After chatting for about an hour, Luo Liansheng excused himself by saying he wanted to sleep and went to rest.
Ling Ruonan continued to talk with Luo Ziling about some matters.
Ling Ruonan asked Luo Ziling if there was any action against Ling Zhengping.
Luo Ziling honestly confessed that he had already obtained dirt on the main person responsible for managing Ling Zhengping’s assets through Wang Zhenjun, and was ready to release it. This guy, who had done many shady things for Ling Zhengping, was quite capable.
"If you’re ready to take action, then go ahead and continue," Luo Ziling said, and Ling Ruonan wasn’t surprised. "That person’s ability is indeed good. If he leaves Ling Zhengping, then Ling Zhengping will lose a strong assistant."
Upon hearing Ling Ruonan say this, Luo Ziling was relieved and promptly assured that if this plan was put into action, they would ensure it was meticulously arranged, without any loopholes.
"I completely trust you on this," Ling Ruonan nodded, "They’re quite experienced and capable in doing these things."
"Mom, how are you planning to arrange the group in the future?"
"What do you mean?"
"Lin Lan and Wuyue have similar capabilities, both are retired special forces, and their ages are not far apart. They are both proud and will definitely be competitive," Luo Ziling said, showing a bitter smile. "Between women, competitiveness can be very troublesome. Moreover, Yang Xiaodong and Wang Zhenjun are also proud individuals. Although they are temporarily under Wuyue’s command, they might have opinions in the future."
"Let’s have Lin Lan work by my side for a while and see her performance before deciding!" Ling Ruonan expressed her plan. "Wuyue is very capable, able to handle almost any task. However, no matter how good she is, she can’t handle everything. If Lin Lan performs well, their responsibilities will need to be adjusted. At that time, Lin Lan can be in charge of your tasks, and Wuyue will return to my side."
"In the future, planning and execution of these tasks will be under Yang Xiaodong’s charge. The two women should mainly take care of our immediate needs, acting somewhat like housekeepers. Yang Xiaodong and Wang Zhenjun will still fall under their supervision; I’m confident they can impress Yang Xiaodong and Wang Zhenjun with their abilities. When Wu Xiao, the special forces soldier, arrives, have her collaborate with Lin Lan. With Wu Xiao’s assistance, Lin Lan’s accomplishments will be even more outstanding."
After pausing for a moment, Ling Ruonan continued, "Through observations over this period, I have discovered that it is rather taxing for Wuyue to handle these actions. It’s not that she’s not capable, but these tasks could be entrusted to Yang Xiaodong and Wang Zhenjun. They could do well with this too. It is just that handling these tasks, along with others, would surely exhaust Wuyue. However, our level of trust in Yang Xiaodong and Wang Zhenjun isn’t as high as with her, for after all, Yang Xiaodong and Wang Zhenjun are your father’s people, and they are helping us because of him."
"I will manage them well," Luo Ziling wasn’t too worried about Ling Ruonan’s final point, "Given the current circumstances, they are already under our command."
"There’s still a need for observation!" Ling Ruonan wasn’t as optimistic as Luo Ziling was.
She asked Luo Ziling again if there were any plans against the Chen Family.
Luo Ziling hesitated for a moment, but then revealed the planned scheme against the Chen Family.
When Luo Ziling mentioned his intention to assassinate two of Chen Yijing’s capable subordinates, Ling Ruonan was slightly surprised.
However, after pondering for a while, she ultimately didn’t express much.
She just advised Luo Ziling to be cautious in whatever he did to avoid major trouble.
Luo Ziling naturally agreed.
Luo Ziling then asked Ling Ruonan how to handle Jin Yan and Wu Weihua, Wu Weiguo.
"Jin Yan is a pitiable person," Ling Ruonan sighed, "She’s not essentially bad; although coerced, she hasn’t completely betrayed me. Let her remain below for a while and see her performance. If she adjusts well and performs well, she can continue to stay. As for Wu Weiguo and Wu Weihua, let Ling Zhengping handle them himself. I reckon they won’t meet a good end."
Luo Ziling nodded and didn’t say anything further.
When Luo Ziling finished talking with Ling Ruonan and was preparing to meet Yang Qingyin for supper and to chat, Wuyue came to report.
Wuyue informed Luo Ziling that the intelligence department had briefed them on the follow-up of the two foreigners captured last time.
It was now almost confirmed that those two foreigners were recruited by Japanese intelligence agencies.
"So, Japanese intelligence is also keeping an eye on us?" Luo Ziling seemed a bit surprised, "Are they trying to use us to create bigger incidents?"
"Basically, yes!" Wuyue nodded, "Further investigations will continue. With our intelligence and reconnaissance department’s involvement, Japanese intelligence should restrain themselves."
Luo Ziling asked again, "Then should we not pay attention to this matter?"
Wuyue nodded, "We shouldn’t actively pay attention to this matter. If there are new developments, they’ll inform us."
Luo Ziling then shared some of his recent discussions with Ling Ruonan with Wuyue, particularly emphasizing the few plans they were preparing.
While talking to Wuyue, Luo Ziling received a message from Ouyang Feifei.
"Are you very busy these days?"
"Are you talking about yourself or about me?" Luo Ziling replied as he got into the car.
"I just went for a spin." Ouyang Feifei answered ambiguously.
"Oh, I wondered why I hadn’t heard from you."
"Do you care about me?" Although there were no emoticons in the message, Luo Ziling sensed the deep resentment emanating from Ouyang Feifei’s words.
"I’ve been extremely busy these days. Of course, that’s not an excuse. I knew you went out for a spin and didn’t want to disturb you, so I didn’t ask."
"That’s not an excuse either."
After sending this message, Ouyang Feifei quickly followed with another: "I won’t complain to you anymore. I just want to ask, why have there been so many things happening recently?"
"The tree wants peace, but the wind won’t stop."
"Any trouble?"
"Not for the time being!"
"Are you going to the Northern Group headquarters tomorrow?" Ouyang Feifei asked again.
"If there are no surprises, I should go around noon or the afternoon."
"If you go, I’ll come to see you."
"Do you have something to discuss?"
"Yes!"
"Alright then!" Luo Ziling didn’t refuse.
Just when Luo Ziling thought Ouyang Feifei wouldn’t send another message, she sent another one: "Our Ouyang Family seems to be in some trouble."
"What’s going on?"
"I’ll tell you tomorrow!"
"Alright!"