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"Zhou Rongsheng personally came to talk to me," Phoenix calmly told Luo Ziling, "He means that if your father leaves Dragon Rise, I am the most likely candidate to take over the leadership. He hopes I work hard and don’t let the organization and people’s expectations down."
"Zhou Rongsheng?" Upon hearing the name, Luo Ziling frowned slightly.
Phoenix feared Luo Ziling might not know who Zhou Rongsheng was, so she quickly explained, "He is also a big boss in the military, ranking just below Zhao Guosheng and Yang Pingsheng."
Luo Ziling, of course, knew who Zhou Rongsheng was. Wang Guoguo had provided him with very detailed information, which included details about all the dignitaries in the compound, varying only in the depth of detail.
He not only knew who Zhou Rongsheng was, but also that he was someone Chen Ruchang had single-handedly promoted, serving as a spokesperson for the Chen Family.
Seeing Luo Ziling look at her with a bit of surprise, Phoenix thought that Luo Ziling might not have understood the situation and added, "Zhou Rongsheng is a close confidant of Chen Ruchang."
Luo Ziling nodded and softly said, "I know. I have most of the information on those people. Yang Pingsheng is a confidant of Lin Zeping, Zhou Rongsheng is someone the Chen Family promoted—I’m aware of these circumstances."
Phoenix looked at Luo Ziling with some surprise. "Did Wang Guoguo tell you this?"
"You’re quite concerned about these things!" Luo Ziling looked at Phoenix with amusement. "I thought you wouldn’t care about these matters."
Phoenix rolled her eyes at Luo Ziling, scolding him, "No wonder so many people dislike you."
Luo Ziling didn’t mind Phoenix’s irritation and chuckled, "Tell me about the details of your meeting."
"The details don’t have much significance," Phoenix shook her head, "I think you just need to figure out two things: what Zhou Rongsheng’s intentions are, whether he plans to continue as a spokesperson for the Chen Family or switch to a new patron."
"Isn’t that a bit harsh?" Luo Ziling was caught between tears and laughter, "What patron? For people like them, they can actually survive without relying on others. Where’s the patron in that? Even so, as long as they remain neutral and don’t offend anyone, producing results ensures they won’t be quickly ousted. Saying they’re shopping for patrons sounds a bit harsh."
"As long as you understand the implication." Phoenix was indifferent, "I can’t dig into these matters. You have to find a way. If Zhou Rongsheng wants to break away from the Chen Family, you could use that. If he continues to serve the Chen Family, and everything he does is for them, you also need a strategy."
"I understand your point." Luo Ziling nodded, "Thank you for the reminder, I’ll keep it in mind."
After a pause, Luo Ziling asked, "How did you answer him?"
"I’ll comply with the organization’s arrangements." Phoenix said this and sat down on the bed.
The place where she met with Luo Ziling was chosen by Phoenix—a one-bedroom luxurious apartment in a high-end residential building, unsure if it was rented or borrowed temporarily.
Phoenix wanted Luo Ziling to treat her today, so she found a relatively secluded place.
No longer needing to bait anyone, and fearing unnecessary trouble at a hotel, she chose this location.
Lin Lan accompanied Luo Ziling, but after bringing him to meet Phoenix, she went downstairs to keep watch.
Lin Lan felt awkward to be caught between Luo Ziling and Phoenix.
When Luo Ziling treated Phoenix, as a woman seeing another woman expose her body in front of another man, she would definitely feel embarrassed.
There were only Luo Ziling and Phoenix in the room, so Luo Ziling had no reservations.
Seeing Phoenix speak before sitting directly down, Luo Ziling was unceremonious and plopped down beside her, pressing against Phoenix’s body.
"You’re speaking so high and mighty, very principled!" Luo Ziling chuckled, "I suddenly feel like you’re becoming more outstanding, your nature is slowly changing, becoming smooth and sophisticated. If this keeps up, you could become a higher-ranking leader."
Phoenix glanced at Luo Ziling with some disgust but did not move away; she allowed Luo Ziling to stay close.
"I’m worried Dragon Rise’s position might lower because of this. When your dad was the chief officer of Dragon Rise, he was already a colonel. When Chief Li Haiyang left, he was a major general. I just got promoted to colonel not long ago." Phoenix expressed her concerns.
Luo Ziling wasn’t bothered by this, "That’s nothing, maybe by the time you reach that position, you’ll have four stars on your shoulders."
Phoenix shook her head and reminded Luo Ziling again, "Those two points I mentioned earlier, you need to figure them out, to avoid trouble."
"Alright!" Luo Ziling nodded and then asked Phoenix, "Is there anything else you want to say? If not, I’ll start your treatment."
"Lin Lan is already working by your side, and her arrangements are satisfactory. Wu Xiao’s resignation application has been approved, and she’ll come over in a few days. I hope you arrange a suitable position for her."
"That’s no problem. I definitely won’t shortchange her. I know her abilities, and I even like her personality."
Upon hearing this, Phoenix immediately frowned, "Don’t get any ideas about her. She’s very innocent, and if you seduce her, she won’t resist your charm."
"Rest assured, I won’t seduce her. I haven’t even tried to tempt someone as attractive and well-shaped as you, let alone someone less outstanding like Comrade Shanque."
"Also, be wary of the Chen Family. If they feel a great pressure, they might take desperate actions, risking both sides to suffer."
This reminder from Phoenix made Luo Ziling instantly alert: "Did you discover something?"
"That you don’t need to ask." Phoenix was reluctant to say more, "Help me with the treatment."
"Alright!" Luo Ziling agreed, but unfazed, asked again: "Did you gather a lot of information?"
"I will tell you some things related to you." Phoenix said as she stood up and walked into the bathroom.
Luo Ziling knew that Phoenix was extremely capable and, more skilled at such secret matters than Lin Lan.
She also had many more resources than Lin Lan, and thus could uncover more information.
However, this woman had a terrible temper and would not necessarily share what she knew.
If she didn’t want to say something, she wouldn’t tell you regardless of how much you asked.
Suddenly, Luo Ziling got a ridiculous idea.
If, during her treatment, he took advantage of her inability to resist, what would her reaction be?
Would Phoenix accept this forced situation?
If she did accept, would this make her obedient after they had such a thing happen between them?