Zhen quickly helped Luo Ziling unravel this mystery.
Zhen continued, "The events that followed were more complicated than I thought. This matter has even alarmed Boss Wu. I heard that this incident made the whole system incredibly passive, and Boss Wu’s face has been ashen for days. The system was shaken by this, and the higher-ups have begun investigation, looking for the leak."
Upon hearing Zhen speak this way, Luo Ziling felt stirred and somewhat understood what was going on.
However, he still dared not be certain.
"I was one of the planners behind that incident. The higher-ups are already investigating why such an event was planned," Zhen revealed with a bit of a bitter smile, "Today’s main purpose of finding Mr. Luo is to seek protection. Although I haven’t been implicated yet, I’m afraid one day it will catch up to me, and then I’ll be in trouble."
Luo Ziling smiled wryly; indeed, it was almost as he had guessed.
Yet, he didn’t immediately express his opinion, but rather curiously asked Zhen, "Sister Zhen, could you detail the specific situation for me? I hope to understand the details first, analyze these matters with you, and then give you some advice. Rest assured, since you have helped us, we will surely repay you and won’t leave you unattended!"
Such a statement from Luo Ziling allowed Zhen to breathe a sigh of relief.
Without much hesitation, she disclosed many things Luo Ziling wanted to know.
After hearing what Zhen had to say, Luo Ziling finally understood that investigating him and Ling Ruonan was indeed personally orchestrated by Wu Dongfang.
There are not many people who knew about this, only a select few.
From this point, Luo Ziling analyzed that Zhen is someone of considerable position, likely considered a confidant by Wu Dongfang.
However, when Zhen narrated, he didn’t think carefully about these things.
They were not only investigating Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan but also probing into some people from the Ouyang Family and the Ling Family.
The situation of Ling Zhengping, Ling Zhenghui, and even matters concerning Ling Mingrui were under secret investigation.
It’s just that Zhen is not clear about the investigation concerning Ling Mingrui, merely having a vague notion of its existence.
In terms of investigating the Ouyang Family, she was a participant and knew quite a bit.
The Ouyang Family, with significant influence in the commercial field, surely employs some unseemly methods during business collaborations and negotiations.
Although Ouyang Feifei is quite cautious, inevitably, some leverage falls into others’ hands.
Zhen informed Luo Ziling that they have gathered quite a lot of blackmail material related to the Ouyang Family and individuals like Ling Zhengping and Ling Zhenghui from the Ling Family.
There is very little blackmail material related to Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan. Whether this is because there is indeed very little or because Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan have been extremely discreet, is uncertain. Since Zhen participated in this particular plan, she knew fairly more.
However, after discussing these things, Zhen pointed out to Luo Ziling that she believed the main target of this plan was not specifically Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan, but rather the entire Ling Family. If the Ling Family falls, the Luo Family will naturally cease to exist—this is quite evident.
Zhen’s words were indeed rather shocking to Luo Ziling; he hadn’t anticipated things would be more complicated than he thought.
Wu Dongfang had truly exhibited audacity, daring to investigate Ling Mingrui and the entire Ling Family.
Luo Ziling couldn’t imagine how furious Ling Jinhua and Ling Mingrui would be upon learning this.
Indeed, it was difficult for him to comprehend Wu Dongfang possessing such fortitude.
He believed that, while undertaking these tasks, Wu Dongfang must have already devised an escape route.
He probably anticipated the consequences if discovered by the Ling Family.
Luo Ziling did not dwell deeply nor interject further questions to Zhen; he simply listened quietly.
Then Zhen shared another detail with Luo Ziling, revealing that for a period, Wu Dongfang frequently interacted with Chen Ruchang.
"About five months ago, they met several times. A few times, I accompanied them, but I wasn’t clear on what they specifically discussed."
Upon hearing this, Luo Ziling couldn’t resist interjecting, "Was Wu Dongfang having frequent contact with Fang Xiang?"
"He probably was, but conducted it very discreetly, generally unnoticed by others."
Luo Ziling nodded slightly and asked no more.
After nearly forty minutes of Zhen’s exposition, Luo Ziling roughly understood the situation.
Wu Dongfang might have been liaising with other families or individuals, or perhaps those families or individuals tempted Wu Dongfang to aid them. Their aim was to bring down the Ling Family and carve up the benefits originally belonging to the Ling Family.
Investigating Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan was merely a part of the action, but certainly an important part.
Ultimately, a problem arose during the investigation of Luo Ziling, forcing an abrupt halt to the action.
Many of those involved in the plan were swiftly disbanded, with some even hurriedly sent abroad.
Despite Wuyue and Wang Zhenjun investigating these matters, they were unable to gain control. Luo Ziling couldn’t help but lament.
Clearly, developing some insiders under Wu Dongfang is an urgent affair; otherwise, there indeed will be significant trouble.
After listening to Zhen, Luo Ziling approximately understood that the Chen Family and Fang Family were involved in this event, with Wu Dongfang maneuvering deftly, striving for more personal gain amidst cooperation with the Fang and Chen Families.
"To think, things are vastly more complicated than we imagined. Fortunately, Sister Zhen gave us a warning; otherwise, we’d have been blissfully unaware of being manipulated," Luo Ziling reflected and then asked Zhen, "Sister Zhen, has this matter spread within your system?"
"Definitely not!" Zhen shook her head, "Very few people know about this. Even some participants in the action are unclear on the details. They are merely executors or operatives, akin to employees working a regular job."
"That’s good!" Luo Ziling nodded, "The fact that you’re investigating internally indicates Wu Dongfang is already furious. Knowing someone has leaked information externally, he wants to clear out the people quickly. Based on your described situation analysis, no one is suspected in your circle. Here’s the plan: I’ll devise a strategy to attract the investigators’ attention away from you, preventing them from targeting you."
Zhen hesitated slightly, unsure of what to say.
She knew Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan had considerable skills, and quite a few capable retired special forces operatives among their team.
However, she remained skeptical whether they could influence the internal affairs of her system.
"Please believe in me, Sister Zhen, I certainly won’t let you be implicated; I’ll eliminate all suspicion surrounding you. In the next two days, you’ll feel reassured about this."
"Alright, I believe in Mr. Luo!"