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Ling Ruonan’s words warmed Luo Ziling’s heart, and he immediately laughed: "Yes, with the presence of mother, I have nothing to worry about."
"Cheeky!" Ling Ruonan glared at Luo Ziling, "What mother, don’t say that randomly, if someone hears..."
"Mom, it’s okay if people hear it, don’t many people call their mothers this way?" Luo Ziling didn’t take it seriously, chuckling, "I believe mother will definitely become like an empress in the future. No, like a queen."
Ling Ruonan glared at Luo Ziling again, and said with exasperation: "Don’t talk nonsense about things in the future now. Who knows what will happen later! Look at us now, life isn’t that easy, there might be more troubles to come."
"Mom, the situation in Yanjing is becoming more complicated, I feel like my task as a vanguard piece is almost complete, is it possible for me to step back for a while?" Luo Ziling still had a playful expression.
Ling Ruonan didn’t understand Luo Ziling’s meaning, looking at him with a face full of confusion.
Luo Ziling quickly explained: "Mom, I want to go out with Yang Qingyin for a walk, she’ll be going abroad with the delegation in a few days, and I also need to go to Europe. I think it might be better if I leave Yanjing for a while."
Ling Ruonan thought for a while, and didn’t oppose: "Alright, then arrange it yourself, but don’t go too far, to a place with convenient transportation so you can come back quickly if anything happens."
"Okay!" Luo Ziling naturally didn’t refuse.
The mother and son didn’t say anything further
When Ling Ruonan went upstairs to take a bath, Lin Lan came in to find Luo Ziling.
Lin Lan told Luo Ziling that she had already formulated her work plan and wanted to ask Luo Ziling to take a look.
Luo Ziling naturally didn’t refuse and readily agreed.
He carefully examined the work plan formulated by Lin Lan.
Lin Lan included quite a few descriptions regarding her and Wu Xiao’s role positioning, later arrangements, key points to notice during regular work, and many other detailed matters.
After reviewing Lin Lan’s work plan, Luo Ziling couldn’t help but praise: "I really didn’t expect you to have such a mind!"
Lin Lan glared at Luo Ziling, replying with irritation: "Do you really think I’m just a simple soldier who can only wield guns and knives?"
"Except for some parts that are big, other parts of you aren’t, how could you be a big-headed soldier?" Luo Ziling looked at Lin Lan with a mischievous expression.
As a result, he received a glare and two pinches from Lin Lan, hurting Luo Ziling to the point where he almost cried out.
However, Lin Lan wasn’t really angry, she was rather happy with Luo Ziling’s recognition of her plan.
She talked again about how to cooperate with Ling Ruonan.
"You’ve got heart!" Listening to Lin Lan’s description, Luo Ziling thought this woman truly does things seriously and responsibly, immediately praising again: "Comrade Lin Lan, you’ve made me see things differently. I believe with your management, everything can be arranged well. In the future, when you work by my side, I won’t have to worry about anything."
Wuyue’s capabilities are outstanding; she is a well-rounded woman.
Lin Lan is not inferior to Wuyue, also being outstanding in all aspects.
Having several such capable women by his side, Luo Ziling felt truly fortunate.
Lin Lan also talked to Luo Ziling about some other matters.
In addition to her job, she also helped Luo Ziling investigate some things.
Her work efficiency is very high, and she always gets results whenever she takes action.
Lin Lan told Luo Ziling that if there is any arrangement next time, she could handle it.
Anyway, after completing the tasks assigned by Ling Ruonan, she still has quite a bit of free time to arrange.
"During this time, there’s nothing special needing doing, you should also rest more, make sure to get along well with my mom, consult her more, she will tell you everything." Luo Ziling touched Lin Lan’s face, laughing: "Also, get along well with Wuyue, you are our two arms, don’t cause disputes!"
Lin Lan glared at Luo Ziling, responding irritably: "I just can’t stand the way she looks when she’s favored by you."
Luo Ziling ignored Lin Lan’s jealousy, patting her shoulder to signal her to rest early.
Lin Lan glared at Luo Ziling again, didn’t say anything more, and left.
Early the next morning, Luo Ziling received a message from Wang Guoguo.
Wang Guoguo told Luo Ziling in the message that she just saw a new personnel appointment and dismissal list, the former Dragon Rise deputy chief of staff, who later served in the headquarters, Wang Xingbing, had been removed from his position.
She specially went to inquire, and was actually informed that this Wang Xingbing made a mistake and was being examined by the military discipline inspection department.
As for the content of the examination, she hadn’t found out.
"I’ll inquire further, I believe you’re interested in these matters." Wang Guoguo added several grinning emojis at the end of her message.
Seeing the message from Wang Guoguo, Luo Ziling felt relieved.
The task entrusted to him by Phoenix was finally completed.
He managed to contact Phoenix, asking her to come out and meet him.
Luo Ziling contacted her for the first time and wanted to meet; Phoenix knew it was an important matter, so she didn’t refuse.
At noon, the two met in a private room in a teahouse.
Phoenix wore casual clothes, her face covered with a hat and glasses.
With this disguise, even if someone got close, they might not be able to recognize her—unless they took off the hat and glasses.
Upon hearing Luo Ziling saying that Wang Xingbing had been dismissed and examined, Phoenix was slightly surprised.
Luo Ziling’s ability to handle matters was really quite impressive, very efficient.
But she didn’t make any special remarks, only mildly expressing that she knew.
"Aren’t you going to thank me?" Luo Ziling felt a bit dissatisfied, "I helped you accomplish a big task, not even a word of thanks!"
"Does it matter?" Phoenix glared at Luo Ziling, "Thanks in words, is it useful?"
"Then I’ll wait for your practical actions as gratitude!" Luo Ziling didn’t mind.
"Early next year, Mountain Eagle and Falcon might retire." Phoenix didn’t pay attention to Luo Ziling’s attitude, speaking of her own accord: "If you’re interested in recruiting them, contact them sooner."
"Why are they retiring?" Luo Ziling was a bit surprised.
These two are also veterans of Dragon Rise, very experienced, and quite capable.
"They’re not young anymore, plus they’ve been injured many times, without the opportunity to transition into administrative roles, applying for retirement is also a normal thing." Phoenix looked at Luo Ziling seriously, "But the ranks of Mountain Eagle and Falcon are not low, if arranged by the Retired Military Personnel Affairs Department, they can also get a pretty good job."
"Then I’ll go win them over, the treatment I can offer is definitely better than anywhere else." Luo Ziling laughed, "They’ve fought for the country for many years, I want them to continue maintaining their military nature, and if necessary, continue to fight for the country!"
Phoenix didn’t express anything, instead switching topics again: "Maybe, one day I’ll also apply for retirement."
"Why?" Luo Ziling looked very surprised.