"He was assassinated at his residence last night, leaving nothing but the body."
"Didn’t your governnt promise to give him protection? Why was the secret leaked?"
"I’m not sure. Since taking over, I’ve always arranged Lin Guodong in a safe place, not only changing his na and identity but also including him in the witness protection plan. However, from the current situation, we still underestimated the power of the Ling Family. Not only did they find Lin Guodong’s whereabouts, but they also killed him in front of more than a dozen security personnel."
"The Ling Family might be retaliating against the traitor," Ling Chen said solemnly.
"That’s right, I think so too. Ling Chen, the Ling Family might have big plans. If you have any intelligence on this, rember to inform ."
"Intelligence exchange is possible, but you have to tell what actions you’re planning to take."
Mr. Zhang replied, "We haven’t decided yet. I’ve already convened an ergency eting, and we’ll co up with a counterasure."
"Alright, let’s leave it at that for now."
After hanging up, Ling Chen let out a quiet sigh. When he decided to hand Lin Guodong over to Mr. Zhang, he had hoped for Lin Guodong to enjoy his twilight years peacefully. Yet, he underestimated the ruthlessness of the Ling Family. They showed no rcy to traitors.
Two hours later, Ling Chen received another phone call from Mr. Zhang.
"Mr. Ling, we just finished the eting."
"Really? What strategy have you co up with?"
"I hope you can help us once. I have ordered Colonel Pang, the leader of Lonely Wolf, to lead the team to the south, preparing to sweep away the Ling Family’s forces. However, you are most familiar with the Ling Family’s power. To prevent accidents, I want you to join the team. You are acquainted with the mbers of Lonely Wolf, and I believe you will enjoy working together."
Hearing Mr. Zhang’s words, Ling Chen was sowhat surprised. The governnt’s strategy had always been to maintain a passive stance, investigating secretly and avoiding direct confrontation with the Ling Family. But now, they had changed the plan, surprisingly initiating an attack.
"Mr. Zhang, why are you suddenly adopting an offensive stance?"
"From the current situation, it is the only effective solution. Moreover, the Ling Family nocturnal assassination of Lin Guodong shows complete disregard for the governnt, and the higher-ups are extrely angry about it. The Ling Family has crossed our bottom line. Therefore, we decided to uproot Ling Chen’s forces once and for all, preventing them from committing further atrocities. Mr. Ling, I know your capabilities very well, and I hope you can assist us. Once the mission is complete, I will represent the governnt to award you."
"Forget about the award; the grudge with the Ling Family runs deep. Even if you didn’t ask, I’d still find them. Okay, I will collaborate with Lonely Wolf and try to help you solve this issue."
"Thank you!"
After hanging up the phone, Ling Chen imdiately dialed Tang Yuan’s number. As Mr. Zhang had said, Lonely Wolf had already received orders and was preparing to depart. Knowing Ling Chen would accompany, Tang Yuan seed exceptionally excited.
"Haha! It’s been a long ti since the two brothers fought side by side. So co over quickly, we’ll et at the airport."
Having agreed on the eting location with Tang Yuan, Ling Chen checked the ti; it was nine in the morning, still early. After booking a ticket, Ling Chen briefed Yang Qingling and called Hu Fei. After handling the matters in East Sea City, Ling Chen drove alone to the airport.
After an hour and a half of flying, the plane finally landed at Xiangnan City Airport.
Xiangnan City is a southern city in Huaxia, a provincial capital, where the Ling Family’s foundation is rooted.
Though commonly referred to as the southern Ling Family, it was Ling Chen’s first ti in Xiangnan City. Compared to coastal cities, southern cities are hotter, with ground temperatures reaching up to thirty-five degrees. Exiting the airport passage, Ling Chen saw several Land Rover off-road vehicles parked on the roadside.
Glimpsing at the license plates, Ling Chen imdiately walked over and sat directly in the front passenger seat of the middle Land Rover.
As soon as he got into the car, Tang Yuan’s cheerful laughter ca, "San Lang, long ti no see."
Ling Chen looked back with a smile and greeted everyone in the car. Besides Tang Yuan, Pang Jiulin and Han Bing were also in this vehicle. They were all very familiar with each other, so Ling Chen didn’t stand on ceremony and asked, "Instructor Pang, have you planned it out?"
Pang Jiulin said, "Not yet, we’ll first go to the safehouse where the intelligence we need is. After reviewing the intelligence, we’ll decide on an attack plan."
Before long, the three Land Rover off-road vehicles arrived at the safe house in Xiangnan City. The safe house was located in a residential building, with a large room area where more than a dozen people in the living room didn’t feel crowded. However, what surprised Ling Chen was encountering soone who ca to greet them when he arrived at the safe house.
The person was none other than Ren Qing, who had previously caused trouble for him in East Sea City.
Ling Chen distinctly rembered Mr. Zhang had sent soone to take Ren Qing away at that ti. Based on her actions, she should have been dismissed, but Mr. Zhang kept her on. Apparently, Mr. Zhang did appreciate Ren Qing’s talent. Though Ren Qing was skilled, her character and personality were less than comndable.
Seeing Ling Chen arrive, Ren Qing seed already aware, showing no signs of surprise, nor anger or resentnt; it was calm, almost as if she didn’t recognize Ling Chen.
Sitting in the spacious and bright living room, taking advantage of Ren Qing going to fetch docunts, Ling Chen discreetly inquired with Tang Yuan. Then he learned that Ren Qing was the responsible person for this safe house, recently transferred here.
Back then, Ren Qing was mainly responsible for behind-the-scenes intelligence work, considered a person with status and position, overseeing a large team. Now, turned into the head of a safehouse, it was clear that the incident in East Sea City greatly impacted her future. Although Mr. Zhang hadn’t directly dismissed Ren Qing, such an arrangent was undoubtedly a more painful punishnt for her.
Possessing skills and capabilities but unable to gain recognition and promotion, presumably, Ren Qing’s days were not pleasant.
Ling Chen was not a petty person. After all, the conflict with Ren Qing was resolved. As long as Ren Qing didn’t trouble him again, he wouldn’t go out of his way to target her.
Before long, Ren Qing returned with a thick docunt folder.
"Colonel Pang, this is the intelligence material Mr. Zhang asked to deliver. We’ve been observing the Ling Family secretly; all their actions are under surveillance," Ren Qing reported earnestly.
Pang Jiulin took out the docunts, handing them out to everyone, checking the intelligence while asking Ren Qing about the Ling Family’s situation.
The Ling Family is undoubtedly a formidable opponent; Pang Jiulin couldn’t afford to be careless. As the current leader of Lonely Wolf, he must be responsible for his team mbers.
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