Chapter 1574: 1574: Lost Composure

Chapter 1574: Chapter 1574: Lost Composure

Luo Ziling looked directly into Phoenix’s eyes without backing down. When he saw the cold indifference in her gaze and her unwillingness to relent, he shifted his focus, looking her over thoroughly.

“I wouldn’t have guessed, with clothes on you look so plain, but you’ve got quite a figure.”

Phoenix couldn’t believe Luo Ziling would suddenly tease her. She was instantly furious and kicked at Luo Ziling.

Luo Ziling didn’t dodge but instead took advantage of Phoenix’s hesitation and grabbed hold of her leg. “No fighting in my room; you can’t afford to replace anything you break. Also, I don’t want to alarm my mom. She’s been tense enough today.”

It wasn’t easy for Luo Ziling to restrain Phoenix just like that. The kick she’d just thrown didn’t use all her strength, and the speed wasn’t that fast either.

What she didn’t expect was that Luo Ziling would actually hold her leg, with his hand close to the base of her thigh.

She realized that a few of her body’s acupoints were being restricted, as she felt much of her strength leaving her leg.

“If you don’t let go of me right now, you’re doomed.”

“It’s not like carrying your stinky foot is anything special,” Luo Ziling let go of Phoenix’s long leg, then sat on his bed and patted the space beside him. “Sit next to me, or on the sofa? Also, what would you like to drink, coffee or tea?”

“None,” Phoenix replied coldly before sitting next to Luo Ziling. “Has Lin Lan really not been involved in this matter?”

“No!” Luo Ziling still shook his head.

“Then why did she leave the base in the past two days?”

“How should I know?” Luo Ziling rolled his eyes, “She’s not my wife, I never keep track of her whereabouts. I haven’t seen her for days, haven’t been in contact.”

Phoenix seriously studied Luo Ziling’s face, and after confirming he wasn’t lying, her expression softened.

“Alright, I won’t question it further,” Phoenix smiled faintly, “I couldn’t believe she’d openly violate protocol because of you.”

“What do you mean?” Luo Ziling was puzzled again.

“She left the base without requesting leave, and we have no idea where she went. In such a situation, we wouldn’t allow it to happen.” Phoenix lowered her voice, “If you meet her, tell her to return to the team quickly, she doesn’t need to do anything more. Plus, someone might suspect her since she’s closely connected to you, so she needs to be very cautious.”

“No one came to investigate me, the police didn’t contact me either.”

“It only means your plan was well-executed without any flaws, but you and your mother are still key suspects in this incident.” Saying this, she stood up, faced Luo Ziling, and solemnly warned, “Beware of their retaliation, and their lethal moves.”

“What lethal moves?”

“Once they have key evidence, they’ll take you away directly, to a place where no one knows, to disappear forever.”

The chill in Phoenix’s tone and the unspeakable terror in her eyes made Luo Ziling shudder internally.

“Both the Chen Family and the Yang Family control secret powers,” Phoenix reminded again.

“Alright, thanks for the guidance, beautiful lady,” Luo Ziling mimicked ancient gestures, clasping hands towards Phoenix, then patted his bed again, “Alright, lie down, while it’s still calm, let me treat you once.”

“No,” Phoenix prepared to leave, “It’s not convenient today, and I can’t stay here long. I’m leaving.”

“In the next few days I won’t have time to help with your treatment, better do it now. I forgot to tell you, one treatment session’s effects last only up to three days. If you don’t continue the treatment within three days, the previous treatment is basically wasted.” While saying this, Luo Ziling looked at Phoenix with a half-smile.

Phoenix hesitated for a moment but eventually didn’t refuse: “Fine, make it quick.”

Saying that, she proactively lay down on Luo Ziling’s bed, without undressing.

Luo Ziling performed a simplified acupuncture treatment at lightning speed, then massaged her once.

Half an hour later, Phoenix left.

After Phoenix left, Wuyue came into Luo Ziling’s room again.

“Young Master, there’s new information. It says Chen Jiahu is already under criminal detention, meaning his charges are basically confirmed. Several important subordinates of Yang Yunzhong have also been detained, similar to Chen Jiahu’s situation. The police and the national security people haven’t come to us.” Wuyue softly reported the situation.

“That’s good,” Luo Ziling breathed a sigh of relief, “Looks like the combination of the two of us is really something.”

Feeling proud for a moment, he then asked Wuyue, “What about Lin Lan? Do you know where she is?”

Wuyue hesitated for a while but eventually nodded, “Yes, she was involved in the operation.”

“What?”

“She insisted on participating in the action.” Wuyue initially didn’t want to tell Luo Ziling this, because Lin Lan requested repeatedly not to.

“Forget it,” Luo Ziling felt a bit defeated, “Make her come back immediately, even her squad leader came to see me.”

“Understood,” Wuyue didn’t ask further and left immediately.

At ten in the evening, Ling Ruonan came to Luo Ziling’s room.

“It seems your planning wasn’t too bad, at least so far, no surprises,” Ling Ruonan said softly, “But just because today was calm, doesn’t mean tomorrow will be too. So, it’s still essential to prepare for the worst.”

“Mom, what is the worst plan?”

“Escape!”

“No,” Luo Ziling directly refused, “Even if the police regard us as suspects, or the Chen and Yang families target us as main suspects, as long as we don’t reveal ourselves, nothing will happen. Their planned actions are far less sophisticated than ours. Although their plot was exposed, they haven’t faced any consequences. Why should we panic?”

“Aren’t they the ones who failed?”

“It’s the same thing.” Luo Ziling said, looking at Ling Ruonan seriously, “Mom, you shouldn’t be like this, panic like this. Is it because you weren’t involved in this matter and are unaware of the details, that you are so scared?”

Ling Ruonan was silent. Luo Ziling hit the nail on the head with her concerns.

Luo Ziling sighed, “Mom, you’re too self-confident. You need to trust that your son and your close assistant are also very capable. Our people are excellent, much more formidable than theirs, so don’t worry about anything.”

Ling Ruonan also studied Luo Ziling seriously for a few moments and finally nodded lightly, “Alright, I won’t worry anymore. By the way, did Dragon Rise’s people just come by?”

“Phoenix came looking for Lin Lan,” Luo Ziling didn’t deny it, “Lin Lan may want to help us, so she asked not to involve Dragon Rise.”

“Did she leave?”

“She left!”

“Alright, sleep early then, tomorrow morning we’ll go to the Ling Family Old Mansion together to visit Great Grandfather.”

“Okay!”