Chapter 1657: 1657: The Purpose of the Phoenix

Chapter 1657: Chapter 1657: The Purpose of the Phoenix

Luo Ziling really wanted to pull Fenghuang into the room and fiercely interrogate her about what she meant by doing this.

But after looking at the puzzled faces of Ouyang Feifei and Wang Qing, he ultimately abandoned the idea.

To his surprise, Fenghuang asked him to enter the room to talk privately.

“You all chat, we’ll go downstairs for breakfast first,” Ouyang Feifei sensibly motioned for Wang Qing to follow her.

Fenghuang didn’t say anything, and only after watching Ouyang Feifei and Wang Qing leave did she sit down on the sofa.

Fenghuang had met Ouyang Feifei several times before, but they weren’t close.

Fenghuang was even colder than Ouyang Feifei, devoid of personal feelings. Plus, due to Lin Lan, she had a prejudice against Ouyang Feifei.

Ouyang Feifei also didn’t like Fenghuang, who was colder than her, very pretty, and held an astonishing amount of power.

Their interactions were purely cooperative, with no personal feelings involved, and their personal relationship couldn’t be said to be good.

Today, Fenghuang came without greeting Ouyang Feifei, barely even looking at her.

Ouyang Feifei didn’t say much to Fenghuang either, and when Fenghuang showed she didn’t want to talk in front of her, she sensibly left.

“Phoenix Comrade, what’s the matter that made you come looking for me so early?” Luo Ziling said, looking frustrated, “I just got back from running and haven’t showered yet. Why don’t you wait for me to take a quick shower first? It will only take five minutes.”

“I only need five minutes as well,” Fenghuang coldly looked at Luo Ziling, “You’ve gone abroad but remain unchanged, always surrounded by women.”

“Is this what you wanted to talk about?” Luo Ziling was a bit surprised, unable to understand why Fenghuang came just to discuss such trivial matters.

“I just think Lin Lan isn’t worth it.”

Luo Ziling jumped up as if insulted, “What do you mean by not worth it? I’ve saved her life several times, and you still say it isn’t worth it? Humph, I’ve helped you many times, and you still look down on me like this. From now on, don’t expect my help anymore.”

After saying this, Luo Ziling ignored Fenghuang and went into the room to take a shower.

Fenghuang didn’t expect Luo Ziling to turn hostile so quickly. While she was still processing everything, Luo Ziling had already gone into the room and closed the door.

She wanted to kick the door open, but she held back.

About ten minutes later, Luo Ziling came out of the room, freshly showered and changed.

Seeing Fenghuang still sitting there waiting for him, he found it quite strange.

“Haven’t you said your piece? Why aren’t you leaving?”

Seeing Luo Ziling treating her like this, Fenghuang got angry, coldly staring at him, “I never said that was what I came to tell you. I only felt bad for Lin Lan.”

“Good thing you’re not Lin Lan. Otherwise, you’d want to kill me.”

“Exactly!” Fenghuang straightforwardly acknowledged, “If a man I liked was this unfaithful, I’d rather kill him and have it over with.”

“Then I can only hope you don’t fall for any men, otherwise it would be their tragedy,” seeing Fenghuang getting angrier, Luo Ziling quickly waved his hand, “Don’t talk to me about this, just get to the point. I have to go have breakfast and then visit Ishihara Tarou.”

“Haven’t you ever suspected that the Ishihara family’s treatment of you might have a special motive?” Fenghuang, being a good leader who understands the bigger picture, quickly calmed down and asked Luo Ziling in a calm voice, “Aren’t you afraid they’ll dig a hole for you to jump into?”

“I’ve worried about that, so I haven’t agreed to anything they proposed.” Luo Ziling, sensing he had understood something, curiously asked, “Did you come with me to the Ishihara residence today to investigate this matter?”

“According to what we know, Ishihara Wuji once worked for Japan’s intelligence agency.”

Fenghuang’s words startled Luo Ziling, “Is that really true?”

Fenghuang didn’t answer, just looked at Luo Ziling as if he were an idiot.

After a few seconds of staring at each other, Luo Ziling sat down heavily on the sofa and patted the seat next to him, “Sit down and tell me everything.”

Fenghuang sat on the other side; Luo Ziling had deliberately teased her to sit next to him.

Fenghuang wasn’t fooled and stayed where she was.

“After learning about the Ishihara family’s enthusiasm towards you, we suspected there might be something very complicated behind it,” Fenghuang’s expression softened slightly, “Your mother will arrive in Tokyo at noon today. She wants to personally talk with Ishihara Tarou. I will accompany her to the Ishihara family to have discussions. If they have no special motives, that’s best; if they seek to damage Huaxia’s interests through this cooperation, we won’t allow it.”

“I understand,” Luo Ziling grasped Fenghuang’s intentions, “I’ll fully cooperate with you. By the way, why must you personally step in? Isn’t it giving too much importance to the Ishihara family? Can’t you just send Lin Lan or Shanque with me? They’ve been with me for several days, so it wouldn’t arouse suspicion.”

“They have tasks of their own.” Fenghuang didn’t wish to explain further.

“Alright!” Luo Ziling realized he wouldn’t get more details, so he let it go.

“My role is your mother’s special assistant; I’ve already coordinated this with Wuyue, and she will cooperate. When your mom meets them to talk, I’ll also attend in this capacity. Later, when we go to the Ishihara residence, introduce me in this role.” After a pause, Fenghuang continued, “How you communicate with Ouyang Feifei is your business.”

“Got it,” Luo Ziling nodded, realizing things weren’t that simple. He had initially suspected the Ishihara family’s warmth had ulterior motives, and Fenghuang getting involved reinforced his judgment.

Since someone like Fenghuang was personally stepping in, all he could do was cooperate without question.

Fenghuang was quite satisfied with Luo Ziling’s response and said no more, only informing him that her identity was prepared and handing him a business card.

Luo Ziling took it, noticing lots of words printed in Chinese, English, and Japanese; the Chinese content he understood.

“Assistant to the President’s Office of the Northern Group, Luo Dan.”

“Luo Dan? That’s a nice name,” after flipping the card over several times, Luo Ziling put it in his pocket and chuckled, “Miss Luo Dan, have you had breakfast yet? If not, may I invite you to the downstairs restaurant for a meal?”

Fenghuang nodded and stood up with Luo Ziling.

As they walked out of the room towards the elevator, Luo Ziling asked Fenghuang, “Is Luo Dan your real name?”

Fenghuang didn’t answer Luo Ziling, just casting him a dissatisfied look.

“Don’t want to say, then forget it. From now on, I’ll call you by this name; calling you Fenghuang feels uncomfortable.”

“Suit yourself!” Fenghuang seemed too lazy to argue with Luo Ziling, but reminded him, “You must cooperate perfectly with today’s tasks; absolutely no mistakes.”

Seeing Fenghuang’s serious expression, Luo Ziling felt a stir in his heart.

He wondered if Fenghuang might be planning something, such as planting a listening device in the Ishihara’s home during the meetings about confidential matters?