Chapter 2268: 2268: Then I'll Use Stronger Medicine

Capítulo 2268: Chapter 2268: Then I’ll Use Stronger Medicine

Seeing the ever-changing expression on Yan Shiliang’s face, Luo Ziling felt as if he had just eaten a piece of iced watermelon on a hot summer day, utterly refreshed. But he didn’t plan to let Yan Shiliang off. Since the other party had willingly come to be teased, he certainly wouldn’t let this opportunity slip by.

“Minister Yan, actually, I know that many people are dissatisfied with my grandfather, but you don’t dare to lose your temper at him, so you take it out on small figures like me and my father. However, what you don’t know is that small figures have their own dignity,” Luo Ziling said, full of righteous indignation. “You want to cooperate with me? Of course, I welcome that with open arms. If the medicine I develop can help many soldiers recover from their illnesses, prevent disabilities, or even save their lives, I would feel a strong sense of accomplishment. But I hope you don’t mix any schemes in there, otherwise, we would be really unhappy.”

Yan Shiliang couldn’t take Luo Ziling’s babbling any longer and found it bizarre that such an energetic young man could be so verbose.

“Fair-skinned with a temperament like a woman, this babbling is just too much!”

As if knowing Yan Shiliang’s dissatisfaction, Luo Ziling suddenly shifted his tone and questioned Yan Shiliang: “I want to ask you something, Minister Yan, please don’t deceive me. Who is trying to harm my father and me this time? I think it’s definitely not you, so I hope you can tell me.”

Yan Shiliang, who was holding a teacup and drinking tea, nearly choked on Luo Ziling’s words.

He coughed forcefully a couple of times, then, after wiping the tea he coughed up with a tissue, he said solemnly: “Mr. Luo, I really don’t know about these things. I don’t know who wants to harm your father, nor who wants to harm you. I came to you just to discuss pharmaceutical cooperation. As for anything else, I truly don’t know and cannot tell you the truth. I hope you understand the plight of someone who’s just a runner!”

Yan Shiliang couldn’t stay any longer. He was reluctant to say any more to this “scoundrel” Luo Ziling.

Punk, do you not know to respect the elderly and love the young? Don’t you know that some things should not be said outright?

“Then let’s try to understand each other!” Luo Ziling laughed, stood up from his seat, and said: “Why don’t you, General Yan, help first to clarify the matters concerning my father, and then we can talk about cooperation. What do you think? Without an official clarification, I really dare not cooperate with you, for fear of getting myself into trouble!”

Yan Shiliang regretted not bringing a gun again.

If he had brought one, he might very well have pulled it out and pulled the trigger on Luo Ziling, even emptying all the bullets from the chamber.

“Such bullying, it’s too much!” Yan Shiliang’s anger was bubbling up inside, and he didn’t know how to vent it.

All these years, he had never been bullied so badly.

He couldn’t swallow this humiliation, so thoughts of revenge immediately formed.

However, he also knew he was just a pawn in the hands of higher-ups today, capable of moving within a very limited scope without any independent thinking—if he had known this, he wouldn’t have come out to meet Luo Ziling today. He should have checked the calendar before going out!

“Let’s find another opportunity to talk!” Yan Shiliang had no choice but to stand up, but he refused Luo Ziling’s request: “As for your father’s matters, I can’t get involved, at most, make some suggestions. Dragon Rise is a special unit directly under the military, and their supply lines and personnel arrangements are directly appointed by the military top brass. We just handle logistics and can’t influence their decisions or the outcomes.”

“I see!” Luo Ziling looked regretful. “Then it seems we might not have a chance to cooperate. But still, thank you, Minister Yan, for taking the time out of your busy schedule to listen to me complain. If there’s a chance next time, we can chat again. If I still have complaints next time, I hope Minister Yan can understand, after all, anyone encountering such things would feel stifled!”

“Then I’ll be leaving; we’ll get in touch next time!” Yan Shiliang didn’t want to stay in Luo Ziling’s presence a second longer. After shaking hands with Luo Ziling, he promptly headed for the door of the reception room.

Had he known Luo Ziling would reject discussing cooperation today, he wouldn’t have come back just now.

But after stepping outside the reception room, he suddenly realized something was wrong.

The demand from the person who had contacted him earlier was to finalize the cooperation agreement.

The medicines developed by Luo Ziling were remarkably effective, capable of saving many lives.

Plus, they were not expensive.

If he left like this, he wouldn’t be able to complete the task assigned by his superiors.

He wouldn’t be able to face his superiors, nor Wang Zhengqiang.

Because Wang Zhengqiang was personally invested in this matter, too.

“This bastard, can he really ignore the arrangements of these people?” As Yan Shiliang slowed his steps, he suddenly realized.

He hesitated for a moment, ultimately deciding not to turn back but rather to sit in a car parked nearby.

After getting in the car, he did not instruct the driver to drive off but instead sat there, rubbing his forehead and contemplating.

Getting so flustered at the hands of a young man, Yan Shiliang felt he was really going downhill.

He was utterly ashamed!

Finally, he borrowed a phone from the secretary and dialed a number back.

“Chief, the kid named Luo today refused to talk about cooperation with us. He insists we clear up the matter regarding Luo Xusheng before he’s willing to discuss cooperation.”

After reporting the situation truthfully, Yan Shiliang didn’t say anything else and waited silently for the reaction from the other end.

The person on the other end was silent for a moment, then spoke in a deep voice: “Ling Mingrui’s grandson is really that bold and individualistic?”

“Chief, today he’s driven me up the wall. He didn’t give any face to our military at all.”

“He just didn’t give you face!” The person on the other end unceremoniously exposed Yan Shiliang’s attempt at stirring things up.

Yan Shiliang felt once more utterly ashamed—it seemed that his old superior was quite unhappy with his performance today.

He had to ask again: “Chief, what should I do then?”

“Just come back for now. Since he wasn’t welcoming today and gave you trouble, going back would just cause you more annoyance!” The person on the other end spoke unhurriedly: “Actually, it’s not surprising; he even dares to confront people with higher positions than mine, let alone you. Haha, don’t worry, someone will handle him in due course. As for what comes next, just stay out of it.”

“Yes, Chief!” Yan Shiliang breathed a sigh of relief.

After putting the red telephone back on the desk, the elder who just spoke with Yan Shiliang leaned back in his chair and chuckled.

“Looks like the young guy is quite sharp,” he muttered to himself. “Knowing how to leverage any individual. Old Mr. Ling can’t handle him? There’s a reason for that. Since he’s so cocky, I’ll just stir things up more, see how everyone performs!”

After muttering to himself these few sentences, the elderly man, with three shiny gold stars on his shoulder, picked up the phone and, after dialing a few numbers, instructed the person on the other end: “Order the disciplinary department to expedite the investigation into misconduct within Dragon Rise and have Li Haiyang and Luo Xusheng cooperate with the inquiry.”

“Yes, Chief!”