When Lin Lan returned, Fenghuang had gone to the bathroom to take a shower.
It was Luo Ziling who asked her to take a shower.
Luo Ziling told Fenghuang that he didn't like the smell of sweat on women.
These words naturally irritated Fenghuang, but she obediently went to shower anyway.
"You should treat Fenghuang first. She's been working very hard lately and doesn't look too well," Lin Lan whispered to Luo Ziling after setting down the fruits and snacks she bought. "We've arranged several missions for the summer holiday, and in a few months, we have to go to Europe again."
When "going to Europe" was mentioned, Lin Lan couldn't help but remind Luo Ziling, "You promised to come with us to Europe!"
"I actually forgot about it!" Luo Ziling patted his own head, "There have been too many things recently, and I've been a bit overwhelmed. By the way, have you set the departure date for Europe?"
"Even if we've set it, we can't tell others," Lin Lan gently shook her head, "I guess some people have already headed out, and the exact time for actions will be determined there. We'll only be able to notify you at the last minute. You should make early arrangements, and we'll have things handled for you over there."
"Alright then," Luo Ziling replied sullenly, "It's not like I have any other choice."
Lin Lan quietly watched Luo Ziling, then gently said, "We need you!"
"Alright, I'll go with you guys," Luo Ziling agreed without hesitation after nodding lightly, "You often go out for missions, and I don't get the chance to protect you. This time, consider it as me protecting you!"
Lin Lan smiled, "Alright, I will accept your protection."
As they spoke, Fenghuang finished her shower and came out.
She didn't put on her own clothes but changed into a hotel bathrobe instead.
After coming out, she lay down on the bed and signaled Luo Ziling to start her treatment.
"Anything else to tell me?" Luo Ziling asked Fenghuang while preparing the treatment tools, "Once the treatment starts, don't speak."
Fenghuang pointed to Lin Lan, "Lin Lan has nothing on her schedule lately; she'll start her vacation in a couple of days. If needed, you can get her to help with something."
"Alright, then later I'll discuss with her about how we can help each other," Luo Ziling didn't refuse.
Fenghuang mentioning this indicated that Lin Lan was quite free and helping with things wouldn't be troublesome.
"Lately, Dragon Rise has stabilized a lot," Lin Lan started to explain, "After some personnel changes under your dad's command, the new replacements don't dare to do anything and instead cooperate very well. Now, Dragon Rise is pretty much under your dad's control."
"I really should thank all of you for your help," Luo Ziling smiled.
During this time, he hadn't seen Luo Xusheng, and the last time he did, Luo Xusheng didn't mention anything about Dragon Rise.
However, from Luo Xusheng and Lin Lan's actions, Luo Ziling could feel that there wouldn't be any waves from Dragon Rise anymore.
Luo Xusheng's crisis had passed, and Fenghuang's troublesome issues also seemed resolved.
This was certainly a good thing, at least there was no need to worry about Luo Xusheng anymore.
Luo Xusheng could also send some people for Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan to command.
"Happy for you guys!" Luo Ziling smiled at Lin Lan and then started treating Fenghuang.
"I'll go take a shower too!" As Luo Ziling began treating Fenghuang, Lin Lan tactfully retreated and didn't stay nearby.
With another woman exposing her body in front of her and a man also present, Lin Lan felt quite awkward.
Out of sight, out of mind; hence, she decided to hide in the bathroom to shower.
Lin Lan spent half an hour showering, and when she came out, Luo Ziling hadn't finished the treatment yet.
When she came out, Luo Ziling was treating Fenghuang's lower abdomen.
Fenghuang's private parts were covered, with only her flat abdomen exposed.
Luo Ziling, sweating profusely, was performing acupuncture while Fenghuang's face was very flushed.
Seeing Luo Ziling drenched in sweat, Lin Lan, also wrapped in a bathrobe, immediately went to help him wipe off the sweat.
As Lin Lan was helping Luo Ziling wipe his sweat, the doorbell rang.
Then there was a heavy knock on the door, with the knocker identifying themselves as police conducting a routine inspection.
Lin Lan quickly changed into her clothes and grabbed her firearm to open the door.
Once the door was open, several uniformed men waiting outside barged in.
But as they rushed in, ready to cause trouble, they were surprised to find themselves facing the dark barrel of a gun.
The uniformed men were dumbstruck.
Before they could react, Lin Lan handed over her credentials and threatened harshly, "Answer my questions properly, or I'll have you sent to a military court."
After seeing Lin Lan's credentials, the uniformed men broke into a cold sweat.
Lin Lan ordered two auxiliary police officers to leave and had the two men in formal uniform stay.
Inside, Luo Ziling continued treating Fenghuang, unaffected by the sudden situation.
"Why are you checking this room?" Lin Lan pointed her gun at the two officers, coldly asking, "Was there a report?"
Today, Lin Lan had registered the room with her ID; previously, she used different identity information to register.
"Yes, there was indeed a report claiming improper activities were happening here!" The higher-ranking officer whispered hesitantly.
The word "prostitution" was something he still didn't dare to say.
"Give me the reporter's information," Lin Lan demanded.
The officer wiped the sweat from his forehead, whispering, "No information, just a phone number at most."
"Provide me with the caller's phone number, the location where the call was made, and the surveillance footage from that area within half an hour!" Lin Lan's tone was uncompromising.
As she spoke, she kept her gun pointed at the two uniformed men.
Today's events confirmed their suspicions—someone was still targeting the veterans of Dragon Rise, and not standing firm would only invite more trouble.
Though the internal conflict within Dragon Rise had calmed, it was just a superficial calm.
Luo Ziling, of course, wasn't aware of this; he was quite surprised by the police interruption during Fenghuang's treatment but didn't think much of it.
Lin Lan's resolute behavior impressed him greatly, and he faintly sensed something was amiss.
While Lin Lan interrogated the officers, he finished the treatment and prepared to remove the needles.
Hence, he heard all of Lin Lan's words.
After removing the needles, he walked over to Lin Lan, curiously glancing at the two officers, then at Lin Lan and laughed, "Looks like even you guys are being targeted, not much better than me."
"Perhaps all these matters are connected," Fenghuang, rising, came over, crossing her arms and coldly staring at the two uniformed men. "I hope you're not hiding anything. Tell us everything you know, or it won't end well for you!"
Fenghuang's icy words startled the two uniformed men once again.