The investigation into Chen Yining's case is still ongoing.
Personnel involved in the investigation have been drawn from multiple departments, and their identities and positions are kept confidential.
Before the case is publicly tried, no one can inquire about the progress of the case, nor interfere with the review of the case.
Because this case is being coordinated and examined by several top departments, it involves a wide range of people and special personnel.
In such extraordinary times, with so many eyes watching, no one dares to exert influence on this case.
The outcome is clear to everyone; it should be the result of all parties' compromise—so the case can't be resolved quickly.
One particular headache for those investigating the case is the Chen Family's involvement in colluding with foreign spies.
There is no direct evidence of the matter, but the overall situation does not help exonerate the Chen Family from these charges.
This case gives a headache to the personnel involved in the investigation.
Of course, it's not only the investigators who have a headache, but also the implicated Chen Family.
These days, Chen Ruchang's mood has been very poor.
The reason for his poor mood is the recurrence of his illness.
Initially, it was thought that after a period of postoperative treatment, he could go home to recuperate.
Unexpectedly, despite feeling well physically, the doctor informed him that further examination was needed.
The results of the examination shocked everyone, as his condition turned pessimistic.
Chen Ruchang is perceptive; he understands the reasons why doctors don't discharge him, so he asked them not to conceal his condition.
Upon learning there might be metastases inside his body, Chen Ruchang was deeply upset.
He is aware that the appearance of metastasis after surgery, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy indicates something very ominous.
He certainly does not want to die, and he trusts the medical skills of Hospital 401, so he actively cooperates with the treatment.
However, the results of the treatment were not satisfactory.
Several experts privately suggested trying traditional medical methods.
One expert in integrated traditional and western medicine even suggested inviting Luo Ziling or Luo Liansheng to help with the treatment.
Of course, Chen Ruchang couldn't send someone to invite Luo Ziling or Luo Liansheng to help with the treatment.
He didn't believe that Luo Ziling and Luo Liansheng's medical skills were miraculous or far superior to those of their peers.
He felt that the treatment effects achieved by Luo Ziling and Luo Liansheng could equally be achieved by others.
He is open to treatment through traditional medicine but is unwilling to have Luo Ziling and Luo Liansheng come and assist.
He wouldn't lower his dignity, nor does he trust that Luo Ziling and Luo Liansheng would earnestly help with his treatment.
Besides the illness, there are many other matters causing distress to Chen Ruchang.
He is well aware of what lying in a hospital represents.
After several months of being bedridden, not appearing in public, not going out to handle affairs, his authority and influence have drastically declined. His influence and position have declined, indicating the power of the Chen Family is waning.
Moreover, the charges against Chen Yining and the Chen Family are mounting.
Even if factors of certain unspoken rules mitigate the severity, Chen Ruchang understands that the prolonged investigation will uncover more unsavory affairs of the Chen Family, making matters increasingly troublesome.
Therefore, Chen Ruchang does not wish for this situation to drag on; he wants the case to be concluded swiftly.
In discussions with Lin Zeping, Wang Zhengqiang, Ling Mingrui, Fang Xiang, Wu Dongfang, and others who visited him, he made this clear. He expressed the Chen Family's willingness to take responsibility for their mistakes but hopes the issue will not escalate, dragging more innocent people into it.
Even Lin Zeping did not directly express an opinion on this issue, not to mention the others.
Therefore, Chen Ruchang's ideas were not immediately realized.
Chen Ruchang understands the crux of the problem too; he knows that if the other party involved in the case, Luo Ziling, could relent, the case would be easier to settle. Of course, not only does Luo Ziling need to show leniency, but Ling Ruonan and Ling Mingrui also need to demonstrate similar intentions.
Directly confronting Ling Mingrui is definitely not feasible.
Therefore, Chen Ruchang thought of another strategy. He reminded Chen Yijing in their conversation to find a way to approach Ling Ruonan, offering some conditions to persuade her to take a step back and avoid pressing relentlessly.
Chen Yijing has a good mind; having always followed the progress of the case, he is also aware that the situation is very challenging right now.
If Chen Ruchang's condition hadn't been so recurrent, the troubles would certainly be less.
Given the current situation, other families are showing a strong inclination to join forces to dismantle the Chen Family.
Chen Yijing can imagine that if his father, Chen Ruchang, passes away, these people will certainly target him who is still holding current positions.
Enumerating a few charges willy-nilly could easily get him ousted.
People like them cannot possibly have entirely clean slates. If others wish to go after him, they would undoubtedly find opportunities.
The same applies in reverse; if the Chen Family holds the dominant position, they could easily find reasons and opportunities to act against someone.
In such times, the Chen Family must endure and adapt willingly.
Thus, he agreed with what Chen Ruchang mentioned and prepared to privately approach Ling Ruonan about the matter.
Chen Yijing did not publicly arrange a meeting with Ling Ruonan. He directly went to visit her home.
When Chen Yijing arrived for the visit, Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan had just finished dinner and were chatting.
Luo Ziling shared some words he had spoken with Ouyang Feifei the night before with Ling Ruonan, ensuring to omit certain personal matters.
In the midst of their conversation, Wuyue came to report that Chen Yijing was seeking an audience.
The fact that Chen Yijing actually came to their home seeking an audience left Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan startled.
They had anticipated many scenarios but hadn't imagined that Chen Yijing would come to their home looking for them.
After exchanging glances for a while, Ling Ruonan still asked Wuyue to lead Chen Yijing in.
Before long, Chen Yijing, wearing a hat and glasses, followed Wuyue inside.
Chen Yijing was carrying a bag in his hand, presumably containing something.
As Wuyue led Chen Yijing in, Ling Ruonan stood up.
Luo Ziling also stood up, rushing ahead of Ling Ruonan to greet him.
"Uncle, I didn't expect you to come over, it's really surprising, please have a seat!" Luo Ziling stepped forward and proactively reached out his hand to Chen Yijing, "This should be Uncle's first visit, right? Why not inform us beforehand, you've really caught us by surprise."
Luo Ziling's demeanor not only astonished the slightly awkward Chen Yijing but also startled the leading Wuyue.
Behind Luo Ziling, Ling Ruonan was equally dumbfounded.
None of them could quite understand what trick Luo Ziling had up his sleeve.