"Ling Chen, there's something I want to discuss with you."
"If there's anything on your mind, just tell me, Captain Zhong."
"Just now in the hospital room, a few squad members indicated that they wanted to resign. They were heavily injured in this operation and even after they make a recovery, there will be inconveniences to their mobility. They won't be able to carry out any more operations. Hence, the only people willing to stay are only Liang Zhaohui and Zhou Qing. Adding the two of us, that makes it a total of four people, that's simply too little manpower."
"Do you have any suggestions?"
"I do have a few friends who retired from the army. However, if you have any better candidates in mind, why don't we look into them first?"
"Candidates? Hmm..... Let me think about it first, it's not like we're in a rush to find replacements."
After reaching the villa, Ling Chen gave Tang Shiyun a call.
Over the last few days, he had made several calls, yet none had gotten through, he was unable to contact the girl. For this matter, he had explicitly gone to look for Jiang Hao, tasking him to go take a look at Tang Shiyun's house. However, Tang Shiyun's house was shut firmly, there were no signs of anyone coming back there.
"Sorry, but the number you have dialled is not available, please try again later..."
Hanging up, Ling Chen immediately dialled Jiang Hao's number.
"Hello, Jiang Hao? How's the matter I tasked you with, did you see anyone?"
"Bro Chen, I was just about to give you a call. I already asked the neighbours. Apparently, Tang Shiyun and her family moved away a week ago. Didn't she tell you?"
"Moved away?"
Ling Chen was taken aback. He had just entered the company in the last few weeks. He was busy with company matters and was practically outside of his home during most of the daytime. Tang Shiyun and her family must have moved away during that time. But that lass should at least have given me a call and given me a heads up!
"Jiang Hao, do you know where they moved to?"
"I'm not too sure about that. I've asked the neighbours, but they are equally clueless as well."
"Alright. Then please continue to monitor the situation for me. The moment you receive news about her, inform me immediately."
"Roger. Oh right, Bro Chen, when you're free, please don't forget to visit us brothers. After you left, everyone has missed you dearly."
Ling Chen laughingly scolded, "None of you are women, what's the point of missing me? Scram! I'll get in touch when I'm free."
"Ling Chen, come out now!"
The moment he hung up the call, Su Lin's voice transmitted over from outside his bedroom.
What is this lass up to now?
Ling Chen gloomily thought inwardly. Don't tell me she was finding trouble with him due to the matter last night?
When he entered the living room, he saw that Nanrong Wanqing was present as well.
"Chairwoman, do you have something for me?"
"Take a seat."
Seeing that Nanrong Wanqing was much more amiable than two days ago, Ling Chen was secretly delighted. He guessed that the woman must have been starving and was about to relent.
"Ling Chen, I'll allow you to stay here."
As expected!
"But..."
Hearing this conjunction, Ling Chen knew that she was about to speak the main point.
"If you want to stay here, then there are three rules you'll need to follow. First, your range of activities are limited to the first floor, and this is non-negotiable. You are not allowed on the second floor. Second, you are not allowed to bring your friends over. Third, and this is the most important commandment, if I have a friend coming over as a guest, I want you to be self-aware and beat it. You are not allowed to show yourself in front of them."
"Understood."
Ling Chen readily agreed.
He had initially thought that Nanrong Wanqing would list out some unreasonable requests but never expected them to be so simple to follow. Although they were somewhat strict, they were not too bad for him to accept.
When noon came, the housekeeper of the Nanrong family also delivered some food over. Since they have reached an agreement, there was no need for the two girls to continue their hunger strikes.
Nanrong Wanqing and Su Lin had the lunch directly sent to their rooms, while Ling Chen dined alone in the living room. As he was eating, he flicked through the TV channels as well.
At that moment, a local news channel was reporting about the chaotic incident at the Old City District a few days ago.
"Based on investigations, the havoc over at the Old City District was due to the schemes of a local mafia boss called Yang Sheng. After a few days of intense search, at eleven o'clock last night, a resident found a Mercedes-Benz and the corpses of Yang Sheng and a driver. Autopsy results have shown that Yang Sheng has been dead for many days. The cause of his death was due to a bullet to the head. Investigations are expected to intensify over the next few days..."
Yang Sheng was actually dead!
Ling Chen took another bite of his meal and shook his head. Even a fool could figure out that this was the doing of Snake Lord.
Wanting to cooperate with Snake Lord, that's like sending yourself into a wolf's mouth, courting your own death!
As he was thinking, the crisp sound of high heel clicking resonated from the second floor.
He casually glanced up, and his mouth fell open in surprise, his eyes fixed and staring dead ahead.
He saw the lass, Su Lin, wearing a pale cyan skirt embossed with luxurious black silk, revealing a pair of long, snow-white legs. A white short-sleeved shirt adorned her upper body, with the top unbuttoned and loose, showing a slender and powdery white neck. The thin fabric could not conceal the black corset underneath, which showed faintly through the white shirt.
Her sexy outfit, coupled with her flawless face and a devilish figure, it was simply a crime to even look at.
Especially the black silky temptation of those beautiful legs! Ling Chen felt his nose heating up, the blood vessels inside were about to burst.
Sensing the dazed look in Ling Chen's eyes, Su Lin's bewitching red lips slightly lifted, making her seem all the more alluring.
Vixen...
The lass was definitely the incarnation of a vixen.
Seeing that Su Lin was about to head out, Ling Chen regained his senses. Feeling tongue-tied, he asked, "Miss Su, are you heading out?"
"Don't tell me I have to ask for your permission when going out?"
"Not really. It's just... that if you are going out, it's best to inform Captain Zhong and the rest."
"What's there to be afraid of? It's still broad daylight now, don't tell me that I'll be facing any danger." Su Lin disagreed.
"I'm not afraid of any danger coming to you. I'm afraid that the men outside will be at risk. Miss Su, for the sake of every man outside, I strongly recommend that you bring some bodyguards with you."
The lass was dressed up so sexily. If she walked out in the streets, the attention of every male would be attracted to her. The number of cases where people acted impulsively was on the rise right now, he was anxious for those men.
Su Lin seemed to understand what he was getting at and smiled cheekily.
If you want to say that I'm pretty, then just say it directly! Why beat around the bush so much?
A gear seemed to turn in her head, and she craftily asked, "Ling Chen, do you want to follow me outside?"
"Me? No, I need to stay here to protect Chairwoman's safety."
Ling Chen rejected her without a shred of hesitation. She must be joking. He still remembered the previous incident vividly. If he accompanied the lass outside, who knew what devious plot she would come up with to torment him.
Su Lin immediately flew into a rage. This bastard! Does he know how many men in the world are fighting for an opportunity to accompany me? Just a word from me and they will form a line hundreds of metres long! This bastard actually rejected me!
Hearing his words, she harrumphed. "Ling Chen, stop trying to find excuses. You have already been out this morning, so why can't you do the same in the afternoon? Wanqing is right at home and does not need your protection. You have one last chance, are you coming or not?"
"Not going."
"You!" Su Lin stomped her foot, but she suddenly revealed a devious grin for some reason. She gleefully said, "Sure, but if you don't follow me, I'll just tell Granddad that you have dastardly designs on me!"
"Fuck! Who has dastardly designs towards you?" Ling Chen's face immediately flushed red. How did the lass see through the thoughts in my heart? If there was someone out there who could remain unmoved in the face of her beauty, then could that person really call himself a man?!