Chapter 934: Chapter 939: VIP Visitor (Part 3)
"Hey! Tang Yuan, do you think... the people above might be connected with the Ling Family, so they..."
"Old Tang." Before Tang Yuan could finish speaking, Ling Chen had already stopped him, saying, "You can eat recklessly, but you can’t speak recklessly, especially when it comes to things without evidence. Besides, no matter how wealthy and powerful the Ling Family may be, it’s impossible for them to interfere with the government leadership. I think the reason why the authorities haven’t made a decision yet is that they have their considerations. Don’t be too anxious, I believe they’ll make the right decision. Alright, I have matters to attend to, so I won’t chat with you now. Let’s get in touch later."
After hanging up the phone, Ling Chen looked at his phone, his gaze somewhat helpless. He originally thought that the government would take immediate action to bring the Ling Family to justice, but little did he expect that so much time would pass without a single movement.
Just as he was pondering, the phone suddenly rang. Glancing at the unknown number displayed, Ling Chen answered the call and asked, "Who is this?"
"Mr. Ling?"
"It’s me. Who are you?"
"Mr. Ling, I was wondering if you’re available now. If possible, I’d like to have a face-to-face meeting with you."
Ling Chen chuckled lightly, "You didn’t even tell me who you are, why should I trust you? From my experience, anyone unwilling to reveal their name usually brings trouble."
"Mr. Ling, please don’t misunderstand, I mean no harm, just want to discuss some matters related to the Ling Family with you. As far as I know, haven’t you always wanted to deal with the Ling Family? Perhaps I can offer some help."
"The Ling Family?" Ling Chen’s heart stirred as he speculated about the caller’s identity. The caller seemed well-informed about his affairs, suggesting their significance.
After careful consideration, Ling Chen asked, "Where are you now?"
"I’m just outside the Wealthy Manor; if you’re interested, you can come over now."
"Alright, wait for me."
Hanging up, Ling Chen left the bedroom, greeted Nanrong Wanqing and Yang Qingling, then quickly headed towards the outside of Wealthy Manor.
Outside the Wealthy Manor, Ling Chen looked around. Shortly, a BMW sedan slowly approached and stopped in front of him.
The car door opened, and without hesitation, Ling Chen glanced at the person inside and quickly got in. Once in the car, Ling Chen sat by the window, sizing up the middle-aged man beside him. The man had a stout figure, a square face, and exuded a very upright demeanor, giving an impression of competence. Moreover, Ling Chen felt from the man’s presence that he was someone who often worked in an office.
Military!
With keen intuition, Ling Chen immediately deduced the man’s background.
A military man was seeking him out; it was likely no simple matter. With this in mind, Ling Chen took the initiative to ask, "Isn’t it time you told me your identity?"
The middle-aged man smiled, saying, "Mr. Ling, you’re a very capable person; even if I don’t say, I believe you’ve already guessed where I come from. What I can tell you is my identity isn’t false. As for my name... I’m very sorry, due to safety and secrecy concerns, I can’t disclose my name for now. However, you can call me Mr. Zhang."
"Mr. Zhang?" Ling Chen smirked, "Since when did people from the military become so cautious, keeping even their names secret? Whatever, since you won’t say, I won’t bother asking further. Just speak directly, what matter do you want me for?"
"As I mentioned on the phone earlier, my purpose in finding you is regarding the Ling Family. Frankly speaking, we’ve reviewed the information you’ve submitted. Honestly, I’m shocked; such a large family as the Ling Family, controlling substantial funds, secretly funding the God Organization and assisting in malevolence, harming so many people, truly incites anger."
"Since you also believe that the Ling Family deserves punishment, why doesn’t the government take immediate action to wipe them out and eradicate this tumor?"
"Mr. Ling, if possible, of course, we’d want to eliminate this tumor. But the problem is, from our perspective, things aren’t that straightforward. You’ve only thought about eradicating the Ling Family, but we have to consider the aftermath. If the Ling Family falls, what consequences will arise? That’s the most critical issue." Saying this, Mr. Zhang took a document from his briefcase and handed it to Ling Chen, "Mr. Ling, this document is a top-secret file; in the entire Huaxia, fewer than ten people are qualified to see it. The contents of this document are the results of extensive manpower and resource expenditure in recent times, and the data within is all true and valid."
Upon hearing this, Ling Chen couldn’t help but open the document in hand and examine it carefully.
Spending around ten minutes, Ling Chen reviewed the document contents thoroughly, his eyes suddenly showing a trace of shock.
This document contained detailed information on all of the Ling Family’s assets. At this moment, Ling Chen had to acknowledge that after reading this document, the only feeling he had was astonishment. All along, he thought he knew the Ling Family well enough. However, through this document, he realized he had only touched the tip of the iceberg regarding the Ling Family.
Over the years, the Ling Family had amassed a large amount of funding through the God Organization, and all these funds were invested domestically. The Ling Family’s assets had reached a truly terrifying scale.
Seeing Ling Chen’s shocked expression, Mr. Zhang spoke, "Now you should understand why we haven’t taken action against the Ling Family. Destroying the Ling Family might be easy, but the subsequent impact is what’s enormous. Truth be told, we still haven’t found a suitable way to handle the aftermath because the scope is too wide. Moreover, the core members of the Ling Family protect themselves well, knowing the domestic dangers, they’ve always hidden abroad, making it hard to locate them. Our current biggest concern is that if we take action against the Ling Family, they may retaliate against us. You’ve seen the document; if Ling Family does retaliate against us, honestly speaking, we’re not psychologically prepared to withstand it."
"So?" Ling Chen asked, "You’ve specially sought me out, presumably you already have a countermeasure."
"This matter cannot be handled publicly by the government. Simply put, we can only act secretly, providing you with enough resources to help you deal with the Ling Family. We’re aware of the research base situation; I imagine you’re eager to rescue your companions now. As long as you agree to cooperate, I can offer assistance to help you rescue your friends."
"You’re aware of the research base situation?" Ling Chen appeared somewhat surprised.
Mr. Zhang smiled slightly, "Ling Chen, you wouldn’t naively think the government knows nothing, would you?"