Chapter 936: Chapter 941: Ren Qing (2)
Thinking about it, Ren Qing, the little chick, was originally in charge of this temporary command center. Now suddenly Ling Chen has been parachuted in to take over the entire center, which essentially strips Ren Qing of her power. In such a situation, anyone would feel displeased.
However, Ling Chen didn’t really mind. The more this was the case, the more it showed that this chick was indeed, as Mr. Zhang said, a capable woman.
"Alright!" Mr. Zhang said with a smile: "You two are now acquainted, and I’ll leave the rest to you. Mr. Ling, if you need anything, just ask Qing. If she can’t do it, then contact me so I can figure something out."
"I will."
"I have to catch a flight back to Beijing soon, so you two get to know each other. I won’t be accompanying you."
"Mr. Zhang, I’ll see you out."
Seeing Ren Qing follow Mr. Zhang out the door, Ling Chen wisely didn’t follow them but instead started wandering around the command center.
Because this command center had special permissions, all government resources could be used freely, which certainly made things convenient.
After looking around, Ling Chen stopped behind a staff member, his eyes fixed on the person’s computer screen.
At this moment, the screen was displaying a segment of surveillance footage. Ling Chen was not unfamiliar with the place shown on the screen; it was the road near the research base.
The staff member was gripping the mouse, checking the surveillance footage frame by frame.
"This is the road section around the base. We’ve investigated it, and several surveillance cameras near the base were deliberately destroyed, leaving only the street cameras that are operational. I believe those people, after driving out of the base, must have passed by the surrounding roads. I’ve asked the traffic police to retrieve all surveillance footage within a five-kilometer radius, so we should be able to find their whereabouts."
Hearing a voice from behind, Ling Chen turned to look at Ren Qing and smiled slightly: "Miss Ren’s efficiency is quite impressive."
Ignoring Ling Chen’s compliment, Ren Qing said to herself: "According to our intelligence, after the God Organization invaded the base, they didn’t immediately withdraw from East Sea City. So, I am certain they are still in East Sea City, but I don’t know where they are hiding. East Sea City has a total of five districts, each equivalent in size to a second-tier city, so searching can be time-consuming. Mr. Ling, why don’t you go back first, and we’ll notify you once we’ve made progress here."
Hearing this, Ling Chen chuckled inwardly. This chick was really something, already starting to edge him out. How could he not understand Ren Qing’s intentions? This chick clearly wanted him out of the way, so he wouldn’t be a hindrance.
"Miss Ren, you should still remember Mr. Zhang’s words. Please remember, it is you who are here to cooperate with my work, not me cooperating with yours. So, the one giving orders here should be me. You don’t have the authority to give commands, you can only provide suggestions. As for whether to take your suggestions, that’s my business and you have no right to interfere."
Pausing, Ling Chen ignored Ren Qing’s death glare and continued: "There’s no need to check these surveillance footages. Since the God Organization dared to openly attack the base, they must have been fully prepared and wouldn’t leave any clues for you. Instead of wasting time on this, it would be better to try other methods."
Ren Qing said unhappily: "Well, if you think it’s useless, then suggest something useful."
"This..." Ling Chen touched his nose, not knowing what to do.
Seeing Ling Chen speechless, Ren Qing said coldly: "If you can’t propose any constructive suggestions, then just shut up and don’t hinder us professionals from doing our work."
Faced with Ren Qing’s sarcasm, Ling Chen chuckled: "Professionals? From what you’re saying, am I an amateur?"
"You know it yourself," Ren Qing said coolly: "Mr. Ling, let me be frank. I’ve been in charge of this temporary command center from the start, and I don’t understand why Mr. Zhang assigned you here and asked me to cooperate with you. At least for now, I can’t see what role you have to play. My goal is clear, to find out where the God Organization is hiding in East Sea City and eliminate them completely. If you can’t do that or can’t offer help, then just quietly watch from the sidelines. Don’t speak out of turn, don’t interfere with our work. Once I finish the task, I’ll say a few good things for you in front of Mr. Zhang, giving you some credit."
Ren Qing’s words left Ling Chen quite speechless. This woman completely wanted to treat him as a figurehead. He had expected that this woman wouldn’t obediently listen, but he hadn’t expected her to be so unyielding, leaving no room for face.
Too arrogant!
Ling Chen thought secretly. What kind of force is the God Organization? When he was with the Ghosts, he had dealt with the God Organization for a few years. Whether it’s the Ghosts or the Lonely Wolf now, which isn’t a gathering of elites? These two organizations spent decades and still couldn’t bring down the God Organization. This chick thinks she can single-handedly destroy the God Organization; she’s really overestimating herself.
Ling Chen wasn’t looking down on this woman’s abilities, it’s just that she overestimated herself and underestimated him. He came with the intent to cooperate, but was met with this kind of treatment, which surely didn’t sit well with him.
"Miss Ren, since you don’t want me involved in your work, then I’m not bothered to ask. How about this, arrange an office for me, and we’ll each do our own thing. I promise not to interfere with your work. But likewise, I also don’t want to be disturbed by you. Is there a problem?"
"That’s for the best." With that, Ren Qing immediately called in a subordinate and had him arrange an office for Ling Chen.
Watching Ling Chen’s retreating back, Ren Qing drew back her gaze disdainfully, and continued discussing the next arrangements with the staff.
With the office prepared, Ling Chen sat alone in the office chair, casually opened the computer, and browsed the news online. After a while, he pulled out his phone and made a call to Hu Fei.
"Fatty, can you still move? I need your help here... Okay, I’ll have medical facilities prepared for you, just come over here directly."
After hanging up, Ling Chen called a few people in from outside to help move some medical equipment in.
As for what Ling Chen intended to do, Ren Qing observed from the sidelines, saying nothing extra. In her view, as long as Ling Chen didn’t interfere with her work, she didn’t care about what he did.
Two hours passed, and a bed was set up in Ling Chen’s office, along with an IV stand and other medical equipment.
"OK! All done."
Ling Chen smiled slightly and walked straight out of the temporary command center. After a short while, Ling Chen returned. However, this time he wasn’t alone; Hu Fei was with him. Having just been discharged from the hospital, Hu Fei was still wearing patient attire, holding an IV stand high, and slowly walking with Ling Chen’s help.