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Tong Le certainly knew about Zong Caishan and was aware of the collusion between Ying Rong Xiao and Zong Caishan. She was surprised that Hou Yi would choose to cooperate with her because of Zong Caishan. When she inquired about the specifics, she learned that Hou Yi's grievances with Zong Caishan had roots that went back to their parents' generation. At that moment, she understood the significance of this matter to Hou Yi.
Tong Le asked, "Do you have a plan? How do you intend to deal with Zong Caishan? I suspect he is completely unaware that you have targeted him."
Hou Yi chuckled softly. "Not only is he unaware, but he has never even considered me a threat. When my parents had their incident, I was just a child; no one would pay attention to a little kid. They didn't think I had the capability for revenge. Moreover, after all these years, Zong Caishan has never faced any retribution. He has long forgotten about my parents; he doesn’t even recognize me."
Tong Le nodded. "Then let’s cooperate. But I must clarify that I don’t have a deep-seated grudge against Zong Caishan. My connection to him stems from the fact that he bullied Jin Zi Meng, which led to my involvement with him. Your quest for revenge is your business; I won’t assist you in any illegal activities. However, if you need help gathering information or sending warnings, I’m on board."
Hou Yi took the opportunity to retort, "Weren't you just saying that I should report what I know about drug trafficking gangs? You said my indifference was problematic. How does that make your stance any more correct?"
Tong Le reacted seriously and shot back, "Are these two matters even comparable? Don't try to sidestep the issue! Drug trafficking is no longer just a personal principle; it has escalated to a national level. Although I don’t have the right to criticize you, what you're doing is wrong."
Hou Yi nodded in agreement. "Alright, from now on, I'll try my best to report what I know for the sake of national security. Is that acceptable?"
Tong Le didn’t want to argue further; she knew she and Hou Yi were not on the same wavelength and likely shared different values. Perhaps in Hou Yi's heart, he felt similarly—he had become a meddlesome saint.
After pondering for a moment, Tong Le spoke up again. "I need your help with something else. I suspect Ying Rong Xiao already knows that I assisted Lan Qingqing. Given Ying Rong Xiao's temperament, she will definitely target Lan Qingqing now that she’s free. Although I've already informed Zeyu to arrange bodyguards for Lan Qingqing's safety, I'm still not at ease. I anticipate that when I meet Lan Qingqing later, there will be people from Ying Rong Xiao lurking nearby."
Hou Yi asked, "What do you need me to do? Do you want me to deal with Ying Rong Xiao's people?"
Tong Le clarified, "Not deal with them—more like help me track them covertly. I want to know how much power Ying Rong Xiao has behind her. Ever since I learned about her existence through Ke Jie, everything happening around me seems connected to this woman. Also, regarding Ge Miao’s death a few days ago—I don’t believe Ke Jie has a penchant for murder; although he has blood on his hands, he is usually very cautious about killing. Then there’s Wan Zhang’s death yesterday and Jin Feng’s tragic end as well as Vance—I suspect all these incidents might be orchestrated by Ying Rong Xiao."
Hou Yi nodded thoughtfully. "That does make sense. I've interacted with Ke Jie too; while he's not exactly a good person, it doesn’t seem like he could orchestrate all these deaths."
Tong Le reminded him, "You have connections in those chaotic circles; you should be able to investigate information related to Ying Rong Xiao. This is where I'll need your assistance."
Hou Yi initially acknowledged her point but then protested, "What do you mean by chaotic connections?"
Wu Youyou, who had been quietly eating, couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
Hou Yi frowned at her annoyance. "What are you laughing at?"
Wu Youyou slurped her noodles and replied playfully, "I’m praising you!"
After their meal concluded, Tong Le received a call from Zong Zeyu informing her that Lan Qingqing and Mo Kai Liang had gone to the group and wanted to meet with her.
Anticipating that Lan Qingqing would seek her out, Tong Le drove directly to Zong Group.
In the lounge, Lan Qingqing was trembling while holding a teacup. Mo Kai Liang handed her some candy nervously, fearing she might suddenly faint from anemia.
When Tong Le entered the room, she asked, "Have you two eaten?"
Seeing Tong Le arrive, Mo Kai Liang immediately stood up and approached her. "Tong Le—uh, I mean Tong Manager—Zong Zong just arranged for us to have some food at the cafeteria, but Lan Qingqing refused to go. She says she feels surrounded by Ying Rong Xiao's spies and is worried they might poison her. She’s extremely frightened right now; no matter how much I try to comfort her, it doesn’t help at all. The lawyer has reassured her dozens of times that nothing will happen moving forward and said you and Zong Zong would definitely help us—but she just can’t calm down."
In front of Tong Le, Lan Qingqing glanced at her state and spoke up. "You can't find peace, and it's true you've suffered the consequences. But now that you're here, you should prepare to turn things around with all your might. Come with me to the cafeteria; no one here will harm you."
On the sofa, Lan Qingqing slowly lifted her head. Her hands gripped a cup of water, trembling uncontrollably, causing the water inside to slosh back and forth. After enduring a night of torment, she had lost so much weight that she resembled a ghost. Her eyes were already clouded, making it impossible for her to focus on anything.
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