<h4>Chapter 1308: Chapter 1616: Shocking Secret (2)</h4>


    "Second Brother, do you mean that your Master trained you, and then killed you?"


    Xu Ming nodded, and said, "That’s right. Back in the day, when I was chatting with my Senior Brother, I learned that the Senior Brother who took care of him was also a Heavenly List expert. Later, that person mysteriously disappeared without a trace. I don’t understand why Master did this, but I’m sure those people didn’t die unjustly; they were maliciously murdered by Master."


    After hearing Xu Ming’s story, Ling Chen was shocked. Who exactly is that old demon living in the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion? He trained so many Heavenly List experts, then killed them one by one.


    "Second Brother, have you had any contact with your Junior Brother?"


    "No. I escaped when my Junior Brother was only a few years old, so we are rtively unfamiliar with each other. Sixth Brother, if there’s only one person in this world with an immortal body, like Ling Gengqiu, then that’s understandable. After all, in the Great Thousand World, there are all kinds of surprises. But for two people to appear at the same time who have lived for hundreds of years, it’s definitely not due to personal gics; they must have something inmon that resulted in this situation. I sometimes wonder, are there other people in this world simr to Ling Gengqiu and my Master?"


    Ling Chen shook his head, discarded all distracting thoughts, and said, "Second Brother, stop overthinking it. We don’t have the energy to explore this problem right now. Our Ling Family ancestor and your Master, these two are enough headaches already. I think we just need to do our own thing; the rest is not our concern."


    "I’m just reminding you. As for what to do in the future, you decide for yourself." With that, Xu Ming stood up, turned, and walked out of the office.


    After watching Xu Ming leave, Ling Chen sat alone on the sofa, holding the teacup on the coffee table, staring nkly at the tea water gently rippling inside. Sometimes knowing too much is not a good thing. This world has too many secrets quietly tempting you. If you can’t hold yourself back, you might end up in danger.


    Forget it! No need to overthink. I am just an ordinary person; why bother thinking so much, since I have no intention of living for hundreds of years.


    In the blink of an eye, a few days passed.


    Since learning of Ling Gengqiu’s whereabouts, Ling Chen has dispatched five teams from Falcon Security Company, specifically securing the perimeter of Guo Family. In addition, Ling Chen also investigated Guo Family’sb. Just like Guo Ming said, they developed many new drugs, which were disseminated to hospitals through various channels. Ling Chen is quite satisfied with Guo Ming’s actions, at least he isn’t like the Southern Ling Family and Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, who use any means necessary to pursue profit. Therefore, he appreciates Guo Ming as a partner.


    "Chairman." Dong Ying walked into the office holding a file, and seeing Ling Chen busy at the desk, curiously said, "Today is the court day for Hongyu United Investment Company, why aren’t you attending the hearing?"


    "Today?" Ling Chen was slightly stunned, suddenly pping his forehead, oh no! He had a lot to do these days, andpletely forgot about it.


    "How much longer till it starts?"


    Dong Ying checked the time and said, "It’s already started an hour ago; it’s probably ending now."


    "Help me handle these matters here first; I’ll go out for a while." With that, Ling Chen dashed out of the office and drove straight to the court.


    Traffic in Beijing is often congested; even a short ten-plus kilometer trip took Ling Chen almost forty minutes to reach the court entrance. Before he got out of the car, he saw Nanrong Wanqing surrounded by reportersing out of the court. Zhong Wei, Liang Chaohui, and other security personnel were blocking around Nanrong Wanqing to prevent any harm to the Chairman.


    "Wanqing." Ling Chen rolled down the window, waving to Nanrong Wanqing on the steps.


    Seeing Ling Chen in the car, Nanrong Wanqing smiled a little, said a couple of things to Zhong Wei beside her, and then quickly got into Ling Chen’s passenger seat.


    The car started, immediately leaving the chasing reporters far behind. After passing a few intersections, Ling Chen turned to look at Nanrong Wanqing’s side profile. The gentle sunlight filtered through the car window onto Nanrong Wanqing’s face; the slightly upturned corner of her mouth revealed her inner delight.


    Knowing her well, Ling Chen understands she isn’t someone who expresses her inner emotions easily. Yet, she’s smiling now, indicating she’s in a great mood.


    "Did you settle those people?" Ling Chen asked. Actually, he knew it was a pointless question; seeing Nanrong Wanqing’s demeanor, she definitely emerged victorious. He was just curious about what means she used.


    Nanrong Wanqing nced at Ling Chen from the corner of her eye, chuckled, and nodded, "Actually, dealing with those people is simple; just give them enough interest. As business people, what’s important is their own interest. There are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests; this saying fits the business world perfectly. Maybe you fight with someone intensely today, but if you gain greater benefits tomorrow, you can be the best partners. Those trying to frame me were merely victims of threatened interests, or rather, the losses affected the top person’s interests. As long as he’s satisfied, do you think he would care about others’ interests? People are selfish."


    Ling Chen nodded in half understanding, "What’s the current situation of Hongyu Investment Company?"


    "The prospects are excellent; our Hongyu Group has taken the most crucial step. In the future, in Huaxia, no one...and no one can stop Hongyu Group’s advancement. Just wait, within five years, Hongyu Group will be thergest enterprise in Huaxia."


    "Then congrattions beforehand." Ling Chen paused, then pointed to a restaurant by the roadside, "How about I treat you to lunch today to celebrate your big win?"


    "Sure." Nanrong Wanqing agreed readily.


    With that, Ling Chen found a spot to park the car, and then took Nanrong Wanqing to the restaurant. The restaurant wasn’t high-end but had a decent environment. Since it was lunchtime, the ce was crowded. Ling Chen asked the waiter and finding no private rooms avable, the two decided to sit in a window-side booth in the hall.


    After ordering, Ling Chen casually asked, "When do you n to return to East Sea City?"


    "Not decided yet. Things just wrapped up here, might take some time. Why?"


    "Nothing, just asking. I happen to be focusing on work in Beijing recently; we can meet up more often."