The Beauty CEO's Personal Expert

Chapter 956 - 962: Bragging

Every minute?

Ling Chen looked at Ling Tao with skepticism. This guy talks too big, claiming he can eliminate Lin Guodong in minutes.

"If you’re really that capable, then help me take Lin Guodong out."

Ling Tao smiled and said, "Well..."

"Hey!" Ling Chen interrupted Ling Tao and said, "Didn’t you just say we’re family? If we’re truly family, can’t you even fulfill this small request for me?"

"I know you don’t believe me, but I’m not bragging. To me, Lin Guodong isn’t on the same level. If I wanted to deal with him, it would only take some time. But the problem is, I don’t have the time to meddle in your affairs right now. Also, there’s a reason I won’t help you. In the future, your stage won’t be limited to East Sea City. If you can’t handle Lin Guodong, you’ll lose the eligibility to step onto a bigger stage. So this is not just a test for you, but also a way to cultivate and hone your abilities. You should cherish this opportunity and work hard; don’t let us down."

Ling Chen noticed the ’us’ Ling Tao mentioned, and his heart skipped a beat. He asked, "So, do you have a group behind you?"

Ling Tao didn’t directly answer Ling Chen’s question but said thoughtfully, "Ling Chen, those in the event may not see clearly, those from outside can. Remember, this prolonged battle has always been an internal war within the Ling Family. The Ling Family’s view is broad, with the whole world as its stage, while you are still behind the scenes, not yet out on the formal stage."

Ling Chen waved his hand and said, "I’m not interested in this big stage you’re talking about. I don’t have great ambitions, I just want to care for my own patch of land. Besides, I’m tired of fighting; what’s the point of constant struggle? It’s better to be at home with my wife."

Hearing this, Ling Tao couldn’t help but laugh and pointed at Ling Chen, "Out of all the Ling Family’s descendants, you’re the one who’s most mischievous. But you have luck on your side, your talent is decent, starting martial arts in your twenties, and you’re constantly encountering fortune, surpassing many who trained for over ten years. Honestly, I’m curious to see how far you can go."

Saying this, Ling Tao waved to a middle-aged man beside him, who immediately handed over a metal coded suitcase.

Taking the suitcase, Ling Tao turned to Ling Chen and asked, "Lin Guodong wants you to take this thing away?"

Ling Chen nodded, "That’s right." He then curiously asked, "What’s inside?"

Ling Tao didn’t explain much but opened the metal coded suitcase and pointed the opening at Ling Chen. Inside was a sealed severed hand, surrounded by ice cubes, emitting coldness.

Seeing the item in the suitcase, Ling Chen’s expression slightly changed, and he asked in surprise, "This thing..."

Ling Tao faintly smiled, then closed the metal coded suitcase securely.

"I can’t tell you the owner of this hand now, but I can say it’s very important and mustn’t fall into the other’s hands. Otherwise, it will bring a great crisis. So, I’m sorry to inform you that no matter how Lin Guodong threatens you, I can’t give it to you. You have to find a solution yourself."

"What solution can I find?" Ling Chen said helplessly, "He’s threatening my friend’s life, do you expect me to ignore it?"

"That’s your problem to solve, not mine. Don’t call me cold-hearted for not helping. If this hand falls into the wrong hands, it’s not just dozens of people who might die. Do you want to exchange other lives to save your friend?"

Faced with Ling Tao’s questioning, Ling Chen opened his mouth, unsure how to counter it. Indeed, with his personality, he couldn’t bring himself to do such a thing.

Seeing Ling Chen’s troubled expression, Ling Tao placed the metal coded suitcase down and said, "No need to rush. Though I can’t help you, I can offer some clues."

"What clues?" Ling Chen asked eagerly.

Ling Tao reached into his pocket and pulled out a piece of paper, handing it to Ling Chen, "Call this person, he’ll provide the information you need. Hey! Consider this as you owing me a favor, you’ll need to repay it someday."

"No problem," agreed Ling Chen readily, "As long as my friends are safe, owing one favor, even ten, isn’t an issue."

"Good, I’m relieved to hear that." Ling Tao checked the time and said, "It’s late, do what you need to do quickly, don’t miss the opportunity."

"Thanks!" Ling Chen nodded, thanked him, and walked out.

"Wait!"

Ling Chen turned back and asked, "Anything else?"

"You removed the hotel’s window. Aren’t you planning to put it back? I don’t want to pay the compensation."

Hearing this, Ling Chen glanced at Ling Tao disdainfully. Living in such an expensive hotel room, yet can’t afford the compensation? So petty.

Having no choice, Ling Chen reinstalled the window and retraced his steps.

Returning to the thirty-second floor suite, Ling Chen had just loosened the rope on his body when he saw Kaelina and Wei Jiahao fully armed, ready to head out.

"Hey! Where are you going?"

Kaelina turned suddenly and, seeing Ling Chen coming in through the window, was taken aback.

"Didn’t you say you were captured? How did you come back?"

"It’s a long story, I’ll explain later. Hey, what are you up to?"

"Sixth brother, we were going to save you." Wei Jiahao joined in, "Hu was going to lead us out of the hotel, but Kaelina and I insisted on rescuing you."

"Nonsense!" Hu Fei glared at Wei Jiahao, displeased, "When did I say I was going to escape?"

"Alright, alright!" Ling Chen knew well Hu Fei’s character. When danger approached, he was the fastest to flee.

"Fatty, stop babbling, pack up, we have lots to do."

Not long after, the four of them tidied up and took the elevator to the hotel’s underground parking lot. On the way, hearing Ling Chen recount his experience, Hu Fei and the others were stunned.

"He’s your family? Are you sure?" Hu Fei was incredulous.

Ling Chen shrugged, "It does seem implausible, but with so many proficient people around him, if he wanted to harm me, he could have done it directly; there’s no need for deceit in this matter."

Kaelina reminded from the side, "It’s always wise to remain cautious."

"I know. Alright, let’s not discuss him anymore. I need to contact someone to inquire about big brother and the others’ whereabouts."