novelraw Chapter 1581 - 1580: Confidential
Chapter 1581 - 1580: Confidential
Jin Chen shook his head: "No, I’m just an ordinary person."
He glanced at Ling Feng after speaking: "By the way, do you remember when Mr. Wu mentioned that he once gave you a sword?"
Ling Feng’s heart stirred, then he nodded: "That’s right!"
"Where is that sword now?" Jin Chen asked.
"It’s at my house, why?" Ling Feng asked.
Jin Chen was taken aback, then let out a bitter laugh: "So it’s at home, that’s a pity."
"Why? Is Mr. Jin very interested in cold weapons?" Ling Feng asked.
"Not really, I just heard that the sword is exceptionally sharp, so I wanted to see it,"
Jin Chen shook his head with a bitter smile, then said, "Since you didn’t bring it, let’s forget it. Maybe I’ll have a chance to visit Mr. Ling’s place another day, could you show it to me then?"
Ling Feng thought for a moment, then directly shook his head and refused: "Sorry, I don’t intend to let this sword see the light of day again, so I can’t fulfill your request."
Jin Chen didn’t expect him to refuse so flatly and was stunned for a moment before asking: "Why?"
Ling Feng looked into his eyes: "Because this object is very sinister, it has been stained with the blood of countless living beings, it’s practically an evil weapon. For an ordinary human like Mr. Jin, it’s best not to come into contact with it!"
"Is that so?"
Jin Chen suddenly understood, then nodded with a bitter smile: "If that’s the case, then forget it!"
"Yes!"
Ling Feng nodded and didn’t say anything more.
The atmosphere turned silent again, and no one spoke.
A moment later, Jin Chen seemed to hesitate before suddenly asking: "By the way, I heard Mr. Ling is now a leader at the Security Bureau’s branch?"
"You know that too?"
Ling Feng was somewhat surprised, looking at him and asking.
"The circle in the Capital City is small, there are always a few big mouths, but this isn’t really a secret, right?" Jin Chen laughed.
Ling Feng nodded: "That’s right, this isn’t considered a secret, it’s fine if people know."
Jin Chen acknowledged with a nod, then asked: "Is Mr. Ling at the Yinzhou Sub-bureau?"
"That’s correct!"
"Is everything peaceful in Yin Province lately, is it calm on the surface?" Jin Chen quickly asked.
Ling Feng squinted his eyes, his gaze turning cold: "Mr. Jin, if you have something to say, just say it directly, no need to beat around the bush!"
Jin Chen smiled awkwardly: "Uh, I was just curious. If Mr. Ling isn’t interested, then let’s not discuss it!"
Ling Feng sneered: "Then don’t say anything!"
He had figured this person out, he kept circling around, never daring to ask the real question he wanted to, evidently hoping to get answers through small talk.
But he wasn’t a fool; how could he let him get any information?
Neither of them said anything further, and just then, the burly man standing behind Jin Chen suddenly spoke up: "Mr. Ling is so cautious, is it because you have a guilty conscience?"
Ling Feng was taken aback, looking up at him: "Guilty conscience? You must be joking!"
Jin Chen also looked displeased, turning back to glare at the burly man: "Ba Tulu, don’t speak rashly!"
"I’m not speaking rashly, it’s obvious he’s too cautious, afraid of revealing some secret, and so he’s not speaking!" Ba Tulu said.
Ling Feng looked at him and then suddenly chuckled: "Are you trying to provoke me?"
"No, just stating the facts!" Ba Tulu shook his head.
"Alright, think whatever you want, but I’m not falling for it!" Ling Feng sneered.
After this exchange, the atmosphere at the scene dropped to freezing point.
Jin Chen looked awkward and didn’t know what to say.
Just then, Wu Gang returned with a cheerful face, saying: "Dinner is ready, Mr. Ling, everyone, please take your seats!"
Ling Feng nodded, stood up, and, holding Chen Yuhe’s hand, led the way.
The group arrived at the back dining room, where the table was already laden with dishes.
"A simple meal, hope Mr. Ling doesn’t mind," Wu Gang said with a smile.
Ling Feng shook his head: "Not at all, Mr. Wu’s warm hospitality is an honor, there’s nothing to mind!"
After everyone sat down, the old man brought out his prized wine: "This wine has been stored for twenty years, and I’m bringing it out today to host Mr. Ling; it’s definitely worth it!"
"You’re too kind," Ling Feng said with a smile.
Even though he said this, he didn’t think much of the wine and didn’t find it particularly good.
But when the old man opened the bottle, a rich aroma spread, and Ling Feng realized he was mistaken.
This aged wine was indeed exceptional, with a fragrance that was simply intoxicating.
There were only four people at the table, leading inevitably to toasts, and in the chance to clink glasses with Ling Feng, Jin Chen laughed and said: "I was rash earlier, please don’t mind, Mr. Ling!"
"No worries, Mr. Jin, don’t overthink it!" Ling Feng laughed in return.
Wu Gang, hearing this, asked with some confusion: "What happened?"
"Mr. Wu, you may not know, but I was curious about something and wanted to inquire with Mr. Ling, but Mr. Ling seems a bit wary of me, so he didn’t say," Jin Chen explained with a bitter smile.
Ling Feng watched coldly from the side, thinking that they wanted to use the old man’s influence against him?
No way!
So he quickly said with a smile: "That’s not the case, it’s not a guard against Mr. Jin, just that the Security Bureau has rules, and some things can’t be disclosed to outsiders!"
Wu Gang had initially been curious about what had happened, but this explanation stopped him from asking further.
Jin Chen was the same; with Ling Feng invoking the word "confidential", he couldn’t press the issue.
So, feeling frustrated, he took a sip of his drink but didn’t taste anything from it.
Ling Feng also took a sip, finding it smooth with a rich aroma, truly fine aged wine!
So he immediately praised it: "Indeed, this is good wine!"
Hearing this, Wu Gang beamed with joy.
So he quickly said: "I bought a hundred cases of this batch back then, and there are still several dozen cases left. If Mr. Ling likes it, we’ll send you off with ten cases later!"
"Please don’t!"
Ling Feng was startled and quickly waved his hand: "A gentleman doesn’t take what others love, Mr. Wu’s fine wine should remain with you!"
"It’s okay, I’m old with only so many years left, keeping it is a waste, better to share it with someone who appreciates it!"
Wu Gang said, then turned to Gao Feng: "Arrange it immediately!"
"Yes!"
Gao Feng nodded and immediately went to make preparations.
Seeing this, Ling Feng could only smile helplessly: "Thank you, Mr. Wu."
Jin Chen watched from the side, seeing that no one intended to give him even a case, and felt somewhat unhappy inside.
But naturally, he couldn’t show his discontent, so he just chuckled awkwardly and had another sip of wine.
Throughout the rest of the meal, he acted like a transparent person, not participating in any discussions, only focusing on eating and drinking.
Seeing him like this, Ling Feng couldn’t help but sneer internally: "Kid, still not planning to show your hand?"