Chapter 1492: Approaching Promotion

“Huh…” Lin Zhonghua looked at Lin Feng with a bit of surprise, feeling somewhat amazed inside. This kid has grown quite a lot. If he had known before that I investigated him like this, he would’ve probably been yelling about privacy invasion by now!

If Lin Feng knew Lin Zhonghua’s current thoughts, he might burst out laughing… The previous Young Master Lin might have felt that Lin Zhonghua’s invasion of privacy was wrong, but Lin Feng could understand if Lin Zhonghua didn’t send people to watch him; things would be strange. After all, Lin Feng is his only son, and considering Lin Zhonghua’s status, how could he possibly let his son be out of control?!

“I know you saved Ning Fuxun and served as her daughter’s bodyguard. You originally had a connection with Ning Fuxun, so managing the Longfeng Martial Hall for him is understandable… After all, Ning Fuxun is grateful to you, giving you a martial hall to manage and helping you is normal!” Lin Zhonghua narrated calmly, “Many people might be dissatisfied with this, but they can’t find any real fault… However, Lin Feng, you shouldn’t fight for the Sect Leader! My son, Lin Zhonghua’s son, becoming the leader of a gang, isn’t that a topic for gossip?!”

Hearing this, Lin Feng understood Lin Zhonghua’s real concern… The old man was actually blaming him for tainting his reputation!

“I thought this wouldn’t affect you?” Lin Feng chuckled lightly, speaking blandly, “Besides, didn’t I join the Qingzi Sect before, and you never said anything!”

“Things are different now…” Lin Zhonghua shook his head, “Moreover, you joined the Qingzi Sect as a member of the Falcon Squad back then, aiming to assist other squad members in completing tasks. Even if others criticized me for it, I could still explain! But now, the situation is a bit different…”

“What I’m doing now is not different in nature from joining the Qingzi Sect…” Lin Feng spoke blandly. From an objective point of view, his intention to change the Hong Sect is just like his previous attempt to help Yan Su and Wu Mei find evidence of Long Shaotian’s crimes, all to ensure Jiangzhou’s peace and stability, no difference.

“What did you say? No difference in nature?!” Lin Zhonghua was a bit surprised. He only knew Lin Feng became the Hong Sect leader but didn’t know Lin Feng’s true motives… In his view, this immature boy must be in it for fame and fortune… The thought isn’t wrong, but the path is crooked!

“Yes…” Lin Feng said with a smile to Lin Zhonghua, “If you think there’s a problem, why not have Instructor Zhang Chu from the Falcon Squad issue me an order slip, ordering me to infiltrate the Hong Sect and complete a secret mission… Anyway, I won’t cause trouble in there!”

“Nonsense…” Lin Zhonghua’s first reaction to Lin Feng’s words was that the kid was joking. But after thinking for a bit, he suddenly realized, perhaps doing it this way isn’t bad? If Lin Feng is carrying out a mission, what can others say about it? Lin Zhonghua always had confidence in his son, and Lin Feng’s recent performance satisfied him greatly.

“Dad, did you recently bring this up because you’ve been under some pressure?” Lin Feng glanced at Lin Zhonghua and suddenly asked.

“What are you implying?” Lin Zhonghua squinted slightly, staring at Lin Feng.

“I want to know… Is the Ling Family in Jiangnan giving you pressure?” Lin Feng was a bit worried that the matter involving Li Liping might have led to the Jiangnan Ling Family putting pressure on Lin Zhonghua through certain connections. If so, he’d indirectly caused trouble for Lin Zhonghua.

“Why would you think that?” Lin Zhonghua knew his son was concerned for him. He shook his head, chuckled lightly, then said blandly, “That hasn’t happened! In short, regarding job transfers, it isn’t something you should be asking about, best to keep quiet!”

Lin Feng pondered for a moment, then realized—that means his father Lin Zhonghua is getting promoted?!

No wonder Lin Zhonghua was so cautious. It turns out he’s facing a promotion… Lin Feng understood Lin Zhonghua’s carefulness. In reality, at Lin Zhonghua’s level, moving up essentially puts him in charge as a top commander in a major district, a position not easily competed for. Even a small blemish could lead to elimination!

“Looks like I really need to keep a low profile for some time?” Lin Feng looked into Lin Zhonghua’s eyes and asked with a smile.

This kid is clever… Lin Zhonghua knew Lin Feng already understood his situation, and he couldn’t help but show a hint of satisfaction.

“You don’t need to be low-key…” Lin Zhonghua shook his head, “If your intentions are really as you say, then keep going. I’ll inform Zhang Chu to register it as a minor task for you… If your motives can’t withstand scrutiny, then suddenly going quiet now is useless, at this point, doing nothing, they’d still find fault with me over this!”

Lin Feng thought for a moment; Lin Zhonghua’s words indeed made sense. If he suddenly withdrew from the Hong Sect now, that would be genuinely cowardly, not only failing to help Lin Zhonghua but inviting others to exploit weaknesses.

“Besides from that matter, is there anything else I can help you with?” Lin Feng stared at Lin Zhonghua and blandly asked.

Lin Zhonghua did not expect his son to ask this question suddenly, feeling a bit dazed… This kid has really changed a lot in the past year! Earlier this year, he still thought of him as incapable, without prospects, but now, he’s grown to a level where he can actually assist him!

For someone of Lin Zhonghua’s status, it’s not just anyone who can casually offer to help him… If an ordinary person said it, it would seem like trying to curry favor, not genuinely wanting to help!

But now Lin Feng, in terms of finances, can mobilize funds totaling billions, in terms of skills, he has become a fearsome Innate expert. Purely in combat capability, he can almost directly contend with a fully equipped mechanized combat battalion. Regarding connections, Lin Feng has brotherly ties with China’s richest man, Ning Fuxun, has good relations with the mayor of Jiangzhou City, Cao Tiannan, and has saved China’s chancellor Su Zhenxian multiple times…

Thinking of Lin Feng’s current abilities, Lin Zhonghua even felt a flash of self-doubt… This kid is only twenty years old! When I was twenty, I was still an immature rookie!

Thinking of this, Lin Zhonghua couldn’t help but feel a bit proud; after all, Lin Feng didn’t let him down…

“Good son, you don’t need to worry about your dad’s affairs!” Lin Zhonghua patted Lin Feng’s shoulder and said with a smile, “Your dad has seen through a lot over the years, whether I can get promoted, it’s up to fate. Many things often go against one’s wishes, if you want something, often you must pretend not to care… Do you understand?”

Lin Feng was momentarily dumbfounded, suddenly feeling a lot of respect for Lin Zhonghua’s level of insight!