Chapter 108 - 107: Siblings
Ling Chen didn’t open it right away, just weighed it in his hand. Without opening it, he could guess what was inside. Right then, he unceremoniously stuffed the envelope into his jacket pocket.
"General, is there anything else?"
"You are currently working close to Nanrong Wanqing, right? I have a question for you," Qiao Zhen said seriously, "Do you know what Nanrong Wanqing’s research lab is working on?"
"This..." Ling Chen hesitated immediately. He was naturally aware of the secrets of the research lab, but the fact that Nanrong Wanqing had confided these secrets to him showed her trust in him. Revealing these secrets to others without Nanrong Wanqing’s permission would be a betrayal of that trust.
However, the one asking was the General, the person who had personally groomed him. If he didn’t tell, he felt like he’d be letting the General down.
He felt troubled for a moment, unsure of what to choose.
Qiao Zhen frowned and said, "What, is there something you can’t say in front of me?"
"No, General, I..."
"Alright, since he doesn’t want to talk about it, let’s not push him any further," He Ziyun seemed to perceive Ling Chen’s internal conflict and took the initiative to help him out, "Regardless of what Nanrong Wanqing’s lab is researching, the fact that it’s attracted attention shows the importance of the subject. Ling Chen, with you by Nanrong Wanqing’s side, I trust you will ensure her and the lab’s safety."
With the elder leader speaking out, Qiao Zhen naturally did not press further.