Chapter 281 The Truth About Adoption
When Chen Jinliang relayed the message back to the association, staff were busily herding animals onto vehicles.
On the contrary, there were hardly any people on Meng Qingyin and Lu Ling's side, which made Meng Qingyin, the "kidnapper" who was completely ignored, feel a little awkward.
But her awkwardness was broken when Chen Jinliang appeared.
Chen Jinliang still remembered Meng Qingyin, after all, he was the one who personally awarded her the title of Goodwill Ambassador.
He stared at Meng Qingyin: "Where are your accomplices?"
They didn't care at all about Lu Ling being taken hostage.
Meng Qingyin avoided answering, instead saying meaningfully, "Now doesn't seem like the time to worry about this, does it? Don't forget, Lu Ling is still in my hands."
Chen Jinliang then noticed Lu Ling and said in a nonchalant tone, "Release Lu Ling."
Meng Qingyin seized the opportunity to make a condition: "I can release her, but you must hand over Master Meng'er."
Lu Ling was stunned and looked at Chen Jinliang in disbelief.
Did the chairman arrest Master Monel?
Why did he arrest Master Monument?
“Impossible,” Chen Jinliang refused without hesitation, a gentle smile on his face. “Master Monument is a guest I personally invited. There’s no way he’ll go with you.”
Meng Qingyin sneered: "You invited your friends over? Is your way of treating friends to knock them out, take them away, and lock them up?"
Lu Ling hurriedly asked, "President, is what she said true? Why did you treat Master Meng'er like that? What happened between you two?"
"Lu Ling, don't you know what kind of person I am? You were actually misled by a few words from an outsider. I'm very disappointed in you." Chen Jinliang looked at Lu Ling and said with obvious disappointment.
“I…” Lu Ling was speechless for a moment.
Meng Qingyin: "Stop manipulating her. You adopted her because you were interested in her special ability to soothe animals, right?"
Chen Jinliang is a cunning old fox who hides his true intentions; he only cares about profit and nothing else.
Would someone like that, overflowing with compassion, adopt an orphan girl? There must be some ulterior motive.
If he wanted to profit from animals, the deer spirit's special abilities were the most suitable.
He didn't care about adoption; he just needed someone loyal to him to take care of the animals.
Upon hearing her words, Chen Jinliang's expression froze, and he immediately denied it: "Don't try to sow discord between me and Lu Ling. What exactly are you and your accomplices planning to do by sneaking into the association? Are you trying to steal the animals and make some dirty deals?"
"The thief cries 'Stop thief!'" Meng Qingyin scoffed. "Is that all the value you see in animals?"
Chen Jinliang choked, realizing he couldn't say anything more, otherwise Lu Ling would definitely become suspicious.
That's right, he did adopt Lu Ling because he was attracted by her special abilities.
Lu Ling is his right-hand woman, and he absolutely cannot let this woman cause any discord between them.
Chen Jinliang looked at Meng Qingyin and said coldly, "No matter how many accomplices you have—if I'm not mistaken, they should all be outside the association now, right? I advise you to surrender obediently. As long as you repent and promise not to harm animals again, the association will give you a chance to start anew."
Meng Qingyin glanced at the vehicles over there and noticed that the staff had already loaded all the animals onto the trucks.
Very well, then she no longer needs to deal with Chairman Chen; it's time to move on to the next step.
Chairman Chen's words just now, without any explanation, labeled her as someone who harmed animals, which is a direct "convict" against them.
This was all to dispel Lu Ling's doubts, so that Lu Ling would continue to work hard for him in the future.
He really played his cards right. If the timing hadn't been so bad, Meng Qingyin would have applauded him.
As for Master Monl, he probably won't transfer him to the association, perhaps...
Those two vehicles transporting animals are the key.
Meng Qingyin quickly sent a message in the group, telling them to keep a close eye on the two cars. Then she looked at Chairman Chen with a regretful expression and said, "Since you insist on not handing over Master Meng'er, then I have nothing more to say."
As soon as she finished speaking, she made a move to slash Lu Ling's neck.
Lu Ling just stared blankly at Chen Jinliang, seemingly lost in thought.
Just then, the staff who had finished their work gathered around. Someone attacked Meng Qingyin from behind with a stick. With one blow, Meng Qingyin collapsed to the ground, the dagger in her hand falling to the ground. She "fainted" at the perfect moment.
The little one struggled symbolically for a while, but was "outmatched" and was knocked unconscious.
Chen Jinliang sneered: "You dare to negotiate with me on my turf? You're overestimating yourself!"
He stepped forward, took off Meng Qingyin's watch and put it away, saying, "Lock her up first."
Lu Ling suddenly seemed to snap out of her daze and stepped in front of Meng Qingyin, asking, "What are you trying to do?"
Chen Jinliang smiled gently at her: "Lu Ling, she and her accomplices are poachers. You don't really believe what she said, do you? I'm just temporarily detaining her. Once we catch her accomplices, we'll have them undergo intensive reform and education so they'll never poach animals again. Isn't that how we always deal with poachers?"
If these people dare to try and steal his money, then let them earn it but not live to spend it.
Lu Ling lowered his head in deep thought.
Yes, that's how their association always deals with poachers, she shouldn't have any objections.
But……
Are Meng Qingyin and her group really poachers?
Were all the things she just said lies?
"President, can I take charge of their reform and rehabilitation?" she asked. "I will make sure they have truly reformed before letting them go."
Chen Jinliang smiled and refused: "Lu Ling, the association has a clear division of labor and everyone has their own responsibilities, and your duties are not in this area. If I give you special treatment just because you have a closer relationship with me than others, how am I supposed to manage the others in the future?"
Lu Ling remained silent for a long while, then glanced at Meng Qingyin on the ground, "...I understand."
Chairman Chen was pleased with her understanding. "Alright, you can go ahead and get busy. Leave this to me."
Only after confirming that Lu Ling's figure had completely disappeared around the corner did Chen Jinliang's smile fade slightly.
Sure enough, the woman's words aroused Lu Ling's suspicion.
However, she will soon disappear completely.
"Take her away," Chen Jinliang said, no longer looking at Meng Qingyin. "You guys, come with me outside the association in a bit. Her accomplices are definitely still there."
Someone stepped forward and dragged Meng Qingyin inside. As for Zai Zai, although it had fainted, no one dared to touch it.
Chen Jinliang didn't know what species Zaizai was, so he simply had someone lock it in the green truck, then waved his hand, and the two trucks drove off one after the other toward the gate.
Chen Jinliang, along with a group of staff, also walked towards the gate in a grand procession.
He naturally didn't see Lu Ling returning, and without hesitation ran to the place where Meng Qingyin was imprisoned.
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