"It's nothing …" Ling Xiao wasn't used to talking about his predicament in front of his daughter. However, under Ling Lan's increasingly cold gaze, Ling Xiao could only smile bitterly and say, "Currently, the law enforcement department is chasing after me for secretly transferring the god-class mecha to you. However, I can still handle it."
His daughter was severely injured but still waited for him to come back. Wasn't it because she was worried about him? Ling Xiao felt warmth in his heart. He gave up on trying to maintain his dignity as a father and told his daughter the truth.
Ling Lan went into deep thought after hearing this. In reality, she was looking at the Federation's regulations regarding god-class mechas that Little Four found. She wanted to find a way to solve this problem.
Li Lanfeng also went into deep thought. If he wanted Ling Lan to be safe, he had to ensure General Ling Xiao's safety.
Ling Xiao was also thinking about how to solve this problem perfectly. He didn't want to waste his energy on such a small matter. He had more important things to do.
The study room suddenly became quiet. Luo Lang looked at the three people in the study room in confusion. However, he didn't dare to disturb them.
The Federation's regulations regarding god-class mechas did state that god-class mechas must be used by a dedicated person. Unless there was an emergency, it was forbidden to separate the mecha from the user. It also made it clear that god-class mechas were the weapons of the nation. It was forbidden to use them for private purposes. Ling Xiao had made mistakes on these two points. It was reasonable for him to be impeached.
However, this didn't mean that Ling Xiao would definitely be impeached. If the First Marshal wanted to protect Ling Xiao, there was a way.
Ling Lan looked at the rule that only the three great marshals had the right to use. She frowned.
Desperate times call for desperate measures! As long as the First Marshal was willing to use this rule, nothing would happen to Ling Xiao.
"Father, what's the First Marshal's attitude now?" Ling Lan suddenly broke the silence and asked.
"He hasn't said anything yet." Ling Xiao frowned as well. The entire military had chosen to remain silent on this matter. When the second faction chose to remain silent, he still had some clues. After all, Marshal Song owed him a favor. He originally thought that the third faction would take the opportunity to make a move, but he did not expect that the third faction would also remain silent, which was beyond his expectation.
The two marshals fell silent. With the First Marshal's personality, he wouldn't easily express his opinion.
"Is it possible … to give up?" Ling Lan asked vaguely, but Ling Xiao knew what Ling Lan wanted to ask.
"Currently, it's not possible." Ling Xiao gave this answer after serious consideration. Ling Xiao could feel the First Marshal's love for him. Even if this love was slowly disappearing as he grew, it was still not enough for the First Marshal to give up on him.
Ling Xiao was a person who knew how to be grateful. He treasured the First Marshal's love for him. This was also why he chose to join the First Marshal's faction in such a high-profile manner after he returned.
Ling Xiao knew that his relationship with the First Marshal had changed. He could not return to the time when he trusted the First Marshal wholeheartedly. However, he still chose to continue following the First Marshal until the First Marshal no longer needed him.
"But he won't help you, right?" Ling Lan went straight to the point. If not, Ling Xiao, as a general, wouldn't be in such a difficult situation because of the law enforcement department.
"Maybe, everyone is waiting to see who will help me." Ling Xiao thought deeper than Ling Lan.
"I understand." Ling Lan understood why Ling Xiao was so passive during this period of time. The three marshals didn't make a move because they wanted to know how much power Ling Xiao had. However, Ling Xiao would rather be in a difficult situation than expose his men.
"However, if this matter continues to spread, it won't be good for you, father." The three marshals could afford to drag this out but Ling Xiao couldn't. Once they entered the legal process, Ling Xiao would have to stop all his work. If this dragged on for more than three months, he might not even be able to keep his position. The 23rd Division that he worked so hard to build would become someone else's.
"I understand. That's why I'm also thinking about how to solve this matter without hurting myself." What Ling Lan knew, Ling Xiao knew even better. If that really happened, he would have to expose some of his men.
Li Lanfeng, who had been listening to the conversation between Ling Xiao and Ling Lan, suddenly interrupted, "Actually, the general still has a chance."
"What do you mean?" Ling Lan asked. Li Lanfeng was always full of tricks. Perhaps he had thought of things that they didn't think of.
"General Ling Xiao has a huge advantage. He can use it," Li Lanfeng replied.
"Oh? I have an advantage? " Ling Xiao raised his eyebrows in surprise. His subordinates had researched and confirmed that he was at a disadvantage everywhere. He didn't expect this young Li Lanfeng to say that he had a huge advantage. This made Ling Xiao curious.
"Yes. General, have you forgotten that you're the Federation's idol?" Li Lanfeng pointed out Ling Xiao's position in the hearts of the normal soldiers and citizens.
Ling Lan's eyes lit up. "Apply for public debate."
"Public debate? This matter is a little big. Let me think about it. " Ling Lan and Li Lanfeng's words gave Ling Xiao a new idea. He started to think about the pros and cons of doing this and whether it was feasible or not.
"The general has indeed broken the rules. However, in front of family and the results of the battle, it's nothing," Li Lanfeng said confidently.
"Results!"
"Family!"
Ling Xiao and Ling Lan each said one. Ling Lan's eyes lit up, but Ling Xiao frowned.
If they didn't apply for public debate, Ling Xiao could only debate internally. If the law enforcement department insisted that Ling Xiao was guilty, no matter what Ling Xiao said, it would be useless. However, the law enforcement department couldn't hide the truth from the public. With Ling Xiao's position in the hearts of the people, the probability of him gaining support was very high. If he used these two arguments to fight back, it was impossible for him to lose.
This way, Ling Xiao wouldn't have to expose his own people. He alone was enough.
Ling Xiao wasn't someone who liked to publicize his private matters. This was also the reason why he didn't want to make the debate public.
"However, if this is the case, Lan 'er, you will be in the limelight." Once the fact that Ling Lan was his son was made public, the chances of Ling Lan regaining her identity as a female would be even smaller. This was not what Ling Xiao had planned. This was why Ling Xiao didn't want to make it public.
"Regiment commander might be in more danger, but at the same time, it's also an opportunity." As long as Ling Xiao was fine, no one would dare to covet Ling Lan's 250 Ace Mecha Clan.
In the end, Li Lanfeng didn't give up hope of letting Ling Lan stay in the military. Li Lanfeng wanted to use this chance to make the public understand Ling Lan's contributions and status. This way, the higher-ups of the military wouldn't dare to touch Ling Lan. This way, even if Ling Lan couldn't operate a mecha due to his injuries, he would still be the only regiment commander of 250 Ace Mecha Clan.
Everything Li Lanfeng did now was for this purpose.
PS: I'm crying. Writer's block is everywhere … Madam is stuck again. I actually took four hours to write this chapter … So, this is the only chapter I have today. I hope that Madam will be able to pass the test tomorrow.
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