In the 2008–09 season, Ling Cong scored 15 goals for Happy Valley and was the club's top scorer.

It was a mistake for the media to report that he was arrested and he worried about his future in Hong Kong football.

[4] Ling Cong joined Tuen Mun for the 2011–12 Hong Kong First Division League season.

On 23 October 2011, Lin Cong scored a hat-trick and helped Tuen Mun beat Sham Shui Po 6:2.

[5] On 30 October 2012, due to the divestment of Tuen Mun president Chan Keung, various key players, including Ling Cong, and the whole coaching team were released by the club.