Ling Ruonan felt more deeply than Luo Ziling.
She was aware that Luo Liansheng’s words today were somewhat blunt, implying a criticism of Ling Mingrui’s favoritism.
However, Ling Mingrui lowered his stance, so Luo Liansheng didn’t directly point this out.
He expressed this through comments about Ling Jinhua’s favoritism.
Luo Liansheng spoke directly, without pleasantries.
Ling Mingrui didn’t mind Luo Liansheng’s directness, which relieved her a bit.
She also understood the relationship between Luo Liansheng and Ling Mingrui, these two old men had known each other for so many years, their temperaments were clear to each other.
Moreover, since they were in-laws, Ling Ruonan also relaxed.
She was afraid of expressing the wrong meaning, so she didn’t offer any opinions.
After discussing matters with Luo Liansheng, Ling Mingrui talked to Luo Ziling about the aftermath of Ling Haijun’s injury.
After the incident, a group of people came to Ling Mingrui to discuss solutions, and at that time, Ling Mingrui was very angry. However, after Ling Mingrui expressed his anger, Ling Zhengping and Ling Minglan softened and did not act brashly. They discussed to come up with a resolution.
Regarding this issue, Ling Mingrui was certainly dissatisfied with the Ling Family’s internal conflict, equally dissatisfied with some people using Li Xiaoqing to deal with Luo Ziling and Ling Haijun. He also knew that the dissatisfaction of the Ling Family members with Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan had reached its peak.
If there wasn’t a proper reconciliation, a good suppression, a balanced approach, things would become even more troublesome.
Someone was bound to encounter big trouble, while Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan might not necessarily suffer.
Ling Mingrui understood very well, even if Ling Zhengping personally intervened, he might not be able to do anything about Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan. Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan hadn’t used extreme measures; if they acted as ruthlessly as others, many Ling Family members might have already reincarnated.
After knowing that Luo Ziling didn’t retaliate with harsh measures, Ling Mingrui praised his calmness and consideration for the bigger picture.
Ling Mingrui didn’t mince words when expressing his intentions in front of Luo Liansheng, Ling Ruonan, and Luo Ziling, stating that the Ling Family must not experience internal strife; unity was essential, or else the influence of the Ling Family would sharply decline.
The significant decline in the strength of the Chen Family recently served as a cautionary example.
Upon discussing matters related to the Chen Family, Luo Ziling asked about Chen Ruchang’s illness.
Ling Mingrui handed a medical record to Luo Ziling, allowing him to review and make his own judgment about Chen Ruchang’s condition.
Luo Ziling compared this medical record to the one he had seen earlier and discovered that Chen Ruchang’s various physical indicators were gradually deteriorating; he understood the situation now.
"When a person’s immune system is overwhelmed, the body’s resistance will sharply decline." Luo Ziling handed the medical record to Luo Liansheng for review, speaking softly to Ling Mingrui, "During the treatment of tumor patients, if the immune system inside the body can withstand the attack of tumor cells, the body will temporarily recover. But if the defensive line is breached by tumor cells, failing to eliminate or suppress the attack of tumor tissue in time, the patient’s condition will worsen. The collapse of the immune system’s defense is akin to a dam breach, once it collapses, reversing the situation in a short time is impossible. The inevitable result of failing to reverse is the large-scale replication of tumor tissue, and once there is rapid proliferation of these abnormal tissues, it will severely affect the functions of the patient’s internal organs, eventually leading to multiple organ failure and the patient’s death."
"So, does this mean that it won’t be long before Chen Ruchang dies?" Ling Mingrui asked calmly.
Luo Ziling solemnly nodded, "Based on the conditions recorded in this medical report, if there are no surprises, it will likely be around the end of the year or the beginning of next year."
Ling Mingrui didn’t inquire further, simply nodded lightly.
Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan did not discuss matters related to Zhao Guosheng with Ling Mingrui yet; they planned to do so after dinner, not in front of Luo Liansheng.
Ling Mingrui also didn’t ask about other matters.
Xie Enhua timely emerged from the kitchen, inviting everyone to dinner.
The group then got up and walked into the dining room to have dinner.
Ling Mingrui brought out a bottle of Yuezhou Old Wine that had been stored for many years, Luo Ziling took it, broke the clay seal, and poured a bowl for each Luo Liansheng and Ling Mingrui.
Ling Mingrui and Luo Liansheng no longer discussed serious topics, instead, they talked about some interesting past events.
The atmosphere became relaxed.
The two old men drank quite a bit, and Luo Ziling, Ling Ruonan, and Xie Enhua accompanied them, drinking some until the whole jar of wine was finished.
After dinner, Luo Liansheng pulled Xie Enhua aside for a conversation, while Ling Mingrui asked Luo Ziling to accompany him for a game of chess.
Before starting to play chess, Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan seized the opportunity to discuss the matter concerning Zhao Guosheng.
Upon hearing what Luo Ziling said, Ling Mingrui was slightly surprised.
"That person, he’s quite shrewd!" Ling Mingrui chuckled, "After being pushed into that position, he became somewhat arrogant, often acting in opposition to what he claimed. It’s not necessarily a bad thing for him to suffer a bit, to learn from his mistakes. Since he wants you to speak a few words in front of others, you can agree to it. But, make sure he doesn’t get too complacent, otherwise, he will continue to be complacent and not listen to me. Besides, find a way to have him promote Li Haiyang and your father; these two I trust more. As for other matters, I will address them in person."
"Alright!" Luo Ziling readily agreed.
Even though Ling Mingrui spoke quite simply, Luo Ziling understood that the seemingly straightforward words of Ling Mingrui carried complex implications.
The position Zhao Guosheng currently holds was pushed by the Ling Family, but after gaining that position, Zhao Guosheng didn’t quite listen to the Ling Family anymore and had other thoughts in mind. Now, the Ling Family isn’t fully supporting him, which is why he feels a sense of crisis.
With the Ling Family not fully supporting him, and other families having criticisms of him as well, the seemingly impressive Zhao Guosheng naturally feels a strong sense of crisis, which isn’t strange at all.
In dealing with Luo Ziling this way, Zhao Guosheng isn’t actually lowering his stance, but rather trying to send a message to the Ling Family, indicating that he is willing to admit his mistakes.
When big figures do things, no matter what they do, it carries special significance—thinking this, Luo Ziling couldn’t help but smile wryly.
He understood, he was still just a piece on the chessboard, moved around by others.
They sought him out, treated him well, merely to use him, to treat him as a communication tool, a step towards achieving their goals.
"I understand what to do!" Luo Ziling didn’t voice his dissatisfaction, "The next time I help Yang Yuanshan with treatment, I will mention Zhao Guosheng, and if there is an opportunity to be with Fang Xiang alone, I will also bring it up. After all, they all know about Zhao Guosheng seeking treatment."
Ling Mingrui further instructed, "If Wang Rongjun returns, try to meet with him once, and if possible, win him over!"
"Alright!" Luo Ziling readily agreed.