Chen Xiaoyi started to understand Luo Ziling’s question.
She realized that Luo Ziling’s intention was to test her willingness to help the Luo Family.
Chen Xiaoyi was conflicted, not knowing how to answer Luo Ziling’s question.
Luo Ziling didn’t press her further but instead sat beside her and gently said, "You should take a nap now while the child is still asleep. Relax a bit and you’ll feel better. I’ll give you a massage, and after you fall asleep, I’ll go out to talk to them. The most important thing for you now is to take good care of your health and raise the child to be healthy and strong. You can think about other things later."
"Alright!" Chen Xiaoyi reached out and hugged Luo Ziling, complying obediently.
The hug Luo Ziling gave her instantly dissipated the grievance she felt inside.
Sometimes, people are peculiar like this—a small gesture from someone you care about can ease all the grievances in your heart.
A hug from Luo Ziling, followed by a considerate massage, made Chen Xiaoyi’s grievances vanish instantly.
With Luo Ziling’s help, she relaxed and fell asleep.
After Chen Xiaoyi fell asleep, Luo Ziling left the room.
Ling Ruonan was still chatting with Fenghuang and Lin Lan, but they paused when they saw him come out.
Fenghuang stood up and bade farewell to Ling Ruonan.
"Mrs. Ling, I have some matters to attend to, so I’ll leave first. I’ll report back to you after I return to the country." After speaking, Fenghuang nodded to Luo Ziling and left.
The nanny didn’t initially realize Chen Xiaoyi’s unusual status, but in the past couple of days, she has deeply sensed Chen Xiaoyi’s extraordinary background.
The people who came to visit Chen Xiaoyi are even more extraordinary, which frightened her into not daring to say a single more word.
That evening, after Ling Ruonan and the others came over, she hid in the neighboring room, not daring to come out.
It was only when Luo Ziling invited her over to look after Chen Xiaoyi and the child that she nervously went into the master bedroom.
The nanny thought Luo Ziling was the son of a wealthy family, while Chen Xiaoyi was his lover or partner. Chen Xiaoyi insisted on giving birth to the child, hoping to use the child to marry into the wealthy family.
Ling Ruonan and Luo Ziling really seemed like the lady and young master of a wealthy family, and their demeanor was unlike that of ordinary people.
After Chen Xiaoyi gave birth, they all came over, undoubtedly discussing how to handle matters concerning Chen Xiaoyi and her daughter.
She also felt pity for Chen Xiaoyi because having a daughter made the treatment different. If she had a son, the treatment would be quite different.
In her heart, sons and daughters have different weights, and she knows well that in wealthy families, sons hold much more weight than daughters. She worried about Chen Xiaoyi and her daughter’s fate, and thus wanted to find an opportunity to talk to Chen Xiaoyi and offer some advice.
Women, sometimes, are just gossipy and their sympathy can overflow.
Ling Ruonan didn’t stay much longer, and after some small talk, she stood up, preparing to go back and rest.
Luo Ziling also stood up, saying he wanted to escort Ling Ruonan back.
Ling Ruonan asked Lin Lan to escort her, instructing Luo Ziling to stay here and take care of Chen Xiaoyi.
Luo Ziling insisted on escorting Ling Ruonan: "Mom, you definitely won’t get a good night’s sleep. I’ll go and give you a massage, and then you’ll be able to rest well!"
Ling Ruonan thought for a moment and eventually agreed.
Lin Lan volunteered to stay behind to look after Chen Xiaoyi, allowing Luo Ziling to escort Ling Ruonan with peace of mind.
Luo Ziling understood that Lin Lan wanted to talk to him alone, so he didn’t say much and nodded in agreement.
On the way to escort Ling Ruonan back to the hotel, Luo Ziling softly asked her, "Mom, what arrangements have you made?"
"I will have someone prepare a place for Chen Xiaoyi to live, buy her a house, and arrange a few caretakers. The temporary nanny should not be used. In any case, they can’t be exposed to the public, letting others know. Remember not to mention these matters to anyone, including Yang Qingyin, Luo Yuqing, and Ouyang Feifei. I’ll talk to your father and grandfather. As for your maternal grandparents, you absolutely cannot mention it to them now; otherwise, it will backfire. Your staff also need strict instructions not to speak indiscriminately."
"Okay!" Luo Ziling understood that Ling Ruonan’s arrangements were intended to provide Chen Xiaoyi with a more comfortable life, but simultaneously they were a method of monitoring them. If anything happened, she would be able to respond promptly.
Luo Ziling also understood that whatever he did, as long as he couldn’t provide Chen Xiaoyi with a proper status and couldn’t marry her, it was unfair to her.
Therefore, regarding how to arrange for her and her daughter, he complied with Ling Ruonan’s instructions.
Seeing Luo Ziling had no objections to her arrangements, Ling Ruonan didn’t elaborate further.
Upon arriving at the hotel where Ling Ruonan was staying, Ling Ruonan first went to take a shower.
When Ling Ruonan went to take a shower, Luo Ziling pondered over the day’s events.
Thinking about it later, he could only sigh helplessly.
Chen Xiaoyi’s decision to have a child, regardless of perspective, was unwise.
Luo Ziling also thought so, feeling Chen Xiaoyi was being impulsive.
He also worried about Chen Xiaoyi using this to threaten them or the Chen Family.
If Chen Xiaoyi did so, it would be the worst outcome.
Luckily, Chen Xiaoyi wasn’t impulsive right now; she was merely being driven by maternal instincts that overwhelmed her emotions.
As long as her daughter was safe and could grow up smoothly, she wouldn’t worry too much about other things, at least for now.
As a woman, Ling Ruonan was acutely aware of this and didn’t force Chen Xiaoyi into anything, but she still couldn’t fully relax. So she provided Chen Xiaoyi with a settled life while sending people to care for and monitor her. If Chen Xiaoyi could fulfill her promise not to demand anything, then everyone would live in peace.
If Chen Xiaoyi wasn’t satisfied with these, Ling Ruonan would undoubtedly take measures.
Luo Ziling was very clear that if Chen Xiaoyi made no demands, the ultimate result would be that everyone except Chen Xiaoyi preferred.
Treating Chen Xiaoyi this way was undoubtedly unfair. A woman born into the world should rightfully have the happiness of a fulfilling life—a complete family, a dependable man, and harmonious family life.
But now, it seemed he couldn’t give her any of that.
When interacting with Chen Xiaoyi, he never considered they could end up living together.
Luo Ziling believed Chen Xiaoyi thought the same way, not expecting them to marry and live together; perhaps keeping the child was simply driven by maternal instincts.
But regardless, Luo Ziling felt guilty towards her, understanding more deeply Ling Ruonan’s repeated urgings to tread carefully, highlighting the importance of such advice. A man, who cannot bear responsibility, must manage his primal desires.
This was a lesson he must learn.
He thought of Lin Lan again, the woman who frequently said she wanted to have a son with him.
"Women are indeed complicated, and life is just too dramatic, isn’t it?" With this thought, Luo Ziling could only muster a bitter smile.