Ling Mingrui seemed uninterested in Yang Yuanshan’s illness in Tanzhou and quickly changed the topic.
He asked Luo Ziling about Yang Yuanshan’s view on Yang Yunlin and Yang Qingye’s chaotic behavior.
Luo Ziling relayed Yang Yuanshan’s attitude.
"Do you believe his words?" Ling Mingrui asked Luo Ziling with a teasing expression.
Luo Ziling was taken aback, not expecting Ling Mingrui to inquire like that.
Before Ling Mingrui asked him this question, he hadn’t considered it; he naturally believed Yang Yuanshan.
All along, Luo Ziling thought Yang Yuanshan disapproved of Yang Yunlin and Yang Qingye’s actions, hence his estrangement from Yang Yunlin.
But after hearing Ling Mingrui’s question, Luo Ziling began to doubt his perspective.
If Yang Yuanshan’s attitude was clear, would Yang Qingye dare to act so recklessly?
After serious thought, Luo Ziling felt it unlikely.
It seems Yang Yuanshan had tacitly approved Yang Qingye’s behavior to some extent.
Thinking about this, Luo Ziling felt a bit angry.
No wonder Yang Qingye dared to be so arrogant today.
Yang Yuanshan was truly reprehensible, despite having saved his life, treated him like this.
Luo Ziling felt good about not holding back his temper today and slapping Yang Qingye.
Though it made Yang Qingyin a bit uncomfortable, it checked Yang Yuanshan:
Even in front of Yang Qingyin, he dared to slap Yang Qingye; if Yang Qingye acted more arrogantly, he might take harsher actions.
Luo Ziling also thought about the subsequent changes in Yang Yuanshan’s attitude.
Perhaps Yang Yuanshan’s change in attitude resulted from Luo Ziling’s stern bullying of Yang Qingye.
Yang Yuanshan might think that without showing some kindness, things would be more troublesome.
Luo Ziling recounted Yang Yuanshan’s attitude shift, including comparing him to Chen Ruchang; afterward, Yang Yuanshan suddenly suggested having dinner together, inviting Yang Yunlin’s family, and later agreeing to attend Ling Ruonan’s wedding.
These things, he hadn’t had time to fully tell Ling Ruonan.
Upon hearing Luo Ziling’s words, Ling Mingrui and Ling Ruonan were quite surprised.
Ling Mingrui thought for a moment, then couldn’t help but laugh.
"Seems like Yang Yuanshan is indeed indulging his son and grandson. They think that because of Yang Qingyin, you might not dare to act up and would take a peace-making attitude. Didn’t expect you to be so fiery, actually slapped Yang Qingye and almost strangled him. Yang Yuanshan got a bit scared, worrying you might impulsively kill his grandson." After laughing twice, Ling Mingrui continued, "You compared him with Chen Ruchang, he felt you were using this to threaten him. So, he softened his tone and showed kindness to you. He’s afraid!"
Ling Ruonan, hearing Ling Mingrui’s analysis, also nodded thoughtfully.
"Mom, if Yang Yuanshan really invites our family over for dinner, and Yang Yunlin’s family attends too, what should we do?" Luo Ziling asked Ling Ruonan in front of Ling Mingrui.
Ling Ruonan thought for a moment and said, "If Yang Yuanshan invites us for dinner, then we’ll accept the invitation. As for how Yang Yunlin treats us, that’s not important. If Yang Yunlin wants to cause trouble at Yang Yuanshan’s banquet, then we’ll have an entertaining show to watch."
Ling Mingrui tapped his fingers on the sofa, keeping the rhythm as he said, "Yang Yuanshan will invite you for dinner, probably not worried about Yang Yunlin causing trouble. If Yang Yunlin dares to disrupt such a gathering, then there’s a real problem in their father-son relationship. That’s actually a good thing, and we’d be glad to see it happen."
Ling Ruonan lightly nodded, agreeing with Ling Mingrui.
Luo Ziling thought a bit and said, "Should we try provocation? It might test the relationship between Yang Yuanshan and Yang Yunlin. If Yang Yunlin loses his temper, and we get upset, Yang Yuanshan would feel embarrassed and might compromise on some matters."
"Let’s see when the time comes!" Ling Mingrui didn’t express anything specific, "Anyway, you all have experience in adapting, no matter what happens, you can handle it."
Luo Ziling also talked about inviting Yang Yuanshan to attend Ling Ruonan’s wedding.
After Luo Ziling mentioned this, Ling Mingrui chuckled again, "Kid, you like to challenge people!"
Luo Ziling replied half-jokingly, "I think if he agrees to attend my parents’ wedding, that would clearly show everyone that any grudges between our Luo Family and Yang Family, Yang Family and Ling Family are settled, and the conflicts from twenty years ago are completely over."
"You’ve given Yang Yuanshan quite the dilemma!" Ling Mingrui laughed, "You’re his lifesaver, having helped him so much; he should come and congratulate your parents out of gratitude. If you invited him and he doesn’t show up, that would be quite insensitive."
He praised Ling Ruonan, "Your son’s actions show he’s quite clever."
"Dad, Ziling slapped Yang Qingye today. I think Qingye will surely hold a grudge, and being the type who sometimes acts without much consideration, his impulsiveness can be destructive." Ling Ruonan expressed concern, "He won’t forget that slap; he’ll definitely try to retaliate."
Ling Mingrui didn’t respond to Ling Ruonan’s comment, instead asked Luo Ziling, "How are you considering your marriage now?"
Luo Ziling felt a bit embarrassed, glanced at Ling Ruonan and Ling Mingrui, and awkwardly lowered his head, "I haven’t thought much about it. Since I’m not of marriage age yet, let’s take it one step at a time."
"We hope you and Yang Qingyin get engaged and make that publicly known, but you disagree. Now look at all these issues occurring; if your feud with Yang Yunlin and Yang Qingye continues, do you think your relationship can sustain and eventually lead to marriage? If that happens, you’ll face many difficulties; have you considered that?" Ling Mingrui calmly stated, "If you’d agreed to get engaged to Yang Qingyin from the start, formalizing your relationship, Yang Yunlin and Yang Qingye’s attitude might have been different. Being engaged means we can hold the initiative."
"Grandpa, it’s all about gain and loss; maybe unexpected changes will occur, and we’ll reconsider things then." Luo Ziling smiled, "Time will reveal what choices to make. I feel that not finalizing my marriage now is more beneficial. If it’s settled, some help from others disappears."
Ling Mingrui’s eyes brightened as he glanced at Luo Ziling, ultimately just nodding lightly.