"Yang Yuanshan may treat you well, but he’s only using you!" Li Haiyang didn’t hide his thoughts, speaking very bluntly: "If it weren’t for his illness, Yang Yuanshan wouldn’t have changed his attitude towards you. He only started to show goodwill to you after realizing his health was a problem. After all, you cured my disability and pulled your Great Grandfather back from the brink of Ghost Gate Pass."
Luo Ziling was unsure why Li Haiyang was so agitated today, saying these things to him.
But he didn’t question anything and just listened carefully.
"Yang Yuanshan’s son died because of your father. Almost no parent is indifferent to their son’s death, even if they hold high positions. Not to mention, that incident greatly tarnished the Yang Family’s reputation. If Yang Yuanshan could let it go, the Yang Family wouldn’t have kept you and your father in the Northwest and Tibet for so many years. After you forced your way back, how many measures did they take against you? You know this better than anyone. It’s just that they were unlucky and didn’t succeed."
At this point, Li Haiyang sighed, "You, however, accidentally developed a good relationship with Yang Qingyin, which even made the grudges with the Yang Family look lighter. But there’s one thing you must remember: Yang Yuanshan and Yang Yunlin still want you dead. Even if they think they can expand their influence through an alliance between you and Yang Qingyin, this fact won’t change. Now that Yang Yuanshan’s illness is basically under control, they feel they don’t need your treatment anymore. Also, Yang Yuanshan hopes Yang Qingye can grow, and you are the best whetstone for him. With Yang Qingyin around, no matter what Yang Qingye does, you won’t deal him a heavy blow. That’s why things are this way. Looking at recent events, you should think deeply and understand why."
Even though he had anticipated Yang Yunlin and Yang Qingye’s persistent folly possibly had Yang Yuanshan’s silent approval, Luo Ziling was still very surprised after hearing Li Haiyang’s words.
He greatly trusted Li Haiyang, feeling grateful for helping Li Haiyang walk again, believing that Li Haiyang would not harm him but rather assist as much as possible. The events from the past six months confirmed his belief.
Li Haiyang indeed treated him very well and sincerely, more warmly than most people.
He believed that Li Haiyang was not trying to sow discord but had discovered something, hence the reminder.
But he did not interrupt, just listened quietly, with a solemn expression.
Li Haiyang thought Luo Ziling didn’t believe him, so he spoke more candidly.
"Yang Qingye is actually a simple-minded person, without much scheming, showing his dissatisfaction with you on his face. If he were more cunning, maintained a good relationship with you and then backstabbed you at a critical moment, you would face a fatal blow with no chance of recovery." Li Haiyang said, showing a cold smile, "Yang Yunlin and Yang Qingye, father and son, actually have high ambitions but little talent. Yang Yunlin is far less capable than your mother, and Yang Qingye cannot even be compared to you. However, Yang Yuanshan with his deep scheming, after using you hard, let his son and grandson come after you. Unfortunately, his son and grandson fell short, losing ground before harming you. But if Yang Qingye learns from his mistakes, he can still grow; setbacks are the best experiences. If one day Yang Qingye becomes very mature, you will truly be in danger."
"Thank you for the reminder, Senior, I will definitely keep it in mind!" Luo Ziling seriously thanked him and then sincerely expressed his views, "I also feel that Yang Yuanshan’s intentions are not so simple, but I’m not very clear about what tricks they’re playing behind the scenes. Plus, I’ve been away for more than a month, and everyone around me followed me to Europe. So, we don’t have the manpower to pay attention to many things. In the future, I’ll pay more attention. I’ll also carefully consider how to deal with Yang Qingye."
"You still have illusions, right?" Li Haiyang shook his head, "Is everything because of Yang Qingyin?"
Luo Ziling didn’t deny it and nodded gently.
"At our age, we hardly consider love but focus mostly on realistic factors." Li Haiyang smiled bitterly, "Actually, from a realistic perspective, being with Yang Qingyin is really unsuitable. Even if you are together due to a family alliance, your relationship will be awkward, as the Ling Family and the Yang Family will ultimately have conflicts. So, from a realistic point of view, the best outcome for you two is a friendly breakup!"
Seeing Luo Ziling was about to say something, Li Haiyang gestured for him not to speak yet.
After Luo Ziling wisely closed his mouth, Li Haiyang continued, "I’m saying this only from a realistic perspective. I was young once too, and I know how important emotions are to someone at your age. Moreover, Yang Qingyin is indeed a very good girl, and you two match well. From an emotional perspective, I’d be happy to see you become a couple. When emotions and reality conflict, how they are ultimately resolved depends on you. Of course, issues of this nature often end tragically, as evidence by the experiences of your grandfather and parents. Yet, it might also turn around like it did for your parents, making tragedy into comedy."
Li Haiyang today was speaking without hesitations, discussing all sorts of things related to the Yang Family, naturally surprising Luo Ziling.
He finally couldn’t help but ask Li Haiyang in a low voice, "Senior, did you discover something?"
"What I discovered, I’ve just told you." Li Haiyang stopped smiling, "I haven’t talked about this with your parents, only with you. As for how I got the information, don’t ask. In short, you must be careful of the Yang Family people no matter what."
"Thank you, Senior!" Luo Ziling understood what Li Haiyang meant.
Li Haiyang, after learning the truth about some matters, frankly reminded him not to fall for the Yang Family’s tricks.
Yang Yuanshan using him, Luo Ziling felt a bit disappointed.
But after thinking it over, he felt it was normal for an old fox like Yang Yuanshan to do such things; he didn’t dwell on it too much.
"You not only have to guard against the Yang Family but also the Fang Family; the greatest harm might come from the Fang Family. Their relationship with you has always been good, but if they suddenly move against you, stabbing you in the back, you might be unprepared." Li Haiyang spoke in a lower voice, "Many people believe that your grandfather might cultivate your mother as his successor. Most Ling Family people don’t want to see this, nor do the Yang Family or Fang Family. So, the troubles you and your mother encounter will only increase."
Finally, Li Haiyang said to Luo Ziling with great emotion, "I have no son, so when you appeared, I often regarded you as my own. Additionally, you are my lifesaver, so I speak to you frankly on many matters. Also, my future is largely tied with yours; Ling Zhengping doesn’t have a good relationship with me, so I can only stand firmly on your side. From any perspective, I hope you stay safe and grow stronger. I’m sharing all this today as I’m afraid you’re still in the dark."
"Your words, Senior, have been enlightening, and rest assured, I will be cautious and won’t let those who want to harm me succeed. Since we have common interests at stake, let’s work together to topple those who wish us harm." Luo Ziling said, but he still didn’t fully understand Li Haiyang’s intentions.
Li Haiyang hadn’t expressed everything on his mind!
Hearing this, Li Haiyang gave a knowing smile.