Ling Mingrui actually said that, which took Ling Ruonan and Luo Ziling by surprise.
Both found themselves a bit caught off guard.
Finally, Luo Ziling gave an awkward smile: "Grandfather, I understand what you mean, I’ll act accordingly when the time comes!"
Ling Ruonan looked at Ling Mingrui, then at Luo Ziling, and ultimately said nothing.
Ling Mingrui also inquired about Wang Zhengqiang and Lin Zeping’s recent activities.
Ling Ruonan and Luo Ziling answered truthfully, without concealing anything.
The three talked for about an hour until Xie Enhua called them to dinner, ending their conversation.
After dinner, the three chatted for a while longer, covering most of the important topics, then Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan left.
In the car as they departed, Luo Ziling asked Ling Ruonan: "Mom, what do you think Grandfather really means?"
"Your Grandfather has basically accepted our suggestions," Ling Ruonan said softly. "I think he originally hadn’t decided how to deal with the Chen Family, but after hearing our suggestions, he’s considering taking a tougher approach. His willingness to work with us shows that his attitude towards us continues to change for the better."
"Mom, do you think Grandfather might double-cross us?" Afraid Ling Ruonan might misunderstand, Luo Ziling quickly explained after asking: "Grandfather is, after all, the Ling Family’s Family Head, so he must prioritize the Ling Family’s interests first. Therefore, I think he won’t put our interests first. It’s normal for him to do us a disservice if it’s for the Ling Family’s sake. If this possibility actually exists, we need to be mentally prepared."
Although Luo Ziling’s words made Ling Ruonan feel a bit uncomfortable, she nonetheless agreed with her son’s analysis.
"Then let’s prepare for our own protection, so we won’t be caught off guard."
Luo Ziling nodded and said no more.
After returning home together, the mother and son prepared to discuss more matters.
Before discussing anything, Luo Ziling called Wuyue and Lin Lan to inquire about their situation.
Wuyue was constantly busy, and Luo Ziling’s call was directly cut off.
After talking with Lin Lan, it took her a few minutes to return the call.
In the call, she told Luo Ziling that she had found new clues in the evening.
She would tell Luo Ziling the details once she returned.
While talking to Lin Lan, Luo Ziling received some new information.
Wuyue had made more discoveries, greatly lifting Luo Ziling’s spirits.
"Mom, let me handle what we do next. You focus on preparing for the wedding, all right?" After hanging up on Wuyue, Luo Ziling smilingly told Ling Ruonan: "After your wedding, why not travel somewhere together as a honeymoon?"
"No way!" Ling Ruonan shook her head, "Honeymoons are unnecessary at our age. Getting married will already be laughed at. Why go through such hassle?"
However, Luo Ziling disagreed with Ling Ruonan, asserting seriously: "Mom, precisely because this marriage took so long, you should treat it with even more reverence than young couples do. Every ritual should be more grand. Indifference would imply you don’t care about marriage either. You should cherish the wedding ceremony more than young couples do, imprinting the process in memory so it’s never forgotten. Hence the ceremony must be grand with a romantic honeymoon trip. You’ve barely traveled or met together all these years, use this wedding as a chance to have fun. With Dad there, your safety is assured. I think with me creating commotion here, they won’t risk coming after you. Dad’s reputation alone keeps them at bay."
Ling Ruonan, slightly swayed by Luo Ziling’s words, hesitated nonetheless.
She indeed longed to travel with Luo Xusheng, for reasons similar to her son’s.
After all, they’ve been separated for several years, and since Luo Xusheng’s return to Yanjing, meeting chances have been sparse, let alone traveling together.
Luo Xusheng has been back in Yanjing for several months already, yet their encounters have been few, let alone shared time.
Precisely calculating, they’ve likely spent less than twenty-four hours together.
Reflecting on this, Ling Ruonan couldn’t help but feel a tinge of bitterness.
"Mom, currently you and Dad are in your prime. You’re not old yet, still handsome, slim, and beautiful, your youth hasn’t entirely faded. Travel around, capture memories with a camera, it’ll feel wonderful to look back at when you’re older. Without a honeymoon, you’ll struggle even later in life finding things to reminisce your youth, with no photos, videos, or memories. You’ll regret not having them later."
As Luo Ziling spoke, his smile glowed brightly: "Mom, give me a chance and see how well I handle this time around. If we encounter troubles, I can shoulder them alone. I’m outside the system, some stains don’t matter much for me, unlike you. I did tell Great Grandfather, hoping you’d create a women’s political myth, a historic breakthrough. Rest assured, I won’t get into trouble, I might surprise you yet!"
After hearing so much from Luo Ziling, Ling Ruonan finally stopped declining.
"Alright then!" She replied somewhat embarrassing, "I’ll follow your advice, travel with your Dad. But the trip can’t be too long, since the situation’s complex now and I have multiple tasks going on, can’t abandon them."
"You should visit the south," suggested Luo Ziling, "Over the years Dad has worked in Tibet, he’s often seen highland landscapes. I’ve seen blue skies, white clouds, grasslands, and snowy mountains since childhood, you won’t enjoy those sights. Better enjoy southern scenery, go through Liangguang or Xiang’e, travel around, high-speed rails are convenient now."
"Let’s check with your Dad then!" Ling Ruonan said, a bit bashfully, "I’ll follow whichever place he takes me!"
"That’s husband leading, wife following!"
Ling Ruonan gave Luo Ziling a stern look, blaming him for talking rubbish.
After discussing these matters, mother and son talked about the shooting case and details regarding Yang Qingye’s attack.
Earlier, speaking with Lin Lan, she revealed discovering a crucial clue.
One of Chen Yijing’s important aides has kept mysteriously busy these days.
This person is likely responsible for the recent incident; she’s preparing to track him closely, hoping to capture and extract a confession if necessary.
"Capturing this person and extracting useful testimony could deliver a fatal blow to Chen Yijing." That was Luo Ziling’s perspective.