Subsequently, Ling Mingrui analyzed the attitudes of Lin Zeping, Wang Zhengqiang, Fang Xiang, Yang Yuanshan, Wu Dongfang, and others.
He wanted Ling Ruonan to pay attention to these people’s attitudes, especially Fang Xiang and Yang Yuanshan.
Because these two are the most likely to act against the Ling Family and the ones most likely to be unfavorable to Ling Ruonan and Luo Ziling.
Especially Fang Xiang, in recent times, the Fang Family has been making numerous small moves, and Fang Xiang couldn’t possibly be unaware.
Since he is aware but lets it happen, that speaks volumes.
While instructing Ling Ruonan, Ling Mingrui wanted to remind Luo Ziling to visit Yang Yuanshan frequently to understand Old Sir Yang’s movements. "Last night, we brought up the past, and he must be bothered in his heart. You need to have a grasp of to what extent he’s bothered."
Luo Ziling naturally agreed.
Ling Mingrui also talked about the conflict between Lin Zeping and Wang Zhengqiang, saying that basically letting them fight it out is fine. Don’t offend either side, and benefits should be reaped from both. Anyway, neither Lin Zeping nor Wang Zhengqiang can push the other out.
Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan listened and nodded seriously.
Luo Xusheng, unfamiliar with these matters, did not understand much and felt a bit lost.
But he wisely did not ask questions, only listening carefully to the others.
Ling Mingrui’s attitude was better than before the marriage, which moved Ling Ruonan deeply.
Her parents’ love for her had never diminished.
This is the happiest thing for a child.
She told Ling Mingrui that she would seriously consider the tasks ahead.
If she couldn’t see some things clearly or couldn’t figure them out, she would definitely come and discuss them with Ling Mingrui, taking her father’s advice.
They talked for over an hour.
Luo Xusheng still did not say a word, only listening quietly, and the other three did not ask him anything or demand anything from him.
For Luo Xusheng, who had little understanding of these matters and little involvement, he chose to listen more and talk less when Ling Ruonan and Luo Ziling both spoke, to avoid saying anything wrong. He believed that if Ling Mingrui or Ling Ruonan needed him to do anything and how to do it, they would directly ask. Since they didn’t ask for anything, he wouldn’t volunteer to take on things and risk doing them wrong.
Luo Ziling spoke to Ling Ruonan about the desire to take up a position in Jiangnan Province and mentioned some of the misdeeds of Jiangnan Province’s chief executive Zhu Hanjun.
"Since that’s the case, seize the opportunity! Zhu Hanjun is not one of our people, and it doesn’t matter if he is removed. It might even set an example," Ling Mingrui thought for a moment and then responded positively to Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan but also said somewhat wistfully, "If you really go to Jiangnan Province for a post, the two of you will be separated again after finally reuniting as a couple?"
"My dad can also take up a position in the South!" Luo Ziling pointed at Luo Xusheng, who hadn’t spoken, and said with a smile, "My dad served in the Eastern War Zone before, so he’s familiar with the situation there. However, he held a general position before; if he goes again, he could hold a higher position, so they won’t be too far apart."
Unexpectedly, Luo Ziling directly made a demand to Luo Xusheng, which surprised Ling Ruonan greatly.
"If Xusheng wants a stable promotion, it’s best to stay in Yanjing for a while longer." Ling Mingrui looked at Ling Ruonan, then at Luo Xusheng, "Stay at headquarters for a while, then go elsewhere; that would be a better resume. But specifically, think it over yourselves, and tell me when you decide!"
"Alright, we’ll think it over carefully when we get back!" Ling Ruonan agreed.
After these discussions, they talked about Xu Chen, Wu Jiandong, Ding Zhongming, and other people they were interested in.
Ling Mingrui wanted Ling Ruonan to discover and cultivate usable people in her work, recruiting these individuals, which Ling Ruonan did at his behest, leveraging the Ling Family’s influence.
After listening to Ling Ruonan and Luo Ziling, Ling Mingrui offered his opinion.
"Since you both say that Xu Chen is quite capable, and she showed her face last night, it would be entirely feasible for Ruonan to have her as an assistant after taking a post in Jiangnan Province. As for the others, as long as they have the ability and loyalty, they can be promoted through the normal procedures."
Upon hearing this clear stance from Ling Mingrui, Ling Ruonan and Luo Ziling both breathed a sigh of relief.
While chatting with Ling Mingrui, Luo Ziling received a message from Fang Dongxun.
Fang Dongxun asked if Luo Ziling was free, inviting him for tea if he had time.
"If convenient, my dad and I can visit your home, too. I forgot to bring my gift to the wedding yesterday, so I can make it up today, if it’s alright?"
Seeing Fang Dongxun’s message, Luo Ziling couldn’t help but smile.
Luo Ziling, Ling Ruonan, and Luo Xusheng stayed at Ling Mingrui’s other residence until around 3 p.m. before leaving.
As they were preparing to leave, Luo Ziling quietly told Ling Ruonan about Fang Dongxun’s message, then asked for her opinion.
After thinking for a moment, Ling Ruonan told Luo Ziling to reply, saying they welcomed Fang Zhonghua and Fang Dongxun to their home.
When Luo Ziling replied to the message, an hour had already passed since receiving Fang Dongxun’s message.
Fang Dongxun had probably been waiting for Luo Ziling’s reply because he responded immediately after receiving it.
"We’ll come over for a visit this evening and hope for some fine tea!" The message ended with several cheerful emojis.
"Surely, we’ll serve the finest tea!"
After dinner, Fang Dongxun indeed accompanied Fang Zhonghua, bringing gifts to pay a visit.
Upon hearing that Fang Zhonghua and Fang Dongxun had come together, Ling Ruonan and Luo Ziling went out to greet them.
Luo Xusheng had some matters to attend to, so he went out and would return shortly.
However, Luo Xusheng’s attitude on these matters wasn’t significant.
Because he wasn’t very familiar with the nature of these conflicts, he was cautious about expressing his opinion.
In these areas, he also trusted Ling Ruonan, believing that her insights into these matters were more accurate than his.
As a result, he maintained a stance of not easily involving himself in matters he wasn’t familiar with.
"Hey, where’s the groom?" Fang Zhonghua asked in surprise as he followed Ling Ruonan into the living room, "Could it be that he went back to the army right after the wedding?"
Ling Ruonan replied a little embarrassed, "He had some matters to attend to, but he should be back shortly!"
"My dad often appears and disappears mysteriously; we’re used to him like that!" Luo Ziling chuckled.
After the guests and hosts were seated in the living room, Luo Ziling served tea to Fang Zhonghua and Fang Dongxun, prepared some fruit, and then sat beside Ling Ruonan.
After a few polite exchanges, the topic quickly shifted to the video Luo Ziling had sent to Fang Dongxun.