Generally, mothers tend to love their sons more, while fathers tend to treat their daughters better.
This should be a reflection of the opposite sex effect, and it’s a common reality.
Luo Ziling feels that Luo Xusheng treats Luo Yuqing better than him.
But today, from Xie Enhua’s words, Luo Ziling sensed that she seems dissatisfied with Ling Zhengping and prefers to speak for Ling Ruonan.
This is a good sign, at least what Luo Ziling feels is Xie Enhua’s care for Ling Ruonan.
He believes that Xie Enhua wouldn’t pretend in front of him, as there’s no need.
He has always felt that Xie Enhua treats Ling Ruonan and him quite well, and he genuinely felt this. Ling Ruonan has also said that without Xie Enhua’s support, she might not have held on.
Xie Enhua also sensed the special gestures of Ling Jinhua and Ling Mingrui at the wedding as a form of "killing with praise" towards Ling Ruonan.
Therefore, she is very worried.
Because of this worry, she made the previous statement.
"Thank you, Grandma!" Luo Ziling sincerely expressed his gratitude.
"Later, you can express your dissatisfaction directly to your grandfather!" Xie Enhua reminded him softly, and after reminding him, she added, "I think your mother also feels this way. You should talk more with her and help her with whatever she needs, understand?"
"Understood, thank you for the reminder, Grandma!"
Luo Ziling’s sensibility made Xie Enhua quite satisfied.
Generally speaking, grandmothers tend to love their grandsons more than their grandchildren.
But for Xie Enhua, she still likes Ling Ruonan’s son, Luo Ziling, the most.
After Ling Ruonan gave birth to Luo Ziling, Xie Enhua constantly helped take care of him. It’s safe to say that every day of Luo Ziling’s first three months was accompanied by Xie Enhua. In the next twenty years, Xie Enhua never saw Luo Ziling again.
After three months of nurturing and companionship, Xie Enhua couldn’t let go of Luo Ziling in her heart.
When Luo Ziling returned as an adult, she also wanted to make up for the lost love of a senior figure for the past twenty years. Combined with the guilt she feels towards Ling Ruonan, and because of the excellence of Ling Ruonan and Luo Ziling, anyway, from the first moment she saw Luo Ziling, Xie Enhua liked him very much.
This grandson is so handsome, very obedient and sensible, yet with a stubborn personality, which makes him increasingly likable.
In the past year of coming to Yanjing, Luo Ziling has performed exceptionally well. Not only is he capable, but he’s also resilient, calmly navigating adversity, achieving numerous accomplishments. He has gained recognition from many prominent figures and carved out a remarkable reputation.
This kid is quite similar to the young Ling Ruonan, except for the gender.
Xie Enhua is quite proud of Luo Ziling and hopes he continues to flourish, thus she’s willing to help him with many matters.
After discussing a few matters with Luo Ziling, Xie Enhua further emphasized that if there are issues that are hard to resolve, he can come directly to her.
Although she usually doesn’t intervene much, she’s willing to help Ling Ruonan and Luo Ziling with their difficulties.
Luo Ziling naturally agreed and expressed his gratitude once more.
Xie Enhua kept talking to Luo Ziling until Ling Mingrui returned.
After Ling Mingrui returned, Xie Enhua stood up to prepare dinner.
Ling Mingrui, on the other hand, invited Luo Ziling to play chess with him.
While following Ling Mingrui into the study to prepare the chess pieces, Luo Ziling talked about the matter Wang Rongjun requested today and Ling Jinhua’s attitude. After listening to what Luo Ziling said, Ling Mingrui pondered for a moment and then lightly nodded.
Luo Ziling didn’t understand what Ling Mingrui’s nod meant but didn’t inquire further.
"What do you think of Wang Rongjun?" While preparing to play chess, Ling Mingrui asked Luo Ziling.
"If we can pull him in, then Grandpa’s influence in the military will definitely increase," Luo Ziling shared his view, "Great Grandfather came from a military background with many protégés. But Grandpa didn’t continue in the military and shifted to politics, so his influence in the military didn’t pass on Great Grandfather’s baton. As a result, the Ling Family’s influence in the military declined, otherwise Zhao Guosheng wouldn’t be defying the Ling Family openly. To regain influence, we must certainly gather a large number of senior military officers."
Ling Mingrui nodded, "Then I’ll find some time to meet him!"
Ling Mingrui’s explicit statement surprised Luo Ziling.
But he wisely didn’t press further.
After playing a dozen chess moves, Luo Ziling discussed with Ling Mingrui the matter of treating Ling Jinhua’s promise at the wedding as an empty gesture.
"Did you say that directly to your Great Grandfather?" Ling Mingrui was very surprised.
Luo Ziling nodded, "That’s how I thought, so that’s what I said."
"You brat!" Ling Mingrui showed a bit of anger and shame, glaring at Luo Ziling, and moving the chess pieces with force, "Aren’t you afraid your Great Grandfather might be angry?"
"He wasn’t angry."
"Even if he was angry, you wouldn’t notice!"
"Anyway, I’ve said it!" Luo Ziling stared back at Ling Mingrui, "I think, after this, my mom will surely become the target of many."
"Have you realized that after the wedding, your mom’s prestige has greatly increased? If it weren’t for her traveling out, the number of people wanting to get close to her would exceed everyone’s expectations. The matters from the wedding have already spread within specific circles. This is very beneficial for your mom’s growth. Of course, I don’t deny the disadvantages you’re concerned about, but don’t worry, she can easily handle such matters, and you don’t need to worry at all."
"Alright, then I’ll consider it unfounded worry!" Luo Ziling replied sulkily.
Ling Mingrui glanced at Luo Ziling but didn’t say anything more.
Afterward, the two focused on the chess game, not discussing anything further.
Matters related to the Chen Family, the relationships with the Fang Family and the Yang Family had already been thoroughly discussed with Ling Ruonan yesterday, so there’s no need to repeat them today.
After having dinner with Ling Mingrui and Xie Enhua, Luo Ziling chatted with them for a while, and around eight o’clock, he took his leave.
As he was leaving, Xie Enhua repeatedly reminded Luo Ziling that if he wanted to eat her homemade dinner, he could come over anytime.
Luo Ziling agreed readily.
Today, he gained quite a lot visiting Ling Jinhua and Ling Mingrui. As he left Ling Mingrui’s villa, Luo Ziling felt quite happy.
Leaving Ling Mingrui’s villa, Luo Ziling instructed the driver Zhu Yijun to take him back to school.
With Ling Ruonan not around, Luo Ziling didn’t plan to sleep at the villa. He wanted to find Luo Liansheng, chat with his grandfather, and then head to Yang Qingyin’s place to sleep.
If Yang Qingyin wasn’t welcoming, he’d simply sleep alongside his grandfather.
No sooner had the car left Ling Mingrui’s villa than Luo Ziling received a call from Wuyue, saying she found Jin Yan secretly interacting with others.
The person Jin Yan was secretly contacting was a trusted subordinate of Ling Zhengping.
Wuyue asked Luo Ziling if any action should be taken.
"Apprehend them all, I’ll handle it personally!" Luo Ziling decided almost without hesitation.
"Understood!"