Luo Ziling also picked up the meaning in Luo Yuqing’s words, and couldn’t help feeling a bit depressed.
Hadn’t he already promised Luo Yuqing that once things stabilized, in two or three years’ time, he’d let her fully manage Northern Film and Television and even transfer some shares to her? Why was she so impatient, constantly finding excuses to stop him from meddling in Northern Film and Television’s affairs, aiming to monopolize control?
However, he didn’t point this out in front of Yang Qingyin.
"Looking at pretty women is very refreshing!" Luo Ziling deliberately played dumb, speaking casually, "You can’t deprive me of the right to admire beautiful women."
"Qingyin, do you think this guy is terrible?" Luo Yuqing pointed at Luo Ziling, somewhat indignant, "Openly being flirtatious."
"Let’s talk business!" Luo Ziling heavily knocked on the table in front of him, "Stop talking about such boring topics!"
Yang Qingyin didn’t react particularly, just smiled at the two of them.
Luo Yuqing was a bit discouraged and changed the subject.
She mentioned she also wanted to be involved in the construction of the traditional medicine curriculum and laboratory management affairs.
"I’m the student council president, getting involved in these matters should be quite convenient," Luo Yuqing said earnestly, "Grandpa is there, so it’s easy to manage things, right? Qingyin, wouldn’t you say so?"
She immediately turned to Luo Ziling, "Instead of letting Dong Xiaowan and Wang Feiyang handle these matters, why not let me manage them."
"You should first handle your current tasks well." Luo Ziling was reluctant to let Luo Yuqing meddle in these affairs, "Your primary responsibility now is to complete the follow-up work for the drama you’re accountable for, fulfill your duties as student council president when you have spare time, and focus on your studies to avoid failing the course. Everything else can come slowly; we’re not going anywhere anyway. There’s an old saying: you can’t hurry hot porridge, right?"
Luo Yuqing hadn’t expected Luo Ziling to refuse her so directly, and was stunned.
She looked at Luo Ziling with a somewhat unfamiliar gaze for a moment, then lowered her head, "I understand."
Seeing the atmosphere between them cooling, Yang Qingyin quickly intervened.
She asked Luo Yuqing, "By the way, Yuqing, how’s the progress on the new drama you’re filming? Don’t edit out our cameo shots when the time comes!"
Luo Yuqing seemed even more agitated at this, appearing on the verge of an outburst.
At that moment, Luo Ziling’s phone rang.
Upon seeing that it was Ling Ruonan calling, he answered immediately.
"Mom!" Luo Ziling greeted before smilingly asking, "Where are you today?"
"In Beihai, planning to go out to sea for some fishing tomorrow." Ling Ruonan seemed in high spirits as she detailed her plans to Luo Ziling, "After returning this afternoon, we’ll head to Dian Province for a tour, as our itinerary can be adjusted freely. Traveling is relaxing; we can go anywhere and return anytime."
Upon realizing it was Ling Ruonan calling, Luo Yuqing dared not act rashly and sat quietly, listening carefully.
"Mom, don’t come back so soon. It’s rare to have a vacation; you’re on your honeymoon, which only happens once in a lifetime. Don’t you want to cherish it?"
"But there are so many things in Yanjing that I’m worried about!" Ling Ruonan sighed, "If it weren’t for all these occurrences, I wouldn’t be concerned. Whether it’s Northern Film and Television or the soon-to-be-merged Northern Pharmaceuticals, I can’t help but worry. After all, you’re all too young to fully shoulder the responsibility. If I’m not there to oversee, I’m unsettled."
"Mom, we will reach out to you if anything comes up." Luo Ziling continued speaking to Ling Ruonan with a smile, "Northern Film and Television has Yuqing and Li Jing handling it, and I’ll be keeping a close watch, so nothing will happen. Northern Pharmaceuticals has Ouyang Feifei’s team, Ling Haijun is also involved, and Ouyang Feifei said she’d personally keep an eye on it, so it should be fine. So, relax and enjoy your travels; if there’s anything, I’ll call you anytime—as long as your phone is reachable 24/7!"
"Alright, but be cautious," Ling Ruonan adhered to Luo Ziling’s reassurances but still advised, "Think things through before acting; you and Yuqing are students with limited social experience, insufficient expertise, so don’t act impulsively. Consider things thoroughly and when faced with challenges, don’t hesitate to consult people who have been in the workplace for years."
Luo Ziling naturally agreed submissively, promising to abide by Ling Ruonan’s instructions.
After finishing the call with Ling Ruonan, Luo Ziling put away his phone, glanced at Luo Yuqing, and stood up to go to the bathroom.
After listening to the conversation between Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan, the resentment in Luo Yuqing’s heart had largely dissipated.
She feared Ling Ruonan and knew Ling Ruonan wasn’t very trusting, moreover was cautious of her.
She didn’t dare to confront Ling Ruonan, so when she heard the cautionary tone in Ling Ruonan’s words over the phone, she felt a little guilty.
She was bold enough to speak freely in front of Luo Ziling but dared not show her true colors in front of Ling Ruonan.
The influence of gender is apparent; often men feel free to speak in front of women, and women even more so before men, yet in front of same-sex individuals, there are more reservations. Isn’t it often said, why must women make it difficult for women?
In reality, women are most prone to making it difficult for other women, especially those who believe they are quite capable and accomplished, often targeting women who are similarly talented.
Luo Yuqing feared that if Ling Ruonan noticed her behavior, she would face difficulties from her, so she restrained her outburst and contained her discontent.
"Alright, I was just speaking on a whim earlier; you guys handle everything!" She seized the opportunity as Luo Ziling put away his phone to step down and change the topic, "By the way, how come there isn’t an equivalent follow-up reaction to the lively scene at the wedding that day?"
"What kind of reaction do you want?" Luo Ziling looked at Luo Yuqing warily, "You’re not planning to leak what happened that night to the media or online, are you?"
"No, no, that’s not what I meant!" Luo Yuqing quickly denied, "I didn’t mean that. I was merely saying, with so many big names present, wouldn’t they react post-wedding, contact you and your mom to express some feelings or make other gestures? That way, the wedding day with so many prominent attendees wouldn’t seem so abrupt."
"It’s not that there hasn’t been any reaction; you just don’t know about it!"
Luo Ziling’s words left Luo Yuqing stunned.
Gradually, discomfort welled up within her.
It turned out Ling Ruonan and Luo Ziling were wary of her, keeping many things from her.
The longer she dwelled, the angrier she felt.