In the end, Luo Ziling left first.
Before leaving, he received a phone call from Wuyue.
When Wuyue called him, Luo Ziling knew for sure there was something to report, but with Fang Dongxun and Fang Zhonghua present, he didn’t let Wuyue say much, only mentioned that he would return soon. After taking Wuyue’s call, Luo Ziling got up to say goodbye.
Knowing that Luo Ziling had business to attend to, Fang Zhonghua and Fang Dongxun didn’t try to keep him, only exchanged a few polite words.
After Luo Ziling left, Fang Zhonghua and Fang Dongxun continued to sit.
It was already eleven o’clock, and they planned to leave after having lunch at the tearoom.
This tearoom was under Fang Dongxun’s name and had decent revenue each year, over a million.
The tearoom’s business was positioned as high-end, so the profits were quite substantial.
After Luo Ziling left, Fang Dongxun asked the staff to prepare lunch for them.
He knew that Fang Zhonghua surely had something to say to him, so after instructing the staff, he told them not to let anyone in to disturb them.
At this time, the tearoom was not yet open to the public.
Not many people came to the tearoom early in the morning; business was best in the evening.
"Dad, do you think he will believe what we said?" Fang Dongxun asked Fang Zhonghua in a low voice.
Fang Zhonghua picked up the teacup, gently blew off the tea leaves floating on top, and replied, "What do you think?"
"He definitely won’t believe, at least not completely!" Fang Dongxun said with certainty.
"Yes, he and Ling Ruonan definitely think that our Fang Family, your grandfather, and I are targeting them somehow." Fang Zhonghua let out a bitter smile, "It seems their mother-son capability is even stronger than we thought, we underestimated them. If this matter gets out of hand, our Fang Family will be very passive, so we must handle it low-key and privately!"
"Then why did you say to seriously deal with those people and hand them over to the police?" Fang Dongxun looked confused, "If we hand them over to the police, won’t our Fang Family get into trouble? Many eyes would be on us, and the pressure would be unbearable!"
"Of course I had to say that, but do you think they’ll hand the people over to the police?" Fang Zhonghua’s expression turned serious, "When they handed the people over to us, they didn’t instruct us to turn them over to the police after questioning. That point alone reveals their attitude."
Fang Dongxun was stunned for a moment, then with a look of realization, he said, "Dad, are you saying they just want to use these people to blackmail us, to make us concede and offer compensation?"
Fang Zhonghua nodded, "Moreover, that’s not Ling Ruonan’s idea, but Luo Ziling’s."
"He really is cunning!"
"He is very much like Ling Ruonan; in every aspect, the two are very shrewd, and their methods are ruthless." After evaluating Luo Ziling, Fang Zhonghua continued, "He’s only been in Yanjing for over a year, and he’s already become like this; I can’t imagine how terrifying he will become in a few more years."
"You have to admire it!" Fang Dongxun also smiled bitterly, "The influence he’s garnered by leveraging so many big wigs’ support is now at its peak. I used to think I was outstanding, looking down on others; when I first met him, I wanted to suppress him. Now it seems the gap between us is far too wide."
"It’s good you realize this!" Fang Zhonghua nodded seriously, "But there’s a saying that holds true: ’The tall tree catches the wind.’ Because he stands out too much, many people fear him. The Chen Family treating him so harshly probably comes from this idea. I think, the number of people who want him dead may not be a thousand, but at least eight hundred. No one wants such a monster to grow step by step, because if allowed to grow, it’s a nightmare result for other families."
Fang Dongxun nodded, acknowledging Fang Zhonghua’s analysis, and curiously asked, "Dad, who do you think will ultimately be the one to kill him? I feel most people dislike the presence of such outstanding individuals, and many want him dead."
"Asking that only shows how poorly you think things through!" Fang Zhonghua glared at Fang Dongxun, "This is not a topic open for discussion. From now on, don’t talk about such matters again."
Fang Dongxun giggled and didn’t take Fang Zhonghua’s reproach seriously, "I just think, sooner or later, he’ll end up in someone’s hands. People who want him dead will only increase in number, and someone will succeed eventually."
"Not necessarily!" Fang Zhonghua shook his head, "Without absolute confidence, no one will easily make a move. You’ve seen the severe consequences of provoking them!"
Even so, Fang Zhonghua agreed with Fang Dongxun’s view.
If Luo Ziling died, it would benefit everyone.
Fang Dongxun nodded, "Even our Fang Family has to tread carefully, making ample compensations."
"Compensation is minor; it’s the fear of their revenge. Many have already fallen at their hands. Luo Xusheng is a special elite, with countless numbers following him. Luo Liansheng himself is a skilled recluse; Luo Ziling is quite capable in this respect, and they are adept in medicine, easily saving people or torturing them. Those people all said they couldn’t withstand Luo Ziling’s techniques, mentally collapsing in a short time!" Fang Zhonghua showed a bitter smile.
"Dad, you’re saying we should do nothing from here on?" Fang Dongxun seemed to understand Fang Zhonghua’s intent.
Fang Zhonghua nodded, then solemnly said, "Put away any little schemes, don’t play any games, and cooperate well with them, there will be rewards. As to what happens later, we’ll discuss in the future. Some matters, your grandfather and I will decide, don’t get involved!"
"Dad, I understand!" Fang Dongxun nodded, but then immediately suggested, "Dad, since Fang Zhongxiu often acts so self-righteously, let’s have them deal with him!"
"That’s not your concern!" Fang Zhonghua sternly glared at Fang Dongxun.
Fang Dongxun dared not speak further.
"Achoo!" Luo Ziling sneezed loudly several times. Afraid that his saliva would splatter over Zhu Yijun, who was driving, he quickly turned his head and sternly instructed, "Clean the air system well; there seems to be dust mites or something."
"Young Master, it was just serviced yesterday, and all the filtration equipment was replaced," Zhu Yijun explained, feeling wronged.
"Could it be someone is cursing me?" Luo Ziling pulled out a tissue to wipe his nose.
He certainly knew someone was talking about him, even cursing him.
After he left, Fang Zhonghua and Fang Dongxun definitely pointed fingers at him, possibly even cursed him.
Through today’s interaction, Luo Ziling had already somewhat understood the Fang Family’s current intentions.
They wanted to use some tricks, in a way that blamed others, to target him and Ling Ruonan.
He believed that the Fang Family also wanted him dead.
The possible reason being, he was too outstanding, showing such extraordinary performance at a young age; if he continued to grow, it would be even more remarkable.
Someone too powerful becomes a major threat in others’ minds.
"It seems, when the stakes are significant, emotional factors really hold no weight," Luo Ziling couldn’t help but sigh.
He wondered if one day he and Ling Ruonan would also have conflicts over interests issues.