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As they left Ling Mingrui’s courtyard, Luo Ziling quietly asked Ling Ruonan, "Mom, what do you think about today’s events?"
"Your grandfather fears the most that conflicts might arise between us and Ling Zhengping, worrying that it could cause chaos in the Ling Family. He is also aware that the main cause of disputes is on Ling Zhengping’s side. Today, Ling Zhengping acted very subdued, not arguing with us at all, and barely defending himself. My dad is obviously delighted to see such a change." Ling Ruonan sneered and continued, "I didn’t expect him to change like that, even when I brought people before my dad, he had no reaction."
"Mom, this is what I find most frightening; your brother has changed a lot!" Luo Ziling sighed, "I thought it would be lively today, maybe we would argue until the sky fell at grandfather’s house and then we’d all leave angrily. Unexpectedly, Ling Zhengping did not fight back at all, admitted his mistakes, and offered compensation. Did we punch into thin air?"
"Yes!" Ling Ruonan admitted, "He indeed has become more stable, which is what my grandfather and dad want, but it also puts us in danger."
"Mom, I feel like, in the end, we won’t be able to coexist peacefully with Ling Zhengping, this is what I have always believed." Luo Ziling stated firmly, "Maybe, in the end, we and he will battle to the death. Just like a TV show or novel, where the final conclusion is a life-and-death struggle between us and him, with some succeeding and some failing. After the conclusion, it’s pretty much the end of the story."
Ling Ruonan lightly nodded, not refuting Luo Ziling’s statement.
Luo Ziling continued, "Mom, after today’s events, we need to be more vigilant, take more protective measures against Ling Zhengping."
"You go ahead and arrange these!"
Ling Ruonan’s response took Luo Ziling by surprise.
But he didn’t say much, just lightly nodded.
Luo Xusheng, who had been silent for most of the time, eventually couldn’t help but interject when Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan talked, "I also find today’s reaction from Ling Zhengping quite scary, we need to be more vigilant, so we won’t get tricked by him again."
Wuyue was driving, and she heard all of Luo Ziling, Luo Xusheng, and Ling Ruonan’s conversation.
However, she didn’t react, focusing solely on driving.
She was very happy with the trust Luo Ziling’s family had in her, talking about such matters without avoiding her presence.
She also decided to prepare early, so she wouldn’t be plotted against by Ling Zhengping.
No matter what, one must always hold the initiative.
Think of ways to monitor Ling Zhengping and his trusted subordinates closely, if they make any movements, act first to eliminate them, so as not to be harmed by them. Wuyue thought about discussing these plans with Luo Ziling, but she didn’t want to tell Ling Ruonan.
Because it would put Ling Ruonan in a difficult position since he is her full brother.
On the way back, Ling Ruonan received a call from Fang Zhonghua.
Fang Zhonghua congratulated Ling Ruonan and Luo Xusheng once more on their marriage during the call.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, he then asked Ling Ruonan if she had time in the coming days because he’d like to invite her for a meal.
If Ling Ruonan would kindly accept, then they could dine at his place.
"My dad said it’s been a while since we invited you over, you must come by and visit. I’ll personally extend an invitation to Old Mr. Luo as well," Fang Zhonghua said with a smile, "There have been many matters recently, and I’d like to discuss some things with you as well."
Fang Zhonghua made his intentions clear, and Ling Ruonan didn’t put up airs, happily agreeing.
However, she didn’t mention an exact day, just said she had just returned and needed to arrange her work matters, then they could contact to confirm a day when she’s free.
Fang Zhonghua readily agreed, saying he would reach out to Ling Ruonan tomorrow or the day after to pin down the specific date.
"Mom, ever since you guys returned, things have been bustling," Luo Ziling joked after Ling Ruonan hung up the call, "Yang Yuanshan wants to invite us for dinner, Fang Xiang and Fang Zhonghua want to invite us for a meal too. Wang Zhengqiang also expressed a desire to do the same. Who knows, we might even have to go to Great Grandfather’s place and have dinner with him. Dinner can be arranged for many days, no need for us to prepare anything ourselves."
"Get these things sorted as soon as possible; we should try to squeeze in some time to accept their invitations," Ling Ruonan stated her decision, "After discussing with them, only then we can fully understand many matters and come to a final conclusion, and we can make our final decision."
"Then let’s quickly accept their invitations. I estimate that after you guys rest for a day or two upon your return, they will take action and ask about our specific plans," Luo Ziling asked Ling Ruonan, "When the time comes, should we first accept the invitation from the Yang Family or the Fang Family?"
Ling Ruonan thought for a moment and said, "Let’s start with the Fang Family. Once we’ve talked to them, we can make better decisions."
Luo Ziling didn’t oppose this.
"Mom, I predict that Chen Yining will call me tomorrow to meet and talk; he might make his final decision," Luo Ziling indicated for Wuyue to clarify another point.
This afternoon, Wuyue received a report from a staff member at the detention center where Chen Yining was held, stating that Chen Yining wanted to make an outside call; they agreed, but when Chen Yining entered the phone booth, he hesitated.
From this situation, it appeared that Chen Yining planned to call Luo Ziling, but seemed to have some reservations.
"Then let’s see tomorrow. If he doesn’t call, it means his thoughts have changed again, and we can give up on him," Ling Ruonan shared her decision.
Luo Ziling nodded.
However, he still believed that Chen Yining would definitely call to arrange a negotiation meeting.
Luo Ziling also wondered how Chen Ruchang and Chen Yijing would feel if they found out Chen Yining reached out to him and ultimately formed an alliance.
"Tomorrow, I’ll contact Chen Yihe and Chen Yiping, figure out a way to get the black materials they’ve prepared as leverage from them. By comparing their materials with the ones provided by Chen Qiaoyu, we can find clues," Ling Ruonan subtly smiled at Luo Xusheng as she spoke, "Your cousin is far from pure and simple as she seems. Her thoughts are quite complex. I estimate that she has multiple reasons for wanting her daughter to marry Ziling. Borrowing our hand to retaliate against the Chen Family has already become an open secret."
Being put on the spot by Ling Ruonan like this, Luo Xusheng felt a bit awkward, not knowing how to respond.
Seeing Luo Xusheng’s predicament, Luo Ziling just smiled, not stepping in to intervene.
Ling Ruonan also didn’t say anything further, merely smiling with meaningful implication.