Luo Ziling was a bit surprised by Wu Ningjing’s directness, but he didn’t deny it.
"I did say that to Yuqing, and I also told her that it could be done through Li Xiaoqing." Since Luo Yuqing had told Wu Ningjing about these things, Luo Ziling felt he could share some information that originally didn’t need to be said. "Li Xiaoqing is the legitimate grandson of the Li Family, and it’s perfectly normal for him to be involved in family affairs. As long as he’s willing to listen to you, many ideas can be realized."
"This child doesn’t want to listen to us anymore," Wu Ningjing sighed helplessly, "The events of recent times have created a rift between us."
"But he has no other support besides you," Luo Ziling said with a smile, "Ultimately, he can only rely on you to live well within the Li Family."
"Mom, please help us," Luo Yuqing directly told Wu Ningjing, "I’ve already recognized Li Haiyang as my foster father, and I think he would be willing to let us intervene in the Li Family’s affairs. With his support and Xiaoqing’s presence as the legitimate grandson, we’re sure to achieve our ambitions."
Wu Ningjing seemed to understand something, and looked at Luo Ziling and Luo Yuqing in surprise, but ultimately remained silent.
Luo Yuqing glanced at Luo Ziling, her eyes full of deep meaning.
Luo Ziling seemed to understand what was going on.
Apparently, Luo Yuqing had already come up with a plan, wanting to persuade Wu Ningjing to help, and through her influence on Li Xiaoqing, participate in the Li Family’s affairs.
But in Luo Ziling’s heart, Wu Ningjing had already been abandoned by the Li Family. Even if she carried the banner of the Li Family daughter-in-law, she had no influence.
Wu Ningjing’s only support was her identity as Li Xiaoqing’s mother. If Wu Ningjing, as Li Xiaoqing’s mother, had no influence over Li Xiaoqing, then in Luo Ziling’s mind, she would have no valuable usefulness.
Of course, this value refers to her involvement in the Li Family affairs, not in other aspects.
As Luo Yuqing’s biological mother, Wu Ningjing is undoubtedly a very important figure, at least someone Luo Ziling has never ignored.
Luo Ziling wanted to talk to Wu Ningjing because he wanted to use her influence on Li Xiaoqing, to eliminate the rift between Li Xiaoqing and them, and ultimately use Li Xiaoqing to control the Li Family. If they could control Li Xiaoqing, then the goal of controlling the Li Family would be highly likely to succeed.
In the following period, Luo Ziling and Luo Yuqing talked extensively with Wu Ningjing on this issue, and eventually, Wu Ningjing was persuaded by Luo Ziling and Luo Yuqing, stating she would find a way to eliminate misunderstandings between Li Xiaoqing, Luo Yuqing, and Luo Ziling, restoring their relationship to normal and even closer than before.
Li Xiaoqing had previously encountered trouble, which Luo Ziling and Luo Yuqing helped him resolve.
After the incident, although Li Xiaoqing’s attitude changed, there was still a long way to go before they could cooperate.
If Wu Ningjing’s helps, the situation will definitely change – provided Wu Ningjing is willing to help and can change Li Xiaoqing’s beliefs.
"After the last incident, Xiaoqing’s mindset has changed significantly, though still a bit rebellious, it’s much better than before. During this time, I will have more heart-to-heart conversations with him, and I hope Yuqing can also contact him often and guide him. Now, other members of the Li Family have started to isolate him, and he’s a bit lost and helpless." Wu Ningjing said, looking at Luo Ziling, "Ziling, I also hope you can assist him more. Offering help when he needs it will surely make him very grateful."
"Of course!" Luo Ziling agreed readily.
The change in Wu Ningjing’s attitude was something Luo Ziling wanted to see.
After that, the three didn’t discuss these matters much.
Luo Yuqing tactfully changed the topic and talked about Luo Ziling posting on Weibo.
She was a bit confused about Luo Ziling’s purpose in posting those very targeted Weibo posts. Of course, she sensed a change in situation, as Luo Ziling likely had special aims in doing so.
She wanted to know why, so she asked this question in the presence of her mother.
She hoped that Luo Ziling would answer in front of Wu Ningjing, aiming to gain Wu Ningjing’s trust for better cooperation.
Luo Ziling shared some things he could say with Wu Ningjing and Luo Yuqing.
Upon hearing that Luo Ziling planned to break off relations with the Chen Family, Wu Ningjing appeared surprised.
However, these were things she had anticipated, just didn’t expect them to come so quickly.
After a moment of surprise, she worriedly asked Luo Ziling what the final outcome would be.
Luo Ziling smiled awkwardly and replied, "What the final result will be, I don’t know and can’t foresee. But one thing I can tell you clearly is that the Chen Family will definitely face bad luck, they can’t win in this struggle. Victory belongs to us, but I can’t promise we’ll achieve the expected outcome. If we can’t achieve the expected results or someone else snatches the fruits of victory, then for us, it’s not a success."
"I understand what you mean," Wu Ningjing said, but then seemed relieved.
She understood that in this struggle, Luo Ziling’s lack of certainty in victory was only because his demands were high.
If these high demands, or the plan to take many benefits from the Chen Family can’t be realized, then he wouldn’t consider it a success.
Understanding this, Wu Ningjing naturally stopped worrying.
Wu Ningjing gained further understanding of the capabilities of Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan, whom she originally thought lacked the courage to act against the Chen Family, and had no confidence in winning. The Chen Yining case had dragged on for months without resolution.
With no new progress in Chen Yining’s case, Wu Ningjing naturally assumed Ling Family, Luo Ziling, and Ling Ruonan had no opportunity to take advantage of the Chen Family or convict Chen Yining.
The Chen Family’s power was still strong, and even with so much evidence, Chen Yining couldn’t be convicted - it only showed Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan’s abilities weren’t that strong.
But now it seemed, she had thought wrongly.
Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan were merely waiting for the best opportunity, and once they found it, they’d give a fatal blow to the Chen Family.
After reading Luo Ziling’s Weibo posts, Wu Ningjing also believed that Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan had begun their strike, aiming their blades at the Chen Family.
While the outcome was not predictable, the chance of the Chen Family being at a disadvantage was very high.
The results would emerge soon, and Wu Ningjing eagerly awaited them.
If the Chen Family fell, then the Ling Family’s influence would greatly increase, and the prestige of Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan would also rise significantly.
The power balance in Yanjing might change, even leading to a reshuffling.
"Then I wish you success!" Wu Ningjing ultimately wished Luo Ziling well, and said something with double meanings, "I also hope we can achieve what we wish for."