Luo Ziling naturally hopes to succeed in everything he does.
However, this is just wishful thinking. As the saying goes, man proposes, God disposes; many things don’t shift according to a person’s will.
After the showdown with the Chen Family, Luo Ziling has no way of predicting the final outcome, how the Yang Family will react, what the Fang Family will do, or whether Wu Dongfang might jump out to create chaos.
Actually, Luo Ziling knows that at this moment, Ling Mingrui and Ling Ruonan want to force the Fang Family and Wu Dongfang into a difficult position.
The things Wu Dongfang is investigating may very well be what the Fang Family and he planned together, just that they were exposed.
With the matter exposed, both the Fang Family and Wu Dongfang are in an awkward position, making it impossible for the investigation to continue.
Under the circumstance where both the Fang Family and Wu Dongfang have proactively approached Ling Mingrui and Ling Ruonan to admit mistakes and express regret, to have this kind of situation arise again is indeed a tough problem for the Fang Family and Wu Dongfang.
Luo Ziling believes they will certainly find it difficult to make a decision.
If they continue with their previous plan to act against him and Ling Ruonan, both sides would soon be on bad terms.
Without sufficient evidence in Wu Dongfang’s hands, directly confronting them would be an extremely unwise move.
At least, that’s what Luo Ziling thinks.
Without evidence to convict them, to rashly take action would almost certainly lead to failure, instead placing oneself in a passive position. If not, when the previous incident was exposed, Wu Dongfang wouldn’t have conceded willingly.
Luo Ziling feels that since Ling Mingrui and Ling Ruonan are willing to act against the Chen Family at this time, they mean to tie the Fang Family and Wu Dongfang to their chariot, using their awkward psychology to get them to exert some effort.
Luo Ziling believes the Fang Family and Wu Dongfang will surely express their stance, and ultimately choose to side with them.
"What’s wrong, what are you thinking?" After eating the late-night snack and stepping out of the private room, Luo Yuqing couldn’t help but nudge Luo Ziling’s arm, curiously asking, "Are you in trouble?"
"No!" Luo Ziling shook his head, "Things are far more complex than imagined. I just thought of a small problem suddenly, just pondering over it."
"Forget it, I won’t ask much. Such big affairs aren’t something a little girl like me can get involved in." Luo Yuqing, showing rare magnanimity, said, "If you’re willing to tell me some things, I’ll listen attentively. Maybe I’ll even offer my immature opinion. I’ll try not to add to your troubles, is that alright?"
"Haha!" In front of Wu Ningjing, Luo Ziling couldn’t say much, and could only laugh awkwardly, after two chuckles, he added, "We’ll take it one step at a time; anyway, there’s always a way out."
Wu Ningjing seemed to sense something and didn’t further disturb Luo Ziling and Luo Yuqing, saying she needed to go back to sleep, and left first.
Luo Yuqing didn’t worry about Wu Ningjing’s safety, as she had a driver to pick her up and thus felt assured letting her go.
After Wu Ningjing left, Luo Yuqing pushed Luo Ziling into the car, then kicked Lin out, saying she wanted to discuss something with Luo Ziling.
Once Lin was kicked out of the car quite innocently, Luo Yuqing said seriously to Luo Ziling, "I suddenly figured something out!"
"Figured what out?" Luo Yuqing’s inexplicable words left Luo Ziling a bit confused.
"Actually, I can fight for benefits from the Li Family through my own efforts." Luo Yuqing seemed a little excited, "Your mom is on guard against me, it’s impossible for her to give me more resources now. I understand this; after all, your resources were obtained from the Ling Family. As for me, I was originally a daughter of the Li Family, and Li Haiyang recognizes me as an adopted daughter. Li Family’s assets are considerable, many originally belonged to me and my mom. However, now the Li Family doesn’t want to give us those assets. I should wrest the assets that rightfully belong to us from them, and maybe even get some interest along the way. If I accomplish that, I can consider myself somewhat successful, don’t you agree?"
That Luo Yuqing thought this way was indeed unexpected for Luo Ziling.
But he also acknowledged Luo Yuqing’s perspective, after pondering for a bit, he solemnly nodded, "Having such ambition is quite good."
"I know achieving this is quite difficult, but I still must give it a try." After saying this, Luo Yuqing drew back her smile, "I know you want to control the Li Family through Li Xiaoqing and me, but I hope you will leave all that to me. After you get the Li Family’s stuff, hand the management to me, let me take charge of that, alright?"
"No problem!" Luo Ziling agreed without hesitation.
"Then, thank you so much!" Luo Yuqing expressed her gratitude sincerely.
While Luo Ziling and Luo Yuqing talked inside the car, other key players, Chen Ruchang and Chen Yijing were not yet asleep, the father and son were discussing issues pertinent to them.
Luo Ziling’s sudden Weibo post in the evening, combined with Chen Yining’s about-turn at noon, couldn’t have been unrelated, they must be connected.
Upon learning this, Chen Yijing was taken aback and hurriedly reported the situation to Chen Ruchang.
In recent days, Chen Ruchang’s condition has been fairly stable, his mental state quite good.
After hearing Chen Yijing’s report, although he didn’t appear shocked, he was indeed startled.
Chen Yining’s reversal, Luo Ziling’s public Weibo post revealing several of Chen Family’s dark secrets, must be a conspiracy, one schemed by Luo Ziling and Chen Yining together.
Luo Ziling had visited Chen Yining, both Chen Yijing and Chen Ruchang were aware of this.
They had guarded against this, but hadn’t expected that Chen Yining would be swayed by Luo Ziling.
Chen Yining reversed his stance, denying his crimes, shifting much of the responsibility to his father and brother—Chen Ruchang, as the father, fully understood what this signified. His eldest son had betrayed him, aiming to collaborate with former adversaries against them.
This is a particularly terrifying affair.
Chen Ruchang even believes the black materials posted by Luo Ziling were provided by Chen Yining.
Otherwise, there’s no way Luo Ziling would know those matters, even if he knew, he couldn’t find evidence.
Upon contemplating these, Chen Ruchang was enraged.
He immediately tasked Chen Yijing with investigating the matter, urging him to mend the situation and keep its adverse effects minimal.
Without needing Chen Ruchang’s instructions, upon learning the news, Chen Yijing had already taken responsive measures.
Having reported the situation to Chen Ruchang, requested to execute further arrangements and countermeasures, he again proceeded to lay out plans.
With plans set, he returned to brief Chen Ruchang.
After hearing Chen Yijing’s briefing, Chen Ruchang remained silent for a long time.
"Are they—those families—wanting to unite and tire our Chen Family to death?" Finally, Chen Ruchang asked.
Whether it’s the Yang Family, the Fang Family, or Lin Zeping, Wang Zhengqiang, and Wu Dongfang, none are willing to vocalize support for Chen Family, alongside feeling furious, Chen Ruchang sought confirmation from Chen Yijing.
Listening, Chen Yijing ultimately nodded in agreement.
"Haha, they dream too pretty a dream trying to dismantle our Chen Family! I won’t let them have their way. Worst-case scenario, it’s do-or-die!"