"Are you opposed to their relationship?" Yang Yuanshan looked coldly at Yang Yunlin.
Chen Qiaoyu also looked at Yang Yunlin with a tense expression, surprised that Yang Yunlin would still oppose Luo Ziling and Yang Qingyin’s relationship despite Yang Yuanshan’s strong stance.
Yang Qingyin and Luo Ziling don’t want the constraints of an engagement, and Yang Qingyin doesn’t want her feelings tied to family interests, which Chen Qiaoyu completely understands. But they simply don’t want to be restricted and bound, it’s not that they don’t want to date or eventually walk down the aisle.
However, Yang Yunlin directly opposes their relationship, feeling that the two are not suitable marriage partners.
If Yang Yuanshan hadn’t expressed his opinion, Yang Yunlin’s stance might be understandable.
Now, Yang Yunlin’s opinion is almost a slap in the face to Yang Yuanshan.
As the head of the family, Yang Yuanshan must be very angry.
"It seems Yunlin still hasn’t let go of his prejudices!" Luo Liansheng chuckled and raised his hand at the angry Yang Yuanshan, "Old Sir Yang, why not let the kids make their own choices about their affairs? We support them being together by taking action. As a father, Yunlin’s worries are quite normal. What parent doesn’t worry about their children’s matters? Of course, if the prejudice from past events still lingers, that’s not healthy. How about you two have another chat?"
As Luo Liansheng spoke, he stood up: "We’ve bothered you long enough today, quite impolite of us. We’ll take our leave now, and come chat again sometime."
As Luo Xusheng, Ling Ruonan, and Luo Ziling all stood up, Luo Liansheng said again to Yang Yunlin, "Old Sir Yang, if you have time, I’ll come over in a couple of days for a chat and tea. If you’re free, you could come find me; I can put things down anytime to chat with you. If not, just wait for me for a bit."
"Alright!" Yang Yuanshan agreed readily and didn’t linger, "Sorry for not entertaining well today, I hope you all understand. Let’s arrange another gathering soon."
Luo Ziling and Yang Qingyin both breathed a sigh of relief; today’s situation was much better than they had anticipated. Yang Yunlin didn’t act overly aggressive, and Luo Xusheng and Ling Ruonan didn’t argue with Yang Yunlin, so everything remained cordial, naturally, they were relieved.
"You go see them out!" Yang Yuanshan glared at Yang Yunlin, stood up, and prepared to see Luo Liansheng and the others off.
Chen Qiaoyu, Yang Qingyin, and Yang Qingye all followed outside, while Yang Yuanshan hesitated for a moment, then followed.
As they said goodbye in the courtyard, Ling Ruonan and Luo Xusheng bade farewell with a sense of triumph and left.
Luo Liansheng and Yang Yuanshan exchanged several words, laughing heartily a few times, before they departed.
Luo Ziling left with Luo Liansheng, Ling Ruonan, and Luo Xusheng in the same car, driven by Wuyue.
After the four got in the car, they didn’t say anything and departed from the Yang Family Old House in silence.
After the car had driven a while, Luo Ziling broke the silence.
"Grandfather, Dad, Mom, what do you think of tonight’s dinner?"
"Probably Yang Yunlin and Yang Yuanshan will have some dispute shortly," Luo Liansheng chuckled, "If Yang Yuanshan gets worked up, he might severely scold Yang Yunlin."
"Yang Yuanshan’s attitude was a bit overly friendly!" Ling Ruonan remarked calmly, "It’s not typical of him."
Luo Xusheng nodded, agreeing with Ling Ruonan’s analysis, "Yang Yuanshan’s enthusiasm seemed somewhat unusual to me."
"Do you think they’re family putting on a show?" Luo Ziling asked Ling Ruonan and Luo Xusheng in surprise, "Are they disagreeing just for us to see?"
"That’s not what I meant!" Ling Ruonan shook her head, "I just feel Yang Yuanshan was too enthusiastic. Not only did he proactively suggest not dwelling on past issues, but he also proposed setting their engagement. A single suggestion might be normal, but suggesting two important things in one evening surely has special motives. I’m a bit worried!"
"Perhaps they’re trying to join us in vying for more of the Chen Family’s interests. If he has any particular motives, it should be based on Yang Family’s interests," Luo Ziling shared his analysis.
"Let’s go back and discuss it thoroughly!" Ling Ruonan didn’t want to discuss these matters in the car.
Luo Ziling then remained silent.
As Luo Liansheng predicted, after they left, Yang Yuanshan reprimanded Yang Yunlin.
"I’ve instructed you several times, not to cause trouble tonight, keep your opinions to yourself. Why couldn’t you hold back?" Yang Yuanshan angrily rebuked Yang Yunlin, "Qingyin and Ziling have expressed they don’t want an engagement but hope we don’t hinder their relationship. As long as they appear as a couple, people will assume a Yang and Ling alliance. Yet here you are, objecting at such a crucial moment. At your age, don’t you have a sense of the bigger picture? You haven’t suffered any loss, what are you holding onto?"
"Dad, I just feel Qingyin and that boy aren’t a good match. He’s too flirtatious; surely Qingyin realizes it. I don’t want my daughter to suffer, so I don’t want them together. If I don’t voice my opinion today, how will I in the future?" Yang Yunlin was very annoyed, especially with Yang Yuanshan’s public reprimand, he couldn’t take it and thus argued back.
After Luo Liansheng and his family left, Yang Yuanshan called Yang Yunlin to the study for a private conversation.
Yang Yuanshan didn’t want Chen Qiaoyu, Yang Qingyin, and Yang Qingye to witness the argument nor hear certain things, hence speaking with Yang Yunlin alone.
Yang Yunlin’s stubbornness infuriated Yang Yuanshan even more, and he slammed the table and roared at Yang Yunlin, "Don’t you know, they’re already preparing to act against the Chen Family. Luo Ziling has approached Chen Yining several times, Ling Ruonan has also interacted with Chen Yihe and Chen Yiping. If we start a dispute with them now, how likely are we to gain interests from the Chen Family? Additionally, don’t you know, Wu Dongfang and the Fang Family have meddled, causing trouble for the Ling Family. How many times have Wu Dongfang and the Fang Family targeted us? If we can take advantage of these two matters to strike back at Wu Dongfang and the Fang Family, how much interest could we secure?"
"Dad, how come you’re only thinking about interests? Haven’t you considered your granddaughter’s happiness?"
"Aren’t you considering interests? Have you ever thought about your daughter’s happiness?" Yang Yuanshan grew even angrier, reprimanding Yang Yunlin bluntly, "You know perfectly well your daughter likes Luo Ziling, and also that Luo Ziling has potential, his abilities in various aspects surpass yours. They have feelings for each other, and they’re outstanding; their willing union would be a fantastic outcome. From both emotional and practical perspectives, it’s the best choice. You, who wants to achieve great things, can’t grasp such a simple concept? How am I supposed to feel?"
Yang Yuanshan paused before shouting again: "Don’t assume, just because you’re my only son, I’ll definitely pass the Family Head position to you!"