Luo Ziling hated being threatened the most.
Therefore, when Chen Yining spoke to him in a threatening tone, his brows furrowed.
"Are you used to speaking to people in such an overbearing manner?" he countered unkindly, "Let me tell you, your attitude is not that of a collaborator."
Chen Yining frowned.
"I’ve told you everything that needed to be said. I came to find you today just to discuss the latest situation and your new thoughts. As for the things we agreed on, there will definitely be no changes." Luo Ziling ignored Chen Yining’s frowning and continued, "Moreover, what I need to tell you today is that when the opportunity arises, my mom will come to talk to you. I believe what she will discuss with you will undoubtedly be very concrete matters of cooperation. Of course, if you continue with this attitude, then we’ll have no choice but to part ways, and there will be no chance for cooperation."
After a pause, Luo Ziling continued, "If we do end up parting ways at such a time, you should know what the ultimate result will be."
Chen Yining’s expression changed immediately.
He did not answer right away, instead, he lowered his head and fell into thought.
After a brief moment, his expression softened: "Okay, then I won’t complain about anything. I hope that you can arrange a meeting between me and your mom soon. Also, I hope I can regain my freedom soon, unlike now, where I’m still losing my freedom. If this continues, I will lose my patience too."
Luo Ziling ignored Chen Yining’s request, "There can’t be results so quickly, and you can’t regain your freedom so soon. After all, many things have to follow procedures, and you understand this better than I do!"
"My patience has its limits!" Chen Yining’s tone still carried a slight rigidity.
However, Luo Ziling didn’t mind his rigid tone. After saying what he needed to say and getting the information he required, he left.
Chen Yining was quite surprised by Luo Ziling’s firmness, leaving him slightly stunned.
Seeing Chen Yining’s attitude, Luo Ziling was unwilling to talk further with him.
Certain things still needed Ling Ruonan to discuss with Chen Yining.
Luo Ziling understood that he was too young. Even though he had done many things recently that earned others’ admiration, in Chen Yining’s eyes, he was still an inexperienced youngster not to be fully trusted.
The upcoming matters were too significant for Chen Yining to trust him, so it was normal for him to be unwilling to discuss substantive topics with him. If Chen Yining could one day talk to Ling Ruonan or Ling Mingrui, he surely wouldn’t be so arrogant.
That day would be the time when both parties reached a final agreement.
When leaving, Luo Ziling again told Chen Yining he would arrange for him to meet Ling Ruonan.
Luo Ziling also informed Chen Yining that he would let him talk to Chen Xiaoyi, but not now. It would be at least a month later.
After leaving the place where Chen Yining was held, Luo Ziling instructed Lin Lan to book a flight to Paris in ten days, as he planned to go to Europe for a while.
With more than half a month to go before little Luo Chenyang’s double full month, Luo Ziling planned to go there early to take care of the other tasks Ling Ruonan had entrusted him with.
Lin Lan didn’t express anything, just nodded in agreement.
After returning, Luo Ziling spoke to Ling Ruonan, who had come to the Northern Group to handle matters, about what happened today.
Upon hearing that Luo Ziling’s conversation with Chen Yining hadn’t been very pleasant or successful, Ling Ruonan wasn’t surprised.
She said that even if she personally handled the matter, it might not be possible to reach all agreements with Chen Yining in detail.
Some matters might even require discussions between Ling Mingrui and Chen Yining to be effective.
After all, Chen Yining now felt too insecure.
A person who hasn’t fully regained freedom needs some tangible benefits, such as regaining control over the Chen Family’s affairs and personal freedom. Neither verbal commitments nor written agreements can give him a sense of security.
Luo Ziling could imagine how restless Chen Yining’s heart was now.
When you can’t seize the initiative, can’t grasp the pulse of destiny, it truly does leave one with such a feeling.
While Luo Ziling discussed these matters with Ling Ruonan, he received a call from Wang Feiyang.
Wang Feiyang asked on the phone if Luo Ziling was free to come to her house for dinner tonight.
Today, Wang Zhengqiang happened to be home for dinner. If Luo Ziling was free, he could seize the opportunity to dine with them while Wang Zhengqiang was available.
A few days ago, Luo Ziling had promised Wang Feiyang that he would be free in two days and could arrange a time to visit her for dinner.
However, when he met Wang Feiyang this morning, she hadn’t mentioned this matter.
It was in the afternoon, around three or four o’clock, that she suddenly called about it, suggesting it was a temporary arrangement from Wang Zhengqiang.
Luo Ziling didn’t immediately agree to Wang Feiyang but quietly mentioned it to Ling Ruonan.
"Then you should go!" Ling Ruonan suggested that Luo Ziling go and have dinner with Wang Zhengqiang’s family.
After all, they had invited him so many times, and not going would be a bit unjustified.
With Ling Ruonan’s suggestion, Luo Ziling didn’t hesitate further and accepted Wang Feiyang’s invitation.
With Luo Ziling’s acceptance, Wang Feiyang was very happy.
After finishing his work at the Northern Group, Luo Ziling went to meet up with Wang Feiyang.
On the way to meet Wang Feiyang, Luo Ziling received a message from Yang Qingyin asking about his plans for the day.
Luo Ziling told Yang Qingyin that he would first visit Wang Zhengqiang’s house to discuss some matters on behalf of Ling Ruonan.
"Then go ahead!" Though Yang Qingyin was a little disappointed, she didn’t say much.
"I should be back quite early; I’ll come find you then!"
"Alright!" Luo Ziling’s words eased Yang Qingyin’s heart a little.
"Clean yourself up and wait for me in bed when I get back!" Luo Ziling added a few roguish emojis to this message.
This, of course, was met with a few angry emojis from Yang Qingyin.
While heading to Wang Feiyang’s house together in a car, Luo Ziling chuckled and asked her, "Am I being too flashy?"
"What do you mean?" Wang Feiyang didn’t fully understand.
"I visited the Fang Family two days ago; then the Yang Family, followed by my Great Grandfather’s place and my grandfather’s. Today I’m going to your dad’s place. In just a few days, I’ve been to the homes of all these powerful people." Luo Ziling chuckled bitterly, "Don’t you think it’s a bit too flashy?"
"It is indeed a bit flashy." Wang Feiyang nodded, "I keep feeling like there’s a storm brewing in Yanjing."
"Congratulations, you guessed correctly."
"..." Wang Feiyang looked at Luo Ziling, speechless.
"Your dad keeps inviting me for dinner, not because you have too much food and need help eating it, nor because you love having guests over so much. It’s that your dad wants to be involved in these matters, to talk to me, reach some agreements, and gain some benefits."
Luo Ziling’s straightforwardness left Wang Feiyang stunned.
"Do you believe that after visiting your house tonight, Lin Zeping will contact me tomorrow to meet and talk?"
"I believe!" Wang Feiyang eventually nodded.
But then quickly reminded, "This time, you must help my dad, any terms you can propose!"
"If I said that from now on, you must not disturb me or appear by my side, and in exchange, I would help your dad, would you agree?"
"..."