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Luo Ziling stayed in Li Haiyang’s office for over an hour.
Luo Ziling had great trust in Li Haiyang, so he opened his heart in front of him and discussed various matters.
Li Haiyang never betrayed Luo Ziling’s trust, always offering his opinions, without using the secrets he knew to threaten him.
Luo Xusheng was not a qualified father, but in Li Haiyang’s presence, Luo Ziling felt a sense of paternal love.
Yes, it was a heavy sense of paternal love.
Luo Ziling felt that Li Haiyang somewhat viewed him as his own son.
He didn’t feel much paternal love from Luo Xusheng, but he felt it with Li Haiyang, which seemed a bit odd.
After chatting a lot with Li Haiyang, Luo Ziling summarized the advice given to him.
That is, the major families will unite against the Chen Family, whether it is Lin Zeping, Wu Dongfang, or other families that previously had close relationships with the Chen Family, none will support the Chen Family in this conflict. The wall is falling, and everyone is pushing, which is the final fate of the Chen Family.
Everyone wants to divide the interests belonging to the Chen Family, and regardless of the situation, the Chen Family will suffer heavy losses.
Li Haiyang’s advice to Luo Ziling is to avoid being the front-runner, not to charge at the forefront, but instead to step back and stand behind Ling Mingrui, otherwise, it will only be harmful and not beneficial.
The damage to the Chen Family’s interests is unavoidable, even if Chen Yining takes over the Chen Family’s affairs, the result will be the same.
The damage to the Chen Family’s interests, reputation, and influence reduction is conducive to control.
Otherwise, a colossal Chen Family cannot be controlled by any family.
From the current situation, former members of the Chen Faction, or those with close ties to the Chen Family, many are deliberately distancing themselves or maintaining distance from the Chen Family.
Chen Ruchang’s condition is worsening, days are numbered, the Chen Family is already a heap of trouble, while other families are eagerly eyeing them, maintaining close relationships is certainly unwise.
Li Haiyang hopes Luo Ziling can think and watch more, grasp the opportunity, and not expend much effort without gaining benefits, which would tragically serve as a wedding garment for others.
Besides these significant matters, Li Haiyang discussed with him the issues concerning Phoenix, Lin Lan, Wu Xiao, the current situation of Dragon Rise, how to settle the retired Dragon Rise soldiers, and affairs concerning Zhao Guosheng, Zhou Rongsheng, Wang Rongshan, and others. Luo Ziling was quite grateful.
Luo Xusheng never talked to him about such matters, while Li Haiyang did every time they met and provided suggestions.
Even making Luo Ziling feel that Li Haiyang cared more about him than Luo Xusheng did.
This feeling was odd, but having someone treat him well like this, Luo Ziling was quite pleased.
"Master, when you have time, come to my home for dinner, let’s have a drink together." Luo Ziling warmly invited Li Haiyang to visit when he left.
Li Haiyang did not refuse, saying he’d come over whenever Luo Ziling, Ling Ruonan, and Luo Xusheng are available.
Upon leaving Li Haiyang’s office, Luo Ziling saw Wang Guoguo waiting for him at the door.
Wang Guoguo’s face looked elongated, showing a grievance.
However, seeing Li Haiyang escort Luo Ziling out, she did not dare express discontent.
Not reacting much upon seeing Wang Guoguo waiting at the door, Li Haiyang just smiled.
"Why did you stay so long?" Complaining after accompanying Luo Ziling out of Li Haiyang’s office, Wang Guoguo said, "I went back, handled some matters, and came again, and you still hadn’t finished talking! What were you discussing?"
"Little girl, don’t meddle in so many affairs!" Luo Ziling replied irritably.
Wang Guoguo glared at Luo Ziling, displaying dissatisfaction.
Eventually, instead of arguing with Luo Ziling, she calmed down and accompanied him out of the building.
While walking toward the entrance, she quietly asked Luo Ziling, "Are you here today to treat Chairman Zhao’s illness, or to treat General Li?"
"Chairman Zhao called me early, saying he caught a cold and asked if I could come to check him out. Since I was free, I came over!" Luo Ziling answered honestly.
"Seems he indeed wanted something from you!" Wang Guoguo’s eyes rolled mischievously, asking Luo Ziling, "Would you tell me what you talked about?"
"No!" Luo Ziling directly refused, "In any case, it’s unrelated to you!"
Wang Guoguo was slightly annoyed but ultimately just glared at Luo Ziling and said nothing further.
Reaching the entrance, she initiated the talk about Li Jiahua.
She informed Luo Ziling of some moves by Li Jiahua, and Luo Ziling only listened without expressing opinions.
Approaching the gate of the compound, Luo Ziling finally addressed the main topic with Wang Guoguo: "In the next few months, the situation in Yanjing will undergo drastic changes. Perhaps your dad will seize the chance to serve in the capital. However, everything depends on luck and your dad’s efforts."
"I understand!" Encouraged as Luo Ziling finally spoke of the main issue, Wang Guoguo said, "My father will know what to do!"
Luo Ziling said nothing else, just smiled.
He knew, Wang Guoguo daringly approached him publicly within the compound, accompanying him, suggested their relationship wasn’t simple. Certain people like Zhao Guosheng, Li Jiahua, Zhou Rongsheng witnessing this would surely take note.
After leaving the military compound, Luo Ziling planned to return to school.
His grandfather, Luo Liansheng, was developing a new drug, he intended to check it out.
Yet, on his drive back to school, he received a message from Xu Chen.
"Handsome, are you busy? I’m back in Yanjing; if convenient, I’d love to invite you for a simple meal. Would you accept?"
A few shy emoticons followed the message.
"Big beauty Chen invites me to a meal, how could I say I’m unavailable? However, since you’re a guest from afar, I should treat you. Where are you? Let’s find a nice restaurant near where you’re staying, I’ll come over."
"Sure!" Xu Chen readily agreed.
Luo Ziling sent another message asking if Xu Chen’s visit to Yanjing was for business or personal affairs.
Actually, the question was redundant; people like Xu Chen would surely be on official duty visiting Yanjing.
They scarcely had the free time as everything revolved around work.
To Luo Ziling’s surprise, Xu Chen replied that her visit to Yanjing was mainly for personal affairs.
She wished to see Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan.
Luo Ziling then realized Xu Chen came to Yanjing specifically for him and Ling Ruonan.
It suggested Xu Chen likely had crucial matters to discuss with them.