Ling Ruonan also spoke to Ling Mingrui about some matters.
After Ling Ruonan talked about the issues, Luo Ziling also informed Ling Mingrui about some things.
Regarding the visit to the military compound to meet Zhao Guosheng, Luo Ziling certainly didn’t hide it from Ling Mingrui.
After hearing Luo Ziling describe the situation with Zhao Guosheng and Zhou Rongsheng, Ling Mingrui was slightly surprised.
"Before the outcome is even decided, many people have already started to befriend our Ling Family!" Ling Mingrui chuckled and instructed Luo Ziling once again, "Stay out of the upcoming matters. If possible, go out and have some fun by yourself, get as far away from Yanjing as possible!"
Ling Mingrui didn’t want him to encounter trouble in the upcoming conflicts.
Many things, he hoped he wouldn’t get involved in, to avoid ruining his reputation.
After all, the conflict with the Chen Family isn’t a particularly honorable affair. If Luo Ziling again plays the role of a fighter in this situation, it wouldn’t be a good thing.
Additionally, Ling Mingrui was worried that someone might take advantage of the situation to target Luo Ziling at a critical moment.
A stab in the back or a shot could catch one off guard.
Ling Mingrui still didn’t believe that his son would reconcile with Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan.
Nor did he believe that the Fang Family and Yang Family would completely let Luo Ziling go.
Whether Luo Ziling got involved in the upcoming matters or not didn’t affect the bigger picture.
Ling Ruonan shared the same sentiment, believing that once the actions against the Chen Family began, it was best for Luo Ziling not to stay in Yanjing.
When the time comes, things could get chaotic, and she and Ling Mingrui might not have time to look after Luo Ziling. If something happened to Luo Ziling, it would be problematic. If Luo Ziling went somewhere else, part of their security personnel could be freed up to handle other matters.
Of course, there were other reasons why they didn’t want Luo Ziling around when the final confrontation with the Chen Family occurred.
There were some things they still couldn’t let Luo Ziling know, to avoid trouble.
The fewer people who knew about certain special matters, the better.
Understanding the intentions of Ling Mingrui and Ling Ruonan, Luo Ziling decided to leave in a few days.
Having promised Yang Qingyin to accompany her on a trip, Luo Ziling planned to set out in a few days.
Upon returning from the trip with her, he planned to go to Europe with Lin Lan to settle the matters Ling Ruonan had instructed, and also to check on Chen Xiaoyi and the child.
Around eight o’clock, Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan left Ling Mingrui’s courtyard.
On the way back, Ling Ruonan spoke to Luo Ziling about her plans, telling him she didn’t want him to stay in Yanjing for the next two months. She wanted Luo Ziling to tour Europe and America, arranging matters that needed attention, and return by the New Year.
Lin Lan, who was driving, chimed in upon hearing Ling Ruonan’s instructions, volunteering to accompany Luo Ziling to Europe and America.
"You go with him!" Ling Ruonan agreed to Lin Lan’s offer, as Lin Lan already knew about Chen Xiaoyi and the child’s situation.
With Ling Ruonan’s approval, Lin Lan relaxed.
She didn’t say anything more and drove calmly.
However, Lin Lan didn’t quite understand why Luo Ziling was being sent abroad during this period.
She knew that Chen Ruchang’s condition had further deteriorated and that the conflict between the Ling Family and the Chen Family would soon reach its conclusion.
In such circumstances, Luo Ziling shouldn’t be going abroad; he should stay in Yanjing.
Luo Ziling was quick-witted and could offer Ling Ruonan advice on many matters.
He could also participate in some actions personally.
In Lin Lan’s opinion, Luo Ziling’s presence would certainly be a great help to Ling Ruonan.
In fact, Luo Ziling himself also felt that going abroad during a critical time was unwise.
He thought that staying in Yanjing would allow him to assist Ling Ruonan in many matters.
If Ling Ruonan was in danger, he could come to her rescue.
But since Ling Mingrui and Ling Ruonan said so, he had no choice but to comply.
He understood that Ling Mingrui and Ling Ruonan had reasons beyond what they stated, but they hadn’t told him everything. Since they weren’t saying, he chose not to ask.
He believed Ling Mingrui and Ling Ruonan’s arrangement was done with his best interests in mind.
After returning home, Luo Ziling discussed a few matters with Ling Ruonan before finding Lin Lan.
A few days ago, Luo Ziling had asked Lin Lan to arrange his trip to Europe.
At that time, he planned to depart in about ten days.
But now, it seemed he needed to adjust his schedule.
Luo Ziling planned to arrive in Europe in December.
That would coincide with the child’s double full moon day.
Hearing that Luo Ziling wanted to change his travel plans, Lin Lan found it odd.
She had already booked tickets to Europe, and the itinerary there was mostly set.
"There are still many things not yet settled," Luo Ziling explained his thoughts, "Chen Ruchang’s condition has deteriorated faster than expected, and I need to arrange several matters before I can leave. Initially, I thought he would be in critical condition by the time I returned..."
After hearing this, Lin Lan said nothing more and agreed to change the travel plans.
Luo Ziling hadn’t decided on an exact departure date, feeling that everything was still uncertain.
"Let’s book the tickets the day before we leave, even if it costs a bit more!"
"Whatever, you’re the one with the money!" Lin Lan replied with a touch of annoyance.
Knowing that Luo Ziling already had a daughter in Europe left Lin Lan feeling upset.
Being beaten to the punch by a woman she’d never paid attention to left her feeling disgruntled.
Luo Ziling didn’t mind Lin Lan’s little tantrum.
Often, he enjoyed seeing women act petulantly because he considered it a charming expression of femininity.
After Lin Lan stomped off in a huff, Wuyue came looking for Luo Ziling.
In recent days, Wuyue had been busy with numerous tasks, some of which she would continue to organize.
With several planned actions, she needed to quicken the pace and finish them as soon as possible.
Among the upcoming plans, there was one concerning Ling Zhengping that hadn’t been carried out yet.
Wuyue intended to complete it within the next few days.
She recognized that many tasks lay ahead.
With Chen Ruchang’s days numbered, tensions between the Chen Family and other families would erupt fully.
In such a situation, she had plenty to do, and her requests for decisions from Luo Ziling increased.
But hearing Luo Ziling mention his upcoming trip abroad, potentially for one or two months, left Wuyue stunned.
That he was taking Lin Lan instead of her further soured her expression.
However, upon learning it was Ling Ruonan’s arrangement, she didn’t voice any objections.
Still, her face betrayed her feeling downcast, looking quite affected.
Luo Ziling felt the need to explain: "My mom doesn’t want me involved, so she’s having me stay out of it. You’ve been working with my mom for years and know her affairs well. You’ll be more effective assisting her. Plus, since you’re the one coordinating those covert operations, Lin Lan couldn’t handle everything if you left with me!"
"I’ll follow the plan!" Wuyue ultimately said no more.