Ling Mingrui wants to achieve the greatest victory and control the Chen Family, so he can dominate all.
However, the other families do not wish to see this happen, thus they have other plans.
But they dare not express this outright and can only make moves in secret.
Lin Zeping thinks that Luo Ziling’s bold tone today is related to this mentality.
Therefore, he feels quite unhappy about it but cannot show it.
Of course, Lin Zeping wants to gain enough benefits from this struggle.
He has a relatively calm nature and feels that no drastic action should be taken until things are clear.
Hence, he did not seek out Ling Mingrui or Ling Ruonan, and waited a few days before approaching Luo Ziling about the matter.
But his conversation with Luo Ziling left him somewhat unhappy and made him realize that things are far from as simple as he thought.
Ling Mingrui, Ling Ruonan, and Luo Ziling have ample confidence to topple and control the Chen Family.
If this is the final outcome, then without making adjustments, he won’t reap many benefits.
The other families have already expressed their stance; Wang Zhengqiang also invited Luo Ziling for dinner where they certainly discussed this matter and showed his stance. So, he did not hide his own attitude, and after talking to Luo Ziling, he clarified his position again.
He supports Luo Ziling’s decision to pursue the perpetrator and hopes that Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan eventually achieve victory, offering strong support.
After a bout of “negotiation,” Lin Zeping was ultimately forced to take a stance, leaving Luo Ziling with a sense of accomplishment.
And Lin Zeping felt some relief, having understood from Luo Ziling’s words that many people of similar status no longer sympathize with the Chen Family.
Choosing not to kick them while they’re down is already remarkable; it’s impossible to openly support the Chen Family.
The fall of the Chen Family is a foregone conclusion.
Lin Zeping has also firmed up his choice not to provide the Chen Family with any support.
Lin Zeping is clear that since the assassination attempt on Luo Ziling in the Northwest over the summer holiday, the Ling Family along with Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan have been eyeing the Chen Family. It’s been almost half a year, and with Chen Ruchang’s condition worsening, they are finally ready to make their move.
Ling Mingrui, Ling Ruonan, and Luo Ziling have acted rather steadily, not taking action while Chen Ruchang was still able to lead, but waiting until he was gravely ill. In Lin Zeping’s view, this is the most normal choice.
If they had faced off against the Chen Family right after the summer incident or another assassination attempt on Luo Ziling, things wouldn’t have been resolved so easily.
Lin Zeping also believes that as time passes, more dirt on the Chen Family will be exposed; Chen Ruchang may not be held accountable, Chen Yining will be protected, and ultimately the blame will fall upon Chen Yijing.
Once Chen Ruchang dies, Chen Yijing faces misfortune, and Chen Yining doesn’t regain his position, the Chen Family will inevitably collapse.
After the events, the Chen Family will become a third-rate or even lower-status family, with no qualifications to stand on equal ground with the other families.
For Wang Zhengqiang and him, this is a golden opportunity.
If they can seize enough benefits and gather enough people, they will be able to rise powerfully, ultimately taking the place of the Chen Family.
Lin Zeping can understand Wang Zhengqiang’s actions, as this is indeed a rare opportunity.
He somewhat regrets his conservative nature, thinking that if he had been more aggressive, he would have gained more benefits.
After changing his mindset, he openly told Luo Ziling he would find an opportunity to talk with Ling Ruonan.
If possible, he would discuss the matter with Ling Mingrui.
When necessary, he will publicly support Ling Mingrui’s decisions.
Luo Ziling returned and told Ling Ruonan about Lin Zeping’s attitude.
Ling Ruonan was not surprised after hearing about it.
These were expected outcomes for her.
She did not instruct Luo Ziling to do anything, merely advised him to arrange the matters well; if arranged properly, to head to Europe soon.
Luo Ziling didn’t question Ling Ruonan further and explained his plans.
He wants to accompany Yang Qingyin on an outing before she goes abroad for a visit; he plans to go with her.
The academic visit Yang Qingyin is involved in was initially scheduled for early December but due to certain special reasons, it was postponed to mid-December.
According to the latest arrangements, they should set off on December 17th.
Today is already December 9th, about a week’s time from Yang Qingyin’s departure.
Luo Ziling promised Yang Qingyin to accompany her on a trip, and she had asked about it a few times.
Originally, Luo Ziling thought he wouldn’t have time to accompany her, but to his surprise, Ling Mingrui and Ling Ruonan both didn’t want him to remain in Yanjing.
Given this, he decided to take the opportunity to accompany Yang Qingyin before she leaves the country.
In the evening, Luo Ziling went to talk to Yang Qingyin about this.
These past few days, Luo Ziling was quite busy and hadn’t had much time to accompany Yang Qingyin.
Yang Qingyin hadn’t expressed any complaints.
She was somewhat surprised by Luo Ziling’s visit tonight.
“Finished with everything?” Yang Qingyin snuggled against Luo Ziling’s chest and asked softly.
“For now, there’s nothing urgent for me!” Luo Ziling smiled and said, “How about we go out for some fun?”
“Wasn’t it said that Chen Ruchang’s condition had worsened and could lead to unexpected developments at any time?” Yang Qingyin seemed quite surprised, “At this time, you’re thinking about going out to have fun?”
“I don’t know the reason, but my grandfather and mother both want me not to stay in Yanjing during this period!” Luo Ziling smiled bitterly, “I’ll just heed their advice and go out. It seems while you’re abroad, I’ll be away too. Mother wants me to invest in some industries abroad, to travel around Europe and America!”
“Ah?!” Yang Qingyin was quite surprised by Luo Ziling’s words, “Why is this? Don’t they need you as a helper?”
“I don’t know!” Luo Ziling shook his head, “I just feel that they might be worried I’ll get into trouble, or that getting involved in these matters might negatively affect me, so they’ve advised me to go abroad!”
Yang Qingyin didn’t respond immediately but fell into deep thought.
After a short while, she looked up at Luo Ziling and seriously said, “If your mother wants us to travel together, it shows she wants everyone to know that in this matter, the Ling Family and the Yang Family have formed an alliance. With the two families joining forces against the Chen Family, others with different ideas will be less inclined to get involved in this matter.”
“That should be one possibility!” Luo Ziling nodded in agreement.
“I am going abroad, you are going abroad, and if we leave at the same time, everyone will more firmly accept this point. Moreover, they may feel that arranging our departure at this time is also meant as protection for us. So, we should depart from Yanjing on the same day.” Yang Qingyin smiled as she spoke.
“Alright, as you wish!” Luo Ziling did not decline.