Chapter 2540: 2541: Liang Ruoxu's Problem

Chapter 2540: Chapter 2541: Liang Ruoxu’s Problem

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Liang Ruoxu sat beside them, secretly laughing.

It felt like, except for Grandpa and Grandma, over these years, no one else dared to speak to Dad like this.

“Well, I won’t get involved then. The marriage certificate is already obtained, so I’m officially your Lin family’s daughter-in-law now. You’d better arrange everything properly.”

Qin Yingyue chuckled.

“Of course, proper arrangements will be made. But our Lin family’s son has also become part of your Liang family now. This is what you call exchanging hostages. From now on, his matters won’t have anything to do with me.”

“Then it’s settled!” Liang Cunxiao laughed heartily.

Seeing the parents of both families chatting and laughing, Liang Ruoxu felt genuinely happy.

“Aunt Shen, does anyone in Zhong Hai have an eye on her position?”

“How could there not be?” Shen Shuyi replied:

“That’s Zhong Hai! Not only now, but even during her tenure, there were always people coveting it.”

“Who’s the biggest competitor?”

“The Qi family from Tianjin,” Shen Shuyi replied:

“Qi Daodong was the top leader in Tianjin and now has strong public support. People say he might rise to Zhong Hai in the future, but the specifics are hard to say. We’ll need to wait and watch.”

“In situations like this, wouldn’t asking Elder Lu give us a clearer picture?”

“If it’s not a major issue, don’t bother him unnecessarily,” Shen Shuyi said:

“If you hadn’t made such a groundbreaking contribution recently, Elder Lu might have already stepped down. He likely won’t intervene in other matters moving forward.”

“Stepping down?”

Shen Shuyi nodded, “The power in his hands is too immense, and he’s gradually relinquishing it. Another reason is his health condition. I’ve heard that his body bears injuries from his younger days, and as he’s aged, they’ve all started catching up to him.”

Liang Cunxiao, seated nearby, nodded in agreement.

“According to my dad, if Elder Lu had been a few years younger, he might have handled the recent events even better. There are many external factors at play here, but he genuinely lacks the energy to deal with everything now. He’ll focus more on the Central Guards Brigade in the future, so don’t bother him with minor things.”

“Got it.”

Lin Yi nodded lightly, “But this Qi Daodong guy, given the rising popularity surrounding him, he doesn’t seem like an empty rumor.”

Shen Shuyi and Liang Cunxiao’s insider knowledge was certainly more reliable than his own.

If they were bringing this up, there had to be a reason.

“If nothing unexpected happens, I’d say there’s an eighty to ninety percent chance of it,” Liang Cunxiao replied.

Lin Yi took a sip of tea.

“Which faction does he belong to? If he’s neutral, the situation won’t be too risky.”

“The Wang family, our old adversaries.”

“Ugh…” Lin Yi cursed under his breath.

“They’re still not gone?”

“Not only are they not gone, but they’re doing just fine,” Liang Cunxiao explained:

“Their recent absence from the limelight doesn’t mean they’ve weakened; they’ve just become more discreet. Plus, they’re showing signs of resurgence.”

“Do you think they can return to their former strength?”

“It’s unlikely; they’ll still fall slightly short. But even so, they remain part of the top tier.”

“Is it because of Elder Lu’s plan to step down that they’ve found such an opportunity?”

“That’s just one reason, or you could say it’s a catalyst. The fundamental issue lies in their formidable foundation. A starved camel is still bigger than a horse—this saying isn’t just empty talk. And there’s another key reason: balance. You should understand what I mean.”

“Balancing Elder Lu—I understand that logic,” Lin Yi said.

Shen Shuyi looked at Lin Yi and nodded with satisfaction.

“In the future, when you return to Zhong Hai, you’ll likely encounter him. You can test the waters and see his attitude.”

“Understood.”

“Alright, enough of work talk at today’s family dinner.” Shen Shuyi steered the conversation back to household topics.

Lin Yi discovered that even someone like Shen Shuyi could engage in casual family chatter.

When discussing gossip, she seemed eager. Lin Yi thought this might just be an intrinsic trait embedded in women’s DNA.

That evening, Qin Yingyue didn’t stay at the Liang family home. She didn’t want to impose, so she had booked a hotel in advance, and Lin Yi drove her there.

“Son, I talked with Yanyan yesterday. Her due date seems to be ten days away. There shouldn’t be any overlap with Mi Li’s, right?”

“There shouldn’t be. I calculated before; there’s about a 20-day gap between them. But due dates are just estimates—some deliver early, while others are late. Ruoxu will likely give birth any day now, so it’s not easy to clash.”

With just the two of them in the car, Lin Yi felt the conversation carried an extra touch of warmth and tenderness.

Ordinary families chat like this too. After the son is married, mothers always find opportunities for heartfelt talks.

Lin Yi pondered that even Mother Wang might say such things, though the content would probably be different.

“Alright, then I won’t worry about it,” Qin Yingyue said:

“I’ve already booked my flight for tomorrow to Zhong Hai. It’s been so long since I visited Yanyan.”

“Sounds good, but don’t reveal anything about me.”

“Don’t worry, I’m not senile yet,” Qin Yingyue replied with a smile:

“I’ll drop by to reassure her and ease her worries about you. I also want to check on Li Chuhan—that poor girl living alone with no support in Zhong Hai. It’s just too pitiable.”

“Why not just settle in Zhong Hai permanently,” Lin Yi joked. “You could visit anyone at will and keep them company whenever you like. Life couldn’t be better.”

“I’m seriously considering that,” Qin Yingyue replied:

“Now that I’m a grandmother, if I were to gallivant around, people would say I lack responsibility.”

“It’s not as serious as you think,” Lin Yi replied:

“With both of us alive and well, no one would dare say anything.”

Lin Yi’s words made Qin Yingyue’s eyes well with tears.

Such words, coming from her son, held immense meaning for a mother.

“Hearing that, I’m content,” Qin Yingyue sighed contentedly and said:

“But over the years, I’ve been aimlessly wandering without much purpose. Now that I have grandchildren, it’s a perfect opportunity to come back and see them, especially Mi Li. Although the Liang family hasn’t demanded much from you, we should go the extra mile.”

Lin Yi nodded, “I understand.”

“As long as you understand. That’s all I’ll say,” Qin Yingyue said:

“While I’m at Yanyan’s place, I’ll keep an eye on things for you. If everything’s okay, stay here for Mi Li. It would be inappropriate for you not to be around when the baby arrives.”

“Got it.”

The mother and son chatted all the way until Lin Yi dropped her off at the hotel and returned to the Liang family home.

“Come here and help massage my legs. They feel sore and swollen again.”

“That’s common during late pregnancy. In fact, your condition is already quite good—some people even need supplemental oxygen.”

“My mom said the same,” Liang Ruoxu replied:

“But I think it’s probably because I walked too much during the day, causing soreness at night.”

“That’s possible.”

Liang Ruoxu plopped her legs onto Lin Yi’s lap.

“Suddenly, I have something to ask you.”

“What is it?”

“What do you think it feels like to make love during this stage?”

“Uh… that really is quite a question…”

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