Chapter 876 - 876 876 Scorned by My Son

Chapter 876: Chapter 876: Scorned by My Son Chapter 876: Chapter 876: Scorned by My Son “Mom, I hope what you’re about to say isn’t trying to persuade me not to date Yang Qingyin,” Luo Ziling disregarded Luo Xusheng and spoke earnestly to Ling Ruonan, “I believe she has no ulterior motive in dating me, just as she trusts that I’m not seeking revenge through her.”

“Ling’er, that’s not what your father and I mean,” sensing Luo Ziling’s resentment toward Luo Xusheng and afraid that the newly reunited father and son would quarrel, Ling Ruonan hurriedly explained, “We won’t ask you to break off relations with Yang Qingyin, we just hope you’ll carefully consider the matter, after all, the relationship between the Luo, Ling, and Yang families is very complicated. Even if you plan to marry Yang Qingyin, you must think it through, not just for yourself but for her as well. Do you think, if our relationship with the Yang Family is tense, that she could marry you without any burden? And what if she regrets it later?”

“Maybe we shouldn’t consider anything and simply part ways when one day we feel it’s not right anymore,” Luo Ziling thought and then said seriously, “I have thought that if back then, Grandfather and Great Grandfather had let you two be together, maybe you wouldn’t have been so determined to stay together until the end. The opposition from the elders and the disapproval from many others stirred up your rebellious spirit, which led to a tragedy of twenty years. Am I wrong? If you don’t want me to repeat your tragic story, then just let us be, don’t force anything on us.”

Luo Xusheng and Ling Ruonan didn’t expect Luo Ziling to say that and were stunned.

Luo Xusheng was visibly angered, feeling challenged in his self-esteem. His son, speaking so disrespectfully in front of both of them. Their relationship was more complex than impulsive actions, wasn’t it?

He looked at Luo Ziling with a cold gaze and said coldly, “You’re not planning to listen to our opinion at all?”

“I will listen to Grandfather’s opinion,” Luo Ziling said stubbornly, “He has lived with me for twenty years, he understands me best, and I trust him the most.”

These words hit Ling Ruonan in her most vulnerable spot and pricked at Luo Xusheng’s deepest shame.

The two of them fell silent, saying nothing more.

Luo Xusheng felt a piercing pain in his heart. He had left his wife and child behind and was banished to Xinjiang, where he stayed for twenty years. He had returned to visit them a few times, always in secrecy. To avoid trouble, he had not met them—whenever he thought of this, he couldn’t help but feel guilty.

Today, Luo Ziling clearly expressed his resentment for not being raised by them and even rejected letting his parents arrange his life.

Grandfather had raised Luo Ziling, and Luo Ziling was only willing to listen to his advice, which caused Luo Xusheng an indescribable pain.

Luo Ziling knew he might have spoken too harshly and didn’t dwell on the issue any further, instead, he changed the topic: “Dad, Mom, don’t worry about Qingyin and me for now. Focus on the strife with the Yang Family and the Ling Family. If Qingyin is truly loyal to me, that’s like a slap in the face to the Yang Family and gives us an advantage in the feud. The grievances of the three families remain unresolved; the Yang Family seeks revenge, the Ling Family has resentment over past events, and the Northern Group wants to reclaim what it lost. Instead of thinking about how to prevent their revenge, come up with a good strategy to turn the tables on them. We could even strike first, giving them a setback before they manage to take revenge. You two have been restrained for twenty years, hiding like turtles in their shells, but I’ve grown up now and don’t have as many concerns, so I can assert our presence openly. I refuse to be bullied by them any longer, nor live in fear all the time.”

Luo Ziling’s direct address of “Dad” excited Luo Xusheng on the spot.

Although he had met Luo Ziling yesterday, Luo Ziling hadn’t called him “Dad,” which left Luo Xusheng feeling somewhat resentful.

Moreover, Luo Ziling’s expression of grievances today increased his feeling of discomfort and psychological pressure.

The word “Dad” from Luo Ziling reduced his mental pressure instantly, so much so that he didn’t mind the complaining that followed.

“Ling’er, your mom and I discussed this at length yesterday,” Luo Xusheng said, toughening up, “We still believe that under the current circumstances we must continue to endure. And we need to use leverage, leverage the power of the Ling Family, to make our own strength even greater. You’re now treating the Great Grandfather and your grandfather, and since they’ve let you treat them, it shows their trust in you and will offer us a corresponding reward. They want you to be the whetstone for the Ling Family, but you can also use them as a whetstone to make yourself stronger and to help your mother grow stronger as well. Once we gain significant influence and establish a certain status, they will have to consider the losses before they try to deal with us, and even more, consider the ultimate consequences. Both your mom and I think that to make our opponent cautious, the most important thing is that we must be strong.”

“You’re highly skilled; I’m not,” Luo Ziling ignored Luo Xusheng’s words because he had discussed these issues with Ling Ruonan several times with no new insights. “If next time they change their method and use a sniper rifle to shatter my head, then no matter how capable I am, I won’t be able to defend against it. The bodyguards you’ve arranged might be highly competent, but they can’t protect me all the time. Last time, if I hadn’t been wearing a bulletproof vest, that sniper rifle bullet might have taken my life.”

After listening to Luo Ziling carefully, Luo Xusheng seemed to understand his meaning and asked with some confusion, “What are you suggesting?”

“Why should we react passively or dodge? Can’t we take the initiative to strike back, teach those who dare to harm us a lesson? Recently, I had Yang Xiaodong and Wang Zhenjun plan several operations, which taught a few people a good lesson, and since then, they’ve stopped their tricks. You’re now secretly in the Capital, and no one knows your whereabouts, if you personally took action to teach a few key figures a lesson, perhaps my mom and I would have a peaceful time for a while.”

Luo Xusheng fully understood Luo Ziling’s intention, but he didn’t say anything.

At this moment, Ling Ruonan spoke up, “Your dad has been investigating matters during his time in Yanjing and tracking some people’s whereabouts. He plans to figure out what’s going on before he does something. He will arrange everything, so don’t worry, and don’t get involved.”

“Well, I want to see what astonishing things my father, who is far superior to me in skill, can do this time,” Luo Ziling said, looking disdainfully at Luo Xusheng.

“The three of us, no, your grandfather will return tonight, and then the four of us will have a good talk about these matters tonight and come up with a strategy,” Luo Xusheng said calmly, “I hope that before I leave Yanjing this time, I can arrange all the matters properly, so that you and your mother won’t be bullied again.”

“Alright then!” Luo Ziling finally stopped complaining.