Chapter 954 - 954 954 The Entanglement Between These Two

Chapter 954: Chapter 954: The Entanglement Between These Two Women Chapter 954: Chapter 954: The Entanglement Between These Two Women While Luo Ziling and Ouyang Feifei were sitting in the glass house, gazing at the snowflakes dancing outside and the expanse of white, and were discussing the gossip of the past, about two kilometers away in a cozy booth of a cafe, two elegantly dressed, pretty women were also talking about nearly the same topics.

“Sister-in-law, did you need something from me?” Ling Ruonan, dressed in a purple-red sweater with her hair elegantly coiffed on her head, giving her a noble and intellectual appearance, sipped her coffee and quietly asked Wu Yanning, who was sitting opposite her.

Being Ling Zhengping’s wife, Wu Yanning had a complicated relationship with Ling Ruonan.

Though they were sisters-in-law, they barely interacted, and for many years, they had almost never mingled privately.

Both of them were well aware of the situation but never broached it, allowing this awkward relationship to persist.

Familiar strangers — this was perhaps the most fitting description of the relationship between the two women.

Ling Ruonan couldn’t believe that Wu Yanning would privately ask to discuss matters with her.

Wu Yanning wanted to discuss something, which instinctively made Ling Ruonan think of Luo Ziling and Luo Xusheng, so she didn’t refuse.

Wu Yanning didn’t respond to Ling Ruonan’s inquiry but instead asked back, “Ruonan, I want to know, did Luo Xusheng ever return to Yanjing?”

Ling Ruonan was startled, but her expression didn’t change. “Why do you ask that?”

“Because your brother was once targeted, and he blamed it on your son, but I guess your son wouldn’t be so bold.”

Seeing Wu Yanning’s piercing gaze, Ling Ruonan simply smiled faintly and didn’t reply.

“Just say what you want to say,” she responded gently.

“Ruonan, don’t misunderstand,” Wu Yanning hastily explained, “I have no intentions of seeking out Luo Xusheng again; I just wanted to know if he had ever come back.”

“If you were me, how would you respond?” Ling Ruonan’s face grew slightly displeased.

After hearing this, Wu Yanning sighed softly and didn’t ask any more.

She already knew the answer.

“Recently, there has been frequent discord between Haining and Ziling,” Wu Yanning finally began speaking about the real reason she sought out Ling Ruonan today, “One is my son, and the other is your son; they should be close cousins, and I truly wish they wouldn’t fight relentlessly.”

“My brother and my nephew, they even want my son dead!” When speaking of Luo Ziling, Ling Ruonan’s eyes chilled a bit.

“Last night, I heard them discussing something secret,” Wu Yanning said seriously to Ling Ruonan, “They truly intend to retaliate against your son. As a mother, I don’t want any harm to come to my son, and you surely feel the same. I also know that they have grown up, and we can’t control their actions. But neither of us likes tragedies, so I have a suggestion.”

“What suggestion?” Ling Ruonan suddenly lifted her head.

“Perhaps we should have Haining temporarily leave Yanjing for some time, or let Ziling leave,” Wu Yanning hesitated, then voiced her plan, “As long as they are not together, the strife won’t be as intense. Perhaps, a day for reconciliation might eventually come.”

Ling Ruonan simply responded indifferently, “I have spent countless efforts just to bring Ziling to Yanjing.”

“Then let Haining leave for a while,” Wu Yanning knew what Ling Ruonan meant and also understood that having Luo Ziling leave Yanjing was unrealistic: “Although Haining holds a position at the Northern Group, he hasn’t really integrated into it. It would be better for him to take a position elsewhere for a few years before returning. This would be beneficial for him. But this is just my idea, the final decision still needs Zhengping’s agreement and the two elders’ permission.”

After listening, Ling Ruonan was slightly surprised but eventually nodded, “If the elders and my father are in agreement, I will support it.”

Upon hearing this, Wu Yanning said nothing immediately, and both became momentarily silent.

“Do you still resent me?” Wu Yanning broke the silence after a while and asked softly, “It’s been so many years, why not let it go?”

“If it weren’t for you, our situation wouldn’t be this troublesome. Without your instigation, my brother wouldn’t hate Luo Xusheng so much,” Ling Ruonan responded coolly, then added, “If Luo Xusheng ever comes back, I hope you won’t disturb him, alright?”

Wu Yanning hesitated for a moment, but eventually nodded, “Alright, I promise you.”

The two women fell into an awkward silence again, not knowing what to say.

Finally, Wu Yanning couldn’t hold back and took the initiative to speak again, “Ruonan, the elder should agree to let Xusheng return to Yanjing, right? If… it really happens, then you two can legitimately become husband and wife. At that time, I’ll definitely send a generous gift, from me personally.”

“It’s too early to discuss this,” although she sensed Wu Yanning’s goodwill, Ling Ruonan still responded expressionlessly, “I haven’t thought about these matters right now. With so many people wanting to harm me and my son, my only hope is that we live.”

“Many things could be the Yang Family stirring things up behind the scenes, using other families to oppose you and your son,” Wu Yanning, trying to gain Ling Ruonan’s favor, shared her judgment, “I think, as long as the Yang Family isn’t willing to give up their revenge, troubles will continue. And others will also take advantage of your feud with the Yang Family to cause more troubles. Ruonan, I think, it’s really unwise for your son and the Yang Family’s young princess to be involved, maybe it’s best if you advised them to break it off!”

Seeing Ling Ruonan giving her a strange look, Wu Yanning quickly explained, “I’m considering your well-being, otherwise, things will become even more troublesome. I don’t want Haining to get into trouble, nor do I want any harm to come to you. After all, Luo Ziling is Luo Xusheng’s son, and you are my sister-in-law.”

“Let’s not talk about this anymore, shall we?” Ling Ruonan said as she stood up, “Sister-in-law, I must go now, I’m planning to take Ziling for the elder’s treatment in the afternoon, and I have also promised my mom to dine with her at dinner.”

“Alright,” Wu Yanning also stood up but quickly stepped in front of Ling Ruonan, lowered her head and apologized, “Ruonan, I was rash in many matters in the past; so many years have passed, I hope you won’t hold it against me. After all, we are now family. Also, we both do not wish any issues for our sons, so, let’s keep in touch more in the future, okay?”

“Alright!” Ling Ruonan agreed, then politely bid goodbye before turning and leaving.

Watching Ling Ruonan’s departing back, Wu Yanning simply sighed softly.

After leaving the café, Ling Ruonan sat in her car and immediately took out her phone and called Luo Ziling. In the call, she asked Luo Ziling to meet her at the Northern Group headquarters in the afternoon, and then they would go together to the old house, with plans to dine at Ling Mingrui’s courtyard in the evening.

“I have something very important to discuss with you,” Ling Ruonan finally added carefully.