Chapter 970 - 970 970 My Mom Really Trusts You

Chapter 970: Chapter 970: My Mom Really Trusts You Chapter 970: Chapter 970: My Mom Really Trusts You Similarly to Ling Zhenghui, after questioning Ling Haining for quite a while and receiving only denials, Ling Zhengping began to doubt as well and uncertainly asked once more, “Are you sure it wasn’t you who did it?”

“No,” Ling Haining swore he was just short of taking an oath to heaven, “Dad, it’s true I orchestrated many things before, but not this time. After being expelled from Yanjing by Great Grandpa and not allowed to return for two years, would I dare do such things again?”

“What’s so strange about that? Precisely because you’re about to be expelled from Yanjing, you were extremely frustrated. What’s so strange about that?” Ling Zhengping, although enraged, held back from lashing out on the spot.

“Dad, I know things are a bit troublesome, retaliating against them, mother and son, now would only bring us more trouble, especially since Great Grandpa and Grandpa are both on their side. In this situation, even if I wanted revenge, I wouldn’t rush into it,” Ling Haining spoke earnestly: “Dad, I really don’t know what happened. I can guarantee with my life that I have nothing to do with this.”

“But Grandpa thinks it was you who did it.”

“Does Grandpa have concrete evidence?” Ling Haining was somewhat surprised.

“If he didn’t have concrete evidence, he wouldn’t have called to scold me, telling me to discipline my son properly.” Ling Zhengping was finally showing his extreme frustration, “Could it be that someone else is trying to pin this on us?”

“Dad, it’s very possible.” Ling Haining immediately nodded his agreement, “There are many in the family who are unhappy with us, it’s very possible that someone is framing us. At Great Grandpa’s ninetieth birthday, it was quite clear who wanted us to be in trouble. They’re watching our fight with Aunt from afar, waiting to stab us in the back at the critical moment and then reap the benefits, isn’t that just typical?”

Ling Zhengping knew that Luo Ziling was referring to Ling Mingqing’s sons, Ling Zhengjun and Ling Zhengmin.

After Ling Jinhua’s ninetieth birthday, their conflicts with Ling Mingqing’s family had intensified.

This time with the old man’s poisoning taking such a turn, they had a part to play in it, of this Ling Zhengping was sure.

Now, they are the ones in trouble, with Ling Haining being forced to work in Zhonghai and not allowed to return for at least two years.

This punishment wasn’t actually severe and could even be considered an opportunity for Ling Haining to gain experience.

But it was somewhat embarrassing, especially for Ling Zhengping, the prospective Family Head.

He had already planned for Ling Haining to leave Northern Group after the new year, to take a position at the grassroots level to slowly gain experience.

Being sent to Zhonghai to work as middle management in an external agency was seen by many in the Ling Family as an exile, causing Ling Zhengping to feel disgraced—even though he knew that promotion was faster after being assigned abroad, he still felt this way.

Ling Zhengping also knew that if there were any new issues now, Ling Haining’s arrangement might change again, definitely for the worse.

Therefore, after receiving Ling Mingrui’s scolding call in the afternoon, he was very angry, almost wishing he could give Ling Haining a beating.

But after hearing Ling Haining’s repeated denials, he still believed his son had not been involved in today’s incident.

Hence, he also agreed with Ling Haining’s statement, believing it was someone else framing them, dumping the blame on them.

However, both father and son had thought of other male descendants of the Ling Family and hadn’t considered Ling Ruonan as the mastermind.

After believing Ling Haining was truly not involved, Ling Zhengping and Ling Haining quietly discussed who might have planned today’s incident.

Eventually, both father and son felt Ling Zhengjun and Ling Zhengmin, or their sons, were possible culprits; of course, the people from the Yang Family, Fang Family, and Chen Family, particularly Chen Jiahai plotting today’s incident was also highly likely. Especially Chen Jiahai, the likelihood was even greater.

“Dad, once I’m in Zhonghai, there will be plenty of things I can do freely,” after discussing for a while, Ling Haining said mysteriously, “Being away from Yanjing, even if something happens, they can’t find me.”

“You’re too naive, I’m still in Yanjing,” Ling Zhengping glared at Ling Haining with irritation, “From now on, whatever you do, you can’t act privately, you must discuss it with me before proceeding, understand?”

“Dad, I understand,” Ling Haining could only timidly agree with a statement, but his heart was still somewhat unwilling.

“Alright, I will go explain this to Grandpa tonight and hope he can investigate the matter thoroughly,” Ling Zhengping said, then waved his hand to dismiss Ling Haining.

After Ling Haining left the study, the angrier he got as he thought about it.

Thus, he took out his phone and made a call to his best buddy Ling Haijun.

Ling Haijun had just been scolded by his own father and was sitting there feeling depressed. Ling Haining was in a similar state of mind, so the two of them immediately decided to find a place to have tea together and talk about what happened today.

However, someone reported their tea-drinking plans to Ling Mingrui.

Upon learning that the two brothers had arranged to have tea together, Ling Mingrui’s frown deepened.

“It seems the punishment for them was still too light,” Ling Mingrui said with a cold smile on his face after receiving the report, “Since they haven’t learned their lesson, let’s give them a little more to chew on. They like to act young and carefree, don’t they? Then let them run a bit further away.”

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When Luo Ziling came out after his bath, he saw that Wuyue had returned as well.

Ouyang Feifei, who had been discussing something with Ling Ruonan, immediately stopped talking upon seeing Luo Ziling coming downstairs.

“Wuyue, what secrets are you sharing with my mom?” Luo Ziling teased Wuyue with a smile, “Are you talking bad about me?”

Seeing how Wuyue’s attitude toward him had changed, and recalling Yang Xiaodong’s words that Wuyue was most suitable to be his wife, Luo Ziling felt an odd sensation and couldn’t resist the urge to tease her a bit.

Wuyue thought Luo Ziling was blaming her and immediately grew nervous, hastily explaining, “Young Master, no!”

Ling Ruonan glared at Luo Ziling, “Don’t cause trouble, go eat some fruit. I’m discussing serious matters with Wuyue!”

Luo Ziling could only offer a dry smile and left the room.

It was about half an hour later that Wuyue finally finished talking with Ling Ruonan.

After finishing the conversation, Wuyue came out and Ling Ruonan started preparing dinner.

Wuyue went out to give some instructions and then came back to help Ling Ruonan with the cooking.

However, as she was walking out of the house, she was stopped by Luo Ziling who caught up with her.

Luo Ziling pulled Wuyue into a car parked outside, then unapologetically demanded, “Wuyue, tell me everything you can.”

Wuyue looked at Luo Ziling seriously for a few moments, thought for a bit, and then spoke in a low voice, “Young Master, your maternal grandfather suspects today’s incident was the Ling Family’s retaliation and frame-up. As for what follows, you should stay out of it, we will just watch the show. Oh, and about the Night North Bar, Miss asked me to take charge and help you manage it. Ouyang Feifei offered to send someone to manage, but Miss refused her. I will send a reliable person over soon to help you with the bar. As for Yang Qingye, I will personally communicate with him. He just needs to invest and won’t partake in the management.”

“Alright,” Luo Ziling had no choice but not to ask further, yet he immediately exclaimed, “My mom really trusts you a lot!”

Seeing Luo Ziling express such admiration, Wuyue actually felt a thump in her heart.