Chapter 1219 - 1219 1219 Ling Ruonans Idea

Chapter 1219: Chapter 1219: Ling Ruonan’s Idea Chapter 1219: Chapter 1219: Ling Ruonan’s Idea Yang Xiaodong knew that Luo Ziling had argued in the hospital room with Chen Yining and Jiang Nan.

If a conflict arose, he would rush in first thing to rescue Luo Ziling.

After the last conflict, the number of bodyguards Chen Yining brought had increased, and Yang Xiaodong worried that Luo Ziling would be at a disadvantage.

The conflict ultimately did not happen, and Yang Xiaodong naturally breathed a sigh of relief.

He also felt indignant on behalf of Luo Ziling. On the way back in the car, he earnestly advised, “Young Master, since the Chen family people are so unwelcoming to you, why bother making trouble there? I think, Miss Chen Xiaoyi, her heart must also be suffering. You and her father argued right in front of her, in the hospital room. She’s probably the one feeling the worst, right? Being in a bad mood isn’t conducive to recovery. I think it’s better for you to stay out of this mess.”

“The bodyguards of others never discuss the business of those they protect, but you, well you keep advising me what to do and what not to do,” Luo Ziling chuckled and scolded, “Are you trying to rise above me, to lord it over me?”

Yang Xiaodong didn’t mind and just laughed it off, “Sister-in-law did instruct us to keep an eye on you, to not let you do whatever you want!”

“Oh, so you only listen to my mom’s words and don’t take me seriously?”

“That’s not it!” Yang Xiaodong quickly denied.

“It looks like you’ve transformed into the spies my mother has planted by my side, reporting my every move,” Luo Ziling continued.

“No, no,” Yang Xiaodong denied again, “Most things, we don’t tell Sister-in-law, we have professional ethics.”

“Professional ethics yet you chase after friends of my friends while supposed to be protecting me?” Luo Ziling teased, “I’ve never heard of bodyguards who openly pursue women while they are on duty.”

“Heh heh, major life events must be attended to, right!” Yang Xiaodong shamelessly laughed, “We’re already leftover men, and to respond to the country’s birth policy, we need to hurry and find our other halves, and have both the first and second child.”

“I don’t know what to say to you guys!” After joking around with Yang Xiaodong for a bit, Luo Ziling’s mood also improved.

Seeing Luo Ziling’s mood lighten, Yang Xiaodong immediately advised again, “Young Master, I think it’s best to discuss this matter with your mother. She should give you advice. After all, this is not just about you; it’s related to the grudges between the Luo family and the Chen family.”

Yang Xiaodong knew that Luo Ziling’s grandfather had eloped with the Miss Chen of the Chen family, and the grudge between the Luo and Chen families had lasted for many years.

If Luo Ziling kept having ongoing conflicts with the Chen family, the disputes would only intensify.

The conflict with Chen Jiahai, which wasn’t public, wouldn’t lead the two families to a complete fallout, but Luo Ziling arguing with Chen Yining in public, even leading to conflict, would mean something entirely different.

After all, Chen Yining was the future head of the Chen family, and his status there was extraordinary.

“Okay, I will talk to my mom about it.” Luo Ziling found Yang Xiaodong’s words quite reasonable, so he took his advice.

After leaving the hospital, Luo Ziling did not return to school but instead had Yang Xiaodong drive him to the Northern Group headquarters.

Seeing Luo Ziling heed his counsel and head directly to the Northern Group headquarters to find Ling Ruonan, Yang Xiaodong breathed a sigh of relief.

He also took self-satisfaction in having successfully persuaded Luo Ziling.

Luo Ziling planned to go to the Northern Group headquarters that afternoon to join Ling Ruonan, then head to the Ling Family Old Mansion to treat Ling Jinhua, and it wasn’t due to Yang Xiaodong’s persuasion.

But Yang Xiaodong’s words had some effect after all; otherwise, Ziling would have had lunch before seeking out Ruonan.

Before lunch, Luo Ziling arrived at the Northern Group, catching Ling Ruonan by surprise.

“Ling’er, you’re here so early?” Ling Ruonan got up from her desk with delight when Wuyue led Luo Ziling in.

“I came to mooch a meal off you!” Luo Ziling replied with a joyful laugh.

“We’ll have lunch together later. After lunch, let’s rest for a bit before heading to Great Grandfather’s,” Ling Ruonan also replied with a smile, “If we go around one o’clock, his nap should be over by then.”

Luo Ziling chuckled cheekily, “Mom, why don’t you take me to the employee cafeteria for lunch? I’ve never dined there, and having you escort me would surely turn the heads of the company’s lovely office ladies, not too much to ask, right?”

Luo Ziling made the comment while Wuyue was still standing by his side.

Hearing this, Wuyue rolled her eyes at Luo Ziling, her face full of disdain.

But Luo Ziling was unfazed.

Ling Ruonan, however, misunderstood Luo Ziling’s intentions.

She thought that Luo Ziling wanted to enhance his influence at the Northern Group, so she agreed to his request, believing it would make more people see them together, “Alright, then I’ll take you to the employee cafeteria. It has been quite a while since I’ve eaten there myself.”

Luo Ziling grinned and said, “Sister Wuyue should join us as well. With the two of you beautiful ladies by my side, I’m bound to attract a lot of attention.”

“You’re never serious!” Ling Ruonan huffed.

Wuyue tactfully exited to arrange for the cafeteria to prepare a few extra special dishes.

“Mom, I almost couldn’t hold back from a confrontation with Chen Yining and Jiang Nan,” Luo Ziling confided in Ling Ruonan after Wuyue left, venting his frustration, “Mom, Jiang Nan went too far, calling me a bastard right to my face. If it hadn’t been for Chen Xiaoxiao desperately stopping me, and if I hadn’t considered her your daughter, I would definitely have slapped her.”

Upon hearing this, Ling Ruonan’s expression instantly turned frigid, “I’ll find a time to have a word with Jiang Nan.”

Seeing the iciness on Ling Ruonan’s face, Luo Ziling knew she was angry and intended to settle scores with Jiang Nan.

If Ling Ruonan personally confronted Jiang Nan, it certainly wouldn’t end with just a verbal argument; it would involve other matters.

“If there’s another conflict, you might want to be tougher,” Ling Ruonan set a clear line of action for Luo Ziling and provided an explanation, “Before we completely fall out with the Chen Family, it’s better to show Chen Yining some respect. After all, he is the heir apparent to the Family Head position, and Chen Yining and Jiang Nan are also Chen Xiaoyi’s parents.”

“Alright!” Luo Ziling complied.

“You and Chen Xiaoyi will never be romantic partners again,” Ling Ruonan’s mouth curled into a mirthless smile, “If you still want to interact with her, make sure you control the extent. Don’t consider Chen Xiaoyi as a girlfriend, let alone a prospective wife.”

“I understand,” Luo Ziling actually wanted to ask what he should consider Chen Xiaoyi as—just a friend, or could she become a lover?

“If you want to take revenge on Chen Yining and Jiang Nan, then you can do something on your own,” Ling Ruonan said, the smirk returning to her face.

Luo Ziling was taken aback as he pondered whether Ling Ruonan meant for him to use Chen Xiaoyi and then abandon her as a means of revenge against Chen Yining and Jiang Nan.