Chapter 1597: 1597: At that time, we will host their wedding for them

Chapter 1597: Chapter 1597: At that time, we will host their wedding for them

Ling Ruonan was silent for a long while before saying, “Dad, I hope this matter will just pass. I really don’t know what’s going on, and I don’t plan to find out. But I’ll have a good talk with Ling’er and ask him to follow the rules and not complicate things.”

Ling Ruonan knew that among the Ling Family, only her parents wouldn’t push her to her limits.

Although Grandpa loved her dearly, he would indeed sacrifice her for the family’s interests. For instance, after Luo Ziling made a fuss on his ninetieth birthday, several people from the Ling Family were arranged to join the Northern Group, and this was probably only made possible with Grandpa’s approval.

Ling Ruonan knew that her father, Ling Mingrui, intended to give her the Northern Group as part of her dowry.

Back when Ling Mingrui entrusted her with the Northern Industrial and Trade Company, which was the predecessor of the Northern Group, he promised to give her this company as dowry. If the company got messed up, he’d choose something else as dowry; if the company grew, he wouldn’t reclaim it.

Ling Mingrui’s intentions remained the same thereafter.

However, several people from the Ling Family wanted to get involved in the Northern Group’s management, and since Ling Jinhua had tacitly approved, Ling Mingrui couldn’t clearly oppose it as the Family Head. After all, the Northern Group’s current assets belong to the Ling Family, so it’s natural for family members to want to join.

Ling Mingrui, knowing his daughter well, believed Ling Ruonan could certainly handle such trivial matters; the younger generation of the Ling Family wouldn’t be a match for her in terms of tactics. Even Ling Zhengping couldn’t compare to Ling Ruonan.

After hearing Ling Ruonan speak like this, Ling Mingrui didn’t say anything further, just nodded.

After the father and daughter had been silent for a while, preparing to leave the study for dinner, Ling Mingrui added, “The old man originally planned to use your son as a whetstone for the Ling Family, but now he’s changed his mind. Your son isn’t suited for that role, not only failing to sharpen the knife but actually damaging it. You should pay attention to some things yourselves. Understand?”

Ling Mingrui’s words suddenly made Ling Ruonan feel uneasy.

She understood what Ling Mingrui meant—Ling Jinhua would no longer be as tolerant of Luo Ziling in the future.

However, she couldn’t say much.

During dinner, because Wu Yanning was present, Ling Mingrui didn’t criticize Luo Ziling anymore.

Ling Ruonan, Wu Yanning, and Xie Enhua chatted incessantly, so the dinner table was quite lively.

After dinner, Ling Ruonan left with Luo Ziling.

When Luo Ziling left, he apologized to Ling Mingrui and said he’d visit his grandparents again after returning from abroad.

Ling Mingrui didn’t express anything, just snorted.

As soon as the car drove away from Ling Mingrui’s villa, Ling Ruonan impatiently asked Luo Ziling, “Ling’er, what were you arguing about with Grandpa earlier?”

Luo Ziling briefly explained the matter, and after a moment of silence, Ling Ruonan softly said, “I guessed it was because of that issue.”

“Mom, it seems everyone knows that I am now an unending enemy with Chen Jiahai, and if I have a dispute with anyone else, someone will surely plot to frame me,” Luo Ziling said with a bitter smile. “Are we just so easily bullied?”

“Better to endure a bit. If everyone thinks we are living leisurely days, then that perception will gradually fade,” Ling Ruonan seized the chance to remind Luo Ziling. “In the future, you should avoid getting involved in matters and focus your energy on studying. Go out and have fun when you can, don’t stay in Yanjing. Let others handle things, or let Mom do it.”

“Alright, I understand what you mean.”

Ling Ruonan didn’t say anything further.

After returning to the villa, Luo Ziling remembered his appointment with Yang Qingyin and proposed to Ling Ruonan that he go out again.

Ling Ruonan didn’t ask much and let Luo Ziling make his own arrangements, just instructing him to come back early to rest, as she would take him to the airport the following day.

Luo Ziling knew Ling Ruonan’s intention in taking him to the airport.

Luo Ziling originally planned to meet with other members and take the bus to the airport, but Ling Ruonan refused this arrangement, saying she would personally take him. Luo Ziling knew that Ling Ruonan would definitely appear before the delegation members with him and even reveal her identity.

In doing so, the delegation officials who knew her identity would surely not trouble Luo Ziling but instead would care for him.

This approach was very different from Ling Ruonan’s usual principles.

But she was willing to abandon some principles for Luo Ziling.

Luo Ziling’s luggage was also packed by Ling Ruonan—love knows no parental bounds!

With Ling Ruonan helping him pack, Luo Ziling could only accept it and not worry about trivial matters.

After leaving the villa, he gave Yang Qingyin a call to ask where she was.

When the call connected, Yang Qingyin asked Luo Ziling, “Are you hungry? Want to have a late-night snack?”

“No, I just came back from my grandmother’s, had a very full dinner. How about I come over and chat with you?”

“Alright, then I’ll head back,” Yang Qingyin, who was in her dorm at school and planned to have a night out with Luo Ziling, agreed to head back to her place after hearing him suggest it.

The two met at the school gate and walked together.

After exiting the school gate, Luo Ziling naturally took Yang Qingyin’s hand.

Yang Qingyin softly asked Luo Ziling, “Did you get scolded?”

“What?”

“I mean, did your grandfather scold you when you went there today?”

“Yes.”

“What was your response?”

“I argued back!”

“…” Yang Qingyin fell silent, looking speechlessly at Luo Ziling.

Luo Ziling smiled but didn’t explain further.

“You should endure more; after all, they are elders,” Yang Qingyin gently advised. “If they scold you to your face, it shows the matter isn’t very serious. They want you to explain or communicate. If they really take it to heart and get very angry, they won’t scold you.”

“Thanks for the advice; I somewhat understand,” Luo Ziling nodded, recognizing Yang Qingyin’s guidance, but hesitated and asked, “Does your dad scolding me mean the same?”

“He’s different,” Yang Qingyin shook her head. “He hopes you stay far away and never sees you.”

“Afraid I’ll steal his daughter!”

“Humph!” Yang Qingyin shot Luo Ziling a glance and pinched him.

“My grandfather and great-grandfather have promised to hold a wedding for my parents this year, and I’m planning to organize it and make it grander,” Luo Ziling shared this with Yang Qingyin and then asked cheekily, “Will you come to the wedding?”

“I will attend,” Yang Qingyin tilted her head and asked Luo Ziling, “But how do you intend for me to participate?”

“Co-host the wedding with me as my girlfriend, is that alright?”

Yang Qingyin’s face immediately turned red.