Chapter 1947: Chapter 1947: Doubts
Luo Liansheng didnât fully understand Fang Xiangâs intention, so he didnât rush to express his opinion; he only mentioned that he was not very clear about the matter.
âIâm just a leisurely person, I basically donât interfere in family feuds,â Luo Liansheng continued to sip his tea slowly, âMy grandson might be clearer about the specifics, maybe you should ask him!â
âSir Fang,â Luo Ziling had to take over the conversation, âIâve only heard that the Chen Family was involved in this matter. It was Chen Jiahu who found some people and secretly killed Ling Haihang, intending to frame me and make the situation more complicated.â
âFor the sake of family interests, we have some cooperation with the Chen Family,â Fang Xiang said with a wry smile, âThe fights among the major families in Yanjing have never ceased, even at the best of times itâs the same. After all, everyone is pursuing more benefits for their own family. I believe Luo and Ziling understand what I mean. But I must clarify one point: we absolutely did not participate in the murder of Ling Haihang. Dongxun has explained this to Ziling before, and today I reaffirm this in front of you, we did not get involved. The rumors outside are just attempts to harm us and sow discord between us.â
At this moment, Fang Zhonghua interjected: âUncle Luo, rest assured, we havenât done anything to harm the Luo Family. The conflicts between us and the Ling and Yang families have never been at your expense. My father and I have always believed that the Luo Family is our eternal friend.â
Luo Liansheng finally understood a bit of the father and sonâs straightforwardness, and laughed, âListening to you both talk, I was momentarily taken aback. I also believe you didnât partake in any actions against the Luo Family. I trust that, given my relationship with brother Fang, such things shouldnât occur. Thank you for your honesty; I trust that all matters can be resolved satisfactorily.â
âRegardless, we were in the wrong first,â Fang Xiangâs face broke into a smile after hearing Luo Lianshengâs words, âWeâre willing to offer compensation, so donât hesitate, Luo. If you have any requests, just let us know. As long as weâre capable, weâll definitely agree.â
Hearing Fang Xiang say this, Luo Ziling, sitting by the side, couldnât help but sigh.
Old ginger is hotter than young ginger; Fang Xiang began by admitting fault, acknowledging cooperation with the Chen Family, even having done some shady things together, and expressed willingness to compensate them.
With such honesty from the other side, what more blame could he and Luo Liansheng place on them?
When it came to compensation, they felt embarrassed to mention it.
Though Fang Xiang seemed a bit cunning, there was no denying that this old man had some boldness in his actions.
âDaring to take responsibility,â was how Fang Xiangâs behavior could be described.
Luo Ziling also acknowledged that such behavior is often effective and can earn forgiveness from others.
Luo Liansheng chuckled and remarked that future cooperation matters could be discussed later, mostly suggesting Fang Family members speak with Luo Zilingâs mother Ling Ruonan about it.
Fang Xiang naturally agreed and immediately instructed Fang Zhonghua to take the initiative to discuss the matter with Ling Ruonan, assuring that the Fang Family would definitely offer compensation.
Luo Liansheng didnât dwell further on the matter, but shifted the conversation to other topics.
The two elders, after talking about some amusing stories from the past, laughed heartily, making the atmosphere more lively than before.
Luo Ziling still didnât offer any opinion.
During dinner, Fang Xiang, Fang Zhonghua, and Fang Dongxun dined with Luo Ziling and Luo Liansheng.
Three generations accompanying Luo Liansheng and Luo Ziling for a meal was the kind of hospitality few experienced.
Fang Xiang held a prestigious status and rarely personally entertained visitors; there were not many guests at the Fang Old Residence either. Itâs not that there were few visitors, but few could enter the Fang Old Residence, and those who could were not ordinary people.
Stepping into the home of a Changyuan-level person indicates an even higher status.
Three generations fully representing a family; with such treatment by the Fang Family, it was only right for Luo Liansheng to reciprocate with respect.
The dinner was lively, with Fang Xiang having several drinks with Luo Liansheng, and Fang Zhonghua and Fang Dongxun toasted a few drinks to both Luo Liansheng and Luo Ziling.
However, because of Fang Xiangâs presence, Fang Zhonghua didnât say much, and Fang Dongxun was even quieter.
After dinner, Fang Xiang invited Luo Liansheng to play chess, and Luo Liansheng accepted the invitation.
Fang Zhonghua watched from the side, while Luo Ziling and Fang Dongxun quietly left after observing the chess game for a while.
âMr. Luo, perhaps you still donât believe that someone deliberately framed our Fang Family?â said Fang Dongxun with a frustrated look as they walked into the courtyard. âWith such events, no matter how we explain, we canât clear the suspicion. Sigh!â
âMr. Fang, youâve said too much,â Luo Ziling smiled, âI believe it was indeed Chen Jiahu who orchestrated the murder of Ling Haihang. The Chen Familyâs silence for so long was their way to escalate the matter. But they overestimated themselves and ultimately botched it.â
âThey didnât necessarily botch it; they just didnât expect you to play by unconventional rules.â Fang Dongxun looked at Luo Ziling with a complex expression but eventually didnât voice all his thoughts.
Fang Dongxun actually wanted to say that no one expected Luo Ziling would audaciously kidnap Chen Jiahu, extract a confession from him, and confirm the Chen Familyâs involvement in Ling Haihangâs murder.
If investigated through conventional methods, like the police, it wouldnât have been possible to trace it back to Chen Jiahu. As there was no evidence pointing to him.
Even if the police gathered substantial evidence and identified suspects, they could only confirm that someone else killed Ling Haihang.
Even if the hitman was caught, he wouldnât have been able to reveal Chen Jiahuâs role, because he didnât even know who Chen Jiahu was.
Who could have known that Luo Ziling didnât play by the rules, directly apprehending Chen Jiahu, and after intense interrogation, Chen Jiahu couldnât withstand it and confessed. Luo Zilingâs methods were quite unorthodox, almost crazed.
Fang Dongxun was even a bit scared that he might end up like Chen Jiahu someday, captured by Luo Ziling and forced to confess under duress.
Fortunately, he went in advance to explain everything, and today his grandfather was forthright, taking the initiative to discuss matters and offering compensation.
Judging by Luo Liansheng and Luo Zilingâs expressions, they were willing to accept the Fang Familyâs apology and compensation.
Coming to this realization, Fang Dongxun was relieved yet puzzled.
Why was his grandfather so concerned about the reactions of the Luo Grandfather and Grandson?
This seemed a bit undue.