Chapter 2084: 2084: I'll Make Sure to Teach Him a Lesson

Capítulo 2084: Chapter 2084: I’ll Make Sure to Teach Him a Lesson

Luo Ziling looked at Ling Mingrui and eventually shook his head, “I don’t feel wronged at all.”

He said this with a smile to Ling Mingrui and began to pack up the chess pieces.

While packing the chess pieces, he said meaningfully, “So many chess pieces are like puppets, their fate in the game is entirely in the hands of the player.”

“Thinking of yourself as a mere chess piece means you’re not yet arrogantly out of control,” Ling Mingrui said coldly, staring at Luo Ziling, “I thought you were willing to do anything.”

“Grandfather, I prefer acting spontaneously, so I’m definitely not suited for being an official,” Luo Ziling said earnestly. “Being a pawn, ordered around by others, is not something I want. In cases where I don’t want to, venting a little obviously isn’t over the top, right?”

Ling Mingrui didn’t respond to Luo Ziling but asked, “You are all my family. Ling Zhengping is my son by blood; your mother is my daughter, also my flesh and blood. If you were in my shoes, would you be willing to see your own children fighting to the death?”

“Of course not!” Luo Ziling replied without hesitation, “If it were me, in front of the battle for benefits, I would still put familial ties first. But of course, the premise is that the other party also sees me as family. If a dispute breaks out between my son and daughter, I would use my authority as a father to mediate them. But such a thing would definitely not happen, as I would educate them from an early age that the blood ties of family are the most important. Family is the one who can stay with you for a lifetime and also the one who can help you the most. Humans come and go naked without any burden, no matter glory or wealth, at the moment of death, they are all external, not to be brought at birth, not to be taken at death. Now the wealth they control, they couldn’t consume over several lifetimes; as a brother, not taking care of his sister, even wanting to be cruel to his own sister and her son, haha!”

Luo Ziling didn’t want to say the next words, just laughed softly.

Ling Mingrui didn’t reply, just quietly watched Luo Ziling.

Luo Ziling wasn’t afraid, he continued, “You all put interests first, so when considering things, interests are paramount. Originally, you opposed Qingyin and me together, and now for interests, you wish for us to be together. But I believe the Ling, Yang families will clash again in the future. If you all clash, what kind of awkward situation will we who you command to be together face? Then, how do we face our family?”

“Your thoughts will change when you reach that position,” Ling Mingrui smiled, “Just like your ideas now are completely different than they were a year ago. Do you still feel now that you can continue to embrace the simple life in the Northwest? Would you be willing to return to the Northwest?”

“I wouldn’t want to return to the Northwest because it’s not my hometown; my old home is in Yuezhou. Giving up everything now to return to live in Yuezhou, I would be very willing.”

“But have you considered, if you give up everything now, the halo on you will completely disappear. When everyone can bully you, you’ll miss having privileges,” Ling Mingrui waved his hand impatiently, “When I was young, I too liked impulsiveness like you, that’s alright. As experience, knowledge, and years accumulate, slowly becoming stable will be fine. You’re smarter than most people, and act more decisively and courageously, if you’re just a bit more mature, your achievements will be unmatched. No one can stir so much movement and gain such fame at your age. Cherish everything in front of you, don’t destroy yourself because of momentary courage.”

After saying this, he didn’t pay any more attention to Luo Ziling, walked out on his own.

Luo Ziling immediately followed outside, not wanting others to mistakenly think he’d just been scolded by Ling Mingrui.

Indeed, Ling Mingrui’s words just now did seem a bit like a reprimand.

But Luo Ziling didn’t mind, nor did he resent Ling Mingrui.

He thought what Ling Mingrui said made some sense, it was for his own good; as the saying goes, harsh warnings make one hear well.

When following Ling Mingrui out, Ling Ruonan was no longer sitting on the sofa but was preparing bowls and dishes with Wu Yanning.

Dinner was ready, they were set to eat.

“Finished the game?” Ling Ruonan asked with no expression change, smiling and approaching to greet Ling Mingrui and Luo Ziling, “Dad, would you like a drink?”

“Great!” Ling Mingrui nodded, telling Luo Ziling and Ling Zhengping, “Join me for a drink!”

Luo Ziling and Ling Zhengping both agreed.

Ling Mingrui liked to drink yellow wine, so the wine prepared for tonight was Yuezhou Old Wine brought by Luo Liansheng.

Ling Mingrui didn’t drink much, just casually had a cup.

Luo Ziling and Ling Zhengping also only drank a cup.

During the meal, no formal topic was discussed, only chitchatting about family affairs.

Due to Xie Enhua’s presence and Wu Yanning’s assistance, the atmosphere remained lively.

After dinner, Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan left first.

Xie Enhua repeatedly instructed Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan to come visit often, to go out for meals frequently, before seeing them to the courtyard gate.

Luo Ziling always felt good about his grandmother, feeling she really treated him and his mother very well.

Once in the car, seeing Xie Enhua still standing by the car, Luo Ziling lowered the window, smiling as he said, “Grandmother, you go back inside, we’re heading off now.”

“Ling’er, stay with your mom, help her more, it’s not easy being a woman,” Xie Enhua gently said these words to Luo Ziling, then waved goodbye to them.

After hearing this, Luo Ziling’s nose became a little sour.

He also understood that the chat between Ling Zhengping and Ling Ruonan today probably wasn’t very pleasant.

In the car ride back, Luo Ziling asked Ling Ruonan, “Mom, did you quarrel with Ling Zhengping?”

“No!” Ling Ruonan shook her head, sighing softly, “Actually, we didn’t say much, later I went to the kitchen to help.”

“I really dislike seeing Ling Zhengping’s smug look like a little man who gained success.” Luo Ziling said angrily, “From his demeanor today, he clearly looks down on us.”

“It’s okay, him looking down on us isn’t necessarily a bad thing, at least it proves one point, he hasn’t let go of his resentment toward us.” When speaking to here, Ling Ruonan’s eyes turned a bit cold.

“Mom, I understand!” Luo Ziling, being so intelligent, immediately grasped Ling Ruonan’s meaning, “I’ll be cautious.”

“You also need to be careful of Ling Haining.” Ling Ruonan thought it over, then still gave a few words of advice, “Don’t let him trap you, and be careful of his mischief.”

“I’ll give him a good lesson!” Luo Ziling also showed a firm expression.