Chapter 2154: 2154: This Is a Big Deal

Chapter 2154: Chapter 2154: This Is a Big Deal

Luo Xusheng merely glanced at Luo Ziling and didn’t express any stance.

After frowning in thought for a while, Ling Ruonan nodded in agreement with Luo Xusheng’s arrangement: “Alright then, you should go talk to Ling Zhengping and see what his attitude is. He’s injured and in the hospital, so it’s only right that we go visit him!”

“I’ll go with you then!” Luo Ziling volunteered eagerly, “As his nephew, I must visit my uncle when he’s in the hospital.”

“Alright!” Ling Ruonan thought for a moment but didn’t refuse.

However, she felt a bit uneasy, fearing that Luo Xusheng and Luo Ziling’s visit might lead to direct conflict.

If things were to turn ugly in public, it would be a huge problem.

“The Yang Family has already changed their attitude towards us, at least Yang Yuanshan no longer sees us as enemies!” Luo Liansheng said seriously to Luo Xusheng, “Look, with all your efforts over the years, you haven’t achieved as much as your son has in just a few months. You need to learn from your son sometimes. Overthinking things can be counterproductive.”

Luo Xusheng opened his mouth but finally said nothing, just nodded gently.

Ling Ruonan understood there was more behind Luo Xusheng’s words, so she remained silent.

Luo Ziling looked at Luo Liansheng, Ling Ruonan, and Luo Xusheng, and asked them a very serious question: “My grandfather has plans for a marriage alliance with Qingyin’s grandfather; what are your opinions on this? Since everyone’s here today, I want to discuss this with you.”

Luo Ziling had already discussed this with Ling Ruonan and had mentioned it to Luo Liansheng, but not to Luo Xusheng.

Luo Ziling felt it was unnecessary to discuss this with Luo Xusheng, as he believed his estranged father wouldn’t have much to offer in terms of advice and might not even care about these matters. He believed he had more say in this matter than Luo Xusheng did.

To Luo Ziling, Luo Xusheng was an unqualified father.

However, formally discussing such matters in front of the three elders was a completely different matter.

Whether he spoke to Ling Ruonan individually or mentioned this to Luo Liansheng, it was all private conversations.

Discussing it publicly with several people meant it was a formal discussion.

Seeing Luo Ziling speak this way, Ling Ruonan was the first to express her stance, “We definitely respect your choices regarding your relationships and marriage. First, tell us your position!”

After a pause, she continued, “Anyway, since we’re all here, discussing this issue now is a good opportunity to reach a consensus.”

“I want to marry Yang Qingyin, but I don’t want our relationship to become a bargaining chip for them to strengthen ties. Moreover, I want to make my own decisions concerning my own matters and not let practical realities override my feelings and marriage,” Luo Ziling directly expressed his stance, fearing the three in front of him would misunderstand, and further explained, “I mean, I don’t want us to be used as bargaining chips; regarding matters related to our interests, we must make our own decisions. Otherwise, we risk being used and discarded as pawns.”

Ling Ruonan gave Luo Ziling a peculiar look but didn’t express her stance.

Luo Liansheng chuckled and gazed at Luo Ziling dotingly, saying, “I originally thought Feifei would be a better match for you. If you were with Feifei, she’d surely support you wholeheartedly, bringing great benefits from any perspective. However, given the lessons learned from your parents, you should still make your own decisions. Our family, spanning three generations, shouldn’t all be troubled by matters of affection and marriage.”

Ling Ruonan added, “If you wish to marry Yang Qingyin and they also want to use your marriage to bring the families closer, wouldn’t that be a win-win strategy? You not only gain a relationship but also practical benefits, and the closer ties between our family and the Yang Family would surely benefit us as well.”

“Mom, the worst fear is us becoming pawns. From the current situation, there’s indeed such a possibility,” Luo Ziling said with a bitter smile. “I don’t believe that those who wish us harm will cease their efforts, nor do I believe those old men will always treat us well. In their eyes, benefits are more important. If sacrificing us brings them more benefits, they’ll certainly sacrifice us.”

“You should decide for yourself!” Luo Xusheng finally spoke, “In major matters, you have your own opinion, so for this matter, you should also make your own decisions. If you’re unsure, you can consult with your grandfather and your mother.”

“Alright!” Luo Ziling nodded, “After all, we’re still young and not even of legal age yet, so delaying consideration of this matter is also an option!”

Luo Ziling had already grasped their attitudes, which was that they weren’t very approving of him being with Yang Qingyin, leaning more towards him marrying Ouyang Feifei. However, they hadn’t explicitly stated this.

“That’s fine too!” Ling Ruonan nodded and shifted the topic, “This time you hurried to Tanzhou to help Yang Yuanshan with his treatment. He’ll surely express his gratitude. Thoroughly changing Yang Yuanshan’s attitude can start with treating him. Also, with Yang Yunlin, have Xusheng speak with him face-to-face; as the saying goes, ‘It’s better to unravel enmity than to create it.’ If we can change his attitude, it wouldn’t be a bad thing. I’ll accompany Xusheng at that time!”

“That’s fine too!” Luo Liansheng agreed, “You were all involved in the events of the past, and only you can resolve those old grudges. Ling’er can only help you achieve this goal.”

Luo Ziling asked Ling Ruonan another question: “How should we handle potential retaliation from Ling Zhengping in the future?”

“Fighting violence with violence is certainly not advisable!” Ling Ruonan frowned, “We should try to improve relations with him. I’ll handle this matter personally. After all, we’re siblings of the same blood, some of the closest people in the world.”

“Perhaps he should understand that fighting violence with violence won’t make him a match for us; it’s very inadvisable!” Luo Xusheng finally spoke again, “I’ll make sure he understands this!”

Ling Ruonan glanced at Luo Xusheng, sighed slightly, and ultimately said nothing.

Luo Ziling continued, “Mom, no matter how violent we are, we won’t take his life. No matter how merciful he is, he wants my life, and even my father’s life. As long as they change their minds, the world will be at peace. So, it’s crucial to make them understand that trying to kill us is the most foolish thing in the world.”

“Alright, go talk to him first!” Ling Ruonan said, feeling a bit of a headache, “I’ll also discuss some things with my father and, if possible, with my grandfather!”

After the four discussed a few more matters, they dispersed.