Chapter 2196: 2196: Implicit Meaning

Capítulo 2196: Chapter 2196: Implicit Meaning

Luo Ziling didn’t turn around, instead he shrugged his shoulders helplessly.

Ling Ruonan and Wu Yanning, walking ahead, heard the strange sounds coming from the room, but they both pretended not to notice.

When they reached the elevator, Ling Ruonan stopped and softly said to Wu Yanning, “Sister-in-law, thank you for your hard work, please take good care of my brother.”

“Ah!” Wu Yanning sighed heavily. She grabbed Ling Ruonan’s arm, saying with great distress, “Your brother has a strong prejudice against both you and your son. I really don’t know how to persuade him. Actually, I have tried many times before, but not only does he not listen, he even scolds me!”

“I hope he figures it out himself, and I also hope he considers our sibling relationship,” Ling Ruonan gave Wu Yanning a bitter smile and then softly said, “When my brother is discharged, I’ll visit your home. By then, Xusheng and I will come together. Last time at the dinner celebrating our marriage registration, he couldn’t make it, and he might not be able to attend our wedding next time. We’ll personally take some wedding candies to him. Xusheng also wants to chat with him. They’ve known each other for so many years, and they are now both fathers. They should communicate more.”

“Alright then, when Zhengping is discharged, come over to our house, or come for dinner, bring Ziling along,” hearing Ling Ruonan mention bringing Luo Xusheng over, Wu Yanning became a bit excited and decided on her own, “I think Zhengping won’t be so impulsive anymore. I never held those things he did against him in the past.”

Wu Yanning knew that Ling Ruonan bringing Luo Xusheng over would definitely lead to a conflict with Ling Zhengping, but she wasn’t concerned about that.

If a conflict arises between two men, as long as a good solution can be found, it won’t affect anything.

The worst thing is when they refuse to meet and refuse to communicate directly; that’s what gives headaches.

Ling Ruonan looked at Wu Yanning strangely for a moment but ultimately said nothing.

She knew her sister-in-law still had lingering feelings for Luo Xusheng, but such matters are hard to express.

After Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan entered the elevator, Wu Yanning waved goodbye and didn’t escort them down.

There was no one else in the elevator, just Ling Ruonan and Luo Ziling.

Luo Ziling gave Ling Ruonan a couple of bitter smiles and then said dejectedly, “Mom, we came to visit with gifts, only to be thrown out. It’s so embarrassing.”

“It’s expected!” Ling Ruonan sighed, “This way, many things are out in the open, and there’s no need to hide them.”

After thinking for a moment, Luo Ziling asked Ling Ruonan, “Mom, how should we explain to Great Grandfather later?”

“Just tell the truth!” Ling Ruonan glanced at Luo Ziling and lowered her gaze, “I trust you won’t speak carelessly in front of Great Grandfather.”

“I don’t even know what to say to Great Grandfather!” Luo Ziling continued with a bitter smile, “I think once I meet him, he’ll definitely blame me.”

Ling Ruonan reminded, “You should think about what to say in front of your grandparents!”

After thinking it over, Luo Ziling also felt what Ling Ruonan said made sense.

In front of Ling Jinhua, he could be less cautious, but in front of Ling Mingrui and Xie Enhua, he needed to be careful with his words.

After all, Ling Zhengping is Ling Mingrui and Xie Enhua’s biological son.

After leaving the inpatient building and getting into the car, Luo Ziling asked Ling Ruonan, “Should we go to Great Grandfather’s place now?”

“Let’s go now,” Ling Ruonan nodded, “If Great Grandfather doesn’t welcome us, at least we won’t disturb his lunch.”

“Alright!” Luo Ziling looked at Ling Ruonan helplessly, “It seems like we’re really annoying today!”

Ling Ruonan glared at Luo Ziling without answering.

The car headed directly towards the Ling Family Old Mansion, and after passing through strict security checks, it finally entered that mysterious community.

Ling Jinhua was playing chess in the yard, accompanied by Huang Chen.

They were playing Chinese chess.

After staff led Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan into the yard, Huang Chen immediately stood up and greeted Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan.

But Ling Jinhua didn’t respond, just gave Ling Ruonan and Luo Ziling a glance, then gestured to Huang Chen to continue playing chess.

Huang Chen could only resume his seat to play chess with Ling Jinhua.

Ling Ruonan kept busy, helping Ling Jinhua pour tea and peeling a loquat from a basket nearby.

“Grandfather, let me feed you!” Ling Ruonan offered the seeded loquat to Ling Jinhua’s mouth and laughed, asking, “Who’s better at chess between you and Huang Chen?”

Ling Jinhua hesitated slightly, but eventually opened his mouth to eat the loquat peeled by Ling Ruonan, then pointed his finger at Huang Chen, “He’s young and surely has more ideas than me, I’m not as good as him.”

Ling Jinhua’s words instantly changed Huang Chen’s expression and left Ling Ruonan quite surprised.

She, of course, deciphered the implied meaning in Ling Jinhua’s words.

Ling Jinhua was dissatisfied with Huang Chen, suspecting he had ulterior motives.

Huang Chen also understood, and it scared him.

Recently, Huang Chen clearly felt the old man growing cold towards him, and he was somewhat apprehensive about it.

Unexpectedly, Ling Jinhua said such things about him in front of Ling Ruonan and Luo Ziling today, sinking his heart.

Just that, despite his changed face, he didn’t show any particular reaction and continued playing chess.

Then, Luo Ziling interjected, “Great Grandfather, you’re not concentrating on the chess game, so you’re bound to lose.”

Ling Jinhua looked up at Luo Ziling and didn’t immediately respond. After making a move against Huang Chen, he slowly spoke, “How about you play a game with Huang Chen later?”

“Secretary Huang definitely isn’t my match, whether it’s Go or chess. When I was in the Northwest, I spent a lot of time playing chess with Grandfather and studied many chess manuals. Grandfather used to say that I was very good at both Go and chess, so none of you are my match. But my only strength is chess; in other aspects, I can’t hold a candle to you,” Luo Ziling spoke earnestly.

Huang Chen sensed the subtle rivalry between the young and the old, so he didn’t dare to make a sound.

Ling Jinhua coldly glanced at Luo Ziling and then said to Ling Ruonan, “Your son is more remarkable than you.”

Ling Ruonan took a deep breath and replied calmly and confidently, “Grandfather, Ling’er has been away from me since childhood, endured many hardships, and received one-to-one instruction from his grandfather. In many aspects, he has deeper thoughts and in certain fields, his abilities surpass mine.”

Unexpectedly, Ling Ruonan and Luo Ziling responded both softly and firmly, Ling Jinhua said nothing further, just snorted and tossed aside the chess pieces he held.

Huang Chen quickly gathered the chess pieces, tidied up, and then respectfully excused himself, leaving the courtyard.