After thinking it over carefully, Luo Ziling also agreed with Ling Ruonan's analysis.
While in a life-and-death struggle with the Chen Family, any incident could potentially be a conspiracy.
If you're not careful, you'll fall into an abyss with no way out.
Thinking of these things, Luo Ziling couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.
"Mom, anyway, there's no way I'm going to help Chen Ruchang with his treatment. The life and death of the Chen Family isn't my concern," Luo Ziling said with a cold sneer. "Coming to us for forgiveness, and making such a request on just the second time, he's got a bit too thick-skinned!"
"He made a significant concession, but I don't know if this is Chen Yijing's personal decision or under Chen Ruchang's instruction," Ling Ruonan said with a frown. "When we talked last time, I made quite a few demands. At that time, he didn't agree to any of them, saying he needed to go back and discuss with Chen Ruchang. This time, he agreed to all the demands I made before. Not only that, he proactively offered some additional compensations."
Listening to Ling Ruonan's mention of those other compensations, Luo Ziling found it absurd.
If what Chen Yijing agreed to doesn't have any hidden agenda or conspiracy, it could only mean that the Chen Family is overly generous, giving them so much. These things, when converted into market value, might amount to billions.
Plus, there are other intangible things that can't be measured in value.
"Either they have a conspiracy, or they're feeling completely cornered," Luo Ziling stated his judgment. "Being overly generous is definitely not normal."
"So, these matters should be handled with utmost caution; a cold approach is not necessarily a bad idea!" Ling Ruonan suggested to Luo Ziling. "Isn't Yuqing off to Hengdian? Your show should still be in production, right? Go visit the set and check on the filming progress!"
"Alright!" Luo Ziling straightforwardly agreed. "Then I'll make arrangements at work, take two days off and stay in the South for a few days."
Stepping away for a bit, temporarily leaving Yanjing, is not a bad idea either.
After mother and son exchanged thoughts for over an hour, they only finished when Luo Ziling received a call from Ouyang Feifei.
Ouyang Feifei asked over the phone if Luo Ziling was free tonight. She wanted him to treat her as she was feeling a bit unwell.
"And discuss some things!" Ouyang Feifei didn't insist on Luo Ziling going to her place, but instead asked where it would be convenient for him to meet, "How about I come to find you, just name a place."
"Forget it, I'll come to your place!" Luo Ziling preferred not to find another location.
Ouyang Feifei had no objections and said she'd be waiting for Luo Ziling at home, so he could head over directly.
Forty minutes later, Luo Ziling appeared at Ouyang Feifei's villa.
Ouyang Feifei had just bathed and finished drying her hair when Luo Ziling walked in.
"What's wrong again?" Luo Ziling asked Ouyang Feifei. "Is your sister giving you a headache?"
"Not really!" Ouyang Feifei shook her head. "I haven't slept well the past couple days, seems like I have a stiff neck. My stomach feels uncomfortable, and my head a bit achy."
"Started your period, right?" Luo Ziling observed Ouyang Feifei's slightly weary expression and commented with a smile, "No wonder, everything feels off."
Ouyang Feifei's pretty face blushed as she glared at Luo Ziling, responding in annoyance, "Do women have no privacy at all in front of you?"
"Well, not entirely, at least I have no idea what you did while showering today."
Ouyang Feifei playfully aimed a kick at Luo Ziling.
Luo Ziling didn't continue teasing Ouyang Feifei and instead dodged aside.
After moving out of the way, he sat on the sofa and asked Ouyang Feifei, "What did you want to talk about?"
"Huihui's matter!" Ouyang Feifei sighed. "I didn't expect she'd sneak out at night to find you, and even go to your workplace."
"Honestly, talking with her isn't such a big deal. Some things need to be clarified, and avoiding them doesn't mean they'll disappear." Luo Ziling wasn't disturbed by Ouyang Huihui coming to see him, but he was concerned about the nearly threatening text from Ouyang Huihui.
He clearly understood that Ouyang Huihui was definitely dissatisfied with the family's arrangements and with Ouyang Feifei.
Given the dissatisfaction, it's hard to predict what actions might be taken.
Women are more impulsive than men, especially regarding emotions; one must never overlook their retaliatory mindset.
"My dad couldn't bear leaving her alone in Europe. While in Europe, she fell ill several times and had conflicts with others. One conflict even got quite serious, and my dad personally handled it. After discussing with my grandpa, they decided to bring her back to continue her studies at Yan University. She must graduate. She agreed to grandpa's conditions: she won't look for you again, won't bother you. I also communicated with her. She promised us she'd abide by the initial commitment, cut ties with you, and stop pestering you. Unexpectedly, she came looking for you as soon as she returned."
After explaining things clearly, Ouyang Feifei said ruefully, "I've informed my grandpa about this, not to complain, but to hope for less trouble. After all, now is a critical period. Your dispute with the Chen Family has reached a crucial point; if any issue arises, it could directly change the outcome."
After pausing for a moment, Ouyang Feifei continued, "Right now, we don't know how to deal with this situation. Huihui's character has become more stubborn than before. If she insists on seeing you again, there's nothing we can do. She just returned from Europe, and it's impossible to send her back there in the short term. Otherwise, she'd become even more rebellious."
"How did you come up with the idea of her marrying Ling Haijun?" Luo Ziling didn't respond directly to Ouyang Feifei but instead asked, "I find it odd that your father and Ling Zhenghui would actually agree to this."
"It was Ling Zhenghui who proposed it," Ouyang Feifei sighed. "Grandpa felt that Ling Zhenghui's son, now working with you, has decent character. Plus, Ling Zhenghui's status in the Ling Family isn't low, so he agreed."
Luo Ziling laughed, "They've tasted the bitter fruit of arranged marriages before, why repeat this foolish mistake?"
Ouyang Feifei was taken aback, unsure of how to respond.
Luo Ziling continued, "Just this morning, Ling Haijun came to me, saying he absolutely wouldn't agree to such an arranged marriage. He wants to pursue his own love and marriage, and he can't accept such an arrangement. I guess Ouyang Huihui thinks the same, so if you insist on this arrangement, it'll likely turn into another tragedy."
Ouyang Feifei didn't expect Luo Ziling to say these things and was taken aback, unsure of how to respond.
She remained silent for quite a while before looking up, softly asking, "Is it that you don't want them to be together, right?"
After glancing at Luo Ziling, Ouyang Feifei added, "Women you've encountered, you don't allow anyone else to touch them, right?"