Ling Mingrui waved his hand, stopping Luo Ziling from continuing with his high-minded comntary.
"I'll personally keep an eye on this matter. After all, Xusheng has only been at Dragon Rise for a few days. I've heard that he's been working diligently without any issues. Most of the team at Dragon Rise acknowledges his abilities."
"Grandfather's vision is far superior to others," Luo Ziling imdiately flattered, "I really can't understand why so people can disregard the interests of the country and focus solely on their personal gains. They're willing to use any unscrupulous ans for their own interests."
Ling Mingrui glared at Luo Ziling, blaming him for being too talkative.
Luo Ziling didn't mind and just chuckled before dropping the subject.
The situation surprised Ling Ruonan a bit, as she hadn't anticipated discussing such matters when she t her father today.
She understood her father and knew that once Ling Mingrui expressed such an opinion, he surely had a plan in mind.
Given that Ling Mingrui intended to intervene, it wouldn't just be a superficial involvent.
Ling Ruonan couldn't yet figure out how her father would act, but she knew he'd definitely be assertive.
Currently, the Ling Family's position is stable and subtly superior to other families. In this context, the Ling Family would certainly not bow to others. Regardless of which family targets the Ling Family, they would retaliate.
Thinking about this, Ling Ruonan felt slightly relieved.
However, she worried that Luo Ziling might take the opportunity to stir up trouble and complicate the situation.
Yet it wasn't appropriate to warn him directly.
Just at that mont, Luo Xusheng arrived.
Seeing that Ling Mingrui had already returned, Luo Xusheng imdiately felt embarrassed. He hurried forward to apologize, explaining that he'd been delayed by so matters, hence his late arrival.
"It's fine, Zhengping and the others haven't arrived yet!" Ling Mingrui waved his hand, indicating Luo Xusheng shouldn't worry about it, and then instructed, "Co to the study for a bit, we need to discuss sothing privately."
Luo Xusheng glanced at Ling Ruonan. Seeing no particular expression from her except a slight nod, he asked no questions and promptly followed Ling Mingrui, who had already risen, into the study.
After Luo Xusheng and Ling Mingrui entered the study, Xie Enhua erged from the kitchen, having heard the commotion.
"Huh, where's Xusheng? I think I heard his voice!"
While Luo Ziling, Ling Ruonan, and Ling Mingrui were speaking, Xie Enhua sensibly chose not to participate and went to help in the kitchen.
Upon hearing Luo Xusheng's voice, she ca out, only to not see him around.
"They're discussing sothing!" Ling Ruonan smiled and replied, "Mom, let's not disturb them right now!"
"Where's Zhengping? Why isn't he here yet?" Xie Enhua said with a bit of discontent, "It's already past five, why isn't he here? I'll give him a call."
Ling Ruonan promptly stood up to stop her, "Mom, brother might have other things, and the traffic is starting to get congested now. Besides, it's still early, so don't rush him!"
"Alright, let's wait a bit longer." Xie Enhua sighed, holding Ling Ruonan's hand, and said, "It's still daughters who truly understand their mothers."
Luo Ziling imdiately protested, "Grandma, are you belittling ?"
"You didn't grow up with your mother, so you don't find her annoying. Like them, I raised them since they were little, and I've been nagging them all their lives. They all found it annoying, and as they grew up, they didn't want to stay with us. Now, when we say sothing, they don't want to listen, nor do they bother to keep us company!"
These words made Ling Ruonan a bit embarrassed, and she quickly defended herself, "Mom, haven't I been visiting often?"
"You do co often, but what about Zhengping? If we don't call him, he doesn't think to visit!" Xie Enhua's tone was quite resentful, "It seems that having a son often brings anger, but a daughter provides care more frequently. If I had known, I would have had more daughters back then!"
"Grandma, are you suggesting I should have more daughters in the future and try not to have sons?"
"I didn't say that!" Xie Enhua rolled her eyes at Luo Ziling. "If your wife doesn't give birth to a son in the future, your mother will be anxious again!"
"Grandma, Mom, I'm only twenty-one, why are you planning these things for ?" Luo Ziling chuckled and said, "Actually, my mom is still quite young, and she's in good health. I think she could have another child, or maybe even twins. I would really love to have a younger brother or sister."
"That's a good point!" Xie Enhua agreed with Luo Ziling's suggestion and patted Ling Ruonan's hand, "Ling'er's suggestion is worth considering."
"Mom, I'm already at this age; I can't anymore!" Ling Ruonan explained with a flushed face, "Also, work is busy now with lots of tasks; where would I find the energy to think about that?"
"My mom is worrying too much." Luo Ziling responded earnestly, "In recent years, my mom has faced assassination attempts several tis, and the situation is even more complicated now. Being pregnant would limit her ability to handle issues and responding to ergencies would be even harder. So, it's understandable if she's not considering it right now!"
Xie Enhua's expression imdiately changed, and she said with a hint of anger, "Who dares to harm my daughter? Are they tired of living?"
Neither Ling Ruonan nor Luo Ziling replied.
Xie Enhua looked at Luo Ziling, then at Ling Ruonan. The anger on her face faded, and after a sigh, she said, "Nannan, I know you've had a hard ti. Your brother has many thoughts, and you're worried about Ling'er having trouble, so you haven't stepped back. Today, I want you to co so you can talk things out in front of us. We're family, and any misunderstandings can be resolved. When Zhengping and the others arrive, don't hold back. Say whatever you think. With your father here, Zhengping won't dare to act too recklessly."
"Thank you, Mom!" Xie Enhua's genuine care touched Ling Ruonan, "I'll listen to you and share everything on my mind later, so you all can offer so advice."
Just as they were talking, Ling Zhengping arrived.
He was accompanied by his wife, Wu Yanning, and his son, Ling Haining.
Seeing Ling Zhengping and his family enter, Ling Ruonan imdiately stood up to greet them.
Luo Ziling also stood up but did not address Ling Zhengping as "Uncle."
After calling Wu Yanning "Aunt," he greeted Ling Haining.
"You're here!" Xie Enhua greeted Ling Zhengping and Wu Yanning, then instructed Luo Ziling, "Ling'er, you and Haining go play in the courtyard for a while. You cousins should catch up, and I'll join you in a bit."
Unexpectedly, Xie Enhua was so direct. Luo Ziling was quite surprised that as soon as Ling Zhengping entered, things were already set to be discussed.
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