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Luo Ziling's grandmother is Miss Chen, Chen Ruchang and Chen Rushan brothers are her cousins, and they can also be considered Luo Liansheng's brothers-in-law.
Luo Xusheng should call Chen Ruchang and Chen Rushan uncle, and consider Chen Yining and Chen Yijing as cousins.
It's just that the familial bond between these cousins is slightly distant.
Actually, Luo Ziling and Chen Xiaoyi are also related by blood, but it's already fourth-generation collateral kinship.
The marriage law stipulates that marriage among third-generation collateral relatives is forbidden, and their kinship falls just outside the prohibited sequence.
Luo Xusheng is younger than Chen Yining, but a year older than Chen Yijing.
Luo Ziling should call Chen Yijing uncle, which is only natural.
However, due to the feud between the Luo Family and the Chen Family, familial relations are long gone.
Luo Liansheng never regarded Chen Ruchang as his brother-in-law, nor did he consider Chen Yining and Chen Yijing as relatives.
The late Chen Rushan treated him well, and he did acknowledge the kinship of Chen Rushan's line.
Luo Liansheng did not regard the people of Chen Ruchang's line as relatives, and naturally, Luo Xusheng and Luo Ziling think the sa way.
By now, the Luo Family has a life-and-death feud with the Chen Family, and familial relations are even more non-existent.
Ling Ruonan naturally also never regarded the Chen Family as relatives.
Upon hearing Luo Ziling call Chen Yijing uncle, she was completely stunned.
However, she quickly understood why Luo Ziling treated Chen Yijing so warmly.
She then signaled Wuyue with her eyes, extended her hand to the still non-reactive Chen Yijing, and greeted calmly, "Mr. Chen, it's truly rare for you to visit."
Chen Yijing was held in a daze by Luo Ziling for quite a while.
After Luo Ziling let go of his hand, seeing Ling Ruonan extend her hand to him, he could only muster a grimace and shake hands with Ling Ruonan.
"I hope Miss Ling and Mr. Luo don't mind my abrupt visit today," he said, sowhat embarrassed, "My father and I both feel that there is a misunderstanding between us, and so matters should be spoken openly and clarified."
"Uncle, you're overthinking it!" Luo Ziling gestured for Chen Yijing to sit down and talk, "If there's sothing to discuss, let's sit down and talk!"
Luo Ziling's excessive warmth made Chen Yijing uncomfortable all over.
He fully understood that this Luo kid who keeps calling him "uncle" is very vicious at heart.
If it were in the past and Luo Ziling wanted to attack the Chen Family, he wouldn't have taken it seriously and might even have mocked Luo Ziling as a madman.
Now, he already considers Luo Ziling as a figure to be reckoned with.
Luo Ziling's radiant smile and warm reception made him feel a great danger.
Before coming, he had prepared himself for neglect and even ridicule.
There was neither neglect nor ridicule, but Luo Ziling's excessive warmth was completely unacceptable to him.
However, Chen Yijing is not an ordinary person; he quickly collected himself and said with a smile, "You two are too polite. My father and I both believe that the misunderstandings between us are all due to a lack of communication, which has led to misunderstanding through so accidental events."
"Since uncle says so, we're relieved. If it's just a misunderstanding, it can be resolved easily." Luo Ziling continued to speak directly, "However, I find it hard to believe so things are just misunderstandings—even when I was traveling in the Northwest, there were people harassing and chasing . Was that also a misunderstanding?"
"That was just a misunderstanding; it was our fault." Chen Yijing cursed Luo Ziling as a bastard in his heart, but his face still bore an embarrassed smile, explaining as gently as possible, "So incidents were initiated by my elder brother, of which my father and I were not aware. You understand that Yining suspected the death of his son was related to your family, so in his irrational state, he repeatedly sought revenge. My father and I have been preventing him from acting impulsively, trying to stop him. Unexpectedly, he wouldn't listen to us. He has now broken the law, and that's him getting what he deserves."
As Chen Yijing spoke these words, Ling Ruonan had already served him tea.
After thanking her, Chen Yijing continued, "However, during this ti, my father was hospitalized and his health is poor. The old man hopes his children can be by his side, which would greatly comfort him. We fear these troubles will affect his treatnt. Therefore, we hope to settle so matters privately with you, so my elder brother can serve our father for a few days and fulfill his filial duty."
Chen Yijing speaks quite directly and with a certain elegance, which gives Luo Ziling a more clear impression of him.
Ling Ruonan and Chen Yijing have interacted before, and knowing each other for so many years, she has thoroughly investigated his affairs during this ti, thus has so understanding of Chen Yijing's personality.
Chen Yijing has always looked down on others, and had been malicious toward the Luo Family in the past.
After Chen Jiahu lost his freedom because of Luo Ziling, his hatred for the Luo Family is certainly no less than that of Chen Yining and Chen Ruchang.
Under such circumstances, that Chen Yijing would proactively visit, lowering himself to plead, Ling Ruonan can imagine what kind of situation this is.
Therefore, she signaled Luo Ziling to speak less before calmly saying, "Things have developed to the point that we can no longer control them. Even if we want to settle privately, the prosecutor and public office won't agree."
Seeing Ling Ruonan say this, Luo Ziling knowingly stood up, "Mom, I have sothing to attend to. Also, uncle, if you have sothing to discuss, just talk to my mom. If you want my opinion, adopt my mom's stance—she can fully represent !"
After speaking, without waiting for Ling Ruonan and Chen Yijing to respond, he walked out.
Upon reaching the door, Luo Ziling saw Wuyue outside and imdiately walked over.
"Young Master, any idea why Chen Yijing suddenly showed up?" Wuyue quietly asked Luo Ziling, "He didn't contact you beforehand, did he?"
"No!" Luo Ziling shook his head, "Neither my mom nor I knew he would visit."
"I've asked soone to investigate this matter, we must find out his sudden visit's purpose." Wuyue looked solemn.
Luo Ziling chuckled, "Actually, it's easy to understand. They've seen that continuing like this will result in huge losses. They can't handle it, so they are taking the initiative to lower themselves, hoping we can settle privately on many matters and not hold the Chen Family accountable."
"Never agree to them!" Wuyue said indignantly, "These matters can't be in their favor."
"No, we should agree with them!" Luo Ziling shook his head, correcting Wuyue, "But only if they are willing to make huge concessions and offer us many benefits as a condition for settlent."
"Why?" Wuyue was puzzled.
"Sending Chen Yining to prison isn't the best option, considering the entire situation, you'll understand."
"Alright!" Wuyue nodded, not asking further.
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