Luo Ziling didn't explain much to Luo Yuqing, and Luo Yuqing didn't ask further.

After the two returned to school, they each went to their classes.

Today, Luo Ziling attended a full day of classes and only left after the last class was over.

He initially planned to have dinner in the cafeteria, but after receiving a call from Ling Ruonan, he decided to leave the school.

Ling Ruonan asked him to come home for dinner, as she had something important to discuss with Luo Ziling.

Since it was still early after class, Luo Ziling went straight to Ling Ruonan's Northern Group headquarters.

Wuyue wasn't there, and Ling Ruonan had to stay in the office to handle documents.

Seeing Luo Ziling come to her office, Ling Ruonan was somewhat surprised.

"Mom, what's wrong? Not welcoming my visit?" Luo Ziling sat down in front of Ling Ruonan and said cheerfully, "So surprised, did I interrupt your work?"

"I thought you'd go straight home," Ling Ruonan smiled and put down her work, gesturing for Luo Ziling to sit on the sofa.

After making a cup of tea for Luo Ziling, and pouring herself a cup of plain water, Ling Ruonan sat down next to Luo Ziling.

"Did they all come over today?" Ling Ruonan asked Luo Ziling softly.

Luo Ziling nodded and told her about today's events, including Li Jinghui and Wu Mingyun finding him, and what happened when he went to the Northern Pharmaceuticals building at noon.

"It's quite unexpected that Wang Zhengqiang would personally intervene," Ling Ruonan showed a surprised expression, "His intentions are very clear."

"Is he in trouble?"

"Yes," Ling Ruonan didn't deny it, "He and Lin Zhengping have differences on certain matters, with more people supporting Lin Zeping, hence his difficult days."

"So that's how it is," Luo Ziling realized, "No wonder he acted that way. Apparently, my visit to his home that night plays into his hands."

"Mom specifically wanted you to go," Ling Ruonan smiled, "He needs support, and through you, he could connect to the Ling Family. I wanted to see how he would react."

"Mom, you're amazing!" Luo Ziling expressed surprise, "You even calculated that?"

"Lin Zeping is close to the Chen Family and the Fang Family and has a decent relationship with your grandfather. Wang Zhengqiang also has reasonable relations with the Fang Family, but only a mediocre relationship with your grandfather. If he improves his relationship further with your grandfather and gains his support, when he disagrees with Lin Zeping, he may garner more support." Ling Ruonan analyzed current situations for Luo Ziling. "Lin Zeping and Wang Zhengqiang have always been at odds; that's why they were pushed into their current positions because of frequent conflicts."

"Mom, I get it. Since they are adversaries, after coming to power, they will surely fight each other rather than collaborate, so don't worry about them truly controlling everything."

"That's pretty much the situation," Ling Ruonan smiled, "You understanding this shows significant progress."

"Mom, these upper-level struggles are really complicated. At my age, it's impossible to fully grasp them."

"Even Mom can't fully understand them." Ling Ruonan smiled, "Just remember one thing: at their level, there are no absolute friends. They choose partners based on benefits or maximizing benefits. Today's enemy might be tomorrow's friend."

"Mom, why doesn't Yang Yunlin act this way?"

"He's maintaining his dignity," Ling Ruonan chuckled bitterly, "Currently, he certainly won't agree to you two being together. But if one day he's out of options, or if being with Yang Qingyin maximizes his benefits, he will change his mind."

"I understand," Luo Ziling said without asking further, as he understood Ling Ruonan's point.

Ling Ruonan brought up the situation of the Ling Family.

"I presume you've noticed, the two old gentlemen don't plan to re-punish those descendants of the Ling Family. Punishing with three rounds of drinks is not substantial, so they promised us some benefits and let several descendants of the Ling Family follow you in doing things." Ling Ruonan revealed a hint of irony, "Placing them by your side, you can't completely play them out. If not by your side, you might cripple them, or even take their lives."

"I hadn't thought of that," Luo Ziling chuckled bitterly, "So there was this aspect to it."

"So, you need to carefully weigh how to act." Ling Ruonan sighed, "This is where your wisdom is tested. I think your Great Grandfather and your grandfather also want to see how you behave. This is a test for you and also the key to whether we can gain more benefits."

"Mom, I got it," Luo Ziling nodded vigorously, "I will train them well and not let anyone down."

"Currently, in the Ling Family matters, Great Grandfather's words carry the most weight. His attitude towards us surely isn't as good as grandfather's. After all, I'm grandfather's biological daughter, and he feels guilty towards me, hence wants to compensate. But Great Grandfather thinks more about continuing the glory of the Ling Family. In his mind, you still play the role of a sharpening stone. He'll do whatever benefits the Ling Family. Ling Zhengping is still the indisputable choice for Head of the Ling Family, even though he might be sidelined, it wouldn't be my place as a woman. We've now clarified the conflict with Ling Zhengping; they've suppressed Ling Zhengping, but the ultimate aim is hoping he gets tempered, becoming more adept at handling things. Even, he hopes you help cultivate a few outstanding descendants for the Ling Family to assist Ling Zhengping in expanding the family."

"If one day, we ruin Ling Zhengping, how would they treat us?" After saying this, Luo Ziling immediately realized it was inappropriate and promptly clarified, "I mean, if Ling Zhengping continues his petty actions against us, even wants to destroy us completely, and eventually we have to defend ourselves, ruining him."

"What you said isn't alarmist talk, but a situation very likely to occur." Ling Ruonan didn't reprimand Luo Ziling.

"Mom, I will prepare for it; if Dad returns to Yanjing, our security will be significantly enhanced."

"Unless something unexpected happens, your dad will start his post in Yanjing in two months, taking over Dragon Rise." Ling Ruonan said while quietly looking at Luo Ziling. "Getting you to find Wang Zhengqiang also hopes he can speak on our behalf on this matter. More people speaking for us, fewer opposing voices, hence more security."

"Hope Dad can return to Yanjing soon, so that we're not fighting everywhere." At this point, Luo Ziling suddenly thought of something and whispered to Ling Ruonan, "Mom, do you think the Fang Family, although treating us well overtly, might be secretly doing things against us?"

Ling Ruonan looked a bit surprised, ultimately didn't deny, but nodded solemnly, "Very likely."

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