Chapter 356: Chapter 356 Shocked
“I don’t know,” Luo Ziling shook his head, but inside, a strong curiosity arose, “Could it be one of the wealthy families in Yanjing?”

“Exactly!” Ling Ruonan nodded, “Your grandmother’s surname is Chen.”

Luo Ziling couldn’t help but widen his eyes, “Could it be the Chen family of Chen Jiahai?”

Ling Ruonan nodded solemnly, then said with a bitter smile, “Back then, your grandfather brought your dad to Yanjing under the pretense of seeking medical treatment for my grandfather. He wanted your father to meet your grandmother’s family and to leverage the help of others so your dad could establish a firm foothold in Yanjing and make a name for himself. Our Ling Family was willing to help him because my grandfather recognized your grandfather’s abilities, and my dad had a good relationship with your grandfather.”

At this point, Ling Ruonan had an expression of helplessness, “But because of the trouble your dad and I caused, everything turned to naught, and it even led to a huge disaster. The Ling Family, the Yang Family, and the Chen Family all became enemies of your grandfather. Fortunately, my grandfather and my dad had high regard for your grandfather’s scholarship, so we didn’t fall into a completely irretrievable predicament. Additionally, at the time, your grandfather had a good relationship with Fang Xiang, the current Family Head of the Fang Family, who also helped out.”

After hearing all this, Luo Ziling was deeply shocked, yet he couldn’t suppress his curiosity and asked another question, “Mom, then why didn’t the Ling Family agree to your marriage to Dad?”

“At that time, I was already betrothed to Yang Yunfeng. The marriage arranged by the elders couldn’t be opposed by me. Moreover, at that time your dad was still considered the child of a rejected daughter from the Chen Family, and the Chen Family still refused to accept him and even wanted to take revenge on your grandfather. Therefore, your maternal grandfather did not consider marrying me to your dad, as he couldn’t break his word with the Yang Family. He also didn’t foresee that we would stir up such a big mess and ultimately repeat the tragedy of your grandfather.”

After listening, Luo Ziling also let out a bitter laugh, “Mom, I really didn’t expect things to turn out this way, so oddly coincidental. My grandfather’s and my dad’s fates seem a bit similar.”

“What’s even more frightful is you are repeating what they once did,” Ling Ruonan said with a serious look, “Have you considered that if you continue to date Yang Qingyin, the outcome might very well repeat the tragedies of your grandfather and your dad? Three generations of one family, all doing similar things, do you think it’s right?”

Luo Ziling felt a bitter taste in his heart, what Ling Ruonan said was indeed intolerable.

If three generations all fell in love with daughters from wealthy families and none had a happy ending, that would be too tragic.

But then he thought of something else, and asked Ling Ruonan in confusion, “Mom, then why do you still support me in pursuing Yang Qingyin?”

“You’re not necessarily going to marry her,” Ling Ruonan laughed, “Who says dating must lead to marriage?”

Luo Ziling was left dumbfounded by Ling Ruonan’s words.

Seeing Luo Ziling’s stunned look, Ling Ruonan added, “Qingyin is a very nice girl, she would be suitable as your wife, and most importantly, you two get along very well. If it weren’t for the grievances between our two families, I would fully support you two being together and eventually getting married. But now that you know about these things, do you think it’s still possible for you two to become husband and wife?”

“Mom, you support me in pursuing Yang Qingyin, but you don’t want me to marry her?” After voicing his doubt, Luo Ziling asked again, “Are you just trying to upset the Yang Family as some kind of revenge?”

“You could say that, to give Yang Yunlin a taste of being slapped in the face, but I never wanted you to abandon Yang Qingyin after starting something. Even if your relationship was once good and you were eventually forced to break up, that would be because there was no choice, and in the end, you both would accept it.” Ling Ruonan said, laughing, “Actually, I’ve always suspected that Yang Qingyin approached you with a motive, ultimately wanting to ruin you. But now, I have ruled out that notion, although the possibility might still exist, I don’t believe Yang Qingyin would do such a thing.”

Luo Ziling felt his heart thrown into turmoil by Ling Ruonan’s words, looking dazed and at a loss as to what to do.

Seeing Luo Ziling in such a state, Ling Ruonan, feeling somewhat sorry for him, said, “Just do what you want to do, continue pursuing Yang Qingyin and being with her, just not so high-profile, and who knows, a miracle might happen. You’re free to date any girl, and your future wife should be the most suitable girl for you. How ‘suitable’ is defined can only be discovered through spending time together.”

Ling Ruonan spoiled Luo Ziling greatly because she felt she owed him so much; whatever he did, she would always come up with a reason in her heart to support him. Even if Luo Ziling was dating Yang Qingyin while also playing around with Ouyang Feifei, Ouyang Huihui, or having intimate relationships with other women, she would not intervene.

Twenty years apart had meant that Luo Ziling’s past twenty years were too tough, and he did not enjoy any of the pleasures of city life, which filled her with guilt. So whatever Luo Ziling did in his life, she would not stop him.

Of course, she would also think that being liked by many women is a sign of her son’s excellence.

Ling Ruonan certainly considered Luo Ziling outstanding, not only handsome but also talented, skilled in medicine, and also witty and humorous.

Such an exceptional son should indeed be liked by many women.

If there weren’t many women who liked him, or if there were few who actively pursued him, Ling Ruonan would feel disappointed.

“A doting mother has a spoiled child,” but Ling Ruonan of course did not realize this; she just felt that she owed Luo Ziling too much.

Luo Ziling’s mind was somewhat scrambled by Ling Ruonan’s words, but he did not know what to say.

Ling Ruonan also felt she might have gone too far, and immediately changed the subject, talking about some future plans.

After discussing some plans, she brought up matters of daily life and proposed that if there was a chance during the winter vacation, she wanted to take Luo Ziling to the Maldives to enjoy the beautiful seascape.

Luo Ziling did not refuse and agreed readily.

Having never gone on a trip with his mother, he certainly wanted to go out with her.

As they talked, laughter once again filled the garden.

Overall, the mother and son had a rather affectionate Mid-Autumn Festival together.

That evening, Luo Ziling did not go back but slept next to Ling Ruonan’s room.

While preparing for bed, Ling Ruonan sat on Luo Ziling’s bed and talked for a long time.

That night, Ling Ruonan did not sleep well. With her son beside her on the first night, she was excited and felt an indescribable happiness.

Finally, unable to fall asleep after tossing and turning, she quietly got up, walked into Luo Ziling’s room, and lay down beside him gently.

Luo Ziling, on the other hand, slept very soundly. Sleeping beside his mother for the first time, he felt very secure.

Thus, when Ling Ruonan came in and lay beside him, he did not even notice.

After Ling Ruonan lay down on Luo Ziling’s bed, she finally fell asleep contentedly and very sweetly.

But that Mid-Autumn night, quite a few people did not sleep well because of the two of them.