The paranoid Ling Shao's beloved pet ran away again

"That's good. You should also take care of your health." Ling Yisheng nodded and gave some words of comfort.

"It's not a big deal for me, but your grandfather. He hasn't seen you for such a long time and he misses you so much. Let's go see him later." Ling's mother nodded and replied.

"Okay." Ling Yisheng nodded.

Although he hadn't been back for a long time, he still learned from Chu Zhao that his grandfather had been angry with Ling's father since he left, and moved directly to another annex building in the manor and no longer lived with them, saying that out of sight, out of mind.

Grandpa Ling has loved him since he was a child, and always puts him first and considers him for everything.

When he was a child, he would always stop Ling's father from scolding him angrily and fight back on his behalf. He would then take him outside to play and calm him down.

Therefore, Ling Yisheng did not feel much fatherly love from his father, and did not have much affection for him. Usually, they only had some communication on company affairs.

In comparison, he and Grandpa Ling are closer.

Now, when mentioning Grandpa Ling, Ling Yisheng's face couldn't help but be touched.

He felt a little guilty, guilty that he had never come back to see his old man.

So, after sitting there for a short while, he decided to go over to see him and pick him up to reunite with him.

Xiao Jinglan also made a move to follow, but Ling's mother held his hand back, "Xiao Lan, just let Xiao Sheng go, why don't you stay and talk to me?"

Hearing this, she subconsciously looked up at Ling Yisheng.

The latter indicated that she should make her own decision.

If you want to leave, leave. If you want to stay, stay.

Xiao Jinglan turned his head to look at Ling's mother, thinking that she was his mother after all, it would be difficult to refuse, so he nodded and agreed.

"it is good."

The door is closed.

Xiao Jinglan sat back in his original seat and picked up the cut fruit in the fruit plate with a fork.

She was a little nervous and even embarrassed. After all, she didn't quite know how to get along with these elders whom she was not very familiar with.

On the contrary, Ling's mother started chatting with her about family matters without any scruples. She was kind and approachable.

Perhaps it was her gentleness that made Xiao Jinglan gradually relax, and she began to take the initiative to talk to her.

After chatting for a while, the atmosphere gradually calmed down.

At this time, Ling's father called her and said that he wanted to talk to her in the study.

Xiao Jinglan instantly became alert, with a hint of hesitation on his face.

She recalled the meeting three years ago, where the two of them met alone.

Ling's mother looked at Ling's father with a puzzled look, as if she was guessing what could have happened to him.

However, within a moment, she had the answer.

So she didn't stop him, but instead comforted Xiao Jinglan.

"Xiao Lan, it's okay, go." Ling's mother reached out and touched Xiao Jinglan's back, her movements gentle and loving.

With Ling's mother's persuasion, Xiao Jinglan no longer had any concerns and directly accepted Ling's father's interview, "Okay."

……

In the study.

Father Ling sat upright opposite her, just like he did three years ago.

However, his eyes were no longer as sharp and majestic as before, but instead became kind and peaceful.

He waited until Xiao Jinglan sat down before he started talking, "Xiao Lan, I asked you out today because I wanted to talk to you about the past."

Father Ling poured her a cup of tea and then continued slowly.

"The last time I asked you out, I approached you privately, Xiao Sheng didn't know about it."

Father Ling paused and continued, "At that time, the family had arranged a marriage between him and Miss Wu, and he acquiesced to it. However, later on, your affair caused things to change, so I intervened to prevent things from getting worse."

"But in the end, it was my action that harmed you." As he said this, he let out a long sigh.

His eyes were filled with the sorrow of having experienced many vicissitudes of life.

"I didn't expect that he was so obsessed with you. Even after three years, he still can't forget you." Ling's father said, and began to blame himself, with a look of regret on his face.

"Now that I think about it, I feel guilty. I was wrong about this matter. I shouldn't have interfered in your affairs in the first place, causing you to waste three years of time together. I'm sorry, Xiaolan."

Xiao Jinglan was stunned for a moment and waved his hands repeatedly, "Uncle Ling, don't say that!"

"Actually, it wasn't just because of you that I left." Her eyes flickered slightly and she spoke in a gentle tone.

She didn't expect that Father Ling wanted to talk to her today just to apologize to her.

She thought he would be like before and not approve of them being together.

"Xiao Lan, what do you think of Xiao Sheng now?" Father Ling took the opportunity to ask, with a glimmer of anticipation in his eyes.

“Uh…” This is hard to comment on.

Xiao Jinglan opened his mouth but said nothing.

To be honest, Xiao Jinglan didn't want to continue living with Ling Yisheng.

After all, what he has done in recent times is unacceptable.

However, seeing Father Ling's guilty and self-blaming look, she really wanted to say something to comfort him.

But even so, she couldn't say those words against her will in front of him.

After all, in her heart, she already had resistance to Ling Yisheng.

The expectation in Ling's father's eyes gradually turned into silence.

After a moment, he nodded in understanding and said softly, "I understand what you mean."

"But Xiaolan, I want to tell you a story." Father Ling lowered his head, thought for a while, then looked up at her.

"Please speak." Xiao Jinglan raised his eyes and looked at him with a doubtful look on his face.

……

When I came out of the study, Ling Yisheng had not returned yet.

Xiao Jinglan quietly returned to the sofa and sat down.

Soon.

Ling Yisheng walked in, supporting an old man with gray hair.

It must be the old man of the Ling family.

He did not look frail like an ordinary old man. Instead, he was full of energy, with a fiery light flashing in his eyes, as if he was ignited by some belief.

Once inside.

Old Master Ling walked forward and looked at Xiao Jinglan with a loving face.

Xiao Jinglan stood up as soon as the door opened and looked towards them.

"Is this Xiao Sheng's wife? She's so pretty, charming and elegant." Old Master Ling walked over quickly and took Xiao Jinglan's hand affectionately, his eyes full of love and care. "You call her Xiaolan, right?"

"She looks like a good match for Xiao Sheng. She is indeed a famous beauty in our Beijing circle."

Old Master Ling looked at Xiao Jinglan and liked him more and more, his eyes full of kindness.

"Um... hello, Grandpa Ling." Xiao Jinglan was a little flattered and just said hello in a daze.

This experience of coming to the Ling family was quite surprising to her. First, Father Ling’s attitude changed drastically, and then Grandpa Ling became close to her.

I originally thought that the Ling family was not satisfied with me, but who knew it would turn out to be such a scene.

When Mr. Ling heard her calling him, he immediately grinned and agreed readily, "Okay, okay."

"Xiao Sheng, what are you doing standing there? Come here quickly."

Old Master Ling turned his head and looked behind him, then extended his hand towards Ling Yisheng.

Ling Yisheng was stunned and walked forward slowly.

Old Master Ling pulled him to his side, then placed Xiao Jinglan's hand in his palm, and considerately made room for both of them.

"Xiao Sheng, you have to treat Xiao Lan well in the future, and don't make those jokes again!" Old Master Ling narrowed his eyes and said half jokingly and half in a comforting tone.

"Xiao Lan, if Xiao Sheng did something wrong, you can teach him a lesson. If that doesn't work, tell Grandpa. Grandpa will support you!"

As he spoke, he patted his chest and vowed, "No matter what, Xiao Sheng still listens to me. With me here, he dare not do anything!"

There was something hidden in his words.

Xiao Jinglan looked up in shock and met Old Man Ling's eyes, but saw only tenderness and kindness in them.

At that moment, she thought her feelings were all illusions.

However, she understood that how could a man like Grandpa Ling, who had been a big shot in the business world in the first half of his life, be a simple and plain old man who stayed at home and knew nothing?

It was impossible for him not to see some of her thoughts, and it was even more impossible for him not to have heard about what happened at the wedding some time ago.

So, he was actually hinting.

It implies that Xiao Jinglan can tell her about her grievances and ask him to support her.

At the same time, he was also trying to calm her down, hoping that she could open her heart and be honest with Ling Yisheng.

However, after experiencing so many things, Xiao Jinglan was not willing to respond.

"It's nothing." Xiao Jinglan wanted to keep the peace and didn't want to say more.

Old Master Ling sighed, patted Xiao Jinglan on the shoulder, then suddenly turned around and slapped Ling Yisheng on the back of the head.

The force was so brutal, showing no mercy at all.

Xiao Jinglan looked at Old Man Ling in surprise, only to see him scolding Ling Yisheng harshly, "Look at you, you've done something so stupid that you're about to lose your wife!"

"..." Ling Yisheng covered his head with his hands and hung his head, not daring to refute.

There was a look of aggrieved look in his eyes, but he was not angry. Instead, he was very obedient and allowed Grandpa Ling to vent his emotions.

"What's wrong? Are you still not convinced?" Seeing that he didn't say anything, Mr. Ling slapped him again in anger.

"Grandpa." Ling Yisheng seemed to have no temper in front of him. After thinking for a long time, he just said aggrievedly, "If you keep hitting me, I will be hurt."

"You're so unpleasant, you deserve to be beaten. You're so disappointing!" Old Master Ling said angrily, but he was secretly observing Xiao Jinglan's expression out of the corner of his eye.

Xiao Jinglan watched Old Man Ling scolding Ling Yisheng. Although he guessed that he was doing it on purpose, he still reached out to block his next slap.

"Grandpa Ling, that's enough. He didn't do anything wrong. You don't have to be like this."

Xiao Jinglan grabbed his arm and stopped him.

Afterwards, in front of Mr. Ling, he took the initiative to hold Ling Yisheng's hand and said with a smile, "Look, we are fine, nothing happened."

When Ling Yisheng held her hand, he took the opportunity to hold it back.

He held her hand tightly in his palm, staring at her profile with burning eyes.

After Xiao Jinglan finished speaking, he nodded in agreement, like a well-behaved and obedient child.

Xiao Jinglan didn't expect that he would have such a face, and was secretly surprised.

It seems that Mr. Ling is very special and important to him, so much so that he is like a completely different person.

Just a good kid.

Old Master Ling looked at the two of them joining hands and finally smiled with satisfaction.

He nodded, pretending to be stern, "Humph! I won't bother with you today for Xiao Lan's sake. You should be more careful and treat others well in the future, understand?"

"I will." Ling Yisheng nodded in response.

When he said this, he looked serious, as if he was making a solemn promise, and he unconsciously tightened his grip on Xiao Jinglan's hand.

Xiao Jinglan nodded, but his heart was not moved at all.

After finally finishing the topic, Mr. Ling turned around with satisfaction.

Seeing this, Ling's father and mother also started to invite them to eat.

With Grandpa Ling around, the meal was particularly warm and peaceful.

After meal.

Ling Yisheng took her to stroll and chat with Old Man Ling in the garden. They talked and laughed all the way, and it was a very pleasant experience.

After dinner, Mr. Ling wanted to let them stay, but Ling Yisheng finally gave up because he said he had something to deal with at the company.

Before leaving, Mr. Ling called her to his villa alone.

She stayed inside for a while before coming out. Then she took the fruit given by Ling's mother and started the journey back with Ling Yisheng.

On the way back, Xiao Jinglan sat in the back seat, leaned his head against the car window, and quietly looked at the scenery outside the window.

Her mind was filled with the scenes at the Ling family today, and she felt that everything seemed unreal.

Seeing her in a daze, Ling Yisheng didn't say anything to disturb her. He just stared at her with affectionate eyes from behind where she couldn't see.

Extremely gentle.

When Xiao Jinglan thought of what Ling's father and Old Man Ling said, a hint of confusion flashed across his eyes.

Today, the story that Ling's father told her was actually about Ling Yisheng's childhood.

He said that Ling Yisheng had not received much love and care from them since he was a child.

All along, they have ignored his ideas and needs, and have pushed him forward blindly, asking him to learn this and that and take on the responsibilities of the Ling family's heir.

So, at a young age, he began to learn various complicated courses, including business knowledge.

Therefore, he was able to take over the company at a young age and manage everything in an orderly manner.

However, his childhood was dull and colourless.

Therefore, he lacks love and desires to be loved even more.

It is precisely this desire and extravagant demand that sometimes causes him to have extreme thoughts and extreme means.

But all he did was just to try his best to keep what he wanted and valued.

What Ling's father said basically revealed to her how deep Ling Yisheng's feelings for her were, and he was trying his best to bring them together.

And Mr. Ling's purpose in asking her to meet alone was exactly the same as his.

But the difference is that when he was comforting him, Grandpa Ling's eyes were full of love and pity, while Father Ling was more filled with guilt and self-blame, and he did not care about Ling Yisheng like an ordinary father.

When Xiao Jinglan left, Old Master Ling took out a bracelet from somewhere and forced her to put it on her, saying it was a family heirloom of the Ling family.

Think of this.

Xiao Jinglan looked a little confused. She remembered that Wu Xiaoman had said before that she had a Ling family heirloom, which was also a bracelet.

Logically speaking, there should be only one heirloom. If Wu Xiaoman did not lie, then what is the one in his hand?