Announced divorce, madly criticized Ling Shaochang for kneeling down

When Qiao Ruyi was led to a pavilion by a servant, she happened to see Ling Che standing on the pavilion's corridor.

The vines everywhere are growing in full bloom, and the whole place is lush green.

Ling Che's well-tailored suit made his already tall figure look even more upright.

He stood there with one hand in his pocket and a cigarette in the other, looking like he was looking down on everyone.

Hearing the voice, he turned around and looked towards Qiao Ruyi, with the corner of his mouth raised slightly, "Come here."

Qiao Ruyi was still angry about what happened in the car and looked away.

What’s the point of being pretty!

No heart at all!

The two came to a relatively quiet courtyard. In addition to a few servants trimming flowers and plants, there were also a few patrolling security guards.

The mahogany door opened, and a burst of paper film fragrance wafted in.

Before entering the house, I saw an octogenarian in a silver Zhongshan suit, leaning on a carved mahogany cane in one hand and writing with a brush in the other.

This is Ling Che’s grandfather, Ling Gu.

He looked towards the newcomer with a friendly expression, "Are you here?"

Ling Che suppressed his anger and said, "Grandpa."

Qiao Ruyi also shouted.

Ling Gu's eyes fell on Qiao Ruyi for two seconds, and he responded faintly.

Not indifferent, but not happy either.

Qiao Ruyi has been married to Ling Che for three years, and she has not seen many words from Ling Gu. However, every time Ling Gu's reaction to her is indifferent.

She also heard that Ling Gu did not agree with Ling Che's marriage three years ago, but Ling Zhengqing insisted on the marriage, and Ling Gu had no choice.

Since Ling Gu retired from the Ling family, he handed over all of the Ling family's businesses to Ling Zhengqing. After Ling Zhengqing passed away, Ling Che became the person in charge of the Ling family.

However, Ling Zhengqing passed away, and Ling Gu had to bury his son. The heartbroken old man experienced the pain of losing his son and his health became worse day by day. He stayed indoors in this huge manor all day long.

Qiao Ruyi knew that she was not Ling Gu's first choice for granddaughter-in-law, so she said hello and found an excuse to leave.

The mahogany door closed gently.

Ling Gu finished writing the last stroke and sighed softly, "My body is really getting old, and my handwriting is getting worse day by day."

Ling Che glanced and saw a big "Shou" character written on the rice paper in front of him.

He smiled softly, "It's so lively outside, why is Grandpa here writing?"

Ling Gu put down his pen and paper, "What a bunch of noisy things, disturbing the peace."

"The Ling family manor hasn't been bustling for a while. The birthday party was well organized, wasn't it, Grandpa?" Ling Che walked to the tea table and made some tea.

Ling Gu turned his head to look out the window, "Some people can hardly hide their ambitions."

After saying that, he looked at Ling Che who was leisurely drinking tea, "A Che, come with me."

The dim room was completely dark except for a small window that let in a glimmer of light.

"Ache, tell me the truth, have you been investigating your father's affairs recently?"

"Ah."

"The police have filed a case and said it was an accident. Do you think there's something fishy going on?"

Ling Che asked back, "Don't you think so, Grandpa?"

Ling Gu tapped the ground heavily with his cane. "Some things are in the past, so don't investigate them. Protecting yourself is what's important. Ah Che, you are the only blood of my Ling family. Grandpa can't bear the pain of losing you anymore!"

"I know, Grandpa." Ling Che's expression was resolute in the darkness, "But I must find this person."

Ling Gu sighed deeply and stood with his back to the ground. "Ah Che, Grandpa is eighty years old this year, and his health is getting worse day by day. Although I don't leave this house, I also know how many eyes are watching me, both openly and secretly. You have sent countless people here, and there are other hidden lines that can be inserted through any gaps. You can imagine how powerful the other party is and how ambitious they are."

He picked up his cane and pointed outside. "Look at these people outside. Half of them are big-tailed wolves wearing masks. They all want to eat our Ling family alive so that they can get a share of this business."

Ling Che clenched his fists, "Grandpa, I will make sure this ends quickly."

"Don't investigate, Che. Your father has passed away, and your grandfather is old. There aren't many people left who can support you. In this capital, so many people are plotting against you, hoping something bad will happen to you. Just listen to your grandfather and protect our Ling family's centuries-old foundation. Don't put yourself in danger."

Ling Che looked at the ground with deep eyes, without saying a word.

Although the grandfather and grandson didn't spend much time together, Ling Gu also understood Ling Che's stubborn temper.

He changed the subject, "My granddaughter-in-law is really nice. She either doesn't come or gives me a big gift when she comes."

Ling Che's expression softened a bit. "Are you talking about the pond?"

"As soon as it arrived, it blew up my pond and killed a few of my little fish!" Ling Gu said angrily, "Those fish were what Mr. Song spent a lot of effort to get."

"Grandpa, you're already eighty years old, and you're still arguing with your granddaughter-in-law? Besides, it was the Qiao Mansion who blew up the pond. You have to go to the Qiao Mansion to seek justice."

"You're quite supportive of her," Ling Gu asked. "Ah Che, you're twenty-six this year, and you've been married for almost three years, right?"

Ling Che: "Yes, Grandpa."

Ling Gu turned around and said thoughtfully, "When your father wanted to marry into the Qiao family, I was against it."

Ling Che knew about this.

"I've always felt that you and the girl from the Xu family are a perfect match. She's well-educated, gentle, and charming. When you were abroad, she even traveled thousands of miles to visit you."

The implication is that Qiao Ruyi has a hot temper and is too arrogant, and does not look like a lady from a noble family.

"But your father was determined to marry you to the Qiao family, so I didn't interfere. Besides, he asked for your opinion before marrying the girl from the Qiao family, and you volunteered."

Ling Che: "Yes."

Ling Gu changed the subject and said, "If it was a voluntary marriage, then why haven't we made any progress after such a long marriage?"

Of course Ling Che understood the meaning behind his words. He was eager to have a great-grandson.

"Ruyi is still young, let her play for a few more years."

Ling Gu had expected him to say that. "I remember that girl was only one year younger than you. She's not too young to be a mother."

Seeing that he couldn't escape, Ling Che spoke frankly, "I don't want to tie her up with the child so early."

Ling Gu narrowed his eyes slightly, "Is it you who doesn't want to, or is it her?"

Ling Che: "That's what I meant."

Seeing that he was determined, Ling Gu played the family card and said, "Since the girl from the Qiao family is the one you have set your sights on, then you should give birth to a daughter for the Ling family as soon as possible so that Grandpa can hold a great-grandson in his arms before he dies."

Ling Che: "Grandpa, let's talk about this later."

"What's wrong?" Ling Gu squinted his eyes and looked at him.

Ling Che: "Now is not a good time, what if..."

If anything happens to him, the child will become a burden to her.

This road is too difficult, he can't let her carry the burden.

“Nothing could happen!!!”

Ling Gu interrupted him angrily, throwing his cane heavily to the ground, "There won't be such a chance!"