Even if her status was ultimately just that of a lowly mistress.
As she pondered these thoughts, Luo Shuling's expression grew increasingly indifferent, and the warmth in her eyes gradually faded.
I picked up the teacup in front of me and took a small sip. The refreshing tea could not dispel the indifference in my heart.
At this moment, she was completely different from the usually talkative and carefree Luo Shuling. It was as if she was shrouded in an invisible barrier, keeping all her emotions inside.
The main house fell silent again, with only the aroma of tea still lingering in the air.
The grandfather and grandson sat facing each other, yet it seemed as if there was an insurmountable chasm between them, and the atmosphere was so quiet that it was somewhat oppressive.
The silence in the main house lasted for an unknown amount of time, and the aroma of tea gradually faded in the air.
Luo Qidong suddenly spoke, breaking the silence. His gaze fell on the celadon teacup on the tea table, and his tone revealed little emotion as he slowly asked:
"What's the relationship between Qingling and your brother now?"
“They’re already together.” Luo Shuling replied softly without thinking, her fingers resting on the rim of the teacup.
She didn't need to lie about this issue. With Luo Qidong's methods and the Luo family's power, he could find out anything, no matter how secretive, if he wanted to. It was better to just be straightforward.
"Quite interesting." Upon hearing this, Luo Qidong's lips slowly curled into a faint smile. This smile was extremely faint, like the moment when ice and snow first melted, fleeting yet enough to break through his previous cold and imposing aura.
Even knowing that Gu Luo was currently entangled with his two granddaughters, Luo Shuning and Luo Shuhe, and that their relationship was ambiguous, he didn't care at all. There was even a hint of barely perceptible happiness in his eyes.
I picked up the blue-and-white porcelain teacup again, took a gentle sip of the warm tea, and asked as I put the cup down:
"Your name is Gu Luo, right? I never thought that your grandfather Shen's proud and arrogant granddaughter would be willing to share the same man with other women."
Upon hearing this, a smile slowly crept onto Luo Shuling's lips.
The smile was faint, yet it contained a clear hint of mockery—partly mocking Luo Qidong for never truly treating Luo Shuning and Luo Shuhe as his granddaughters from beginning to end; their emotional entanglements and reputations were merely "interesting" in his eyes.
Secondly, it also mocks Luo Qidong's slow realization that the person he carefully cultivated and regarded as the future heir of the Luo family is also with Gu Luo. If he knew this, I wonder if he would still find it "interesting".
"Do you know what your grandfather Shen is thinking?" Luo Qidong didn't notice the deeper meaning in her smile and continued to ask, his eyes filled with more inquiry.
Luo Shuling nodded gently and analyzed in a calm tone:
“I know. Grandpa Shen likes Shen Qingling very much and recognizes her abilities, but the Shen family has always wanted a male heir to inherit the family business. That’s why he lets Shen Qingling ‘run wild’ outside. If Qingling ultimately fails to establish herself on her own or does something that makes the family lose face, they can then legitimately support the illegitimate son to take over. Grandpa Shen is giving the choice to Shen Qingling herself in a roundabout way. If she succeeds, she can establish herself; if she fails, she will make way for the family.”
As Luo Qidong listened, he picked up his teacup and drank with satisfaction. The warm tea slid down his throat, feeling very comforting.
He had always been quite satisfied with his granddaughter's intelligence. She was insightful, calm, and quick to understand, far superior to those sheltered young ladies with short-sighted views. It was precisely because of this that he was willing to entrust her with the core affairs of the Luo family in the future, as well as... a great opportunity.
Setting down his teacup, Luo Qidong continued:
“You and Qingling seem to have a good relationship. You could help her out when the time is right. I think this girl is strong-willed, energetic, and quick-witted. She might actually be able to make a name for herself in the Shen family’s turmoil.”
“Okay.” Luo Shuling readily agreed.
She and Shen Qingling are now sisters who share the same husband, and their interests are already closely intertwined.
When the time comes to help, I will naturally not stand idly by—after all, everything Shen Qingling can fight for in the Shen family, and the industries that the Luo family can entrust to her, will all be Gu Luo's dowry in the future, and will be their confidence when facing right and wrong in the future.
Just then, a soft knocking sound came from the door.
Then, Aunt Liu walked in with a gentle smile, carrying a crystal-clear white porcelain fruit plate filled with sliced strawberries, mangoes, and cherry tomatoes. The bright colors looked appetizing.
She gently placed the fruit plate in the center of the tea table, then naturally sat down next to Luo Shuling, reaching out to affectionately ruffle her hair. Her fingers were warm to the touch, and her tone was as gentle as a spring breeze.
"Ling'er, why don't you and Qingling stay tonight? Aunt Liu will cook you some delicious food, all of which are my specialties."
Luo Shuling's indifference vanished slightly. She turned her head slightly, looked at Aunt Liu's kind face, and nodded gently, her voice softening considerably.
"Okay, I'll do as Aunt Liu says."
Luo Qidong, who was standing to the side, watched this scene without changing his expression. He simply picked up his teacup and took another sip of tea.
The atmosphere inside the house, thanks to Aunt Liu's arrival, finally shifted from the previous scheming and estrangement to a touch of rare warmth.
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