Leng Ling walked downstairs and saw Li En and Xiao Lie talking in a harmonious atmosphere, so he put away the expression on his face and walked over.
"Brother, you're here," Xiaolie waved to Leng Ling, "The muffins are delicious."
Looking at the snacks on the table, Leng Ling had no intention of tasting them. He nodded lightly and said with a smile, "If it's delicious, just eat more."
"Brother, what's wrong with you?" Xiaolie took a bite of the muffin and saw Leng Ling sitting there in a daze. Xiaolie asked vaguely, "Xiaolin hasn't come down yet?"
Shrugging slightly, Leng Ling said in a low voice, "It's okay. Maybe she didn't sleep well last night. Jerry is taking care of her. She will be fine in a while."
"I'm just telling you, what can happen to a girl like her?" Xiaolie didn't notice the lonely look in his brother's eyes at all. There were crumbs in the corners of his mouth as he ate happily.
Lien sat silently on the side, looking at the man with his head lowered, his golden eyes dim.
For a moment, the atmosphere in the living room became a little silent. Xiaolie quickly realized something was wrong with his brother while eating, and kept pushing the snacks to Leng Ling, "Brother, what's wrong with you? Eat some quickly.
The same goes for Mr. En, if you don’t eat it, I’m going to finish it.”
Looking at his brother with dark eyes in the middle of the night, Leng Ling gently touched his lips and said, "You can eat, brother has no appetite."
"Oh, brother, what's wrong with you? It's rare that we haven't seen each other for more than a year. Why do you always have this expression?" Xiaolie puffed up his cheeks and was a little unhappy, "It must be Xiaolin who makes you unhappy, isn't it?
She said she and Mr. Lean are not suitable, is it necessary to be so sad?"
Leng Ling's eyebrows tightened, "Stop talking."
Xiaolie curled his lips disdainfully, "If you don't say it, don't say it. Girls are troublesome. They are sentimental all the time and make it look like we are bullying her."
"Xiaolie, please go back to your room first. Brother and Lien have something to say."
"I got it," Xiaolie was happy. He clapped his hands, got up and left the living room.
Watching Xiaolie walk up to the second floor, Li En sat next to Leng Ling, "What's wrong? Why do you have such an expression?"
The black eyes lowered leisurely, and Leng Ling's thin lips moved, "Xiao Lin seems to hate me very much, and even chased me away, not wanting me to be by her side to take care of her."
Li En asked doubtfully, "Isn't it fine yesterday? Why is it like this today?"
"I don't know," Leng Ling shook his head blankly. He clasped his hands together and stirred uneasily. "When I went to see her just now, the way she looked at me scared me. I didn't know what to say to her.
What, I..."
The gentle voice gradually became tinged with tears, Leng Ling shook his shoulders slightly, and his black eyes lost their former luster, as helpless as a lost child.
Seeing Leng Ling's wet eyelashes, Li En was hit hard in the heart.
This person who has always been calm and composed, and can be as calm as water in the face of anything, will also become helpless when facing family relationships. In the end, he is still just an ordinary person.
Ling, how can you make me not feel heartbroken when you look like this?
With love flashing in his eyes, Li En stretched out his hand to hold Leng Ling's slightly cold hand, and took the other person into his arms, trying to calm him down, "Don't cry, it's okay, that must be your illusion. Your Highness Lin is gentle and kind.
, it will definitely be fine."
The thin body twitched slightly, Leng Ling couldn't help but shook his head, "Xiao Lin and I have always had a good relationship, and it was also good yesterday. Why did it become like this today... Is she starting to hate me..."
Li En held Leng Ling's shoulders tightly, "No, don't think like that. Xiaolin is your sister. There is no unbreakable bond between siblings. Maybe she encountered something sad and couldn't think about it for a while.
Let the anger come out on you, and it will be fine when the anger subsides."
"But... why does she look at me like that and don't want me to get close to her? Xiaolie and I are the closest people to her in this world. Why would she rather talk to Jerry than tell me..."
The pleasant voice was choked with sobs, and a few tears flowed down the corners of his eyes, blurring his face.
Dry and rough fingertips wiped the tears on Leng Ling's face. Li En sniffed the fragrance of orchids on Leng Ling's body and patiently persuaded him, "Maybe Her Highness Lin doesn't want to tell you to stop worrying you, so stop thinking about it."
The Leng Ling in my heart is a tough, calm and calm person. I don’t want to see you crying like this."
The sound of tiny sobs subsided slightly, Leng Ling closed his eyes and leaned in Li En's arms, the depression in his heart was slightly relieved, "Yeah."
"Your Highness."
Jerry's voice sounded from behind, Leng Ling's body stiffened slightly, and he broke away from Li En's arms.
With his back to Jerry, he wiped his face with the back of his hand and said in a pleasant voice with a thick nasal sound, "Is Xiaolin feeling better?"
"Your Highness Lin is asleep," Jerry looked at the two people who were very close to each other on the sofa, with no expression on their faces, "I'll go make you some black tea."
"Um."
Walking to the table, Jerry picked up the coffee pot and glanced at the muffins. Except for Jerry eating a few pieces, the rest were untouched. "Mr. Lean, would you like some more coffee?"
Li En did not shirk the blame, put one arm around Leng Ling's waist and said, "Then I'll trouble you."
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During lunch, Xiao Lin did not show up. The whole family sat together to eat, and everyone was a little uninterested. Even Xiao Lie, who had always been naughty, became a lot quieter.
After lunch, Zuo Li called and conveyed Leng Xiao's answer to Leng Ling.
Naturally, Leng Ling's request was not approved, and he was ordered by Leng Xiao to attend the memorial ceremony, otherwise it would be regarded as a great disrespect to the Leng family.
After answering the phone, Leng Ling's face darkened a bit. Without any explanation, he was about to call Leng Xiao, but the hand that was playing the phone number was pressed down by a big hand.
"stop fighting."
He raised his eyes slightly and saw the man. Leng Ling had a cold face and said in a cold voice, "Let go."
"Hold on, you are in a very bad mood. Calm down first."
"You don't need to worry about my housework."
After saying this harshly, Leng Ling pulled away the hand that was holding him down, but when he saw the hurt look in the other person's eyes, his heart twitched slightly.
He was right, he should calm down and think about it carefully.
Putting down the phone, Leng Ling held the table with both hands. He wanted to say something, but he didn't want to make such a face.
Looking sideways for a moment, he avoided Lien's gaze and looked elsewhere, "Go out first and let me be quiet."
Li En stood on one side and saw Leng Ling's embarrassed expression. He nodded and said, "Then I'll wait for you downstairs."
"good."
After Li En left, Leng Ling leaned against the window and meditated for a long time.
My father's memorial ceremony was held at the National Plaza. Although the scene was grand, it was also very expensive.
As they said, the purpose of Leng Xiao's doing this is to rekindle the people's loyalty and respect for the Leng family and to use it for him. On the other hand, it is to let them know that Lansen will always belong to the Leng family.
, to consolidate his dominance. As for the financial issues that he is worried about, he should also take corresponding measures. After all, he is also a member of the Leng family. It will not do him any good to cause dissatisfaction among the people.
Since they want to place it there, let them hold it there. However, they must also be present at the Leng family cemetery after the ceremony.
With this thought in mind, Leng Ling picked up the phone and called.
"I am Leng Xiao."
Hearing the voice he remembered on the other end of the phone, Leng Ling's voice was calm, "Hello, President, it's me."
"Why, hasn't Saori given you an answer yet? If he hasn't told you, then I'll say it again. I will never agree to your request. As a member of the Leng family, we must consider the overall situation. The memorial ceremony is so important.
How can it be held casually? Besides, as his son and the future heir of the Leng family, how can you refuse to participate? "
Leng Xiao's voice was a little irritable, and it could be heard that he was not in a good mood.
In order to cause unnecessary misunderstanding, Leng Ling spoke softly, "President, I'm really sorry. I shouldn't have spoken to you in that tone, let alone threatened you with such words."
"It's good that you know you were wrong. In the morning, Zuo Li told me this, and I was almost mad at you." Hearing Leng Ling admit his mistake, Leng Xiao's anger seemed to subside a little, "My child, you still
Young man, some things must be taken a long-term view. I know you are also doing this for Lan Sen, but I am also doing this for Lan Sen. Furthermore, the people also hope that this ceremony can be held on a larger scale, so don't you
Don’t worry anymore.”
"I understand," Leng Ling added after a short pause, "President, after the ceremony, I still hope to go to the family cemetery to take a look."
"Of course you can, that's what I think too. Let's go together when it's over. I haven't gone back to the family cemetery for a long time."
"OK."
"Are you still in Luoshan now?"
"Yes."
"How is Xiaolin and Xiaolie? Xiaolie must have grown a lot. I heard that he performed very well in the military academy. He has been able to do this just over a year after entering the military academy. It is really not easy. He is worthy of our cold
Family people.”
Lowering his eyes calmly, Leng Ling said in a calm tone, "Thank you for the president's praise. Xiaolie is still young and needs to continue to learn in many aspects. I will ask him to correct his attitude and not be complacent just because he has achieved some results."
"Well, very good. By the way, is Xiaolin's leg feeling better?"
Hearing Leng Xiao mention Xiaolin, Leng Ling's eyes trembled quietly, "Xiaolin is very good. Thank you very much, President, for your concern."
"I remember Xiaolin's birthday is coming soon. This child is already fifteen years old. Does she have a boyfriend?"
"No."
"As her brother, you don't care enough about her. If she has a boy she likes, don't stop him and let her have a good relationship. First love is really beautiful."
