“You and Ling Ruonan come from different backgrounds than us, so it’s normal to have different ideas and values. But now that you’ve married A Long, you should live a good life together. No one in a marriage is born to completely give in to the other. Both of you should give in a little and maintain your relationship and family.”
Lin Yao removed the coldness from his tone and spoke slowly, "But why do I find that your relationship is very strained? Last time you came to me and said that Ah Long was having an affair, did you find any evidence?"
Before Leng Lian could answer, Lin Yao continued, "Actually, I know there have been problems between you two for a long time. Is it really meaningful to be arguing so much right after getting married? If you don't like Ah Long anymore, just divorce him and marry someone you like. Don't drag it out. Dragging it out is pointless, and women can't afford to drag it out."
"Did Ah Long tell you that?" Leng Lian originally wanted to raise her voice, but her momentum weakened after seeing Lin Yao's gaze, and she immediately lost the thought of questioning him. "Actually, it's not like what you said. Although we have quarreled, it's not serious. We've been doing quite well all these years. It's just that Ah Long has changed in the past year. He doesn't care about me anymore, so I judged that he has a woman outside, but I haven't gotten any evidence yet."
"Ignore it?" Lin Yao wanted to scoff, but he suppressed the urge.
"Do you think everyone in this world is your mother? That they all have to pamper and spoil you?"
Lin Yao suddenly became ruthless, his gaze towards Leng Lian filled with contempt. "I know a little about your situation. Couples should always accommodate, understand, and tolerate each other in order to have a harmonious and happy marriage. Ah Long is busy with work, so as his wife, you should manage the household affairs and take care of his daily life so that his fatigue from outside can be soothed when he comes home."
"But how did you do it?"
"Vanity, showing off, you haven't even visited your parents-in-law, who were the best to you when you were down on your luck, and Ah Long's maternal grandparents more than a few times. You've also stopped giving the elders the kind look you used to have. Have you fulfilled your duties as a wife and daughter-in-law?"
"You spend your days doing nothing, living a life of extravagance and debauchery. You've bought more than a dozen luxury cars, and lent out seven of them to your friends. Ah Long didn't say anything to you, but you've only gone further and squandered money. Don't you ever think about the children in those impoverished mountain areas who don't even have enough to eat?"
“That’s right, Ah Long and I both come from poor families, but we know how to work hard and make contributions to society. What are you doing at this time, as his wife?”
"I said, you're not good enough for Ah Long! If it weren't for the fact that Ah Long still likes you, I wouldn't even want to see you..."
Lin Yao omitted the rest of his words, but Leng Lian could understand the meaning. Her face turned pale instantly. She hadn't expected that she held such a low position in Lin Yao's heart, that his evaluation of her was so bad, and that he would reveal her shortcomings so mercilessly. She was stunned for a moment.
Seeing that Leng Lian remained silent, Lin Yao wanted to end the conversation as soon as possible. He wasn't good at educating people; he only wanted his brother to be happy. He didn't know what effect his words had had, but he was already in a difficult position, so he could only continue:
"It seems that Ah Long hasn't told you much about me. Given your relationship and your personal interests, you're also unaware of the internal affairs of the 'Longcheng Group.' Now I'm telling you, you don't understand me and Min Hong, but if I want to, I can know everything about you at any time, to a degree that exceeds your imagination."
“You used your connections with Ah Long’s assistant to get some drugs, and his assistant will be fired tomorrow. Don’t make things difficult for Ah Long in the future. If there’s anything, just talk to him directly. Don’t try anything funny.”
"Furthermore, if you feel that hiring Ah Long would damage your status, I can persuade him to let you go. Of course, you will not have any shares in 'Longcheng Group'. Even if the shares are currently registered under Ah Long's parents' names, I will never allow outsiders to hold shares in my companies. Don't even think about it now, lest I turn against you."
What was originally intended as a matter of persuasion and mediation turned into blatant threats and intimidation by Lin Yao, completely contrary to his original intentions, yet it happened naturally.
The reason for all this lies in Lin Yao's fervent desire for his brother to achieve true happiness in life. And if this woman doesn't change her bad habits, Long Yihun's life will be ruined.
It's easier to change mountains and rivers than to change one's nature.
When faced with a serious illness, Lin Yao instinctively treated Leng Lian like a stubborn person, so his behavior naturally couldn't be gentle.
"I don't!"
Leng Lian suddenly screamed, tears streaming down her face. Forgetting her usual elegance and noble image, she grabbed Lin Yao's left arm, panicking, "No! Don't send me away!"
“I love Ah Long, I really love him, I was wrong… all these years, I’ve been wrong…”
Suddenly struck by Lin Yao's words, Leng Lian dared not think about what she would do without Long Yihun. She felt completely empty, as if the most precious thing in the world was about to leave and never return.
At that moment, it felt like the sky was falling. She finally realized how important Long Yihun was to her, and that her life was now inextricably linked to her husband's.
If we are to lose something, life loses its meaning.
All of this only became clear now; I wonder if it's too late.
Neither Leng Lian nor Long Yihun realized that they were both people with an extremely strong desire to dominate and control. Such people would get along very well with someone who is indecisive and lets others make decisions for them. However, when two people of the same kind are together, if they do not tolerate and accommodate each other and do not restrain their controlling tendencies according to the situation, the conflict will be irreconcilable. No matter how harmonious the two appear to get along, the resentment in their hearts will remain.
Only at this moment did Leng Lian decide to restrain her personality, reflect on her past words and actions, and live a good life with Long Yihun, because she could not live without her husband, the lover who appeared in her life at the most critical moment.
Because she was weak and powerless, Leng Lian had already squatted down on the ground, holding Lin Yao's arm. After thinking it through, she made a decision and slowly stood up.
"Lin Yao, give me another chance. I promise to be a good wife. Just watch how I do it."
Lin Yao nodded, somewhat looking forward to Leng Lian's future performance. "Let's go back. Ah Long is probably getting impatient. Don't be fooled by his indifference towards you; he's actually quite worried about you."
"As for women, I can assure you that Ah Long has absolutely not done anything to betray you. I hope you will cherish him!"
"Hmm." Leng Lian released Lin Yao's hands, lowered her head and walked towards the bar. She no longer had the thought of speaking well of Ling Ruonan to help the Ling family's scheme. At this moment, she only had her husband Long Yihun in her heart and her future life plans.
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Chapter 516 The Tribulations of Life
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"Xiao Lian, have you told A Long yet?"
Ling Ruonan put her arm around Leng Lian's waist and whispered in her ear, reminding her not to forget one of the most important purposes of this trip.
Although Lin Yaocai was the ultimate target, whom she had met a few times, Ling Ruonan, who was good at observing people, felt it was better to take a roundabout approach and have Leng Lian speak to Long Yihun to facilitate cooperation between the Ling family and Min Hong.
As time went by, and having become a wife, she gradually came to understand the importance of the economic foundation needed to maintain a high quality of life for her family, such as firewood, rice, oil, and salt. Her original concern for the revitalization of the Ling family stemmed only from her care for her brother, but this attitude began to subtly change.
As youth fades, the youthful arrogance and aloofness, detached from worldly affairs and suffering, gradually weaken and eventually disappear. Ling Ruonan begins to plan for a lifetime of glory and to create better conditions and a higher starting point for her descendants, inevitably becoming tainted by worldly concerns.