Chapter 720: Planning a Trip Out

Chapter 720: Chapter 720: Planning a Trip Out

When they left Ling Ruonan’s villa, Yang Qingyin did not drive again.

Luo Ziling’s luxury car was parked in the garage of Ling Ruonan’s villa, where she planned to have Wuyue handle the vehicle registration for Luo Ziling. She also requested that Luo Ziling, even once he learned to drive, should avoid using such ostentatious cars and said she would arrange another car for him.

Luo Ziling readily agreed.

Ling Ruonan had Wuyue drive them back, and Luo Ziling did not refuse.

After Wuyue dropped them off at school, Luo Ziling and Yang Qingyin walked hand in hand into the campus.

It was already the end of November, and Yanjing had entered the harsh winter, with cold weather at night.

Once out of the car, Yang Qingyin couldn’t help but shrink her neck, and Luo Ziling immediately wrapped her in his arms, asking if she was cold.

“Junior, it’s a bit cold. Should we find a place to eat something warm?” Yang Qingyin nestled into Luo Ziling’s arms and asked with a smile, “Or do you want to go back to sleep?”

Luo Ziling of course knew that Yang Qingyin didn’t want a late-night snack, but rather, she wanted to know what he had just discussed with Ling Ruonan.

Since it was Wuyue who drove them back, the two had only talked about some trivial matters along the way and didn’t discuss anything else.

“Okay, how about we go for hotpot? We can eat something steaming hot and then go back to sleep. How’s that?”

“Sure,” Yang Qingyin agreed readily.

So, the two of them bundled up and headed to a nearby hotpot restaurant, finding a small private room where they ordered some vegetables and tofu, gluten, and other food that could warm the stomach.

“That day I taught Lin Jiaming and Ling Haining a lesson; they were not willing to let it go,” Luo Ziling recounted the details of the event, including the incident when he hit someone in Ling Ruonan’s office, and then added, “They are just afraid my mom will take Northern Group for herself and are trying to get it back by any means necessary. Moreover, they are very dissatisfied with me and ultimately want to see me dead.”

Yang Qingyin had guessed that what Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan discussed must have been about these issues, but she really wanted to know what specifically the mother and son had said. Hearing Luo Ziling speak without reservation eased her mind.

Yang Qingyin could never have imagined that Ling Ruonan would discuss other matters with Luo Ziling. If she knew that Ling Ruonan had expressed a preference to see Ouyang Feifei become a daughter-in-law of the Luo Family, she would not have known how much more frustrated and sad to be.

Of course, Luo Ziling would not mention such a thing; he knew exactly what he shouldn’t tell Yang Qingyin.

It wasn’t deception; it was just withholding.

“Junior, Northern Group was a gift from your grandpa to your mom*. I think when your grandpa gave it to your mom, it was like a dowry, and now that your mom has grown and strengthened Northern Group, they want it back, which is quite shameless,” Yang Qingyin said indignantly: “I think your mom will definitely not let them succeed. Your mom is also very powerful, only capable of looking up to her. She will surely keep Northern Group in her own hands, leaving the Ling Family helpless. With your help, this possibility is even greater.”

“Senior, my mom is indeed awesome. I think, in the future, becoming her daughter-in-law will definitely be a lot of pressure,” Luo Ziling said these words with a smile while looking at Yang Qingyin, then teased her with, “Senior, am I wrong in saying this? Do you agree?”

Yang Qingyin’s face turned red, and she glared at Luo Ziling annoyed, “Junior, you’re teasing me again, can you not be so annoying?”

“Hehe, how did I tease you? Analyze and let’s hear it?”

As a result, Yang Qingyin just rolled her eyes at him twice. But then, she spoke somberly, “In front of your mom, the pressure is indeed huge. I think, the number of people who could satisfy your mom must be few. She’s not too satisfied with me, is she?”

“How could that be?” Luo Ziling naturally shook his head in denial, “If she wasn’t satisfied with you, why would she be so enthusiastic towards you? My mom is a little jealous of your youthful beauty!”

When Yang Qingyin heard Luo Ziling say this, her cheeks reddened slightly and she felt a bit of joy, but she still said, “I often go with you to bother her; I think she must have some thoughts about it.”

“Seeing her own son bring such a beautiful girl home, which mother would not be happy?” Luo Ziling leaned in close to Yang Qingyin with a sleazy face, “If our son brought home a girlfriend as pretty and outstanding as you in the future, do you think we would be happy?”

Yang Qingyin paused a moment, then realized Luo Ziling was taking verbal advantage of her. Blushing, she insisted on settling the score with him.

“Annoying junior, who is your girlfriend? You’ve never courted me; I wouldn’t want to be your girlfriend. And our child, you annoying guy, I definitely won’t have children with you.”

Watching Yang Qingyin act shy and adorable, her cheeks so red they seemed to bleed, Luo Ziling couldn’t help feeling more triumphant and seized the opportunity to kiss her.

“Senior sister, are you going back to the dorm to sleep tonight?” Luo Ziling whispered as he held Yang Qingyin in his arms.

Yang Qingyin’s body trembled involuntarily, and she nearly agreed impulsively, but ultimately shook her head, “It’s better to go back to sleep, I often don’t sleep well outside!”

Luo Ziling thought about it and didn’t insist, then asked, “When shall we go play in the South?”

“I still want to go when it snows. By then, the plum blossoms will also be in bloom. Visiting Lingshan to admire the plums, searching for plums in the snow at Shen Garden, would be more enjoyable.” Yang Qingyin hesitated before sharing her thoughts, then quickly explained, “It might snow soon, too. I checked the weather forecast, and the meteorological station said that in half a month a cold wave will come, and Yanjing will definitely see snow, and the South might have snow as well.”

“Back in the Northwest at this time, we would have already experienced snowfall, with the heavy snow blocking roads, making it difficult to travel.” Luo Ziling used to dislike snow since it made going out tough, everywhere was covered with it, and it was easy to lose one’s way. But now, he was eagerly hoping for snow, for with it, he could travel to the South with Yang Qingyin, and while there, something he dared not even contemplate might happen.

Like, their relationship reaching the closest intimacy.

“I hope it snows soon.” Luo Ziling gazed at Yang Qingyin with tender affection, “Then, we can go play in the South.”

“The earliest snowfall in the South, from what I looked up, was around December fifteenth in the last two years—Qiantang had heavy snow, and the plum blossoms bloomed early too.” Yang Qingyin’s pretty face was indescribably charming as she looked back at Luo Ziling with full tenderness, “But if you want to go, we can head out earlier. It’s no big deal, we could take leave for a longer stay before coming back.”

“Then let’s wait a bit longer and see, it’s best to sort out these annoying matters first,” Luo Ziling agreed with a smile, “Anyway, we must make the trip happen.”

“Mhm,” Yang Qingyin agreed softly.

Neither of them anticipated that before they set out on their journey, an incident nearly destroyed their relationship.