Chapter 872 - 872 872 The Heavy Burden of Fathers Love

Chapter 872: Chapter 872: The Heavy Burden of Father’s Love Chapter 872: Chapter 872: The Heavy Burden of Father’s Love “Ling’er, I’m sorry,” Luo Xusheng looked at Luo Ziling, his eyes no longer holding the fierceness of before, but rather an embarrassed expression as he spoke, “Dad caused some trouble back then, nearly lost his life, and ultimately could only flee far away. And you, I could only let Grandpa take you back to raise you. I’m truly sorry.”

“Ling’er, your mom and dad owe you a lot,” Ling Ruonan immediately followed Luo Xusheng, “When you were just born, our family of three got separated. It took almost twenty years to have this reunion today. Over these twenty years, mom and dad couldn’t be with you, you were always raised by Grandpa, it was our negligence. We hope you can forgive us, we had no choice. You know, if back then your dad hadn’t accepted their terms, he might have lost his life.”

“Didn’t you ever think about secretly coming back to see me?” Luo Ziling felt very wronged as soon as Luo Xusheng and Ling Ruonan spoke, pointing at Luo Xusheng, “He’s so skilled, coming back to see me secretly wouldn’t have been noticed by anyone.”

“I did come back to see you a few times, you just didn’t know,” Luo Xusheng hesitated for a moment before revealing this secret that even Ling Ruonan didn’t know, “Do you remember? One year, close to summer, when Grandpa wasn’t around, a tourist came and stayed at our house, and even brought you a present. That year, you were ten, and it was also your birthday.”

“What?!” Surprised by Luo Xusheng’s words, Luo Ziling suddenly jumped up, “That person who stayed at our house for a day and a night, who brought me some gifts and tasty food, was that you?”

“Yes, it was me,” Luo Xusheng explained with a lot of shame, “Back then, I wanted to reveal my identity but was afraid it would make you sad, and prompt you to ask Grandpa about the past, causing more trouble for everyone, or even making you run away from home, so I ultimately didn’t reveal myself. After that, a few more times, I also disguised myself as a tourist to visit you.”

Luo Xusheng’s words not only greatly surprised Luo Ziling but also shocked Ling Ruonan.

They had never imagined Luo Xusheng would do such a thing, disguising himself to secretly visit Luo Ziling.

This heavy fatherly love unexpectedly presented itself in such a shy manner before Luo Ziling.

Seeing Luo Xusheng’s slightly guilty gaze, Luo Ziling suddenly felt very moved, his eyes slightly burning, and quickly turned his face away, avoiding looking at Luo Xusheng and Ling Ruonan.

“Sometimes when I came back, Grandpa was there, but he also hoped I wouldn’t reveal my identity,” Luo Xusheng continued, “We weren’t afraid of exposure, but worried that your emotional outburst could lead to something drastic. Back then, you were not yet of age and prone to acting impulsively. Grandpa never told you about the past because he feared if you knew, you would leave the small mountain village to look for us.”

“Alright, I forgive you,” Luo Ziling turned his head, giving Luo Xusheng a reluctant smile with slightly red eyes, “As for beating me up earlier, if you make some amends, I won’t hold it against you.”

“Ling’er, your dad has always been trying to make amends,” Ling Ruonan quickly spoke up for Luo Xusheng, “Look, he sent several highly skilled people to help you, to ensure your safety, and he even especially slipped back from Tibet today to see you. He has been in the Capital for several days, investigating some matters secretly these past two days to help us resolve issues. Ling’er, today, our family of three has finally reunited, so please don’t blame us anymore, alright? No matter what, we love you the most.”

As she spoke, tears fell from Ling Ruonan’s eyes.

Seeing this, Luo Xusheng quickly held Ling Ruonan in his arms and took out a tissue to wipe her tears.

“Alright,” Luo Ziling obviously couldn’t hold any grudges anymore, teasingly said, “I’m hungry, could you make some midnight snacks for me? I want to have a drink with him, to thank him for not crippling me just now. Um, alright, to celebrate our family finally being reunited.”

“Okay, I’ll make some midnight snacks for you,” Ling Ruonan wiped her eyes, preparing to go to the kitchen to prepare snacks for Luo Ziling.

“I’ll help you,” Luo Xusheng, seeming uncomfortable with facing Luo Ziling alone, took Ling Ruonan’s hand, wanting to join her in the kitchen.

“Fine, go show affection in the kitchen to spare me from watching,” Luo Ziling joked, then called back to them, “Wait, I’ll call Wuyue in to help us take a group photo. Today is a special day, I definitely want to keep a memento.”

With that, without waiting for Luo Xusheng and Ling Ruonan to react, he opened the door and called Wuyue, who was waiting outside.

Wuyue, still wearing Luo Ziling’s coat, entered from outside, nodded upon hearing Luo Ziling’s instructions, and took the cellphone that Luo Ziling handed to her.

Ling Ruonan quickly wiped her face twice, thought for a moment, and still unsatisfied, walked to the mirror to touch up her makeup, ensuring she was pleased with her appearance before she returned.

Luo Ziling and Luo Xusheng stood beside Ling Ruonan, and the three of them took a photo like this.

Ling Ruonan then had Luo Ziling stand between the two of them, her arm wrapped around Luo Ziling’s, and took another photo.

Shortly after, Luo Ziling and Luo Xusheng took a joint photo, then had Wuyue take a photo of Luo Xusheng and Ling Ruonan.

After much fussing, Luo Ziling finally let them into the kitchen.

As they entered the kitchen, Luo Ziling pulled Wuyue aside to look at the photos they had just taken.

“Wuyue, who do you think is more handsome, my dad or me?” Luo Ziling asked Wuyue, pointing at the joint photo of him and Luo Xusheng, “Don’t you think I’m more handsome?”

Wuyue looked at Luo Ziling’s face, then at both individuals in the photo, hesitated for a moment, but still said something that greatly disappointed Luo Ziling, “Your dad looks more handsome, more mature.”

This comment from Wuyue struck Luo Ziling, and he asked a bit gloomily, “Are you sure?”

Wuyue hesitated a bit, but eventually responded tactfully, “Both of you are very handsome, it’s just that your dad is more mature.”

“Fine,” Luo Ziling didn’t want to talk to Wuyue anymore.

Wuyue hesitated again, then went outside, and when she left, she didn’t return Luo Ziling’s coat to him.

Luo Ziling, somewhat unwilling to let it go, then sent the joint photo of him and Luo Xusheng to Yang Qingyin.

“Senior sister, this man is the one who beat me up tonight, he said it was because I am handsomer than him. Who do you think is handsomer between us?”

Yang Qingyin’s response came quickly, first with a string of shocked expressions.

Followed by a message, “Is that really your dad? No wonder!”

Then another one, “Your dad is more mature, more charming, and handsomer than you.” There were also a few laughing face emojis.

Luo Ziling was furious, immediately sent a few angry emojis, then some facepalming crying emojis, and replied with a very dissatisfied remark, “Do you really think so, or are you just trying to annoy me?”

“I’m just stating a fact.”

Thus, Luo Ziling became even more dejected.