Chapter 1145: Chapter 1145: Too Lacking in Emotional Intelligence Chapter 1145: Chapter 1145: Too Lacking in Emotional Intelligence Chapter 1145: Lacking Emotional Intelligence
Luo Yuqing had shared a lot with Luo Ziling, of course, all things told to her by Wu Ningjing.
The stories Yuqing recounted naturally took on a different flavor because they originated from Ningjingâs perspective and experiences.
The story Ningjing told Yuqing was about a lovestruck woman who bore a daughter for a man and dreamed of wandering the world with him, even without any formal title to their relationship. Unfortunately, in the end, her wish remained unfulfilled, and the disappointment haunted her for half a lifetime.
âYour mom was already married at that time, right?â Luo Ziling asked in a low voice after hearing Yuqingâs story.
Yuqing seemed a bit embarrassed but did not deny it, âYes. However, their marriage was an arranged union by their families, devoid of emotion. My mom said that before she married, Li Tianguan had many lovers, but she had no other lovers besides your dad. When she met your dad, they registered their marriage according to the eldersâ wishes but never had a wedding ceremony. My mom also mentioned that with your dad⊠it was her first timeâŠâ
As Yuqing talked about such matters, Luo Ziling felt a bit embarrassed and unsure of how to continue the conversation.
Yuqingâs cheeks were flushed with redness, but she pressed on, âI believe my mom truly loved your dad. After he disappeared and she could not find him, thatâs when she really started to live with Li Tianguan.â
âAnd then you got a younger brother!â Luo Ziling teased with a question.
Yuqing appeared even more embarrassed, âThey were legally married, so marital relations were inevitable. Moreover, producing an heir for the Li Family, that was a duty.â
Luo Ziling didnât speak anymore and just slowly sipped his tea.
âAlright, letâs not talk about this anymore. Iâve said about everything there is to say,â Yuqing put away her embarrassed demeanor and flashed Luo Ziling a smile, âAnyway, weâll know the results of the paternity test tomorrow afternoon, and then weâll find out if we are siblings or not.â
âOkay then, tomorrow afternoon, weâll go get the results together.â
âAnd if we really are siblings, shouldnât we celebrate a bit?â
Seeing Yuqingâs playfully teasing look, Luo Ziling felt embarrassed to refuse, and in the end, he nodded in agreement, âWe should celebrate a little.â
âAnd if weâre not?â Yuqing asked with her lips pursed.
âCelebrate that too, I guess.â
âYou said it yourself!â Yuqing laughed brightly, her smile glowing radiantly this time.
The two stayed in the café for about an hour, and as the time to go to class approached, they left.
There were still about two weeks left before the winter break, and final exams were looming. Reviewing lessons was essential, even for a top student like Yuqing who didnât want to skip class.
At lunchtime, Luo Ziling was eating in the cafeteria with Cao Jianhui, Li Fuming, and Wu Longjiang when an unknown number called his phone.
After a moment of hesitation, Luo Ziling picked up the call.
âIâm at your schoolâs entrance. Come out immediately, and take me to see Li Haiyang.â
The abrupt words left Luo Ziling stunned for a moment.
Soon after, he quickly realized that the caller was Luo Xusheng.
Once he recognized the callerâs identity, Luo Ziling was both annoyed and resentful.
His father, Luo Xu, really lacked emotional intelligence.
Calling him without any introduction, spouting a series of abrupt demands, and then hanging up without waiting for a reply. Not worrying about whether he heard correctly or even if it was a wrong call. Honestly.
Luo Ziling couldnât understand how a man like that could have been so popular back in the day, with many women willing to give up everything for him.
Could it be that back then women were blindfolded by lard?
But despite his complaints, he didnât dare not to meet him.
After gobbling down the rice in his bowl and pushing it away, he quickly excused himself to the other three, who looked at him in surprise, and ran out as if he was flying.
But after bolting from the cafeteria, he felt something wasnât right. Wasnât Li Haiyang still on Qiong Island and hadnât returned yet?
Could it be that Luo Xusheng was taking him to Qiong Island to find Li Haiyang?
The moment he reached the school gate, he spotted Yang Xiaodongâs car parked in a corner and immediately ran towards it.
Sure enough, Luo Xusheng, dressed in casual clothes and wearing sunglasses, was sitting in the car.
Luo Ziling opened the car door, hopped in, and immediately asked Luo Xusheng, âWhere are we going to find Li Haiyang? To Qiong Island?â
âHeâs already back. He just arrived on this morningâs flight,â Luo Xusheng replied as he instructed Yang Xiaodong to drive. âHe returned to Dragon Rise base half an hour ago.â
âDamn!â Luo Ziling exclaimed silently. His fatherâs ability to collect intelligence was truly formidable. Even someone as elusive as Li Haiyang could be tracked down by him. He wondered what Li Haiyang would feel if he knew this.
He didnât ask anything further. His only choice was to follow Luo Xusheng to see Li Haiyang.
However, knowing that Li Haiyang had already returned, Luo Ziling felt a bit surprised.
If nothing had gone wrong, Lin Lan should have come back to Yanjing with Li Haiyang too.
Luo Ziling felt genuinely happy from the bottom of his heart that this person, with whom he had the closest relationship, had returned.
Exactly why he was happy, he couldnât put into words.
He really wanted to see Lin Lan and also wanted to spend some time alone with herâthe young man who had just lost his virginity felt that he could possess her body without any restraints.
Luo Ziling conveniently forgot the unhappiness he felt when he and Lin Lan parted on Qiong Island.
He also thought of treating Li Haiyang and thus asked Luo Xusheng to wait for a while as he returned to get his therapy tools and medicine.
Luo Xusheng naturally agreed.
During the drive, Luo Ziling didnât ask Luo Xusheng any questions. Yang Xiaodong, who was usually talkative, also knew to keep his mouth shut at this time.
One could say that for most of the way, the three of them were silent.
This made Luo Ziling feel uncomfortable, as if something was stuck in his heart.
Fortunately, Yang Xiaodongâs driving skills were pretty good. After about forty minutes, they arrived at the Dragon Rise base.
Luo Ziling hadnât been to the Dragon Rise base for a long time, but luckily he always carried his Dragon Rise identification, and the guards recognized him.
After stopping at the first checkpoint, Luo Ziling took out his ID and went over to greet the sentries.
After checking Luo Zilingâs identification, the sentry immediately called to ask for permission to let the three of them in.
The response came quickly, allowing the guard to let them through.
Thus, the subsequent checkpoints posed no obstacles, and Yang Xiaodongâs car was allowed to enter the Dragon Rise base smoothly.
What surprised Luo Ziling even more was when their car entered the Dragon Rise baseâs main gate, he saw several people standing at the parking area waiting.
There he recognized Phoenix, the captain of the Dragon Rise team; Lin Lan, whom he hadnât seen in days but appeared unchanged; and Falcon, an old acquaintance.
The three stood ramrod straight, like three javelins. If it wasnât for their moving eyeballs, Luo Ziling might have mistaken them for statues.
Seeing Dragon Rise base welcome his father in such a manner, Luo Ziling suddenly felt a surge of pride.