Chapter 1294: 1294: Take One Step at a Time

Chapter 1294: Chapter 1294: Take One Step at a Time

“Grandfather, Feifei,” as the two approached the exit, Luo Ziling stepped forward to greet them. “I didn’t expect you would come together.”

“Having a companion on the way isn’t bad,” Luo Liansheng handed his luggage to Luo Ziling, then pointed to Ouyang Feifei, who had a faint look on her face. “Feifei called to ask if I was returning to Yuezhou. She was in Zhonghai and had some matters in Jiangnan Province. Hearing that we were all returning to Yuezhou, she decided to come over and take a look.”

After hearing Luo Liansheng say this, only then did Ouyang Feifei show a smile. She glanced at Luo Ziling a few times and said softly, “I sent you a message, but you didn’t reply, so I contacted Grandfather Luo instead. It so happened that the high-speed train he was taking passed through Zhonghai, so we came together and could look after each other on the way.”

“Welcome to the beautiful Yuezhou,” Luo Ziling could only give a bitter smile as he accepted Ouyang Feifei’s arrival, but didn’t forget to tease, “I hope this small place can accommodate such a big Buddha like you.”

“Don’t welcome me?” Ouyang Feifei tilted her head, looked at Luo Ziling twice, then turned to Yang Qingyin who stood beside her and said, “Was it too presumptuous of me?”

“I wouldn’t dare say that,” Yang Qingyin laughed, then walked closer to Luo Liansheng and said sweetly, “Grandfather Luo, you must be tired from the journey. Ziling said you haven’t been back to Yuezhou in twenty years. Yuezhou has completely changed since then. Let’s go into the city while it’s still early!”

“Thanks for coming to pick us up,” Luo Liansheng didn’t know that Yang Qingyin and Luo Ziling were coming to Yuezhou together. Seeing Yang Qingyin appear in front of him, he was a bit surprised but also quite happy.

His own grandson, favored by two beautiful girls like Yang Qingyin and Ouyang Feifei, as the one who raised Luo Ziling, naturally felt very proud.

This showed that Luo Ziling was outstanding, so outstanding that several exceptional women competed for him.

Luo Ziling was raised by him personally, and the fact that his upbringing turned out to be so exceptional filled him with pride.

Of course, when he agreed to let Ouyang Feifei accompany him to Yuezhou, he didn’t know that Yang Qingyin was with Luo Ziling.

If he had known, he may not have agreed to Ouyang Feifei coming with him.

After all, he had to consider the face of both the Ouyang Family and the Yang Family. He certainly didn’t want to see the two women start a dispute over Luo Ziling, stirring up trouble.

But now that things had turned out this way, he could only let nature take its course.

Wang Qing also came along. She had always felt that Ouyang Feifei deserved better. Seeing such a delicate situation, she couldn’t help feeling a bit aggrieved.

The happiest one was Yang Xiaodong.

Yesterday and today, he was frustrated by being the number one third wheel, but after Wang Qing arrived, he had company and no longer needed to feel left out.

Therefore, as soon as he saw Wang Qing, he immediately scampered over, his face beaming with a flattering smile.

But Wang Qing was indifferent to him and even a bit rude, yet he didn’t mind.

“Alright, let’s head into the city,” Luo Ziling’s embarrassment lasted only briefly. After all, Ouyang Feifei and Yang Qingyin had clashed not just once in the past. Today’s encounter was just a repeat of past events, so he wasn’t worried.

The group of eight divided into two cars to head into the city.

Luo Ziling accompanied Luo Liansheng in one car, which was driven by Yang Xiaodong, with Wang Qing arranged to sit in the passenger seat.

Ouyang Feifei and Yang Qingyin were in another car, along with Wang Zhenjun and Ye Xiaoli.

This was arranged by Luo Ziling and was the most acceptable to everyone.

On the way, Luo Liansheng said to Luo Ziling, “Feifei has booked a dinner at the New Xianheng Hotel, let’s go there for dinner first!”

“That modern building next to the old Xianheng Hotel?”

“I suppose so,” Luo Liansheng said with a hint of emotion, “Since your birth, I haven’t returned to Yuezhou. Everything here is so unfamiliar to me now. Twenty years have passed, and this small city has completely changed; it’s unrecognizable!”

“It seems that Grandfather can’t find the way home,” Luo Ziling smiled widely.

“It’s quite possible,” Luo Liansheng nodded, “Fortunately, the old house wasn’t demolished, but the surroundings have been completely transformed. Tomorrow, I will take you to see it. There should be people living in the old house; I don’t know what they have turned our old house into.”

“Grandfather, what kind of house is that old house? Who owns it?”

“Let’s talk about it tonight,” Luo Liansheng patted Luo Ziling’s hand, “We’ll go and see it tomorrow. If you like the house, then grandfather will transfer it to your name. Our old house is a Ming Dynasty building, and if it hasn’t been damaged, it should be considered as a cultural relic.”

“It must be an old house with lots of ancient charm,” seeing Luo Liansheng speak about the old house with such emotion, Luo Ziling knew that the house must be quite remarkable. Moreover, there must be plenty of disputes related to the house; otherwise, grandfather wouldn’t be so emotional.

“What happened today?” Luo Liansheng changed the subject, “Judging by your tone, there must have been quite a stir.”

Luo Ziling didn’t hide anything and recounted all the events of the day.

Hearing about the major commotion Luo Ziling had caused, startling the main officials of Yuezhou, Luo Liansheng was quite surprised.

Knowing that Luo Ziling had intentionally caused such a big scene, Luo Liansheng laughed heartily.

“Grandfather had underestimated you. Having such a strategic mind is truly rare.”

Having received his grandfather’s praise, Luo Ziling was more excited than if he had won a fight: “Grandfather, you don’t think I did something wrong?”

“Grandfather hasn’t yet returned to Yuezhou, and you’ve made it so everybody knows about it. Of course, it’s a good thing,” Luo Liansheng looked out of the car window, speaking calmly, “I believe those officials from Yuezhou will seek you out again. If we encounter any difficulties, they will likely come forward to offer help.”

“Originally tonight, Wu Jianjun wanted to invite us to dinner, but I declined.”

This surprised Luo Liansheng a bit. He turned his head and looked at Luo Ziling, then smiled and said, “It seems they’ve already investigated your identities and might have learned something. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be so warmly welcoming. After all, you are currently involved in a case, and they must maintain a certain distance, or else it could look bad. This approach of theirs is a bit too obviously self-serving.”

“Using them isn’t a bad idea either!” Luo Ziling directly stated his intentions. “Grandfather, you haven’t been to Yuezhou in twenty years; probably no one remembers you. I, on the other hand, grew up in the Northwest and have no relation to this place. Without help, perhaps our grandfather-grandson duo would have no footing here.”

Luo Liansheng chuckled: “Let’s take one step at a time, no rush.”

However, Luo Ziling still saw an unusual expression on Luo Liansheng’s face.

It seemed the old gentleman already had a plan in mind.