Chapter 1437: 1437: I Just Like to Scare You

Chapter 1437: Chapter 1437: I Just Like to Scare You

“I got burned,” Luo Yuqing said painfully. “I was so engrossed in talking to you that my hand ended up in boiling water.”

Luo Ziling was speechless for a moment. She really was a careless girl. “Did you get burned seriously?”

“I don’t think so,” Luo Yuqing replied uncertainly. “It just feels a bit hot and tingly.”

“I’ll bring some burn ointment over. If it’s serious, we’ll treat it with other methods.”

“Alright!” Luo Yuqing laughed and teased, “I don’t know why, but when it’s something related to you, I care about it so much. When I care about it, I forget everything else.”

“Don’t say things like that where my mom can hear. She’d definitely form a bad opinion of you.”

“Luo Ziling,” Luo Yuqing called out his name directly before lowering her voice. “I’m struggling to find my footing. Even though I know I’m your sister, that we’re biologically related, I still wish you’d treat me like a boyfriend would. I’ve hopelessly fallen in love with you. What should I do?”

Luo Ziling shivered when he heard Luo Yuqing suddenly say something so heart-wrenching.

“Come on, sis, can you not be like this?”

“I’m going to be like this. Hmph!” Luo Yuqing acted completely bratty.

Luo Ziling was instantly conflicted, not knowing how to respond.

And while Luo Ziling was struggling internally, Luo Yuqing suddenly burst out laughing, her voice full of amusement. “Silly little brother, I’m just teasing you! You actually believed me? Hmph! Don’t think you’re so great. No matter how great you are, you’re still my little brother. And in the future, your brother-in-law will definitely be better than you.”

Only then did Luo Ziling breathe a sigh of relief, though he didn’t hold back his irritation. “Luo Yuqing, can you not scare me like that?”

“I love scaring you. What are you going to do about it?”

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“By the way, silly brother, have you ever been in love with me?”

“…” Luo Ziling fell silent again.

“Alright then, have you ever liked me?” Luo Yuqing pressed, her tone still domineering. “Answer honestly. Don’t try to fool me!”

“Luo Yuqing, did you take the wrong medicine today?” Luo Ziling responded, getting flustered and annoyed. “If you keep acting like this, I’m hanging up.”

“Luo Ziling, I can’t believe you’re threatening me,” Luo Yuqing’s voice rose, sounding outraged. “Do you even see me as your sister anymore?”

“I’m heading out now,” Luo Ziling replied, unable to suppress a chuckle. He didn’t want to get into an argument with Luo Yuqing. “We’ll talk about this when we meet. For now, I’m hanging up. Don’t be mad. A pretty girl shouldn’t lose her temper. Hehe!”

And amidst Luo Yuqing’s joking complaints and begrudging protests, Luo Ziling hung up the phone.

Just as he hung up, news from a current events app on his phone popped up.

The headline read: “Mysterious Tycoon Targets Qingniao Media—Will the Near-Bankruptcy Qingniao Media Rise Again?”

Seeing this, Luo Ziling immediately clicked to read.

The article discussed how Qingniao Media, known in the industry, had fallen into despair due to various reasons. Many collaborators had distanced themselves, and investment companies were unwilling to get involved. However, right at its worst moment, a mysterious individual swept in and acquired shares in Qingniao Media, becoming its major shareholder. The writer refrained from revealing the identity of the investor but hinted that anyone bold enough to enter Qingniao Media at this time was surely extraordinary. The writer promised to follow up on the situation.

Near the end of the article, the author gave a cryptic hint, saying they’d unveil more insider information in two days.

The article was published an hour ago. Luo Ziling checked the comment count—it was in the thousands, and the article had over half a million views.

He didn’t bother reading the comments but knew from the figures that this matter was already drawing significant attention.

As for the specifics, he figured he’d ask Fang Dongxun about them later.

When Luo Ziling headed out, he asked Yang Xiaodong to take him there.

“Ling Haijun went home, right?” Luo Ziling asked Yang Xiaodong after getting in the car.

“He returned home last night,” Yang Xiaodong replied calmly. “We monitored him all night.”

“And what happened after?”

“He made a lot of calls, including a 30-minute call with his father, Ling Zhenghui.”

“Were their call contents monitored?”

“No,” Yang Xiaodong shook his head. “People at certain levels—monitoring their calls privately would bring enormous trouble.”

“Alright, I understand!”

“Actually, what happened afterward isn’t very critical,” Yang Xiaodong turned his head to look at Luo Ziling. “With the recordings and videos, plus your mother’s abilities, this matter can certainly escalate to a special level.”

Luo Ziling nodded. “Alright, let’s not talk about this for now.”

Yang Xiaodong chuckled. “This situation is definitely an opportunity to gain immense benefits.”

After a pause, Yang Xiaodong added, “Actually, we could suggest to your mom that she have your dad return to Yanjing.”

“My dad just took his new position in Jinling two months ago. He probably hasn’t gotten fully familiar with everything there yet. Asking him to return to Yanjing now would definitely create negative impressions. If we’re making requests, better ones can be made instead,” sharing his opinion, Luo Ziling continued, “I think Mom’s already considered this. She plans things far more comprehensively than we do. Let’s leave it to her.”

“True enough. With your mom around, there’s nothing to worry about,” Yang Xiaodong said, chuckling. “We’ve always wondered before why your dad was willing to wait all these years for one woman. Back then, we used to think, ‘What kind of woman could make him so unwilling to accept anyone else’s affection?’ After meeting your mom, we finally understood. There’s no need for many questions—just seeing her explains everything. No other woman could compare to her.”

“Of course my mom’s amazing. Otherwise, how could she have given birth to someone as exceptional as me?”

Yang Xiaodong glanced at Luo Ziling before seriously shaking his head. “Other than looking like her, you’ve got nothing in common with her.”

“Now that’s just rude,” Luo Ziling said, slightly annoyed. “How am I not comparable to her?”

“At least in matters of love, you’re nothing compared to your parents. Look at them—they were forced apart for twenty years but still stayed loyal to each other. And you? Just take a look at yourself—how many women are around you?”

“It’s because I’m too exceptional. That’s why so many beautiful women surround me. That’s the difference between us. Look at you—you pursue women like crazy, and they still barely notice you. But me? I couldn’t care less, and yet they won’t leave me alone. That’s what sets us apart!”

“Believe it or not, I’ll cause a car accident and kill you right here,” Yang Xiaodong snapped angrily. “Do you really think it’s okay to demoralize people like that?”

Luo Ziling burst out laughing. “Haha, young man, you have to face reality!”

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