Chapter 1443: 1443: Profound Implications

Chapter 1443: Chapter 1443: Profound Implications

The weather remained cold, and during the rainy and snowy days, Ling Jinhua stayed hidden in his study, rarely coming outside.

As one got older, they couldn’t withstand the cold, which was also Luo Ziling’s advice.

On Ling Ruonan’s instructions, Luo Yuqing sat in the living room drinking tea, while Luo Ziling followed Ling Ruonan into Ling Jinhua’s room.

“Grandfather, Ziling and I have come to see you,” Ling Ruonan greeted Ling Jinhua with a bright smile upon seeing him. “It’s very cold, make sure to keep warm and don’t catch a chill.”

“No worries, I’ve been feeling well these past few days,” Ling Jinhua chuckled, then turned his gaze to Luo Ziling. “Are you going to help me with treatment today?”

“Actually, Great Grandfather, with your current condition, continuing treatment isn’t really necessary. However, acupuncture is also a form of health maintenance, and if you have it done periodically, your health will surely improve even more. So, I’m going to give you an acupuncture treatment today.”

“Alright then,” Ling Jinhua nodded, “Help me with the treatment later!”

He then beckoned Ling Ruonan: “Nannan, keep Grandfather company for a while.”

“Grandfather, you can scold me,” Ling Ruonan sat at the head of Ling Jinhua’s bed, head lowered, “You must be angry with me.”

“Sigh,” Ling Jinhua sighed softly, “I’m not angry.”

He glanced at Luo Ziling before continuing, “Many things aren’t simply right or wrong.”

“Great Grandfather, does our family really irritate people that much? Are there really so many who want us dead?”

Ling Jinhua was slightly stunned, not expecting Luo Ziling to suddenly say this.

Ling Ruonan opened her mouth as if to speak, but ultimately remained silent.

“I feel that my mom’s apology earlier was unnecessary. We didn’t do anything wrong; we’ve been kind enough. If we behaved as cruelly as they do, many of them would no longer have the chance to live. But now I see that our kindness only makes those who hate us even more frenzied. I think unless a few people die, they won’t be afraid of us.”

Ling Jinhua squinted at Luo Ziling, and after a short while, said, “Oh, you dare to threaten this old man!”

“How would I dare threaten Great Grandfather? I just feel that it’s not appropriate to complain to you about certain things, but I…”

“Ling’er, that’s enough, help Great Grandfather with the treatment,” Ling Ruonan interrupted Luo Ziling, “We still need to visit your grandparents afterward.”

“Okay then!” Luo Ziling nodded obediently.

He didn’t say anything more and proceeded to help Ling Jinhua with the treatment.

After the treatment, Ling Jinhua fell asleep.

Ling Ruonan signaled Luo Ziling to leave with her, confused as to why Luo Yuqing, waiting outside, hadn’t met Ling Jinhua.

But after stepping out together with Ling Ruonan, Luo Ziling understood the situation.

Huang Chen presented Luo Yuqing with a gift in their presence, notably mentioning that it was from Old Mr. Ling.

A jade pendant of excellent quality.

Such a precious gift from Old Mr. Ling to Luo Yuqing on her first visit was telling.

However, not having met Ling Jinhua, Luo Yuqing was a bit regretful.

But upon hearing Ling Ruonan’s suggestion to visit Ling Mingrui for a meal, Luo Yuqing breathed a sigh of relief.

When Ling Ruonan took Luo Ziling and Luo Yuqing to Ling Mingrui’s villa, Ling Mingrui had just returned home.

Ling Ruonan bringing Luo Yuqing as a guest surprised both Ling Mingrui and Xie Enhua.

Nevertheless, they didn’t show Luo Yuqing any hostility, greeting her with a neutral demeanor.

Luo Yuqing, like Luo Ziling, called Ling Mingrui and Xie Enhua grandparents, which was Ling Ruonan’s instruction.

Xie Enhua also gave Luo Yuqing a gift.

When facing Ling Mingrui and Xie Enhua, Luo Yuqing retained some reservation, not displaying her usual boldness at the dinner table and seeming somewhat awkward.

After the meal, Luo Ziling and Luo Yuqing spent time talking with Xie Enhua, while Ling Mingrui and Ling Ruonan had a private conversation in the study for about half an hour.

When emerging from the study, neither father nor daughter displayed any changes in expression.

Shortly after, Ling Ruonan took Luo Ziling and Luo Yuqing away from Ling Mingrui’s villa.

“Mom, is that it?” Luo Ziling quietly asked on the way, “Have all the things that needed to be said been said?”

“If it shouldn’t be said, it wasn’t,” Ling Ruonan smiled, “There are many things that are evident without saying.”

Luo Ziling nodded, understanding Ling Ruonan was referring to bringing Luo Yuqing to meet Ling Jinhua and Ling Mingrui.

Luo Yuqing didn’t say much, remaining rather silent along the way.

When the convoy returned to Ling Ruonan’s villa, she quietly instructed Luo Ziling, “Make sure to send Yuqing back home.”

“Alright,” Luo Ziling nodded.

He didn’t have Yang Xiaodong or Wang Zhenjun drive them but walked Luo Yuqing back instead.

“I want to stay at the school tonight.” As they took a few steps forward, Luo Yuqing said with a smile to Luo Ziling, “It should be less than three kilometers from here.”

“It should take roughly half an hour to walk,” Luo Ziling glanced back at little Lin following them, teasing her, “I hope no one will try to rob you or assault you tonight.”

“With you here, what should I fear?” Luo Yuqing chuckled warmly but soon stopped laughing. “Ziling, you know, I was very nervous today, worried that when I met Old Mr. Ling and your grandparents, they might scold or even humiliate me.”

“That, surely won’t happen. Since my mom brought you to meet them, she must have already predicted the outcome.”

“Perhaps those involved see things from a distorted perspective,” Luo Yuqing said with a hint of emotion, linking her arm with Luo Ziling’s. “Still, it’s a bit regretful, not getting to meet the old man, no chance to greet him personally.”

“If you want to greet him in person, you can always come with me next time!”

“I’ll see about next time,” Luo Yuqing replied softly, then added, “Today, your mom took me mainly to let them accept me as the new Luo Family daughter, and also to show that, as the Luo Family’s daughter-in-law, she’s accepted me. And, it demonstrates to others that she will protect me, the daughter of the Luo Family, right?”

“That’s pretty much correct,” Luo Ziling nodded, “Alright, things went well enough, let’s not dwell on it. In the future, we siblings will share our joys and woes, and create a life together.”

“Ziling, I really hope for that,” Luo Yuqing responded thoughtfully, “I hope we siblings can create miracles.”

After a pause, she earnestly added, “In the future, when you decide whom to marry, I’ll be the gatekeeper. Only a woman I approve of should you marry!”

“…”