Chapter 1548: 1548: Truly an Illegitimate Child

Chapter 1548: Chapter 1548: Truly an Illegitimate Child

When the group returned to the villa, Fang Zhonghua’s car was already waiting at the entrance of the community.

Seeing Ling Ruonan’s convoy coming, Fang Zhonghua lowered the car window and greeted them.

Ling Ruonan also lowered her window, greeted Fang Zhonghua, and signaled him to join them into the community.

Once inside the community, after the vehicles stopped, Fang Zhonghua was the first to get out of the car, heading towards the car where Luo Liansheng was seated, proactively greeting him as he prepared to alight. Fang Zhonghua’s behavior took everyone by surprise.

After all, Fang Zhonghua is now the actual person in charge of the Fang Family, with an uncommonly high status.

His manner was indeed perplexing.

It can be said that whoever Fang Zhonghua meets usually wouldn’t warrant such deference.

The elder of the Fang Family, Fang Xiang, generally doesn’t involve himself in matters, with Fang Zhonghua actually handling the family’s affairs, essentially equivalent to the Family Head.

Ling Ruonan dared not neglect him, politely inviting Fang Zhonghua into the living room.

“Old Mr. Luo, you are looking better and better,” Fang Zhonghua said with a full smile as he sat down on the sofa, speaking with great respect, “Understanding the way of health is truly beneficial, someday I would like to seek your advice on health maintenance.”

“Mr. Fang, you’re too kind,” Luo Liansheng responded with a hearty smile to Fang Zhonghua’s remarks, “I should visit your father sometime, I didn’t bring much but brought some local specialties from Yuezhou, I hope your father won’t disdain them.”

Fang Zhonghua spoke very courteously: “My father particularly enjoys southern yellow wine, he’s been hoping to share another glass of aged daughter red wine with Old Mr. Luo. Once he’s less busy, I will definitely come to personally invite you over for a chat.”

“Certainly, certainly!” Luo Liansheng agreed readily.

Fang Zhonghua didn’t linger much longer, after exchanging pleasantries with Luo Liansheng and discussing Luo Ziling’s current cooperation with Fang Dongxun, he bid farewell.

When Luo Liansheng arrived in the Capital, Ling Ruonan and Ouyang Feifei together went to greet him, and Fang Zhonghua’s visit quickly spread. However, the part about Yang Qingyin accompanying them was strictly kept confidential.

After Fang Zhonghua left, Ling Ruonan, Luo Ziling, and Wuyue together went to the kitchen to prepare dinner.

Outside, Luo Liansheng was conversing with Ouyang Feifei, Yang Qingyin, and Luo Yuqing.

Among the three women, Luo Yuqing had the sweetest tongue, and since she was an unexpected granddaughter to Luo Liansheng, he doted on her the most.

Luo Yuqing was well aware of this, thus she acted coyly in front of Luo Liansheng, continuously amusing him to ear-to-ear smiles.

The living room was full of laughter and cheer, while in the kitchen, Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan were discussing matters.

“Mom, I didn’t expect Fang Zhonghua to come see Grandpa first,” Luo Ziling mused, “I didn’t think the Fang Family would show their support for us in such a way.”

“Fang Dongxun cooperating with you to acquire Qingniao Media is already a clear signal, with Fang Zhonghua personally visiting your grandfather and spreading the news, it further indicates the Fang Family’s willingness to draw very close to us, even to be our allies,” Ling Ruonan also reflected, “At crucial moments, having such expressions is quite reliable from the Fang Family.”

“If one day we become formidable and succeed, the Fang Family will undoubtedly benefit the most,” Luo Ziling shared his unique thoughts, “Providing support in times of need is definitely more welcomed than superficial gestures. Even though we’re not at the point of desperation, the situation isn’t optimistic. Their actions now are a form of investment, perhaps resulting in substantial returns.”

“Well said,” Ling Ruonan nodded, “I’m pleased to hear you think so.”

“Mom, engaging with you more often has surely boosted my emotional intelligence.”

“Mom hopes you grow quickly, after all, the Luo Family depends on your support. Your dad isn’t interested or skilled in such matters. Being a career soldier for a lifetime suits him,” speaking of this, Ling Ruonan showed a hint of melancholy.

“Mom, can I start planning your wedding?”

Upon hearing this from Luo Ziling, Ling Ruonan’s face turned red.

“Let’s not consider that now,” she wished Luo Ziling wouldn’t press the topic, “We’ll talk about it when your dad comes to Yanjing.”

Seeing Ling Ruonan blush, Luo Ziling couldn’t help but want to laugh, but held it back in the end.

However, he still earnestly said, “Mom, leave the wedding planning to me. As for when to hold it, we’ll wait for a suitable time. But there’s one thing you need to accomplish quickly. That’s the marriage registration!”

Before Ling Ruonan could respond, Luo Ziling continued, “You haven’t registered your marriage, so you’re not legally husband and wife. This renders my status awkward, not recognized as your legitimate child. If someone calls me illegitimate, it’s actually justified.”

Ling Ruonan had certainly considered this issue but had her own dilemmas.

She understood that if she wanted to marry Luo Xusheng legally, it wouldn’t be difficult: simply take their ID cards and household registries to the civil affairs bureau for registration, and secretly proceeding that way, no one would stop them.

They could register in Yanjing, Yuezhou, or even in Jinling, where Luo Xusheng currently resides.

However, Ling Ruonan knew that marrying Luo Xusheng legally would mean it couldn’t be kept from their families, at least her parents would have to be informed.

Ling Mingrui had several times advised them not to rush, to wait for matters to calm down a bit before proceeding, to avoid stirring greater turmoil. Ling Ruonan obliged and didn’t raise the suggestion in her interactions with Luo Xusheng.

Yet upon hearing Luo Ziling’s words now, she felt a bit anxious.

Luo Ziling is nearing marriageable age, yet their parents haven’t formally married, nor become legal spouses.

Regardless, this issue needed resolving quickly, not just for her and Luo Xusheng to become legal spouses, but to give Luo Ziling a complete family.

“I’ll discuss this with your dad in a few days,” Ling Ruonan ultimately decided to confer with Luo Xusheng promptly.

“Mom, after all, you won’t marry anyone else, and my dad won’t wed another woman. In others’ eyes, after enduring twenty years, you both will surely come together. Whether you register or hold a wedding, it’ll be similar in their view. Thus, both registering marriage and holding the wedding, this year they have to be accomplished, this is my request, alright?”

Ling Ruonan hadn’t anticipated such a statement, carefully contemplating before ultimately not rejecting his request.

“Alright, Mom agrees!”