Chapter 1736: 1736: Is This the Gift?

Chapter 1736: Chapter 1736: Is This the Gift?

(Chapter Sixteen)

The Sankou Group’s strength is not to be underestimated, and Dragon Rise members encountered some trouble in their ongoing operations.

In the mission to assassinate an important member of the Sankou Group, they had a bad start, not only failing to complete the task but also getting team members injured.

This operation was commanded by Lin Lan.

Upon realizing things were going south, she immediately aborted the mission and personally led two team members to cover the retreat.

However, after successfully covering their retreat, Lin Lan and the two team members she was with lost contact.

Upon receiving the report, Fenghuang immediately ordered the support personnel to start a search.

But by the time Luo Ziling and Wuyue were discussing the situation face to face, Lin Lan was still not found.

However, this information was strictly classified, and those around Luo Ziling were all unaware of the situation.

After discussing the situation with Wuyue for a while, Luo Ziling figured Ling Ruonan should be done with her bath, so Wuyue went to attend to her matters, and Luo Ziling waited for Ling Ruonan in the living room.

When Ling Ruonan came down, Wuyue had already arranged everything and was ready to go.

The time was five o’clock in the afternoon.

In early March in Yanjing, there was still a chill in the air. Spring had not yet arrived, and there was hardly any greenery in sight. The day was short as well, and around five o’clock, dusk began to set in, with some streetlights beginning to glow.

Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan sat in the backseat. After getting in, they didn’t immediately discuss business but started with small talk.

Ling Ruonan asked why Luo Liansheng hadn’t returned yet.

Luo Ziling replied that Luo Liansheng had gone to take care of some matters.

As for what those matters were, he didn’t know, but he emphasized that his grandfather would return in the evening.

“Grandpa seems to be busy these days, but he hasn’t told me what he’s working on,” Luo Ziling shared his guess, “I think what he’s busy with might be related to the development of traditional medicine. He might be trying to take advantage of the buzz from the recent delegation visits to Japan and Korea to do something.”

Luo Liansheng always had people following him to ensure his safety when he went out.

Even though Luo Liansheng was skilled in martial arts, given his age and being alone, everyone was worried. So there were always people shadowing him, and Ling Ruonan provided him with a driver who would take him wherever he needed.

Luo Ziling pieced together this conclusion after asking around about his grandfather’s whereabouts over the past few days.

“Your grandfather still hopes for traditional medicine to hold an important place in the healthcare field; he has a sense of responsibility,” Ling Ruonan remarked.

“I should have even more of a sense of responsibility than him.”

Ling Ruonan glanced at Luo Ziling with surprise in her eyes, “What do you want to do?”

Luo Ziling smiled: “Am I not going to take on apprentices soon? Not just two from abroad, but those old men who think their acupuncture skills are quite good also want to send their grandsons to learn from me. They have an arrangement to send their grandsons to learn and wish to acknowledge me as their master.”

Ling Ruonan nodded, “That’s a good thing.”

“But I refused.”

Ling Ruonan looked surprised again.

“I only allow them to learn skills and not to acknowledge me as their master. If their grandfathers have already taken me as their master, and then they do too, wouldn’t that mix up the seniority?”

Ling Ruonan was speechless for a moment.

After thinking for a bit, she said, “You should discuss this matter with your grandfather, see what his attitude is.”

“Grandpa certainly wants everyone to have a lower seniority than him. In that case, he would be like the founder of the sect.”

After discussing these things for a bit, the awkward atmosphere between mother and son lessened. Luo Ziling then talked to Ling Ruonan about the events since his return, including Fang Xiang attending the awards ceremony, the actions and words of those in the health management department, and their proposals.

Ling Ruonan listened and softly instructed, “If they really want to form a research group or let you lead a project, it would be a great thing. But, on how to proceed specifically, you should consult with your grandfather more. After all, he has more achievements in this area, and they will listen to his opinion. If your presence indeed revitalizes traditional medicine, that would be fantastic.”

“I have a lot to do now,” Luo Ziling said with a wry smile.

“Having things to do and achieving results is a good thing. At least, many people will remember you, and you may even be recorded in history.”

While speaking, the car had already driven into the courtyard of Ling Mingrui’s villa.

Getting out of the car, Luo Ziling saw Xie Enhua waiting in the courtyard and hurried forward to greet her.

Ling Ruonan, who had brought gifts, went along with Luo Ziling to hand over the presents to Xie Enhua.

“Mom, we just came back this afternoon. Knowing you miss Ziling, I brought him over for dinner.”

Xie Enhua accepted the gifts, smiling broadly as she held Luo Ziling’s hand, “Come inside and have a seat. Ling’er is doing well, and both old men are quite pleased. Your father is back, waiting to talk to you!”

“Grandmother, did Grandfather scold me for messing things up?” Luo Ziling asked with a smile.

“No, your Grandfather praised you, saying you have personality and wit, bringing honor to the country,” Xie Enhua said mysteriously, “He said, when you come back, he wants to reward you well.”

“Really?” Luo Ziling perked up with interest, “How does Grandfather plan to reward me?”

“You should go in and ask yourself. If he doesn’t say, you can ask for it,” Xie Enhua advised quietly.

Hearing this, Ling Ruonan couldn’t help but smile, unable to hide her happiness.

After entering the house, Luo Ziling saw Ling Mingrui sitting on the sofa reading a newspaper, and quickly went over to greet him.

“Have a seat,” Ling Mingrui lifted his eyes from the newspaper and gestured for them to sit down.

Ling Ruonan sat next to Ling Mingrui, and Luo Ziling sat opposite them.

“Do you want to pursue a political career?” After Luo Ziling sat down, Ling Mingrui directly asked, “After seeing your performance in Japan and South Korea, I think your personality is suited for the official arena.”

Saying this, Ling Mingrui cast a meaningful look at Ling Ruonan, then shifted his gaze to Luo Ziling, “Your son is quite capable, exceeding our expectations. If he enters politics, he could potentially achieve more than any other descendant of the Ling Family.”

Ling Mingrui’s words took both Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan by surprise.

Ling Ruonan was even thinking, is this the gift her father plans to give Luo Ziling?

If Luo Ziling agrees, is he willing to nurture him properly?

Thinking of this, Ling Ruonan’s heart started to race.

She looked at Luo Ziling, wanting to see how her son would respond.