Chapter 2081: 2081: An Unexpected Encounter

Capítulo 2081: Chapter 2081: An Unexpected Encounter

After class, on the way back to the dorm, Cao Jianhui once again earnestly explained his desire to change majors and join Luo Ziling’s mentorship.

He didn’t hide why he had this idea.

“I think if I change my major and maintain excellent academic performance, after graduation, I should have a great chance to work in a lab. Working in a lab would provide more opportunities to achieve results, not only easing the worry of job hunting but also offering more growth pathways. I think this change is very worthwhile. Boss, please take us in, we will regard you as a mentor.”

Cao Jianhui said this, and Li Fuming and Wu Longjiang immediately joined the ruckus.

After a class of contemplation, coupled with Cao Jianhui’s persuasion, Wu Longjiang also realized that sticking close to Luo Ziling would ensure a prosperous future without any worries.

Finding a job after university is a monumental challenge, but if they follow Luo Ziling, there’s no need to worry at all.

Staying in the capital is a dream outcome for many university students, but those who can truly stay and live well are rare. But if Luo Ziling is willing to take them in, staying in Yanjing after graduation wouldn’t be a problem at all.

Of course, the premise is that their academic performance must be outstanding.

Also, Luo Ziling shares the same dorm room with them. Although he doesn’t come back often, the four have already formed a strong bond, which means they don’t have to worry about failing courses.

Given their relationship with Luo Ziling, they are sure to become his “trustees” in the future, paving the way for a promising future—just thinking about it is delightful. They are all exceptionally intelligent, so they quickly made the decision to cling to Luo Ziling for a prosperous future.

Luo Ziling could only respond, “I haven’t really thought about this, but since you’ve brought it up, I’ll consider it. In the next few days, I’ll ask Dean Wu and Principal Li about it, and if they approve, we can proceed. Let’s see what they say first!”

“Boss, make sure to prioritize us!” Cao Jianhui wrapped his arm around Luo Ziling’s shoulder and threatened half-jokingly, “If you don’t agree, I’ll spread all your embarrassing stories around—tell everyone your feet stink, you sleepwalk every night, never flush the toilet, and have bad breath, not to mention a penchant for stealing girls’ underwear.”

“Get lost!” Luo Ziling kicked Cao Jianhui, “Aren’t you the one like that?”

“Yes, yes, Cao Jianhui is exactly like that!” Li Fuming shamelessly chimed in with a smile, mocking Cao Jianhui, “You’re transferring all your bad habits to the boss, what’s your intention?”

Wu Longjiang also ridiculed Cao Jianhui, “These things seem to happen to you, surprised you remember it so well. Of course, we can’t let you blame the boss. We’ll stand up for him and prove you’re lying. When the time comes, a whole semester’s dinner can make us speak on your behalf, not a single meal less.”

“Scram!” Cao Jianhui, a bit irritated, kicked Wu Longjiang, “I’d cover them, but not you—eating for three people alone, are you a glutton reborn?”

“I’m frugal! Even if you treat me every day, it wouldn’t cost much!” Li Fuming mimed counting money, his face gleaming mischievously, “The saved money’s enough for a few nice sessions!”

Seeing the way the three were fooling around, Luo Ziling couldn’t help but laugh.

There’s no pressure when he’s with these classmates, they can talk freely, mess around, without worrying about being manipulated.

At least at school, that’s certainly the case.

Society is a big dye vat, people as pure as they are in school, change colors when they enter society.

In the midst of the banter, Luo Ziling’s phone rang, and seeing it was Ling Ruonan calling, he thought to himself “Uh oh” before quickly answering.

“Come over for dinner at your grandparents’ tonight. I’m about to head over, when are you coming?”

Hearing Ling Ruonan say this over the phone, Luo Ziling quickly explained, “Mom, I almost forgot we’re having dinner at grandpa’s tonight, I’ll head over right away, or you can wait for me on the way.”

“You can come by yourself, I’m heading over first anyway, they’ll let your car pass.” Ling Ruonan refused to wait for Luo Ziling, “From now on, you should visit them often on your own, you can’t always follow me, understand?”

“Okay, I understand!”

After hanging up, Luo Ziling told Cao Jianhui and the others, “I’m having dinner with my mom at my grandparents’ today, so I won’t be able to eat with you guys. For the rest of this semester, I’ll often come back for class and sleep in the dorm, we can chat if there’s anything then.”

“Hope you’ll keep your word!” Cao Jianhui unhappily punched Luo Ziling, “Don’t keep making us three watch over an empty room!”

“Three people watching an empty room? You guys can even play cards together!” Luo Ziling replied with a joking remark, waving them goodbye.

Wuyue had already prepared the car, parked at the school entrance.

Getting in the car, Luo Ziling directly instructed Wuyue to go to Ling Mingrui’s villa.

On the way, Wuyue asked Luo Ziling quietly, “Young Master, Chen Yiping wants to meet you, he contacted me this afternoon, do you want to see him?”

“Of course, I want to see him!”

“When do you want to meet him? Tonight?”

“Some other day!” Luo Ziling shook his head, “Last time I met Chen Yihe after I had dinner at my grandfather’s. If I meet with the Chen family people again after tonight’s dinner, my grandfather might misunderstand.”

Luo Ziling was puzzled as to why the Chen brothers, Chen Yihe and Chen Yiping, would both choose the days he dined at Ling Mingrui’s to meet him. Was it a coincidence or was someone arranging it deliberately?

Luo Ziling worried that someone might leak information about his whereabouts.

But after some thought, the only one who knew his situation well was Wuyue, and he didn’t believe Wuyue would betray him, so he said nothing further.

The car soon arrived at Ling Mingrui’s villa.

To his surprise, not only were he and Ling Ruonan coming for dinner, but Ling Zhengping was also there.

Not only was Ling Zhengping there, but Ling Haining was also there, along with Ling Zhengping’s wife Wu Yanning.

Seeing Ling Zhengping’s whole family there, Luo Ziling hesitated for a moment and didn’t immediately greet them.

“Ziling’s here too!” Ling Zhengping greeted Luo Ziling actively, “We were just talking about you with your mom!”

“Hello!” Luo Ziling greeted with a blank expression and nodded at Ling Haining.

He didn’t call them uncle or aunt.

Although Wu Yanning treated him well, Luo Ziling still held a grudge against Ling Zhengping’s past actions, so he wasn’t interested in addressing them.

Seeing Luo Ziling’s indifferent demeanor, Ling Zhengping couldn’t help but frown.