Chapter 2094: 2094: You Must Take Me In

Capítulo 2094: Chapter 2094: You Must Take Me In

Luo Ziling suspected that Lin Lan was looking for him because Luo Xusheng had returned to Yanjing.

Otherwise, Lin Lan wouldn’t have arranged to meet him in the middle of the night.

To Luo Ziling’s surprise, Lin Lan wasn’t alone; she was accompanied by Phoenix.

Both of them were dressed casually, with big-frame glasses, looking like ordinary young women.

They chose a very ordinary food stall’s private room and even decided to have hot pot.

“Uh, are you really out for a late-night snack today?” Luo Ziling sat down in front of the two women with a smile and joked, “Or did you skip dinner? Are you hoping I’ll treat you?”

“Oh come on, Mr. Luo, a billionaire, treating us to a late-night meal, what’s the big deal?” Phoenix fished out some rice cakes from the hot pot and started eating elegantly, saying, “If you think we’re not worth the treat, then we’ll just pay for ourselves.”

“Yo, seems like you’re not in a great mood,” Luo Ziling grinned at Phoenix, “Is it that time of the month?”

“Ahem…” Lin Lan, sitting on the side, choked on his words.

After coughing vigorously twice, she glared at Luo Ziling angrily, blaming him for joking around.

Phoenix shot Luo Ziling a cold look but didn’t react further, continuing to eat.

Luo Ziling smiled at Lin Lan, then asked, “Why did you call me out at this hour? Do you have important instructions? I know you two are busy and wouldn’t call me out just for a snack.”

“Did your dad come to Yanjing?” Lin Lan didn’t beat around the bush and got straight to the point.

“Yes, if you didn’t know that, then that’s quite a failure on your part.” After Luo Ziling said this, he stood up, opened the door, and asked the waitress to bring a bottle of wine.

After the waitress brought a one-liter bottle of yellow wine as per his request, Luo Ziling sat down again.

After pouring Phoenix and Lin Lan each a glass, Luo Ziling lifted his glass in a toast, “It’s rare for me to treat you to a late-night snack, how about a drink?”

Phoenix and Lin Lan didn’t refuse and drank a glass with Luo Ziling.

But after just one glass, they weren’t willing to drink more.

“Things might not be as good as you imagined, nor as wonderful as I hoped.” After eating a bit, Luo Ziling began to talk.

He knew that Lin Lan and Phoenix came to see him to learn about matters related to Luo Xusheng.

If Luo Xusheng hadn’t told him anything today, they would surely ask him to talk to Luo Xusheng and find out his plans after taking office.

For Phoenix and Lin Lan, how to cooperate with Luo Xusheng was a very important matter.

Luo Ziling wasn’t wrong, that was precisely why Lin Lan and Phoenix sought him out.

Hearing Luo Ziling say things weren’t so wonderful, they were both a little surprised.

Luo Ziling briefly explained the situation, then said helplessly, “My dad isn’t very emotionally intelligent, and he’s worried about being criticized for certain things, which makes him apprehensive. If he doesn’t give you any face, I hope you’re mentally prepared. His intention is not to offend, but rather to avoid criticism. However, I think eventually, he will… he should think it over again. The people he can rely on are definitely people like you.”

“I understand what you mean.” Phoenix continued eating with no change in expression, “Honestly, we expected this. However, we hope the plans initially set up can be smoothly implemented. Also, we don’t want him to overturn some of the rules set by the Boss after he arrives. The Boss’s influence in Dragon Rise is unmatched. At least, after your father arrives, he should follow the Boss’s rules. If changes are necessary, do them after some time or when something happens.”

“I told him the same thing, and I believe he should have some realization.” Luo Ziling wore a wry smile.

“It seems your father is even more stubborn than you.” Phoenix poured herself half a glass of wine, downed it in one go, and then seriously said to Luo Ziling, “If unexpected things happen after your father arrives, you’ll need to be involved in solving them. Some matters might require you and your mom to intervene for proper resolution. Currently, only the two of you can persuade your father to change his mind.”

“I’ll try to make my dad more realistic. I think he should soon realize the intense power struggles at the top of Yanjing. Right now, he’s just a pawn in someone else’s game. To truly control his own fate and have a say, he needs to strengthen himself and ensure he remains undefeated in these contests.” Luo Ziling spoke with a bitter smile, “Even I, someone who hasn’t been exposed to society, have changed after staying in Yanjing for six months. With his age and experience, he should adapt to life in Yanjing faster than I did.”

“Quite a few inside Dragon Rise are not welcoming him.” Lin Lan finally chimed in, reminding Luo Ziling, “You need to inform your father about this.”

After Lin Lan spoke, she exchanged a glance with Phoenix and handed a document to Luo Ziling, “Let your father take a look at this information!”

Luo Ziling took it but didn’t intend to show it to Luo Xusheng, “I’ll take a look first. It’s more appropriate for me to relay the details to him.”

Phoenix had no objection, and Lin Lan couldn’t say anything against it, letting Luo Ziling decide for himself.

After that, the three didn’t discuss this matter further, and Phoenix started talking to Luo Ziling about his treatment.

She mentioned feeling much better after his treatment and planned to visit him for another session when she had the chance.

Of course, Luo Ziling agreed.

After eating a bit more, Phoenix left first, leaving the space for Luo Ziling and Lin Lan.

Once they were alone, Lin Lan seemed a bit embarrassed.

Luo Ziling looked at Lin Lan, reached out, held her hand, and softly said, “After my dad comes, you need to be cautious. I think he might pull some stunts as a warning to others, and the people he might target are people like you. I don’t want you to be penalized, and I surely don’t want your relationship to sour.”

“I’ll remember that!” Lin Lan did not withdraw her hand, but looked at Luo Ziling with tender eyes, and solemnly nodded.

After a moment of silence, Lin Lan bit her lip, finally voicing her latest thoughts.

“If after your dad arrives, I find staying in Dragon Rise becomes inconvenient, I will apply for a transfer.” Looking at Luo Ziling, Lin Lan softly said, “If I really leave Dragon Rise, you must take me in. I don’t want to leave Dragon Rise only to find nowhere to go.”

“Alright, I’ll definitely take you in!” Although he agreed readily, Luo Ziling felt quite frustrated.

He never imagined that things would turn out this way after Luo Xusheng came to Yanjing for his post.

Instead of providing him with a sense of stability, it only made him more anxious.

Had he known it would turn out like this, he might have preferred Luo Xusheng not coming to Yanjing.

Nevertheless, Luo Ziling still planned to make Luo Xusheng change his mind and face reality, so he wouldn’t become a “pig teammate.”