Chapter 2139: 2139: Strike First to Gain the Upper Hand

Chapter 2139: Chapter 2139: Strike First to Gain the Upper Hand

(Seventh Update)

“Achoo!” Just as Luo Ziling was about to get out of bed, he sneezed heavily and then again. He rubbed his nose a little frustratedly, “Is someone cursing me again?”

As soon as he finished speaking, he sneezed again.

He quickly rushed into the bathroom, washed his face, and cleaned his nose, feeling slightly better afterward.

He massaged his face in front of the mirror for a while, tidied up his hair, and was satisfied upon seeing his own reflection looking pretty good.

The thought of being able to cuddle with Yang Qingyin tonight, and possibly doing something more intimate, made Luo Ziling feel quite happy.

After washing his face and getting dressed, he called Wuyue in.

It was almost five o’clock, and he still needed to ask Wuyue about dinner plans for tonight.

With Yang Qingyin’s parents visiting, she probably wouldn’t have the chance to have dinner with him.

As soon as Luo Ziling mentioned wanting to go for dinner, Wuyue immediately started planning.

However, she still suggested having dinner delivered to the hotel to avoid going out.

But Luo Ziling dismissed Wuyue’s suggestion, saying it was rare to visit Tanzhou, and he definitely wanted to go out and look around.

Wuyue had no choice but to agree.

She told Luo Ziling to disguise himself a bit to avoid being recognized when they went out.

Luo Ziling agreed as well.

Zhu Yijun and Shi Yidan had already arrived in Tanzhou, so the four of them went out for dinner together.

They chose a restaurant nearby that had a strong Tanzhou flavor, booked a small private room, and sat down to eat.

During the meal, Wuyue asked Luo Ziling when he planned to return to Yanjing.

She was very concerned about Luo Ziling’s safety, especially after receiving some unsettling news, which added to her worries.

“Anyway, I won’t be staying here long. Once things are done, I’ll head back,” Luo Ziling replied with a smile, knowing what Wuyue was worried about. “There’s just a few of us. If someone really wants to harm us, we don’t have much resistance. So, to ease everyone’s concerns, I’ll return as soon as possible. Anyway, I have a lot going on in Yanjing, and it’s impossible to stay away for long.”

Everyone felt relieved after hearing Luo Ziling’s assurance, especially Wuyue.

She could lay off some of the precautions.

The cuisine of Xiang Province is known for its spiciness, you could say that they can’t be happy without it.

Luo Ziling initially wanted to experience the taste that burns to the bone, but after trying the spicy food, he found it a bit unbearable.

His grandpa, Luo Liansheng, didn’t like spicy food; Luo Ziling also didn’t eat much of it growing up, so he didn’t have much tolerance for it.

Most people from the South are like this.

He could only drink water desperately.

But admittedly, adding spice to dishes does give them a certain flair; at least, the food tastes much more delicious.

Wuyue, Zhu Yijun, and Shi Yidan weren’t afraid of the spice; they had been through this kind of test, so during the meal, only Luo Ziling was there “hissing” and “ha-ing,” nearly making Wuyue laugh.

While they were having dinner, Yang Qingyin called to ask if Luo Ziling had woken up and how he planned to handle dinner.

Upon hearing that Luo Ziling was already having dinner with Wuyue and the others, Yang Qingyin sighed helplessly.

“I was still worried about your dinner. My parents came over, and I have to have dinner with them. If I asked you to join, it would definitely not be very pleasant. It’s a good thing you went to eat on your own, so I don’t have to worry.” After saying this, Yang Qingyin added apologetically, “How about I treat you to a late-night snack later? Consider it my way of making it up to you!”

“No problem!” Luo Ziling naturally agreed, “Will you have time tonight?”

Luo Ziling’s words, of course, had a hidden meaning.

On the other end, Yang Qingyin understood what Luo Ziling was implying and nodded shyly, “I should have time.”

Luo Ziling was immediately very happy.

While Luo Ziling was on the phone, Wuyue’s phone also rang.

Seeing the incoming number, she gestured to Zhu Yijun and Shi Yidan to excuse themselves briefly.

Zhu Yijun and Shi Yidan sensibly got up, using a trip to the restroom as an excuse, and left temporarily.

The call was from Wang Zhenjun, who advised Wuyue to be extra cautious in the coming days as there might be someone targeting them.

Although the situation hadn’t been fully confirmed, it was unlikely to be wrong.

Upon hearing Wang Zhenjun’s warning, Wuyue was taken aback and quickly asked, “Who are we up against?”

“It’s not entirely clear for now,” Wang Zhenjun hesitated a bit, “but the likeliest source is still Ling Zhengping!”

“Okay, I understand!” After hanging up the phone, Wuyue’s face turned grim.

When Wuyue finished her call, Luo Ziling had just hung up with Yang Qingyin.

“Huh, where did the two of them go?” Seeing only Wuyue left, Luo Ziling seemed quite surprised.

“They went to the restroom.” Wuyue replied simply and then told him about the call from Wang Zhenjun.

“That’s normal!” Luo Ziling wasn’t particularly surprised, “I suspect if someone wants to make a move while I’m out, it would likely be Ling Zhengping. My uncle really is ruthless. It seems that only my death would satisfy him, would put his mind at ease. To have an uncle like this is quite something.”

“Young Master, what should we do?” Wuyue showed a hint of worry.

This kind of situation required Luo Ziling’s guidance.

No matter how clever she was, without Luo Ziling’s approval, she wouldn’t dare to act rashly.

After all, that was Luo Ziling’s own uncle.

“Since we’ve detected his intentions to target us, let’s strike first and teach him a lesson!” Luo Ziling said, his face showing a hint of determination, “He shouldn’t think that just because he’s been promoted and is now high-ranking, we won’t dare to deal with him.”

“Alright, I’ll make arrangements later.” Seeing Luo Ziling unwilling to back down, Wuyue felt relieved.

After finishing dinner, Luo Ziling had to go to help treat Yang Yuanshan, and Zhu Yijun and Shi Yidan naturally followed. Wuyue had some arrangements to make first, so she instructed Zhu Yijun and Shi Yidan to accompany Luo Ziling there, promising to join them shortly.

Luo Ziling didn’t inquire about what arrangements Wuyue planned to make, as he headed off with Zhu Yijun and Shi Yidan to visit Yang Yuanshan.

He was looking forward to some interesting developments in Yanjing tonight.