Luo Ziling thought that after he dropped that line, Yang Qingyin would definitely soften up, and might even sneak into the guest room to keep him company at night.
Unexpectedly, he was wrong.
When he woke up in the morning, Yang Qingyin was still sleeping in the master bedroom, while he was in the guest room.
When he got up with a puzzled look and went to twist the handle on Yang Qingyin's room door, he found the door was actually locked.
This situation hit him hard.
It made him feel a bit dejected even while washing his face and brushing his teeth.
Luo Ziling got up very early, intending to resume his exercise routine fully.
Over the past few months, he hadn't stuck to daily exercise, and felt like he had regressed somewhat in his skills.
In the coming months, there might be continuing dangers, so Luo Ziling couldn't afford to neglect his martial arts; he had to intensify his training.
After washing up, he left a message for Yang Qingyin, saying he was going for a morning run and would have breakfast at the school cafeteria.
Yang Qingyin probably hadn't woken up and didn't reply to the message.
September's weather was still quite hot, and since it was hot, everyone got up early; there were many students exercising on the sports field.
To avoid trouble, Luo Ziling wore sunglasses.
However, even with sunglasses, he was recognized while running.
The one who recognized him was Luo Yuqing.
This woman, at the start of the new semester, had resumed her morning exercise as well.
Upon seeing Luo Ziling, she immediately waved at him.
"I thought you were so immersed in a peaceful nest that you couldn't extricate yourself, and would never come to morning exercises again!"
"You've been running for several days already?" Luo Ziling was a bit surprised.
"What's strange about that?" Luo Yuqing rolled her eyes, "You think my great figure comes naturally?"
"Manufactured?"
"Annoying!" Luo Yuqing gave Luo Ziling a kick, "Of course, it's from working out!"
Luo Ziling chuckled and gestured for Luo Yuqing to run with him.
"Why was your speech at the opening ceremony yesterday so arrogant?" Luo Yuqing asked Luo Ziling while running.
"What do you mean arrogant?" Luo Ziling found it both amusing and frustrating, "I was just performing naturally. Didn't you see how my natural performance shocked everyone? Which leader's opening speech has the same impact as mine?"
"Your fanbase is higher than any of the school leaders, isn't it?"
"Indeed!"
"You're planning to select some favored students, especially to cultivate them and have them help you with things, right?"
"Smart!" Luo Ziling gave Luo Yuqing a thumbs up, "There are too few useful people around me now; it's quite a struggle!"
"I'll recommend a few to you then, some who are about to graduate; they should be trainable. Students are certainly easier to cultivate loyalty with than those who've been out in the world for a few years, right?"
"Students from our school?"
Luo Yuqing nodded: "Mainly, and some students from other schools. Don't doubt my judgment; I'm seldom wrong when it comes to people."
"Alright then!" Luo Ziling didn't intend to refuse Luo Yuqing, "Just select a few people yourself, training them is also a good idea. If you find them useful, you can take them directly after they graduate."
"Glad you agreed!" Luo Yuqing smiled with joy, "I was just afraid you'd misunderstand me!"
"Misunderstand you about what?"
"Think that I'm forming cliques!"
These words made Luo Ziling pause.
"Are you suffering from delusional disorder?" After saying this and seeing Luo Yuqing's expression change, Luo Ziling quickly ran a few steps to avoid her attack range, then laughed, "You can't think too extremely. Just do things well, and keep a calm mind; isn't that great?"
Luo Yuqing didn't vent her discontent, snorted, and continued to run with Luo Ziling.
After running, Luo Ziling and Luo Yuqing stood together to do some cool-down exercises.
"How's the film production going?" Luo Ziling asked Luo Yuqing.
"It paused during the start of the semester; the upcoming scenes are planned to shoot in Yanjing, with filming lasting about half a month, after which we'll return to Hengdian." After explaining the arrangements, Luo Yuqing complained to Luo Ziling, "These days, I've been busy at the company until late every day, whereas you don't even come to the company, nor ask about it. You're quite the hands-off manager!"
"I seem to be even busier than you." Luo Ziling said, then did two somersaults mid-air, prompting Luo Yuqing to exclaim before he laughed, "The next few months might be even busier, so you'll have to handle the filming yourself; I have no time or energy to oversee it."
"If those beauties come looking for you, you'll definitely find the time, right?" Luo Yuqing's words carried a tone of jealousy.
"What do you think?" Luo Ziling turned and walked away, "I'm going back to shower and then to the cafeteria for breakfast."
Luo Yuqing hurriedly caught up, annoyedly saying to Luo Ziling, "You're just leaving me like this?"
"Do I have to treat you for breakfast?" Luo Ziling looked puzzled, "Then wait for me at the cafeteria entrance later, and I'll treat you."
"Why are you so annoying?" Luo Yuqing kicked up a foot at Luo Ziling, "I have something to discuss with you!"
"What is it?" Luo Ziling looked surprised, "If there's something, just say it!"
"Could you lend me some money?" Luo Yuqing hesitated for a moment before speaking, then felt a bit awkward, "Consider it as my personal loan from you, okay? I'll definitely pay you back in the future!"
Luo Ziling looked at Luo Yuqing for a few moments, surprised, then laughed: "How much do you need?"
"At least... ten million!" Saying this, Luo Yuqing's demeanor turned resolute, and she looked directly at Luo Ziling without evasion.
Luo Ziling was shocked, "What do you need so much money for?"
"Something happened on my mom's side."
"What happened?" Luo Ziling pulled Luo Yuqing, "Forget it, let's eat breakfast first and talk while eating."
Luo Yuqing thought for a moment and didn't refuse.
During breakfast, Luo Yuqing explained the situation to Luo Ziling.
It turned out that Luo Yuqing's mother, Wu Ningjing, had collaborated on a business deal during the summer, but accidentally fell into a trap and lost a large sum of money, not only losing all her savings but also owing around ten million in debts.
Moreover, there was a murder case related to this incident, with two people mysteriously dead.
"What exactly happened? Why didn't you mention it before?" Luo Ziling realized the seriousness of the situation, thus asked seriously, "The amount involved is so large, and with a murder case, this is certainly not a simple matter."
"I know!" Luo Yuqing nodded, "The Li Family and several others are involved, including my uncle Li Zongneng and aunt Wu Yinghua, and their daughter Li Man."
Luo Yuqing's uncle Li Zongneng and aunt Wu Yinghua, as well as Li Man, had been met by Luo Ziling before but only in passing without any interaction. Li Man left some impression, a woman with both good looks and figure, but her relationship with Luo Yuqing didn't seem good.
"Could it be their family is scheming against your mom?"