The Young Urban Doctor-Chapter 683 - : Not Serious at All
Chapter 683: Chapter 683: Not Serious at All
(Chapter Nineteen)
There was a distance of over ten kilometers from the Ling Family Old Mansion to Ling Mingrui’s separate residence, and with the current traffic congestion in Yanjing, the motorcade’s progress was not very fast, giving Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan ample time to talk.
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Seeing Ling Ruonan’s incredulous expression, Luo Ziling couldn’t help but show a hint of embarrassment, but he still voiced his thoughts.
“Mom, today when I talked to Great Grandfather about these issues, he didn’t seem surprised at all. I think he already knew that Lin Jiaming and Ling Haining had joined Northern Group and was clear about their purpose of being placed there. He also knew that those two were definitely no match for you, so it was a foregone conclusion that you would defeat them. What he didn’t expect was that I would step in and also that I would be this formidable.” As he spoke, Luo Ziling became a bit embarrassed, “In fact, it’s not that I’m so capable, it’s that guy called Dull Bird who’s truly formidable.”
“The old man does indeed have his reservations about me. Hence, when I said just now that if someone in the Ling family was this outstanding, Great Grandfather would personally cultivate them, he asked that question,” Luo Ziling said with a playful look, adding a touch of irony, “But I’m not interested in being Ling family’s successor. My surname is Luo, and I want to be the master of the Luo Family, so I’m not interested in Ling Family’s affairs.”
“So,” Ling Ruonan simply sighed softly.
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“Mom, I did understand Great Grandfather’s meaning clearly just now. He was reassured and willing to accept my treatment only after confirming that I had no ambition to covet control of the Ling Family.”
Ling Ruonan still didn’t interject, just quietly watched Luo Ziling, waiting for him to continue his thoughts.
Luo Ziling didn’t hesitate and continued, “I think, Great Grandfather is very likely to make such arrangements: no longer try to place people in Northern Group. Lin Jiaming and Ling Haining will also be asked to leave. But while doing these things, he will definitely have a candid conversation with you, clarifying their conditions. They are willing to give you immense assets, but will not allow you to take Northern Group away. They have taken a step back, showing good intentions, and are likely hoping that you would also make concessions, no longer confronting the Ling Family head-on, and they probably won’t make things difficult for us, mother and son, anymore.”
After hearing Luo Ziling’s words, Ling Ruonan’s frown instantly relaxed, but soon tightened again, “Ziling, you’re making wild guesses, don’t take them seriously. The situation is much more complicated than you think, and Northern Group’s importance is also greater than you imagine. So, how this matter will ultimately be resolved, I don’t really have an answer yet.”
However, Luo Ziling still insisted on his perspective. He smiled, took Ling Ruonan’s hand, and said confidently, “Mom, I sensed this from Great Grandfather’s attitude and his eyes, and I believe my speculation is correct. If you don’t believe it, we can make a bet.”
“A bet on what?” Ling Ruonan also began to smile, her mood lightening slightly.
Luo Ziling’s smile always gave a warm feeling. Seeing him laugh so heartily, even if Ling Ruonan had worries in her heart, they would dissolve in an instant.
“If I win, and things turn out as I predict, then you have to give me a little sister; if things go as you think, from now on, I’ll listen to you in everything I do.” After Luo Ziling spoke these words seriously, he added mysteriously, “If I am not mistaken, in a few days, the father I have never met will appear before us.”
At Luo Ziling’s words, Ling Ruonan’s face immediately turned bright red. She fiercely shook off his hand and spat, “What nonsense are you talking about? Who makes bets like that?”
Seeing Ling Ruonan blush like a shy young woman, Luo Ziling couldn’t help but burst into laughter, even reaching out to pinch Ling Ruonan’s face, “Mom, you’re blushing, your face is all red.”
With a “smack”, Ling Ruonan hit Luo Ziling’s hand away forcefully, “Not serious at all, there are people in front of us.”
“They will pretend not to see,” Luo Ziling grinned, continuing to speak very seriously, “Mom, I’m serious. You’re so young, and you’ve always taken good care of your body, you can definitely have another baby. I want a little sister, of course, a little brother would be okay too. Our family only has me as an heir, how lonely is that? If there were a little brother or sister, later on we could look out for each other, at least we’d have another relative or family member, I think you would certainly like to have another son or daughter. I left you when I was young, so you didn’t get to fully experience raising children. Why don’t you have another child and experience it properly, okay?”
Ling Ruonan’s face turned even redder, and she was so angry that she pinched Luo Ziling, speaking in a somewhat annoyed tone, “Ling’er, stop talking nonsense, this is impossible. Not to mention anything else, just look at my age—I’m already in my forties, old and past the age of bearing children. Besides, with our current situation, how could we even consider this? Don’t make these kinds of jokes anymore.”
Although she said this, Ling Ruonan was indeed somewhat tempted.
Luo Ziling was taken away by his grandfather when he was three months old. She never had the full experience of raising a child, which was a huge upheaval in her life.
If she were to have another child and go through the whole process of being a mother—experiencing the hardships and joys, watching the little one grow from infancy, nursing, crying, learning to walk, learning to speak, starting kindergarten, and going through elementary and middle school—she felt that only then could she live up to the title “mother”, fully embrace the role of a mother, and not feel something was missing.
But could any of this be possible?
Absolutely not.
Right now, she did not dare to entertain these thoughts. Whether she and Luo Ziling could even stay safe, without being plotted against or retaliated upon by others, was an unknown. Having a child was too far removed from reality for her to consider.
Furthermore, she had a secret in her heart, a secret she did not know how to tell Luo Ziling.
“Mom, don’t worry about your health at all; with me here, I will make sure you’re well taken care of and get you into the best shape for pregnancy. Also, one day, my dad will come back to us, and we’ll form a complete family, with no one daring to bully us anymore. When the time comes and all conditions are met, then you can think about it.” Having said this, Luo Ziling again showed a mischievous look, “Mom, take this seriously, I really hope to have a little sister. I could give all of our family’s wealth to her and would help take care of and protect her. You must really think about my suggestion, okay?”
Ling Ruonan was very moved by what Luo Ziling said, but she still forced herself not to think about it, and after pinching Luo Ziling’s cheek again, she said irritably, “Don’t talk about these messy things anymore. Let’s talk about what happened today and think about what to say when we get to Grandpa’s place. If he gets angry, we need to think of how to handle it!”
“Mom, I think Grandpa will react even more than Great Grandfather. He might already know what happened, and when we get there, he won’t show us a good face.” Saying this, Luo Ziling patted his chest firmly again, “But don’t worry, with me here, nothing will go wrong.”
Seeing Luo Ziling’s deliberately confident appearance, Ling Ruonan couldn’t help but start laughing again, her laughter full and hearty.
