Chapter 524: 524: Just Don't Let Them Mistake Me for Your Boyfriend

Luo Ziling was taken aback, not quite understanding what was going on, but he still greeted Ling Qirui respectfully, “Hello, Grandpa!”

Hearing Luo Ziling’s greeting, Ling Qirui simply nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

“How come you’re on the street?” Originally sitting opposite Ling Qirui and discussing matters, as soon as Luo Ziling got on the car, Ling Ruonan immediately pulled him to her side.

Fearing Luo Ziling would feel awkward, after asking this question, she quickly explained to Ling Qirui, “Dad, it’s such a coincidence today, I actually ran into Ziling on the street.”

“I was just taken out for late-night snacks by Chen Xiaoyi, Chen Xiaoxiao, and Fang Qianqian.” Luo Ziling hurriedly explained, “They wanted to take me back to the school, but I refused and wanted to walk back alone. I saw this motorcade and curiously watched for a while—never expected you and Grandpa to be in the car.”

Upon hearing that Luo Ziling had just been with Chen Xiaoyi, Chen Xiaoxiao, and Fang Qianqian, Ling Ruonan frowned slightly and asked softly, “How come you’re with them?”

“I went to treat Fang Dongxun’s injury tonight. Fang Qianqian came to pick me up, and after the treatment, her father asked her to take me back. They wanted to treat me to late-night snacks to say thanks, and later on, Chen Xiaoyi joined us as well.” Having honestly confessed, Luo Ziling then smiled sheepishly at Ling Qirui, his smile full of embarrassment.

Hearing Luo Ziling say this, curiosity also rose in Ling Qirui’s heart, and he watched Luo Ziling intently.

“Fang Zhonghua talked about his past interactions with Grandpa and my dad… Dad, and said that he believes in our Luo Family’s medical skills. So he let me go over to help with the treatment.” Speaking in front of Ling Qirui, Luo Ziling seemed a bit awkward, “I also gave Fang Zhonghua a bag of secret medicine that Grandpa had prepared.”

“So it’s like that, Fang Zhonghua personally received you?” Seeing her father show some interest in what Luo Ziling had just said, Ling Ruonan immediately asked, “What did Fang Zhonghua express? Did he give you a reward?”

Luo Ziling thought for a moment and said, “He said ‘great kindness is beyond words of thanks,’ and did not want to pay me.”

“Oh, he said that?” Ling Ruonan appeared somewhat surprised, glanced at Ling Qirui, and then murmured to herself, “It looks like the Fang Family treats you quite well!”

Meanwhile, the motorcade continued moving forward at a very slow pace, and Luo Ziling had no idea where it was heading.

At this moment, Ling Qirui spoke up, “In a few days, it will be your Great Grandfather’s ninetieth birthday. Come and attend with your mother. Come early and give Great Grandfather a medical checkup. His health isn’t very good; he has taken many medications and consulted many famous doctors but to no avail.”

Hearing Ling Qirui say this, Ling Ruonan immediately squeezed Luo Ziling’s arm.

Luo Ziling understood and promptly promised, “Yes, Grandpa, I will definitely come with my mom.”

Ling Qirui’s direct invitation, referring to Ling Jinhua as Great Grandfather, allowed Luo Ziling to feel its significant meaning, filled with great joy in his heart.

He also understood the purpose of Ling Ruonan inquiring about these matters in front of Ling Qirui—it was to make their relationship seem closer.

It seemed that Ling Qirui really cared for Ling Ruonan; otherwise, she wouldn’t have asked him these questions in front of Ling Qirui.

“Dad, on Sunday morning, I’ll bring Ziling over,” Ling Ruonan said with a sigh of relief and smiled at Ling Qirui, “Ling’er has inherited his grandfather’s true medical skills. Even Li Haiyang’s serious condition has improved, so he can certainly cure Grandpa’s illness as well.”

Ling Qirui did not say much but nodded gently in response.

The car unknowingly came to a stop, and Luo Ziling saw they had arrived at the front gate of his school.

Realizing it was time for him to get off, he quickly bid farewell to Ling Qirui and Ling Ruonan, “Grandpa, Mom, I’m getting off now.”

“You go ahead,” Ling Ruonan said, holding Luo Ziling’s hand and seeming reluctant to let go, “Get to bed early, rest well, and call Mom if there’s anything.”

“Mhm,” Luo Ziling agreed, then nodded at Ling Qirui, who had a serious expression, showed a shy smile, opened the car door, and got out.

After Luo Ziling got off, Ling Ruonan rolled down the window and waved goodbye to him.

Watching the motorcade drive off into the distance, Luo Ziling finally turned and headed towards the school entrance.

He still hadn’t recognized the brand of the car he had just ridden in; his limited car knowledge was of no use here.

However, he could tell that these cars were different from others in performance; it seemed like the doors were very thick, as was the glass.

When Luo Ziling returned to his dorm, the three guys were out gallivanting somewhere, and there was no one around.

With no one in the dorm, Luo Ziling felt quite relaxed.

He first took a shower and then casually washed some clothes.

While washing clothes, he heard his cellphone ping from time to time.

It was only when he had finished up and lay back on his bed that he discovered a bunch of unread messages on his phone.

They were WeChat messages from Ouyang Feifei and Ouyang Huihui, messages from Cao Jianhui, and some greetings from other classmates, but he didn’t see any messages from Yang Qingyin.

Luo Ziling had told Yang Qingyin that he would be treating Fang Dongxun tonight and wasn’t sure when he’d be back.

Luo Ziling first sent a message to Yang Qingyin, reporting that he had returned to the dorm and was preparing to sleep.

He then opened Ouyang Huihui’s messages and saw several from her, a mix of complaints and concern, to which he simply sent a few brief replies.

He then looked at Ouyang Feifei’s messages.

Ouyang Feifei said she hoped Luo Ziling could treat her the day after tomorrow, which was Friday afternoon.

The school exchange meeting she had mentioned last time was starting that afternoon, with a cocktail party in the evening, and she planned to take Luo Ziling there to make an appearance.

Ouyang Feifei’s intention was that there would be many authorities from the medical field and some officials responsible for medical management attending the party that night; getting to know them would definitely be beneficial.

Having already agreed to Ouyang Feifei last time, Luo Ziling didn’t refuse and promptly replied, saying he would follow her arrangements.

What puzzled Luo Ziling was that Ouyang Feifei’s message was replied to right away, but the other two women didn’t respond.

‘That’s fine. We’ll talk about the details when we meet.’

Then another message followed swiftly: ‘Do some homework on pharmaceutical and medical knowledge because the evening will be full of celebrities from the medical field. I don’t understand medicine, so you’ll need to handle any medical questions.’

Followed by another: ‘Dress up nicely, don’t intentionally cover up your good looks.’

There were several rolling-eye emojis after that.

‘Are you worried I’ll embarrass you?’

‘Yes!’

‘Alright, I’ll make sure to dress my best. Just don’t let them mistake me for your boyfriend by accident!’

All Ouyang Feifei replied with was a string of rolling-eye emojis.