Chapter 567: 567 Old Mr. Ling

Luo Ziling never expected that upon their first meeting, his grandmother would be in such a state. He was a bit overwhelmed with shock.

But when he clearly felt his grandmother’s tears fall onto his arm, he knew her emotion wasn’t feigned.

Looking up, he saw Ling Ruonan also wiping away tears, her eyes reddening.

He relaxed his body, allowing his grandmother to embrace him.

Although his grandmother wasn’t short, compared to Luo Ziling she was quite a bit shorter. As she hugged him, Luo Ziling had to stoop down. He could clearly see that his grandmother’s tears were smeared on his clothes, seemingly soaking a large patch.

Seeing his grandmother cry so sadly, and unable to hold back her own tears, Luo Ziling also felt very emotional,

but he didn’t know what to do or how to comfort his grandmother, so he could only stand there, feeling helplessly at a loss.

Huang Chen, who had earlier greeted them, had already quietly left.

Ling Ruonan was the first to regain her composure. She went to her mother’s side and whispered, “Mom, don’t be sad. From now on, I will bring Ling’er to see you often.”

Xie Enhua finally released her embrace and deftly caught hold of Luo Ziling’s hand.

After grabbing Luo Ziling’s hand, she looked him up and down thoroughly, eventually breaking into a smile, “You really resemble Nannan, only your eyes are like your father’s, and you’re even more handsome.”

“Grandma, thank you for taking care of my mom all these years,” Luo Ziling’s eyes were also a bit red, but his hand was held by Xie Enhua, and he couldn’t wipe his eyes, so he just pursed his lips, “From now on, I will often come to see you and also spend a lot of time with my mom, so she won’t be sad again.”

“Good boy,” Xie Enhua couldn’t contain her joy upon hearing Luo Ziling speak so sensibly and having taken another careful look at him, her tears turning into smiles as she turned to Ling Ruonan, “I’ve prepared a gift for Ling’er. I’ll give it to you later. Take it with you when you leave!”

“Thank you, Mom!”

“Thank you, Grandma!”

Both Ling Ruonan and Luo Ziling expressed their thanks.

“Mom, Ling’er also has a gift for you,” Ling Ruonan wiped away the tears in her eyes and commanded Luo Ziling, “Hurry up and take out the gift for Grandma.”

After Luo Ziling agreed, he quickly took out a bag from his pocket and handed it to Xie Enhua, “Grandma, this is the gift I prepared for you. It includes some health-maintenance medicinal herbs, personally gathered by Grandfather and me from Tianshan, Tianshan Saussurea and cordyceps, as well as some personally compounded medicines with health and beauty benefits. The instructions for use are all written down—just read them before taking.”

Xie Enhua immediately beamed with joy and, without any reservations, reached out to take it.@@novelbin@@

Ling Ruonan then took the opportunity to say, “Mom, you haven’t been feeling well lately. When convenient, I’ll bring Ziling over to examine you. His medical skills are exceptional, having inherited the real teachings from his grandfather. Li Haiyang, who was paralyzed due to an injury a few years ago, has almost recovered after his treatment. With his care, Mom, you will definitely recover completely.”

“Then you’ll have to go to the trouble,” Xie Enhua didn’t refuse and readily agreed.

Ling Ruonan breathed a sigh of relief. From now on, she could bring Luo Ziling to her parents’ house without concern for criticism.

Just then, the sound of a car came from outside. Luo Ziling glanced back and then said to Xie Enhua, “Mom, I’ll take Ling’er to meet Grandfather and Dad first. Ling’er also needs to do a health check for Grandfather.”

“Alright, go ahead,” Xie Enhua quickly consented, once again taking Luo Ziling’s hand and speaking affectionately, “Ling’er, be sure to visit your Grandma often. I’ve missed you so much. Three months after you were taken away by Granddad, I haven’t seen you. Grandma has always been thinking of you. You must come often to keep Grandma company.”

“Okay, Grandma,” Luo Ziling obediently agreed. He felt more fond of the old lady who was very kind and looked at him with eyes full of compassion, “Grandma, then I’ll go in with my mom to see Great Grandfather first, and come out later to talk to you.”

“You go ahead,” Xie Enhua dabbed her eyes once more before reluctantly letting go of Luo Ziling’s hand.

“Ling’er, I didn’t expect Grandma to be so good to you,” Ling Ruonan couldn’t help but express her feelings as she accompanied Luo Ziling towards the inner courtyard, “I was worried she would consider the feelings of others and not be so enthusiastic towards you.”

“Mom, are you saying that Grandma is only so warm to me because there are no other people around?” Luo Ziling was a bit confused.

“No,” Ling Ruonan shook her head, “Even if there were other people present, she would be the same. Many feelings cannot be hidden.”

Luo Ziling fell silent, not knowing what to say.

When he entered the siheyuan, he was still a bit nervous, even with Ling Ruonan by his side.

But seeing Grandma’s affectionate demeanor and recalling Old Mr. Ling Mingrui’s reaction the other day, he was no longer worried.

As he followed Ling Ruonan into the inner courtyard, his steps became lighter.

However, as he crossed the inner courtyard, ascended the steps, and prepared to enter the house, his steps became heavy again.

The same oppressive heaviness he had felt when first going to treat Li Haiyang washed over him once again.

Just as he stepped onto the porch, Luo Ziling felt a powerful aura that made his footsteps falter.

And when he entered the room with Ling Ruonan, that sensation intensified, and he even struggled to catch his breath.

Following Ling Ruonan through the door and passing through the outer room, Luo Ziling saw two tall men standing beside a bed with someone lying on it. As they entered the room, both men turned their heads to look at them.

“Dad, third uncle, I’ve brought Ziling here to wish Grandfather a happy birthday,” Ling Ruonan greeted them, then signaled for Luo Ziling to step forward and pay his respects.

“Hello Grandfather, hello Third Grandfather,” Luo Ziling greeted them respectfully.

The man standing by the bed was Ling Ruonan’s father, Luo Ziling’s Grandfather Ling Mingrui, and the other was Ling Mingrui’s cousin Ling Qirui. Ling Qirui was the third in the family hierarchy, hence Luo Ziling addressed him as Third Grandfather.

Ling Mingrui nodded expressionlessly, and Ling Qirui had almost the same reaction. After sizing up Luo Ziling briefly, both turned their heads away, paying him no further attention.

Ling Ruonan pulled Luo Ziling by the hand to the bedside, then very respectfully told the old man lying on the bed, “Grandfather, I’ve brought Ziling here to wish you a happy birthday.”

After speaking, she immediately turned to summon Luo Ziling, “Ziling, come and meet Great Grandfather.”

Luo Ziling, who was still carrying a bag on his shoulder, moved to the bedside as Ling Qirui made a little space.

Strangely, Luo Ziling had felt an immense pressure before entering the room, but it faded after he walked in.

Upon reaching the bed, he didn’t see a very authoritative old man; instead, he saw an old head with a few gray hairs, a withered face, and clear eyes, lying there helplessly.

This must be The Pillar of the Ling Family, Ling Jinhua.