The Young Urban Doctor

Chapter 587: Chapter 587: Sudden Realization
 

(Third update, thanks to NAH book friend for the reward)

Wuyue was stunned for a moment, but eventually, he asked with confusion, “Miss, why do you want to transfer the ownership to my name? How can I dare to accept it?”

“Temporarily transfer it to your name, we’ll discuss the future later. It’s definitely not appropriate to transfer everything to Ling’er’s name now.” Ling Ruonan thought for a while, then added, “You can open a few more accounts, try not to arouse suspicion. And, you’ve been by my side for many years, I definitely ought to give you something.”

Wuyue was unaware of the events that had taken place at Ling Family Old Mansion, but since Luo Ziling had followed Ling Ruonan there for the old man’s birthday celebration and come back before even having lunch, she keenly sensed that there might be trouble.

Upon hearing Ling Ruonan’s instructions, a sense of foreboding immediately rose in her heart.

“The situation isn’t just troublesome, it’s very troublesome,” Wuyue concluded.

Seeing Ling Ruonan’s serious face, Wuyue also tactfully refrained from asking too much and agreed right away.

However, she still refused Luo Ziling’s offer, “Miss, I cannot accept the gift of your assets, what you have already given me over time is more than enough, I dare not ask for more.”

“Don’t be formal with me, everyone by my side, I will reserve a portion of the family assets for you, it’s what you deserve.”

“Alright,” Wuyue knew, once Ling Ruonan made up her mind, it was basically unchangeable, and she was not obstinate.

In the future, she could just transfer the assets given to her by Ling Ruonan over to Luo Ziling.

Ling Ruonan then instructed Wuyue on various other matters, such as arrangements of corporate affairs, personnel adjustments, and certain funds’ transfer. From Ling Ruonan’s instructions, Wuyue could feel the Miss’s trust in her; thus, she immediately promised to handle all matters properly after listening.

Ling Ruonan had great faith in Wuyue’s ability and loyalty, but she still didn’t tell her about the events of the day.

These were things Wuyue should not know, as knowing would not do her any good.

After speaking with Wuyue for more than half an hour, Ling Ruonan then turned and went upstairs to speak with Luo Ziling.

Luo Ziling was resting and exchanging messages with Yang Qingyin.

He told Yang Qingyin about the recent events, saying he had fought with the descendants of the Ling Family, which scared Qingyin half to death.

She even asked Luo Ziling if it was convenient for him to call, but in the end, he declined to talk on the phone with Yang Qingyin.

He feared Ling Ruonan would blame him if she found out, for such matters were not suitable to tell Yang Qingyin, at least not yet. In the end, Luo Ziling just explained briefly via WeChat, saying he would tell her the full story when the opportunity arose, and Yang Qingyin agreed.

While they were still chatting, Ling Ruonan came upstairs, and Luo Ziling, after telling Yang Qingyin that he had something to discuss with Ling Ruonan, put down his phone.

“Mom, I still don’t regret today’s impulsiveness,” before Ling Ruonan could speak, Luo Ziling seriously said, and then with earnest, “I will not allow anyone from the Ling Family to insult us, mother and son. A gentleman can be killed, but not insulted. Should a similar situation occur, I will respond the same way.”

“In such a situation, there is no right or wrong anyway,” Ling Ruonan sighed and sat on the bed, taking Luo Ziling’s hand, “The worst-case scenario would be for us, mother and son, to leave Yanjing together. I’ve made arrangements; if anything unexpected happens to us, I’ll expose the many scandals of the Ling Family. I will inform the elders of this so that they will think twice.”

“Mom,” Luo Ziling thought that Ling Ruonan’s discussion with Wuyue was about what she had just mentioned, hence he felt a bit guilty: “My impulsiveness today has put you in a difficult position.”

“It’s nothing,” Ling Ruonan gave a bitter smile and shook her head, “They want to bully us, mother and son; I will never agree. But still, you fighting in front of your grandfather and saying those words in front of the Great Grandfather was indeed somewhat improper. People need to save face, your grandfather is the current Sect Leader of the Ling Family, he needs to establish authority, your actions have damaged his dignity and may cause his status to drop within the family. And regarding your Great Grandfather, his authority has never been challenged. Today, you confronted the authority of the two most esteemed elders of the Ling Family in front of so many people, which undoubtedly made them uncomfortable and influenced their impression of you negatively. Without their support, you will find it difficult to establish yourself in the Capital.”

“From today onwards, I don’t need their support,” Luo Ziling responded firmly, “I won’t call them grandfather or Great Grandfather any longer because I feel they don’t deserve it. My grandfather saved the old man’s life, and now I’m willing to prolong it, yet for such a life-saving favor, they repay with such actions. I think, even if I succeed in prolonging his life, he would treat me similarly, or even see me as a tool to be used.”

Ling Ruonan frowned, wanting to explain, but upon listening to Luo Ziling’s latter words, her eyebrows raised slightly, “What have you figured out?”

“If I am not wrong, the old men were so nice to me today, even tolerating my direct questioning, for more reasons than just a hint of guilt,” Luo Ziling looked seriously into Ling Ruonan’s eyes, “I think they want to use me as a target, their kindness is intended to provoke anger in the other members of the Ling Family against me. Perhaps they want me to act as a sharpening stone, a tool to incite the Ling Family members to unite against others, and to boost their morale.”

Speaking of this, Luo Ziling smiled bitterly and asked Ling Ruonan, “Mom, don’t you feel the same?”

“I do have that feeling, but I was always hoping that your grandfather… Alright, my father and my grandfather respected you because of me, because of your excellent performance,” Ling Ruonan felt even more saddened, “Looking back, they really might have such intentions.”

“The Great Grandfather asked me to treat him in front of the elders and to take my medicine in front of so many people, with the purpose of making me a target,” Luo Ziling said, with a realization dawning on him, then he asked Ling Ruonan, “Mom, have you said before that internal strife within the Ling Family is fierce and exhausts the elders, is that true?”

Ling Ruonan nodded seriously, “That’s true, for the sake of power and a promising future, many are racking their brains to obtain more resources. While seeking recognition from the elders, they also viciously belittle and suppress others. The people of the Ling Family have good abilities and many schemes, which deeply upset the elders.”

After saying this, she too had an epiphany.

It seemed that the two old men of the Ling Family were really plotting deeply, setting a rhythm to place her and her son in direct opposition to the entire Ling Family!