The Young Urban Doctor

Seeing Luo Ziling’s embarrassed face, Ouyang Lingyun continued, “Since your grandfather and I were close friends, I’ll speak my mind without reservation. I have no other intention but to discuss the matter at hand. Even if your grandfather were here, I would say the same thing.”

“Ziling is willing to heed Sir Ouyang’s advice,” Luo Ziling knew that Ouyang Lingyun had his best interests at heart, which was why he spoke his mind. Although a bit embarrassed, he didn’t overthink it and sincerely thanked him, “I never expected things to turn out this way.”

Ouyang Lingyun did not immediately continue with his opinion but asked Luo Ziling, “Have you already met with your mother?”

“Twice,” Luo Ziling honestly answered.

“Too soon,” Ouyang Lingyun sighed lightly, “Both you and your mother have been too hasty.”

Fearing Luo Ziling might misunderstand, Ouyang Lingyun quickly explained, “I understand your grandfather’s intentions. He didn’t want you to seek out your mother as soon as you arrived in Yanjing because he didn’t want many people to know your identity and stir up a great commotion. It was to protect you, not to torture you intentionally. Think about it, if you had just arrived in Yanjing and, unfamiliar with the place, the Yang Family or the Ling Family learned of this, they would definitely want you dead or at least want you to leave Yanjing. What could you do to oppose them when you had just arrived? How would you establish yourself? But if you had been here for a few years, familiar with the situation and having built a solid foundation or strength, then it wouldn’t be so easy for the Yang Family and the Ling Family to drive you away.”

“Sir Ouyang is right,” Luo Ziling quickly nodded in agreement with Ouyang Lingyun’s words, “I indeed hastened things too much.”

“The fact that you’ve met with your mother will definitely become known to many. Whether it’s the Yang Family or the Ling Family, if they find out about this, they will surely harbor apprehensions towards you and your mother. The Ling Family fears your return and the loss of their resources; the Yang Family cannot swallow their pride and will definitely seek retaliation against you and your mother,” Ouyang Lingyun said, his expression growing more serious. “Furthermore, you’ve become entangled with the Yang Family’s young granddaughter, making things even more complicated. The Yang Family will never allow a favorable outcome for you both, as it would be a slight on their honor. Neither Yang Yuanshan nor Yang Yunlin will let you be together. Thus, pursuing the Yang Family’s young granddaughter is a very foolish decision.”

Luo Ziling listened and felt disheartened, admitting that Ouyang Lingyun made a lot of sense.

“Bitter medicine heals the sick, honest words are hard to hear. I speak bluntly, so listen to a few words if you’re willing,” Ouyang Lingyun chuckled twice before continuing, “Your mother’s days in the Ling Family have not been easy. Most people in the Ling Family bear grudges against her and wish for her misfortune, eager to snatch back the International from the North that she holds. The Yang Family feels the same. Yang Yunlin was also fond of your mother back in the day, and now you’re pursuing her daughter. Put yourself in his shoes, what would you do?”

Luo Ziling was dumbstruck and unable to answer that question.

“The wisest thing to do is to end it cleanly and rationally. This way, your mother would face less pressure, and so would you. At least, the two old masters of the Ling Family would step forward to help when necessary. But if you keep entangling with the Yang Family’s young granddaughter, they might also get angry. They might not only refuse to help, but they might even take out their anger on your mother. Consider the consequences.”

After finishing, Ouyang Lingyun picked up his teacup and took a sip.

Luo Ziling also grabbed the teacup that Ouyang Feifei had placed in front of him and took a big gulp.

Because his mind was elsewhere, he couldn’t taste the flavor of the tea.

“Sir Ouyang, can you tell me about what happened back then?” Although Luo Ziling already knew quite a bit about the past and Ling Ruonan had also mentioned it briefly, he still felt he couldn’t piece the entire affair together, so he hoped that Ouyang Lingyun would provide a thorough explanation.

Ouyang Lingyun hesitated briefly before sharing the general situation.

At just twenty-two years old, Luo Xusheng followed his father Luo Liansheng to Yanjing to treat Ling Jinhua. By an unfortunate turn of events, he became entangled in a romantic scandal with Ling Jinhua’s granddaughter, hailed as “Yanjing’s Number One Beauty,” Ling Ruonan. At that time, everyone opposed their union, including Luo Liansheng. Despite this, the two young people challenged everyone, and Ling Ruonan even fell pregnant.

As a result, the situation became uncontrollable. Yang Yunfeng, who was betrothed to Ling Ruonan, nearly killed Luo Xusheng. Thankfully, Ling Ruonan staunchly defended him.

In the end, the couple decided to elope, fleeing Yanjing for the Northwest or the Southwest, facing relentless opposition from both families.

Finally, the tragedy unfolded, Yang Yunfeng died, and the family of three, Luo Ziling, was scattered to the winds.

Ouyang Lingyun’s account was quite detailed, and Luo Ziling came to understand many things.

He asked, puzzled, “Before the tragedy, did Yang Yunfeng really want to kill my father?”

“The Yang Brothers and Ling Zhengping, your uncle, often caused trouble for your father. If it hadn’t been for your grandfather and your mother, your father would have been dead before you appeared, and you wouldn’t exist,” Ouyang Lingyun explained.

“So that’s how it is,” said Luo Ziling, deeply shocked by Ouyang Lingyun’s words, realizing how much his father had been bullied by these people.

Seeing the anger on Luo Ziling’s face, Ouyang Lingyun added, “However, your father’s martial arts skills are excellent; they couldn’t beat him.”

“My dad’s martial arts were also taught by my grandfather, and so were mine,” Luo Ziling said with a touch of pride.

Ouyang Feifei, who had been silent up until now, looked up at Luo Ziling at his words but didn’t speak.

“If you try to emulate your father, you won’t be so lucky,” Ouyang Lingyun said gravely, looking at Luo Ziling. “The Ling Family wants you dead, so does the Yang Family. Perhaps others are involved too. Even if your mother protects you with all her might, she can’t ensure your safety. Against them, our Ouyang Family’s strength is negligible. Alas! That’s all I have to say, take it or leave it.”

“Thank you, Sir Ouyang, for your heartfelt advice. I will definitely keep it in mind and reflect on it when I return,” Luo Ziling stood up and respectfully bowed to Ouyang Lingyun.

“Let’s have tea,” Ouyang Lingyun gestured dismissively, smiling again, “The finest Da Hong Pao, more expensive than gold. I’ve only managed to acquire a little myself, so let’s savor the taste.”

While Luo Ziling, Ouyang Lingyun, and Ouyang Feifei were enjoying tea together, not far from Xiangshan Garden in a high-end villa district, several people were discussing matters related to them.

“Mr. Chen, today Ouyang Feifei brought that Luo kid to Xiangshan Garden,” a middle-aged man reported the information he had just gathered to a handsome young man.

“It seems that Ouyang Lingyun holds that boy in high regard. Heh, it looks like he might actually become Ouyang Feifei’s boyfriend,” Mr. Chen’s face twisted sardonically. After dismissing the people around him, he picked up his phone and dialed a number. Once connected, he ordered in a cold voice, “Start your plan ahead of schedule, destroy that Luo brat as soon as possible, whether by seduction or other means. There’s a hefty reward for a job well done.”