The Young Urban Doctor
Chapter 1356: Fortunately

Chapter 1356: Chapter 1356: Fortunately

While surprised, Wu Jianjun and Ding Zhongming also felt very fortunate.

Fortunately, in the fight at the entrance of Howling Mountain last time, Luo Ziling was not injured, and the police handled it quite reasonably. As officials from Yuezhou, they paid great attention to the incident and personally visited the Luo Family Old Mansion to show concern.

It seems that the seemingly presumptuous actions a few days ago were actually reasonable and appropriate.

"Mr. Ling gracing Yuezhou with his presence, and we were unaware, is truly a dereliction of welcoming hospitality. How rude of us!" Ding Zhongming was quick to react; he stepped forward with a chuckle, trying to make his demeanor neither overly humble nor arrogant, yet conveying enough respect to make Ling Ruonan feel it, "We also never imagined that the renowned top female entrepreneur of a state-owned enterprise would be the daughter-in-law of our Yuezhou."

Wu Jianjun also snapped out of his shock quickly, rushing forward to greet again and said with self-mocking: "Yuezhou has always been a place where talents hide in plain sight, and it seems it still holds true today. Originally, Mayor Ding and I came to visit a local dignitary, and to send New Year’s greetings to Elder Luo; we had no idea that we would meet President Ling here. We also didn’t expect Mr. Luo to be Mr. Ling’s son, what an oversight."

"My son is inexperienced and has caused so much trouble after coming home, troubling several officials to personally take care of such trifles; I truly feel very apologetic," Ling Ruonan replied with grace, a light smile on her face, "Today is New Year’s Eve, and I am deeply sorry for the inconvenience caused by the visits from Yuezhou colleagues. Since it’s a family banquet, we cannot invite everyone to the table, so please enjoy a cup of tea."

While everyone was talking, Luo Yuqing and Wuyue had already briskly started to prepare tea and snacks for the visiting officials to console them.

Since the old house renovation was not yet complete, the furnishings were not fully in place, and there weren’t enough seats for everyone, hence, everyone had to stand.

Ling Ruonan felt somewhat embarrassed about this; after all, these officials were of no low rank, and as a hostess, not being able to provide proper hospitality, she still felt some embarrassment.

But it was not in her character, nor did it fit her status to suggest that one day she would host a banquet for the Yuezhou officials to compensate.

Therefore, all she could do was express her apologies.

Wuyue and Luo Yuqing had already started handing out the freshly brewed tea to the visiting officials.

The officials who came along with Wu Jianjun and Ding Zhongming to pay a New Year’s visit to the prominent local dignitaries of Yuezhou were mainly heads of various departments. It can be said that the officials present today are some of the most important figures in Yuezhou.

Normally, when they go out, they are always received with high standards, never without a place to sit.

But today, they truly didn’t have any place to sit, and they also didn’t dare to show any dissatisfaction.

Some officials did not know about Northern Group and Ling Ruonan, but hearing how Wu Jianjun and Ding Zhongming expressed their respect with such anxious reverence, who wouldn’t realize that this woman was a formidable figure?

The woman’s husband must also be no ordinary individual. Therefore, they could only hold their cups of tea, maintaining smiley faces as they stood.

Wu Jianjun and Ding Zhongming also understood that they couldn’t stay long, as it would disrupt the cheerful atmosphere of the family’s New Year’s dinner.

Thus, after exchanging a few courtesies, they prepared to take their leave.

As they were about to leave, Wu Jianjun gestured for Wuyue to pour two glasses of wine for him and Ding Zhongming, and after Wuyue did as told, Wu Jianjun raised his glass to the Luo Family members, saying, "We are very thankful for your support in our work. Let’s toast with this modest wine to express our respect for you all, wishing everyone a Happy New Year and all the best."

With that, he tilted his head back and drank the wine in his cup.

Ding Zhongming followed with a few words of politeness, then drank his cup of wine as well.

The other officials all applauded.

Today, when they set out, there were media reporters following them.

But when they came to the Luo Family Old Mansion, they did not allow the media reporters to come in for interviews.

Whether it was Wu Jianjun or Ding Zhongming, they both felt that not allowing media reporters in was a wise move.

Since Ling Ruonan returned home low-key, she definitely did not want more people to know her whereabouts.

After finishing their drinks, Wu Jianjun and Ding Zhongming made a respectful bow to the Luo Family, then waved their hands and left.

Luo Ziling and Luo Yuqing hurried out to see them off, with Wuyue also following to accompany them out.

Luo Liansheng, Luo Xusheng, and Ling Ruonan just got up from their seats to send them off but did not accompany them to the door.

As Luo Ziling was seeing them out, Wu Jianjun stopped in his tracks and asked Luo Ziling in a low voice while shaking hands to say goodbye: "Mr. Luo, do you know when Mr. Ling will return to Yanjing?"

"Not decided yet."

"I’m not sure if Mr. Ling has any time in the next few days, we would like to visit and have a casual chat," Wu Jianjun made this request with a hint of pleading to Luo Ziling, "I hope Mr. Luo can arrange it."

"This is my mom’s assistant. My mom’s schedule is entirely arranged by her," Luo Ziling pointed to Wuyue who was at his side, "Otherwise, Mr. Wu and Mayor Ding can directly contact Assistant Wu. I think there will definitely be time for a tea together."

"Please arrange a time for us, Assistant Wu," Wu Jianjun quickly reached out to Wuyue and even joked with a smile, "Our ancestors might even come from the same family! Haha!"

"Then have your secretary contact me," Wuyue shook hands with Wu Jianjun confidently and gave her phone number to the secretary who accompanied Wu Jianjun. She also shook hands with Ding Zhongming, with the same composed attitude.

Wu Jianjun and Ding Zhongming were both aware of the special identity of Wuyue, just like the officials under them treated their secretaries very specially. Therefore, they did not dare to underestimate Wuyue, the beautiful girl with a cold demeanor – her power might be astonishingly great.

Being able to accompany Ling Ruonan to Yuezhou for the New Year clearly showed her favored status.

"This is my sister, Luo Yuqing," Luo Ziling introduced Luo Yuqing to the officials, "She, like me, studies in Yanjing."

Wu Jianjun and Ding Zhongming also shook hands with Luo Yuqing, both surprised by Luo Yuqing’s grace and beauty.

However, after thinking of how beautiful Ling Ruonan was, they came to terms with it.

They naturally assumed Luo Yuqing was Ling Ruonan’s daughter and did not consider other possibilities.

After exchanging pleasantries, the group of officials also left by car.

Wu Jianjun and Ding Zhongming shared a business car, with their secretaries sitting beside them.

After getting into the car, Wu Jianjun and Ding Zhongming looked at each other and couldn’t help but laugh in silence.

They had guessed that the identities of the Luo Family members were extraordinary, but they never expected them to be such a nest of hidden dragons and crouching tigers.

The legendary queen, Ling Ruonan, turned out to be the Luo Family’s daughter-in-law, and Luo Ziling was her son.

They became even more aware of the influence of the Luo Family and their significance to them as officials in Yuezhou.

In any case, they must pay another visit during the New Year holidays while they are in Yuezhou, to visit in a simple and low-key manner.

Therefore, Wu Jianjun immediately instructed his secretary to contact Wuyue as soon as possible to arrange the visiting time and place.