The Young Urban Doctor
Chapter 1400: Strike First to Gain the Upper Hand, Hesitate and Suffer the Consequences

Chapter 1400: Chapter 1400: Strike First to Gain the Upper Hand, Hesitate and Suffer the Consequences

Ling Ruonan has always been worried that Luo Ziling would develop feelings for Lin Lan during the treatment process.

From what she understood earlier, this possibility really exists; otherwise, Lin Lan wouldn’t have done so many things for Luo Ziling.

Even though Luo Ziling said that this was just Lin Lan’s way of repaying him, as someone with experience, Ling Ruonan knew very well that a woman’s assistance for a man isn’t just about repaying a favor. Even if it is just to repay, feelings would definitely be mixed in.

Looking at Lin Lan’s expression now, it was obviously the mindset of a daughter-in-law, seeing someone like a "mother-in-law," she couldn’t help feeling nervous.

Ling Ruonan was very clear about what kind of person Lin Lan was.

A woman who wouldn’t panic in face of issues is now looking so helpless in front of her, even someone with just average intelligence could tell that something was off.

However, Ling Ruonan didn’t show any signs of suspicion; she asked Lin Lan to lie down, and after Lin Lan did, she sat at the edge of the bed, asking about Lin Lan’s injuries with concern, and in front of Lin Lan, instructed Luo Ziling that he must treat Lin Lan properly without giving up halfway.

Luo Ziling could only respond obediently.

Ling Ruonan didn’t stay long; after sitting for half an hour, she prepared to leave.

"Ziling, come back with me for dinner, I will have Ziling bring you some food later," As she stood up to leave, Ling Ruonan smiled at Lin Lan, who was about to get up to see her out: "If there is anything specific you want to eat, just tell me, and I’ll have Ziling bring it over."

"It’s okay," Lin Lan was a bit flustered and spoke incoherently, "I’m not hungry, I’ll just have something casual, don’t... no trouble for you."

"Lie down and rest, I’ll be leaving now, take care of your injuries," Ling Ruonan said, signaling to Luo Ziling to come back with her.

"Alright, let me give her a few instructions first." Luo Ziling knew Ling Ruonan had something to say to him and had no choice but to agree.

"I’ll wait for you downstairs in the car!"

Lin Lan still got up and escorted Ling Ruonan to the door.

As the door closed, Luo Ziling joked with a smile: "I’ve never seen you so restrained before."

"Why would your mom come? She didn’t say anything in advance," Lin Lan glared at Luo Ziling with a bit of annoyance, "If you had given me a heads-up, I wouldn’t have been so flustered."

"I did it on purpose for a bit of a shock." Luo Ziling chuckled mischievously and then pointed at Lin Lan’s chest, "Miss Kong Que, you’ve had a wardrobe malfunction."

Lin Lan looked down and immediately gasped, quickly covering her chest with her hands before fleeing back into the room.

"I’m going to have dinner with my mom. Let me know what you want to eat, and I’ll bring it to you," Luo Ziling peaked his head in to speak to Lin Lan, "I’ll be back in two hours maximum. If you miss me, you can send me a message, and I’ll come over early."

"I want to eat you!" Lin Lan said fiercely.

"You’ve just had a taste, but unfortunately, you’re not able yet to fully take it in. Maybe next time, when you’re in better shape."

As a result, a pillow immediately flew toward him.

Luo Ziling quickly caught it and tossed it back on the bed, then turned and left.

On the way, Ling Ruonan did not ask Luo Ziling anything critical, just casually inquired about Lin Lan’s injury.

After they got back home, Ling Ruonan finally expressed her pent-up questions.

"What exactly is your relationship with Lin Lan? Don’t try to skirt around the issue with me, I can see that your relationship is not simple."

"Mom, I’ve saved her life several times, and during the treatment, I’ve seen her body, so our relationship is definitely different from that of ordinary people," Luo Ziling explained with a troubled look on his face: "Don’t make random guesses, anyway, she won’t marry me."

"Really?"

"Really, she said so herself!"

"Lin Lan is a good girl, but she’s definitely not right for you. You wouldn’t want your wife living on the edge every day, right? Her life now is even more dangerous than Wuyue’s, or what Yang Xiaodong and Wang Zhenjun previously faced. Just look at the serious injuries she has sustained in such a short time."

"Mom, I understand what you mean," Luo Ziling made his thoughts clear, "I also know what I am doing, and no matter what, I will take responsibility. I will definitely choose my wife carefully."

"Mom is just worried that you will hurt a lot of girls’ hearts."

That left Luo Ziling unsure how to respond.

Ling Ruonan didn’t say much more but instructed Luo Ziling to get ready for dinner.

Today, Ling Ruonan didn’t plan to cook as she was tired from work and didn’t feel like making dinner herself, so she had Wuyue order takeout.

The dinner was delivered around 5:30 PM.

Ling Ruonan had the restaurant prepare some stews and soups suitable for someone recovering from an injury, as well as some congee and light dishes.

"Bring some porridge and soup for Lin Lan later," Ling Ruonan whispered during dinner, "if she needs you to look after her tonight, stay with her. If not, come back to sleep."

"Got it!" Luo Ziling nodded.

Wuyue still didn’t come in to join them for dinner, but as Luo Ziling finished his meal and was about to deliver the food to Lin Lan, she suddenly appeared.

"Young Master, thank you for your trust," Wuyue said with a bow before hurriedly running off.

This left Luo Ziling completely baffled.

But he couldn’t chase after Wuyue to ask what she meant.

It was still Yang Xiaodong who took him there.

In the past few days, Wang Zhenjun hadn’t shown his face; according to Yang Xiaodong, Wang Zhenjun was investigating some matters.

Based on their investigation, it seemed that someone was plotting against Ling Ruonan. Wang Zhenjun and Yang Xiaodong planned to take preemptive action, depriving the opponent of the chance to carry out their plan. Luo Ziling originally wanted Yang Xiaodong to help out and not worry about him, but Yang Xiaodong did not go.

As Yang Xiaodong said, one person, Wang Zhenjun, was enough for the investigation work.

Seeing Yang Xiaodong speak like this, Luo Ziling didn’t insist.

On the way to the hotel where Lin Lan was staying, Yang Xiaodong asked Luo Ziling in a low voice, "When will Yang Qingyin return?"

"I don’t know; their plans can change at any time." Luo Ziling shook his head, "I’ll contact Qingyin tonight and ask her about it."

"Things might get even more complicated when they come back."

"I understand!" Luo Ziling was a bit shaken inside.

He understood what Yang Xiaodong was implying; it was likely Yang Yunzhong’s injury had provoked some people in the Yang Family.

Those angry Yang Family members might do something to Yang Qingyin again.

Of course, the greater possibility is that they will do something to him and Ling Ruonan.

"Strike first to gain the advantage, react late and suffer," Luo Ziling chuckled, "If we find something amiss, let’s not wait to counterattack but strike first!"

"Understood!"