The Young Urban Doctor
Chapter 1456: Really Not Your Average Person

Chapter 1456: Chapter 1456: Really Not Your Average Person

After leaving the Northern Group headquarters, Luo Ziling received a call from Luo Yuqing.

"Ziling, little brother," Luo Yuqing’s voice was a bit coquettish, "Care to tell me, is your mood today sunny skies, or stormy weather?"

"Bright sunshine, enough to melt all the snow in Yanjing." Luo Ziling replied irritably, "Don’t tell me you’re bored again today?"

"How could I possibly be bored?" Luo Yuqing, hearing that Luo Ziling was in a good mood, immediately responded with a cheerful smile, "I just had my hair treated, and I want to have a little one-on-one chat with Zhao Lijing. I think this celebrity is a bit unusual. Why don’t you come along with me?"

Luo Ziling teased, "What’s the matter? Lost your confidence in front of her? Need a ridiculously handsome guy like me to back you up?"

"Tch," Luo Yuqing sneered at him in disdain, "That description might work for me, but since when has ’ridiculously handsome’ become a phrase to describe men?"

"Same to you," Luo Ziling chuckled, "We both love to toot our own horns anyway."

"You still haven’t answered me—are you coming or not?"

"Sure, if there’s a beautiful woman to look at, why wouldn’t I go?"

"Ugh, you’re such a pervert," Luo Yuqing grumbled, "I imagine that being your girlfriend or wife would be terrifying—always worried you’d fall for another woman. Being with you, no one could ever feel safe."

"Since when do sisters insult their younger brothers like this?"

"I’m only standing up for women, that’s all."

"Why don’t you take pride in the fact that your brother is admired by so many women?"

"I’ll be proud once I’ve fully adjusted to the role of being an older sister. By then, I might even hope every woman cries and begs to marry you." At this point, Luo Yuqing let out a triumphant giggle and commanded, "Hurry up and drive over to pick me up—my hands are freezing out here in the cold!"

"Alright," after figuring out Luo Yuqing’s whereabouts, Luo Ziling instructed Yang Xiaodong, who was tailing him, to pick her up.

Not far from the university, they picked up Luo Yuqing and Lin, who was with her.

Recently, Lin had been living with Luo Yuqing under the guise of being her close friend. Once the new school semester started, Lin would also attend Yan University alongside Luo Yuqing and become her classmate.

All of this was arranged by Ling Ruonan.

In this respect, Ling Ruonan had been rather kind to Luo Yuqing—or at least that’s how Luo Ziling saw it.

Suffice it to say, Luo Yuqing probably understood this well too.

After getting in the car, Luo Yuqing grinned at Luo Ziling and said, "I’ve already made an appointment with Zhao Lijing for coffee, but I didn’t bring any money. My money was all spent just now—hair treatment was two thousand, clothes cost a fortune, and the shoes too."

"This is extortion, blatant extortion," Luo Ziling protested in mock outrage, seeing Luo Yuqing’s smug expression, "Who even pays with cash anymore when mobile payments are everywhere? You’ve got your phone—you don’t need a single penny on you to roam the world!"

"I just like extorting you, and I just like being a scoundrel in front of you. What are you gonna do about it?" Luo Yuqing said, pinching his arm playfully, "I’ve never seen such a stingy man like you."

"Fine, fine, I’ll let myself be extorted. Happy now?"

"Not enough! You also have to buy me dinner tonight!"

"Then come grocery shopping with me this afternoon, and I’ll cook you all a feast."

"Really?" Luo Yuqing said, her excitement barely contained.

"Who’d bother lying to a shallow woman like you, who has no dignity and no figure either?" Luo Ziling mocked, full of disdain.

His comment sent both Yang Xiaodong, who was driving, and Lin, sitting in the front passenger seat, into fits of laughter. Meanwhile, it successfully enraged Luo Yuqing.

As a result, Luo Ziling ended up tasting quite a few of the Luo Family daughter’s unique "special moves."

When they got out of the car, Luo Ziling, with a pained expression, said to the victorious Luo Yuqing, "When I get back, I’ll need to treat myself. I estimate no less than thirty-six bruises on me. The saying goes ’nothing is more vicious than a woman’s heart,’ and now I know how true that is."

"Serves you right for crossing Miss Luo!" Luo Yuqing said smugly, "You’d better remember the lesson from today—don’t pick a fight with your big sister."

Watching the siblings bicker along the way, Yang Xiaodong initially treated it all like a show, enjoying their squabbling. But as he watched further, he began to understand why Luo Yuqing acted the way she did. She was probably trying to adapt as quickly as possible from being a daughter of the Li Family to a daughter of the Luo Family.

Becoming close to Luo Ziling was the most important step.

Bantering and horsing around was one of the best ways to cultivate intimacy between people.

Yang Xiaodong couldn’t help but admire Luo Yuqing a little—she was clearly a woman with a lot of cleverness and strategy.

What’s more, even if you knew she had ulterior motives, she still wouldn’t come across as manipulative—because she was so stunningly beautiful and full of sunshine. No matter who was with her, they would inevitably feel happy.

Yang Xiaodong thought that if Luo Yuqing and Luo Ziling could truly support each other in life and in their entrepreneurial ventures—and with Ling Ruonan’s help—the sibling duo could unleash immense potential together.

When Luo Ziling and Luo Yuqing stepped into the café, Zhao Lijing was already waiting there.

Since it was a private booth, Zhao Lijing greeted them without any disguises. For a celebrity like her, going out required elaborate camouflage; otherwise, she risked getting mobbed by fans or secretly photographed by tabloid journalists.

Seeing Luo Ziling and Luo Yuqing enter, Zhao Lijing, who had been sipping tea, immediately stood up, slightly nervous as she greeted them.

Unexpectedly, Luo Yuqing walked right up to her, hooking her arm through hers. Then, in all seriousness, she asked Luo Ziling, "Ziling, tell me—who’s prettier, me or Lijing, the famous star?"

"Obviously, Miss Luo is the beauty—no need for any makeup; you’re naturally gorgeous," Zhao Lijing quickly spoke before Luo Ziling could answer. "Unlike us—our beauty’s just painted on."

Hearing this, Luo Yuqing beamed with pride, but she still kept her arm around Zhao Lijing, waiting for Luo Ziling’s verdict.

"The two of you together look like a pair—a mischievous rogue and an angelic goddess," Luo Ziling said cheekily.

Luo Yuqing froze for a moment, then realized he was mocking her again. She immediately flew into a rage and charged at him, unleashing a flurry of punches and kicks.

Watching the siblings’ antics, Zhao Lijing was left speechless.

After a while, Luo Yuqing finally relented after Luo Ziling begged for mercy.

Luo Yuqing dropped her playful demeanor, her tone suddenly becoming serious.

"Lijing, the reason my brother and I asked you to come today is actually to discuss something with you."

Hearing Luo Yuqing’s serious tone, Zhao Lijing couldn’t help but tense up. "What does Miss Luo need from me?"

"Once Qingniao Media gets reorganized and starts operations, I want you to work as my assistant. What do you think?" Luo Yuqing’s delicate features turned serious. "I’m not asking for much—just your loyalty. In return, I can guarantee the rewards will far exceed anything you could imagine."

Sitting to the side, Luo Ziling was once again shocked to hear such blunt words from Luo Yuqing.

This older sister of his was absolutely not an ordinary person.