The Young Urban Doctor-Chapter 780 - Luo Zilings Dilemma

Chapter 780: Chapter 780: Luo Ziling’s Dilemma

Chapter 780: Chapter 780: Luo Ziling’s Dilemma

The dinner was sumptuous, arguably the most lavish meal Luo Ziling had ever had since his arrival in Yanjing.

On the dinner table, there were many things he had never heard of, or even seen before, and all kinds of delicacies from mountains to seas were available.

The banquet was incredibly luxurious, and the considerable expense also demonstrated the high regard in which Ouyang Lingyun held the Luo Family.

The key figures of the Ouyang Family were all present to accompany them, with Ouyang Lingyun inviting Luo Liansheng to sit at the head of the table, treating Ling Ruonan as a distinguished guest as well.

Compared to Ling Mingrui’s way of entertaining guests, it was much more formal, and Luo Ziling’s vanity was satisfied.

After dinner, Luo Liansheng, along with Ling Ruonan and Luo Ziling, took their leave.

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Ouyang Lingyun tried to persuade them to stay multiple times. He hoped that Luo Liansheng would stay over that night so they could play chess, drink tea, and catch up on old times, but Luo Liansheng declined.

He insisted on leaving on the pretext of having matters to attend to that evening, and Ouyang Lingyun, unable to make him stay, let him go.

All members of the Ouyang Family saw them off at the door and stayed there until their car left the neighborhood.

Luo Liansheng, who had drunk quite a bit at dinner, seemed to be in a good mood, and he kept talking to Luo Ziling and Ling Ruonan all the way, though he only talked about trivial matters. Only after returning to Ling Ruonan’s place did Luo Liansheng start talking about serious matters.

He asked Ling Ruonan and Luo Ziling to go up to the rooms upstairs, as he needed to discuss some issues with them.

Ling Ruonan had already guessed what Luo Liansheng wanted to talk about, and Luo Ziling also had an idea, which made him somewhat anxious and panicked.

After the three of them sat down, Luo Liansheng was the first to speak.

He looked at Ling Ruonan and recounted the story of how, years ago, he and Ouyang Lingyun had arranged the marriage of Luo Ziling and Ouyang Feifei.

“Back then, it was Ouyang Lingyun who initiated the marriage arrangement for Ling’er and Feifei. At that time, I was worried that Ling’er would never have the chance to return to the Capital and would have to spend his life in the Northwest. Seeing how well Ling’er and Feifei got along and admiring Ouyang Lingyun’s character, I agreed to the marriage with the Ouyang Family. Later, I also inquired about Ouyang Feifei’s situation and found that the girl was really quite good—she didn’t have the bad temper of a rich young lady, though she was a bit cool by nature and also two years older than Ling’er. For someone like Ling’er who grew up lacking maternal care, having someone slightly older who could look after him might help him more in life.”

After explaining these reasons, Luo Liansheng continued, “When you told me that you were against the marriage with Ouyang Feifei, I actually did not want to call it off, firstly because I didn’t want to let down an old friend, and secondly because I truly believed Ouyang Feifei was a very good match for Ling’er. However, you were determined in your opposition, fearing that forcing them together would lead to unhappiness. After all, you are his mother, and I heeded your advice. After allowing Ling’er to come to the Capital, I went to the Ouyang Family to call off the engagement. Yet, the Ouyang Family did not accept our withdrawal, maintaining that a marriage engagement lasting so many years was not to be trifled with.”

Ling Ruonan hesitated for a moment before taking up Luo Liansheng’s words, “Dad, the reason I opposed it initially was because I was afraid of repeating a tragedy. I am a victim of arranged marriage myself, and I do not wish for Ling’er to experience the same. Additionally, at that time, I felt that the Ouyang Family had another motive for settling this marriage arrangement, wanting to climb up the social ladder by associating with the Ling Family, which is why I raised objections.”

At this, Ling Ruonan sighed softly, her eyes looking at Luo Ziling: “I just didn’t expect that after Ling’er came to Yanjing to study, he quickly got involved with the young princess of the Yang Family. If it hadn’t been for the past conflicts, I would have accepted Yang Qingyin. Yang Qingyin is a better match for Ling’er; at least they have a deep emotional foundation and have always gotten along well. However, Ling’er is also getting along well with Ouyang Feifei now, and my impression of Ouyang Feifei has improved a lot since the beginning. No matter who Ling’er chooses as his wife, I will accept her from a mother’s perspective. But the hatred between the Luo Family and the Yang Family won’t disappear quickly, and if Ling’er insists on being with Yang Qingyin, the troubles will only increase.”

Luo Ziling knew he needed to express his own opinion, but before he could speak, Luo Liansheng added, “This afternoon, I talked about these issues with Old Man Ouyang. We both believe that for both Ling’er and Ouyang Feifei, continuing the previous marriage arrangement is the best choice, and if Ling’er and Ouyang Feifei get married, it would be the most suitable both realistically and emotionally.”

With a tone full of sincere consideration, Luo Liansheng said to Luo Ziling, “Ling’er, both your mom and I think that you should not continue to entangle with Yang Qingyin. If you insist on being together, it will bring a lot of trouble. Grandfather still thinks that you continuing the original marriage arrangement with Ouyang Feifei is better, as it wouldn’t cause trouble and you would be happier. Your mom also leans towards choosing Ouyang Feifei.”

After pausing, Luo Liansheng spoke very seriously: “Of course, these are just the thoughts of us elders; as for the final decision, it’s still up to you to make.”

Ling Ruonan hesitated for a moment before saying, “Mom also agrees with Grandfather’s view, but whom you choose is still your own decision.”

Since Luo Ziling had anticipated Luo Liansheng and Ling Ruonan would say this, he wasn’t surprised when he heard their words. He gave a wry smile and said, “Grandfather, Mom, I understand what you mean, and you’re asking me to make a choice now, but I don’t know how to choose. After all, I’m not yet at an age to marry. How about we just let everything take its course? Maybe by that time, I won’t need to make a choice—the life will give me the best one.”

If others spoke to him like this, expressing disapproval of his relationship with Yang Qingyin, then Luo Ziling would certainly be annoyed; but now, it was his dearest grandfather and mother who spoke these words.

Luo Ziling knew that they spoke for his sake, hoping he would experience less pain and less trouble in life.

However, feeling so good when he was with Yang Qingyin, such viewpoints from his grandfather and mother made him very conflicted and depressed.

If his relationship with Ouyang Feifei were not good, if nothing had happened between them, then he wouldn’t be so conflicted and could clearly tell Luo Liansheng and Ling Ruonan that he wouldn’t choose Ouyang Feifei.

Subconsciously, Luo Ziling still regarded Ouyang Feifei as a very special person, a woman with whom he had a relationship beyond the ordinary.

Ouyang Feifei used to be his fiancée before he called off the engagement, but a woman who was once bound by a marriage arrangement and is now so close again, with whom he had some intimate interactions—if he were to treat her as an ordinary person, that would definitely be impossible.

Listening to Luo Ziling speak in such a way, neither Luo Liansheng nor Ling Ruonan said anything more, but merely sighed softly.

They clearly understood that when Luo Ziling put it so diplomatically, his implication was that he certainly wouldn’t give up Yang Qingyin now to choose Ouyang Feifei. Only if there were really no way to be with Yang Qingyin would he consider others.

They knew the situation couldn’t be trouble-free.