Ling Jinhua had actually been planning to take a trip to the South for a while.

He hadn't left Yanjing for several years, for many reasons, the most important being his health.

In recent years, his health had been deteriorating, one could say it was getting worse with each passing day.

He spent most of his time in the old house, attending only very important events or meetings, and rarely participating in public activities.

But even so, no one dared to ignore his presence, and he was still regarded as The Pillar.

His subordinates and proteges are spread across the country, most of them in very important positions, his influence cannot be compared by ordinary people.

However, it's undeniable that as his health declined, many naturally thought he was nearing the end of his life. Although the news of his critical condition was kept strictly confidential, many people still knew about it, and some thought he had little time left, slowly beginning to underestimate him.

Ling Jinhua's influence gradually waned as his health worsened, this was an indisputable fact.

The influence of the Ling Family also diminished as his health deteriorated.

This was something Ling Jinhua could not tolerate.

Therefore, sensing his gradual recovery, he wanted to go out for a walk.

He wanted everyone to know he was still in good spirits!

Mid-March, the best season to visit the South, but because of the turbulent times in Yanjing, Ling Jinhua had to put aside the idea for a while.

After the meeting concluded and personnel arrangements were settled, Ling Jinhua felt relieved.

The outcome was even better than he expected, and he naturally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Go to Yangzhou in March when the flowers bloom," it was the beginning of the lunar March, spring in Yanjing arrives late, it's not the time for flowers to bloom yet, the South was already full of spring, Ling Jinhua once again thought about taking a trip to the South.

After discussing with Ling Mingrui and exchanging opinions with Luo Liansheng, he quickly decided to visit the Jiangzhe area.

Considering the old man's health, Luo Liansheng definitely had to accompany him.

Ling Jinhua also requested that Luo Ziling go along.

After Ling Jinhua directly named him, Ling Ruonan also required him to accompany Ling Jinhua, so Luo Ziling couldn't refuse.

Once Ling Jinhua decided to go to the South, the itinerary was quickly arranged, just two days after he made the decision.

As a result, many people became busy with the preparations.

Ling Jinhua's secretary, Huang Chen, was the busiest; he had to handle all the arrangements.

Huang Chen's mother, after several months of treatment by Luo Ziling and Luo Liansheng, had recovered significantly, though she hadn't fully regained her health. Illness comes like a mountain, leaving like thread, and old ailments that have plagued for decades are not easily cured.

However, the old lady had stayed in Yanjing for so long, she missed her hometown, and with Huang Chen busy and Luo Liansheng and Luo Ziling going to the South, there was no one left to treat his mother. Hence, Huang Chen decided to send his mother back first.

Luo Liansheng also helped Huang Chen's mother with a follow-up treatment plan, advising her to come back in the autumn.

In the coming months, she should take some prescribed medicine and follow some self-healing methods taught for treatment.

"Actually, summer is the best time for treatment," said Luo Liansheng somewhat regretfully when making these arrangements.

But Huang Chen had no choice; his mother didn't like big cities like Yanjing, she preferred to live in her own home. Not having been home for months, she had mentioned wanting to go back at least dozens of times, so Huang Chen had to send her back first.

Of course, he didn't have time to personally take her back, so he asked his brother to come and pick her up.

Booking the train ticket and taking the old lady to the station were handled by his wife.

The old mother's condition had alleviated a lot, so Huang Chen felt quite grateful to Luo Liansheng and Luo Ziling, often speaking to them privately about various matters.

On the evening before their departure to the South, after Luo Ziling and Luo Liansheng helped check Ling Jinhua's health, Huang Chen, on sending them out, whispered a few secretive words to Luo Ziling.

Huang Chen told Luo Ziling that during this time, the old man often mentioned him, saying that at such a young age, Luo Ziling had such strategies, truly not ordinary. However, when the old man said this, it wasn't entirely a compliment, there was also some wariness implied.

Huang Chen advised Luo Ziling to find a way to change his image in the old man's mind, otherwise, it would surely cause trouble in the future.

Luo Ziling was naturally grateful for this advice from Huang Chen.

Regarding this, Luo Liansheng casually commented, "A person who knows gratitude is worth helping."

Since he was going on a long journey, Luo Ziling naturally wanted to bid farewell to Yang Qingyin.

After being grazed by a bullet and nearly poisoned last time, Yang Qingyin took a long time to recover.

During this period, she hadn't attended any classes, resting in her own apartment.

Luo Ziling also went over every day to keep her company for a while.

Since both were in the recovery stage, they were quite restrained in their romantic relations.

There were kisses, and some physical caresses, but nothing further.

Both feared being unable to control themselves if provoked by each other, which would not be pleasant.

"Why don't you come to the South with me," after meeting and sharing a long kiss, Luo Ziling put his arm around Yang Qingyin's shoulder, smiling, "Last time we went to the South, we didn't get enough fun, how about another trip for fun?"

"Do you think you can have time to go out for fun when you're accompanying Old Mr. Ling to the South? Your daily duties would surely be to stay by his side, with very little time for free activities, right? Also, if I, as the granddaughter of the Yang Family, accompany you and Old Mr. Ling in the South, it will stir up many nerves."

Yang Qingyin certainly wanted to travel with Luo Ziling, but she also understood that it was not appropriate for her to accompany Ling Jinhua.

From any perspective, that was the case.

Yang Qingyin was often very rational, so she hadn't considered going to the South with Luo Ziling.

"When we both recover, we can go to the Northwest, climb Tianshan," seeing Luo Ziling a bit upset, Yang Qingyin consoled him.

"Once we're all healthy, aren't there more important things to do first?" Saying this, Luo Ziling's face showed a mischievous grin.

Yang Qingyin paused for a moment, then immediately understood what Luo Ziling meant, and her face turned red.

"You lecher," she pinched Luo Ziling hard and said resentfully, "Always thinking about such things, I'm not talking to you anymore!"

Luo Ziling looked wronged, "When did I think about such things all day long?"

"Yes, you're right, you're not thinking about it all day," Yang Qingyin nodded in agreement with Luo Ziling's words, then brilliantly switched, "You still have lots of time to think about all those other young ladies, young sisters, you're quite busy, so many beauties want to have tea, coffee, dinner, supper with you..."

Before Yang Qingyin could finish her jealous words, Luo Ziling pinched her waist.

Yang Qingyin let out a shriek and then collapsed into Luo Ziling's arms.

And Luo Ziling took the opportunity to kiss her, his hands becoming restless.

When Yang Qingyin was panting heavily and feeling weak in body, Luo Ziling whispered in her ear, "Once I'm fit, the first thing I'm going to do is exact justice on you on the spot."

Yang Qingyin's face turned red again, but this time she wasn't angry out of embarrassment, but instead initiated a kiss toward Luo Ziling…

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