The Young Urban Doctor

It’s already midnight, but here in the Northwest, it’s still too early to sleep at this hour.

Everyone gathered together and had a great time.

Outside the yard, a bonfire was lit, and those with talents went up to perform.

As Luo Yuqing, Fang Qianqian, Dong Xiaowan, and other women who love excitement would say: Life needs a sense of ceremony.

In the past few days, things were tense, crises were looming everywhere, but with so many police officers here, a sense of security naturally arose.

Though many people knew that the protection these officers could provide was far less than that from those responsible for security affairs nearby.

But the police represent a special kind of power, an undeniable force from the state.

With their protection, the chances of an accident happening are reduced.

And since Luo Ziling was acting normal, those who couldn’t stand the loneliness immediately organized a party.

Worried that something might happen with Luo Ziling, Luo Yuqing and Dai Shulan also came over after arranging things on that side.

They planned to return yesterday afternoon anyway, as the film crew hadn’t officially begun shooting and would still be preparing for the next couple of days.

The bonfire was ready, food for the barbecue was prepared, and music could be played on phones; the atmosphere instantly became lively.

Everyone was happy, the feelings suppressed for days finally found release.

Even some of the police officers on duty nearby joined in on the fun.

Perhaps wanting to indulge a little or seeking a specific way to release their feelings, Luo Yuqing, Fang Qianqian, Dai Shulan, Dong Xiaowan, and others all went up to perform. Yang Qingyin, upon everyone’s request, played a tune with Luo Ziling’s flute.

Only Ouyang Feifei didn’t go up to showcase a skill; she declined others’ invitations and persuasion.

Seeing Ouyang Feifei acting coy, Luo Ziling couldn’t resist teasing her a few times. Luo Ziling’s sneezing and subsequent teasing remarks about Ouyang Feifei ruined the mood a bit, at least it made Ouyang Feifei a bit sulky.

“If you have any dissatisfaction with me, just say it!” Ouyang Feifei looked at Luo Ziling a bit sulkily, “Don’t be sarcastic behind my back.”

“I’m not being sarcastic behind your back, I’m saying everything upfront.” Luo Ziling didn’t care at all, “And everything I said is true!”

Ouyang Feifei glared at Luo Ziling a couple of times and then ignored him.

Luo Yuqing giggled as she came over, playfully saying to Ouyang Feifei, “Feifei, Ziling is disappointed that you didn’t go up to show some talent; he wants to see your performance.”

“I’m going to sleep!” Ouyang Feifei stood up, ignoring Luo Ziling and Luo Yuqing, and really went to wash up and sleep.

“Everyone should disperse, it’s getting late, let’s go to sleep, we have things to do tomorrow. It’s not good to be too rowdy under the eyes of the police officers!” Luo Ziling stood up to call out, urging everyone to leave.

“Sleep, sleep, we have a lot of hiking to do back tomorrow!” Luo Yuqing also got up and called out, urging everyone to go to bed.

Dong Xiaowan and others who hadn’t had enough fun had to get up, wash up, and sleep.

Fang Dongxun didn’t go to sleep immediately but instead pulled Luo Ziling out for a walk.

He said, once those women had all washed up, they’d go wash themselves to avoid conflict.

The house Luo Ziling and Luo Liansheng had was quite big, but there was only one bathroom.

That bathroom was big, but no matter how big it was, it wouldn’t allow men and women to wash up together.

Luo Ziling knew Fang Dongxun was just making excuses, and there must be something he wanted to say, so he happily agreed.

“Ready to settle the engagement with Yang Qingyin?” Once out of the yard, Fang Dongxun asked Luo Ziling, “I feel like both of your families want you to set the engagement.”

Luo Ziling shook his head, “I know, but I oppose it!”

Fang Dongxun was a bit surprised, “For Ouyang Feifei?”

“No!” Luo Ziling shook his head again, “Why would it be?”

“I actually think you’d be better matched with Ouyang Feifei!”

“Why?” Luo Ziling seemed very surprised.

“Because Ouyang Feifei would be accommodating to you!” Fang Dongxun said with a chuckle, “Even though she’s a few years older than you, that’s completely not a problem. In love, you can date any girl, but love and marriage are completely different. In marriage, you have to consider too many real issues, and being accommodating in life is important too.”

“You talk like you’re an expert on love and marriage!” Luo Ziling gave Fang Dongxun a sidelong glance, surprised that such a playboy would discuss love and marriage this way.

“Actually, my grandpa and dad both hope you can be with Qianqian, but I oppose it!”

Fang Dongxun’s words greatly surprised Luo Ziling.

Seeing Luo Ziling look surprised, Fang Dongxun was completely indifferent.

“Though Qianqian is my sister, I know she wouldn’t make a good wife. She’s been spoiled since childhood, has all sorts of princess symptoms, apart from spending big money, enjoying life, I really don’t know what else she can do.”

At this point, Fang Dongxun looked helpless, “Of course, this is common among many wealthy families’ children. Qianqian is quite good at playing, and she’s open-minded. If she were your wife, not only wouldn’t she help you, she would turn your life upside down. She’s been with several men, and you certainly couldn’t accept that. Also, if she were with you, she would be completely in a subordinate position, wouldn’t find any confidence in front of you because you’re too outstanding.”

“As her brother, no matter what her personality is like, I hope she can be happy for life. But if she were with you, she definitely wouldn’t be happy because you wouldn’t love her. If you were together, the only benefit would be the alliance through marriage between our families; besides that, there’s no benefit at all. You two would become a living tragedy.”

“Don’t worry, I definitely won’t marry your sister.” Luo Ziling smiled, “Your sister is very accomplished, but her personality is completely different from mine, so at most, she can only be a friend, not a lover. And I won’t compromise on matters of love and marriage; I want to make my own choices.”

“I know.” Fang Dongxun nodded, and continued, “That’s why I directly opposed when my grandpa and dad talked about this.”

Luo Ziling smiled but said nothing.

Fang Dongxun circling back to the original topic: “But I think, with Ouyang Feifei, you will be happier. A proud woman like her, once she falls in love with a man, she will be wholly devoted and won’t accept other men. Also, she is always independent, very capable in what she does. She knows how to take care of you, can endure your whims. Even if you indulge outside, she will turn a blind eye. Even if such issues cause a rift, she won’t talk about divorce, nor will she retaliate in the same way. In this regard, Yang Qingyin definitely can’t do it!”

Fang Dongxun said, heavy-handedly patting Luo Ziling’s shoulder, looking playful.