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The next afternoon, while Luo Ziling was accompanying Luo Liansheng in the laboratory doing experiments, Fang Dongxun unexpectedly showed up at the school looking for them.
Upon hearing Fang Dongxun say that he was following grandfather Fang Xiang’s orders to pick Luo Ziling and Luo Liansheng up for dinner, Luo Ziling found it a bit amusing.
He asked Fang Dongxun to wait outside, saying he and Luo Liansheng would finish up their work and then go with him.
Fang Dongxun agreed cheerfully, and sat outside chatting with the two beauties, Dong Xiaowan and Wang Feiyang.
Fang Dongxun knew Wang Feiyang and Dong Xiaowan, though he was more familiar with Wang Feiyang and had never interacted with Dong Xiaowan.
Wang Feiyang was quite friendly towards Fang Dongxun, after all, Fang Dongxun is the eldest grandson of the Fang family.
But Dong Xiaowan didn’t have much of a good impression of Fang Dongxun because subconsciously she thought of him as a playboy who likes to toy with women, thus she kept her distance from him.
Fang Dongxun had no interest in Wang Feiyang but was somewhat intrigued by Dong Xiaowan. Seeing her avoid him under the pretense of being busy, he couldn’t help feeling slightly annoyed. However, he was quite gracious and didn’t show his displeasure, instead talking to Wang Feiyang with a big smile.
"Xiaowan is a super fan of Ziling, she always considers him her idol. If you try to charm her, she won’t be interested." Watching Dong Xiaowan’s departing figure, Wang Feiyang said mysteriously, "So, if you want to pursue her, it won’t be easy. Women like her aren’t impressed by money and power, so she won’t see you, the playboy, in a different light."
Fang Dongxun was taken aback for a moment, seemingly understanding Wang Feiyang’s point.
"Looks like you two are rivals in this, am I right?" Fang Dongxun said with a playful smile at Wang Feiyang, "I know you have some interest in Ziling, don’t you?"
"Not at all!" Wang Feiyang denied flatly, "With so many beautiful women around him, who wants to join the commotion?"
"If there wasn’t any interest, would the esteemed Princess Wang stoop to be here working?" Fang Dongxun looked teasingly at Wang Feiyang.
He had figured out that Wang Feiyang was trying to sow discord, but he wouldn’t fall for it.
For Wang Feiyang to stay by Luo Ziling’s side, helping him with tasks, how could Fang Dongxun not understand why?
Wang Zhengqiang just wanted to leverage Wang Feiyang’s relationship with Luo Ziling to get closer to Ling Mingrui and Ling Jinhua, enhancing his own influence to avoid losing out in the contest with Lin Zeping.
Fang Dongxun was well aware of what kind of person Wang Zhengqiang was.
Wang Zhengqiang wanted support from others but didn’t want to see other families getting along well or even teaming up.
If the other families got along well or even teamed up, Wang Zhengqiang’s influence would definitely decline, and his words would carry much less weight.
If the others fought among themselves, the observer could reap the benefits.
Whether it was Wang Zhengqiang, Lin Zeping, Ling Mingrui, Yang Yuanshan, or Fang Xiang, they all hoped the others would fight amongst themselves, the fiercer the better, so they could benefit.
Wang Feiyang’s attempt to instigate fights between them was too amateurish; Fang Dongxun wouldn’t fall for it.
Wang Feiyang realized her intentions were seen through by Fang Dongxun, but she didn’t seem to care, simply smiled and continued chatting with him casually.
When Luo Ziling finished his work and came out, Fang Dongxun and Wang Feiyang were enthusiastically chatting.
Earlier this morning, Luo Ziling listened to the reports from Wuyue and Wang Zhenjun. After discussing some matters with Ling Ruonan, he then went to school.
After throwing out the news on Weibo yesterday, a storm raged online, and the scale of it was astounding.
This was the expected effect, and also what he wanted.
But he didn’t continue to expose anything more or respond to the online frenzy; instead, he went to school for classes and entered the laboratory like nothing had happened.
Luo Ziling’s behavior surprised Wuyue and Wang Zhenjun, but they also admired his calmness in adversity, thinking he had the demeanor of a great leader.
For Luo Ziling and Luo Liansheng to still be busy in the lab at such a critical time, Fang Dongxun was naturally surprised.
Seeing Luo Ziling come out, he instantly stood up, walked over, patted Luo Ziling on the shoulder, and laughed heartily, "Ziling, I never thought today would be so ordinary for you."
"I’m just an ordinary person," Luo Ziling replied with a smile, then instructed Wang Feiyang and Dong Xiaowan together to tidy up some items.
Today, he and Luo Liansheng were making medicine, so they needed to write a detailed report.
Reluctantly, Wang Feiyang agreed and called over Dong Xiaowan, who was busy elsewhere, to prepare as instructed by Luo Ziling.
"I can’t believe Princess Wang is so obedient to you." Watching Wang Feiyang walk away, Fang Dongxun remarked with some admiration, "Mr. Luo is truly skilled with women, having so many beautiful ones at your beck and call."
"Go ahead, mock me, make fun of me!" Luo Ziling replied with some annoyance, then explained, "Since they are here to work with me, of course, they have to listen to me. There must be discipline everywhere, or everything will be in chaos."
"Alright, let’s not talk about this. So, are you finished?" Fang Dongxun, considerate enough not to continue the topic, asked if Luo Ziling was done, "And your grandfather? I came by myself following my grandfather’s orders to pick you up."
"My grandfather will be ready soon, just a bit more wait." Luo Ziling smiled, "I originally wanted to go with my parents, but you had to split us up!"
Fang Dongxun also laughed heartily, "My grandfather originally arranged for me to pick up your whole family, but your mom said she’d go together with your dad. They had things to do first, and after finishing up they’d head over. I thought I shouldn’t disturb their business, so I just let them be."
During the conversation, Luo Liansheng came out after finishing tidying up.
Fang Dongxun immediately went up to greet him and explained his intentions.
Luo Liansheng didn’t bother about these things and readily agreed to go with Fang Dongxun.
The car Fang Dongxun drove was an Audi A6 with a special license plate.
The car was quite ordinary, but the plate was exceptional.
This was Fang Xiang’s personal vehicle; nobody dared to stop it on the road.
"Is this considered personal use of a government vehicle?" Sitting in the car, Luo Ziling asked Fang Dongxun.
"Welcoming distinguished guests, using it once personally doesn’t matter." Fang Dongxun laughed nonchalantly, "With my grandfather’s direct orders, I can only treat it as an official duty to complete."
With such words from Fang Dongxun, Luo Ziling didn’t tease him any further.
On the way, Luo Ziling sat in the passenger seat chatting with Fang Dongxun.
At first, their conversation was just idle talk.
As the car got close to the Fang Old Residence, Fang Dongxun changed the topic, mentioning the commotion caused by Luo Ziling’s Weibo post yesterday evening.
"Ziling, you’ve triggered quite an earthquake; I reckon many people didn’t sleep well last night." He glanced sideways at Luo Ziling with meaningful eyes, "Can I say that a spectacular drama is about to unfold?"
"Perhaps you and I are the actors!"
Fang Dongxun paused for a moment, then burst into laughter.