Luo Ziling had a pretty good impression of Wang Jianmin.
This person, whom they hadn’t interacted with before, took the initiative to visit them. From this point alone, this guy is someone quite savvy.
Very flexible, and knows how to seize opportunities.
After having a conversation, Luo Ziling told Wang Jianmin that he would inform Ling Ruonan about Wang Jianmin coming to express his regards.
He believed that Ling Ruonan would express her thanks to Wang Jianmin.
These words, laden with double meanings, naturally delighted Wang Jianmin.
He was also tactful. Upon learning that Luo Ziling and Yang Qingyin were heading to Yangzhou at night, he bid farewell and wished them a pleasant trip. He also gave Luo Ziling and Yang Qingyin a gift with distinctive Jinling characteristics in his personal capacity.
Luo Ziling and Yang Qingyin exchanged a few polite words before accepting it.
Wang Jianmin originally wanted to arrange a car to take Luo Ziling and Yang Qingyin to Yangzhou, but they declined.
There are plenty of high-speed trains from Jinling to Yangzhou, and the entire journey takes less than an hour. Luo Ziling and Yang Qingyin planned to take the high-speed train.
Wang Jianmin did not insist and reminded Luo Ziling and Yang Qingyin to contact him the next time they came to Jinling before taking his leave.
On the way to the train station, Yang Qingyin smiled at Luo Ziling and said, "I think if we stayed in Jinling for another day, more people would come to visit us!"
"It’s possible!" Luo Ziling nodded. "Wang Jianmin just acted a bit quicker, that’s all."
"He probably guessed that we were about to leave Jinling since we’ve been here for almost three days," Yang Qingyin said softly. "I think that after the events, maybe your mom or your grandfather might have hinted to Wang Jianmin to look after us a bit. So he came over as soon as possible."
Luo Ziling nodded, "That could be the case. Didn’t he just say he was in Subei this morning and only came back at noon?"
"Nowadays, in the eyes of many, Mr. Luo is quite a significant presence!" Yang Qingyin looked at Luo Ziling with a half-smile, "Look at this, a big shot like Wang Jianmin came over the moment he found out you were in Jinling."
"Come on, maybe he came over just because of you, the princess of the Yang Family."
"He’s not someone my grandfather promoted, how could he be coming for me?" Yang Qingyin gave Luo Ziling a sidelong glance and continued, "I think when we reach Yangzhou, local officials will definitely contact us. Sigh, I originally wanted to travel low-key and just play around casually. Looks like there’s no chance for that now."
"Just tell them not to disturb us!" Luo Ziling said nonchalantly, "We’ll politely decline their conveniences; they can’t force us to accept, can they?"
"That’s true too!" Yang Qingyin nodded.
The four of them took the high-speed train departing Jinling for Yangzhou at eight in the evening.
After about fifty minutes, the train arrived at Yangzhou Station.
Since they had already booked a hotel, they planned to head directly there after leaving the station.
To their surprise, someone was there to welcome them as they exited the station.
After some conversation, Luo Ziling learned that the people were arranged by Yangzhou’s main officials to accompany them throughout their visit.
It took some effort from Luo Ziling to decline the well-intentioned offer, but in the end, they allowed the people to take them to the hotel.
Upon arriving at the hotel, Luo Ziling repeatedly reminded the welcoming party that they just wanted to enjoy one or two days in Yangzhou freely without disturbances from others. Eventually, after some consultation, the welcoming party heeded Luo Ziling’s request and did not bother them further.
"Doesn’t it feel different being a privileged young master?" Yang Qingyin asked smilingly, leaning on Luo Ziling’s shoulder as they reached their room with the luggage. "Instantly becoming important guests in the eyes of those highly respected officials, doesn’t it make you feel proud?"
"Proud my foot!" Luo Ziling pinched Yang Qingyin’s nose good-naturedly. "What’s there to be proud of?"
"Hmph, why wouldn’t one feel proud?" Yang Qingyin hummed, showing dissatisfaction, "At least it’s something not everyone can enjoy!"
"Well, you can be proud then!"
"Can’t we be proud together?"
Seeing Yang Qingyin’s coy expression as she said this, Luo Ziling couldn’t help but play around, tiring her out before stopping.
The two planned to stay in Yangzhou for a day, visit Slender West Lake, enjoy the local delicacies, and head to Gusu either tomorrow night or the morning after. After exploring Gusu, they would decide when to return to Yanjing.
Yangzhou isn’t large, and the main attractions can be explored in a day. Gusu isn’t far from Yangzhou, just a two-hour drive.
Anyway, as long as they didn’t miss Yang Qingyin’s outbound flight, it was fine.
Both felt that Yangzhou’s main officials would most likely come looking for them.
Therefore, they were mentally prepared.
If Yangzhou’s officials came to see them, they would stay another night in Yangzhou and leave for Gusu the morning after next.
If they didn’t come, they’d leave after dinner tomorrow night.
After chatting for a while, Yang Qingyin went to take a shower.
While Yang Qingyin was showering, Luo Ziling laid on the bed playing with his phone.
He wanted to see what the buzz was online.
Just as he picked up his phone, Ling Ruonan called.
Ling Ruonan asked Luo Ziling where he was, and upon learning he had reached Yangzhou, she again reminded him to stay safe.
Luo Ziling told her about Wang Jianmin’s visit today.
Ling Ruonan wasn’t surprised by Wang Jianmin’s visit to Luo Ziling and Yang Qingyin.
She advised Luo Ziling that if local officials contacted them during their visit and wanted to meet, to try not to refuse. Those who could hold positions in the affluent Sunan region were generally not ordinary.
Luo Ziling understood Ling Ruonan’s point and followed her advice.
Ling Ruonan then told Luo Ziling about something else, saying she had a conversation with Wang Zhengqiang that night.
This afternoon, there was a task to receive foreign guests, which Ling Ruonan and Wang Zhengqiang both attended.
Dinner was a business meal, and after that, the reception ended.
After wrapping up the reception, Wang Zhengqiang invited Ling Ruonan for tea.
Since Wang Zhengqiang mainly invited her to tea, Ling Ruonan did not refuse as she had something to discuss with him as well.
They talked about many matters, speaking quite directly at times.
"Wang Zhengqiang clearly told me that in this operation, he would participate fully, but he hopes that when targeting the Chen Family, we might slightly shift the focus towards Lin Zeping." After saying this, Ling Ruonan sighed lightly, "It seems Wang Zhengqiang has quite a few considerations!"
"Did you agree with him?"
"I didn’t refuse!"
Luo Ziling knew that sometimes not refusing was equivalent to agreeing.
So he immediately asked, "What did he agree to?"
"He agreed to support me unconditionally in the coming years!"