The Young Urban Doctor - Chapter 2342 2342: The Thoughts of the Fang Family Father and Son
Luo Liansheng didn’t show much expression. He stood up, pulled Fang Dongming, who he had just admonished, back to his seat, and then said with a smile, “This matter, Elder Fang, you should handle it yourself. I think after being reprimanded by you, your grandson won’t dare to do anything else. Anyway, the issue has passed, and Ziling wasn’t injured. In the future, let’s not bring up this matter again.”
“No way!” Fang Xiang rejected Luo Liansheng’s suggestion, “This matter cannot be settled like this. Mistakes made must be paid for with the appropriate price. Otherwise, someone else might do the same thing. If a wrongdoing is not punished, those who make mistakes will not learn and will make mistakes again.”
“Elder Fang, there’s no need to hand him over to me; you handle it yourself. Anyway, I just hope that such incidents won’t happen again in the future, and as for past matters, let’s let them go!” Luo Liansheng reiterated his point, “In a few days, I’m heading to the Northwest, so I won’t have the time to worry about these issues.”
After some thought, Fang Xiang said, “Alright, I will personally deal with this matter. Rest assured, Elder Luo, I will give you an explanation!”
After saying this, Fang Xiang stopped paying attention to Fang Dongming.
He didn’t ask Fang Dongming to leave, nor did he let him remain kneeling, leaving Fang Dongming completely baffled.
Fang Zhonghua also ignored Fang Dongming, and Fang Dongxun, who never got along well with Fang Dongming, didn’t pay him any mind either due to their frequent overt and covert struggles.
The floor tiles in the living room of the Fang Old Residence were very hard, and after kneeling for a while, Fang Dongming was struggling, but with Fang Xiang saying nothing, he did not dare to get up.
As the discomfort in his knees grew, Fang Dongming’s resentment deepened.
At times, he almost wanted to leap up and violently attack the people in front of him.
But he also understood that if he acted impulsively, his life would be ruined.
Perhaps Fang Zhonghua and Fang Dongxun were hoping for such a reactive display from him, so they could justifiably attack him and, in turn, target his father, Fang Zhongxiu. It was a trap he had to endure.
After a short while, the dinner party ended, and Luo Liansheng left with Luo Ziling.
As Luo Liansheng departed, he didn’t even glance at Fang Dongming, as if he hadn’t seen the man kneeling at the entrance to the hallway.
As Luo Ziling followed Luo Liansheng out, he looked at Fang Dongming a few times, wanting to see the expression on Fang Dongming’s face after kneeling for so long.
After Luo Ziling and Luo Liansheng left, Fang Xiang finally allowed Fang Dongming to stand up.
Having knelt too long, Fang Dongming’s legs were already numb.
While struggling to stand, he lost his balance and fell to the ground.
However, he didn’t make a sound and again struggled to stand, slowly moving to stand before Fang Xiang, awaiting his fate.
“Go home first, come back tomorrow with your father!” Fang Xiang instructed Fang Dongming, “Tonight, go back and seriously think about what mistakes you’ve made, and when you figure them out, tell me tomorrow.”
“Yes, Grandpa!” Fang Dongming answered with his head down but did not leave, continuing to stand in front of Fang Xiang.
“You may go!” Fang Xiang snorted coldly once more.
Only then did Fang Dongming leave.
When Fang Dongming left, Fang Dongxun also followed him out.
“Dongming!” At the courtyard gate, Fang Dongxun called out to Fang Dongming.
“Cousin, is there something you need?” Fang Dongming looked at Fang Dongxun chasing after him with a calm demeanor.
“I just want to remind you, if you think teaming up with Lin Zhengdong will lead to some great accomplishment, you’re gravely mistaken. I’m warning you, Luo Ziling is my friend; our relationship is solid. If you plot against him, you’re plotting against me, and I hope you understand this. Also, I hope you understand that Lin Zhengdong is not the Crown Prince.”
After speaking, Fang Dongxun didn’t care what reaction Fang Dongming had and turned to leave.
Fang Dongming opened his mouth but ultimately did not counter.
Watching Fang Dongxun get into his own car and drive away, he then approached his own car.
Without showing any emotion, he got in the car, rubbed his sore knees briefly, and drove off.
As Fang Dongxun chased after Fang Dongming, Fang Xiang and Fang Zhonghua said nothing.
The father and son walked into the office to have tea.
“Dad, will the Luo Grandfather and Grandson not hold a grudge over this matter?” Fang Zhonghua quietly asked Fang Xiang.
“Luo Liansheng expressing dissatisfaction directly shows that he doesn’t want these matters to affect the relationship between our two families. If he didn’t show this, it would be more concerning.” Fang Xiang sighed and spoke softly, “You should know, although the three generations and Luo Family don’t have much standing now and offer limited assistance, if they decide to take a tough stance, the damage could be overwhelming. Certain actions are unavoidable, but if in the process it harms their interests, immediate compensation is necessary. Also, never do anything to specifically target them. Aligning with them yields no benefit; maintaining a good relationship with them does. Who knows, maybe Ling Ruonan and Luo Ziling will become significant in the future.”
Fang Zhonghua nodded, “Dad, I also think so, they can’t offer substantial help right now, but if we have a falling out, our losses would be immense. So maintaining an appropriate posture is necessary, not to provoke them. I have also thought about letting Qianqian and Luo Ziling be together, but it seems unlikely.”
“You must clarify the situation with Dongming and Lin Zhengdong. Understand what they have done against the Luo Family, against the Ling Family, and what connections they have with other families. You also need to ensure their father and son’s little schemes don’t alter our predefined strategy. When two parties fight, a third gains; they fight among themselves, we being the third party should be patient and avoid immediate confrontations.”
“Dad, I understand!” Fang Zhonghua quickly agreed, and immediately added, “Today, our low posture should have satisfied the Grandfather and Grandson. When the time comes, providing some tangible compensation, I believe Ling Ruonan won’t hold grudges against us.”
“Let Dongxun maintain more contact with Luo Ziling, the young man of the Luo Family can speak freely with Ling Jinhua, Ling Mingrui, and Yang Yuanshan, which is commendable.” Fang Xiang further instructed Fang Zhonghua, “We need to be more insightful than others. The Luo Family members are potential assets; maintaining a good relationship with them will surely benefit our Fang Family. If you think the plans you’ve devised are sound, continue executing them, just make sure not to be caught red-handed.”
“Dad, I understand, I will be more cautious.” After agreeing, Fang Zhonghua quickly remembered something else, “Dad, I’ve heard that Chen Ruchang’s health isn’t very good; he’s been to the hospital twice recently.”
Fang Xiang’s face briefly showed a hint of a different expression, but it quickly dissipated.
“I’ve noted it!” He didn’t comment further.
