The Young Urban Doctor - Chapter 2378 2378: Still Couldn't Figure It Out

Half an hour later, Luo Ziling was sitting across from Wang Zhengqiang and Wang Feiyang.

The place where he met Wang Zhengqiang was her home.

Wang Zhengqiang invited him to their home for tea.

Although Luo Ziling thought it was a bit inappropriate to visit Wang Zhengqiang’s house so late, he ultimately did not refuse.

Because Ling Ruonan also hoped he would go.

“Mr. Wang, I’m quite surprised you called me so late!” After greeting Wang Zhengqiang and Wang Feiyang, Luo Ziling jokingly said to Wang Zhengqiang, “I almost thought I did something wrong, making Mr. Wang find me at midnight.”

“Hmph!” Wang Feiyang snorted lightly, looking quite disdainful.

Wang Zhengqiang explained with a smile: “I wanted to chat with you a few days ago, but I’ve been very busy recently, not having had a chance. So tonight, I found a bit of free time, and let Feiyang call you to see if you’re available for some tea.”

Luo Ziling laughed and said: “I’m just a second-generation rich kid, spending most of my time idle!”

Wang Feiyang glared at Luo Ziling and said irritably: “Who was the one saying they were insanely busy, that even when I wanted to talk to you, you didn’t have the time.”

Luo Ziling didn’t mind, smiling as he replied: “I’m just comparing myself to your father; compared to someone as busy as him, I’m definitely a free and easy person.”

Seeing his daughter bantering with Luo Ziling, Wang Zhengqiang didn’t mind, just watching them with a smile.

Luo Ziling didn’t want to argue with Wang Feiyang, so after a brief explanation, he turned the topic back to Wang Zhengqiang.

He proactively discussed the construction of the Traditional Medicine Laboratory and the new traditional medicine subject at Yan University with Wang Zhengqiang.

After talking about some specifics, Luo Ziling continued: “Our work has been going well, but I don’t know how the school’s preparation is, since other foundational work is done by the school. Overall, if their work is fine, everything on our side will be perfectly smooth. The success of the new subject teaching is certain, and the laboratory will undoubtedly produce results.”

“Feiyang mentioned some things about this.” Wang Zhengqiang glanced at Wang Feiyang, then said appreciatively, “You’re doing very well, Feiyang says you’re a natural leader.”

“She’s always dissatisfied with me, saying I’m always shirking responsibilities and not taking anything seriously.”

“Those are just complaints!” Wang Feiyang quickly explained, “Who told you to always be mean to me, of course I’d complain. But I’m someone who keeps public and private matters separate, when evaluating someone, I step away from personal feelings.”

Luo Ziling smiled and didn’t respond to Wang Feiyang’s words.

After a bit of small talk, Wang Zhengqiang brought up the main topic. “I heard Lin Zhengdong and Fang Dongming are teaming up against you?”

“Seems like that’s the case!” Luo Ziling said with a wronged expression: “I don’t even know who Lin Zhengdong is, and haven’t interacted with Fang Dongming. I don’t seem to have provoked them, why would they target me with underhanded tactics?”

Wang Feiyang interjected: “Because you’re too high-profile, and your reputation is excellent, making them jealous.”

“Is this the case of the tall poppy being cut down?” Luo Ziling smiled bitterly.

“It’s probably not that simple!” Wang Zhengqiang shook his head, “It all comes down to a battle of interests.”

This statement surprised Luo Ziling.

“I believe you’ve understood many things since arriving in Yanjing.” Wang Zhengqiang said earnestly, “Everything is related to interests. In our circle, there’s nothing that can be done that doesn’t involve interests.”

“Such as inviting me for tea tonight?” Luo Ziling abruptly asked.

Wang Zhengqiang didn’t expect Luo Ziling to ask this, and after a brief pause, he felt slightly awkward.

But he quickly laughed and said: “Strictly speaking, yes.”

“I’m willing to hear your detailed explanation, Mr. Wang.”

Wang Zhengqiang signaled with his eyes to Wang Feiyang, who understood and left the room under the pretext of fetching her mother Li Jiawei.

When Luo Ziling arrived, Li Jiawei wasn’t home, and Wang Feiyang mentioned she was visiting someone.

With Wang Feiyang gone, Luo Ziling dared not speak thoughtlessly, sitting more upright.

“You’ve probably heard about the dispute between Lin Zeping and me?” Wang Zhengqiang opened up directly, “Our dispute is visible to all. Actually, I don’t care about gains and losses of fame and fortune, I’m just worried about the reform achievements being compromised. A few years ago, when these matters were under my responsibility, the development was good, with few missteps. But these years, such issues frequently occur, mostly due to decisions made by Lin Zeping. Moreover, he doesn’t realize he’s made wrong decisions.”

Wang Zhengqiang’s blunt words surprised Luo Ziling.

He thought these words shouldn’t be shared with a young person like him, but should be said to those with similar status as Wang Zhengqiang! Then he quickly realized that such words couldn’t be said to those with similar status to Wang Zhengqiang.

If such words were spoken to people with high power and status, it could trigger serious consequences.

Speaking to someone like him, who is outside the system, would not bear grave consequences.

Many people express their grievances to those with lower status but say nothing or dare not to those higher in status or similar in status.

Towards those of higher status, most people treat them respectfully, fearing they might upset them—except for strange ones like Luo Ziling.

When dealing with those of similar status, they fear leaving evidence of wrongdoing and being caught.

Of course, sharing such complaints with someone whose status greatly differs from Wang Zhengqiang involves significant risk.

But it also reflects goodwill and is a way to win over people’s hearts.

If Luo Ziling hadn’t experienced things, hearing such words would make him anxious, or very grateful for Wang Zhengqiang’s trust, then offering the most loyal support in return.

Luo Ziling looked at Wang Zhengqiang and finally smiled helplessly: “Mr. Wang, I really don’t understand political struggles.”

“This is not just a political struggle, it concerns the livelihoods and happiness of millions of Huaxia citizens, and is crucial for whether our country’s power can be effectively enhanced.” Wang Feiyang spoke firmly, “Therefore, I can’t back down. I hope more people support me, not for myself, but for national interests and people’s livelihoods.”

Wang Zhengqiang’s serious tone shocked Luo Ziling a bit.

Is Wang Zhengqiang really so magnanimous?