Chapter 13: Self-Recommendation

In the afternoon, Ling Yao arrived at the City Committee Family Compound.

As she was about to enter, she was stopped by a guard, “Who are you looking for?”

“Hello, comrade! I’m looking for Wu Ziyu. I’m his friend.”

 Ling Yao originally wanted to say she was looking for Director Yang, but changed her mind. Director Yang, with his status, wouldn’t see a small person like her.

 Wu Ziyu also lived in this family compound, and she could ask him to introduce her to Director Yang.

The guard looked Ling Yao up and down, “Tell me your name.”

“My name is Ling Yao.”

“Wait a moment, I’ll make a call.” The guard turned and walked into the reception room, dialing Wu’s phone number.

After a while, the guard hung up the phone and walked over, “You can go in, Building 19.”

“Thank you!” Ling Yao thanked him and walked into the family compound.

Looking at the signposts, Ling Yao walked towards Wu’s house.

After walking for about five minutes, she arrived at Wu’s house and knocked on the door.

After a while, a middle-aged woman opened the door. Seeing Ling Yao, who was dressed plainly and was both dark and chubby, she was slightly stunned and asked uncertainly,

“Are you Miss Ling?” She had answered the phone when the guard called earlier.

She didn’t know who Ling Yao was, but just then, her nephew came down from upstairs and heard her words.

 He told her that Ling Yao was his friend. However, this Miss Ling was quite different from what she had imagined.

“Yes, it’s me.” Ling Yao smiled and nodded.

“Please come in!” Aunt Wang stepped aside to let Ling Yao in.

Ling Yao handed the box of snacks and a basket of apples she was carrying to Aunt Wang.

 She had bought them specifically at the supply and marketing cooperative when she came. It was always impolite to visit someone empty-handed, whether it was Director Yang or the Wu family.

Aunt Wang took the snacks and apples, inviting Ling Yao to sit on the sofa, “Please have a seat. I’ll go call my nephew down.”

Aunt Wang had just reached the stairs when she saw Lu Qingyun walking down from upstairs, his posture upright.

His steps were steady, exuding a sense of coldness and aloofness that kept people at a distance.

 His sharp, black eyes were captivating, making people feel a sense of awe, “C…Cousin! Miss Ling has arrived.”

Lu Qingyun nodded faintly and walked towards the living room.

Ling Yao heard the footsteps, looked up, and met Lu Qingyun’s exceptionally handsome face. Her heart skipped a beat uncontrollably.

Lu Qingyun walked to Ling Yao and sat down opposite her, his gaze falling on her face, “Do you need something from Ziyu? He’s at the hospital.”

 He had sent Ziyu to the hospital, and after his aunt and uncle arrived, he returned.

Ling Yao came back to her senses, wishing she could find a hole to crawl into. She awkwardly tugged at the corner of her mouth, “I just wanted to see him. It’s fine if he’s not here. I’ll leave now.”

With that, Ling Yao stood up and prepared to leave. As for introducing her to Director Yang, she would have to find another way.

Since she was already inside, she would go to Yang’s house and see what was going on.

Lu Qingyun also stood up, “I’ll walk you out.”

“No, that’s alright.” Ling Yao hurriedly waved her hand in refusal. This man exuded a powerful aura, like an insurmountable mountain, giving people a feeling of suffocation. It was better to stay away from him.

Ling Yao left Wu’s house and walked towards Yang’s house. After lingering at the entrance for a while, she was about to knock on the door.

“Comrade Ling Yao, what are you doing here?” A familiar voice sounded behind Ling Yao.

Ling Yao recognized Lu Qingyun’s voice. She sighed helplessly in her heart, forced a smile, and turned around, “I’m just looking around.

I’ll leave soon.” It seemed she wouldn’t be able to go to Yang’s house today. She would have to find another way tomorrow.

“Can you help me with something?” Lu Qingyun walked over. He had seen Ling Yao lingering here from the balcony and guessed she wanted to see the Yang family, so he came over.

“What kind of help?”

“Accompany me to Yang’s house.” Lu Qingyun pointed to Yang’s house.

Ling Yao’s eyes lit up, “Okay.”

Lu Qingyun’s lips curled into a slight smile. He walked forward and knocked on Yang’s door.

After a while, Yang’s housekeeper opened the door. Seeing Lu Qingyun outside, she quickly and respectfully invited him and Ling Yao inside.

Lu Qingyun had visited Mr. Yang yesterday, so she recognized him.

“Please have a seat. I’ll go tell the Lady.” The housekeeper said, then quickly left the living room and walked upstairs.

A moment later, an elegant old woman in a cheongsam walked into the living room. Seeing Lu Qingyun, she smiled, “Qingyun is here.”

Lu Qingyun stood up, “Grandma Yang! I came to see Grandpa Yang.” Grandpa Yang and his grandfather were old comrades-in-arms.

 He came to Yuncheng this time to see Grandpa Yang, and it just so happened that Grandpa Yang and his aunt lived in the same family compound.

Ling Yao also stood up and smiled and nodded to the old woman.

“You’ve gone to a lot of trouble.” Old Lady Yang turned to look at Ling Yao, “Who is this?”

“Lady Yang, hello! My name is Ling Yao, and I’m a doctor. I’m coming here unannounced because I heard that Mr. Yang is unwell.

I can cure his illness. I hope you will give me a chance.” Ling Yao knew that this sounded overly confident, but she had to seize this opportunity.

Lu Qingyun looked at Ling Yao, a hint of interest in his eyes. So, this was why she came to Yang’s house.

Old Lady Yang looked Ling Yao up and down, slightly frowning, “Miss Ling, thank you for your kindness, but my old man’s illness even Doctor Liu couldn’t cure.

 I won’t trouble you.” If Ling Yao hadn’t come with Lu Qingyun, she would have already had her thrown out.

“Lady Yang, I know I’m young and may not be convincing. But I hope you can give me a chance. I have some understanding of Mr. Yang’s condition.

 He has lung disease, and I happen to have a prescription that can cure him.” Ling Yao spoke earnestly, with sincerity in her eyes.

Mr. Yang was the old leader of that person. Only if he spoke up would that person give Zhao Kun a chance.

“Miss Ling, I appreciate your kindness.” Old Lady Yang still chose to refuse.

“Grandma Yang! Just let her try. Maybe she really can cure Grandpa Yang’s illness. It’s always good to have more hope.” Lu Qingyun said.

Ling Yao looked at Lu Qingyun in surprise. He was actually speaking up for her.

Old Lady Yang looked at Lu Qingyun in astonishment as well. She knew him somewhat. He was willing to speak up for this young girl, perhaps she really had some skills.

“Alright, come with me upstairs.” Lu Qingyun was right. It’s always good to have more hope.

As they walked upstairs, they could hear a series of coughs from afar.

Old Lady Yang shook her head, walked forward, and pushed open the door, “Come in.” She felt a pang of sadness every time she heard her husband’s cough.