
The old man walked up followed by a mature woman behind him. It was Chen Qi and Chen Lin. They had been waiting for Ling from day one, but he had only arrived home when it was almost night. Chen Qi's emotions peaked.
"Are you running around again? Did you make a troublemaker? Aren't you in class?" the demands of the question were thrown out by Chen Qi.
"Dad calm. Don't let your emotions affect your health" Chen Lin said calmly.
"Where have you been Ling?" asked Chen Lin. His tone was firm, but it felt soft. The two of them had yet to see Liam had already stopped eating cookies.
Ling was already standing before them. "Grandfather, Mother, the class finished this afternoon. After that I went to the library with Young Master Zhuo," Ling explained softly. Every single word of his heart was thrilling Chen Qi and Chen Lin. "There's a lot I have to do to get home a little afternoon" he continued, explaining softly.
The two people in front of him were still staring at Ling in disbelief. Is he really the Ling they know? Has the rough Ling turned soft? His sudden change made them not believe in Ling yet.
While the silence was still going on, several guards of the Chen Family residence entered. "Young Master, where are all these books going?" ask one of the guards to Ling.
Ling glanced at them and looked at his loan book. "Why is this?" ling asked just looking at a portion of the book. His eyes stared hard at the guard.
The guards that were stared at trembled slightly. "Don't that belong to Young Master Zhuo?" tanyanya nervous.
"No," Ling replied briefly in a cold tone.
The guards immediately came out and returned with all of Ling's books. Chen Qi and Chen Lin were still frozen to see what they were doing.
"Bring everything to my room. Arrange in the mini library neatly," Ling ordered.
"Good Young Master." The guards immediately made their way to Ling's room. They carried the books carefully.
"Grandfather, Mother, noted the loan book took a long time so I went home late in the afternoon. Forgive me," Ling said looking back at Chen Qi and Chen Lin.
Ling read books? Borrowed hundreds of books from the library? Was he in an accident so his brain was impaired?
They were still silent, until a voice resuscitated them. "Old Master, Madam, Young Master, dinner is over" said Uncle Qian who was standing at the dining table that was already full of various kinds of food.
"Alright let's eat," Chen Lin said. He and Chen Qi walked towards the dining table.
When they sat down, they were surprised. "Young Master Zhuo! Since when are you here?" asked Chen Qi.
"Aren't I here?" liam asked a little awkwardly.
"Ah sorry I didn't notice you. Let's enjoy this meal. Don't hesitate," Chen Qi replied.
They all started having dinner together.
Chen Qi still did not expect her grandson to be able to get along with the big man. Everyone in Urban City knew Liam was the son of the Zhuo Family, a family of leading herbologists. Don't let Ling look for trouble with him or the Chen Family will be over.
Chen Lin looked at her son who looked different. There was a strange feeling running through his body at the thought of Ling. His son became more assertive and mature. He became a gentle and loving man. Chen Lin smiled faintly.
Liam is back to enjoying his cookies. After observing Chen Qi and Chen Lin's expressions, he concluded that the two of them were also shocked by Ling's extremely drastic changes. It turned out that Ling's change also happened suddenly in this house. Liam thought Ling's nature was like this at home.
"Ling why are you borrowing so many books?" asked Chen Qi.
"To be read," Ling replied. He sipped water after eating the cookies.
He had not expected Ling to read so many books. He used to be very lazy when told to study. Chen Qi had already tried to create a mini library in Ling's room for him to be interested, but Ling still ignored that. But now he does it without being told.
"Why don't you just ask me to buy you a book? Take it easy, I will fill the bookshelves in your mini library," Chen Qi smiled. Although he did not believe it yet, he was already happy to see Ling change.
"Alright," Ling replied. He got up from the chair and walked up the stairs. He went to his room and left Liam.
Chen Qi glanced at Liam who glared at Ling's departure. "Young Master Zhuo, are you friends with Ling?" chen Qi asked curiously. Liam is known as an unapproachable person. However, he felt Ling was very close to him. He was a little worried if their relationship was bad.
"Yes, Old Master," Liam replied politely.
"I hope you can help Ling when she's in trouble. I'm sorry to bother you," Chen Qi said. Chen Lin who was next to him nodded.
Of course I'll help Ling. But wait! Troubled me? Old Master I'm afraid I'm the one who troubles Ling, Inner Liam.
"No problem Old Master," Liam replied politely.
"Did you also help Ling make a library access card?" ask Chen Qi again. He knew it wasn't easy to get into the library. Only certain people can enter it because the price of making an access card is very expensive.
Looking at the silent Liam, Chen Qi continued his words. "I'll change your money. I know Ling doesn't hold a penny. Sorry Young Master, my grandson is so troublesome."
The access card was the one that paid for it. But Ling doesn't hold a penny? Is that star card just some piece of junk paper that isn't considered? Ah lest Ling not tell her family. So the Old Master only knew he had already confiscated Ling's card, Inner Liam thought.
"I won't take back what I've given you, Old Master," Liam replied politely, taking the initiative.
"All right then. Go to Ling's room. Don't hesitate. You guys are friends" Chen Qi said again.
Liam nodded. Then he walked up to the stairs Ling had walked up. On the first rung of stairs Liam paused for a moment. He turned his body around looking at Chen Qi. "Old Master, aren't you going to return all of Ling's dimensional cards and pockets? He was the best at the potion test."
Without waiting for an answer and without caring for the expressions of the two people at the dining table, Liam continued on his way.
*
As he was about to enter the room, Ling was stopped by Uncle Qian. "Young Master, I'm glad you can be friends with Young Master Zhuo. He comes from a great family. I hope you don't touch him. If your relationship and her is very good, she will definitely help you when you are in trouble. Keep on getting on good terms with her, impress her with you. More friends, the easier your life is."
After saying that, Uncle Qian went downstairs. He met Liam in the middle of the stairs.
Ling was still at the door and waiting for Liam. "Why is Uncle Qian's expression so strange?" liam asked after being in Ling's room.
"He told me to lick you," Ling replied casually.