Rebirth in the 90s: Her Counterattack and Redemption

Chapter 802: Chapter 479: Promotion / Luo Feng’s Decision

”Nongnong, how come you can’t even hold a pair of chopsticks steadily?” Grandpa Yan asked curiously, watching his granddaughter tremble as she tried to pick up a dumpling and finally managed to get it in her mouth.

”Grandpa, you have no idea...” Mou Qiu finally got the chance to almost tearfully accuse Mou Ye and the two animals of their misdeeds.

”Even if Big White and Big Yellow were chasing you, you didn’t use your arms to run, so how come you can’t even pick up a dumpling?” Grandpa Yan was still puzzled.

Xing Nong angrily glared at Dou Dou and Big Pine Ball who were eating at the small table: ”It’s all because of that dead bird and that dead dog... Hey hey hey, let go, the dumpling filling is all over me, hurry, let go...”

Luo Ye quickly ordered, ”Dou Dou, take Song Qiu back to eat.”

”Hmmph...”

”Tweet tweet tweet...”

The two released their mouths, leaving Xing Nong staring blankly at the stains on their pants leg with a bitter face, as they smugly turned back to the small table to continue eating...

”Hehe...” Ying Nuo poked Xing Nong in glee, ”Did you think they wouldn’t understand, and you could just talk nonsense? You know better now, huh?”

”Nuonuo!” Mrs. Nuo stopped her with a voice and smiled sheepishly at everyone, ”This kid, I’ve spoiled her rotten.”

Grandma Yan laughed, ”Kids being like this is what makes them close.”

”Exactly, exactly.” Mrs. Yan quickly agreed.

”Luoluo, I want to be closer to you from now on.” Having come back to her senses, Xing Nong moved closer to Luo Ye, continuing to tremble as she tried to eat dumplings.

”Why do you want to be closer to Luoluo?” Ying Nuo asked curiously.

Xing Nong gave her a side glance, ”Do I need to explain something so simple? Her dog and bird are almost becoming spirits, if I stay close, I might become one too.”

Grandma Yan watched her granddaughter in amusement, her face full of helplessness.

”Not bad, this kid has a good personality.” Luo Zhenggang laughed as he pointed to Luo Ye, ”This girl, when she’s sensible, she’s really sensible. When she starts misbehaving, she can drive people crazy. Her brother used to suffer a lot because of her.”

Luo Ye stared unhappily at her dad, ”Dad, what are you talking about? I was just following the master’s order to train my brother, wasn’t I?”

Luo Feng raised his hand, ”I have to clarify this. Sometimes, the master clearly wanted Big White and Big Yellow to accompany Ye’er for training, but she insisted on dragging me into it. I already went through training before, my stamina couldn’t match hers, so I ended up in Big White and Big Yellow’s mouths.”

”Hahaha...”

After everyone laughed enough, Old Sir Luo pointed at his grandson’s head to teach him, ”You have this health today, you should be thanking Ye’er.”

”Of course. I only said it to make everyone happy and laugh. I understand that if I want to protect Ye’er, I must have the strength...”

Before Luo Feng could finish, Xing Nong laughed mischievously, ”Nuonuo will get jealous, hehe...”

Ying Nuo rolled her eyes at her, ”You instigator, you deserve to be chased by Big White and Big Yellow.”

Luo Feng thought for a moment, then stood up seriously, ”With all the elders present today, I have a few words to say.” He looked at Shangguan Yunhang and Mrs. Nuo, ”Uncle, Aunt, my matter with Nuonuo is settled, I can guarantee that I will treat her well for the rest of my life.

However, I must say upfront that no matter when, Ye’er’s matters will always be my priority, and I will do my utmost to protect her. This is my duty as a brother. Can you accept this?”

Luo Ye glared at Luo Feng and looked apologetically at Mr. Nuo and Mrs. Nuo, ”My brother is just a chatterbox, he’s said this countless times to Nuonuo already, it’s like I’m always causing trouble. Besides, Nuonuo and I have such a good relationship, when my brother helps me, why would Nuonuo mind? He’s just being nosy.”

Shangguan Yunhang laughed and waved his hand, ”Xiao Feng, Uncle and Aunt support you. When the time comes, you and Nuonuo can help Ye’er together, and we’ll help too. That’s settled.”

Luo Zhenggang raised his glass, chuckling, ”Let’s have a toast.”

”Cheers!”

Once everyone finished their drinks, Luo Zhenggang exhaled a long breath, ”Today is New Year’s Eve. It’s fate that the three families could gather together. From now on, regardless of where everyone is, this bond and affection we have won’t change...”

Shangguan Yunhang’s eyes flashed as he agreed, ”The Secretary is right.”

”Then let’s have another toast, the good things come in pairs.” Grandpa Yan suggested.

A lively lunch ended with a slight tint of sadness. Once everyone was sent off, Luo Ye stopped Luo Zhenggang, who was about to head out, ”Dad, don’t you have something to say to us? We’re all your family.”

”Ah!” Luo Zhenggang sighed and patted his daughter’s head, ”You clever girl, can’t keep anything from you, I’ve been thinking of telling you after the New Year.”

”What’s happened?” Wen Xin looked at Luo Zhenggang worriedly, ”We agreed that no matter what, we’ll face things as a family. You can’t go back on your word.”

”It’s not a bad thing.” Luo Zhenggang sat back on the sofa, his expression turning serious, ”The other day, the higher-ups gave me a notice, asking me to go to the province as the vice governor in March after the New Year. During this time, I must arrange the work ahead, and the next candidate will be as I recommended, by Old Song.

It’s not that I didn’t want to tell you, but since receiving the official notice, I’ve had mixed feelings. I’ve never had big ambitions, but step by step, I’ve reached this position today.

I’ve come to love this land over the years, even more so the people here. But after much thought, I can’t be selfish. A man must have a sense of responsibility. I was just worried about affecting your moods, which is why I’ve been silent.”

Even though it’s a good thing, the family went silent. Luo Zhenggang was right, the Luo Family had lived in Island City for nearly a decade, and had developed a deep affection for this land. Suddenly having to leave, emotionally, it was hard to accept.

With what must be a busy schedule, Luo Zhenggang had actively called a gathering for the three families for this reason. Thinking about it, Grandpa Yan and Shangguan Yunhang must have guessed as well. A transfer at Luo Zhenggang’s level is never without early indications, how could they not guess?

Suddenly, Luo Ye felt a bit guilty for not showing enough concern for her father over the past half year. If she had talked with him earlier, she surely would have felt this coming.

Luo Ye went up to hug her father’s neck coquettishly, ”Dad, congratulations on your promotion! From now on, I’m the daughter of the governor!”

”Dad...” Luo Feng looked at his father seriously, ”I used to think about living freely and leisurely, but I didn’t realize, living like that only shifted the burden entirely onto you and Ye’er. From now on, I’ll take on my own responsibilities.

I’ve already decided to apply to Ren Da for postgraduate studies this year. In the future, I want to be a support for Dad and Ye’er!”

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