Urban: It turns out this is a comprehensive world

Those who rise to high positions in the country are all role models in responding to the country's call. Leading by example and abiding by the law are basic practices, but this does not mean that they are rigid, old-fashioned, or conservative.

These days, there are quite a few men who keep their wives at home while having affairs on the side. Although this is at most a moral flaw, as long as it doesn't cause a public uproar or break the law, it's really hard to take it seriously from a legal perspective.

However, as national leaders, they themselves must never overstep the boundaries, and their family traditions are strictly managed, allowing no room for negligence.

If it were anyone else, daring to get entangled with Dongfang Mingyue while already engaged, let alone actually getting together, even if they just exchanged glances or showed any signs of a relationship, the Dongfang family would definitely make them suffer the most. At best, they would ruin their future; at worst, they would be completely eliminated from the social circle.

But since this person is Luo Lingtian, everything is a different story.

Firstly, Luo Lingtian is a pillar of the nation, like a stabilizing force. Not to mention the Dongfang family, even higher-level bigwigs have to show him respect and give him some leeway. They simply can't do anything to him.

Secondly, Luo Lingtian is a genius of unparalleled talent, and there is no one else like him in the entire Dragon Kingdom. Which family would not want to snatch up such a golden son-in-law or grandson-in-law?

Unfortunately, the Dongfang family was a step too slow. Long before Luo Lingtian had even shown his talent, the old man from the Qin family had already arranged the marriage. This left the Dongfang family with nothing but regret.

They are all respectable people; they would never openly do something like forcing their daughters to marry someone they know is already engaged—that would be too degrading.

But the situation is different now. Dongfang Mingyue willingly got together with Luo Lingtian without her family's knowledge, which completely changes the nature of the situation.

It is despicable for the older generation to disregard their reputation and force their children to interfere in other people's marriages.

If the younger generation takes a liking to each other and is of one mind, even if the outcome is the same, it can be explained to outsiders and will not give the Dongfang family any reason to criticize them.

Therefore, when he learned that Dongfang Mingyue and Luo Lingtian were together, Old Master Dongfang was actually overjoyed, but due to his status and reputation, he had to pretend to be serious on the surface.

Dongfang Hui had similar thoughts. As the vice mayor of Hai City, he was a high-ranking official within the system. Dongfang Ling did not hide Luo Lingtian's prowess from him and also let him know a lot about Luo Lingtian's deeds.

Therefore, Dongfang Hui didn't even consider opposing his daughter's relationship with Luo Lingtian, with whom she was engaged. It wasn't that he didn't care about his daughter's reputation, but rather that since the other party was Luo Lingtian, there was no point in opposing him.

That's someone even the country treats like a treasure. As long as Luo Lingtian doesn't commit any antisocial or anti-humanity offenses or major illegal or criminal acts, no one has the right to comment on this minor moral matter.

Moreover, he not only valued Luo Lingtian's brilliant future, but also respected his character, knowing that he was not the kind of scoundrel who would abandon someone after starting a relationship.

As for Luo Lingtian's ability to build mechs and even spaceships, carrying the secrets of China's advancement into the interstellar era, Dongfang Hui naturally had no way of knowing.

That was a top-level state secret; even if he were Dongfang Ling's son and the vice mayor of Haishi, he wouldn't be qualified to access it.

But from the old man's explicit and implicit hints, he could also guess that Luo Lingtian's future was limitless and that he was no ordinary person.

Of course, Dongfang Hui wouldn't compromise his daughter's rights just to curry favor with Luo Lingtian. There was another key reason why he agreed.

He had known for a long time that Dongfang Mingyue and Luo Lingtian were together. At first, he thought the other party had made a mistake, but he sent people to investigate carefully before confirming it.

To his satisfaction, the house not only housed Luo Lingtian and Dongfang Mingyue, but also Qin Qingcheng, his official fiancée, and a woman from the Zhao Group.

This is precisely what the Dongfang family values ​​most.

The fact that several women were peacefully coexisting in one room shows that Luo Lingtian didn't intend to secretly date Dongfang Mingyue, but rather to make it public.

By secretly having an affair, Dongfang Mingyue became a mistress who couldn't be seen in public. This matter would be exposed sooner or later. Even if the Qin family didn't make a move because of Luo Lingtian, the Dongfang family would still be inferior to the Qin family and would be gossiped about behind their backs by people in the circle.

But things are different when it's out in the open. This is an open and aboveboard relationship. The fact that Qin Qingcheng can accept it and even doesn't want to let go only shows that Luo Lingtian has the ability to keep things under control and that he hasn't mistreated anyone.

This is the core reason why the Dongfang family doesn't object: what they want is not for Luo Lingtian to choose between the two women, but for Luo Lingtian's attention to Dongfang Mingyue and his public attitude.

Not long after, Luo Lingtian led Dongfang Mingyue into the old Dongfang family residence.

Upon entering, one sees Old Master Dongfang sitting upright in the main seat of the hall with a serious expression, exuding an aura of authority, as if he were interrogating a criminal.

The couple sitting below, Dongfang Hui and his wife Cao Xueqing, also looked tense, and the atmosphere became extremely oppressive.

Luo Lingtian remained completely calm, a composed smile on his face, and proactively cupped his hands in greeting: "Grandpa, Uncle Dongfang, Aunt Cao, I apologize for disturbing you."

One shouldn't hit a smiling face, and his attitude eased the tense atmosphere somewhat.

In contrast, Dongfang Mingyue was not so calm. She called out in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, "Grandpa, Dad, Mom!" She didn't dare to lift her head, clearly feeling a little guilty.

"snort!"

Dongfang Ling snorted coldly, his breath carrying an air of authority, but he didn't say a word, clearly putting on airs as an elder.

Cao Xueqing glanced at the two of them, stood up expressionlessly, walked to Dongfang Mingyue's side, took her hand and walked out of the hall. Before leaving, she glared at Luo Lingtian, her eyes full of warning, "You better watch yourself."

"Forehead……"

Luo Lingtian watched Dongfang Mingyue being pulled away, shrugged helplessly, then turned to Dongfang Ling and Dongfang Hui, his tone sincere but not humble: "Grandpa, Uncle Dongfang, this is not Mingyue's fault, it was all my idea. If you want to punish or scold, come at me."

Dongfang Ling remained silent, but Dongfang Hui spoke first in a deep voice: "You brat, you're already engaged, yet you still dare to seduce our Mingyue!"

Let me make this clear: our Mingyue is of noble birth and would never be a mistress. You can only choose one—Mingyue or that girl from the Qin family!

These words, though seemingly forceful, didn't carry much anger; instead, they sounded somewhat probing.

Luo Lingtian knew perfectly well that the Dongfang family father and son were making such a big show of things not to force him to choose between Qin Qingcheng and Dongfang Mingyue.

Given the Dongfang family's shrewdness, it's impossible to force him to make a choice; doing so would only backfire.

All they wanted was a clear stance from him, an attitude that would allow Dongfang Mingyue to stand openly by his side and not be looked down upon.

Thinking of this, the smile on his face faded slightly, replaced by a calm and resolute expression. He looked directly at Dongfang Ling and Dongfang Hui, his tone neither humble nor arrogant, but carrying an undeniable power: "Grandpa, Uncle Dongfang, I know what you mean. It's impossible for me to choose between Qingcheng and Mingyue."

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Hui's face instantly darkened. Just as he was about to lash out, Luo Lingtian raised his hand to interrupt him.

"Uncle Dongfang, please don't be in a hurry, let me finish what I have to say."

Luo Lingtian spoke calmly, yet each word was clear: "In my life, I, Luo Lingtian, have always been clear about my gratitude and grudges, and I will never start something and then abandon it."

Qingcheng is my fiancée. Heaven and earth can bear witness to my feelings for her, and I will never betray her.

As for Mingyue, she is someone I willingly cherish in my heart. Since I dared to bring her back here, I never intended for her to suffer the slightest grievance, much less to let her be someone who can't be seen in the light of day.

He paused for a moment, then continued, "Now that we live together, Qingcheng and Mingyue get along well without any conflicts. This is not something I forced; it's the result of our mutual honesty."

My women, Luo Lingtian's women, are neither legitimate nor mistresses, and I will never treat anyone as inferior.

Mingyue, like Qingcheng, is a woman I love and cherish.

"I'll uphold the reputation of the Dongfang family for Mingyue. Anyone who dares to gossip behind their back, no matter what circle they're from, I, Luo Lingtian, can shut them up."

These words not only showed their appreciation for the two women, but also demonstrated their absolute strength and confidence. They neither denied Qin Qingcheng's status nor failed to give face to Dongfang Mingyue and the Dongfang family.

Luo Lingtian knew that what the Dongfang family wanted was not a choice between two options, but rather his ability and attitude to protect Dongfang Mingyue and prevent the Dongfang family from being disgraced. He could provide all of that.

A glint flashed in Old Master Dongfang's eyes, and his previously tense lips twitched almost imperceptibly, clearly indicating that he was quite satisfied with the answer.

Dongfang Hui also breathed a sigh of relief, and the seriousness on his face faded considerably. What he wanted was Luo Lingtian's sense of responsibility and confidence.

As long as Luo Lingtian can protect Mingyue's reputation and prevent the Dongfang family from being criticized, what does it matter how he gets along with Qin Qingcheng and Dongfang Mingyue?

After all, no one in this world has the right to tell Luo Lingtian what to do.

As for Song Xinyan from the Zhao Group? They didn't mention her at all.

After all, Dongfang Mingyue was a newcomer. The fact that he had Dongfang Mingyue meant that this guy wasn't exactly a faithful man when it came to women.

It would be perfectly reasonable to have another Song Xinyan, and there might even be other women later on.

But that's not important. As I said before, what matters is Luo Lingtian's attitude.

"Old Qin, what do you think?"

After Luo Lingtian finished speaking, Old Master Dongfang glanced at him, then picked up his phone from the table.

The phone screen lit up, and the interface showed that a call was in progress, and the speakerphone was on.

"What do you think?"

On the other end of the phone, Old Master Qin's voice came through: "Of course, I'll watch it lying down!"

That's right, Old Master Qin is currently sitting in his old mansion in the capital, reclining in a chair. "You old man, you think too much. Although I arranged a marriage between Ling Tian and Qingcheng, I also forced Qingcheng to be with him."

Now that brat Ling Tian is having an affair, and Qingcheng clearly knows about it, not only doesn't object, but is actually happy to be with him, so naturally it's none of my business.

It sounded like nothing, and he seemed genuinely unconcerned, but when he emphasized the word "affair," it was clear that his mood wasn't truly indifferent.