Lin Feng was just dropping off the slightly tipsy Wang Zikai and his friends at the Jiangzhou University dorms when they bumped into the class monitor, Li Zhi, who was making his rounds to deliver announcents.
"What’s all this? The sll of alcohol is so strong. Have you been drinking?" Class Monitor Li Zhi had barely stepped into He Garden Dormitory 1 when his nose, more sensitive than a dog’s, twitched a few tis. He asked excitedly,
Lin Feng looked at Li Zhi, feeling sowhat exasperated. He really didn’t want to deal with the guy. However, Wang Zikai and his friends were quite drunk, and Lin Feng, being the only sober one, was the only person who could answer Li Zhi’s question.
"So what if we have?" Lin Feng shot Li Zhi a challenging glance, his tone defiant.
It was no wonder Lin Feng was so confident. University students weren’t prohibited from drinking; alcohol was even sold in the school cafeteria. Although drinking in the dorms was generally frowned upon, the dormitory supervisors usually turned a blind eye to such minor infractions. Class Monitor Li Zhi had even less authority over such things.
"You’ve been drinking, and you’re still this arrogant? Do you think your family owns this university?!" Li Zhi, not to be outdone, retorted angrily.
"Your family doesn’t own the university either," Lin Feng sneered. "Class Monitor, oh, right... *interim* Class Monitor. If you have sothing to say, just spit it out!"
"You... you think you’ve already won?!" Li Zhi pointed at Lin Feng’s nose, complaining indignantly. He knew Lin Feng was deliberately provoking him by ntioning the "interim class monitor" and their bet.
However, Li Zhi knew he couldn’t win an argunt against Lin Feng. Realizing further confrontation was pointless, he feigned indifference. "I can’t be bothered arguing with you," he said casually. "I’m here to inform you that the inter-departntal tug-of-war competition, originally scheduled for Monday, has been moved up. It’s now the first event, so be prepared and get there early."
After making his announcent with an air of self-importance, Li Zhi left aloofly.
The inter-departntal tug-of-war competition was a traditional recreational event at Jiangzhou University. Although each departnt participated, the results didn’t contribute to any official scores. Previously, it was a casual event held after the main sports festival. Now, being scheduled first, it seed to serve as a warm-up for the major competitions.
But Lin Feng wasn’t fond of joining in on such crowded events, so he paid little attention to these group activities.
After settling Wang Zikai and his friends, Lin Feng returned to the Jincheng residential area. As soon as he walked through the door, he sensed that the atmosphere in the house was a bit off.
Xue Qingyi’s expression was impassive, as usual. When she saw Lin Feng enter, she rely offered a cool smile, showing little else.
Lin Feng was surprised Xue Qingyi was still at the villa. Surely Su Zi and Ning Aoxue aren’t angry that she’s still here, are they?
But when he noticed Su Zi and Ning Aoxue glaring daggers at him instead of Xue Qingyi, he found the situation rather amusing.
What on earth does this have to do with ?! Lin Feng thought, feeling rather helpless.
Just then, Lu Pengju appeared at Lin Feng’s side, whispering a report. "Master, it seems the two Madams can’t do anything about Miss Xue, so they’re taking it out on you. You’d better be careful."
So, Su Zi and Ning Aoxue really can’t handle Qingyi. It seems one thing truly does conquer another, Lin Feng mused. He decided to act as if nothing was amiss and sat down next to Xue Qingyi on the living room sofa to watch TV.
Xue Qingyi grinned at Lin Feng, clearly pleased with his silent show of support.
But Su Zi and Ning Aoxue couldn’t accept Lin Feng seemingly siding with the "enemy." Especially the proud Ning Aoxue; her face turned livid as she resolved to find a way to drive Xue Qingyi out, no matter what.
Just then, Xue Qingyi suddenly spoke.
"Su Zi, Ning Aoxue, actually, we’re neighbors," Xue Qingyi said, her voice gentle, carrying the distinctive allure of a mature woman. "You don’t need to guess where I’ll be staying. My ho is right next door, Villa Number Two."
Hearing this, Su Zi and Ning Aoxue were practically dumbfounded.
If Xue Qingyi’s ho was the villa next door, then even if they managed to drive her away, she could return to find Lin Feng in just a few steps, couldn’t she?
Could Ning Aoxue and Su Zi possibly force Lin Feng and Xue Qingyi apart?
Clearly, that was an unrealistic thought.
As if to prove her point, Xue Qingyi took out an electronic remote. With a gentle press, there was a quick BEEP BEEP, and the security alarm system of Villa Number Two next door instantly activated.
Ning Aoxue and Su Zi instantly felt a wave of despair, wailing internally, What do we do now? We can’t outsmart this woman... We’re dood!
At that mont, Xue Qingyi suddenly said sothing else that shocked Su Zi and Ning Aoxue.
"Don’t worry, I won’t be staying overnight in Villa Number Three from now on."
Regarding Xue Qingyi’s seemingly superfluous promise, Su Zi and Ning Aoxue were skeptical. There’s no way this woman is telling the truth, they thought.
However, after saying this, Xue Qingyi abruptly stood up and, with a graceful smile, left the living room of Villa Number Three without a backward glance, leaving Su Zi and Ning Aoxue rather stunned.
She really left just like that? So impulsively?
Even Lin Feng was a little surprised by Xue Qingyi’s sudden action. She left so decisively!
"Qingyi..." Lin Feng called out softly, following her.
"What? Afraid I’d storm off in anger?" Xue Qingyi turned back, smiled brilliantly at Lin Feng, and asked softly.
Lin Feng looked awkward. He had indeed thought Xue Qingyi had left in a huff, but seeing her beaming smile, he dismissed the idea.
"I noticed you didn’t seem well today. I’ll go back to Villa Number Two and keep watch for you tonight. That way, you can relax and get so proper rest," Xue Qingyi whispered, tenderly caressing Lin Feng’s sowhat haggard face.
It really is the sa familiar, endearingly silly Qingyi! Hearing Xue Qingyi’s considerate words, Lin Feng was deeply moved, a wave of emotion washing over him.
"Alright, go on back. Don’t overthink it. I’m fine!" Xue Qingyi smiled, waved at Lin Feng, and then headed towards the house next door.
That night seed to stretch on endlessly for Lin Feng. Through the darkness, he could faintly make out a delicate figure on the rooftop of the house opposite, standing in the chilly night wind, watching him.
She was like the brightest star in the night sky, silently watching over Lin Feng.
「...」
The next morning, Lin Feng was once again awakened by a phone call from Wang Zikai.
"Kai Zi, calling so early again? What’s up?"
Lin Feng grumbled into the phone.
"Brother Feng, there’s a classmate nad Li Sansi looking for you. He seems really anxious. Can you co over and see him?"
Li Sansi? Lin Feng paused, then rembered. Didn’t I tell Li Sansi to get the licenses for the ard security company? Could he have actually managed it already?
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