Chapter 71: Be My Girlfriend!

Chen Feng was completely unaware of what had transpired outside. Instead, Lu Ran’s constant address of “Brother Feng” left Chen Feng somewhat unsettled; this little brother seemed far too easily captivated by his own charisma. Unbeknownst to him, Lu Ran had not eaten anything for months, enduring the torment of being unable to swallow even the simplest food. Now, having tasted the delicacies prepared by Chen Feng, he found himself overwhelmed with gratitude and fondness for him.

After a few more words exchanged, Lu Rui left the private club with his son Lu Ran. Xiao Yu turned to Chen Feng and said, “Brother, it’s getting late. Why not rest here tonight? I’ve already booked a room for you.”

“No need,” Chen Feng gently shook his head and looked at Xiao Yu. “Just take me to the hospital. I’m quite worried about my parents.”

Xiao Yu nodded, not insisting further. “Alright, I’ll take you.”

Once again seated in Xiao Yu’s Lamborghini, Chen Feng greedily inhaled the faint fragrance lingering in the air. Xiao Yu noticed his gesture and smiled softly. “Congratulations, Chen Feng. From now on, you’ll have a place in Jiangzhou. No one will dare look down on you.”

Chen Feng withdrew his thoughts and continued, “Relying on others will always be just that—relying on others. Only by strengthening oneself is it truly secure. What worries me more is Luo Yongjiang. I killed his son, and I doubt he’ll let it go so easily.”

Xiao Yu drove leisurely, her voice calm. “Luo Yongjiang is indeed a character, but he’s not so easily dealt with. He’s a person of some standing in Jiangzhou—not some insignificant thug. To handle him, it must be done carefully.”

Chen Feng was surprised. “You’re going to take on Luo Yongjiang?”

“Of course,” Xiao Yu replied with a slight smile, speaking slowly. “When you cut the weeds, you must pull out the roots. You understand this principle, so how could Lu Rui and I not?”

Chen Feng took a deep breath. “So, it seems I owe Lu Rui a great favor.”

“No need to exaggerate,” Xiao Yu laughed. “After all, Lu Rui only has his son Lu Ran. You needn’t burden yourself with that favor; keep it in mind, but really, what could you do for him?”

Chen Feng could only smile bitterly and shake his head. “It seems there’s nothing I can do.”

Xiao Yu giggled. “So don’t overthink it. This time, Lu Rui and I will settle everything for you. As for Luo Yongjiang, we will deal with him.”

“Why not just kill him?” Chen Feng suddenly asked. “And then suppress the matter, just as we did today?”

“Brother,” Xiao Yu replied, shaking her head gently, “do you really think it’s that simple? You saw Lu Rui easily suppress today’s incident, but in truth, his actions broke the rules to a degree. For ordinary people, it’s not a big deal, but Luo Yongjiang has status in Jiangzhou. Lu Rui can break the rules once, but not twice in quick succession. To deal with Luo Yongjiang, it must be done within the bounds of the rules.”

Chen Feng listened, half understanding, and shook his head with a wry smile. “You speak of things too profound for me—I can’t quite follow.”

“You’ll understand in time,” Xiao Yu smiled, her gaze gentle. “Alright, I’ll drop you here. I won’t go up—otherwise, your little girlfriend might be unhappy.”

“My little girlfriend?” Chen Feng was taken aback, immediately thinking of Fang Yue. He made no attempt to explain, simply got out of the car and went straight to his parents’ ward.

To his frustration, he couldn’t locate their room at first. Only after asking a nurse did he learn that once Lu Rui left, the hospital immediately upgraded his parents to a VIP ward and assigned them premium caregivers. Chen Feng made a little effort and soon found the ward. Entering, he was surprised to discover Fang Yue asleep at the bedside.

In that moment, a wave of emotion surged through Chen Feng’s heart. Fang Yue was neither kin nor relation; she had no obligation to treat his parents so kindly. Simply bringing them to the hospital and returning home would have been more than enough. Why did she go so far?

He sighed quietly. Chen Feng had always known Fang Yue liked him, and he had feelings for her as well. But in the past, he had been somewhat reserved—even when she made the first move, he tended to shrink back.

He stepped softly into the ward and gently tapped Fang Yue. She woke with a start, and upon seeing him, her expression lit up with joy. “Chen Feng, you...”

Her voice was initially loud, but she quickly remembered something and lowered it. “You’re back?”

“Yes,” Chen Feng smiled, tenderly brushing her hair. “It’s so late—having you here alone must have been hard.”

Fang Yue shook her head hurriedly. “No, no. As long as you’re safe, it’s fine. You scared me earlier. Did Mr. Lu help you settle everything? You won’t be in trouble, right?”

“Yes, it’s all been settled,” Chen Feng replied, gazing earnestly into her eyes. “Fang Yue, be my girlfriend.”

“What?” Fang Yue was stunned, her eyes widening in disbelief. “What did you say?”

“I’m asking you to be my girlfriend. I’m sorry I didn’t agree before. Actually, I wanted to, but at the time... at the time, I...”

For a moment, Chen Feng didn’t know how to express himself. He simply bit his lip and said, “Just be my girlfriend.”

Seeing his nervousness, Fang Yue suddenly smiled. The more anxious Chen Feng was, the more it proved how much he cared for her deep down. She didn’t speak but gently wrapped her arms around his neck, giving her answer in action.

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It was still deep into the night.

Luo Yongjiang’s mansion.

Upon returning home, one message after another reached Luo Yongjiang’s ears. First, Zhang Quan was detained for double investigation; then, Kaige and his group of thugs were taken away by Brother Da Hui. Luo Yongjiang knew very well where they had been taken. He would never see them again.

After a long silence, Luo Yongjiang dialed a number. Moments later, a voice answered, “Hello.”

“Mr. Wang,” Luo Yongjiang’s tone was extremely polite. “This is Luo Yongjiang.”

“I know who you are,” the voice replied, tinged with doubt. “What’s the matter?”

“I... I want Wen Qiang to return,” Luo Yongjiang spoke slowly, his teeth clenched. “I’ve run into trouble in Jiangzhou. Wen Hao was killed, and now Lu Rui is making a move against me. I can’t avenge myself. I hope Wen Qiang can come back to help.”

Mr. Wang sounded surprised. “Oh, you’re in trouble in Jiangzhou? Luo Yongjiang, you should know that Luo Wen Qiang is now working for the master. When you withdrew, the master was merciful to you. Besides, he’s currently in Africa. Whether he can return, I’m not sure—it all depends on the master’s will.”

“Mr. Wang, I understand. The master’s orders come first. But for the sake of all I once did for him, please help me.”

“Very well,” Mr. Wang replied coldly. “I’ll ask the master for you. It all depends on him.”

“Thank you, Mr. Wang, thank you,” Luo Yongjiang said respectfully.

After hanging up, Luo Yongjiang did nothing but wait quietly. About ten minutes later, the phone rang again. He quickly picked it up, and Mr. Wang’s voice came through.

“Luo Yongjiang, the master knows about your situation. Luo Wen Qiang will not return soon—two months. In two months, if he’s still alive, he’ll return.”

“One month—if he’s alive, he’ll return?” Luo Yongjiang’s pupils constricted, his voice urgent. “Mr. Wang, Wen Qiang, he...”

“You have no right to ask about the master’s affairs. Don’t forget, you chose to withdraw. The master allowing Wen Qiang to return is already a great favor to you,” Mr. Wang’s voice was ice-cold.

Before Luo Yongjiang could ask further, Mr. Wang hung up.

“Two months,” Luo Yongjiang muttered. A sinister expression twisted his face. “Chen Feng, Lu Rui, I’ll make you understand that I, Luo Yongjiang, am not to be trifled with. Chen Feng, I’ll show you what it means to wish you were dead!”

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