The next morning.
The sun rose as usual.
No one knows what tragic and fierce events happened at Huafu Shanshui last night.
Feng Yueji, who hadn't slept half the night, walked barefoot to the mirror, her eyes rimmed with dark circles, and looked at her complexion with some speechlessness.
After a night of contemplation, she no longer wanted to overthink.
But the aftermath of last night lingered, as her restless sleep made her face look a bit haggard.
Helpless, she had to put on a light makeup to conceal her unrest well.
Then, she changed into a sportswear outfit and went out.
"Master Jiang, good morning!"
Standing in front of the manor's door, Feng Yueji tried her best to look as radiant as usual and smiled at Jiang Feng.
"Hmm."
At this time, Jiang Feng had just finished making breakfast for Nangong Qingcheng and others. He glanced at Feng Yueji and furrowed his brows in surprise: "Did you not sleep well last night?"
"Boom!" Feng Yueji's face turned red instantly!
She didn't expect that her disguise, which she thought was so perfect, could still be seen through by Jiang Feng!
Especially facing Jiang Feng who was so close, she inexplicably recalled those romantic scenes from her dream last night... her heart raced and her cheeks grew even warmer!
"I s-slept late..." Feng Yueji stammered, for once at a loss for words, her tone shy and panicked.
"But, but it doesn't affect me! Master Jiang, today Yueji wants extra practice!" she said, taking a deep breath.
Jiang Feng felt that Feng Yueji was different from before today, but her desire to work harder was a good thing. Without thinking much, he took her out.
...
In the same small park as last time, after finishing the morning exercise with Feng Yueji, Jiang Feng poured out everything from the remaining three percent of the "Phoenix Glaze Skill".
Indeed, Feng Yueji was more diligent in her study than ever.
Having tasted the benefits last night, she deeply understood how powerful this skill was!
Now, she had once again set herself a goal: when she finally mastered the "Phoenix Glaze Skill", she could confidently follow behind Jiang Feng!
By then, she might even realize her dream of becoming the woman by Jiang Feng's side, doing what she could for him!
After finishing additional practice with Feng Yueji, it was already late, and after parting ways with her, Jiang Feng received a phone call from Zhu Ge Yuheng.
Zhu Ge Yuheng excitedly told Jiang Feng over the phone that the entire North City Shi Family had been successfully annexed, and the Chu Group had since become stronger than ever! Everyone in the company was united, and Chu Feifei's position as chairman was completely solid, with more prospects for growth!
Of course, the more such times, the more complicated the various tasks of Chu Group, and Zhu Ge Yuheng would only get busier, while Chu Feifei still had a lot to learn, but fortunately, he had a competent teacher.
"Mr. Zhuge, I still say the same thing, if you encounter any trouble, just tell me immediately. Fei'er's matters are my matters, I won't sit idly by." Jiang Feng instructed Zhu Ge Yuheng.
"Mr. Jiang, rest assured! For Chu Group to have today's achievements, ultimately, it is your blessing! If big brother knew, he definitely would not regret knowing you! If you need anything, just give me a call, with one word from you, the entire Chu Group will be your Vanguard Group, ready to risk everything without hesitation!"
"Hmm."
Jiang Feng hung up the phone, his expression remaining calm.
He wasn't stirred by Zhu Ge Yuheng's heartfelt statement.
In fact, with his capabilities, he didn't need the help of Chu Group. As long as Chu Feifei could grow happily and progress day by day, that was a sight he was happy to see.
After having some breakfast by the roadside, Jiang Feng wasn't planning to go to the company but wanted to go to Binhai University to attend classes with Nangong Qingcheng and the others.
But as soon as he arrived at the back gate of the school, he unexpectedly saw Zhang Qinyao standing by the roadside, being persistently pestered by a man!
Zhang Qinyao, who had long since turned over a new leaf, was still one of the most beautiful sights in the school.
At this moment, she was wearing a very common white off-shoulder T-shirt, and a pair of shorts that exposed her slender, flawless, white legs. On her delicate, translucent feet, she wore a pair of refreshing sandals, clean and clear, with toes like ten sparkling jade beads, even more enticing.
The famous campus Goddess Zhang appeared here, naturally attracting sideways glances from countless students going in and out. But the middle-aged man who was grabbing Zhang Qinyao's arm tightly wasn't concerned about any of it, as he pleaded with Zhang Qinyao: "Yaoyao, please listen to your father's advice just once! Go accompany Brother Leopard and Young Master Qi for a meal at noon, just a meal, help your dad properly apologize to Brother Leopard and Young Master Qi, and help ease your dad's emergency!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Qinyao was directly infuriated: "Dad, are you truly naïve or just pretending to be? Do you think they're only asking me to drink with them? I'm well aware of Young Master Qi's intentions for me! Ever since middle school, he's had improper thoughts, not to mention that Lei Bao, I've heard of him, he's no good either! They have designs on me now, and instead of protecting me, you're pushing me towards them, what kind of father sells his own daughter?"
"How can that be? You're thinking too ill of people, it's broad daylight, what can they do to you? I'm there too! They just heard about your reputation at Binhai University and wanted to see you out of admiration..." the middle-aged man said.
"Zhang Dajiang! Do even you believe this nonsense? You're not a three-year-old, are you? I'm not some model or celebrity, what do they need to admire me for? Just give up, I'm not going!" Zhang Qinyao said coldly. She was already attached to someone, how could she easily board someone else's pirate ship?
"My dear daughter, your dad knows that asking you to accompany those two for drinks is unfair to you and would tarnish your reputation… but your dad really has no other way! This time your dad lost fifty thousand, they're asking for it back within three days, but you know our family's situation, where can I scrape together fifty thousand to fill this hole? All the money is controlled by your mom, if she knows, she'll divorce me, do you want to see our family break apart?" Zhang Dajiang, Zhang Qinyao's father, said with a bitter smile.
"Who asked you to gamble? You knew what the severe consequences were, and yet you secretly gambled anyway? Zhang Dajiang, you're getting bolder every day, I never thought you'd be so 'promising!'" Zhang Qinyao ridiculed her father without mercy.
"My good daughter, you can say whatever you want now, but you need to first help your father through this difficult time, you can't just watch your dad fall into the pit without pulling him out… as they say, a debt owed by the father should be repaid by the daughter! You're my flesh and blood, I'm counting on you now…" Zhang Dajiang pleaded earnestly.
"Do you even have the nerve to say such things? I won't go, I'd rather die than accompany those two for drinks, stop disgusting me!" Zhang Qinyao firmly refused!
Seeing that begging wasn't working, Zhang Dajiang simply resorted to force and said angrily, "You brat, no matter what I say you won't listen, is that it? You'll go at noon, whether you want to or not! A drink with Brother Leopard and Young Master Qi won't kill you, I'll take you there myself!!"