Chapter 60: Ye Feng Complains, I Advise You to Behave Yourself!
On Monday, Chen Yang took a leave of absence for three days. Su Lin had tried to persuade Chen Yang, but when he didnât listen, Su Lin didnât push further.
After all, it was Chen Yangâs own path to choose, and while Su Lin could offer guidance, he couldnât dictate every decision.
Besides, he had faith in Chen Yangâs abilities; even if Chen Yang chose to drop out of school now, he could still manage the company well. Talent is undeniable!
So, Su Lin decided to let things take their natural course and let Chen Yang figure things out on his own. Arriving at school in the morning, Su Lin was surprised to see Lin Xiaowan being called out by Ye Feng.
Given Lin Xiaowanâs nature of abhorring evil, her impression of Ye Feng was extremely poor, almost hateful. Yet, she still followed Ye Feng out.
Su Lin quietly followed them, curious about what new trouble Ye Feng might stir up.
He saw the two stop at a corner near another staircase, where Lin Xiaowan, impatiently, said to Ye Feng, âYe Feng, you said you would tell me about Su Linâs sinister intentions. Go on, I want to see what kind of story you can come up with.â
Ye Feng, looking at Lin Xiaowan, felt a sting in his heart. Why were Lin Xiaowan and Xia Shiyu both so protective of Su Lin? One was his childhood sweetheart, and the other his unrequited love. Unfortunately, there was no answer for him.
Seeing Ye Feng silent, Lin Xiaowan turned to leave, but Ye Feng quickly said, âXiao⦠Lin Xiaowan, Su Linâs sinister intentions are simple. He wants to have his cake and eat it too.â
âOn one hand, he says he likes you, and on the other, heâs flirting with Xiaoyu. A few days ago, late at night, he even tricked Xiaoyu into going to his house.â
Su Lin, overhearing this, inwardly cursed. Ye Feng was not playing fair at all, resorting to underhanded tactics.
Lin Xiaowan paused, then turned to Ye Feng, âYou say Su Lin wants to have both? Did you see it?â
Ye Feng shook his head, âThatâs why I say itâs his intention. He wants it this way.â
âHaha, which man doesnât want to have both? Donât you want it?â Lin Xiaowan sharply retorted with a cold laugh.
âThisâ¦â
âSee, you want it too. The problem is, you donât have the chance, but Su Lin might. So, youâre just jealous.â
Su Lin almost burst into applause. Lin Xiaowanâs straightforwardness was absolutely admirable.
âYe Feng, you donât understand Su Lin at all. Youâre just judging a noble heart with your petty mind. I know what kind of person Su Lin is, better than you do.â
âHe may not have a good reputation in class, and may seem hard to approach, but only those who get close to him can see his noble qualities!â
âThe surgery fees for Xiaoyuâs dad were advanced by Su Lin. Just a few days ago, late at night, on Xiaoyuâs birthday, Su Lin was only celebrating her birthday. You think I donât know?â
âI bet you called Xiaoyu with some ulterior motives, and she ruthlessly rejected you. Ye Feng, you canât compare to Su Lin at all. Itâs normal for Xiaoyu to like him.â Lin Xiaowan said indifferently.
âYou⦠you know Xiaoyu also likes Su Lin?â
Lin Xiaowan lightly laughed, âWhatâs so surprising about that? Su Linâs excellence is obvious to both me and Xiaoyu. We both like Su Lin, but we just havenât spoken about it openly.â
âSo, you both agree to let Su Lin have both?â
Lin Xiaowan chuckled, âThatâs impossible. Xiaoyu and I will compete fairly, but Su Lin isnât as despicable as you think.â
âThat silly girl, Xiaoyu, would fall for him with just a wave of his hand. However, in all the time weâve spent together, he has never crossed the line!â
âSometimes I really like Su Lin for being such a gentleman, but sometimes I hate that heâs too much of one, to the point of being oblivious to affection, you know?â
Su Lin, hearing Lin Xiaowanâs words, blushed and thought to himself, âThatâs too much praise, I donât deserve it!â
He didnât expect to be seen as so perfect in Lin Xiaowanâs eyes, especially considering how he had recently teased Xia Shiyu.
âYe Feng, I used to think that though you were not a good person, you still had some integrity. But today, I realize I was wrong. You are a despicable person. When you couldnât win Yanhuanâs heart, you tried to ruin her.â
âThen, you immediately pursued Xiaoyu, even stooping to deceive her for money. And now, rejected, you come to me to sow discord. You are utterly despicable.â
âI and Xiaoyu donât want to speak to you anymore. Please, stay away from us in the future.â Lin Xiaowan firmly stated to Ye Feng.
âI did it for your own good,â Ye Feng replied, feeling misunderstood by the whole world. Xia Shiyu was like that, and now Lin Xiaowan seemed bewitched.
âHaha, so your idea of doing good is to destroy what you canât have? Ye Feng, you really are shameless.â
âBravo! Well said, Xiaowan!â Su Lin emerged with a smile: âXiaowan, I never thought Iâd be so highly regarded in your heart.â
Lin Xiaowanâs face turned red with anger, not shyness. She didnât expect Su Lin to have been eavesdropping and to have heard everything she said.
âSu Lin, were you listening the whole time?â
Su Lin shook his head: âNot really⦠I started listening from the part about being a gentleman.â
âYouâ¦â
Su Lin cheerfully said: âXiaowan, I really didnât expect you to say such things.â
âHmph, weâll settle this later.â Lin Xiaowan, annoyed, kicked Su Lin lightly and then ran off.
As Lin Xiaowan left, Su Lin turned his gaze to Ye Feng, his eyes cold: âYe Feng, have I been too lenient with you in the past, making you think you can provoke me without consequences?â
âHmph, Su Lin, you know what youâre up to,â Ye Feng retorted, unfazed.
Su Lin was tall and well-built but never engaged in fights, unlike Ye Feng, who had been brawling since childhood. Ye Feng was looking for an opportunity to get back at Su Lin for all the pent-up frustration.
Su Lin nodded: âExactly as you said. And what can you do about it?â
âWhat can I do about it you say? Hehâ¦â Ye Fengâs fist swung towards Su Linâs nose with obvious malice, intending to disfigure him.
Su Linâs eyes grew even colder. He had hoped to settle this verbally, but it had escalated to physical confrontation. He quickly grabbed Ye Fengâs wrist, pulled him forward, and delivered a knee strike.
âUghâ¦â Ye Feng doubled over in pain, his face turning the color of liver. Su Lin had not held back with that strike.
After letting go of Ye Feng, who was too pained to retort, Su Lin looked down on him: âThought you were tough? Down on the ground after just one hit?â
Ye Feng looked at Su Lin, despair in his eyes, realizing he was completely outclassed. Even in a fight, he couldnât match Su Lin.
Su Lin dusted off his hands and addressed Ye Feng: âYe Feng, considering your childhood connection with Xiaoyu, I donât want to resort to other measures. But remember, that doesnât mean I wonât.â
âIn this society, a life can be both valuable and worthless. If you provoke me again, be ready for retaliation. It wonât be just words next time.â
Ye Feng listened to Su Linâs casual yet ominous words, feeling genuine fear. He knew Su Lin meant what he said. Who among the wealthy had entirely clean hands? Every tycoonâs initial accumulation had its bloody aspects.
âThis is both my first and last warning to you. I advise you to behave yourself!â With that, Su Lin walked away, leaving the statement hanging in the air. If Ye Feng continued to cause trouble, Su Lin wouldnât hesitate to take action.