"Miss, what's this about?" Lin Bo pulled up to the villa where Lin Shiyun stayed, intending to deliver her breakfast. What greeted him was an unusual sight—Ye Feng holding Lin Shiyun's hand as they strolled leisurely toward him. The key detail? Lin Shiyun was dressed in a man's shirt. Lin Bo didn't need to guess twice to figure out the owner of that shirt.
"Lin Bo," Lin Shiyun exclaimed in surprise when she saw him. She instinctively tried to pull her hand away from Ye Feng's grasp, but Ye Feng held on tightly. Left with no choice, she gave him a reproachful glare and approached Lin Bo, still hand-in-hand with Ye Feng.
"I forgot my keys last night, and it started raining," Lin Shiyun explained, her cheeks tinged with a faint blush. "Luckily, Ye Feng's house is nearby, so I stayed there overnight."
"Oh, I see," Lin Bo replied with a knowing smile, noting the hint of embarrassment on her face.
"You two talk, I'll go change," Lin Shiyun said, retrieving the keys from Lin Bo before retreating into the villa to change her clothes.
Lin Bo turned back to Ye Feng, his expression curious as he asked, "So, anything you'd like to say?" Lin Shiyun was like a granddaughter to Lin Bo, as he had watched over her since she was a child. Her demeanor, coupled with the way she looked at Ye Feng, didn't escape his notice.
Lin Bo could see the affection in her eyes—a warmth and tenderness unmistakable to anyone observing. However, he couldn't ignore the weight of Lin Shiyun's background. Although he cared for her deeply, Lin Bo understood that anyone who wished to be with her would need to undergo careful scrutiny. After all, gaining approval from her family would be no easy feat.
Ye Feng caught the unspoken meaning in Lin Bo's expression and spoke directly, "I love Shiyun. I want to give her a happy life."
Lin Bo raised a skeptical eyebrow. "It's easy to say such things, but providing happiness isn't as simple as it sounds. Young man, you still have much to learn." While Lin Bo appreciated Ye Feng's sincerity, he also knew the complexities of Lin Shiyun's world—one that few could navigate.
"No matter who stands in my way, I won't give up on being with Shiyun," Ye Feng replied firmly. Though he wasn't fully aware of Lin Shiyun's background, he was confident that his own family's power could rival any challenges ahead.
Lin Bo chuckled softly. "Confident, are we?" He had to admit, Ye Feng's calm and composed demeanor was a rare quality among the younger generation. It was clear that Ye Feng wasn't just another spoiled heir.
"Of course," Ye Feng replied with a faint smile.
"Young man," Lin Bo said thoughtfully, "know your limits and avoid rash decisions. You're at an age where it's easy to be impulsive, but the road ahead won't be smooth. If the young lady likes you, I won't interfere, but you should prepare yourself for what's to come."
With those words, Lin Bo turned and left. He had delivered breakfast and had no intention of staying to play the third wheel. Despite his caution, Lin Bo couldn't help but feel a flicker of approval for Ye Feng. The young man carried himself with confidence, lacked the arrogance typical of wealthy heirs, and clearly had the ability to win Lin Shiyun's heart—qualities that couldn't be overlooked.
As Lin Bo's car disappeared down the road, Ye Feng smirked. "What would he think if he knew Shiyun and I have already crossed that line?" The thought amused him, and he watched Lin Bo's retreating figure with a playful glint in his eye.
Meanwhile, Lin Bo, sitting in his car, made a quick phone call. "Look into this Ye Feng. If there's nothing problematic, inform the master," he instructed. When it came to Lin Shiyun, he believed her family deserved to be informed and prepared for any developments.
Back in the villa, Lin Shiyun emerged in fresh clothes, her cheeks slightly pink as she saw Ye Feng squatting by the roadside, a blade of grass dangling from his lips.
"Where's Lin Bo?" she asked.
"He left. Didn't want to hang around and play third wheel, I suppose," Ye Feng quipped, flashing her a teasing grin.
"He didn't say anything?" Lin Shiyun asked, her tone tinged with suspicion. As her father's trusted steward, Lin Bo was known for being meticulous. The fact that he hadn't raised any concerns"Alright, alright, leave it to me. Stop worrying about everything and let's head to school," Ye Feng said, smiling at Lin Shiyun, who still seemed somewhat puzzled.
Little did they know, far away in Tianjing, Lin Shiyun's father, Lin Weiyuan, burst into laughter upon hearing the news. But that's a story for another time.
"Ye Feng, you're really the boss! Unbelievable—you managed to win over our school's queen in just one night!" As soon as they arrived in the classroom, Fan Tong couldn't help but notice Lin Shiyun's slightly awkward gait and her glowing, rosy complexion. Though inexperienced, Fan Tong had spent years studying these matters from afar and could easily piece together the details.
"What are you going on about, you skinny monkey? Speak clearly!" Hao Jian, overhearing, looked confused.
"He's just talking nonsense. Don't bother with him," Ye Feng said, smiling faintly at Fan Tong's mischievous grin and Hao Jian's perplexity. However, Lin Shiyun, overhearing their conversation, blushed furiously, her face as red as an apple. In retaliation, she discreetly pinched Ye Feng's arm.
"Ow! Don't pinch me!" Ye Feng winced as her small hand found its target.
"Ahem, class is starting," the Chinese teacher on early duty announced from the podium. Although tempted to intervene in the playful banter between Ye Feng and Lin Shiyun, the teacher refrained. After all, Ye Feng was the top student in the grade and had special privileges granted by the principal. Interfering would likely achieve little besides causing unnecessary trouble.
"Already?" Ye Feng muttered, glancing at the teacher. It wasn't that the class had started early; rather, Ye Feng and Lin Shiyun had arrived at school later than usual, making the morning reading session seem shorter.
"Fine, I'll just take a nap," Ye Feng said, leaning on his desk to enter the lottery system space. The excitement from the previous night had left him too distracted to recall the system notification that had popped up. Only now did he remember there was something to attend to.
"Why are you napping again?" Lin Shiyun asked, displeased as she watched him lie down. While she knew Ye Feng excelled academically, she worried about how others might perceive him. She didn't want anyone to think he was merely a slacker coasting through school.
"Do you know the saying, 'There's no such thing as bad soil, only overworked oxen'? Who was making such a fuss last night? I'm exhausted!" Ye Feng lifted his head to look at Lin Shiyun, a wicked grin spreading across his face.
"You—!" Lin Shiyun stammered, her face turning crimson. She had no comeback. The mere thought of the previous night left her too embarrassed to speak.
Yesterday, the author had some errands and could only manage one chapter. I hope readers can understand. This chapter was written with some difficulty due to a lack of inspiration, but I hope for your continued support.
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