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Not long after the two finished their conversation, Meng Li arrived. Today, she was clearly in a good mood and had bought a lot of ingredients to treat Lin Feng to a meal.
"Sister Meng, you really don't have to go through all this trouble. If I had known, I wouldn't have stayed," Lin Feng said, genuinely surprised by the amount of food Meng Li had brought. He quickly helped her carry the groceries while speaking.
Lin Feng understood that Meng Li wanted to thank him with this meal, but he really hadn't expected her to put in so much effort.
"Hehe... Lin Feng, this meal isn't just to thank you. I'm happy today, so just consider it a celebration with me," Meng Li said cheerfully, smiling ever since she entered the house.
"Hehe... alright then, I'll keep you company, Sister Meng." Since Meng Li had said that, Lin Feng had nothing else to add.
"Good, now just sit there and don't move. We'll be eating soon," Meng Li replied, satisfied with his response. She directed Lin Feng to sit on the sofa and wait for the meal.
"Okay." Lin Feng could only obediently sit there.
Although Lin Feng grew up in a rural area and did his fair share of household chores, he really didn't know how to cook. The few dishes he could make were barely enough to fill his stomach and were learned later when he left home for university from Dong Jie.
All of this stemmed from his Foster Mother, who was no less significant than his biological mother in Lin Feng's eyes. She often said that a man should not linger in the kitchen, which is why she never taught him how to cook.
Lin Feng's help around the house mainly involved tidying up or doing heavy lifting. He knew that his Foster Mother meant well and hoped he would achieve great things in the future. This was also why the previous Lin Feng felt too ashamed to return home after ending up like he did in his past life, even if it meant seeing his mother and sister just once.
He knew that his mother and sister would not blame him, but he could not forgive himself. He also felt unworthy of their love.
He felt guilty towards them, which was one of the reasons why Lin Feng often numbed himself with alcohol.
Seeing Lin Feng listen to his sister so attentively, Mengqi had a moment of realization, but she did not say anything.
Once Meng Li went into the kitchen to cook, Mengqi approached Lin Feng and began to ask some questions that had suddenly piqued her interest.
"Lin Feng, why do you listen to your sister so much?" Mengqi was now quite familiar with Lin Feng and opened with a straightforward question.
"Hehe... Is it unusual for me to listen to your sister?" The expression that had briefly crossed Mengqi's face did not escape Lin Feng's notice. He was not surprised by her question and answered calmly.
"Hehe... Lin Feng, you're very composed," Mengqi said with a smile, realizing that Lin Feng had already anticipated what she wanted to ask.
"Do you think I should be flustered?" Lin Feng asked.
"Well, are you not planning to tell me the truth and just pretending to be calm?" Since she had already been direct, Mengqi was not shy about being blunt again.
"Hehe... The reason is simple. Your sister helped me when I was at my most helpless, without considering her own interests. So, I regard her as a friend—a very good friend." This time, Lin Feng was genuinely calm. He knew that in his heart, Meng Li was a good friend or perhaps even like an older sister to him.
"Is this what it means to be grateful and repay kindness?" Mengqi asked, putting aside her curiosity for a moment after hearing Lin Feng's response.
"Perhaps," Lin Feng replied after a moment of thought, nodding.
"Do you think I'm someone who repays kindness?" Mengqi quickly shifted the topic again, demonstrating her quick thinking.
"Haha... I don't know." Lin Feng heard Mengqi's question and immediately understood what she was hinting at, but he pretended not to know.
"I will repay you, Brother Lin Feng." Unexpectedly, Mengqi, who had become quite familiar with him and no longer treated him as a stranger, thought for a moment and said this to Lin Feng.
"Haha... You're still young; you should focus on your studies. Maybe in the future, you'll be qualified to help me." Upon hearing Mengqi's words, Lin Feng smiled and patted her head.
Lin Feng originally planned to cultivate Mengqi into a capable assistant under his wing, but he knew that she was a strong-willed person. Therefore, he didn't mind teasing her a bit.
Different people require different approaches to unlock their potential.
"Alright, go inside and help your sister. I'm getting a bit hungry." Lin Feng didn't want to continue discussing this topic with Mengqi. While it was good to motivate her, it needed to be done in moderation—he couldn't let her realize he was teasing her, nor could he push her too far in the opposite direction. So at this moment, Lin Feng took the initiative to change the subject.
"Okay, I'll go help my sister." Seeing Lin Feng say this without suspicion, Mengqi obediently went inside to assist her sister.
But could Mengqi really not see that Lin Feng was teasing her? After all, she was quite an extraordinary individual.
After Mengqi left, a familiar feeling arose within Lin Feng. He hadn't expected that by casually helping Meng Li and Mengqi, he would once again gain "Virtue Value."
However, it made sense; although he had done it effortlessly, his actions had preserved the dignity of the two sisters, which would naturally make them grateful from the bottom of their hearts.
At this moment, Lin Feng felt a deep sense of satisfaction.
This feeling was something Lin Feng was already familiar with, but every time he experienced it, he still felt a thrill that made him look forward to the next opportunity to do good deeds.
After quite some time, just when Lin Feng was feeling faint from hunger, the Meng sisters began serving the dishes.
Seeing that they started serving the dishes, Lin Feng felt both excited about being able to eat soon and concerned that if he continued to look so weak, it would disappoint Meng Li and the others. So, he quickly perked up and helped them with serving the food.
Lin Feng had never cooked before, but he could manage to carry a dish or two. Besides, although he sometimes had a strong masculine attitude, he didn't mind helping women with tasks as long as everyone was happy; he wouldn't have any objections.
A real man should have great ideals and ambitions. Of course, the most important thing is to achieve significant accomplishments rather than fuss over trivial matters in life.
That said, Lin Feng still paid attention to certain details. It was a bit complicated, but he always had his own ideas and principles. One could say he was a man with a strong personality.
He was more than willing to help women with tasks like washing dishes or cleaning, but he was quite demanding when it came to the integrity of his partner. If he had a woman, he wanted all of her.
Once everything was set up, Lin Feng and Meng Li took their seats, and everyone began to eat.
Lin Feng was already starving, and since it was just the three of them celebrating together, there wasn't much fuss. He picked up his chopsticks and started eating right away.
Meng Li and Mengqi couldn't help but smile at Lin Feng's straightforwardness.
Indeed, Lin Feng's casual approach to diving into the meal felt more genuine than merely complimenting their cooking skills, which made the two aspiring cooks feel very satisfied.
When those who cook see others enjoying their food, it naturally brings a sense of fulfillment.
After having some food to fill his stomach, Lin Feng picked up a drink and said to Meng Li and Mengqi, "Come on, I was so hungry earlier that I almost forgot this meal is for celebration. Let's raise a glass."
Having just come from a bar-like place, Meng Li and her sister naturally didn't want to drink alcohol. As for Lin Feng, he no longer cared much for alcohol in this life; his tolerance had improved significantly due to his training compared to his previous life. However, he usually wouldn’t drink unless necessary.
Knowing how Meng Li and the others felt, Lin Feng chose not to drink alcohol but instead picked up a beverage to toast with Meng Li and Mengqi.
"Well, come on, let's have a drink. I'm really happy today," Meng Li said as she saw Lin Feng being particularly thoughtful by using drinks instead of alcohol. She raised her glass as well.
"Yes, I was too thoughtless before, causing you and Brother Lin Feng trouble. I will definitely change in the future," Mengqi said, also raising her glass.
"Alright, let's drink..." Hearing Mengqi's words, tears shimmered in Meng Li's eyes as she spoke and downed her drink in one go.
For the sake of her only sister, Meng Li had already shed countless tears recently. Fortunately, heaven had eyes and allowed her to meet Lin Feng. This time, the tears were different; they were tears of joy.
Lin Feng saw this and also finished his juice with Mengqi.
"Look at me, I'm so embarrassed, Lin Feng. I'm sorry for making you laugh. Come on, Qier, let's toast to Brother Lin Feng," Meng Li quickly wiped her tears and said to Mengqi.
"Yes, let's toast to Brother Lin Feng. You're a good person," Mengqi said, putting away her playful demeanor and raising her glass to Lin Feng.
"Hehe... no need to say thank you; that would be too polite. Let's raise our glasses together and toast to a better tomorrow," Lin Feng replied.
Then the three of them drank up. For Meng Li and her sister, today was a special day, and they believed in what Lin Feng said: tomorrow would be better.
The three of them ate and laughed together. Lin Feng happily indulged in the food, while Meng Li had prepared a feast that he completely devoured.
I must say, the cooking skills of these two sisters were impressive. However, there was one thing: no matter how much Lin Feng asked, Meng Li and her sister refused to tell him who made which dish; they only encouraged him to guess.
So Lin Feng began guessing. In fact, his intention was to determine which dish belonged to whom based on their confirmations or denials. However, he clearly underestimated the sisters' intelligence; although they let him guess, when he did figure it out, they remained silent and refused to answer, making him guess thoroughly.
In the end, Lin Feng could only eat in frustration, focusing on the dishes as he expressed his dissatisfaction by eating heartily.
However, the more Lin Feng ate, the happier the two sisters laughed, and in the end, Lin Feng still couldn't figure out which dish was made by whom.
Well, they finished the meal happily, and Lin Feng and Mengqi agreed on the time and place to meet the next day before leaving.
Of course, Lin Feng did not let Meng Li know about this agreement with Mengqi. This was a mutual understanding between Lin Feng and Mengqi. Lin Feng was afraid that if Meng Li found out that he introduced Wolf King to them, she might feel rejected. Meanwhile, Mengqi thought that their sister might have some concerns due to insufficient understanding in certain aspects, so she directly asked Lin Feng not to tell her sister.
In the end, the two of them hit it off and decided to keep this matter from Meng Li.
Then, Lin Feng bid farewell to the sisters. Since they lived together, Lin Feng naturally would not stay over.
Moreover, Lin Feng believed that Meng Li would not have any intention of inviting him to stay over.
Lin Feng knew that no matter how much Meng Li trusted him or appreciated him, she would never extend such an invitation, even if it was just for a simple overnight stay.
In short, after staying at Meng Li's house until around nine o'clock in the evening, Lin Feng left.
Originally, Lin Feng planned to meet up with Wolf King and the others right after leaving Meng Li's house. After all, he had just started a meeting in the afternoon but got delayed by this matter with Meng Li. However, thinking about how difficult it would be to introduce Mengqi to Wolf King, he decided to wait until tomorrow for their introduction before holding the meeting. There was no need to make multiple trips; if Wolf King and his group didn't mind the trouble, he certainly didn't want to add to it.
Thus, while taking the bus, Lin Feng kept an eye out for any misconduct happening on the road.
Lin Feng never forgot to do good deeds to accumulate "Virtue Value", knowing that he was not invincible yet and still needed to upgrade his magic ring. Good deeds were still necessary.
Of course, through these days of doing good deeds, Lin Feng had begun to enjoy the feeling of helping others.
In the past, he had no thoughts of saving the world; he believed it was better to focus on living well himself first.
However, although Lin Feng currently has no grand ambitions to save the world, he does not oppose the idea of suddenly acting like a hero and doing some righteous deeds.
After all, there is the "Virtue Value."
What disappointed Lin Feng was that in recent days, a "Catman" had emerged in the city, causing those lawbreakers to become more restrained. In any case, during the journey from Meng Li's house back home, Lin Feng did not encounter any opportunities to act heroically.
However, seeing that his reputation had already made those lawbreakers more cautious, Lin Feng's disappointment faded significantly.
Although Lin Feng did not consider himself a great person, he would still feel pleased if the world could be peaceful and prosperous.
After getting off the bus, Lin Feng went straight home and then called Li Zhong.
"Li Zhong, we had a meeting this afternoon. Although we didn't finish, I think everyone got the gist of it. Let Wolf King and the others think it over. We'll continue the meeting tomorrow morning. Also, I'll introduce Meng Li's Sister, Mengqi, to you all tomorrow. She's quite an interesting girl." Since there would be another meeting tomorrow, Lin Feng naturally needed to inform Li Zhong, knowing that Li Zhong would relay his message to Wolf King and the others.
"Okay, Feng Shao, I understand," Li Zhong replied with a nod on the other end of the line.
"Alright, that's all. I'm hanging up now." There was no need for pleasantries between Lin Feng and Li Zhong; once the matters were discussed, they ended the call.
Then, Lin Feng began to take a shower and prepare for bed.
"Well... I'm going to sleep a bit early tonight," Lin Feng thought as he lay in bed.
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