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In the end, it turned out that Lin Feng had underestimated Xiao Ya; this girl really had some skills in cooking.
When the dishes were served, Lin Feng immediately picked up his chopsticks. After eating a few bites and temporarily suppressing his hunger, he slowed down and said to Xiao Ya, "Hey, your cooking is really good. How about we team up for meals in the future?"
"Full of yourself! Do you think I would cook for you if you hadn't helped me vent my frustrations?" Xiao Ya replied without a second thought.
"Haha... If that's the case, then forget it. Come on, let's have a drink." After swallowing a mouthful of spicy boiled fish, Lin Feng raised his beer to toast Xiao Ya.
"Sure, let's do it." Xiao Ya was quite enthusiastic about this; she came from the north where both men and women had a certain capacity for alcohol at the table.
After downing a glass of beer, their conversation opened up, mainly because Lin Feng asked Xiao Ya questions.
It wasn't that Lin Feng was being deliberate; the alcohol was just to lighten the mood. Since Xiao Ya was from the north, her tolerance for alcohol was no joke, so she wouldn't spill her secrets just because of one beer.
"Xiao Ya, I have a question that I'm quite curious about," Lin Feng began.
"Go ahead and ask. As long as I can answer, I won't refuse," Xiao Ya smiled and replied.
"Xiao Ya, you're the secretary to the president of Golden Dragon Group. Your monthly income must be close to ten thousand, right? Why are you still living in such a small place?" Lin Feng asked directly.
"Well, Sister Mei treats me well. With bonuses and everything combined, it's nearly ten thousand. But my mother back home is sick, and she raised me all by herself since I was little..." Xiao Ya seemed unreserved about this question and answered directly.
Although Xiao Ya didn't finish her thought, Lin Feng wasn't foolish; he understood the general situation and realized why Xiao Ya lived so frugally.
"Oh, I see. Is there anything you need help with?" Lin Feng asked after learning about Xiao Ya's circumstances.
After spending these days together, Lin Feng had indeed come to regard Xiao Ya as a friend. Moreover, with Lin Feng's current capabilities, helping Xiao Ya wouldn't be difficult at all.
Especially when it came to providing financial assistance to Xiao Ya. He felt confident about that.
"Ha ha... for now, there's no need. If I need help, I won't hold back." Upon hearing this, Xiao Ya felt a warmth in her heart. She didn't know why, but when Lin Feng said that, she felt that if there was ever something she needed help with, he would definitely assist her.
Of course, this was just a feeling, possibly because Lin Feng had just helped her twice in a row.
Knowing about Xiao Ya's family situation, Lin Feng didn't say much more on the topic. Instead, he and Xiao Ya chatted casually. Since they were at Xiao Ya's home, Lin Feng didn't drink much; he only had a couple of sips while eating.
As it got late, Lin Feng took his leave. Xiao Ya didn't insist on him staying longer; both of them were adults and understood that lingering might lead to misunderstandings.
Both Xiao Ya and Lin Feng cherished their friendship.
After saying goodbye to Xiao Ya, Lin Feng drove around aimlessly. Suddenly, he realized he didn't quite know where to go.
In the past, after dropping off Lin Mei, he would head straight home. However, having lived this way for half a month now, Lin Feng felt a bit restless with his routine.
After thinking for a moment, Lin Feng decided to check out a bar nearby. He had been in City J for some time but had yet to visit any local bars. Although he wasn't particularly fond of bars—having spent so much time in them in his previous life—he felt a bit bored and thought it might be better to see what the bar scene was like.
Since he was going to a bar, Lin Feng wouldn't drive there. The car wasn't his; it belonged to Lin Mei. Even if it were his own car, he wouldn't want to draw attention by driving a family vehicle into such a place. After all, if someone noticed the Lin family's car and targeted him because of it, that would be troublesome. Although the car was technically given to him by the Lin family, he didn't want to cause any trouble for them.
He parked the car in the garage and hailed a taxi to head out.
Lin Feng wasn't sure which bar was famous in the city and didn't bother looking it up. He simply got into the taxi and handed the driver some cash, saying, "Take me to the best bar in City J."
"Sure thing..." The driver noticed that although Lin Feng was young, he was quite generous with money. Realizing that this wasn't someone who lacked funds and judging by his confident demeanor, the driver figured he must be a regular at nightlife spots. So he happily began recommending places. Despite the chaotic nature of bars, he knew that since Lin Feng enjoyed this scene, he likely had some knowledge about it.
As the driver started the engine, Lin Feng was taken to what was touted as the highest-quality bar in City J.
After getting out of the taxi, Lin Feng looked up at the bar's name: Passion Bar. A smile crept onto his face; although the name sounded somewhat cliché, he believed that some things shouldn't be judged solely by their appearance.
Indeed, once inside, Lin Feng realized that this place was anything but cliché.
The divisions inside the bar were quite clear. There was a large dance floor, meant for those at the bottom of the social ladder, where delinquents were constantly twisting their waists with considerable enthusiasm.
Of course, given Lin Feng's age and temperament, he wasn't particularly interested in such places. Instead, he found himself intrigued by the Beverage Area, even if the name sounded rather tacky.
This area was considered more upscale within the bar, specifically catering to white-collar patrons. It was deemed high-end because the drinks here were quite expensive; beer was nowhere to be seen, only foreign liquors.
However, Lin Feng wasn't here to drink; he wanted to experience a certain atmosphere.
Naturally, encountering someone in the Beverage Area made Lin Feng feel that his visit tonight was indeed meaningful.
That person was none other than Li Shuzhen, the Public Relations Manager of Golden Dragon Group, who had "betrayed" Lin Feng.
Initially, Lin Feng had handed over Wang Jin's information to her so that she could expose Wang Jin under her own name. However, this woman ended up telling Lin Mei that she had provided the information herself, which led Lin Mei to discover Lin Feng's plan.
Although it wasn't a big deal for Lin Mei to find out—Lin Feng considered it a way to eliminate a threat to the company—he personally preferred to keep a low profile. He had thought that by giving the information to Li Shuzhen, she would take the opportunity to deal with Wang Jin and earn some credit for herself.
Well, since he ran into her here, Lin Feng naturally planned to have a good chat with her; after all, this round of drinks should be on her.
"Li Zhong, why are you here alone at the bar?" Lin Feng approached her and greeted her casually.
"Oh... it's Lin Zhu! What brings you here?" Li Shuzhen was surprised by Lin Feng's sudden appearance but quickly regained her composure as a Public Relations Manager and greeted him warmly.
"Just bored," Lin Feng replied naturally as he ordered himself a drink and said lightly.
"Lin Zhu, I'm really sorry about what happened last time. I'm just an employee; please bear with me." True to her role in Public Relations, she seemed aware that Lin Feng might hold some resentment regarding the incident and apologized directly without waiting for him to bring it up.
At that moment, Li Shuzhen's already stunning face wore an expression of helplessness that evoked sympathy from Lin Feng, causing him to regard her with newfound respect.
It seemed that this woman had faced considerable challenges to reach her current position.
In essence, working in Public Relations meant catering well to clients; thus, enduring grievances was inevitable. If a client made things difficult for you, it was merely a minor issue; if they had unreasonable demands, you had to handle them carefully.
That day, when Lin Feng heard Li Shuzhen speak, he realized that she was someone who adhered strictly to her principles. This made Lin Feng feel that it was quite rare. How should he put it? In this world, there are always some unspoken rules, and for Li Shuzhen to maintain her boundaries was truly commendable.
"Hehe... I'm just here today to enjoy a drink, Li Zhong is being too serious," Lin Feng wasn't one to nitpick over trivial matters, so he didn't make things difficult for Li Shuzhen.
"Hehe... Lin Zhu is indeed a straightforward person. Of course, this round of drinks is on me; otherwise, I would be lacking in manners," Li Shuzhen said, pleased that Lin Feng was so accommodating.
After some casual conversation, Lin Feng gained a general understanding of the difficulties Li Shuzhen faced in climbing to her current position through her own efforts. However, Lin Feng also confirmed that although Li Shuzhen appeared to be a Manager at Golden Dragon Group, she was still unaware of some truly core matters. In short, Li Shuzhen was not a core figure in the Lin family.
Of course, Lin Feng could accept this fact; after all, Li Shuzhen was an outsider, and the Lin family couldn't allow her to know too much.
With that in mind, this drink became an opportunity for Lin Feng to unwind with Li Shuzhen, and he found it quite enjoyable.
Just as Lin Feng felt he had drunk enough, an annoying voice suddenly rang in his ears—of course, directed at Li Shuzhen.
"Oh, isn't this Li Zhong? I invited you countless times and you said you were busy, yet here you are drinking with another man?" This irritating voice sneered from behind Lin Feng.
Interrupted while enjoying his drink, Lin Feng lost interest in continuing and turned around to see who had the audacity to disturb him while he was having a good time.
"This bar has everything good except for the flies," Lin Feng was not one to sit quietly; otherwise, he wouldn't have come to a bar late at night. Just as he was feeling bored, someone stepped forward. Naturally, he wouldn't waste such an interesting opportunity.
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