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"I don't have a dad..." In the end, Ouyang Qian squeezed out these few words through her teeth and then said nothing more.
At this moment, even Lin Feng, no matter how foolish he was, understood that he had touched on Ouyang Qian's painful memories. He could only sit there with her, not knowing the actual circumstances.
However, despite his desire to know, some things really couldn't be forced. So, Lin Feng didn't continue to ask. After all, if Ouyang Qian wanted to tell him, she would do so on her own; if she didn't want to share, no amount of questioning from Lin Feng would make a difference.
But as he watched her, Lin Feng increasingly felt that something was wrong because Ouyang Qian was actually sitting there in tears. Her rain-soaked pear blossom-like face was truly pitiful. Finally, Lin Feng couldn't help but walk over and gently pat Ouyang Qian's back, softly comforting her, "It's okay, it's okay. I'm here for you."
Little did he know that this gentle pat would only make Ouyang Qian cry harder. Eventually, she wrapped her arms tightly around Lin Feng's waist and cried freely in his embrace.
"Uh..." As he comforted her, the unexpected intimacy caught Lin Feng off guard. However, at that moment, he naturally couldn't push Ouyang Qian away; he could only continue his previous action of gently patting her back while offering words of comfort.
"I'm here for you; don't cry." Unconsciously, Lin Feng uttered these words.
"Huh?" Ouyang Qian had just been overwhelmed with emotion and had ignored the surroundings and Lin Feng's presence. Now that she was gradually calming down and heard Lin Feng's words, she opened her eyes and looked up at him in surprise.
Lin Feng suddenly realized that his words seemed a bit ambiguous; they sounded like a boyfriend's promise to his girlfriend.
But at this moment, Lin Feng couldn't take back what he had said. Although both of them had felt awkward earlier, at least it hadn't been explicitly stated. If he were to retract his words now, it would truly become awkward.
"Uh... what I meant is that we are considered siblings now, right? You can come to me for help with anything," Lin Feng could only say in a rush.
"Heh... I just lost my composure a moment ago; please don't mind it, Lin Feng," Ouyang Qian responded to Lin Feng's comment and felt less awkward as she smiled at him.
"Since I've already called you Sister Qian, it's fine; no need to worry about it." Lin Feng naturally didn't mind. Being embraced by Ouyang Qian, who was almost regarded as a goddess by all the boys in school, he felt no disgust whatsoever.
"Just Sister Qian..." At this moment, Lin Feng realized that although Ouyang Qian said this, she still maintained her original position of holding onto him tightly. He wanted to remind her but didn't know how to phrase it.
"Oh, I..." Although Lin Feng didn't say it outright, following his gaze, Ouyang Qian noticed that he was looking at the hands wrapped around his waist. She understood what was happening and quickly released her grip while thinking about how to explain herself. Her face turned red all the way to her neck.
Looking at Ouyang Qian's face, Lin Feng knew that her earlier actions were unintentional, driven by her overwhelming sadness. She was also preparing to lighten the mood with a few jokes.
Little did he know, before Lin Feng could say anything, a blushing Ouyang Qian hugged his waist again, causing Lin Feng to turn red in an instant.
"What's wrong? Is it not okay for my sister to hug her brother?" This was Ouyang Qian's shy attempt to find a reason to embrace him openly, as she wanted to avoid feeling embarrassed in front of her younger brother.
Lin Feng didn't expect Ouyang Qian to be so bold, but he quickly understood her intention; it was all about avoiding awkwardness.
"Hehe... alright," Lin Feng could only suppress his feelings and respond.
"What I mean is, should my sister hug you again? Otherwise, you might say I'm stingy later," Lin Feng added.
"I..." That previous statement had taken all of Ouyang Qian's courage to say, and now, hearing Lin Feng's words made her blush even more, leaving her speechless.
"Hehe... I was just joking. Sister Qian, don't take it to heart," Lin Feng explained upon seeing Ouyang Qian's reaction.
After that, Lin Feng and Ouyang Qian fell into silence. However, their relationship had grown closer, so despite the lack of conversation, there was no awkward atmosphere between them.
"By the way, Lin Feng, I'll pay you back for the medical expenses you covered later," Ouyang Qian said after a moment of silence.
"Hehe... it's no big deal; you don't need to pay me back," Lin Feng replied. He had no intention of asking Ouyang Qian for money; a few hundred yuan was a small amount for him.
"I know you have money now, but having money doesn't mean you can spend it recklessly. Be sensible," Ouyang Qian said, taking on the role of an older sister quite seriously.
"Hehe... I'm not spending money recklessly. Helping Aunt with her medical expenses can't be considered wasteful," Lin Feng responded.
"Well, I can't argue with you on that point, but you must accept this money. Don't make it difficult for me," Ouyang Qian insisted. She understood Lin Feng's reasoning but felt the need to repay him for her own peace of mind.
Fine, since refusing would make things difficult for her, Lin Feng decided not to insist any longer and agreed to Ouyang Qian's request.
Next, Lin Feng chatted with Ouyang Qian for a while, but in the end, Ouyang Qian still did not tell her why her mom was malnourished, nor did she explain why she showed that expression when Lin Feng mentioned her father.
Lin Feng knew that Ouyang Qian didn't want to talk about it, so she suppressed her curiosity and didn't steer the conversation in that direction again.
As the night grew late, Ouyang Qian began to urge her to leave.
"Lin Feng, you should go back and rest. Even though you don't seem to care much about school right now, you've been there for a year. You can't afford to not graduate. Some things can be neglected, but you at least need to earn your credits, understand?" Ouyang Qian said, sounding like a homeroom teacher addressing Lin Feng.
"Yeah, I know. I won't give up on my studies. Well, since Sister Qian is starting to hurry me along, I'll take my leave now. Good night." Seeing that Aunt Qian's condition had stabilized, Lin Feng decided not to linger and waved goodbye as she prepared to leave.
As for the academic concerns Ouyang Qian mentioned, Lin Feng had no intention of giving up on her studies. It wasn't just for the diploma; it was also for her foster mother's earnest hopes. For her sake, Lin Feng was determined to graduate honorably and return home.
In fact, Lin Feng was even thinking about earning some scholarships to bring home and make her elders happy. After all, in their eyes, no amount of money Lin Feng brought home could compare to the joy of receiving a scholarship from school.
Regarding how to obtain those scholarships, Lin Feng already had a plan. Although she hadn't attended many classes, when it came to studying ability, Lin Feng could guarantee that even those who only focused on studying in college couldn't match her skills. After all, Lin Feng had a photographic memory, while most of what was taught in college consisted of theoretical knowledge.
What is theoretical knowledge? It's knowledge that requires a high level of memorization. Unfortunately, if it were about other subjects, Lin Feng might have to think twice. But when it comes to memory skills, Lin Feng felt confident that if she claimed second place at school, no one would dare claim first.
Therefore, with her photographic memory ability, obtaining scholarships would be a piece of cake.
As for those who studied hard but lost out on scholarships because of Lin Feng's presence, she could only say sorry; after all, her foster mother valued scholarships highly. To make her elder happy and reassured, Lin Feng had no choice but to take the opportunity without hesitation.
Leaving the hospital late at night meant that the school gates were likely closed. Thus, Lin Feng reluctantly chose to head back to Wolf Gang.
After making a call to Li Zhong, Lin Feng discovered they were having fun at a bar operated by Wolf Gang.
Lin Feng was quite familiar with bars; after all, she spent the latter half of her previous life in one. Now that she had been reborn, she thought visiting a bar wouldn't be such a bad idea.
Moreover, since Lin Feng was feeling bored and Li Zhong and the others were at the bar, she decided to go check it out.
The bar is essentially a synonym for chaos. Here, you can choose to vent your emotions or get completely drunk. Of course, the prerequisite is that you ensure your wallet won't be snatched by pickpockets who specifically target this place.
At night, it tends to be quite dark here, whether it's the lighting or other aspects. Therefore, if you're going to hang out in a bar, especially for young girls, it's best to stop if you don't have some assurance or someone accompanying you. Because here, one night might teach you the harsh realities of society.
Fortunately, these concerns are not something Lin Feng has to worry about. Not only does he have the strength to back himself up, but no one would dare to cause him trouble. Even if the Wolf King and his crew are around, they wouldn't let Lin Feng suffer any losses.
It would be a joke if their boss were to lose out; that would be like slapping their own faces.
So, after confirming Li Zhong and his crew's location, Lin Feng drove over to the Night Bar.
Night Bar—a rather cliché name, but then again, bars aren't exactly places of elegance, so it doesn't really matter.
The valet was quite perceptive. Seeing Lin Feng arrive in an Audi, he recognized him as a big spender and hurriedly provided attentive service to ensure Lin Feng was satisfied enough to give them a tip.
However, unfortunately for them, Lin Feng didn't have a habit of tipping. Besides, even if he wanted to give one, he didn't have any change on him.
Of course, the valet was also an outer member of the Wolf Gang. If he had known Lin Feng's identity, he might not have felt dissatisfied about not receiving a tip.
Lin Feng was unaware of the valet's thoughts. Once he parked the car, he entered the bar in search of Li Zhong and his crew.
Li Zhong and his crew weren't in a private room. It's quite strange; some people prefer spending money on private rooms while Li Zhong and his group preferred drinking and chatting in the main hall. Perhaps this is just a case of "different strokes for different folks."
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