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“Xiao Ling is asleep. So you guys are hiding here drinking red wine without inviting me.” After sitting down, Lin Feng said to Su Rong and Chen Xinni.
“Hehe... isn't it a case of the capable taking on more work? I noticed that Xiao Ling likes you, so I sent Rong Jie away to give you a chance to spend time with her. How about it? Are you feeling resentful?” Chen Xinni naturally seized the opportunity to tease Lin Feng, quickly making a jab at him.
“Chen Xinni, did I say I was resentful? Xiao Ling is very cute, and I feel happy just spending time with her.” Lin Feng would not let Chen Xinni put him down like that. He had only made a light-hearted comment earlier; there was no sense of complaint. Xiao Ling held a significant place in his heart, and he was indeed eager to spend time with her. Since Xiao Ling had already asked him to accompany her, he would certainly do his best to make her happy. There was no conflict in his feelings; wasn't Chen Xinni just fabricating something out of nothing? It undermined the affection Lin Feng had for Xiao Ling.
“Alright, here, Lin Feng, this glass of wine is prepared for you. We saw you and Xiao Ling were having a good chat and didn’t want to interrupt, so we waited outside for you. You won’t hold it against us, will you?” Su Rong, noticing that Lin Feng and Chen Xinni were bickering again, quickly stepped in to smooth things over. Of course, it was also true that she had prepared a glass of wine for Lin Feng.
Having spent so much time together, Su Rong understood that Lin Feng and Chen Xinni were used to their playful banter; as long as she played the peacemaker, they wouldn’t really argue.
In fact, the suggestion to leave a glass for Lin Feng had originally come from Chen Xinni. However, some things were better left unsaid; Su Rong felt it was enough for her to understand.
“Yeah, Rong Jie is great.” Lin Feng, recognizing what Su Rong meant, avoided further banter with Chen Xinni and replied.
To be honest, Su Rong was quite refined. Just looking at the red wine she chose showed her taste.
The 1982 Château Lafite needs no introduction; it is priceless and not easily obtainable even with money.
Most importantly, the way Su Rong poured the wine into a high-stemmed glass for him indicated that she knew how to let the wine breathe. This showed that she was particular about such things; at least in terms of drinking, that’s how Lin Feng perceived it.
“An 1982 Château Lafite; indeed, the wine that Rong Jie offers is not ordinary.” Shaking the glass of wine in his hand, Lin Feng took a sip and after savoring it for a while, said to Su Rong.
“Hehe... as expected from an expert! You are a great benefactor to both my mother and me; how could we neglect you?” Seeing how professionally Lin Feng appreciated the wine, Su Rong realized he must be quite knowledgeable about red wine, which improved her impression of him even more.
A man who knows how to enjoy red wine can either be a hypocrite or a real man; clearly, Lin Feng was the latter.
“Hehe... if I weren't drinking with beautiful women and in such a pleasant atmosphere, I'd still prefer strong liquor—just one shot and it's refreshing.” In front of Su Rong, Lin Feng didn’t need to put on an act and spoke directly. He didn’t know why—perhaps it was because he had always had a good impression of her or because she was Xiao Ling’s mother. Whatever the reason, he felt an inexplicable trust towards her. This trust was gradually closing the distance between them.
Lin Feng trusted Su Rong, and likewise, she trusted him. Trust is the cornerstone of human relationships; with trust, two people can instantly become friends or even confidants.
Friends are not defined solely by the length of time spent together; sometimes, a deep connection can be formed in just a fleeting moment.
"Rong Jie, I knew I wasn't mistaken about you, Lin Feng. Would you like me to get you a different drink?" Su Rong said, complimenting Lin Feng for his straightforwardness before asking him.
"What's wrong, Rong Jie? Do you have white wine here?" Lin Feng was not surprised that Su Rong had red wine at her place, but he was taken aback to hear she had white wine.
It wasn't for any particular reason; it was just that Su Rong didn't give off the vibe of someone who would drink white wine. In fact, the idea of a woman in the prime of her life drinking alcohol didn't sit well with Lin Feng.
Of course, this was just Lin Feng's personal feeling. It wasn't fair to say that women who drink white wine are not good women. This was similar to his belief that women who smoke are not good women either; it was merely his own perspective and not a universal truth.
"Hehe... Although I don't drink much, I always keep a bottle or two of white wine at home. How about Moutai?" Su Rong maintained her cheerful demeanor, but Lin Feng sensed that her smile wasn't entirely genuine. Beneath her happiness, there seemed to be some hidden sadness, though she concealed it well.
"Forget it; I don't want to drink white wine right now. Red wine is just fine," Lin Feng replied. He had no intention of making Su Rong go out of her way to fetch white wine. He wasn't an alcoholic; since his rebirth, he had come to understand that life was full of hope and possibilities, which diminished his dependence on alcohol. Drinking was merely a matter of interest for him.
Moreover, if he drank white wine while Su Rong and her friend drank red wine, it would create an awkward situation that Lin Feng didn't want to cause.
"I'll get it for you anyway; it's a good opportunity for me to try it too. I've never had white wine before," Su Rong insisted as she stood up.
"Rong Jie, really, there's no need for that. Don't bother," Lin Feng thought about another issue at this moment: why did Su Rong suddenly want to drink white wine? According to what she said, she had never tried it before. As a nearly thirty-year-old mature woman, Lin Feng believed she shouldn't be acting this way.
Given this context, could there be another reason behind Su Rong's insistence on drinking white wine? Lin Feng had a vague idea but needed confirmation before he could be sure. Some matters required verification before he could draw conclusions.
"It's no trouble; I'll go get it now. I really want to try it. I've heard that white wine can make you drunk more easily," Su Rong disregarded Lin Feng's words and stood up completely, turning half her body away from him.
"Rong Jie, is something bothering you? Can you tell me about it?" There was no need for further guessing; Su Rong's insistence on getting the white wine and her last comment about its effects confirmed Lin Feng's suspicions. He could now be certain that there was a 90% chance Su Rong had something troubling her that she wanted to drown in alcohol.
In fact, all Lin Feng needed to do was reflect back on their encounter at the bar. A woman going out alone after work to a bar would indeed have something on her mind—it was hard to believe otherwise.
Now that he felt fairly confident in his assumptions, Lin Feng thought that as a friend, he should know what was troubling Su Rong. Regardless of whether he could help or not, having someone else trying to find solutions would be beneficial.
"Ah... to be honest, I do have something on my mind." Su Rong turned around to look at Lin Feng and Chen Xinni's sincere expressions and decided not to hold back any longer. She began to share her troubles with them.
Hearing this, Lin Feng understood that Su Rong was ready to confide in him about her worries.
Lin Feng listened attentively; with his current abilities, he might be able to help her.
"Well, I haven't told you yet, but I started my own cosmetics company. The company handles everything from production to sales, so over the past few years, I've managed to save up some funds."
"Oh, no wonder there are so many cosmetics and related books and magazines at Rong Jie's house. Last time, I thought Rong Jie was just someone who liked to learn about makeup. I didn't realize this was actually her business," Lin Feng remarked, recalling some items he had seen at her home.
"Yes, the company's performance was quite good initially. I thought it would be a great opportunity to expand the business while things were going well, so I started looking for partners. However, as soon as I wanted to expand, I fell into a trap set by my ex-husband. It's my fault for not being more cautious; I should have done a thorough background check on that person. That bastard is too cunning and colluded with my ex-husband, leaving me feeling cornered now." Perhaps having kept this bottled up for too long, Su Rong spoke candidly about the situation, giving Lin Feng and Chen Xinni a clearer understanding of what was happening.
"Since the situation has already occurred, let's not regret our past choices. Rong Jie, if you don't mind, could you elaborate a bit more?" Lin Feng knew that Su Rong wouldn't be careless about such matters and understood that her so-called "regret" was merely a sense of helplessness after the fact. He encouraged her, believing that there might still be a way out of this predicament.
"My cosmetics company is solely owned by me, but my ex-husband is also a technician managing a research team within the company. After we got married, I allowed him to invest his technical expertise in exchange for one percent of the company's shares. This time, he had already plotted with his... well... there's no need to be shy about it; he conspired with his lover to deceive me." Having given an overview of the situation earlier, Su Rong was now willing to share specifics. However, she hesitated when mentioning her ex-husband's "lover," clearly embarrassed.
Lin Feng pressed on with his questions until he finally understood why Su Rong was reluctant to speak up: her ex-husband's "lover" turned out to be a man. Lin Feng realized that any woman faced with such circumstances would find it difficult to discuss openly.
In reality, this wasn't Su Rong's fault; one could only blame her ex-husband for being... well, inappropriate.
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