"Director Li, what do you mean by this?" Liu Changhong frowned. He knew that Li Jiawei, being a figure in the official venue, was usually shrewd and not the type to rashly state his position on matters. Now that Li Jiawei had stepped forward to support Lin Feng, he definitely had his reasons.

Li Jiawei certainly had his reasons, but he didn't intend to explain them to Liu Changhong.

The Liu Family was indeed very impressive in Harbor City, but their primary business interests weren't in Jiangzhou. Therefore, to Li Jiawei, Liu Changhong's status wasn't particularly prominent; Ning Aoxue was even more important to him than Liu Changhong.

However, since Lin Feng—the person Mayor Cao had asked him to pay attention to—was also here, Lin Feng was naturally Li Jiawei's main concern.

Liu Changhong didn't know why Li Jiawei was speaking up for Lin Feng. Lin Feng himself was also completely bewildered; he didn't even know Li Jiawei.

Ignoring Liu Changhong's question, Li Jiawei extended his hand to Lin Feng and said with a faint smile, "Young Brother Lin Feng, hello. I'm Li Jiawei from the Mayor's Office. It's a pleasure to meet you."

The Director from the Mayor's Office?! Lin Feng instantly guessed Li Jiawei's true background. So, the person speaking up for him was actually one of Mayor Cao Tiannan's men... However, Lin Feng couldn't understand why Li Jiawei was being so polite to him.

Lin Feng calmly extended his hand and shook Li Jiawei's lightly, replying just as calmly, "A pleasure to meet you too."

Seeing Lin Feng's composed and unperturbed demeanor further convinced Li Jiawei that this young man was no ordinary person.

Glancing at his watch, Li Jiawei said to Liu Changhong coolly, "Mr. Liu, I only scheduled half an hour for our meeting today. Mayor Cao is waiting for me to report back afterward. If you still have matters to discuss, we can consider scheduling another time."

"You..." Liu Changhong's expression changed. He took a deep breath, stared at Li Jiawei in silence for a few seconds, his mind racing. He knew Li Jiawei was using his position to pressure him into letting Lin Feng go.

Although he didn't understand why the Mayor's secretary would suddenly show such warmth towards Lin Feng and even speak up for him, Liu Changhong knew he had to make a choice.

He had, after all, spent over a month arranging this, asking Li Hongming to use the Changhe Group's connections to get in touch with Li Jiawei, and had even flown in specially from Harbor City, all just to secure this precious half-hour meeting.

Having paid such a hefty price, how could Liu Changhong let a trivial matter cause him to miss his discussion with Li Jiawei?!

He just couldn't figure out what was so special about Lin Feng to make Li Jiawei repeatedly step in on his behalf!

"Forget it. Let the young ones handle their own affairs. Director Li, let's get down to business!" After giving Lin Feng a long, hard look, Liu Changhong reluctantly waved his hand, signaling for the others to leave while he remained to discuss investment locations with Li Jiawei.

"Daddy, you have to stand up for me..." Liu Yu was dumbfounded. She couldn't believe Liu Changhong would just abandon her like this!

"Stop your fussing and get out now! If you dare say one more word, I'll have someone send you back to Harbor City immediately!" Knowing Secretary Li was displeased, Liu Changhong sternly rebuked Liu Yu and shooed her out.

Su Zi glanced at Li Jiawei curiously. She didn't know him but could vaguely guess his identity. She couldn't help but wonder why such an important figure would so openly speak up for Lin Feng. Did Lin Feng have secrets she wasn't aware of?

Su Zi couldn't help but turn her curious gaze to Lin Feng, and Ning Aoxue also eyed him suspiciously.

"Don't look at me. I don't know who that Director Li is either..." Lin Feng was just as puzzled, so naturally, he couldn't clear up Su Zi's and Ning Aoxue's confusion.

"Hmph! You, woman surnamed Ning, and that bastard bodyguard, you're lucky this time! My daddy doesn't have time to deal with you today, so he's letting you off for now. But I'm telling you, don't think this is over. I won't let you off the hook!" Stepping out of the Ninth Heaven restaurant, Liu Yu suddenly blocked Lin Feng and Ning Aoxue's path, warning them aggressively.

This time, however, Liu Yu finally knew to hold back a little. She didn't flaunt her pathetic sense of superiority, afraid Lin Feng might slap her again.

Li Hongming was in a terrible mood. He had originally hoped to witness the discussion between Liu Changhong and Li Jiawei and use the opportunity to build connections with both of them. Unfortunately, thanks to Liu Yu, it had all gone down the drain.

Now, seeing the foolish Liu Yu still trying to provoke Lin Feng, Li Hongming couldn't be bothered with her anymore. He turned and left without a sound.

Lin Feng, too, couldn't be bothered with the boisterous Liu Yu. He casually lit a cigarette, glanced at the two beauties beside him with a faint smile, and asked offhandedly, "Do you two want to continue shopping?"

Seeing Lin Feng's confident air as he ignored Liu Yu, Ning Aoxue suddenly felt a wave of relief. It was a good thing she hadn't tried to persuade Lin Feng to apologize to the Liu Family earlier; he really would have been angry.

Who on earth was this guy? How could he always be so effortlessly confident, as if nothing could ever faze him? Even Director Li from the Mayor's Office would step in for him?

"I don't want to shop anymore. I don't know what Aoxue thinks?" Su Zi shook her head. She had taken a flight that morning and wasn't feeling very energetic.

"I don't feel like it either. I have rehearsal tonight. Let's go back and get some rest," Ning Aoxue said agreeably, not insisting.

"You... you're all infuriating me! WAAAH..." Liu Yu, ignored by the trio, finally wailed, her voice thick with tears. When she remembered Li Hongming, she was shocked to realize he had vanished at some point, making her feel even more heartbroken. "Brother Hongming? Brother Hongming, where are you..."

Lin Feng, Ning Aoxue, and Su Zi were momentarily taken aback by Liu Yu's display, then they all smiled in unison. This woman truly was exceptionally foolish...

Paying Liu Yu no further mind, the three of them took the elevator to the underground parking lot and drove back to the villa.

Su Zi went to her room to sleep, while Ning Aoxue began to wash up, apply makeup, and go over her script, preparing for the evening's rehearsal.

Lin Feng, with nothing else to do, watched television for a while.

Around five in the afternoon, the sound of a car was heard outside the villa. A black Mercedes suddenly pulled up to the entrance. A tall, handsome young man in formal attire stepped out of the car, walked to the villa's front door, and rang the doorbell.

Lin Feng opened the door. He glanced at the handsome young man outside, whose hair was slicked back immaculately, and noticed he was holding a single rose. Lin Feng's eyes narrowed slightly as he asked in a low voice, "Who are you, and why are you ringing the doorbell?"

The young man outside clearly hadn't expected Lin Feng to be the one to open the door. He glanced at the house number again before asking, "I'm Zheng Xiaolong, a third-year student majoring in Performing Arts at Jiangzhou University of Art. The university has arranged for Ning Aoxue and me to host the welcoming gala. Excuse me, is this Ning Aoxue's residence? I'm here to pick her up for the on-site rehearsal."

Dressed so ostentatiously and holding a rose to pick someone up—was there any doubt about Zheng Xiaolong's intentions? Instantly, Lin Feng felt his mood sour considerably.

"Then wait!" Lin Feng slammed the door shut and went back to watching TV.

After a good while, Ning Aoxue, having heard the commotion, came downstairs and asked curiously, "Lin Feng, wasn't there a guest outside? How come I didn't see anyone come in?"

"Some fellow named Zheng Xiaolong showed up," Lin Feng said casually. "If he hasn't left yet, he's probably still squatting outside the door..."

If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know < report chapter > so we can fix it as soon as possible.