After hearing Li Liping's form of address for the woman, Lin Feng naturally recognized the elegant, dignified woman in the fur coat before him as Wang Yueqin, Cao Ying's mother and the wife of the mayor of Jiangzhou City.

Wang Yueqin had given birth to Cao Ying, a great beauty possessing both charm and appearance. Naturally, Wang Yueqin was a beauty herself. Her still-youthful face was full of elegance and intelligence, embodying both beauty and nobility. The polite smile on her face, rather than revealing her attitude, was more of a mask.

Lin Feng could not see through Wang Yueqin's true intentions, but he could sense that, at this moment, Wang Yueqin was not in a good mood.

"Li Ping," Wang Yueqin's expression turned stern. She spoke to Li Liping coldly, her tone indifferent, "didn't I tell you to go straight back to school for your classes? Why are you here? Are you taking my words lightly, or do you think I, as your aunt, have no control over you?"

"I... I'll go now..." Li Liping, feeling guilty, didn't dare to make eye contact with Wang Yueqin. She mumbled a few words and, without even greeting Lin Feng, took to her heels and fled.

"Hmph, that stupid girl!" Seeing Li Liping scamper off, Wang Yueqin scoffed, murmured under her breath, then turned her gaze to Lin Feng and asked indifferently, "You're Lin Feng, right?"

"Madam Cao, hello. I am Lin Feng..." Lin Feng looked at Wang Yueqin with a calm expression, a faint smile on his lips.

"Hmm!" Hearing Lin Feng address her, a hint of surprise flickered across Wang Yueqin's face. As the wife of the mayor of Jiangzhou City, she was accustomed to others recognizing her at first glance, but Lin Feng's way of addressing her was somewhat surprising.

I thought he'd call me 'Auntie' or something similar, Wang Yueqin mused, staring at Lin Feng. She said coolly, "If Lin Feng were dating Little Ying, it would be normal for him to try and get closer by calling me 'Auntie' after learning my true identity. His formal way of addressing me, devoid of any respect for an elder, has indeed caught me off guard."

Only then did Wang Yueqin begin to truly examine Lin Feng. His upper body was clad in a simple shirt and a casual windbreaker, his lower body in casual pants, and on his feet were plain sneakers. His entire outfit looked quite ordinary, with no discernible brand names. Although Lin Feng exuded a natural and comfortable aura, he lacked a certain touch of nobility.

Upon hearing Wang Yueqin's words, Lin Feng merely smiled and didn't respond. Instead, he asked, "May I ask why you summoned me here today, Madam Cao? Is there something you wish to discuss?"

He's not playing by the script, Wang Yueqin felt a flicker of annoyance. She gave Lin Feng a cold instruction, "Let's go inside to talk." Then, she turned and walked into a corridor, pushing open a door marked with a wooden plaque that read "Spring Dawn."

The room was semi-open, with one wall consisting of floor-to-ceiling windows that overlooked a landscaped garden with water features. The environment seemed very elegant.

In the tasteful small hall, there was a mahogany round table for ten, set with tea and refreshments. Seated by the table was an extraordinarily charming woman. Her black hair, smooth as a waterfall; her impeccably tailored professional attire; her tall, graceful figure; and the subtle, alluring fragrance she exuded... all made her seem like a lotus blooming in a hidden corner, quietly radiating its light. This beauty, quietly engrossed in a fashion magazine, was none other than Cao Ying, Lin Feng's "main wife."

Hearing the sound of people entering, Cao Ying looked up. When she saw Wang Yueqin and Lin Feng walk in together, her usually serene face instantly became flustered and tense. Her lips moved slightly, "Lin Feng..."

Wang Yueqin shot Cao Ying a glance, torn between amusement and exasperation, a spark of annoyance igniting within her. This silly girl, only greeting Lin Feng! Does she even see me, her own mother, standing here?

"Sis... Long time no see. How have you been?" Lin Feng greeted Cao Ying as if he had completely forgotten Wang Yueqin was standing right beside him.

You idiot, Lin Feng... Mom's right here! Don't call me that so casually!

Upon hearing Lin Feng's form of address, Cao Ying couldn't help but groan inwardly. I'm speechless! I really thought Lin Feng would be nervous in front of Mom and would properly call me Teacher Cao or Senior... Hearing him directly call me 'Sis'—I feel like fainting! Calling me so intimately—isn't that practically a confession?!

"Sis? Heh..." A knowing smile played on Wang Yueqin's lips. "Little Ying, I wasn't aware you had such a younger brother."

"I... Mom, Lin Feng and I are just ordinary friends. Please don't misunderstand, there's nothing going on between us!" Cao Ying blushed, feeling flustered and unsure how to respond to Wang Yueqin's teasing. In the end, she had to bite the bullet and explain.

"I have eyes to see whether you're 'ordinary friends' or not. No need for your input!" Wang Yueqin gently tapped Cao Ying's smooth, pretty forehead with her index finger and said softly, "Silly girl, go rest in the side hall for a bit. I have a few words to say to this 'younger brother Lin Feng' of yours."

Hearing her mother's teasing, Cao Ying's face grew even redder. At home, not even Cao Tiannan dared to easily defy the words of this beautiful mother of hers. Cao Ying could only obediently follow Wang Yueqin's command.

Cao Ying was a bit worried about the outcome of Wang Yueqin and Lin Feng's conversation, but there was nothing she could do. It was a situation to be taken one step at a time. I just hope Lin Feng is smart enough not to make things irreparable... Otherwise, even if I bring Dad in as reinforcements, it won't be enough to change Mom's mind, and then we'll really be in trouble...

Cao Ying rose gracefully from her chair. She cast a complicated glance at Lin Feng. After receiving a reassuringly firm look from him in return, she managed to compose herself and headed towards the side hall.

"It seems Little Ying trusts you a great deal!" As Cao Ying's mother, Wang Yueqin naturally deciphered her daughter's subtle psychological shifts from her small actions. She knew that after just one look from Lin Feng, Cao Ying's resolve had noticeably strengthened. This made her even more curious about Lin Feng. This young man... he's not as simple as he appears on the surface!

After Cao Ying left the hall, as Wang Yueqin's expression turned icy, Lin Feng felt the atmosphere in the hall abruptly grow colder. The Mayor's Wife truly has an imposing aura, he couldn't help but reflect.

"My relationship with Teacher Cao is quite good, so she naturally trusts me." Lin Feng met Wang Yueqin's gaze, a confident smile on his face. "I imagine that's also why you wished to speak with me, Madam Cao."

"You certainly have some nerve..." Wang Yueqin regarded Lin Feng, a faint smile on her lips, and said solemnly, "Truly Lin Zhonghua's son! It seems he's raised you well."

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