"I... I..." As Lin Feng approached, Wei Liang felt his legs weaken. He retreated a few steps and cried out subconsciously, "Mr. Jiang, save me, save me..."

He only realizes he's scared now, after I told him to leave earlier? Hearing Wei Liang's cry for help stirred unpleasant feelings in Jiang Hua. If I weren't in desperate need of money, I wouldn't be in this demeaning position again!

Yet, once Wei Liang called for help, Jiang Hua, despite his reluctance, had no choice but to step forward. He positioned himself between Lin Feng and Wei Liang, watching Lin Feng vigilantly. "My friend," Jiang Hua said solemnly, "this was our mistake. The Young Master was blind and offended you. I apologize on his behalf. Please, show mercy and spare us!"

Lin Feng glanced at Wei Liang, whose gaze flickered nervously behind Jiang Hua, and shook his head. "Let the one who erred apologize," he said to Jiang Hua. "You can't do it for him. Let him come out and apologize, and we'll see if my friend will forgive him!"

Wei Liang wanting someone to teach me a lesson is one thing, Lin Feng thought. But trying to take advantage of Li Liping? That's an unforgivable sin! Still, if Li Liping doesn't want to pursue it, I can't be bothered with an ineffectual fop like Wei Liang...

"Make Wei Liang apologize?" Jiang Hua was taken aback, a hint of difficulty appearing on his face. I know Wei Liang's type—fearless and stubborn. Making him back down won't be easy... But facing a terrifyingly skilled man like Lin Feng, if Wei Liang refuses to budge, this could end badly. As difficult as it is, I have to try...

"Young Master, since it was a misunderstanding, could you... perhaps apologize to this gentleman's friend?" Jiang Hua softened his tone, gently coaxing Wei Liang, who was behind him, in a low voice.

"Apologize..." Wei Liang gritted his teeth, his expression complex as he looked at Lin Feng. He obviously means for me to apologize to Li Liping. But I, Wei Liang, have always considered myself above everyone else. How can I stoop to apologizing to someone, especially in front of a beautiful woman?

"SPURT— Ah! Help me, my chest hurts so much..." Just then, Mr. Wang, whom Lin Feng had thrown aside, suddenly coughed up a mouthful of bloody foam, his voice weak as he pleaded for help.

Seeing Mr. Wang's miserable state, Wei Liang's legs turned to jelly again. Jiang Hua told me to leave right at the start, he recalled. He must have known he was no match for Lin Feng... If I don't apologize, will I end up beaten half to death like Mr. Wang?! I definitely don't want to suffer like that...

"This... beautiful lady... I-I'm sorry. What happened earlier... I was too rash. I apologize..." Finally, Wei Liang, still shielded by Jiang Hua, swallowed his humiliation. He gave a slight bow towards Li Liping and spoke softly.

Li Liping glanced at Lin Feng before quietly nodding, accepting Wei Liang's apology. This is the Longyue Building Club, full of influential people. I don't want Lin Feng to escalate things too much.

"Sir, may we leave now?" Jiang Hua asked Lin Feng earnestly, his tone serious.

Throughout the encounter, Jiang Hua remained poised to act, not daring to lower his guard for even a moment, fearing Lin Feng might seize Wei Liang if he wasn't prepared.

Lin Feng glanced at Wei Liang and waved his hand dismissively. "His apology wasn't very loud," he said nonchalantly, "but I can't be bothered with the details. All of you, scram!"

Hearing Lin Feng's contemptuous reply, not only Wei Liang but also Jiang Hua felt their expressions darken with deep humiliation. After all, the Hengliang Group and the Wei family aren't as simple as they appear on the surface!

Jiang Hua, however, said nothing more. He had Little Qin and Little Li help the fallen Mr. Wang, who couldn't get up, and then silently escorted Wei Liang away.

As he was leaving, Wei Liang stared fiercely at Lin Feng, memorizing his face and silently vowing, You won't get away with this! I've lost so much face because of you. My father will definitely get revenge for me! He won't let you off!

...

With his keen perception, Lin Feng naturally noticed the venomous glint in Wei Liang's eyes as he left. But I couldn't care less, he thought. Plenty of people want revenge on me. Who does Wei Liang think he is? He'll have to get in line if he wants to try anything...

What worries me a little, though, is that cowardly Wei Liang might not dare to come after me directly. He might target Li Liping or Cao Ying instead. That would be troublesome!

"You two, if you don't have anything planned this weekend, it's best to stay home. Don't go out without a bodyguard," Lin Feng advised Cao Ying and Li Liping, his expression somewhat grave.

Cao Ying nodded slightly. She was a homebody; her mother, Wang Yueqin, had dragged her to the Longyue Building Club to meet Lin Feng. Since she rarely went out, there was naturally no need to worry about anyone trying to harm her.

"Why are you so tense? Are you really worried about... us?" Li Liping, seemingly in high spirits, smiled at Lin Feng and asked with a laugh.

"I'm not worried about you. I'm worried about your cousin," Lin Feng replied bluntly, his expression impassive.

"Hmph... If you're not worried about me, why did you pick a fight with that Young Master Wei just now? I thought he was quite handsome, you know. You're such a busybody!" Li Liping retorted playfully, feigning a regretful expression.

"Huh? You're interested in that Young Master Wei? Why didn't you say so earlier?" Lin Feng was stunned. I didn't expect Li Liping to think that way. Could I have been wrong from the start? Does she actually like Wei Liang's type? Did I meddle for no reason?

"Pfft! Who likes him?" Li Liping's face flushed slightly, her beautiful eyes twinkling with amusement as she looked at Lin Feng with mock disdain. "He can't even compare to you. How could I possibly like him?!"

"Comparing him to me? Am I really that bad?" Lin Feng shook his head, somewhat speechless. "I'm way more handsome than him, okay!"

"COUGH. COUGH." Lin Feng's narcissistic declaration made Li Liping cough. Her bright eyes flicked towards him as she laughed. "Well, aside from looks, where you clearly can't compete with him, you *might* just barely edge him out in other areas..."

Damn, it's so annoying when girls are this blunt, Lin Feng thought, feeling a bit awkward and shutting his mouth.

Actually, I do think Wei Liang looks a bit more delicate than me. As a man, you need to be virile! So, it's better to be rugged... Women like 'em rough!

Cao Ying watched Lin Feng and Li Liping's lively banter with a smile, a strange feeling stirring within her. My cousin used to really dislike Lin Feng. How come she's chatting so happily with him now?

Li Liping herself hadn't even realized how animated her expressions became when talking to Lin Feng—a liveliness she'd never shown with any other man.

"Did you two drive here? I can give you a ride home first," Lin Feng offered with a smile in the parking lot, pulling out his car keys.

"Sorry, I drove my Carrera GT. My cousin and I will head off first. You can take your time getting back in your old clunker!" Li Liping dangled her Carrera GT keys triumphantly in front of Lin Feng. Then, laughing, she pulled Cao Ying away, leaving a dumbfounded Lin Feng standing there.

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