"It's not your fault, you don't need to blame yourself." Lin Feng waved his hand, chuckling carefreely. "Your fighting skills aren't bad, it's just that you were too drunk... Just don't drink too much next time. You should know, alcohol doesn't mix well with business!"

Xie Nan flushed again. He didn't particularly like alcohol, but tonight he was in high spirits, especially since it's uncommon to meet a rich and easy target like Long Xiaoyun...

"Alright, alright... Brother Feng, Brother Nan was just happy today, let's not dwell on it..." The 'easy target,' Long Xiaoyun, chuckled, trying to smooth things over.

Lin Feng didn't intend to pursue the matter. Besides, Xie Nan got injured partly because he hadn't stepped in to help, so Lin Feng naturally didn't say any more.

"Well then, A'nan, you don't look too seriously injured. Take advantage of the two days while Hotpot City is being renovated and rest up. You should be back to your lively self in a few days. I'll still need you to keep an eye on the place later on, so have your wits about you..." Lin Feng advised, chuckling. He was determined to be a hands-off boss now...

Indeed, Lin Feng currently had plenty of money and didn't care much about his small share from the Wind Fire establishment. In time, he planned on using his share to establish an emergency fund to help those of his employees who were in need...

"I got it, Brother Feng! I'm fine, don't worry. As long as I, A'nan, am around, I assure you no one will dare to cause a scene in our place. You won't have to be concerned in the future!" Xie Nan said excitedly, looking at Lin Feng.

"Hehe..." Lin Feng chuckled noncommittally. He had absolute faith in Xie Nan; this kid definitely had the spirit. However, he was somewhat uncertain about his capability...

It wasn't about other skills; specifically in terms of fighting, Lin Feng felt Xie Nan was still somewhat lacking. He could handle ordinary brawls with customers, of course, but if he encountered a true expert, Xie Nan would probably be no match. At that point, forget about maintaining order; he'd be lucky to avoid a beating himself.

It seems I need to help Xie Nan improve his skills, Lin Feng thought to himself...

Then, Lin Feng turned his head to look at Zhou Yang, who was quietly smoking next to him without saying a word, and asked with a smile, "Zhou Yang, what do you think of Xie Nan as a person?"

Zhou Yang jerked his head up upon hearing Lin Feng's question, grinned, and said, "Brother Feng, your judgment is never wrong. Brother Nan is definitely capable... And don't worry, I'll always be here on guard. No need to fear anyone causing trouble..."

"You'll be here all day?" Lin Feng was taken aback by Zhou Yang's words, unsure whether to laugh or cry. "You have that much free time?"

"Of course, I do! This place has booze, women, and fights. I wouldn't trade it for any amount of money! I've decided, whenever I'm free, I'll make myself resident here..." Zhou Yang said with a carefree smile, looking completely nonchalant.

He'd heard of resident singers, but never a resident brawler... Lin Feng's face darkened. He naturally trusted Zhou Yang's skills, but this guy's reasoning sounded a bit odd...

"Oh, cut it out! You're never serious!" Lin Feng didn't take Zhou Yang's roguish grin and lack of seriousness to heart. However, Lin Feng didn't have very high expectations for Zhou Yang either. He knew Zhou Yang had only recently left the White Wolf Squad and probably treasured this tranquil lifestyle. Letting him enjoy a bit more of this peaceful life wouldn't hurt.

Letting his brothers live peacefully in China was, after all, Lin Feng's initial intention...

Of course, Lin Feng also knew that with these brothers around, capable of stirring up a bloody storm at any moment, tranquility wasn't a likely outcome...

However, Lin Feng didn't want Zhou Yang and Xie Nan to follow the old path of the Qingzi Sect. After all, this was China, and Lin Feng didn't want them to miss out on this last sanctuary.

Just as everyone was chatting happily, Lin Feng suddenly heard a few coquettish complaints coming from the room where Xue Qingyi and the others were...

"Hmph... Aoxue, let's go. Let's see if Lin Feng will go with her or come back with us. I refuse to believe Lin Feng is blind! Surely, our combined charm can't be outweighed by hers alone?"

Surprised, Lin Feng turned his head. He saw Su Zi indignantly pulling Ning Aoxue's delicate hand, storming out of the private room with a look of discontent as she spoke.

Ning Aoxue also wore an icy expression, though she wasn't as impulsive as Su Zi. However, the dissatisfaction in her eyes was still evident as Su Zi half-pushed, half-pulled her out of the bar...

"What's going on?" Lin Feng was stunned. He then saw Xue Qingyi following behind the two women, looking at him with a half-smile that wasn't quite a smile, a crafty look on her face...

"What did you say to them?" Lin Feng coughed lightly. Stared at by Xue Qingyi, he didn't immediately chase after Ning Aoxue and Su Zi. Instead, he gave Lu Pengju a look, signaling him to follow and protect the two women. Then, with a somewhat embarrassed expression, he looked at Xue Qingyi and asked in a low voice.

Lin Feng indeed felt somewhat guilty facing Xue Qingyi. There were many reasons, but the most important one was that he felt he owed her sister... In fact, he also felt indebted to Xue Qingyi herself.

Therefore, when speaking to Xue Qingyi, Lin Feng was very careful with his tone, not wanting her to feel too much pressure...

Unfortunately, no matter how careful Lin Feng was, he still underestimated a woman's sensitive psyche.

"Are you interrogating me? Feeling sorry for those two great beauties?" Xue Qingyi asked in a low voice, a faint smile on her face...

"No... no..." Lin Feng felt immense pressure. He didn't actually know what Xue Qingyi was thinking. Lin Feng, who had always deeply respected women's feelings, now felt torn. He was indeed worried about Ning Aoxue and Su Zi, a dilemma Su Zi had just highlighted, but he couldn't just abandon Xue Qingyi...

Forced to choose, Lin Feng ultimately chose Xue Qingyi...

"I didn't say anything to them... I just told them about how you took care of me since I was about ten, and then mentioned that I'm very important in your heart, that's all..." Xue Qingyi said to Lin Feng nonchalantly, but the triumphant look on her face betrayed her true thoughts... In fact, Xue Qingyi was flaunting the depth of her relationship with Lin Feng in front of Su Zi and Ning Aoxue. She even revealed that she and Lin Feng had already been intimate, deliberately making Su Zi and Ning Aoxue burn with envy, jealousy, and resentment... Su Zi was somewhat better, openly showing her vexation. But the crucial part was Ning Aoxue, who had always hidden her feelings; though clearly upset, she could only pretend to be indifferent...

Seeing such a scene, Xue Qingyi actually felt a twisted sense of pleasure. It had to be said that the environment Xue Qingyi grew up in was somewhat unusual, leading to her personality being a bit different from ordinary people...

"Ah..." Lin Feng's head throbbed; a guilty sweat broke out on his forehead. As a man who habitually harbored ulterior motives, he naturally knew that Ning Aoxue and Su Zi actually had vague feelings for him. With Xue Qingyi saying such things in front of them, he would probably find it very difficult to face the two women in the future...

More importantly, Lin Feng couldn't blame Xue Qingyi at all; she had merely told the truth.

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