“Big trouble? What big trouble do I have?”
Li Feng was taken aback. He clearly had not expected any major issues. His gaze fell on Feng Ling’er, and he suddenly smiled. “Feng Ling’er, has one of your admirers come to Tianhai City? He knows you like me and plans to cause trouble for me, so that’s my big trouble?”
“It’s not that at all, Li Feng. Can you be serious for once?” Feng Ling’er looked at him helplessly. She could not understand why this man was never serious, always teasing people.
“Alright, no more jokes. Feng Ling’er, what big trouble do you mean?” Li Feng put away his smile and asked.
“Li Feng, I came this time because I heard someone wants to deal with you.” Feng Ling’er looked at him and said, “I originally did not know it was you they were targeting. There cannot be many Li Fengs from the Yan Jing Li family. It must be you.”
“Who wants to deal with me?” Li Feng was not surprised. In this Imperial Hotel, countless people wanted him gone. If he reacted with shock to every one, his face might freeze.
“A man called Brother Peng.” Feng Ling’er replied.
“Brother Peng?” Li Feng realised. This Brother Peng was probably the one from the Emperor’s Pavilion. They indeed did not want to miss this opportunity. Though he knew of the conflict between the Emperor’s Pavilion and the four great families, he felt some anger but not excessive worry. After all, this business alliance meeting was held at the Imperial Hotel, the territory of the four great families.
“Yes, Li Feng. Who is this Brother Peng? Why does he want to deal with you?” Feng Ling’er asked.
“An enemy. But you need not worry, Feng Ling’er. A mere Brother Peng is nothing to me. Comparatively, Ying Suyan’s trouble is the real issue.” Li Feng said calmly. Though he spoke thus, he did not dare be careless. He knew the Emperor’s Pavilion excelled at borrowing knives to kill. Every time they targeted him, they used others: Liu Shichao, Li Quan, the Black Stone Gang. They never acted themselves. This time would likely be no different.
Feng Ling’er glanced at him. “Then you must be careful too. Let us leave quickly. If Ying Suyan knows I am here, she will not let me go easily.”
“Feng Ling’er, how do you know Ying Suyan? It seems you have a big grudge.” Li Feng asked.
“It is a long story. You should think about solving your own trouble first.” With that, Feng Ling’er walked towards the door. At the doorway, she saw Li Feng still standing there and quickly said, “Li Feng, hurry up.”
“Oh, oh, coming.” Li Feng followed promptly.
The two left the room. Feng Ling’er pointed to the left corridor. “We go this way.”
“Alright.” Li Feng followed her leftward. After turning a corner, footsteps sounded ahead. Li Feng glanced at Feng Ling’er. If they had been half a minute slower, they would have been spotted. How did she judge the timing so perfectly?
But soon, Li Feng was drawn to her figure. She wore a service girl’s qipao, perfectly outlining her curvaceous body. It left him parched.
“I say, you still have not told me why you are here.” Li Feng suppressed his urge and asked.
“Telling you is useless.” Feng Ling’er turned, seeing his burning gaze, her cheeks flushing slightly.
“Where are you going now?” Li Feng continued.
“There is a junction ahead. We part ways there.” Feng Ling’er answered evasively.
Li Feng felt helpless. He had not expected her preparations to be so thorough. He could pry nothing out, even using emotional tactics.
From her actions, Li Feng knew he had underestimated her. Not only beautiful and skilled, she was highly vigilant and did not fully trust him.
But then, was he not the same?
Tap, tap, tap…
Footsteps came from ahead. Feng Ling’er’s face changed. She absolutely could not be discovered at the Imperial Hotel. Ying Suyan and Li Feng were exceptions, but others finding her would ruin her plan today.
In this long corridor with no rooms on either side, there was nowhere to hide. Retreating was too late. What to do?
And there was Li Feng too.
“Do not panic.” Li Feng saw her worry, stepped forward, took her hand, and smiled faintly.
Feng Ling’er looked at him, her expressive eyes seeming to ask what his plan was.
“Relax, I have a way.”
As the footsteps neared, about to turn into the corridor, Li Feng acted without hesitation. He pulled Feng Ling’er, pressed her against the wall, and kissed her fiercely.
“Mm…”
Feng Ling’er’s eyes widened in disbelief. She never imagined he would take advantage at such a moment.
At that instant, the people ahead approached. Two service girls, chatting as they walked. Their conversation clearly reached Li Feng and Feng Ling’er.
“Hee hee, Xiao Hong, with so many bosses at the Imperial Hotel today, seen any you like?”
“Xiao Wen, even if I have, it is useless. I need a big boss.”
“If one noticed us, our latter half of life would be set.”
“Yes, yes. Every year at this time, many sisters get picked by big bosses. So envious.”
“Xiao Hong, you must be in heat. You are not wearing anything underneath, are you?”
“You are wearing something? Those big bosses are all lechers. Wearing stuff is inconvenient.”
“True. Without, just lift the clothes and it is done.”
“Hee hee. So you think the same.”
As they chatted, they neared Li Feng and saw him pinning Feng Ling’er in a kiss. They exchanged glances and quickened their pace past them.
A short distance away, their voices rose again.
“Another sister got ahead. So envious.”
“Yes, yes. Why not me? I have the figure, the looks, the skills.”
“Xiao Wen, figure and looks do not matter. Skills do. Serve the boss well, and his heart is yours.”
“Yes, yes…”
Their voices faded. Li Feng released Feng Ling’er. Under his passionate kiss, her cheeks were crimson, eyes misty.
“Alright, safe now.” Li Feng grinned excitedly. He had finally tasted her cherry lips. Sweet, soft, unforgettable.
“Li Feng, you did that on purpose, right?” Feng Ling’er panted, reacting after a while, glaring at him.
“Of course not. This was the best way to avoid detection.” Li Feng said quickly.
“Humph, I doubt it.” Feng Ling’er huffed. During the kiss, her mind had blanked. By the time she reacted, the girls were there. Not wanting exposure, she endured.
It was her first intimate kiss in over twenty years. She felt dizzy, body heating, defences crumbling.
Gradually, she savoured the kiss, responding shyly.
Thinking back, she felt mortified. She had responded. But she had to admit, the tingling sensation was exquisite.
“No, it was the only way.” Li Feng insisted. Though true, he would not admit it to her.
“Humph, your fault. Now they think I am that kind of woman.” Recalling their parting words, Feng Ling’er hid her face in shame.
“That kind?” Li Feng smiled.
“Humph, do not pretend with me.” Feng Ling’er huffed, then suddenly asked, “From how skilled you were, have you done this with many women?”
“No, no. It was instinct. And you cooperated well.” Li Feng said.
“Who cooperated?” Feng Ling’er jumped as if stepped on. This bastard said she cooperated. She would never.
Even if beaten to death, she would not admit it. Too embarrassing.
“Did I say that? No.” Seeing her anger, Li Feng played dumb. Experience told him admitting now would be dire.
“You…” Feng Ling’er glared furiously. The bastard was feigning ignorance.
“Let us go quickly. Someone else might come. Unless you want to try that method again. I do not mind.” Li Feng’s gaze lingered on her lips, a glint in his eye.
Uh…
Feng Ling’er reacted, hurrying forward. She did not want him taking advantage again.
Li Feng smiled faintly and followed.
At the fork, Feng Ling’er stopped. “Li Feng, stop following. I have things to do.” She turned into another corridor and left.
Li Feng watched her departing figure with a smile, not pursuing. She had her matters, he had his. The Imperial Hotel was no place for romance.
Only after she vanished did Li Feng turn and head to the hall via the other corridor.
