“Li Feng, how are you doing?”
As soon as He Zhiwu and the others left, Hu Yuanyuan hurried into the hospital room. Seeing Li Feng lying on the bed, she asked with concern.
“I’m fine, just got bitten by a mosquito,” Li Feng said, his gaze settling on Hu Yuanyuan with a smile.
“Hmph, at a time like this, you’re still acting tough.” Hu Yuanyuan glared at him. When she’d received the news of Li Feng’s attack, her world had spun, as if it were collapsing. It was then she realized how important Li Feng was to her.
“I was in agony, practically knocking on Yama’s door. But at the gates of hell, I thought, ‘I can’t die yet. My beloved Yuanyuan is waiting for me to care for her.’ That thought filled me with strength. I punched the Black and White Impermanence coming to grab me, sent them flying, and slipped back to the living world while they weren’t looking.”
Li Feng grabbed Hu Yuanyuan’s delicate hand, saying earnestly, “Yuanyuan, if it weren’t for you this time, I’d really be dead.”
“Pah, you’re still being slick at a time like this,” Hu Yuanyuan snapped, glaring at him, though a faint sweetness stirred in her heart.
“I’m telling the truth.” Suddenly, Li Feng let out an “ouch.”
Hu Yuanyuan quickly asked, “What’s wrong?”
“It hurts here,” Li Feng said, pointing to his abdomen.
“I’ll get a doctor right away,” Hu Yuanyuan said urgently.
“No need, just rub it for me.” Li Feng placed her hand on his abdomen.
“Really?”
“Mm.” Li Feng nodded.
Hu Yuanyuan, unsuspecting, gently rubbed his abdomen, asking, “How’s that?”
“Much better. Yuanyuan, your hands are like a miracle cure. One rub, and the pain’s almost gone,” Li Feng said, closing his eyes in enjoyment. “Yes, yes, just like that. A bit lower, Yuanyuan. Lower.”
“Here?” Hu Yuanyuan moved her hand slightly downward.
“A bit lower still.”
Hu Yuanyuan reached further, only to touch something soft. After a couple of rubs, she noticed a change and realized what it was. Blushing furiously, she glared at Li Feng. “You’re bullying me!”
She twisted his waist hard.
“Ouch!”
Li Feng let out an exaggerated cry, grabbing her hand with a shameless grin. “Yuanyuan, I just wanted you to check if it’s still working. This concerns your happiness for the rest of your life.”
“What’s it got to do with me? If it’s broken, serves you right for causing trouble,” Hu Yuanyuan said, her face red, avoiding his gaze. If he hadn’t held her hand, she’d have fled in embarrassment. She’d touched *that*—she was done for, no longer pure.
“I’m still a virgin, haven’t even touched my wife. If it’s broken, I’d be letting down my ancestors above, my parents below, and my wife in between,” Li Feng said solemnly.
“Pah, who cares if you let anyone down,” Hu Yuanyuan huffed.
“Hehe, looks like Yuanyuan’s admitting she’s my wife. For that alone, I’ve got to stay safe and sound,” Li Feng said with a sly grin.
Hu Yuanyuan lowered her head in shame, unable to meet his eyes. She found herself losing more control around Li Feng, not angry at his teasing but faintly delighted.
After some playful banter, Hu Yuanyuan asked, “Li Feng, what happened this time? Why did those attackers want to kill you? Who are they?”
Shaking his head, Li Feng said, “I don’t know who they are. They were well-trained, well-equipped—clearly not ordinary assassins. If I weren’t so skilled, I might not have survived.”
He glanced at Hu Yuanyuan and added, “You should be careful these next few days.”
“You think they might target me?” Hu Yuanyuan’s expression changed.
“I’m not sure, but it’s possible,” Li Feng said, shaking his head. He suspected the Emperor’s Pavilion most, though they were only after him. Still, he couldn’t rule out them targeting Hu Yuanyuan, and other potential enemies might also go after her.
“We haven’t offended anyone, have we?” Hu Yuanyuan said, then looked at Li Feng. “Have you offended someone?”
“Me? Maybe.” Li Feng hadn’t planned to tell Hu Yuanyuan about the Emperor’s Pavilion or the Black Stone Gang, but there was no point hiding it now. Besides, he’d soon need financial support from the Fengyuan Group, so he might as well come clean.
With that, Li Feng pulled Hu Yuanyuan to sit on the bed and told her everything that had happened since the last car race, omitting only that he was a transmigrator.
Hearing his account, Hu Yuanyuan was shocked. She hadn’t imagined so much could happen in just over a month. Even more shocking was that Li Quan, Li Feng’s loyal follower, had been plotting to kill him.
“Li Feng, how could the Emperor’s Pavilion and Li Quan…” Hu Yuanyuan was baffled. To her, Li Quan, who’d grown up with Li Feng, was the closest person to him besides his parents. How could he betray him?
“Yuanyuan, don’t forget who we are. I’m the young master of the Li family, the primary heir. That status alone makes me a target for many,” Li Feng said with a sigh. Honestly, if he hadn’t transmigrated into the body of the Li family’s young master, his life might be better. He wouldn’t have to face inexplicable enemies like the Emperor’s Pavilion, Li Quan, or the Black Stone Gang. But as the Li heir, he’d gained no benefits, only a heap of trouble.
If there was any benefit, it was probably the beautiful fiancée before him.
Hu Yuanyuan fell silent. Born into a prominent family, she understood his words. She’d always thought Li Feng lived carefree, but she hadn’t realized the life-and-death struggles he faced behind the scenes.
In contrast, despite her hard work managing the company, her life was far easier than his.
She’d always wondered why Li Feng, long deemed a failure, had suddenly shone so brightly. Now she realized he’d willingly let himself be called a failure for over twenty years to protect himself. How else could his sudden transformation be explained?
Thinking of this, Hu Yuanyuan’s mood grew heavy. To endure being called a failure for over twenty years—what incredible resilience. Compared to him, her achievements seemed insignificant.
“Yuanyuan, I don’t know who’s after me this time. Since they failed to kill me, they might target you next. You need to be cautious for a while.”
Unaware of her thoughts, Li Feng said earnestly, “I’m the Li family’s primary heir, and you, Hu Yuanyuan, are my wife, the young madam of the Li family. No one can guarantee they won’t come after you. Honestly, I’ve dragged you into this.”
Hu Yuanyuan quickly covered his mouth. “Don’t say that. I don’t care about being dragged in.”
Li Feng kissed her hand, and she pulled back like lightning, glaring at him. “At a time like this, you’re still being improper.”
“So sweet!” Li Feng said, feigning intoxication. Seeing her about to snap, he quickly added, “Alright, serious talk.”
“Don’t worry, I’ll be careful,” Hu Yuanyuan said, though fear flickered in her eyes. She was just a woman with no combat ability. If attacked, she’d be helpless.
Li Feng patted her hand. “Don’t worry. I’ve arranged two bodyguards for you. Combined with the ones your father assigned, as long as you avoid secluded places and ambushes, you’ll be safe.”
Hu Yuanyuan was stunned. She hadn’t known Li Feng had arranged bodyguards for her. Her heart warmed, feeling his care. Being protected felt wonderful.
“But…” Li Feng hesitated.
“But what?” Hu Yuanyuan asked.
“The bodyguards I arranged were set up secretly not long ago. Your father’s bodyguards don’t know about them. If there’s a conflict, you’ll need to step in to stop it,” Li Feng said.
“Me?”
“Yes, you. Your father’s bodyguards only know you and will only listen to you,” Li Feng explained.
“Why not inform them now?” Hu Yuanyuan asked, puzzled. “Wouldn’t that prevent any conflict?”
“No need. This is a test for my men. If they’re discovered by your father’s bodyguards, they’re not qualified. Besides, having them protect you openly and covertly is safer,” Li Feng said.
Hu Yuanyuan nodded, standing up. “I understand. Li Feng, rest well. I have company matters to attend to, but I’ll visit later.”
“Wait,” Li Feng called.
“What else?” Hu Yuanyuan asked.
Li Feng tilted his face. “Kiss me before you go.”
Hu Yuanyuan blushed, glaring at him.
“Just one kiss!” Li Feng said expectantly.
After a moment’s hesitation, Hu Yuanyuan leaned down, pecked his cheek, and fled the room like a startled deer. Li Feng chuckled, seeing her flushed face.
