“You are looking for me?” Li Feng eyed Ying Suyan warily. She would not seek him out without reason. Was this about the condition he had mentioned to her last time?
At that thought, his gaze sharpened.
“Indeed.” Ying Suyan maintained her playful smile. Today she wore a pale green low-cut floral mermaid dress, her bright, lively eyes sparkling with vitality.
If not for her background, Ying Suyan would undoubtedly be a great beauty, the kind that stirred desire at first sight. Unfortunately, though she was stunning, in Li Feng’s eyes she was no different from Zhu Yuanyuan.
“What do you want with me?” Li Feng glanced at her once, then looked away. Beautiful as she was, she was not his type. He had no intention of letting her looks cloud his judgement. That would spell disaster for him.
“Young Master Feng, do you intend for me to discuss it here?” Ying Suyan gave a light laugh and glanced at Hu Yuanyuan.
“Why can it not be discussed here?” Li Feng countered. He kept few secrets from Hu Yuanyuan. What could not be said in her presence?
“Young Master Feng, I believe we should speak privately.” Ying Suyan turned to Hu Yuanyuan. “Sister Hu, I would like a private word with your man. You would not mind, would you?”
Sister Hu?
Li Feng’s eyes narrowed. Ying Suyan certainly knew how to ingratiate herself. In just two days, she had become “sisters” with Hu Yuanyuan. In a few more days, she might sell Hu Yuanyuan out without her even realising.
“How could I mind?” Hu Yuanyuan smiled.
“Young Master Feng, your woman has agreed. Surely you are not less magnanimous than a lady?” Ying Suyan turned back to Li Feng.
“Is Miss Ying using provocation?” Li Feng gave a cold laugh. “I hope you do not come to regret it.”
“Young Master Feng jests. Regret? Why would I regret anything?” Ying Suyan said with a beaming smile.
“Yuanyuan, rest here for now.” Li Feng turned to Ying Suyan. “Miss Ying, follow me.” With that, he left the ward.
“Sister Hu, do not worry. I will not do anything to Li Feng.” Ying Suyan said to Hu Yuanyuan with a wave.
“Miss Ying jests. What could you possibly do to him?” Hu Yuanyuan smiled.
Over the past few days of Ying Suyan’s visits, though she never stated her purpose, every third sentence concerned Li Feng. Hu Yuanyuan remained highly vigilant towards her.
She was not worried that Ying Suyan had fallen for Li Feng. He had already told her about Ying Suyan, and as the eldest daughter of the Ying family, even if she wanted to be with him, it would not be straightforward.
During their conversations these past two days, Hu Yuanyuan had observed Ying Suyan closely. Though she often mentioned Li Feng, there was no emotional flicker in her eyes. If she truly liked him, some feeling would show.
Thus, Hu Yuanyuan felt secure on that front, especially given the agreement between her and Li Feng.
Her only concern was that Ying Suyan’s intentions might harm Li Feng. She knew the difficulties he currently faced. Adding Ying Suyan would make things far harder. After all, Ying Suyan represented the Ying family in Tianhai City and commanded its resources.
These past two days, Hu Yuanyuan had probed Ying Suyan, trying to discern her purpose, but Ying Suyan seemed to sense it and deftly avoided the topic.
Hu Yuanyuan felt utterly helpless. She wanted to help Li Feng but could do nothing.
Unaware of Hu Yuanyuan’s complicated thoughts, Ying Suyan simply smiled at her words and followed Li Feng out of the ward.
“Miss Ying, after you.”
Leaving the ward, Li Feng led Ying Suyan to the adjacent rest room.
Ying Suyan gave a faint smile and entered.
“Young Master Feng…”
Before she could continue, she saw Li Feng close the door and approach her.
This would normally mean nothing, but the roguish grin on his face gave her a very bad feeling.
As he drew closer, that feeling intensified.
“Young Master Feng, you…”
Before Ying Suyan could ask what he intended, Li Feng suddenly closed in, pinning her against the wall before she could react.
“Li Feng, what do you think you are doing?” Ying Suyan’s expression changed dramatically, her gaze turning icy.
“Miss Ying, you wanted to be alone with me. Is this not what you had in mind, to get close?” Li Feng smiled, ignoring her furious stare. He leaned in, inhaling deeply near her chest. A faint, pleasant fragrance filled his senses.
“Li Feng, you…” Ying Suyan flew into a rage and struck out with a palm towards him.
Li Feng chuckled lightly, catching her hand effortlessly. The powerful force behind her strike dissipated harmlessly.
“Miss Ying, are you offering me a massage? Your hand is just as smooth, tender, and soft as when we danced last time.” Li Feng said with a cheeky grin.
“You…” Ying Suyan circulated her true qi, trying to break free, but no matter how she struggled, she could not escape his grip.
“What is it, Miss Ying?” Li Feng kept his roguish smile. Attack the mind first. He did not know why Ying Suyan sought him today, but he would not let her take control. Thus, he used this method to unsettle her.
He was unsure if it would work, but she was a woman, and such tactics rarely failed against women. Even if unsuccessful, he stood to lose nothing.
“Li Feng, if you do not release me, do not blame me for being rude.” Ying Suyan stared at him coldly.
“Rude? How exactly would Miss Ying be rude? Biting me with your mouth, or gently slapping me with those delicate hands?” Li Feng said playfully.
Seeing her face grow increasingly grim, he smiled and continued, “Truth be told, I rather look forward to Miss Ying being rude to me. No one has ever had that privilege.”
“Li Feng, you are supposedly the eldest young master of the Li family. Are you truly this despicable and shameless, bullying a weak woman?” Ying Suyan said coldly.
“Haha. If Miss Ying counts as a weak woman, then every woman in the world is weak. Miss Ying, I can release you, but first you must tell me your purpose.” Li Feng smiled.
A weak woman?
With strength around the third level Post-Heaven, could she truly be called weak? If so, what did that make ordinary women?
Moreover, with all her scheming against others, countless women had suffered because of her. Was that the behaviour of a weak woman?
“You… release me, and I will tell you.” Ying Suyan frowned. Being pinned against the wall felt extremely unnatural, almost like an intimate moment with a lover. This was not what she wanted.
“Cannot you say it right here? Miss Ying, if you wish to speak, do so now.” Li Feng shook his head. Women like Ying Suyan were dangerous. The moment he released her, she would regain composure, defeating his purpose.
“Li Feng, you would not want Hu Yuanyuan to know, would you? She is right next door. Shall I call her over now?” Ying Suyan gave him a cold look. Sensing he had no intention of letting go, she spoke icily.
“Miss Ying, this is a hospital. The soundproofing is excellent. You could shout at the top of your lungs, and Yuanyuan would hear nothing.”
Li Feng glanced at her and smiled. “Moreover, do you think I would release you if you called Yuanyuan? If you truly believe that, you are mistaken. I would not let go because of her arrival. Instead, I would show you the price of calling her.”
“You…” Ying Suyan’s expression shifted unpredictably.
“If you do not believe me, try it. There is nothing in this world that Li Feng dares not do. Besides, as the saying goes, even dying beneath a peony flower makes one a romantic ghost. You, Miss Ying, are certainly a beauty. Any man would be moved by you. Your existence must cause countless men sleepless nights. What I do is for the sake of men everywhere.”
Li Feng smiled at her. “So, if you do not wish me to do anything further, obediently tell me why you came today. Perhaps I will consider sparing you. Otherwise…”
“Otherwise what?” Ying Suyan said coldly.
“Otherwise, this rest room will witness the moment you become a woman.” Li Feng said.
“You…” Ying Suyan’s eyes blazed with fury. If looks could kill, Li Feng would already be dead a thousand times over.
She could not understand why Li Feng treated her this way. What did he gain? Was he not afraid of making another enemy?
“Miss Ying, I have all the time in the world for you to consider.” Li Feng gave a wicked grin. Of course he worried she might lash out in humiliation, so he controlled himself carefully, not crossing any further lines. Otherwise, he would not be handling her so lightly today.
Her status gave him pause, but he felt no real fear. He and Ying Suyan could never be friends or allies. Their relationship was purely transactional.
Ying Suyan took a deep breath, calming her anger. “Fine. Since you wish to know, I will tell you. I came today to inform you that our previous deal is cancelled. And also…”
“Wait.”
Li Feng interrupted her, staring intently. He said gravely, “You say our previous deal is cancelled?”
