Chapter 46: Shi Fei Breaks Down in Tears!

“Do you really think this world is as beautiful as you imagine? Our Emperor Group was already on the brink of bankruptcy. It was Chu Feng who pulled us back from the edge of the cliff! She is the great benefactor of our Emperor Group!” Zheng Shuting challenged Shi Fei sharply.

Shi Fei’s lips trembled; he was unwilling to stand beside Zheng Shuting with Chu Feng present. Moreover, he had a grudge against Chu Feng—Zheng Shuting had already slapped him twice because of Chu Feng!

“I won’t agree! I just won’t!” Shi Fei retreated step by step.

Zheng Shuting took a deep breath and said, “Call me uncle!”

Boom!

Her words struck Shi Fei like a thunderbolt from a clear sky, leaving him stunned and confused. He whimpered and turned to run, crying, “I don’t admit it! Waaah!”

He ran while crying.

Crash!

Shi Fei suddenly collided headfirst with a utility pole and sprawled on the ground.

Chu Feng wiped his sweat and asked worriedly, “Is he okay?”

“He’s fine. That kid has been tough since childhood,” Zheng Shuting smiled. Her gaze toward Chu Feng grew more enchanting, for in the brief time they had spent together, she had experienced a joy she had never known before.

Seeing Chu Feng about to leave, she quickly took out a key and handed it to him. “Take this key. From now on, just come directly to my place. I’ll prepare some snacks to go with your drinks.”

Chu Feng grinned, “Are they just snacks to go with drinks, or something else?”

“You little brat! Annoying!” Zheng Shuting scolded playfully. She let Chu Feng go first because her knees were weak and she could barely walk.

Still, she was amazed at how strong Chu Feng was despite his young age. In her heart, she felt as if she had finally found relief after a long drought.

…

Fortunately, Chu Feng hadn’t been drinking that night. He could drive himself; otherwise, he would have needed a designated driver.

The evening breeze in Jiangcheng was refreshingly cool, as if it was blowing away the chaos in Chu Feng’s mind.

He began to organize his thoughts and gains.

The Emperor Group was already his. With Zheng Shuting helping to manage it, Chu Feng only needed to sit back and collect the money.

But problems arose: Chu Feng’s current liquid funds were running low.

The money from previous windfalls had mostly been spent.

He had bought real estate, virtual currency, cars, and the Emperor Group.

The assets were abundant, but there was only about a million left in his account.

Chu Feng realized that he would need to keep networking with the underworld brothers and handle various matters, so money would inevitably be tight.

“I need to make money,” Chu Feng muttered, running his fingers through his hair.

When he returned home and opened the door, he found the floor and walls spotless.

Someone was busy inside, their slender figure framed by a plaid apron, gloves on their hands, hair tied neatly in a bun.

“Huh?”

She turned around and saw it was Chu Feng.

Chu Feng smiled broadly. “Sis, I’m back. I bought some barbecue and beer…”

Before he could finish, Li Xueli tossed aside her mop and rushed over, hugging him tightly.

She buried herself in Chu Feng’s arms.

Chu Feng thought she was upset and quickly asked, “What’s wrong?”

Li Xueli held him as if afraid he might fly away, her voice choked with emotion.

Since witnessing Chu Feng reconcile with Zhang Yanran, her heart had been tightly clenched.

She feared Chu Feng might get back together with Zhang Yanran and abandon her.

She had already offended Zhang Fuqiang, who was extremely powerful and hunting for her everywhere.

If she showed her face, death would be inevitable.

After all, Li Xueli knew many of Zhang Fuqiang’s dirty secrets.

Now, Chu Feng was her only lifeline, and she herself was beginning to… fall in love with him.

Perhaps it was because of Chu Feng’s abundant energy, or his care and gentleness.

“It’s nothing… I just thought you and Zhang Yanran had gotten back together and you wouldn’t come here anymore,” Li Xueli said.

Chu Feng gently stroked her hair. “Don’t think too much. Everything is for our ultimate goal.”

He wasn’t worried about letting Li Xueli know his purpose, but it wasn’t necessary for now.

“You, don’t overthink!” Chu Feng said.

He pulled out a form for off-campus accommodation. When Li Xueli saw it, she jumped for joy.

She cupped Chu Feng’s face and planted a kiss on it. “You’re not lying? This is real?”

“In the dorm, it’s just a bunch of rough guys, and since I plan to go into business, coming and going from the dorm isn’t convenient,” Chu Feng said, turning on the TV.

At that moment, a drama was playing on the screen.

Chu Feng opened a plastic bag and placed the beer on the coffee table.

Li Xueli wiped her tears and said, “By the way, I’ve been learning to cook recently. I made you a snack to go with your drinks!”

She went to the kitchen and brought out a large bowl of meat from the fridge.

Chu Feng looked surprised. “Is this… pig’s head meat?”

“It should be pressed pig’s head meat! After braising it, the meat is pressed with stones to squeeze out the oil and water. After a night, the pig’s head meat becomes springy and delicious,” Li Xueli explained as she cut a plate and placed it before Chu Feng.

“Got any garlic?”

“Of course!” Li Xueli brought over a clove and peeled it for Chu Feng herself.

Chu Feng took a bite of the pig’s head meat; indeed, it tasted excellent.

“Better brush your teeth well later, or I won’t let you kiss me,” Li Xueli said coquettishly.

Clearly, Li Xueli had a youthful charm that Zheng Shuting lacked, though she was less mature.

This was a good thing, and Chu Feng didn’t mind at all.

Chu Feng ate a clove of garlic peeled by Li Xueli, then another bite of the roast meat, feeling quite satisfied.

“Xueli, some big events might happen soon in Jiangcheng. Should I send you back to your hometown?” Chu Feng asked.

After all, he planned to officially confront Zhang Fuqiang soon, and Li Xueli’s situation would become much more dangerous.

Hearing this, Li Xueli’s brows furrowed sharply. “You don’t want me anymore?”

Her eyes reddened.

“I’m worried about you,” Chu Feng said, staring at the television.

Li Xueli immediately leaned on Chu Feng’s shoulder. “My mother left me when I was very young, running off with another man. My father died in a construction accident. There’s no one left at home now…”

Chu Feng was taken aback by Li Xueli’s tragic family background.

“Sorry,” Chu Feng sighed.

Li Xueli shook her head with tearful eyes. “It’s okay. I just hadn’t told you before.”

Just then, Chu Feng’s phone rang.

Li Xueli quickly wiped her eyes and handed the phone to Chu Feng.

Chu Feng looked and saw it was Ji Wenjing, who hadn’t contacted him in a long time.

“Wenjing, what’s up?”

“Chu Feng, you’re a genius! The hotel street just received a demolition notice. They’re building a Wanda Plaza there. All those properties you bought… all of them are included!” Ji Wenjing said excitedly.

Chu Feng laughed heartily. Indeed, the information he knew from his past life was accurate.

Moreover, Chu Feng was currently short on liquid funds—this money would come just in time!