Chapter 39: Chapter 39 Kneel Down and Apologize
Yun Hanrui felt a bit uncomfortable because she could tell that Ling Feng had a close relationship with this woman who was just as beautiful as her, and the two of them appeared to be a couple!
Although Yun Hanrui didnāt want her happiness to depend on Ling Feng, seeing him on a date with another girl as attractive as herself made her heart inexplicably hurt.
It felt as if someone had stolen her toy.
"Why do I feel this way?" Yun Hanrui wondered, almost wanting to laugh and cry at the same time.
"Brother Feng, letās sit here!" Liu Tingyu pulled Ling Feng and they happened to sit near Yun Hanrui, separated only by a screen, and Ling Feng did not notice Yun Hanrui.
On the other side of the screen, Liu Tingyu was very happy, "Iāve heard this restaurantās Western food is very authentic, but I never had the chance to eat here before. Now that someoneās treating me, Iāll definitely enjoy a big meal!"
Ling Feng smiled and said, "Go ahead and eat. I can still afford to treat you to a meal!"
The conversation was lively on their side, while Yun Hanruiās attention was drawn toward Ling Feng and she became somewhat distracted from Lin Zhijie.
Lin Zhijie was also somewhat puzzled. Although he sensed Yun Hanrui liked him, she always maintained a distant air. Even though she had agreed to go out with him, why did she seem so distracted?
Lin Zhijie had dated many girls in America but none had attracted him like Yun Hanrui! In terms of education, demeanor, conversation, and looks, Yun Hanrui wasnāt just any ordinary pretty woman. However, one thing was clear ā her inner thoughts were not easily discernible.
The atmosphere around Yun Hanrui turned colder, making Lin Zhijie feel uncomfortable.
"Oh Xiao Rui, isnāt it almost Christmas? Is your company planning to hold a party this year?" Lin Zhijie asked, trying to make conversation.
Christmas? Yun Hanruiās gaze shifted. Unconsciously, it was already December.
"Crybaby, this is your gift!" A vision of a young boy appeared in Yun Hanruiās mind. "I made these clay figures for you. This one is me, and that one is you. Donāt lose them, okay?"
The two ugly clay figures gradually became clearer in Yun Hanruiās mind. However, it panicked her not knowing where those clay figures were. Had she lost them?
"Xiao Rui? Xiao Rui!" At that moment, Lin Zhijie interrupted Yun Hanruiās reminiscence, asking worriedly, "You looked really upset just now, is there really nothing wrong with your health? Should we go to the hospital to check?"
"Itās nothing!" Yun Hanrui managed a forced smile. "I was just remembering some past events, feeling a bit sentimental."
Clattering from the other side of the hall, an elegant middle-aged woman stormed out, followed by a man chasing after her: "Xiao Xin, donāt go."
The middle-aged woman turned around angrily and said to the man, "Guo Xiaodong, I really misjudged you! I didnāt expect you to become this kind of person. Get away from me, just go far away!"
Guo Xiaodong grabbed Feng Xinās hand, pleading, "Feng Xin, help me please! For old timesā sake, because we were classmates, help me this one last time! If I donāt secure this project, my company will go bankrupt!"
Feng Xin said coldly, "So, you invited me here just for this? After all these years, donāt you have anything else to say to me?"
Guo Xiaodong hesitated for a moment, then with guilt, he said, "Xiao Xin, I know I was wrong to you back then, but I couldnāt help it. If it werenāt for this crisis, I wouldnāt have disturbed you!"
"Not disturb me?" Feng Xin scoffed neurotically, and then glaring at Guo Xiaodong with tearful eyes, she said coldly, "Guo Xiaodong, I canāt help you with this. You should find someone else!"
After speaking, Feng Xin jerked her hand away, causing Guo Xiaodong to stagger.
Just then, a waiter happened to pass by, carrying a tray with a pot of thick soup.
Startled, the waiterās hand slipped, and the tray flipped, dumping the pot of thick soup towards the head of Liu Tingyu, who was nearby.
A pot of steaming thick soupāif it poured onto someoneās head, it wouldnāt kill them, but it would surely peel off a layer of skin!
"Be careful!" Ling Feng leaped from his seat, shielding Liu Tingyu. Next, he waved his hand, diverting the direction of the soup pot, which crashed heavily onto the floor.
Even so, some of the thick soup still splashed onto Ling Fengās back.
The cream-colored suit that Liu Tingyu had just bought for Ling Feng was completely ruined!
The incident happened in an instant, and even the people around had not reacted.
"Ling Feng, are you alright?" Liu Tingyu, having snapped into reality after the shock and seeing how soaked Ling Feng was, couldnāt help her eyes reddening.
Feng Xin, having witnessed the scene, hesitated for a moment and then decided to leave decisively.
"Xiao Xin!" Guo Xiaodong was about to rush over but was blocked by Ling Feng.
"What are you doing? I donāt have time for you right now!" Guo Xiaodong, anxious, had finally gotten in touch with Feng Xin. If she didnāt help, his company would really go bankrupt!
Ling Fengās face was very grimāif he had reacted just a second slower, Liu Tingyu would have inevitably faced a disfigured conclusion today! Besides, the destruction of the suit Liu Tingyu bought for him was even more unforgivable!
"You think you can just leave after making a mistake?" Ling Feng said coldly, "Apologize!"
Seeing Feng Xinās retreating figure, Guo Xiaodong attempted to push Ling Feng away, but despite his full strength, he could not budge Ling Feng an inch.
"Damn it, get out of my way!" Unable to restrain himself, Guo Xiaodong raised his hand and fiercely slapped Ling Fengās face.
"Out of my way!" Ling Feng kicked Guo Xiaodong in the abdomen, sending him flying several meters away, and he crashed heavily onto the ground.
"Apologize!" Ling Feng bellowed.
The people around could not help but gasp, and Yun Hanrui frowned tooāshe knew exactly how the events had unfolded and greatly admired Ling Fengās immediate action to save the woman, feeling a flash of envy within her heart.
A look of terror flashed across Guo Xiaodongās faceāthe kick from Ling Feng had nearly made his life unbearable!
Looking at the furious Ling Feng, he moved his lips slightly, "Iām sorry!"
"Just sorry and thatās it?" Ling Feng said with a cold laugh, "If the price of making a mistake is this low, then wouldnāt this world simply be ruled by the wicked? Kneel and bow your head to apologize!"
The surrounding spectators couldnāt help but murmur, and Yun Hanrui also frowned. She was slightly critical of Ling Fengās "authoritative" attitude.
"Young man, itās better to forgive and forget. Just have him compensate with some money since there hasnāt been actual harm done," a middle-aged man, unable to stand by, advised.
However, Ling Feng coldly laughed and said, "Forgive and forget? Why should I forgive someone who has no intention of repenting? Have you thought about the consequences if this pot of hot soup had poured over my friendās head? Moreover, after making a mistake, he not only failed to apologize immediately but also tried to leave. Why should I forgive someone like that?"