Chapter 141: In a Sorry State

Chapter 141: Chapter 141: In a Sorry State

"Little Lin, you young people nowadays can’t just stay holed up in the lab all the time. Your health is very important!" Yun Yang said this lightly, "Being too frail isn’t a good thing at all!"

Yun Hanrui also chimed in somewhat reproachfully, "Ling Feng, don’t you know how to be gentle? Those hands are the most precious asset of our company!"

Lin Zhijie nodded awkwardly, "Uncle Yun is right. I really need to start working out more. I want to contribute more to the company for a few more years and work for Xiao Rui for many more years!"

Lin Zhijie also sensed Yun Yang’s displeasure and took the opportunity to subtly assert his own status, then smiled as if nothing had happened.

As a talented Stanford graduate, Lin Zhijie also possessed high emotional intelligence. His speech was neither servile nor overbearing, effectively neutralizing Ling Feng’s "provocation."

Soon, the dishes were served, a feast that was a delight to the senses. Yun Hanrui couldn’t help but have her cravings stirred, especially since she hadn’t really eaten well all day.

After everyone sat down at the table, Yun Yang opened a bottle of red wine, "It’s a holiday today, let’s all have a drink!"

Ling Feng grabbed the bottle and said, "Let me pour the wine!"

One glass per person, Yun Yang smiled and said, "Today is New Year’s Day, which marks the end of the past year. This year has brought me many joys, the greatest of which is Xiao Feng’s return. Plus, Xiao Feng has found such a great girl, Ting Yu, which really sets my mind at ease!"

Speaking of this, Yun Yang raised his glass to Ting Yu and said, "Xiao Feng is a boy I watched grow up. Though we haven’t been in touch these years, I trust his character! Xiao Feng must have suffered a lot over the years. Ting Yu, you’re a good girl. If Xiao Feng ever makes you unhappy, for the sake of your Uncle Yun, don’t hold it against him!"

Liu Tingyu quickly lifted her glass, "Uncle, you’re flattering me! I believe Ling Feng wouldn’t upset me, right?"

Saying this, Liu Tingyu looked affectionately at Ling Feng, who smiled and replied, "Yes, Uncle Yun, I will absolutely treat Ting Yu like a treasure! I definitely won’t make her upset!"

𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

"Cough, cough!" Suddenly, Yun Hanrui coughed a few times and calmly said, "Excuse me, I might have caught a cold on the way here; please go on!"

Ling Feng gave a bitter smile. How could he continue? The mood was completely disrupted by those two coughs!

"Everyone, raise your glasses, to the future!" Yun Yang said with a smile.

Everyone raised their glasses and gently clinked them together.

Lin Zhijie’s face too was smiling, though his right hand was still throbbing with pain and felt weak.

"Eh, Brother Lin, are you a lefty?" Ling Feng said with a hint of realization, "No wonder you didn’t seem to have much strength in your right hand, so that’s why!"

Lin Zhijie almost cried with frustration. Who’s a lefty? Everyone in your family is!, he thought.

However, Ling Feng’s comment had diverted everyone’s attention to Lin Zhijie.

"Of course I’m not a lefty!" Lin Zhijie laughed dryly, then switched to his right hand to lift the glass.

But his right hand was still in pain and felt numb, to the point that Lin Zhijie could no longer feel the presence of the glass.

"Come, let’s have a toast, brother!" Ling Feng said with a smile, "I was somewhat reckless just now. Don’t take it to heart, okay? You are now my dear Xiao Rui’s treasure!"

With Ling Feng having said that, Lin Zhijie had no choice but to clink glasses with Ling Feng.

However, merely with a gentle touch, Lin Zhijie felt that he couldn’t exert any strength in his hands, and with a loud clang, the wine glass fell from Lin Zhijie’s hand, slamming onto the table, spilling an entire glass of red wine all over his carefully selected suit.

"I’m so sorry, so sorry!" Ling Feng hastily pulled out a tissue and handed it to Lin Zhijie, "I really didn’t use any force this time, I..."

Lin Zhijie’s face twitched, and it seemed as if his rage was about to explode, but he forcefully restrained the anger that was almost bursting out and managed to say, "My hand went numb, it’s not your fault!"

Yun Yang frowned and said, "Xiao Feng, take Little Lin to the bedroom to change into a new set of clothes. What a pity for such nice clothes! I’m afraid the red wine stains won’t wash off easily."

Yun Hanrui’s expression also wasn’t very good-looking. Everyone had seen Ling Feng’s movement; it was only a light touch, yet Lin Zhijie had actually dropped the glass!

Could it be that after nearly ten minutes Lin Zhijie’s right hand was still numb? That’s impossible! Initially, Yun Hanrui had thought that Ling Feng had deliberately exerted more force, but now it seemed that perhaps Lin Zhijie was putting on an act!

"Brother Lin, you should go change into a new set of clothes," Yun Hanrui advised.

At that moment, Lin Zhijie’s phone rang, displaying a message from an unknown number consisting of just two words: "Scum!"

Lin Zhijie’s expression turned sour, "I’m sorry, I have some things to take care of right now. Han Rui, I’m sorry for dampening the spirits today! I’ll apologize to everyone another day!"

Saying this, Lin Zhijie bowed slightly, then turned to leave.

Yun Hanrui paused for a moment, then followed him.

"Brother Lin, I’m sorry about today!" Yun Hanrui apologized, saying no matter what, even if it was Lin Zhijie’s fault, seeing him in such an embarrassing state still made her feel somewhat awkward.

Lin Zhijie smiled and replied, "It’s okay, it was my own fault. It has nothing to do with you! And right now, I also have a matter to handle. I’m disappointed I couldn’t enjoy your mother’s cooking today. Go back, don’t let your family worry!"

A glimpse of apology flashed in Yun Hanrui’s eyes as she pulled out her keys from her bag, "If you really have an urgent matter, take my car then. Your car is still in the company’s parking lot!"

Lin Zhijie didn’t refuse, took the keys, and waved, "Alright, I’m off!"

Watching Lin Zhijie’s retreating figure from a distance, Yun Hanrui sighed, feeling relieved, and then turned to head back.

Once Lin Zhijie got downstairs, he suddenly pounded the nearby wall, "Ling Feng, what a Ling Feng! The humiliation of today, I, Lin Zhijie, will take back from you bit by bit! Just wait, a gentleman’s revenge is not too late even after ten years! When I take over Chaoyang Technology, that will be your doomsday!"

After Lin Zhijie left, the atmosphere at the dining table became somewhat livelier, since besides him, everyone else could be considered as family!

However, Ling Feng felt someone pinch him hard under the table. Looking up, indeed, Liu Tingyu was giving him a threatening glare!

Others might not know, but Liu Tingyu was very aware of Ling Feng’s capabilities. From the beginning till now, it was Ling Feng who had set the trap for Lin Zhijie! The handshake just now, Ling Feng had definitely done it on purpose! Liu Tingyu could guarantee this point!