Extreme Almightiest Young Master

Chapter 347: Ding Wan’er’s Inner Thoughts

"If there’s nothing else, then go back and wait. I still have to go teach my students, I don’t have time to waste here." Having said that, Lin Feng didn’t wait for Wan Jin to say anything and swiftly left, leaving Wan Jin standing there alone, dumbstruck.

Wan Jin now felt like a volcano about to erupt. If it wasn’t for the fact that they were in an academic setting, if it wasn’t for the fact that this was a city, Wan Jin wished he could shout out and challenge Lin Feng to a fight then and there—this was utterly infuriating! Being treated as if he were thin air, completely ignored! Had he known it would be like this, he would have never subjected himself to such indignity; being snubbed without reason by a young man half his age was simply unbearable!

Once he healed his junior brother’s injuries, he was resolved to teach this man a lesson. He really didn’t know his place, to dare treat him, to dare treat the Three Stars Sect like this—Lin Feng wouldn’t get away with it. He could only let it be for today; he had to rush back immediately and consult with his master on how to handle this matter...

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Ding Wan’er had another sleepless night last night!

Lately, Ding Wan’er dreaded the night because it brought an indescribable loneliness. Facing the cold villa made her very uncomfortable. As soon as she got home, everything reminded her of Lin Feng, especially when she was alone in bed. Her mind would replay every little detail of Lin Feng’s time at Yingbo University, like a movie she couldn’t stop, and before she knew it, another night had passed...

Over the past six months, Lin Feng had made her feel so safe, so warm. Although there were no sweet words, his sincere actions said it all. Lin Feng was really extraordinary, knowing so many things others did not, and excelling in each one beyond any normal person’s comprehension. Sometimes, she even doubted whether he was from Earth, because no normal person could accomplish such miraculous feats!

Yet, what troubled Ding Wan’er the most were not these things, but the appearance of Shen Yao and that pure-looking girl. Their emergence completely disrupted her heart, instilling panic and the fear of truly losing Lin Feng. Even though she was Lin Feng’s fiancée, she had never told him so; therefore, when these two girls confessed to Lin Feng in front of Ding Wan’er, it felt like a sting in her heart, but she could only watch helplessly, unable to do anything.

However, in recent days, sometimes Ding Wan’er felt she couldn’t hold on any longer, tormented by the thought that Lin Feng might leave her. With these entangled thoughts, Ding Wan’er couldn’t do anything right. Eventually, with no other option, she finally decided to talk to her grandfather, as he was the only one who could advise her on this matter.

"Grandpa, where are you?" Ding Wan’er called her grandfather to find out his whereabouts so she could talk to him face-to-face. Ever since Grandpa Qian came to Tianhai last year, the two old men constantly kept on the move. Without calling them in advance, she wouldn’t know their location.

"I’m at Jingming Fishing Ground fishing. What’s up, girl?" Ding Yi felt strange receiving a call from his granddaughter. Ever since she took over as the principal, she had rarely called him, so why the sudden call today?

"Nothing... just missing you today, and wanting to chat. By the way, is Grandpa Qian with you?" Hearing her grandfather was fishing, Ding Wan’er felt the place was nice -- quiet and suitable for a conversation. If Grandpa Qian wasn’t there, that would be even better. She could talk to her grandfather about Lin Feng and seek his advice!

"Your Grandpa Qian went to the city. I’m alone here fishing. If you want to come, come now." Ding Yi sensed that his granddaughter must have something to discuss, otherwise she wouldn’t speak like this. Since that was the case, he decided to invite her over and ask what was bothering her. Yet now, Ding Yi was truly curious; what problem could be so big that his granddaughter couldn’t handle it herself?

"Okay then, I’m on my way. See you soon, Grandpa!" Ding Wan’er hung up as soon as she heard her grandfather’s words, quickly grabbed a coat, and walked out. This was the best opportunity—while Grandpa Qian wasn’t around, she could talk to her grandfather thoroughly about Lin Feng’s situation. If she couldn’t resolve this, her condition would prevent her from working efficiently.

Ding Yi listened to the busy tone on the phone and became even more certain that something must have happened to his granddaughter. Otherwise, she had never hung up the phone on him before. This incident must be quite urgent, causing his always calm granddaughter to lose her footing. What on Earth could have happened?

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An hour later, Ding Wan’er rushed to Jingming Fishing Ground and found her grandfather in a corner.

"Grandpa, how has the fishing been today?" Seeing her grandfather fishing quietly, Ding Wan’er walked up to his side and spoke softly. She meant to talk about Lin Feng, but she didn’t know where to start. Somehow, those awkward words slipped out, and she immediately regretted them. Coming over early in the morning and saying this, wasn’t it obvious that she was letting her grandfather know she had something on her mind?

"So early in the morning, I’ve just started fishing, and no fish has taken the bait yet. But it seems I’ve managed to ’catch’ you here. Stop beating around the bush, tell me, what’s the matter?" Ding Yi looked at his precious granddaughter, feeling very odd. She had never seemed so out of sorts before. What could she have encountered? The issues at school shouldn’t have troubled her this much, so what was it?

"Grandpa, what do you think of Lin Feng?" Ding Wan’er thought it over and still didn’t know how to broach the subject with her grandfather. Eventually, out of helplessness, she blurted out this question. Although the question seemed inconsequential, it still gave her a chance to hear what her grandfather thought of Lin Feng.

"You’re asking about Lin Feng? He truly is an exceptional young man. Young people like him are practically nonexistent nowadays. To this day, I’m still somewhat incredulous that there could be someone as remarkable as Lin Feng. You don’t know, the first time he met me, he completely defeated me in a game, and later on, even your Grandpa Leng was no match for him!"

"Judging a person by the way they play chess is quite accurate. Lin Feng’s own chess style is very low-key, emphasizing complete control, and in fact, Lin Feng has always been quite inconspicuous. If it hadn’t been for your Grandpa Qian and me insisting he treat Grandpa Leng’s injury, your Grandpa Leng might not be alive now! Plus, I’ve made some inquiries, and Lin Feng’s behavior at school over the past six months has been very understated. But we all overlooked something—that his brilliance is not something that can be hidden. Even if he wanted to keep a low profile, it wouldn’t be possible."

"Girl, you’re suddenly asking about Lin Feng, what does it mean exactly?" Ding Yi casually offered an objective assessment of Lin Feng. To be honest, he had already investigated Lin Feng’s performance over these past six months, and the young man’s conduct had surprised him more than just a little. He hadn’t expected that his potential grandson-in-law would be so impressive. If Lin Feng could really become his granddaughter’s husband, that would truly be more than good.

"No... nothing much, Grandpa, I was just... just asking casually." Ding Wan’er initially wanted to talk to her grandfather about Lin Feng, but when her grandfather asked her intent, she instantly became flustered. In fact, she hadn’t prepared at all; these past days had been so vexing that she instinctively felt she should talk to her grandfather about these issues, hoping he could help her.

"Grandpa, I have a friend who has encountered a problem. Her boyfriend is very good, so good that he unintentionally always attracts other girls. It’s somewhat similar to Lin Feng, with many girls taking the initiative to approach him, causing my friend a great deal of distress. Recently, she talked to me, asking for advice on what to do. Grandpa, with your experience, please give some advice."

After thinking it over, Ding Wan’er had no choice but to resort to an old cliché she had seen on TV to broach the subject with her grandfather. After all, if she were to tell him directly, she would feel embarrassed on the one hand, and on the other, she feared her grandfather might blame her for her indecisiveness regarding such an outstanding person like Lin Feng.

But now Ding Wan’er was full of regret. She didn’t understand why things had turned out the way they had, leaving her mind always in turmoil. Today’s developments were utterly her doing. She had reflected more than once, wondering why she had so many selfish desires, why upon seeing Lin Feng’s remarkable qualities, she hadn’t been open with him. As a result, Lin Feng had, slowly and unwittingly, stolen her heart.

Countless ’whys’ filled Ding Wan’er with a whirlwind of emotions. If she hadn’t overthought things, if she hadn’t always minded that marriage contract, perhaps she would have confessed her feelings to Lin Feng by now. And maybe there wouldn’t have been any Shen Yao or that other beautiful girl. She didn’t understand her own hesitation. Look at Shen Yao; she had only met Lin Feng a few times before confessing her feelings. What courage she had, what boldness! Why couldn’t she do the same? Was it because she always harbored a rebellious attitude towards the marriage contract?

At that thought, Ding Wan’er finally became certain that it was indeed the marriage contract that had been influencing her, causing her to persistently hold a rebellious feeling in her heart. Ever since Lin Feng appeared, she started off opposing him, wanting to drive him out of Yingbo University. Then, having seen Lin Feng’s strengths, she began to seek out even more of Lin Feng’s extraordinary attributes, believing that not knowing all of him would make getting together with him irresponsible towards herself. It was exactly because of this that Shen Yao and others had found the opportunity to confess to Lin Feng first, catching Ding Wan’er off guard.