novelraw Chapter 1177: As Expected
Chapter 1177: As Expected
While Ling Feng was unsure of how to respond, Long Xiaoyu glanced at him, "You’re not about to confess your love to me, are you?"
"Huh?"
Ling Feng froze, totally petrified!
Yes or no, that was the question!
If he said yes, wouldn’t she just lose her temper?
If he said no, Ling Feng felt a pang of reluctance. After all, if he missed this opportunity, who knew when he’d get another chance to be alone with her?
Ling Feng’s feelings of admiration for Long Xiaoyu had started the moment he set eyes on her.
The main reason was that this girl was just too pretty and adorable!
And on a deeper level—although Ling Feng hadn’t consciously realized it yet—she was the Dragon God. If he could win her over, it would feel better than conquering the entire world!
While still figuring out how to reply, Long Xiaoyu spoke blandly, "What? Did I scare you?"
"How could that be!"
Ling Feng chuckled awkwardly, grasping her hand as he laughed, "I was just thinking how to make it a bit more formal—a confession with some ceremony!"
"There’s no need for that. You just need to say yes or no; it’s that simple!" Long Xiaoyu said, her tone calm.
"Uh..."
The sudden lack of expression on her face left Ling Feng unable to guess what this girl might be thinking. After a few moments of hesitation, he mentally resolved, ’Whatever, I’ll bite the bullet! Worst-case scenario, I’ll get beaten up!’
Clenching his teeth, Ling Feng nodded and said, "Yes!"
"Oh, just as I expected!" Long Xiaoyu remarked.
"Huh?"
Ling Feng was stunned, his eyes widening in disbelief, "What do you mean by ’just as I expected’?"
"Everyone’s been saying it. Your wicked claws were bound to reach me sooner or later—seems like they were right about you after all!" Long Xiaoyu replied.
"..."
Ling Feng was instantly overcome by embarrassment.
But as a man—one whose thickness of skin had reached an unparalleled level—Ling Feng quickly said, "It’s not about wicked claws; I truly like you!"
"Do you think that just because there are men all around me, and no feasible options other than you, I’d necessarily choose you?"
Long Xiaoyu still hadn’t made her stance clear, her gaze fixed earnestly on Ling Feng.
And yet, her hand hadn’t slipped away, which left Ling Feng utterly perplexed.
If she didn’t want to agree, why hadn’t she pulled her hand away?
Upon hearing these words, Ling Feng hurriedly shook his head, "No, not at all! I’d never think that way!"
"Good, then let me tell you—our Dragon Clan isn’t just me. There are other tribes scattered in different places. Someday, I’ll meet someone from my own kind!" Long Xiaoyu said.
"Oh."
Ling Feng didn’t know what to say. The Dragon Clan was undeniably powerful, and it made perfect sense for her to seek someone from her own tribe. Judging by that, it seemed he indeed didn’t stand much of a chance.
Just as he thought all hope was lost, Long Xiaoyu suddenly let out a light laugh, "Looks like I was right again—you really are a man riddled with self-doubt!"
"Uh...."
Ling Feng was utterly speechless, staring at her in bewilderment, "Who told you that?"
"Do you think I’d tell you?"
Long Xiaoyu cast him a sidelong glance, withdrew her hand, and turned away.
But after walking a few steps, she suddenly spun around with a mischievous smile, "It’s not entirely impossible for me to say yes, but there’s a condition!"
Ling Feng’s mood soared instantly upon hearing her words. He rushed closer, "What condition?"
"You’ll have to settle things with Ling Yao first!"
Without another word, Long Xiaoyu transformed into a streak of white light, soaring into the sky, then streaked across like a shooting star toward Shankou Village!
"..."
Ling Feng stood there, completely frozen for a full ten minutes!
What did Long Xiaoyu’s words mean?
Settle things with Ling Yao first!
This sentence was worth pondering deeply!
Had Long Xiaoyu sensed something, or had Ling Yao secretly instructed her?
Or perhaps she had her own wishful thinking, hoping Ling Feng and Ling Yao might end up together?
Ling Feng endlessly mulled it over but still couldn’t figure it out.
Though part of him wanted to seek out Ling Yao immediately, he realized she was likely on Ao Island or, more likely, had returned to the Nine Heavens. Either way, there’d definitely be other people around her!
Even if he went, there’d be nothing to say—and anyway, there was still unresolved business in Tang Family Village. Ling Feng decided to head back to Little Lian’s house, and without going elsewhere, he settled in for sleep.
The next morning, just as he got out of bed, his phone rang.
Seeing it was Tang Xiaoqian, Ling Feng answered, "Xiaoqian, you’re up so early?"
"Yes, I’ve been busy with the preparations for the winery these past few days. But when I arrived at the construction site this morning, I suddenly saw a massive cave! Do you want to come take a look?"
Tang Xiaoqian’s tone was filled with surprise and a hint of panic—it was clear she was a little shaken up.
Ling Feng chuckled, "Don’t worry, I made it last night. I’ll be right there!"
"Oh, that’s such a relief. I’ll wait for you!"
Tang Xiaoqian sighed in relief and hung up the call.
Ling Feng wiped his face and headed straight out to Tang Family Village. On arrival, he noticed quite a crowd gathered at the construction site near the cave entrance, chatting and speculating.
When they saw him, people quickly surrounded Ling Feng!
Leading the group were Tang Xiaoqian and the Village Chief, Tang Wansheng.
As Ling Feng approached, Tang Wansheng asked in amazement, "Mr. Ling, was that cave really dug out by you?"
Ling Feng knew Tang Xiaoqian had told everyone. Smiling, he nodded, "Yes, it was me. How I did it doesn’t matter—what matters is that now, we can use this cave to store all the wine we produce. You’ve got nothing to worry about!"
"This is wonderful!"
Tang Xiaoqian clapped excitedly. She’d previously been fretting about storage space for the wine. Now, that problem was resolved.
"Sis, I’ll introduce you to some assistants later. We’ll try experimenting with other brewing methods and come up with more varieties. I’m planning to rely on this winery to make good money in the future!" Ling Feng said with a grin.
"Alright, whatever you say, I’ll make sure it happens!" Tang Xiaoqian nodded resolutely.
Just then, Ling Feng’s phone rang again.
Seeing Gu Li’s name pop up, he answered, "Didn’t you say you’d call last night after finding something? Why are you reaching out just now?"
"Boss, that Han Chang guy is tricky—he has multiple identities!"
Gu Li chuckled wryly before continuing, "But after working through the night with dozens of people investigating, we’ve pieced together his background!"
"Then stop beating around the bush—spill it!" Ling Feng said.
"Turns out he’s from the Li Family!" Gu Li revealed.
"Oh?"
Hearing this, Ling Feng arched his brows, then narrowed his eyes, "Well, that explains everything!"
"Boss, Han Chang is currently gathering funds, but we don’t know what he’s up to. You should definitely be cautious!" Gu Li warned.
Ling Feng chuckled, "I already have a good idea of what he’s up to—and next, I’ll need to gather some funds myself!"