If Angelina insists, then let's go. What on earth is that woman thinking, asking me out on a date all of a sudden? Is she trying to pry information out of me? After all, she's a witch with many faces who can shift from an elegant lady to a cute little girl at will, and I don't have any advantage against her.

Nevertheless, the adage goes: beauty is hard to resist. But come evening, I need to make something clear beforehand, Feng Yi already has a girlfriend, so no seductive tactics, please.

Upon hearing Feng Yi's cringey confession, Angelina couldn't contain her laughter. Her charming visage, a combination of a classy queen and a darling loli, somehow became even more enchanting. To hide her embarrassment, she pretended to cough lightly and nodded, saying, "Alright, alright, I get it. Your girlfriend must be very beautiful, right?"

Seeing Angelina asking such a loaded question, Feng Yi casually responded: "She's just average looking."

"How about me? Do you find me beautiful today?" Angelina asked, fluttering her eyelashes. Today, she was dressed in a very ladylike manner; with her hair neatly tied up that showcased her urban, elegant charm. Those sapphire-like eyes were captivating. Amidst the oscillation of her gaze, a confident smile appeared on her face — playful and a bit naughty, a goddess in the eyes of commoners.

"I cannot deny that there's a stunning woman standing before me. Let's go for a stroll."

"No, I want to know who do you think is prettier, me or her?"

Feng Yi was speechless. He narrowed his piercing eyes and took a deep look at Angelina. His mind was wondering if she was deliberately trying to make him uncomfortable. He firmly stated, "Clear brows, bright eyes, red lips, white teeth, and an undeniable aura of a lady – it's undoubtedly you who is more beautiful."

"Ehh... Could you give me a score?" Angelina seemed confident that Feng Yi wouldn't harm her, and her words became bolder as she spoke.

"99 points. I left one point to prevent you from becoming conceited—keep up the good work!"

"Haha, I'm so happy to hear you say that!" Angelina's grin widened. She did a twirl on the spot like a junior who admired her senior. The demeanor she usually carried—a quintessential strong woman—all but disappeared when she was chatting with Feng Yi.

As they both walked and chatted, many passer-by gave approving nods, and some might even think they were a well-suited couple.

"Let's go over there. You're treating. I heard that the Flower Palm Spotted Snail at Nan's Food Shop is exceptionally delicious," Angelina pointed in a direction. Throughout their time together, she hadn't mentioned anything about their romantic situations, which made the pre-warned Feng Yi quite embarrassed.

Thus, Feng yi had no choice but to reluctantly pull out his wallet and go on a wild adventure with her. Initially, he thought this date might have something to do with a mission, but it turned out to be just a simple foodie trip.

"I want to eat this, and that, oh and that one, and...oh! I must also try this…"

"I have a limited budget. Don't go overboard."

"Then, how about you let me eat you up tonight?"

Smack... As soon as she finished speaking, Feng Yi lightly flicked her forehead. "Cool down your overheated brain with the chilly breeze, young lady," a smirk surfaced on Feng Yi's face.

Angelina was taken aback and turned away grumpily, "Huh, what a boring guy." Despite her words, there was no hint of disappointment on her face.

In fact, Angelina only wanted to hang out casually with Feng Yi that day. If you insist there had to be some emotional element, well, maybe she had a little bit of interest in him. She didn't mind getting to know Feng Yi better, especially considering how many times he had stepped forward to defend their nation. The fantasy of a hero was something every girl desired, her included.

But even if she did like him, Angelina would never allow herself to fall in love with a hero. Feng Yi's personality was genuine, both down-to-earth and persistent in times of danger. His audaciousness in handling serious matters without small-minded concerns embodied the true spirit of nonchalance. It's such unpretentious nature that really appealed to her.

Every time she thought about this, her usually calm heart would involuntarily flutter... Humph, since he likes drinking so much, let's see if I can't get him drunk tonight. As for what happens next... Well…

"Forget it, I'll forgive you this time." Angelina turned back around just in time to see Mu Tou and Sky Shadow coming their way.

"Oh my! Isn't that our boss Feng? What brings you here?" Upon spotting Feng Yi, Mu Tou happily took a seat across them. "And who might this lady be?" His look was one that all men would understand.

"Nothing as you'd expect." Feng Yi barely knew Sky Shadow, but he didn't hold back, "It's better to meet by chance than by appointment. Let's all have a drink together."

"Sure, I won't be polite then." Mu Tou was the first to pour himself a full glass.

Just because Mu Tou didn't recognize Angelina didn't mean Sky Shadow wouldn't either. Sky Shadow belonged to the military faction; nobody expected that Feng Yi would be sitting next to Angelina. Sky Shadow was a direct subordinate of General Rafael, a prominent young figure from Wind Thunder.

As for Feng Yi, he had long suspected that Shadow Rider might be Feng Yi. However, since there were no benefits aligned, there was no need to get too close. Still, they were not enemies either. Following the Chinese idiom, Sky Shadow gave Feng Yi a polite smile, "Hehe, since Brother Feng invites me, I won't decline. We owe the credit for today's victory to Brother Feng."

"Not at all, Brother Sky Shadow is too modest. Please, join us."

Contrarily, Angelina pouted. On the surface, all credits went to Feng Yi but Sky Shadow took away all the glory. At this point, she just spot-ordered a few dishes, keeping an account in her mind. Everyone understood, except Mu Tou, who was too drunk to catch the drift.

Sky Shadow modestly laughed and didn't take her words to heart. A mere medal wasn't worth his care; in the grand scheme of the world, not many people were worthy of his attention — although the Revenge Shadow Rider could be an exception. As for the many 12-star generals, they were not worth mentioning at all.

However, Feng Yi didn't really care about it. Seeing old friends was always exciting. With the prospect of an impending departure, he decided to let loose and have a good time. They were drinking, and before two hours had passed, Mu Tou was knocked out. Feng Yi was hanging by a thread, on the verge of collapse at any moment…

Fortunately, both Angelina and Sky Shadow were wise. Even though they seemed to have drunk a lot, they smartly spat out most of it, reducing it to nothing more than sips of water.

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