"Brother Tiger, Ning Aoxue went to see Lin Feng from Year 12 Class 3 again. I heard they chatted for a long time by the flowerbed outside Class 3's classroom. I have no idea what they talked about," a skinny, shifty-eyed underling reported to Zeng Yuhu, who was seated on a sofa in a billiard room outside Jiangzhou No. 1 High School.

Upon hearing this, Zeng Yuhu's brows furrowed. The news of Ning Aoxue's second meeting with Lin Feng had traveled fast. He, with his extensive network, had already heard about it. However, hearing it from this underling still gave him a jolt, and a flash of anger crossed his face.

If their first meeting was a coincidence, then this time, things definitely aren't that simple, are they? Like everyone else in school, Zeng Yuhu was certain that something had happened between Ning Aoxue and Lin Feng.

Zeng Yuhu also knew about the past incident where Ning Aoxue had slapped Lin Feng. He had subsequently sent someone to investigate thoroughly and, through class monitor Li Jun, learned that Meng Zelong had played a prank on Lin Feng that dragged Ning Aoxue into it.

However, this time, the only people involved were Ning Aoxue and Lin Feng, leaving Zeng Yuhu with no leads to investigate.

"Brother Tiger, what should we do? Should I go teach Lin Feng a lesson and give him a warning?" Xie Nan, seated beside Zeng Yuhu, cracked his knuckles and spoke venomously. "I haven't fought in a long time. Sigh, my hands are really itching for some action lately." After he finished speaking, he twisted his neck, producing a series of satisfying cracks.

The skinny lackey beside him chimed in obsequiously, "Brother Nan, having you deal with Lin Feng would be giving him too much credit. If Brother Tiger gives the word, small fries like us are more than enough to put him in his place."

Xie Nan had transferred schools specifically to protect Zeng Yuhu. Ever since he injured the school's original three big bullies, no one else dared to provoke him. He had spent his earlier years in Shaolin Temple and was a bona fide martial arts expert. Thus, knowing this, who would dare take him on?

At this point, the minions standing by all looked to Zeng Yuhu, awaiting his decision. If Zeng Yuhu decided to go after Lin Feng, they would immediately rush out and take care of him.

"Brother Tiger, you've always been so decisive. Why are you being so hesitant this time?" Xie Nan teased. Among Zeng Yuhu's circle, only Xie Nan could speak to him in such a tone; they were truly close brothers.

Zeng Yuhu pulled out a Zhonghua cigarette, and Skinny, ever observant, quickly took out a lighter and lit it for him.

"Alright, Skinny, find a chance to warn Lin Feng first. If he doesn't take the hint, it won't be too late to get rough. The college entrance exams are just around the corner. I'd better keep a low profile. If I get a demerit now, it'll be too late to have it expunged from my record later," Zeng Yuhu said, exhaling a cloud of smoke.

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"Lin Feng, are you free tonight? Let's have dinner together. My treat," Tang Rou said, after packing her things when the last evening self-study session ended.

"You're treating me?" Lin Feng was surprised by Tang Rou's sudden invitation. "Isn't your family picking you up today?"

"No, from now on, I'll be taking a taxi home myself."

"Haha, a free dinner! It'd be a crime to refuse. Plus, I'm starving. What are we eating?"

"The food stalls on the snack street. People say they're really good, but I've never tried them. Will you go with me?"

"You've never been? Then we definitely have to try them. Let's go."

Lin Feng was somewhat surprised that Tang Rou had never been to the well-known snack street, just a few hundred meters from school, to try the food stalls. Then again, it made sense. Her family was strict, and she rarely socialized, so it was perfectly normal for her not to have visited such places.

Arriving at the food stalls, they chose one near the intersection. As soon as they sat down, Lin Feng ordered without even looking at the menu, "Boss, a serving of river snails, one of edamame, one of peanuts, one of tofu, and one of scrambled eggs with tomatoes." He knew Tang Rou rarely ate out and probably wasn't familiar with the dishes here, so he ordered directly.

"Is there anything you want? Take a look at the menu and order whatever you like," Lin Feng said, asking for Tang Rou's opinion.

"No... Um, let's add stir-fried phoenix-tail. Are you very familiar with this place?"

"You bet. I practically grew up on the streets; I know these dishes inside out. Hey, why the sudden urge to eat at a food stall?"

Lin Feng was also quite curious about Tang Rou's sudden decision. This shy beauty usually only ate at the school cafeteria and rarely dined out.

"I... I might be going abroad soon. So, before I leave, I want to try some things I've never eaten and do some things I've never done." Speaking of going abroad, Tang Rou's expression immediately dimmed. She lowered her head, looking rather wistful.

"That's true. Going abroad sounds great, but when it's actually time to leave, anyone would feel reluctant... Let's not dwell on that. Since you're here to experience new things, let's just enjoy it. Overthinking won't help. Boss, a bottle of orange juice and a bottle of beer!" Lin Feng said, turning to the female owner who was passing by.

Soon, the first dish arrived: stir-fried river snails, loaded with chili peppers. Tang Rou had never eaten street food before, nor had she ever tried such a fiery dish. But seeing Lin Feng eat with such relish, she put on a plastic glove, picked up a toothpick, and began to eat, looking quite the part. In no time, she was sweating profusely from the spice. Nevertheless, as she looked at Lin Feng, a happy smile spread across her face.

"Boss, a serving of river snails, one of lobster, a grilled fish, and a serving of twice-cooked pork... Make it quick, alright!"

Just then, three yellow-haired youths with tattoos sat down at the table next to Lin Feng and Tang Rou. They clearly looked like street punks.

"Damn it! I used WeChat's 'Shake' feature and found two girls today, but couldn't get either of them to meet up. What rotten luck! Looks like I'll have to wait a while longer to blow off some steam," a tall, thin Yellow Hair complained angrily.

"It's not like they're the only two girls in the world. Tsk tsk, this girl I met online from the nursing school had a family emergency today. Otherwise, she could've brought a couple of her friends over for us to have some fun with... What a shame. I even bought condoms! Damn it! Come on, let's drink up!" a youth whose yellow hair was dyed green in the middle chimed in. While speaking, he opened a beer. Once he finished, the three of them GULPED down a bottle each.

"Hey, bros, look at that chick over there. What do you think?" another short Yellow Hair, whose seat faced Lin Feng and Tang Rou directly, had been staring at Tang Rou ever since he sat down. After chugging his beer, he finally spoke, his voice dripping with lewdness.

He kept leering at Tang Rou, his eyes practically glued to her, constantly gulping. He looked like he wanted to pounce on her that very instant.

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