"Brother Ye Feng..."
Just as Ye Feng was about to stand up and leave, Su Yuxin's soft murmur reached his ears. Noticing her hesitant grip loosening on his sleeve, he paused and gently asked, "What is it, Yuxin? If there's something on your mind, you can tell me."
Su Yuxin bit her slightly dry lips, her gaze drifting to the side as she whispered, "Do I... annoy you? If you think I'm too clingy, Brother Ye Feng, you can..."
"Yuxin."
Ye Feng spoke her name with warmth, withdrawing his hand only to softly pat her head. His voice remained tender as he reassured her, "I could never dislike you, Yuxin. Nor could I dislike any of you. It's just that everything is still new, and we all need time to adjust—not just me, but you too. This is about finding answers in our own hearts."
"Mmm... I understand. Then, should I walk you out?"
Ye Feng could tell Su Yuxin was struggling with insecurity, her actions all aimed at deepening their bond. He noticed how she'd immediately tried to win his affection upon hearing about his feelings. Her cautious yet wholehearted devotion moved him, but he still gently declined.
"Yuxin, your kindness means a lot to me. But I can take care of myself for now. Let's talk more about this later, alright?"
"......"
Su Yuxin lowered her head, unsure how else to support him. She longed for her affection level to reach 100%, like Li Mucheng's, but nothing seemed to work.
"Yuxin."
Seeing her hesitation, Ye Feng reached out, his fingers brushing her cheek, savoring its softness. The touch made her lift her gaze again.
"I won't abandon you. I won't abandon any of you. Trust me, okay?"
"Brother Ye Feng..."
His words and actions eased the unease in her heart, and she finally stepped aside to let him pass.
"I trust you."
"Good. Then, Mucheng, we'll head out now. We can talk more tomorrow."
"Of course, Teacher. Be safe on your way."
With a nod, Ye Feng took Shen Mengli's hand and turned toward the door. But after a few steps, he glanced back at Xie Yuyan, who stood silently by the sofa, watching him.
Feeling his gaze, Xie Yuyan quickly averted her eyes. She'd assumed he'd leave with Shen Mengli and had even thought of seeing them off, but his sudden attention startled her. For some reason, she avoided his eyes, a flicker of anticipation stirring in her chest.
"Mengli, I..."
Ye Feng leaned down to whisper to Shen Mengli, but she cut him off with a soft smile.
"It's alright, Xiao Feng. Just do what you want to do. I'll always support you~"
She even gave him an encouraging little fist pump.
"Mengli..."
"Go on, hurry! Don't keep Xie Yuyan waiting."
"Alright..."
Once Shen Mengli released his hand, Ye Feng walked over to Xie Yuyan and called her name softly.
"Yuyan."
"!!!"
Xie Yuyan stiffened, her lashes fluttering in surprise. Words tangled on her tongue as she stammered, "Wh-what is it, Ye Feng? Did I... do something wrong?"
"Hah? What nonsense are you spouting? You seem perfectly happy staying with Mucheng."
"H-happy...?"
"Oh? Then maybe you should just stay here with her."
"Eh?"
Xie Yuyan's head snapped up, her eyes wide with disbelief.
"Ye Feng... what did you just say?"
"You said you like it here with Mucheng. I was going to ask you to come back with me, but I guess that's unnecessary now."
"N-no! I... I want to go back with you!"
"Oh? But didn’t you just say Mucheng’s place suits you?"
"Th-that’s not true at all!"
Her voice rose in agitation, her thoughts scattering. Panic set in—if she didn’t speak up now, he might really leave.
"It’s not good! Not at all! Staying with Mucheng, I..."
She nearly shouted but caught herself, realizing it would sound like she was rejecting Li Mucheng’s kindness. Just as she floundered, Ye Feng took her hand firmly in his.
"Alright, I know what you mean. I was just teasing you. I never thought the usually sharp and composed Xie Yuyan could get so flustered."
"I... I..."
"Come on, let’s go home. It’s time you returned to your own place."
"Ye Feng..."
Touched, she nodded, gripping his hand tightly. After exchanging a glance with Li Mucheng, she walked with Ye Feng toward the door.
Shen Mengli skipped over to join them on Ye Feng’s other side. After bidding farewell to Su Yuxin and Li Mucheng, the three gradually disappeared beyond the estate gates, leaving only Su Yuxin and Li Mucheng behind.
"Today was a good start. I hope things stay this way."
Li Mucheng shook off her melancholy. Though parting with Ye Feng had dampened her spirits, remembering how he’d still cared for her feelings before leaving lifted her mood. She turned to Su Yuxin, who stood awkwardly, unsure what to do.
"Yuxin, any plans for now?"
"I... I don’t know. I guess I should just go home..."
"Home? Is there something urgent?"
"N-no, it’s just... without Brother Ye Feng, I don’t know what to do."
"Then why not stay here tonight? We can watch horror movies like we used to~"
"Like before... R-really?"
"Of course. So, will you?"
"I will!"
Unbeknownst to Ye Feng, this incident had nudged everyone toward brighter perspectives—even the two who’d once been at odds now seemed to have rekindled their old closeness.
s + Rent Collection Wealth】 At the start, he inherited a rundown house in the urban village from his grandfather. The house had no tenants, but the moment he was diagnosed with a terminal illness, a self-proclaimed empress from the Tianxuan Continent arrived as his first tenant. Ye Chuan soon discovered that with every new tenant moving in, not only did he receive massive daily payments, but he also obtained unique items related to their backgrounds. 【Acquired Bai Qianshuang’s related item: Tiger Strength Pill—dramatically enhances physical power!】 【Acquired Bai Qianshuang’s related item: Deer Blood Pill—significantly boosts vitality!】 …… From that day on, all sorts of bizarre tenants began appearing in the house: the empress from Tianxuan Continent, an apocalyptic sorceress from the Magic Realm, a mysterious scientific girl who fell through a spacetime rift… Every single day, he received strange, powerful items and endless money. Then one day, he suddenly realized—he had become invincible. Enough, enough! Stop giving me more!
th】 【No prior gaming knowledge required】【The First Cultivation + Game Design Novel on the Platform】 In a world where the righteous path dominates and crushes the demonic sects, Lu Ze unlocks the "Son of the Demon Path" system. Killing righteous cultivators now grants him power-ups. Wait—deaths in illusions count too? As a former game designer, Lu Ze decides to give the cultivators of this world a little—no, a massive—shock... Sect Elders: "What is this 'Escape from the Demon Sect' game? Why have all our disciples abandoned cultivation to play it??" Elite Disciples: "You're saying... mastering 'Demon Slayer' can help us counter demonic schemes?" Reclusive Masters: "Why did I leave seclusion? Ask that backstabbing rat who ambushed me in 'Eternal Strife' yesterday!" Rogue Cultivators & Civilians: "'Immortal Abyss Action' is addictive! You can even earn spirit stones by loot-running..." Sect Prodigy: "My Dao heart is unshakable... except for that cursed black hammer." Royal Scions: "Can skins have stat boosts? I’ll pay 10,000 spirit stones for one!!" Sect Leader: "WHO IS CORRUPTING MY DISCIPLES?!!!"
agon king storylines. At the start, I obtained the "Ultimate Lackey System" - the more I act as a lackey, the stronger I become. What else could I do? I chose to become the personal henchman of the ultimate villain, Su Muwan. I provoke all sorts of chosen ones, snatch away their opportunities, and commit every evil deed imaginable. You ask who's behind me? Hmph! You're not worthy of knowing my lady's name! ...... ....... I am Su Muwan, the eldest daughter of the Su family. Since childhood, I've possessed extraordinary talent in martial arts, which led to my arrogant and domineering personality in my past life. I was even foolish enough to repeatedly challenge those favored by heaven, ultimately resulting in a tragic death. In this life, I must behave and absolutely cannot walk the same path again!! However... SLAP!! "So you're the Dragon King, huh?!" When I saw my little lackey swagger over and viciously slap the Dragon King who was hiding his identity, I felt my heart sink. Su Muwan's suspended heart finally died as she watched Qin Luo, her utterly loyal lackey, standing before her. She fainted on the spot from shock. Heaven is determined to destroy me!! (Pure love 1v1, light-hearted, no angst, single female lead, villain, reincarnation, lackey)
world slacker. But a genius female disciple just had to get clingy, insisting that he take her as a disciple. Not only that, she was always making advances on him, thoroughly disrupting his peaceful slacker life...
