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Chapter 15: The Blue Fish of One Night
Lin Feng never imagined that he would find himself sitting in such an awkward silence with Lin Miaomiao. The weight of their unspoken words settled heavily on their hearts, making it difficult for them to breathe.
Time passed without either of them noticing. Finally, Lin Feng sighed and said, "Miaomiao, what should we do?"
"What do you mean, what should we do?" Lin Miaomiao replied, her voice filled with exhaustion.
"I'll follow your lead," Lin Feng offered.
Lin Miaomiao did not respond. Instead, she stood up and walked out of the noodle shop.
Lin Feng quickly got up and followed her. "Miaomiao, where are you going?"
She turned around, looking at him with a complex expression. "Where can I go? Am I supposed to stand by and do nothing? Can I just watch Magenta die? Do I have any other choice?"
"Miaomiao..."
Lin Feng had never seen her in such pain. "Let's go. Let's leave this place."
"Stop right there! Do you want me to bear the guilt of killing Magenta for the rest of my life? You go, Lin Feng. You go help her."
With that, Lin Miaomiao turned and dashed into the night, disappearing in an instant.
Lin Feng stood there, staring into the darkness, feeling lost and helpless.
Meanwhile, Lin Miaomiao ran through the night, tears streaming down her face. She felt a deep ache in her heart, a painful oppression with no way out.
As she caught a whiff of alcohol in the air, she entered a nearby tavern and ordered a large table full of strong liquor, beginning to drink heavily. The fiery liquid burned her insides but could not ease the turmoil within her heart.
She drank bottle after bottle, gradually becoming intoxicated.
A figure in white appeared beside her and sat down next to her. He grasped Lin Miaomiao's hands, stopping her. "Miaomiao, don't drink anymore. Why torture yourself for someone like that?"
"What does it have to do with you?"
Lin Miaomiao broke free from He Rongsheng's grip and snatched the bottle to continue drinking.
As the alcohol took effect, Lin Miaomiao began to ramble on.
"That jerk Lin Feng, why should I help him make decisions? I'm not his parent. Why can't he take charge of his own matters?"
"Do I have any other choice? He asked me, and I could only agree. Lin Feng, you're shameless."
"You clearly know Magenta's background. Why did you still take her in? Why? If you hadn't taken her in back then, would all of this have happened?"
"Lin Feng, I hate you."
"I hate you, Lin Feng. Did you hear that? Aren't you going to come over and apologize? If you don't come out soon, I'm really going to get angry, and I won't forgive you."
"Miaomiao... Do you think it's worth it to be heartbroken over such a scoundrel? Come with me. I can treat you better than he can. I, He Rongsheng, will take good care of you for the rest of my life." Seeing Lin Miaomiao in such pain made He Rongsheng feel a mix of emotions.
Azure Fish Alley, Lanzhou Noodle House.
Lin Feng walked into the noodle shop in a daze, climbed the stairs, and arrived at Magenta's door. At that moment, Magenta had already woken up but was weak and coughing intermittently.
With each cough, blood came forth.
Lin Feng watched as Magenta coughed up blood and couldn't help but furrow his brow in concern.
Magenta raised her head and looked at Lin Feng, asking, "Young Master, would you be willing to help me?"
Lin Feng remained silent, still looking bewildered.
Magenta continued, "I know your heart belongs only to Sister Miao. I also know that what I am doing is wrong. I'm sorry, Sister Miao. But I have no choice. Who made me born in the Red Flower Palace?"
"I only ask for one night from you. After this night, I will return to the Red Flower Palace and never leave the palace again. I will not cause any more trouble for you and Sister Miao."
"I beg you to grant my wish."
Magenta attempted to rise and bow, but her body was too weak. As soon as she stood up, she lost her balance and fell onto the Soft Couch.
Lin Feng remained motionless, not offering his support. He looked at Magenta, his mind a chaotic mess.
"Young Master, my entire life has been for this one night with you. If this is how it must be, then I will have no regrets in this life. In my heart, I have truly fallen for you."
Magenta began to loosen her clothing with delicate hands. As her garments slipped away, her fragrant shoulders were revealed. With her undergarments removed, her upper body was left bare.
It was undeniable that Magenta's beauty was unparalleled, stirring Lin Feng's heart and causing his bloodline to surge.
"Young Master, come closer. Let me help you undress."
Lin Feng approached as if enchanted by Magic One, foolishly sitting down on the Soft Couch.
Magenta gently leaned against Lin Feng's chest, feeling an immense satisfaction being so close to him for the first time. To be with the one she loved like this was enough for her in this lifetime.
Slowly, Magenta pulled at the ties of Lin Feng's clothing and removed his coarse long shirt. Then she took off his outer garment, leaving his upper body exposed.
Magenta embraced Lin Feng, trembling with excitement and nervousness from happiness.
"Sister Miao, I'm sorry."
Magenta thought to herself before starting to remove Lin Feng's trousers.
A faint light suddenly flickered within Lin Feng's Sea of Consciousness, causing his entire body to shudder and prompting him to exclaim, "Miaomiao."
Lin Feng jolted awake from his daze, looking at his bare upper body and then at Magenta, who was only wearing a scanty outfit. This time, he managed to resist the temptation.
He got up, turned his back to Magenta, and said angrily, "Why did you cast a Charm Spell on me?"
Just moments earlier, when Lin Feng first laid eyes on Magenta, he had to admit that he was indeed captivated. It was in that instant that he fell under the influence of the Charm Spell she had secretly cast.
"Young Master, I had no choice; I was afraid..." Magenta said helplessly.
"If you hadn't cast the Charm Spell on me, I don't even know what would have happened. But now, it's absolutely impossible."
Lin Feng slightly raised his hand, and his clothes flew to him, instantly dressing him.
He continued, "I know you have a good heart and have saved my life before. I'll pretend today never happened. I'm sorry, but my heart belongs to Miaomiao. I can't get past this right now."
Lin Feng left Magenta's room and rushed out of the restaurant. He began searching for Lin Miaomiao. At that moment, his heart was filled with thoughts of her.
"Miaomiao, I miss you. Where are you?"
Lin Feng searched everywhere but could not find any sign of Miaomiao. Finally, he went to Tu Yu's place and woke him up, asking for help in finding her.
Half an hour later, members of the Flying Fish Gang discovered Lin Miaomiao.
By the time Lin Feng arrived, Lin Miaomiao was already completely drunk. The table in front of her was littered with overturned bottles, and there were quite a few more scattered on the floor beneath her.
“Miaomiao, it’s my fault.”
Lin Feng immediately entered the restaurant and saw He Rongsheng helping Lin Miaomiao to her feet, preparing to take her away. Lin Feng pushed He Rongsheng aside and supported Lin Miaomiao, saying, “Don’t move her.”
He Rongsheng steadied himself and, upon seeing Lin Feng, felt a surge of anger. “What right do you have to say that? You’re the one who should leave him. You’re nothing but a heartbreaker.”
He Rongsheng was about to charge forward when Tu Yu appeared just in time to block him. “Young Master He, I see you’ve had quite a bit to drink. Perhaps you’re feeling a little tipsy? Let me escort you home.”
In her drunken haze, Lin Miaomiao caught sight of Lin Feng’s face. She slurred, “Hey, why did you turn into Lin Feng? That big bad Lin Feng! I called for him so many times, and he still hasn’t come to keep me company. It seems he really doesn’t care about me anymore.”
“Miaomiao, I’m in the wrong. I’m the bad guy. I’ll take you home now.”
“Why does your tone sound so much like Lin Feng’s? Could it be that you really are Lin Feng? No way. That arrogant, detestable Lin Feng is probably sleeping with another woman right now.”
“Damn Lin Feng, that arrogant Lin Feng. I hate you. I won’t forgive you. Hmph.”
He Rongsheng glared at Lin Feng in fury. With Tu Yu blocking his path, he couldn’t advance for the moment. “Lin Feng, you scoundrel. You’d better not cross paths with me during the Martial Examination.”
“And if I do?” Lin Feng was also in a foul mood and retorted.
“Do you dare to make a bet? If you lose to me, you’ll leave Miaomiao. What right do you have to keep her? Do you even deserve her?” He Rongsheng said with a drunken bravado.
“Why should I care about your business? During the Martial Examination, I will definitely defeat you.”
With that, Lin Feng took Miaomiao and left.
Magenta had redressed herself and tears streamed down her face in heartbreak. She stood at the entrance of the noodle shop for one last look as they departed. She knew she would never return to this place.
Magenta moved slowly, spitting out a mouthful of blood before ultimately collapsing to the ground, losing consciousness.
A shadow emerged in the night, gazing at the figure on the ground, Magenta, with a strange smile. "Lin Feng, you have escaped death several times. This time, you have created yet another opportunity for me to kill you."
"Lin Feng, I, Lin Qing, will not rest until you are dead."
With that, Lin Qing picked up Magenta and floated away.
The next morning, Lin Miaomiao and Lin Feng awoke from their slumber. Lin Miaomiao was shocked to find herself completely unclothed and turned to see that Lin Feng was in the same state.
Flushed with embarrassment and anger, she exclaimed, "Lin Feng, what is going on?"
"Well, it's hard to explain. Let me think for a moment," Lin Feng replied, looking confused.
As Lin Miaomiao thought about Lin Feng being intimate with another woman and now finding themselves in this situation, she felt disgusted. She kicked Lin Feng away and said, "Get out! I never want to see you again."
"Miaomiao, what's wrong? I will take responsibility," Lin Feng said, bewildered.
For the first time in their lives, they had a huge argument that shook the ground beneath them. It almost came to blows. Eventually, Lin Miaomiao learned that Lin Feng had not been with Magenta but had instead thought of her at the last moment and went out to find her. Her anger dissipated, replaced by an overwhelming sense of happiness.
Lin Miaomiao nestled into Lin Feng's embrace and softly murmured, "Lin Feng, why didn't you say so earlier? I misunderstood you."
"You came in swinging first; how could I explain?" Lin Feng replied.
"That's annoying! Don't tease me."
"Yes, ma'am."
"Even more annoying!" Lin Miaomiao blushed deeply, her face flushed.
Lin Feng coughed a few times and said, "Speaking of last night, it was truly the most unforgettable night of my life. Miaomiao, you were quite proactive last night! Wow! You probably don’t remember anything after drinking. Let me tell you all about it."
"Don't, or I'll kick you off."
"Alright. No."
"Fool, how would I know what's going on if you don't?"
"So is it a no or not? You're making me so confused."
"Lin Feng, you're really annoying. You're doing this on purpose, aren't you?"
"How about this? Let's let our actions explain everything from last night."
"Ah, no..." (To be continued...)
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