Chapter 213: The Zhou Family Banquet

Lin Jingying asked curiously, "Lin Feng, what exactly is your relationship with your sister?"

"Isn't that a stupid question? She is my sister; what do you think our relationship is?" Lin Feng said, displeased.

"You two are definitely not just a simple brother and sister. The way she looks at you is just... tsk tsk tsk. Besides, she is so afraid that I might snatch you away; it's obvious she has some inappropriate thoughts about you," Lin Jingying said.

"Don't talk nonsense. Lin Wei just lacks a sense of security. Back when our entire Lin Family was wiped out, Lin Wei was left alone with no one to rely on, bullied by others, and had a very difficult time. Now that I've returned, she naturally relies on me more, fearing that I might leave her again one day," Lin Feng said.

"But I don't think you look alike at all. If you hadn't said you were siblings, I definitely wouldn't think you were blood-related," Lin Jingying said again.

"Are you done yet? Senior Sister, if you keep talking nonsense, I'm going to get angry!" Lin Feng said angrily.

After hanging up the phone, Lin Feng closed his eyes, but he couldn't fall asleep.

The words Lin Jingying said echoed in his mind incessantly, like a demonic spell.

It was true that he and Lin Wei didn't look alike at all; Senior Sister hadn't been wrong about that.

The words that Blood Fiend had said before also suddenly surfaced in Lin Feng's mind.

Before Blood Fiend died, he had said that Lin Feng was not a member of the Lin Family, but had been adopted.

Lin Feng hadn't paid it any mind at the time, but now he felt that Blood Fiend's words might be true!

However, even if they weren't biological siblings, so what?

It didn't matter at all!

The next morning, just as Lin Feng came downstairs, he saw Lin Wei wearing an apron and walking out of the kitchen with a casserole.

"Brother, you're awake? Breakfast is ready, come and eat," Lin Wei said with a smile.

Lin Feng walked over and opened the lid of the casserole, and the rich aroma of chicken soup immediately wafted toward him.

"Having such a feast early in the morning," Lin Feng said with a smile.

"As long as you're satisfied," Lin Wei said.

Lin Feng didn't stand on ceremony and immediately sat down to taste Lin Wei's cooking.

It had to be said that Lin Wei's cooking level was truly excellent; her culinary skills were comparable to a hotel chef, and in any case, Lin Feng was extremely satisfied.

Suddenly, a crisp doorbell rang.

"You eat, I'll go open the door," Lin Wei said.

However, not long after Lin Wei left, she returned, holding a beautifully crafted invitation in her hand.

"This is?" Lin Feng asked in confusion.

"A bodyguard in a suit just came by and said he was from the Zhou Family; this invitation was sent by him," Lin Wei said, handing the invitation to Lin Feng.

Lin Feng took the invitation, looked at it, and let out a laugh.

"A fortieth birthday celebration? Can forty years old even be considered a 'big birthday'?" Lin Feng said with a smile.

Lin Wei curiously leaned her head over, staring at the invitation to examine it closely.

It turned out that today was the fortieth birthday of the Zhou Family Head of the Family, Zhou Zhitian, so Zhou Zhitian was hosting a banquet under the name of a fortieth birthday celebration, inviting people from all walks of life to attend.

And Lin Feng was one of the invited guests.

Lin Wei said, "Then shall we go to the banquet tonight?"

"I'm not interested," Lin Feng shook his head.

Lin Feng wasn't close with Zhou Zhitian; he only had a slight connection with his wife, so there was absolutely no need to attend his birthday banquet.

Lin Wei, however, said excitedly, "Let's go, let's go! We don't have anything important to do tonight anyway, just consider it going to see the excitement."

Seeing Lin Wei's high spirits, Lin Feng finally nodded: "Alright then, I'll go with you."

Seeing Lin Feng agree, Lin Wei was instantly overjoyed.

At seven o'clock in the evening, Lin Feng and Lin Wei arrived together at the gate of the Zhou Family Mansion.

Unexpectedly, as soon as they arrived, Lin Feng saw Zhou Zhitian's wife, Cheng Shishi, standing at the entrance.

Cheng Shishi naturally saw Lin Feng too; she immediately trotted over, and upon reaching them, she said with a smile on her face, "Mr. Lin, you've finally arrived. I've been waiting here for you for a long time."

"Are you here specifically to welcome me?" Lin Feng asked.

"Of course," Cheng Shishi said.

Lin Feng nodded with great satisfaction and said, "You are very thoughtful."

Cheng Shishi smiled and said, "It's mainly because my servants don't recognize you. If I didn't come to welcome you personally, it would be bad if any misunderstandings occurred."

Subsequently, Cheng Shishi made a gesture of invitation.

"The banquet is about to begin, Mr. Lin, please follow me."

After Cheng Shishi spoke, she led the way, while Lin Wei followed by Lin Feng's side, stepping into the Zhou Family Mansion under Cheng Shishi's guidance with him.

"Brother, who is this woman? Are you very close with her?" Lin Wei asked curiously, her large, bright eyes blinking.

Lin Feng explained with a smile: "Her name is Cheng Shishi, and she is the wife of the Zhou Family Head of the Family, Zhou Zhitian. I met her on the way to Jinling. Because of an accident, she went into premature labor, and her life was in danger, so I stepped in to help her deliver the child."

"No wonder she is so enthusiastic toward you; so you are her savior," Lin Wei said with a sudden realization.

Cheng Shishi, who was walking in front, looked back at Lin Wei and asked, "Mr. Lin, could this be... your girlfriend?"

A rosy flush immediately flew across Lin Wei's pretty face, and she shyly lowered her head.

Lin Feng said, "She is my sister, Lin Wei."

"Biological sister?" Cheng Shishi asked again.

"Why do you ask?" Lin Feng said.

"Sorry, I was presumptuous. It's just that you and your sister don't look very much alike, Mr. Lin," Cheng Shishi said.

Lin Feng didn't want to say too much to Cheng Shishi on this topic, so he took the initiative to change the subject: "Mrs. Cheng, is your husband Zhou Zhitian holding a fortieth birthday celebration a bit... much?"

Cheng Shishi said with a bitter smile, "The fortieth birthday celebration is just a cover. Actually, my husband wants to take this opportunity today to discuss the Commercial Federation with the business celebrities of Jinling."

"So that's how it is," a look of understanding appeared on Lin Feng's face.

Lin Feng had originally thought it was a bit funny that Zhou Zhitian was holding a big birthday celebration for himself at only forty, but now it seemed Zhou Zhitian had other motives.

However, this was not important; Lin Feng was not from Jinling, nor did he have any enterprises in Jinling, so the establishment of the Commercial Federation in Jinling naturally had nothing to do with him.

He only needed to accompany Lin Wei tonight, and eat and drink well.

While speaking, Lin Feng and Lin Wei had already followed Cheng Shishi into the first-floor lobby of the villa.

The lobby was brightly lit, the floor was covered with a thick red carpet, and the walls were hung with many oil paintings that one could tell at a glance were of great value.

A long table was placed against one side of the wall, covered with all kinds of exquisite snacks and dishes, as well as colorful alcoholic drinks and beverages.

"Mr. Lin, Ms. Lin, I still have other guests to attend to, so I won't keep you company; please feel free to enjoy yourselves," Cheng Shishi said.