Chapter 136: Sentiments

Cheng Feng's silver had long since been exchanged at the bank for Great Zhou banknotes: three five-hundred-tael notes and one one-hundred-tael note, which he carried on his person specifically to buy a residence.

He never expected to run into an acquaintance, let alone the seller, and she even waved her hand to settle the price at sixteen hundred taels immediately; there was no need to negotiate, she decided it right then and there.

Cheng Feng was shocked: Is this the boldness of a wealthy young lady? How dazzling!

Lin Wan'er felt a sense of bewilderment in her heart; she did not know why she was so impulsively eager to help this former benefactor.

Perhaps it was because that figure who appeared in the desperate situation when the Blood Wolf Gang sent assassins had become her only hope back then?

Or perhaps it was because when she was struggling in the midst of her family's predicament, she was unwilling to easily give up the life that had been saved by someone else?

As time passed, even though they had not met for a long time, that resolute back had remained deeply imprinted in the bottom of her heart.

Although Lin Wan'er did not know what significance this residence held for Cheng Feng, when she saw the joy overflowing on Cheng Feng's face, she could not help but smile along with him.

An indescribable atmosphere was spreading all around. This all happened to fall into the eyes of the Tooth Agency Shopkeeper standing to the side,

causing him to uncontrollably curl the corners of his mouth and mutter to himself in his heart: "Lin Xiong, oh Lin Xiong, to think you are the dignified Head of the Family of the Lin Family! Not much time has passed, and I fear your Lin Family's legitimate daughter has already lost her heart to someone else."

This Tooth Agency Shopkeeper had weathered countless storms and could be considered well-informed. He had seen many people of all shapes and sizes, yet the young woman before him truly opened his eyes.

In just a short moment, that once sharp and agile Lin Family legitimate daughter, who remained vigilant and kept her distance from everyone, had suddenly become so amiable! It was as if she were a different person.

Ever since Cheng Feng began practicing martial arts, his entire person had undergone a heaven-shaking, earth-flipping transformation. Not only had his physique become tall and upright, full of confidence, but his personality had also become increasingly firm and steady.

The country bumpkin from the past had vanished, replaced by a face with distinct contours and a sunny, handsome appearance.

However, these external conditions were merely the icing on the cake in Lin Wan'er's eyes. What truly moved her was that Cheng Feng had once saved her life and left a profound mark on her existence. This point was the most crucial and important one.

The Tooth Agency Shopkeeper did not know the inside story, but the flames of gossip could not be extinguished! He carefully observed the movements of these two.

Sensing that the atmosphere at the scene had become somewhat subtle, Lin Wan'er's smile suddenly froze on her face. She turned to look at Cheng Feng, only to see that he was also looking at her, a strange emotion flashing through his eyes.

Her heart tightened, and she suddenly realized that her smile just now might have caused an unnecessary misunderstanding for Cheng Feng. Her complexion turned slightly pale in an instant, and a thin layer of sweat even broke out on her forehead.

She hurriedly explained: "Shopkeeper, please do not misunderstand. I only saw that Young Master Cheng was so happy, and my mood became joyful as well, which is why I smiled. There is no other special meaning; please do not overthink it."

When Cheng Feng heard her words, the expression on his face froze slightly, but he quickly returned to calm. However, his heart was not as calm as his surface.

He pondered to himself: "Why does this sound a bit like she is trying to cover something up? Could it be that she...?" Looking at the sincere-faced Lin Wan'er before him, a strange feeling could not help but well up in Cheng Feng's heart.

Lin Wan'er was secretly anxious in her heart; she never expected that an inadvertent smile of hers would cause such a misunderstanding. At this moment, she suddenly did not know how to handle this awkward situation.

She wanted to explain more clearly, but she was afraid of making it worse and causing things to become even more terrible.

She knew well that her feelings for Cheng Feng had long since surpassed those of an Ordinary friend, but she was also unsure if Cheng Feng held the same feelings for her. After all, they had only met twice.

Therefore, she dared not easily express her heart, fearing that once spoken, the originally harmonious relationship between the two would become incomparably awkward because of this confession.

Cheng Feng gazed quietly at Lin Wan'er, a complex emotion flashing through his eyes. He could feel Lin Wan'er's special attention toward him, but regarding this feeling, he himself had not yet sorted out his thoughts.

At this moment, he decided to remain silent for the time being and not delve into the deeper meaning of Lin Wan'er's words. After all, the relationship between them still needed more time and interaction to slowly figure out.

To say he was not moved by a beauty like Lin Wan'er would certainly not be Cheng Feng's style, but this was only their second meeting, and he already felt that the way Lin Wan'er looked at him was a bit off.

As a veteran of the romantic scene, he found himself unable to resist such pure eyes. "Could it really be the hero saves the beauty, and it's love at first sight?" Cheng Feng could not help but grumble inwardly.

He truly did not know how to face this sudden emotion. To tell the truth, Cheng Feng did not want Lin Wan'er to suffer any harm, but he was also not sure if he could give her true happiness.

After all, in a place like Qingxi County, there existed a certain gap in concepts and perspectives between high-ranking, wealthy families. So-called social equality had always been one of the most basic conditions.

Cheng Feng believed that his future achievements would not be too low; he had to become the founder of a family, at the very least. However, he had to admit that in terms of strength, he was indeed still lacking.

Besides, the person before him was the Lin Family's legitimate daughter; could it really be that simple? Even if a pie fell from the sky and hit him, given his current strength, Cheng Feng was afraid of being killed by Lin Xiong in a few moves.

A heaven-sent fortune had arrived, but the current Cheng Feng could not catch it!

Facing so many unknowns and risks, Cheng Feng chose to ignore them; after all, he could not give any promises or guarantees right now, so he might as well act as if this had never happened.

Cheng Feng acted as if he had completely failed to understand Lin Wan'er's expression and laughed, echoing: "Hahaha, I am very grateful for your generosity, Miss Lin, in being willing to sell this residence to me and solving my urgent need. From today on, Miss Lin is a good friend of mine, Cheng Feng. If there is anything you need help with, please just give the word; I, Cheng Feng, will absolutely not say a single word of 'no'!"

Watching Cheng Feng take the initiative to step forward and smooth things over for her, Lin Wan'er could not help but feel a trace of sweetness in her heart and revealed a knowing smile: "Then I will thank Young Master Cheng in advance. If Wan'er really encounters any trouble in the future, I will certainly not be polite with Young Master Cheng!"

Cheng Feng then raised his teacup and said: "Today, I will use tea instead of wine to show my respect to Miss Lin. A friend as generous as you, I, Cheng Feng, am determined to make!"

Under Cheng Feng's skillful adjustment, the atmosphere at the scene quickly returned to the harmonious and cordial state it was in before.

Lin Wan'er felt very surprised that Cheng Feng could take the initiative to resolve the awkward atmosphere.

She did not expect that the person who saved her that day would be like this today.

It seems that in the future, there should be more interaction.

The Shopkeeper watched the scene before him silently without saying much, having already concluded in his heart that these two definitely had something going on, while outwardly echoing their casual chat, waiting for the clerk to return from processing the paperwork.

The clerk was nimble-footed; while chatting and laughing over the tea table, he had already finished processing all the paperwork.

Cheng Feng checked them one by one—the notes, the seals, the transaction records—carefully verifying every item to ensure there were no errors.

His gaze was focused and confident, showing his rigor and meticulousness. Lin Wan'er watched quietly from the side,

and could not help but admire Cheng Feng's carefulness and seriousness.

When all the procedures were verified, Cheng Feng finally let out a sigh of relief and said to Lin Wan'er: "Alright, Miss Lin, Shopkeeper, I have no objections on my end."

Lin Wan'er nodded slightly, indicating her agreement. She said softly: "Since the transaction is complete and the money and goods have been exchanged, this young woman will take her leave first. May Young Master Cheng make good use of this residence, and I also congratulate you on getting what you wished for."

Her mission had been accomplished. Although the final money obtained might not have been as expected, it was enough to buy that Boiling Blood Flower.

In reality, the price of that Boiling Blood Flower was far from two thousand taels of silver; one thousand taels would have sufficed. Lin Xiong had deliberately exaggerated it to seek higher profits and create a topic of conversation.

And since Lin Wan'er was able to come in Lin Xiong's place, she naturally knew the reason behind it. At such a critical moment, whether the money was more or less did not matter much; the most important thing was to successfully purchase the required medicinal herb.

Cheng Feng cupped his hands and smiled, responding with full gratitude: "I must thank Miss Lin for being so generous and willing to reduce so much silver to sell this residence to me; I have truly picked up a great bargain!" He secretly rejoiced in his heart that this transaction could be called a win-win for everyone.

Lin Wan'er laughed: "Young Master Cheng, do not joke; my life is not worth less than a few hundred taels."

After walking out while chatting and laughing, several personal servants appeared beside Lin Wan'er; these servants stood respectfully to the side, waiting for instructions.

Lin Wan'er stepped lightly into the sedan chair, and the bearers lifted it, walking steadily forward. As the sedan chair drifted further and further away, Lin Wan'er's figure gradually disappeared from Cheng Feng's sight.