Chapter 127: The Fork Fell

"Don't cry, your mommy will definitely be okay!"

Lin Feng hugged Bei YuYao, gently patting her back as he comforted her.

Watching Bei YuYao lying in Lin Feng's arms, Bei LuHua felt deep envy.

Bei HuaRong felt a sour pang inside; she had already done things that only a boyfriend and girlfriend could do with Brother Lin Feng, yet Brother Lin Feng didn't know.

What a loss!

Before Lin Feng arrived, the three sisters had discussed that Brother Lin Feng should step in to rescue their mommy.

But after thinking it over, they felt that wasn't right.

Mommy was in danger and needed to be rescued.

Yet if Brother Lin Feng went, wouldn't he be in danger too?

So after Lin Feng came, they didn't bring it up at all.

After Lin Feng let go of Bei YuYao and sat down on the sofa, he analyzed: "Over in Xiangjiang, although the Bei family is low-key, they're still considered a prestigious noble house.

They also do business with people from Myanmar year after year, so they're fairly familiar with the situation there and wouldn't have been without any defenses in the past.

Anyone targeting your Family Head mustn't be simple armed thugs; they must have a clear purpose... So, Your Majesty the Queen is temporarily safe."

The Triplets' bodyguard, having long received Bei Yiren's orders, didn't allow Lin Feng excessive contact with the three sisters.

Lin Feng stayed in the room for less than an hour before being asked to leave.

Of course he was quite displeased.

After stepping out, he cursed inwardly:

"Queen Bei, I curse you to fall for me again next time! And give birth to Triplets that will drive you crazy..."

On the small hill where Bei Yiren and others were surrounded.

A camouflaged, masked man raised his hands and slowly approached.

Zheng Kai and the others pointed their guns at the man.

The masked man shouted in English, "Don't fire, I'm here to deliver a message."

He's just a minor messenger.

Bei Yiren waved her hand, "Let him come!"

The masked man walked slowly up to Bei Yiren and said, "Our boss said you have three days to raise 2 billion US dollars for your ransom.

The clock starts at noon today, 12 p. m., and runs until the 25th at noon. If we don't receive the money, we'll launch an attack and kill you all."

Bei Yiren frowned and said, "Then you'll at least let me contact my family, right?"

The masked man replied, "You can use the walkie-talkie we just confiscated from me to contact your home. That's all, now please let me go."

Nearby, Zheng Kai had already ordered someone to open the walkie-talkie; after checking it was fine, he nodded at Bei Yiren.

Bei Yiren said calmly, "Let him go!"

The masked man turned and left.

A moment later, the walkie-talkie crackled with the voice of Bei Yifeng, Bei Yiren's brother: "Sister, how are you now?"..

Bei Yiren replied, "Brother, I'm fine; we're surrounded on a hill."

"Sister, don't worry, we'll definitely find a way to rescue you."

As soon as Bei Yifeng's words ended, the walkie-talkie's signal cut off.

Bei Yiren glanced at the time; it was exactly noon.

At that moment, Lin Feng had already arrived at Xinshi Xiaoqu, the apartment rented by Shu Jingya.

Building 4, unit 803.

When Lin Feng arrived, Shu Jingya was lying on the sofa reading a book.

"Kid, you're doing well!"

Shu Jingya praised.

She was referring to Lin Feng's help with the class yesterday.

Lin Feng modestly said, "I just read from your lesson prep. But I think such a course is useless; at least 99% of those kids don't understand."

Shu Jingya laughed, "You're right! But after they learn, they'll think they've grasped knowledge ordinary people lack, feeling superior and boosting their confidence."

Moreover, they can use that knowledge to create common topics, forming circles. Outsiders can't join without it.

Then, outsiders will think these people are all high and mighty, idolize them, but in fact, they're nothing."

Lin Feng chuckled, "It's exactly the same as business chambers and the like in the commercial world!"

Shu Jingya, adjusting her black-rimmed glasses, said, "It's noon, let's cook! I haven't eaten two meals."

Lin Feng glanced at Shu Jingya's chest and laughed, "I think you could go two or three days without eating and be fine."

Before Shu Jingya could get angry, Lin Feng headed into the kitchen.

As usual, he made steak; last time Qi Yao said making steak requires care, so this time he put his heart into it.

After the steak was done, Shu Jingya took two bites and said, "Why does it have a whiff of something...?"

"Pfft~"

Lin Feng almost sprayed his drink onto the table.

He didn't taste the flavor Shu Jingya mentioned at all.

Seeing Lin Feng's mishap, Shu Jingya laughed, "Just kidding, it's not pork."

Lin Feng gave Shu Jingya a glance.

He noticed a mysterious desire in her eyes, along with a strong restraint.

What happened the night before last felt to her like a certain shackles being unlocked.

As Liu Erwa said, the more educated a woman is, the stronger her inner desire.

At this moment, perhaps a little spark could become a raging flame.

Lin Feng didn't know how outstanding he appeared in Shu Jingya's eyes.

He is handsome, has a good figure, and possesses all the virtues a man can have.

Yesterday's class was also a kind of test she gave Lin Feng.

At least now she can view Lin Feng with the mindset of someone his own age.

"Is the wound on your foot and waist healed? Shall I press them for you again?"

Lin Feng stared into Shu Jingya's eyes and asked.

A faint smile appeared on Shu Jingya's face; as she moved her hand, the fork fell onto the floor beneath the table.

"Oops!"

Shu Jingya let out a surprised cry and said, "I have a wound on my foot; could you pick it up for me, please?"

"Sure!"

Lin Feng smiled and agreed.

He then pulled out a stool and slipped under the table.

A moment later, a blush spread across Shu Jingya's pretty face as she bit her lip.

Just then, the phone Lin Feng had placed on the table rang.

What a badly timed call!

Lin Feng picked up the fork from the floor and crawled out from under the table.

After wiping two fingers on the tablecloth, he immediately grabbed the phone.

Because the name shown on the screen was "Bai Ying".

"Lin Feng, I need you to help with something."

When the call connected, Bai Ying's voice sounded.

"Is the matter important?"

Lin Feng frowned and asked.

Bai Ying replied, "It's urgent…"

After hanging up, Lin Feng apologized to Shu Jingya, saying, "Sorry, there's something extremely important. By the way! I have a lead on the World War II gold I mentioned last time, if you're interested…"

"Of course I'm interested!"

Shu Jingya's eyes lit up.

"I'll get in touch with you in a few days, goodbye!"

Lin Feng finished speaking, turned, and left.