Chapter 50: Zhu Li's Betrayal

It was seven o'clock in the evening.

The underground parking lot of Jiachen Dasha.

Wen Keke opened the trunk.

Zhu Li lifted out a large suitcase and several bags.

After putting the things aside, Zhu Li said to Wen Keke, "It's so late; why don't you go first!"

Wen Keke shook her head and said, "If I leave, what will you do?!"

Zhu Li pushed Wen Keke into the car, "Don't worry about me, hurry back! See you tomorrow!"

"If you have anything, give me a call!"

After Wen Keke got in the car, she frowned and said.

"Got it!" Zhu Li waved at Wen Keke.

After Wen Keke waved at Zhu Li, she started the car.

Watching Wen Keke drive away, Zhu Li breathed a sigh of relief.

Then she raised her wrist and glanced at her delicate watch.

During the day she had also called Lin Feng, arranging to meet at seven in the evening.

The underground parking lot was rather chilly, and the lighting was somewhat dim.

As she watched car after car pass in front of her, the female drivers in those cars looked at her with either pity or a haughty gaze, and Zhu Li couldn't help but grit her teeth.

Lin Feng didn't keep Zhu Li waiting long.

Moments later, a black Porsche pulled up and stopped in front of Zhu Li.

Lin Feng got out of the car, opened the trunk, and helped put the suitcase away.

After getting in the car, Lin Feng fastened his seatbelt, glanced at Zhu Li sitting in the passenger seat, and said, "You know Xinshi Xiaoqu, right? Compared to Jinhu Huayuan, it's twice as far away, but the environment there is better, not as noisy as Jinhu Huayuan."

Lin Feng said as he started the car.

Zhu Li laughed, "I'm just a poor ghost; as long as I have a place to live, that's fine! I'm not picky about location."

Lin Feng gave a hehe laugh.

The black Porsche quickly drove out of the underground parking lot.

What Zhu Li didn't know was that Wen Keke hadn't driven the car away.

Instead, she had stopped it at a corner near the exit of the parking lot.

If you didn't look carefully when leaving the lot, you wouldn't notice her.

Seeing Zhu Li leave in Lin Feng's car, Wen Keke buried her head in the steering wheel, and tears spilled uncontrollably from her eyes.

Why did Zhu Li suddenly move out?

And then she still had to keep it a secret from herself?

Wen Keke may be simple, but she's not stupid.

Isn't this just the kind of plot where a best friend steals a lover, like in TV dramas?

Zhu Li clearly knows she has feelings for Lin Feng, so why would she do this?

After a long while, Wen Keke finally composed herself, wiped her eyes with a tissue, and started the car.

By then it was already eight o'clock in the evening.

"You've seen it along the way, right? Just driving took nearly half an hour. Normally for work, you have to get up half an hour earlier."

After getting out of the car, as they entered the elevator, Lin Feng reminded Zhu Li.

Zhu Li, however, laughed and said, "It's just half an hour! Just go to sleep earlier at night."

Lin Feng smiled and said nothing.

The elevator finally reached the tenth floor.

After opening it, Lin Feng helped carry the boxes to 1002.

Not long ago, Lin Feng had just changed the lock on this apartment; after thinking a moment, he remembered the password.

After opening the door, he put the boxes down in the hallway, then flipped the switch, and the lights in the hallway and living room came on.

Lin Feng introduced, "This apartment is a bit smaller, about 120 square meters, three bedrooms and two living rooms; each bedroom has a balcony, the kitchen and bathroom are spacious, and the master bedroom even has its own bathroom..."

Lin Feng took Zhu Li on a walk around the rooms, introducing them.

After that, the two sat down on the sofa.

Zhu Li immediately took out a cigarette and lighter from her bag, pulled one out, placed it in her mouth, lit it with the lighter, and handed it to Lin Feng.

"Thanks!"

Lin Feng laughed and said.

He noticed a bit of lipstick on the filter, but didn't mind.

"Handsome Lin, how much is the rent?"

Zhu Li asked with a smile.

Lin Feng exhaled a puff of smoke and said lightly, "According to the rates in this area, the rent for such an apartment is normally 7,000 per month; since we're acquaintances, I'll let you have it for 6,000."

"6,000!"

Zhu Li looked resentful and said, "My monthly salary plus bonus is just under 12,000; rent plus utilities, property fees, etc., already come to about 7,000, living expenses alone need at least 3,000, and I still have to buy toiletries and cosmetics—it's not enough!"

"Look at how pitiful I am, taking care of your business—could you give me a discount? How about 5,000?"

Lin Feng straightforwardly shook his head.

Zhu Li doesn't have Guo Yanru's talent.

Lin Feng certainly won't be tempted by her!

Other things can be negotiated, but rent should be what it should be.

Seeing Lin Feng not giving up, Zhu Li said helplessly, "Heartless landlord, it's a bargain for you!"

Lin Feng took two printed lease contracts out of his pocket and let Zhu Li sign.

When she saw no deposit was required, Zhu Li said happily, "I'll give you some credit for conscience."

She immediately signed and kept a copy for herself.

Then she transferred 18,000 yuan to Lin Feng.

Rent is paid once per season.

All set, Lin Feng intended to leave.

As he just stood up, Zhu Li also stood and said, "It's almost nine, you haven't eaten yet, have you? Shall I cook for you?"

Lin Feng chuckled, "You cook? I think better not. It's getting late, I'm going back."

After speaking, he turned and left.

Suddenly, Zhu Li stepped forward a few paces and grabbed Lin Feng's waist.

Lin Feng stopped in his tracks.

Zhu Li murmured, "Don't go! I like you, will you stay?"

At that moment, Zhu Li had been ready for a long time.

For her, success or failure hinges on this move!

If Lin Feng refuses, she would have no face staying at Liang Shishi's company.

Resign, move out, then leave Yanjing for another big city.

As for what comes after, Zhu Li doesn't know.

Perhaps she'll meet a man she likes, marry, and make do.

Or perhaps she will completely let herself go, becoming a more realistic, gold‑digging woman…

Lin Feng frowned, "Zhu Li, you…"

Before he could finish, Zhu Li said, "Don't think I'm that open; I'm actually conservative, never had a boyfriend. I'm not as naive as Keke; I've long understood this society is realistic, cruel, and I'm powerless."

"I don't want to live like this anymore; I want to work happily, treat work as a way of life, not just because I have to."

"So I want a man to rely on, but my standards are too high; I can't settle for ordinary men."

"Will you have me? I'll only be your lover; I don't care how many women you have elsewhere. As long as you're kind to me when we're together, that's all…"

Zhu Li muttered a long list.

She had completely abandoned her dignity.

Lin Feng knew that if he refused, Zhu Li would definitely fall.

After speaking, Zhu Li let go of Lin Feng.

Then she lowered her head, waiting for Lin Feng's answer.

Lin Feng turned around, smiling, "I remembered everything you just said; if one day you're unsatisfied, don't blame me for being heartless!"

Zhu Li lifted her head, looking at Lin Feng with surprise.

Soon she recovered, "I'm going to shower, you, want to join?"

"You look pretty heavy, didn't expect it to be so light!"

Lin Feng hoisted Zhu Li sideways, spun around, and laughed.

Zhu Li's beautiful eyes like silk, "That's because the flesh grew where it should…"