Chapter 61: The One I Like Is Ye Feng

After returning home, Ye Feng went straight to his room and collapsed onto the bed.

Although he had not rested for a day and a night, his mind was exceptionally clear, and everything that happened today replayed in his head.

Especially the words Gu Ran said to him by the Moat and at the Summit.

"Ye Feng, what do you think is the true meaning of life?"

"I want to welcome every new beginning with you."

"Will you always stand on my side?"

These words replayed in his mind over and over, making him feel both warm and somewhat uneasy.

He turned over, stared at the ceiling, and pondered: "With Gu Ran saying so much today, does it mean she has already tacitly accepted our relationship?"

"But... she didn't seem to explicitly say that we are together."

The more Ye Feng thought about it, the more unsure he felt, so he simply sat up and rubbed his throbbing temples.

"Forget it, I won't think about it; I'll just ask her tomorrow."

Ye Feng muttered to himself, then sat cross-legged on the bed and began to circulate the Xuantian Sacred Scripture.

In recent days, he had developed a habit: whenever he was free, he had to improve his cultivation strength!

As the technique circulated, Ye Feng's breathing gradually steadied, the Qi Strength within his body flowed slowly, and his fatigue gradually dissipated.

By the time he opened his eyes again, the sky outside the window had turned completely dark; the room was pitch black, with only moonlight streaming through the window, casting a silvery white patch on the floor.

Just then, a light knock came from outside the door, followed by Ye Linger's crisp voice: "Brother, get up and eat!"

Ye Feng responded, got up to tidy his clothes, pushed the door open, and walked out.

However, the moment he stepped out of the room, he saw a familiar figure sitting in the living room—Gu Ran.

She was wearing a simple white dress, her long hair draped casually over her shoulders, and she was talking to Ye Linger with a faint smile on her face.

Hearing the door open, she turned her head, her gaze met Ye Feng's, and a trace of imperceptible panic flashed in her eyes.

"Gu Ran, why are you here?"

Ye Feng was stunned, never expecting her to appear in his home.

Ye Linger ran over with a grin and took Ye Feng's arm: "Brother, I invited Sister Gu Ran over for dinner!"

"Right, you guys chat, I'm going to the kitchen to help Mom bring out the dishes!"

Ye Linger blinked, turned, and ran off, leaving Ye Feng and Gu Ran alone in the living room.

The atmosphere was somewhat awkward for a moment.

Ye Feng scratched his head, suddenly not knowing what to say.

Then, Ye Feng sat opposite her, watching her lowered eyes, feeling somewhat uneasy.

"What's wrong?"

Seeing Ye Feng's somewhat nervous expression, Gu Ran asked in confusion.

Ye Feng shook his head, and just then, Ye Linger's voice came from the kitchen: "Brother, Sister Gu Ran, time to eat!"

Ye Feng and Gu Ran looked at each other, then stood up and said, "Let's go, let's eat first."

Gu Ran nodded and followed him toward the dining room.

At the dining table, Ye Linger and Mother Ye had already set out the food; seeing the two walk in side-by-side, Ye Linger immediately revealed a sly smile: "Brother, Sister Gu Ran, what is this...?"

Ye Feng glared at her: "Don't ask so much, you child."

Ye Linger stuck out her tongue and turned to Mother Ye: "Mom, look at my brother, he's fierce to me now that he has a girlfriend!"

"If you keep talking nonsense, watch out, I'll..."

Ye Feng raised his hand, pretending to hit Ye Linger.

Shen Yurou smiled and shook her head: "You two, alright, stop messing around!"

Then, she looked at Gu Ran: "Xiao Ran, don't be a stranger, just treat this like your own home."

Gu Ran nodded shyly and sat down next to Ye Feng.

At the dining table, the atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant; Ye Linger teased the two from time to time, making Gu Ran's cheeks flush slightly, while Ye Feng shook his head helplessly.

After dinner, Ye Feng walked Gu Ran to the door.

"Can you accompany me for a walk?"

Gu Ran stood at the doorway, showing no intention of opening the door.

Ye Feng was stunned for a moment, then readily agreed: "Sure!"

The night in Tianhai was quite cool.

The two walked side-by-side on the night street, the streetlights stretching their shadows long.

There were few pedestrians on the street, and occasionally a few cars drove by, stirring up a light breeze.

Ye Feng's hand inadvertently touched Gu Ran's hand; he hesitated for a moment, but ultimately made no other move.

Neither of them spoke, but their mutual feelings were silently conveyed in this moment.

Without realizing it, they had walked to the Moat again.

The river shimmered with rippling light under the moonlight, and the willow trees on the bank swayed gently in the breeze, making a rustling sound.

Ye Feng walked to the riverside, looked at the water, and said softly: "Gu Ran, do you think... this counts as us confirming our relationship?"

Gu Ran also walked over and blinked playfully: "Guess."

Ye Feng shook his head helplessly; how had he never noticed this girl was so mischievous before?

Just then, a harsh car horn broke the silence of the night.

Ye Feng and Gu Ran both snapped back to reality and turned to look at the source of the sound.

A luxury sports car was parked not far away; the door opened, and a tall man stepped out.

He was wearing a well-tailored suit, holding a bouquet of roses in his hand, with a confident smile on his face.

"Miss Gu, not seeing you for a day feels like three autumns!"

The man walked up to Gu Ran, completely ignoring Ye Feng's existence.

Gu Ran's expression turned cold in an instant: "Li Zongsheng, why are you here?"

Li Zongsheng smiled and handed the roses in his hand to Gu Ran: "I heard you like roses, so I bought them specifically for you."

Gu Ran did not take them, but said coldly: "Thank you, but I don't need them."

Li Zongsheng did not seem to care about her rejection; he took an exquisite box from his pocket, and after opening it, inside was a necklace shimmering with blue light.

"This is the 'Mermaid's Tear', which I bought at a high price at the Auction."

"I feel that only you are worthy of it."

Li Zongsheng held the necklace out in front of Gu Ran, his tone carrying a trace of smugness and arrogance.

Gu Ran frowned, took a step back, and linked her arm with Ye Feng's: "Li Zongsheng, I already have a boyfriend, please stop doing these pointless things."

Li Zongsheng's expression turned gloomy in an instant; he glanced at Ye Feng, a flash of anger crossing his eyes: "Him? Him of all people?"

"Gu Ran, have you been deceived by him?"

"He is just a good-for-nothing who lives off a woman; what qualifications does he have to stand by your side?"

Ye Feng's brows furrowed slightly, but he did not speak, instead watching Gu Ran quietly.

Gu Ran looked at Li Zongsheng coldly, her tone firm: "Li Zongsheng, Ye Feng is a thousand times, ten thousand times stronger than you; please do not pester me anymore in the future!"

Li Zongsheng's face turned livid; he slammed the roses in his hand onto the ground and pointed at Ye Feng, roaring: "Where exactly is he stronger than me?"

"In terms of family background, ability, or status, in what way can he compare to me?"

"Gu Ran, have you gone crazy?"

Gu Ran ignored his anger and instead held Ye Feng's arm tightly, her tone calm: "Li Zongsheng, feelings are not measured by family background and status."

"I like Ye Feng because he is worth me liking him; please stop wasting your time!"

Li Zongsheng's expression became ferocious; he stared fixedly at Ye Feng, as if wanting to tear him to shreds: "Ye Feng, you just wait!"

Hearing this, Ye Feng let out a cold snort: "Wait?"

"If I remember correctly, you still haven't fulfilled the bet from last time!"

Hearing this, Li Zongsheng's face turned even darker; he snorted coldly, threw the roses away, got into his car, and sped off.

The roar of the sports car's engine was exceptionally harsh on the street at night, and soon, it disappeared into the Night Color.

"Was what you just said true?"

Seeing Li Zongsheng leave, Ye Feng asked Gu Ran.

Gu Ran frowned: "What did I say?"

Ye Feng: "You said the one you like is Ye Feng."

Gu Ran: "Guess!"