Urban All-Round Master

Chapter 261: Chapter 264: Better to Be Loved by One than Chased by a Thousand

Chapter 264: The Affection of One Outweighs the Pursuit of Thousands

After reluctantly sending Qian Nan away, the two of them stood quietly under the night light downstairs.

With her hands twisted together, Li Lin lowered her head and asked Lin Zifeng, ”Big Brother Lin, I want to ask you a question.”

Seeing the shyness of the young girl, Lin Zifeng teased, ”Now, Teacher Li, I’m someone who hasn’t even graduated from high school. Do you still have questions for me? Aren’t you just trying to wear me out?”

Li Lin chuckled gracefully, suppressing her cute tilt of the head, and said earnestly, ”Big Brother Lin, stop joking, I’m serious.”

Lin Zifeng felt perplexed as well, thinking to himself, I’m also being serious; I’m not joking with you.

”Ask your question then, as long as I can answer it.”

Seeing the girl’s piercing gaze, he was certain she didn’t have any good questions.

”Do you know what a ring represents?”

A sly glint passed through Li Lin’s autumn-water-like eyes as she stared seriously into Lin Zifeng’s eyes, the epitome of earnestness.

Lin Zifeng stroked his chin, a playful smile spreading across his face. She had asked Qian Nan this question at the dinner table, but he had failed to answer. It seemed she wanted to test Lin Zifeng’s response.

After taking out a cigarette from his pocket and lighting it, Lin Zifeng answered leisurely, ”Responsibility.”

Li Lin, who had been looking forward to Lin Zifeng’s answer, suddenly beamed, her eyes sparkling with delight.

She smiled at Lin Zifeng, ”Big Brother Lin, your answer is absolutely correct. It signifies responsibility.”

”No way, I actually guessed it right?”

Lin Zifeng nearly choked on a puff of smoke, looking at the young girl in astonishment.

”You guessed it?”

Li Lin’s brows knit together slightly, her expression becoming puzzled.

In her opinion, no amount of money was better than the loyalty of a devoted man for a lifetime; the affection of one outweighed the pursuit of thousands.

Just now at the dinner table, when Qian Nan gave her a gift, Li Lin asked a simple question, yet he was unable to answer.

Many people would curve toward the idea that a ring represents marriage, but marriage isn’t the true essence of love; true love is an unselfish responsibility.

This sense of responsibility had always solidified Li Lin’s belief in Lin Zifeng.

In her heart, Lin Zifeng was a man of great responsibility. He had once fiercely clashed with local thugs over a matter concerning his brothers, causing much unnecessary trouble, but he had never regretted it.

He still bore the burden silently like a man.

This was important, and something many men couldn’t measure up to.

Many men pursued her, but few were sincere. They were merely infatuated with her beauty, which she understood all too clearly.

”What did you expect? Did you actually think your Big Brother Lin was godlike?”

Lin Zifeng puffed on his cigarette with an air of arrogance, the demeanor of a petty-minded commoner.

However, with her understanding of him, she would never believe Lin Zifeng had simply guessed.

Because Lin Zifeng was that kind of person; he liked to shoulder things alone and didn’t like to share his burdens, so others wouldn’t worry about him.

Even if he had many grievances, he wouldn’t voice them. He remained strong. To those who didn’t know him well, he might seem as though he shirked proper work and just drifted aimlessly, but that wasn’t the kind of man he was.

Whether a man is successful is not just a matter of talk; it must be proven with actions.

”Annoying, can’t you just go along with what I’m saying and give me a chance to praise you a bit more?”

Li Lin whimpered in dissatisfaction.

Lin Zifeng’s brother was still the man who didn’t understand a daughter’s heart, without any skill in charming girls.

”Uh, well, you know Lin is bad with words, don’t be mad anymore. If it’s a big deal, I’ll change, isn’t that okay?”

”Hmph! That won’t do at all. At the very least, you have to promise me one thing for me to forgive you, otherwise there’s no way I’m letting this go.” Seeing Lin Zifeng start to give in, Li Lin quickly pressed her advantage and added her own demand.

Dizzy...

Zifeng was digging his own grave and began to feel depressed. He hadn’t expected Li Lin to take this opportunity to strike a deal with him.

”What is it, let’s hear it.”

”Tomorrow night, accompany me to a colleague gathering. Okay?”

Li Lin didn’t even think before making this request, which made the gathering tomorrow seem very important.

”Sure, just call me anytime tomorrow,” Zifeng replied cheerfully.

”Then I’ll trouble Big Brother Lin. Heehee.”

”Silly child, such a small thing is nothing. Go on home now, say hi to your uncle and aunt for me. I’m heading out, but I’ll come by again when I have time.”

”Won’t you stay a bit longer?” Li Lin was reluctant to see Zifeng leave so soon after just returning for a short gathering.

”We’ll see each other tomorrow, haven’t you forgotten already?” Zifeng said doting as he ruffled her head. ”You really are forgetful.”

”Big Brother Lin, don’t forget again, okay? You missed my birthday last time, and I waited for you for so long.”

Li Lin blinked her innocent eyes, her voice tinged with a hint of disappointment.

”Don’t worry, Big Brother Lin will definitely come tomorrow. If not, you can call me a liar in the future, how about that?” Zifeng laughed heartily.

”Annoying.”

This again resulted in Li Lin laughing and jokingly scolding him. If her students could see this scene, they would be at a loss for thoughts. The ”Goddess” teacher we’ve all revered turns out to be just like a little girl in front of a man, revealing all kinds of coquettish, shy, and captivating expressions. How charming must this man be!

”By the way, Big Brother Lin, there’s something else I haven’t told you.”

Li Lin, who had been on the edge of excitement due to Zifeng’s arrival, finally remembered something she had forgotten to tell Zifeng.

”What is it?”

Zifeng asked.

”It’s that my father has often heard strange sounds coming from your house these days, and sometimes there are shadows moving about at night. At first, I didn’t believe it, thinking my father was just superstitious. But a few nights ago, when I got up, I actually did see shadows around your house. I went outside to check, but couldn’t find anyone suspicious. Still, I thought I should tell you in advance, to give you a heads up. Maybe I’m just overthinking it.”

With that, Li Lin herself began to wonder.

However, being a 21st-century modern teacher, she couldn’t possibly believe in ghost stories.

Yet, all the signs indicated that there were indeed people coming and going around Lin Zifeng’s house, people whose traces couldn’t be detected by an ordinary person like Li Lin.

”Haha, have you been losing sleep over Big Brother Lin recently? You believe in such feudal superstitions too, and you’re a people’s teacher!” Zifeng rolled his eyes.

”I, I didn’t believe it, okay? I was just a bit puzzled, that’s all.” Li Lin explained with her head down, her cheeks turning slightly pink from Zifeng’s teasing.

”Alright, alright, I believe you. Go home early and rest. See you tomorrow.”

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After seeing off Li Lin, the smile on Zifeng’s face gradually turned cold.

Gazing at the house not far away, his cold eyes shone with a piercing light as he took steps and walked towards it.