22: Chapter 22: A Classic Scene, A Silent Humiliation
A large crowd of students had gathered around, easily numbering over a hundred.
This path led to the school parking lot, and the foot traffic was massive.
In 2010, for a college student to be able to drive a WRX, that was a matter of considerable prestige.
Lin Feng stood outside the crowd, listening to the gossip, feeling slightly awkward.
The "spare tire" they were talking about was himself, and the person blocking Qin Yu in the middle of the scene was definitely one of her admirers.
"Xiao Yu, I couldn't help it. Zhang Yan insisted that I bring him to find you."
"Huihui, it has nothing to do with you. Let's go."
"Oh… alright. Zhang Yan, look, I told you it was a lost cause, but you wouldn't listen."
"Qin Yu isn't something you can get with money. You should give up on that idea."
Although Wang Hui seemed boisterous, that was just her being sharp-tongued.
Her friendship with Qin Yu was genuine; they came from the same place and were the best of friends back in high school.
"Xiao Yu, haven't I, Zhang Yan, been good to you?"
"Or is it true, as the rumors in the department go, that you've been getting very close to a male student from the Literature Department?"
"I don't want to date, and it's impossible with you."
"Xiao Yu, I heard your mother is sick and needs money. As long as you agree to be with me, that won't be a problem."
"Huihui, let's go."
"Oh, alright…"
The crowd automatically parted, and Qin Yu and Wang Hui walked toward the Finance Department.
Her expression was not very good. Zhang Yan had been pestering her for a long time, and she had made her stance clear, yet this guy remained persistent.
She was indeed facing difficulties and needed money.
But her upbringing taught her that everything comes with a price.
If she sacrificed herself for money, her mother wouldn't be at peace even after recovering.
"Xiao Yu, walk a little slower."
"Walk faster, I get annoyed just seeing Zhang Yan."
"Sigh, plenty of girls are scrambling to get close to him, yet you…"
"Then why don't you go?"
"Me? I have a boyfriend."
"Didn't you break up?"
"Ugh, I don't like these pretty boys. They're pretentious and easy to beat up."
...
Qin Yu was speechless; her best friend was indeed fierce.
Every time, it was the boyfriend who initiated the breakup with her.
She would resort to domestic violence at the slightest disagreement; who could handle her?
After watching the two leave, Lin Feng prepared to make a run for it.
As a result, a male student standing next to him pointed at Lin Feng and exclaimed, "Holy crap, isn't this the guy who's been getting close to Qin Yu?"
"I know him. He became famous a few times recently—the guy who scolded Zhang Ying until she had a miscarriage and even caught a wanted criminal."
"6666, no wonder Qin Yu would be with him; he's a celebrity too, not just some nobody."
"What's the point? Is he as rich as Zhang Yan?"
"What's the point of money? Is Zhang Yan as handsome as him?"
"Stop arguing. Look, Zhang Yan seems to be walking over here."
The crowd automatically cleared a path, and the eyes of the onlookers lit up.
The drama had reached this point; there was a good show to watch.
It would be even better if they fought; that would be super exciting.
"Xiao Yu, your crush is over there."
"What crush? Hurry up and leave."
She thought her best friend was talking nonsense again.
"Lin Feng, Zhang Yan has spotted Lin Feng."
"What?"
"Hey, wait for me."
Wang Hui followed behind, feeling quite speechless.
She said she didn't like Lin Feng, but look how nervous she was.
A classic plot, absolutely essential.
Lin Feng had no choice; what's destined to happen can't be avoided.
However, having been reborn, someone like Zhang Yan was just like a little brat in his eyes.
[A guy with a little bit of money, very cowardly, likes to play the hero in front of women, but is actually a weakling who relies on money to settle problems. He is an empty shell, fierce on the outside but weak on the inside.]
...
This intelligence greatly boosted Lin Feng's confidence.
"Zhang Yan, stop acting crazy."
Qin Yu's face went cold, and there was a hint of suppressed anger in her eyes.
"Fine, I haven't even said anything, and you two really do have something going on."
The guy's face was tearful, his emotions a mix of anger and grievance.
He looked just like an incompetent husband in a soap opera who discovered he was being cheated on.
"Tell me, what exactly is your relationship?"
"You must give me an explanation today."
Qin Yu's expression was calm, her eyes bright, without any avoidance.
She was just an ordinary classmate with Zhang Yan, and the same with Lin Feng.
But she had no obligation to explain anything to Zhang Yan.
They weren't related or close; even if she were in a relationship with Lin Feng, what did that have to do with him?
"Fine, fine, fine. You won't say it, so that means you're tacitly admitting it, right?"
"Lin Feng, I'm really sorry for the trouble."
"Don't pay attention to him. I'm not close to him."
"Qin Yu, you've broken my heart. Are we not close? We are classmates!"
"How could you treat me like this?"
...
"Holy shit, why is Zhang Yan crying?"
"The plot isn't right. Shouldn't he be giving Lin Feng a beating?"
"My idol is truly devoted. Why is Qin Yu so ungrateful?"
"Heh, don't embarrass yourself. If you had Qin Yu's looks, your standards would be 100 times higher than hers."
"Look, the athletes are here. I heard they are close with Zhang Yan. Lin Feng is going to be in trouble this time, right?"
"Not necessarily. Last time in the dorm, Lin Feng helped his roommate out, and it was this same group of athletes who were causing trouble."
Wang Chao walked over with seven or eight people.
He was annoyed too. Zhang Yan had treated them to cigarettes a few times, and since he heard Zhang Yan had been humiliated over a woman, he had to at least show up and back him up.
"Chaozi, isn't that Brother Feng?"
"Holy crap, it really is."
"Damn, don't tell me the target Zhang Yan wants to teach a lesson is Brother Feng?"
"I'm telling you now, if it's Brother Feng, I'm out immediately."
"Me too."
Wang Chao also saw Lin Feng and instantly understood what was happening.
Sure enough, when Zhang Yan saw Wang Chao, his eyes lit up with excitement.
"Wang Chao, he's the one stealing my woman. Teach him a lesson for me."
Next, the whole scene froze.
Wang Chao and his seven or eight men ignored Zhang Yan and walked up to Lin Feng.
"Brother Feng, why is it you? I had no idea."
"Those who don't know are not guilty. It's fine."
"Wait a moment."
In full view of everyone, he walked up to Zhang Yan, took out two packs of cigarettes, and tossed them at him.
"Sorry, I can't help you with this. Brother Feng is my friend and my big brother. Here are your cigarettes back. We're even."
"Also, I'm warning you: don't mess with Brother Feng. If I find out, I'll break your bones."
...
The scene was deathly silent.
Lin Feng smiled and said, "Chaozi, thanks."
"Brother Feng, don't mention it. You go ahead; let's see who dares to stop you."
Lin Feng nodded and said, "Alright, I'm leaving."
He had just bought a new electric scooter, which was parked right in front of the Library.
Under the gaze of countless eyes, he started the scooter with his key and said to Qin Yu, "How about I give you a ride to the classroom?"
To everyone's surprise, Qin Yu nodded, sat behind Lin Feng, and placed her hands on his waist.
"Hey, are you just going to leave me here? Take me with you too."
Wang Hui realized what was happening, took a step, and actually hopped onto the empty space in front of the scooter's footboard.
Lin Feng's scooter became a beautiful sight, carrying two beauties with distinct styles, disappearing from everyone's sight.
"Awesome, as expected of Brother Feng."
Wang Chao praised him sincerely.
Zhang Yan's gaze was dull, like a statue.
No one humiliated him; Lin Feng was even driving an electric scooter, which had no comparison to his WRX.
But this silent humiliation made him unable to lift his head, feeling utterly ashamed.
"Waaah… I… I've been dumped."
"Xiao Yu, don't abandon me…"