25: Chapter 25 Could it be that their ancestral graves are emitting auspicious smoke?
Secretary Li Wanqiu was stunned. She couldn't believe Lin Feng was smiling so broadly and being so polite.
She felt she would be rejected, or considered too forward.
In the past few days, Lin Feng had become a celebrity at school.
The silent humiliation at the Library entrance had left Zhang Yan completely dejected.
And Lin Feng riding off on an electric scooter with two beauties had become the talk of the campus.
But it wasn't just recently that Secretary Li Wanqiu had started paying attention to Lin Feng.
It was back when freshman year started, during military training; a casual glance had been enough to catch her eye.
After a year of unrequited love, she finally gathered the courage today, and the result seemed better than she had imagined.
"H-hello..."
"Secretary Li Wanqiu, that's a very pleasant name."
"Do you really think so?"
"Of course. 'Wanqiu, Wanqiu,' it has a very poetic feel."
Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she even felt a hint of shyness.
"So… could we add each other on QQ, and exchange contact information?"
"It's my honor to be invited by a beauty."
Lin Feng took out his phone, and they exchanged contact information.
"Wanqiu, we have things to do, so we're heading off."
"You don't need to rush back; we'll finish your homework for you."
"If that doesn't work, we'll sign you in for tomorrow's class. We're off now."
"Hey handsome, our Wanqiu is an honest person. Don't you dare bully her, or you'll see what happens."
The group of perceptive girls made an excuse to run off, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
Secretary Li Wanqiu lowered her head, her face burning red, feeling a bit overwhelmed.
She had originally just wanted to say hello and return an umbrella, but her bunch of mischievous friends had run off.
She only had one umbrella in her hand, and the rain was getting heavier. She certainly couldn't just leave Lin Feng and run off on her own.
"Secretary Li Wanqiu, if you're free, how about we grab some dinner?"
"Ah… su… sure."
"Let's go."
With one umbrella for two people, they could only walk close together to avoid getting wet.
Other than couples, best friends, or close brothers, a man and a woman meeting for the first time wouldn't typically share an umbrella.
Secretary Li Wanqiu's heart was beating so fast it felt like it might jump out. She had only wanted to get to know Lin Feng today, and now they were even going to have dinner alone.
She was so excited she almost wanted to cry, but having never been in a relationship before, her mind started running wild.
What would they do after dinner?
Would they go to a hotel like in the TV dramas?
If Lin Feng wanted to take her to a hotel, should she go or not?
If she went, would it affect his relationship with Qin Yu?
Secretary Li Wanqiu already considered Qin Yu to be Lin Feng's girlfriend in her heart.
But she wasn't thinking about how to steal Lin Feng away; instead, she was worried about whether she would affect their relationship.
"We're here…"
Lin Feng's words pulled her thoughts back.
Xiyangyang Private Kitchen, the Shen University students' very own Michelin restaurant.
Even past mealtime, it was still packed.
Inside the main hall on the first floor, only one table for three remained.
"Young man, you're back? Is this your girlfriend?"
"Boss, bring the menu, let her order."
"Got it."
Lin Feng didn't confirm or deny it. Last time, he had spent 800 yuan with Wang Chao and the others.
The boss naturally remembered this big spender.
"Wanqiu, order whatever you want. Thank you for shielding me from the rain."
"It's nothing, Lin Feng. Is Qin Yu your girlfriend?"
She gathered her courage and asked the question in her heart.
"At least not yet. I'm single."
"Then you must really like Qin Yu. It's no wonder, she's so beautiful."
Lin Feng smiled and said, "You're just as beautiful."
Secretary Li Wanqiu's face turned red in an instant. She shyly lowered her head, but felt wonderful inside.
He was actually complimenting her.
"Lin Feng, in the future, if you're free, can I always eat with you?"
"Of course you can."
"Oh, don't worry, I definitely won't disturb you when you're on a date with your girlfriend."
"As long as… as long as you can keep me company when you're free, that's enough."
Love makes people lose their heads. In his past life, he had been a 'simp'; wasn't Secretary Li Wanqiu the same?
The difference was that in this life, he had the ability not to let down the other person's love.
"I really am single. Of course, even if I weren't, keeping you company is fine. It's normal for friends to spend time together."
"Lin Feng, are you chasing Qin Yu?"
"Uh… I'm not. Don't overthink it."
Lin Feng answered casually. He wasn't lying; he really wasn't chasing her.
"If you like her, you have to be proactive. If you're short on money, I can give you some."
She looked extremely serious and took a bank card out of her pocket, placing it in front of Lin Feng.
Holy crap…
Is this plot right?
"Don't get the wrong idea. Take it back quickly. How could I take your money?"
"And…"
Secretary Li Wanqiu glanced at Lin Feng and said softly, "I just hate seeing you unhappy."
After saying this, her mind went blank.
At this moment, she had been controlled by her subconscious in everything she did.
"Lin Feng?"
Suddenly, a surprised voice came from nearby.
Lin Feng turned his head to look; it was actually Qin Yu.
Secretary Li Wanqiu jumped, suddenly completely sober.
She had an absurd feeling of being caught cheating.
"Why are you still out at this time?"
"You gave me a few domain names, and some are quite suitable for food delivery. So I wanted to come and try my luck."
She worked too hard. For her mother's kidney, she was worried sick.
"You need to balance work and rest. Sit down, let's eat something together."
"But…"
"No 'buts'. This is classmate Secretary Li Wanqiu. We just met today. If it weren't for her, I would have become a drowned rat."
Qin Yu didn't refuse and sat in the empty seat.
The two girls sized each other up. Secretary Li Wanqiu said nervously, "I'm going to the restroom."
Qin Yu looked at Lin Feng and asked, "Is this… your girlfriend?"
"No, we just met today. It was raining, and she shared her umbrella with me."
"Lin Feng, the money in this card is all that you gave me. Take it and use it."
"Don't be silly. That's your wages. What do you mean 'gave you'?"
Qin Yu lowered her voice and said, "You must like that girl. How can you woo a girl without spending money?"
"My mom's kidney isn't an emergency that needs to be solved in a single moment. I can barely afford her dialysis now."
Lin Feng was stunned. He hadn't stepped in dog poop, had he?
Everyone says girls nowadays are fickle and ungrateful. How come the ones he meets since being reborn are more sensible than the last?
Qin Yu definitely had feelings for him, and more than just a little.
It was just that no one had broken through that layer of relationship yet.
But even so, seeing Secretary Li Wanqiu eating with him, she wasn't angry; instead, she was dead serious about sponsoring his attempt to woo someone else.
Could it be that after his rebirth, the ancestors below felt he had lived too bitterly and started exerting their power?
"Cough, cough. Take the money back. Don't mention it again."
"Besides, I'm so handsome, do I even need to 'woo' anyone?"
…
Qin Yu wanted to say something else, but was stopped by a look from Lin Feng.
"Sorry, there are too many people. We'll serve your dishes now."
The boss brought the stir-fried dishes to the table. When he saw Qin Yu, he was dumbfounded.
The look he gave Lin Feng was full of envy, admiration, and a hint of reminiscence.
At this moment, Secretary Li Wanqiu returned as well.
"Sorry for the wait."
Lin Feng smiled and said, "It's getting late. Don't just sit there, let's eat while it's hot."
One man and two women formed a beautiful landscape.
The people eating around them were all students. Some had already recognized Lin Feng.
Gossip is the most popular thing in university. Some were whispering, and some even took out their phones to secretly take pictures.