Chapter 152 Departure for Macau

Lin Chen hadn't expected

that this display of fighting prowess would cause Chu Feifei's mental state to 'collapse.'

Chu Feifei had an infatuated look on her face, her eyes full of stars,

looking completely like a little girl who worshipped a powerful figure.

Her mind was filled with the cool image of Lin Chen taking on the crowd alone just now.

Lin Chen glanced at her from the side,

and seeing her silly, starstruck expression,

he couldn't help but shake his head slightly.

He sighed inwardly:

"She really is just a Young Lady; she's a sucker for the brave and powerful act."

"That hot-blooded and aggressive style of the Young and Dangerous movies"

"is still so popular in the hearts of young girls; it hasn't changed a bit."

On the other side, Shen Nian wasn't as loud as Chu Feifei,

but she was exceptionally affectionate, quietly reaching out to take Lin Chen's other free arm.

Her soft arm pressed gently against him,

the warm, soft sensation transmitting through the thin fabric of their clothes,

causing a mysterious numbness in Lin Chen's heart and making his pace falter by half a step.

Shen Nian's cheeks were slightly flushed,

her eyes filled with curiosity and concern,

as well as an unhideable admiration. She looked up at Lin Chen,

asking several questions in a row in a soft tone,

tinged with a bit of confusion:

"Lin Chen, how are you so amazing?"

"Is it really that effortless for you to fight so many people alone?"

"And, they were clearly the ones looking for trouble first,"

"so why did you give them your contact information"

"and even offer to pay for their medical bills?"

She tilted her head, looking puzzled,

her eyes completely focused on her concern for Lin Chen.

She had even cast aside her fear from moments ago;

her heart and eyes were solely on this man who was so hard to see through.

Feeling the soft warmth on his arm,

Lin Chen's heart softened. He hadn't originally intended to explain much,

but seeing Shen Nian's inquisitive look,

he couldn't help but chuckle and teased her on purpose:

"Since you're sticking to me like this"

"and making me feel so good, I'll go ahead and tell you."

As soon as these words were out, Shen Nian reacted instantly.

Her cheeks turned beet red all the way to her ears.

She raised her hand and gave Lin Chen's arm a light punch,

both shy and annoyed,

and whispered a soft curse:

"Rogue!"

"You always know how to bully people."

However, the hand holding his arm

did not let go; instead, she gripped him even tighter,

her heart racing uncontrollably.

Lin Chen smiled and retracted his playful mood, his tone becoming a bit more serious,

revealing a bit of his sophisticated shrewdness:

"These people are just local hoodlums, not irredeemable villains."

"They just like to cause trouble and act tough."

"If I can make a friendly connection in passing, there's no need to offend them to the death."

"If I really push them too hard, they'll act out in secret or pester us every day looking for trouble."

"That would be impossible to guard against, and it's just not worth it."

He paused and stopped walking,

turning to look at the two girls beside him.

His eyes held a bit more genuine concern,

and his tone softened significantly:

"I've finished my business in Hong Kong today, and I won't be staying here after this."

"But you two still want to play here for a few more days."

"This place is a mix of dragons and snakes. If I'm not around,"

"and you two Young Ladies are out on your own, I really can't rest easy."

"With that group of people looking out for you,"

"there should be less trouble, and I can have some peace of mind."

These words were plain and simple,

without a single sweet word or flowery phrase,

yet they were filled with genuine care.

Chu Feifei and Shen Nian looked at each other,

and both saw the deep affection and warmth in each other's eyes.

Their already high favorability

instantly surged up by a large margin.

Their hearts felt warm and filled with a sense of security.

[System Detection: Chu Feifei favorability +8, current favorability 92]

[System Detection: Shen Nian favorability +7, current favorability 95]

Lin Chen scratched his head, his tone carrying a hint of subtle pride,

while pretending to be nonchalant:

"Damn, I just solved a problem and said something caring in passing, is there really a need for such a fuss?"

He was secretly delighted, muttering to himself:

"Heh, that increased their favorability?"

"It seems that for men,"

"having a sweet tongue really works; women just love that!"

{Tip: As the saying goes, the sweet-talking child gets the candy. This holds true in relationships as well.}

{It doesn't take much effort; a caring word or giving them a way out can make them remember it in their hearts.}

Just a moment ago, Chu Feifei's eyes were curved like crescents,

and she couldn't suppress the corners of her mouth.

The smile in her eyes was as bright as the stars,

and she felt wonderful inside,

thinking that Lin Chen was actually quite a thoughtful person.

But in the next second, what Lin Chen had said earlier suddenly popped into her head,

and that bit of joy was instantly doused like a splash of cold water, cooling most of it down.

In the morning, she had been secretly rejoicing,

thinking that after Lin Chen had confirmed his relationship with the two sisters,

he would definitely stay by their side throughout this National Day holiday.

Maybe they would even visit all the sights in Hong Kong together. But now...

She began to have doubts, and the more she thought, the more panicked she became:

"We've only been in Hong Kong for one day."

"Is just once enough for him?"

"Could it be that he's tired of us?"

"Or did I not perform well enough just now, making him feel bored?"

That wave of grievance and worry surged up all at once.

She gripped the hem of her clothes and looked up at Lin Chen,

her voice carrying an imperceptible tremble,

and even her questioning became halting:

"To-today is only October 1st... are you—are you not going to stay with us?"

"Then... then where are you going?"

Lin Chen looked at her like this, his eyebrows raised slightly as a smile spread through his eyes.

The way the Young Lady looked—nervous, fearful, and yet hopeful—

was simply too adorable.

He reached out and ruffled her hair, his tone softening,

no longer teasing her:

"It's my first time in Hong Kong too, and I haven't really seen much either."

He paused and slowed his pace as he spoke:

"How about this: I've booked a ferry ticket to Macau for four o'clock this afternoon."

"I'll go there first to scout things out and get familiar with the environment."

"You guys can come find me tomorrow or the day after, and we'll play in Macau for two days together."

"After that, we'll come back to Hong Kong for another two days, and finally fly back to Star City together."

"How does that sound?"

As soon as he said this, the clouds of worry on Chu Feifei's face instantly vanished.

Her eyes lit up again, and even Shen Nian, who had been silent beside them,

quietly let a curve lift the corners of her mouth.

Chu Feifei patted her chest and let out a sigh of relief,

her tone full of joy and excitement:

"Lin Chen, you're too good! So you're going ahead specifically to scout the way for us?"

She nodded repeatedly, her tone decisive:

"Deal!"

"You go first. The last time I went to Macau, it was a rushed trip; I didn't get to see much at all, and there were so many places I didn't make it to."

As she spoke, she urged him again:

"Once you get there, make sure the accommodation and fun places are sorted out, and remember to message me."

"Oh, right, right! Last time I went,"

"I really wanted to check out the casino at the Wynn Palace Hotel,"

"but the classmate I was with suddenly got sick,"

"so I didn't get to go at all. It was such a shame!"

She clenched her fists, her eyes full of anticipation:

"This time, I have to go there no matter what to make up for last time!"

Shen Nian also added, "Okay, you go scout the way, and I'll play here with my sister for two days before coming to find you."

Lin Chen said, "Then it's settled."

"We'll head back to the hotel to rest for a bit,"

"and then I'll set off for Macau."