Chapter 045 【Doubt】 (Ranking Rush, Seeking Recommendation Votes!)

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Around six o'clock, the sun was nearly setting behind the hills. The sunset's glow shone on the green soccer field, particularly dazzling.

Many students were playing soccer on the field. Under the setting sun, they sweated and burned off their excess energy. For high school students facing immense academic pressure, sports are their best outlet.

Some pretty female students sat by the sidelines. Among them were girlfriends of boys playing on the field, and also girls who were bored and had dragged their friends along to check out guys and pass the time.

Compared to those just killing time, the girls with boyfriends weren't there to watch just any guys. Instead, their gazes were glued to the boys they liked. Whenever their favorite boy pulled off a sweet move or scored a goal, they would clutch their hands to their chests and cheer loudly.

Under the sunset, they smiled happily, their smiles that came from the heart.

For them, love during high school was pure, filled with a fairytale quality. Perhaps, when they step out of campus and face society, what they would miss is always that naive era, always that bittersweet first love.

Ling Wei had meant to invite Gu Feng to a famous restaurant near the school for dinner to discuss matters, but Gu Feng declined. They ended up agreeing to meet at the school's sports field.

When Gu Feng arrived at the field, Ling Wei was running on the green turf. Because he'd practiced martial arts since childhood, Ling Wei's physical fitness was a cut above his peers, especially his nimble footwork and strong explosive power. As a result, his soccer skills were quite good among that group of students. He'd often take on several guys by himself, frequently drawing screams from some pretty girls on the sidelines.

"Ling Wei!" After Ling Wei drilled a powerful shot into the goal, Gu Feng called out to him on the field.

Hearing Gu Feng's call, Ling Wei instinctively turned his head to look in Gu Feng's direction. Seeing Gu Feng under the sunset, Ling Wei broke into an excited smile. Without bothering to wipe the sweat from his brow, he ran straight over to Gu Feng.

"Teacher Gu." Ling Wei arrived beside Gu Feng, wiped his sweat, and spoke in a steady voice. Clearly, playing just now hadn't drained too much of his energy.

"Your soccer skills are quite good." Gu Feng rarely praised Ling Wei.

The praise from Gu Feng left Ling Wei somewhat thrown off. He ran a hand through his hair awkwardly, but a happy smile played at the corner of his mouth.

"What did you want to see me about?" Gu Feng gestured for Ling Wei to sit down, then sat cross-legged himself and asked.

Ling Wei imitated Gu Feng, sitting cross-legged, and looked up, saying, "I wanted to apologize to you."

As if he'd already guessed Ling Wei would say this, Gu Feng remained very calm, not a trace of surprise on his face.

Seeing Gu Feng silent, Ling Wei continued, "Teacher Gu, starting tomorrow, I will follow every school rule and definitely won't cause you any trouble. Also, I'll make sure my friends follow the school rules too." At this point, Ling Wei looked nervously at Gu Feng, afraid Gu Feng wouldn't forgive him.

Gu Feng nodded and said, "If you can do what you said today, in two weeks, I'll teach you a few moves."

The reason Ling Wei had gone to such lengths was precisely to get Gu Feng to teach him Kung Fu. Hearing Gu Feng say this now, he immediately smiled excitedly and said, "Teacher Gu, rest assured, I will absolutely keep my word."

"Mm." Gu Feng gave a soft "Mm" and changed the subject, "Did you have a conflict with Yang Bing today?"

Ling Wei was startled and instinctively shook his head, "No." As he spoke, he dared not meet Gu Feng's eyes.

"I saw everything between you two on the field this morning. No need to lie to me. Tell me, what happened?" Gu Feng's tone was calm, not angry because Ling Wei had lied.

Hearing this, Ling Wei knew he couldn't hide it anymore and had to tell Gu Feng about the incident with Yang Bing. At the end, he added, "Teacher Gu, please rest assured, I promise I won't have any conflict with Yang Bing at school and won't cause you any trouble!"

Earlier, the reason Ling Wei had lied was precisely because he was worried Gu Feng would be concerned about him clashing with Yang Bing and causing trouble for Gu Feng.

Ling Wei looked at Gu Feng nervously, afraid he would get angry. To his surprise, Gu Feng's expression remained very calm, with no sign of anger, which eased his tense mood considerably.

"Yang Bing drives very well?" Gu Feng was silent for a few seconds, as if having made some decision.

Although Ling Wei was very dissatisfied with Yang Bing, he was broad-minded. Hearing Gu Feng's question, he nodded straightforwardly, "Yes, his driving skills are excellent. He's a member of the racing association and often participates in underground racing matches."

"Then why did you agree to compete with him?" Gu Feng asked, puzzled.

Ling Wei smiled awkwardly, "Just because his driving skills are good doesn't mean I have no chance of winning. If I go all out, I might be able to beat him."

"Street racing, while an exciting sport, carries great risks. Experiencing the thrill of racing might come at the cost of your life." Gu Feng said seriously, "I'll go with you on the day of the race. When racing, know your limits, don't be too impulsive."

Ling Wei had originally agreed to the street race with Yang Bing on a whim, without much confidence in his heart. Now, hearing that Gu Feng would personally be present, he felt somewhat frustrated. Clearly, he didn't want to lose to Yang Bing in front of Gu Feng. However, he had to admit that Gu Feng's words made sense; street racing was very dangerous. At the same time, he was also curious: wasn't Gu Feng supposed to not know how to drive? Why did he sound so knowledgeable when talking about street racing?

Although Ling Wei didn't want Gu Feng to go to the racing scene in his heart, he had no reason to refuse and had to agree.

Seeing Ling Wei nod in agreement, Gu Feng stood up and said, "Alright, go back to playing soccer. Play for a while and head back early."

"Teacher Gu." Seeing Gu Feng about to leave, Ling Wei quickly said, "There's one more thing I haven't told you."

"What is it?" In Gu Feng's view, Ling Wei had sought him out to apologize. Hearing Ling Wei say this now, he became somewhat curious.

Ling Wei stood up and said unhurriedly, "I'm not too clear on the specifics either. My dad called me this afternoon and told me to relay a message to you. He wants you to come to our house tonight, saying he has something very important to discuss with you."

Ling Wei's words surprised Gu Feng. He frowned in thought for a few seconds, then nodded and said, "Call your dad back later. I'll go to your house to see him at nine tonight."

While saying this, Gu Feng was very curious in his heart: Why would Ling Yongbing want to see me for no apparent reason?

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