Chapter 046 【Ling Family Mansion】 (Seeking Votes!)

After leaving school, Gu Feng headed straight to the supermarket as usual. ZUILU.*

Even though he knew his relationship with Lin Jiaying had reverted to its former state, he still insisted on cooking for her.

Perhaps afraid that Gu Feng would once again use a commanding tone to make her eat, Lin Jiaying didn’t bring up not eating again when she returned home in the afternoon. However, from the moment she got back, she didn’t say a single word to Gu Feng.

Gu Feng paid no mind to any of it, nor did he intend to.

After dinner, Lin Jiaying didn’t meekly clear away the dishes like she had that day. Instead, she went straight to her bedroom.

Gu Feng quickly washed the dishes and, just like that day, went to Lin Jiaying’s bedroom door to tell her he had to go out.

Inside the bedroom, Lin Jiaying didn’t respond to Gu Feng.

*Bang!* When she heard the sound of Gu Feng closing the door, Lin Jiaying tossed her pen down in a huff, frowned, and muttered to herself, “Hmph! Going out to find women again!” With that, she put down the test paper she was holding, walked a few steps to her cartoon-themed bed, and flopped face-down onto it, thoroughly annoyed.

When Gu Feng arrived at the entrance of Mingzhu Apartments, he saw a familiar face: the cold-eyed middle-aged man who was Ling Yongbing’s driver.

He wasn’t driving Ling Yongbing’s Bentley but a Mercedes-Benz sedan instead. It seemed the Bentley was only used when Ling Yongbing went out himself.

When the driver saw Gu Feng come out of the apartment building, he got out of the car and waved to him.

Gu Feng hadn’t expected Ling Yongbing to send his personal driver to pick him up. He was a little surprised and even more curious about the purpose of Ling Yongbing’s invitation.

“Mr. Ling asked me to pick you up,” the middle-aged man said tonelessly as Gu Feng approached the car, opening the door for him.

“Thank you,” Gu Feng replied simply with two words before getting into the car.

When two people who don’t like to talk are together, there’s very little conversation.

Neither Gu Feng nor Ling Yongbing’s driver enjoyed talking, so after the car started, both remained silent until they arrived at the Ling family mansion.

Ling Yongbing’s residence was located in an affluent area and was more luxurious than Gu Feng had imagined. The perimeter wall alone stretched for several hundred meters, and the environment was excellent. Outside the residence, Gu Feng noticed many hidden bodyguards. Clearly, for an underworld figure like Ling Yongbing, many people wanted him dead, so he had to guarantee his own safety.

After a quick assessment, Gu Feng thought the security measures at Ling Yongbing’s residence were quite good. While they couldn’t compare to Zhongnanhai, they were far more comprehensive than those at the home of an average wealthy person.

Once the car reached the entrance, Ling Yongbing’s driver slowed down.

The grounds were beautifully kept. The lawns on either side of the road were neatly trimmed, surrounded by various flowers, plants, and trees. Under the lights, the blooming flowers looked particularly vibrant.

Gu Feng had to admit that Ling Yongbing was someone who knew how to enjoy life.

There were four main buildings on the estate, blending Eastern and Western architectural styles, making them look uniquely imposing. In front of the main building’s entrance was a small fountain with a statue of Venus. Water continuously flowed from Venus’s broken arms, creating a striking visual effect under the lights.

After parking the car in the garage, Ling Yongbing’s driver took Gu Feng into the main hall of the house.

The hall was spacious, about a hundred square meters, and luxuriously decorated. A huge crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling, casting a soft light. On the sofa beneath the chandelier sat a man and a woman.

The man was Ling Yongbing. He seemed somewhat unwell, his brow occasionally furrowing unconsciously.

The woman sitting beside him was exceptionally beautiful, wearing an outfit seen at the Milan Fashion Week and a sparkling sapphire necklace around her neck. The necklace accentuated her lovely face, making it even more captivating under the light. She possessed a unique aura; simply sitting there, she was quite captivating. Gu Feng's attention was caught for a moment when he walked in.

However, Gu Feng's self-control was exceptional. After just a brief glance, he withdrew his gaze and walked steadily toward Ling Yongbing.

Seeing Gu Feng enter, Ling Yongbing stopped his conversation with the woman, and both turned their attention to Gu Feng.

“Mr. Gu, please, have a seat,” Ling Yongbing said with a smile as Gu Feng approached, standing up. At the same time, the woman also stood up politely, offering Gu Feng a sweet, charming smile, like a blooming peony that could unconsciously draw people in.

Gu Feng smiled politely at both of them, then sat on the expensive sofa from a famous Italian furniture maker. He sat upright, his gaze fixed directly on Ling Yongbing, as if silently asking why he'd been summoned.

Just then, a commotion came from a bedroom on the second floor. Ling Wei rushed out of the room and leaned over the railing, laughing, “Teacher Gu, you’re here!”

Gu Feng smiled and nodded at Ling Wei.

“Xiao Wei, come down and chat with your Tong-jie. I have something to discuss with your Teacher Gu,” Ling Yongbing said, waving to Ling Wei. He then turned to the beautiful woman beside him, “Xiao Tong, chat with Xiao Wei for a while. I’ll come back down later to continue our conversation.”

Zhou Tong was somewhat surprised by Ling Yongbing’s decision. She glanced curiously at Gu Feng, then nodded to Ling Yongbing, saying, “Uncle Ling, please go ahead with your business.”

Zhou Tong’s voice was sweet, melodious like a nightingale’s, giving a pleasant feeling.

Ling Yongbing nodded, then gestured to Gu Feng, “Mr. Gu, please come to my study to talk.”

Ling Yongbing’s respectful attitude once again surprised Zhou Tong, and even Ling Wei looked at Ling Yongbing in astonishment.

In their memory, the number of people in Hong Kong whom Ling Yongbing treated with such respect could be counted on one hand.

Initially, Zhou Tong thought Ling Yongbing wanted to discuss matters related to Ling Wei’s school life with Gu Feng, but Ling Yongbing’s current attitude told her that wasn’t the case. After all, Ling Yongbing wouldn’t be so courteous to a middle school teacher.

Unconsciously, Gu Feng’s identity piqued Zhou Tong’s curiosity. She couldn’t help but glance at him a few more times, only to find that Gu Feng didn’t look at her at all, which made her even more curious.

As Gu Feng followed Ling Yongbing to the staircase, Ling Wei grabbed his arm and whispered, “Teacher Gu, Tong-jie is the hottest star in the entertainment industry right now. You didn’t even glance at her. Are you frigid or something?”

A big star?

Hearing Ling Wei’s words, Gu Feng paused for a second, taken aback. He didn’t say anything, just patted Ling Wei’s shoulder and continued following Ling Yongbing upstairs.

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