Chapter 039：Nalan Feng
In the dim sky and earth, raindrops keep falling to the ground, cleansing the air of Yangzhou City.
Passers-by were running back and forth at a fast pace, trying to avoid the heavy rain.
At this moment, a young man's figure was riding on the horse named Qianli Xue, wearing a black poncho over his body, and arrived at the Wind Listening Tavern.
"Take good care of my horse," the young man said to the young attendant who came to meet him, and then stepped into the Lu Feng Restaurant.
Perhaps it was because of the rain that today's Fengsheng Restaurant was exceptionally bustling. The spacious living room on the first floor was crowded with people of all kinds, and the noise of their conversations was incessant.
"Have you heard? Just yesterday, Lin Hai, the patriarch of the Lin family, and Lin Feng, the loser, were expelled from the Lin family. They were kicked out and driven away."
"Ha ha, this news must have spread all over Yangzhou City by now, there's no need for you to say anything. Nowadays, Lin Daoba is not only extremely powerful himself, surpassing Lin Hai, but his two children have also reached the Lingwu stage, truly being the prodigies. They are far beyond the level of that useless fellow. It's quite normal that Lin Hai and his son were expelled from the Lin family."
Amid the noisy chatter, there were many reports about Lin Feng. This made Lin Feng, who had intended to go upstairs, stop and sit down in a secluded corner of the living room on the first floor.
"From what Lin Jia has spread around, it must be that I and my father have done something extremely disgraceful. And Lin Daoba and his family must all be geniuses, right?" Lin Feng sneered in his heart. He had already experienced Lin Daoba and his ilk's shamelessness and was not surprised by it.
"Sir/Madam, may I ask what you would like to order?" Someone came up to greet Lin Feng.
"Bring a bottle of wine and a few side dishes at will." Lin Feng gave an order. In no time at all, the wine and side dishes were served, and the service was very prompt.
"Heard that Fengyin Restaurant is the most informed place for news. I wonder if I can get some information about the city lord's martial arts competition in Yangzhou." Lin Feng poured himself a cup of wine and drank it alone. The strong liquor immediately ignited in Lin Feng's body, like a flame. This wine was extremely potent, completely different from the wine he drank in his previous life.
Just then, three figures entered the Lifu Restaurant. They were a man and two women. As soon as they came in, they immediately captured the attention of the crowd.
The young man himself need not be mentioned. He was holding a feather fan in his hand, with a graceful demeanor and an air of great ease. On the other side, the woman was dressed in a green military uniform. She was not only imposing in appearance but also extremely beautiful. Her face was delicate and her figure was good.
However, the gazes of the crowd did not linger on the two men but rather focused on the woman in the middle of them.
Although it was raining, this woman didn't have a single drop of water on her. Her blue dress carried the tranquility of the sea. Her skin, like jade and ivory, had an extraordinary beauty. Every inch of her figure was so charming. Especially her eyes, clear as water, captivated everyone's heart. The beautiful young girl beside her seemed to pale in comparison.
"Na Lan Hai, you go up first. I'll sit down here below." The young girl named Lan Qun spoke up, her voice was exceptionally pleasant to listen to.
"OK." Han Lan Fa nodded in response as she held the folding fan. Then she headed straight for the second floor. Meanwhile, the green-clad young girl beside her was glancing around, looking for a suitable seat.
"Miss, it seems there are no seats left." The young woman in green dress and martial arts uniform glanced at the lounge of the restaurant and found that it was already fully occupied.
"Miss, please wait for me for a moment." The girl in green noticed that only Lin Feng was sitting alone in the corner. A slight stir ran through her heart, and she then walked up to Lin Feng.
Lin Feng raised his head and saw the green-clad girl looking at him. He asked, "Is there something?"
"Then," the woman in green tossed a handful of silver coins onto Lin Feng's desk and said, "Here's the silver for you. You can change your seat. I'll take this place."
Lin Feng was stunned for a moment, then a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He took out a silver coin from his pocket and threw it onto the table as well.
"What do you mean?" the girl in green asked with a frown.
Lin Feng raised his head and glanced at the girl in green. He said calmly, "You're in my way. The silver goes to you. Please change your position."
" You... " The girl in green's expression froze for a moment, then said coldly: " What do you mean? Do you know who I am?"
Lin Feng shook his head in utter disbelief, then continued to pour himself a drink and took a sip.
"Who are you? It's none of my business."
Looking up, Lin Feng said coldly.
Upon hearing Lin Feng's blunt words, the green-clad girl's aura surged within her, causing Lin Feng's gaze to narrow slightly. This girl was even younger than him, yet she had already reached the level of the Air Martial Realm at the eighth stage. Her talent was extraordinary, and that's why she was so domineering and overbearing.
"Well, you're scared now, aren't you?" The girl in green saw Lin Feng's expression and said with a sneer. "You're really scared."
Lin Feng was stunned again, feeling somewhat speechless.
"Greenie, don't be naughty." A soft voice came from behind. Then, a girl in a blue dress came over here and glared at the girl in green.
"Greenie has always been like this. Don't blame her." The girl in the blue dress gave Lin Feng a gentle smile and made him feel as if he was in a warm embrace. She walked straight to Lin Feng's table and sat down there, looking extremely natural.
Lin Feng frowned slightly. He really couldn't sense any hint of apology in the tone of the girl in the blue dress. Moreover, it seemed that she had sat down without his consent.
"Where there is a master, there must be a servant." Lin Feng said sarcastically.
The blue dress-clad girl's eyes paused for a moment, then she let out a cold snort. No matter where she appeared, the crowd would bow their heads and show her respect. Even when she wanted to sit with someone, it was a great honor for others. Those men were too eager to curry favor with her. They never expected that today they would encounter Lin Feng and he would even mock her.
"Miss, such people deserve a lesson." The young girl in green released her anger.
"Forget it, Greenie." The girl in the blue dress shook her head and then stood up: "Since others don't welcome us, let's change our position."
"However, there are indeed some people who lack proper judgment. We should be more careful in the future."
With those words, the girl in the blue dress turned around and left.
"Miss Nalan, that fellow is so ungrateful. You are such a magnanimous person. Not to engage in a confrontation with him is admirable. If you don't mind, you can come and have a seat here." Immediately, someone stood up and extended an invitation to the girl in blue dress, lifting her up high.
The girl in the blue dress nodded. This time she didn't refuse at all, which made the person who made the invitation overjoyed.
This person is really lucky. How come I didn't send out the invitation first? Someone felt extremely regretful upon seeing this scene.
"That fellow is who? What kind of person is he? He's so ungrateful! Miss Nalan was going to sit with him but it was a blessing bestowed upon her by several lifetimes of good deeds. Yet he still refused. What a piece of crap!"
Various sounds kept pouring into Lin Feng's ears. Lin Feng shook his head in his heart. Servility exists in every world. It's about seeking favor from powerful people and following the crowd.
Lin Feng believed only that if others respected him, he would respect them in return. The green-clad girl and the blue-clad girl never showed him the slightest respect from the beginning to the end. How could he expect to get respect by pressing his hot face against others' butts?
However, from the murmurs around him, Lin Feng also learned the identity of the girl in the blue dress. She was the only daughter of the Lord Mayor, Nalan Feng. Nalan Feng was a girl endowed with both beauty and talent.
"Here, Nalan Feng and Lin Qian do bear some resemblance. They are both self-centered, not taking others into account and only caring about themselves." Lin Feng shook his head inwardly. He was rather disappointed in Nalan Feng. She was not as good as the reputation suggested. Far from being as perfect as the rumors claimed.
"Miss Nalan, since it's already this late, why don't you come up and have a chat? Are you really going to ask us to invite you?" A cold voice came from upstairs, making everyone's expressions stiffen. Who was so bold as to speak in such a tone?
"Ha ha, Miss Lin, you've been kept waiting for a while. Nanlan is coming up now." Nanlan Feng chuckled softly and then ascended the stairs.
"Miss Lin? She is Lin Qian, from the Lin family. No wonder she dares to challenge Nalan Feng. I've heard that Lin Qian has changed for the better since then. She is now powerful and highly regarded by the Hua Yue Sect."
"Exactly, it must be Lin Qian. I never expected that among the young generation in Yangzhou City, the most outstanding ones are actually two women, competing with each other for glory."
The voice that just came in was that of Lin Qian. The tone was so cold and haughty that Lin Feng recognized it immediately. It was very familiar to him.
Listening carefully to the voices of the crowd, Lin Feng also gathered some information. It turned out that today was a gathering hosted by Nalan Feng for the most outstanding young generation in Yangzhou City. Not only Lin Qian was present, but also the talented descendants of the Gu and Wen families, as well as the talented hermits like Qiu Lan, were all upstairs.