Chapter 77: Jealous Ye Lingling

Shana heard the knocking and quickly ran to open the door. As soon as the door opened, she saw Yu Feng and Ye Lingling standing at the entrance, both holding gifts in their hands.

Yu Feng was carrying a bag of fruits and muttering complaints, "Gu Feng, you're really not being a good friend. You changed dorms and didn't even invite us over to visit."

Gu Feng helplessly spread his hands and explained with a smile, "Didn't you always prefer living alone? Now that I've moved out, you have the dorm all to yourself. Isn't that exactly what you wanted?"

Hearing this, a faint trace of disappointment flickered across Yu Feng's face, but she quickly adjusted her emotions. Her eyes sparkled as she smiled and said, "Well, today I'll have to take a good look around your new dorm and see how nice it is."

As soon as she stepped into the villa and saw how spacious, bright, and grand the interior was, Yu Feng's eyes widened in astonishment and envy.

She couldn't help but marvel in her heart, "Is this the kind of treatment reserved for Heaven Class students?"

Thinking about her own tiny dorm in comparison, it felt like a small bathroom, and a sense of disparity washed over her.

At this moment, Ye Lingling, who had been quietly standing to the side without saying a word, gently walked up to Gu Feng and handed him an exquisitely wrapped, expensive brocade box, uttering a single word, "Here."

She had always been a woman of few words, and Gu Feng was used to it. He took the box and politely asked, "Ling Ling, have you had lunch yet? If not, why don't you join us?"

Yu Feng immediately agreed without hesitation, her face beaming with a smile, "Hehe, sure, sure! We won't stand on ceremony then!"

For her, the food at the academy cafeteria was delicious but too expensive. Now that there was a free lunch, she certainly couldn't miss it. Saving a bit here and there was always good.

Ye Lingling nodded shyly and softly replied, "Okay."

"Shana, go and serve a few more bowls of rice," Gu Feng turned to Shana and said.

"Yes, Young Master," Shana obediently responded and quickly headed to the kitchen.

Everyone gathered around the dining table, where six dishes and a soup were laid out. Each dish was a feast for the eyes, with vibrant colors, enticing aromas, and exquisite presentation, instantly whetting their appetites.

Yu Feng was utterly amazed and couldn't help but ask, "Gu Feng, did you make all these delicious dishes yourself? That's incredible!"

As she spoke, her eyes gleamed as she stared at the food on the table.

Gu Feng shook his head lightly and smiled, pointing at Shana, "Not me, it's Shana's handiwork."

"Wow?" Yu Feng's gaze instantly shifted to Shana, her eyes wide with disbelief, "That's amazing! Shana, you're so talented!"

Shana felt a bit embarrassed by such direct praise. Her cheeks flushed slightly, and a sweet smile appeared on her lips as she softly said, "For Young Master, I'm willing to learn anything."

Meanwhile, Ye Lingling, who had been watching this scene, felt her initial excitement for the meal suddenly fade.

The food in front of her, no matter how delicious it looked, now tasted like sawdust in her mouth.

While Yu Feng and Gu Feng chatted animatedly, Ye Lingling found herself distracted.

They had only just learned that Shana had joined the academy as Gu Feng's maid.

Seeing Shana's excellence and capability firsthand, as well as her close relationship with Gu Feng, Ye Lingling felt a strong sense of crisis welling up inside her.

Especially since Shana spent all day with Gu Feng, being in close proximity gave her an advantage. It seemed like Ye Lingling had already fallen behind in this invisible "competition" from the very beginning.

Ye Lingling tried to pull herself together and integrate into the lunch gathering, but the sense of loss within her lingered like a shadow.

She mechanically picked up food with her chopsticks and put it into her mouth, but she couldn't taste any of it.

Her gaze kept drifting uncontrollably toward Gu Feng and Shana.

Watching Shana smile charmingly beside Gu Feng, her every gesture exuding thoughtfulness, Ye Lingling's heart sank bit by bit. An indescribable sense of defeat arose within her, as if the distance between her and Gu Feng was being gradually widened by Shana.

She couldn't help but compare herself to Shana, and the more she did, the colder her heart felt.

Not only did Shana take meticulous care of Gu Feng's daily life, but her own qualities were also outstanding.

The innate talent Shana possessed was something Ye Lingling couldn't hope to match.

Having just joined the academy not long ago, Shana's Soul Power had already reached level 10.

In contrast, Ye Lingling's Soul Power was only at level 8.5, and it would take at least two or three months of hard training to reach level 10.

This gap filled Ye Lingling's heart with pressure, and the feeling of being unable to catch up weighed heavily on her.

But what she didn't know was that Shana was a few years older than her and had also consumed an Immortal Herb.

Gu Feng noticed Ye Lingling's unusual behavior and asked gently, "Ling Ling, is the food not to your liking? You haven't eaten much."

Ye Lingling forced a faint smile and replied softly, "No, the food is delicious. I just don't have much of an appetite today."

As she spoke, she secretly glanced at Gu Feng's expression, afraid that her unease would be noticed.

But seeing the natural and harmonious interaction between Gu Feng and Shana, Ye Lingling's heart felt like a bottle of mixed spices had been overturned, with all sorts of emotions intertwining.

Suddenly, as if she had made a firm decision, she slowly put down her chopsticks and said calmly but resolutely, "I'm full. I have something to do, so I'll leave first."

Yu Feng, puzzled, stopped what she was doing and asked, "Ling Ling, what's wrong? You usually eat more than this. Why so little today?"

Ye Lingling shook her head slightly, not wanting to explain further. She tried to put on a seemingly relaxed smile and reassured, "You guys keep eating. I'll just go out for a walk to digest."

With that, she stood up and hurriedly left the dining table.

Once outside the villa, Ye Lingling walked alone to a secluded corner where no one was around.

Seeing that no one was nearby, the emotions she had been suppressing finally burst forth. She crouched down, unable to control herself any longer, and tears streamed down her face like broken beads, unstoppable.

"Why? I was the one who met him first..."

Ever since she witnessed Shana's thoughtful gestures around Gu Feng, a strong sense of unease had enveloped her.

She couldn't help but let her thoughts wander. Gu Feng's circle of friends was growing, and his popularity was soaring. If things continued this way, would there come a day when she would become insignificant in his world, or even be completely forgotten?

This sense of uncertainty and insecurity left Ye Lingling in a terrible mood.

At this moment, she was like those children from Gu Feng's past life who were unwilling to share their best friends with others.

Ye Lingling was filled with inner conflict and turmoil. She couldn't bear to distance herself from Gu Feng, yet she was terrified of being replaced in his heart.

Just then, the sound of footsteps approached from behind, and a tissue was handed to her: "Ling Ling..."

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