"No!" Yun Yang suddenly opened his eyes, only to find himself in the familiar bedroom, lying on the soft bed.

"What's going on here? Was everything just a dream?" But seeing the panic on his wife's face, he knew it was all real!

Stepping out of the bedroom, Yun Yang saw Ling Feng sitting quietly on the sofa in the living room.

"Uncle Yun, are you awake?" Ling Feng quickly stood up when he saw Yun Yang.

Yun Yang's expression was somewhat ugly, "Ling Feng, where's Xiao Rui?"

"Xiao Rui is in the bedroom. But don't worry, she's fine. All she needs is a good sleep!" Ling Feng said with guilt.

Yun Yang went to Yun Hanrui's bedroom and seeing his daughter peacefully asleep, he breathed a sigh of relief. When he came out again, he said gently to Ling Feng, "Let's talk."

Ling Feng was somewhat at a loss, whispering, "Uncle Yun, I'm sorry. This was all because of me. But don't worry, I will take care of this matter."

Yun Yang pointed to the sofa and said, "Sit."

Looking at Ling Feng's uneasy appearance, Yun Yang spoke lightly, "In my life, Yun Yang, I've weathered many storms and faced many twists and turns and threats. The path of Chaoyang Group wasn't smooth sailing either! So, regarding today's matter, it's not that I can't accept it!"

Ling Feng heaved a sigh of relief, feeling reassured by Uncle Yun's words.

"However..." Yun Yang's eyes were sharp as he looked at Ling Feng, "the only thing I care about is Xiao Rui! What are your plans regarding your relationship with her?"

Ling Feng opened his mouth but didn't know how to begin.

"Uncle Yun, I... I will treat Xiao Rui well!" Ling Feng took a deep breath and said earnestly.

Inwardly, Yun Yang nodded. At least Ling Feng was showing the responsibility of a man.

"Ling Feng, you must be aware that Xiao Rui's reluctance to fulfill the promise between me and your father was because she didn't understand you and had misconceptions about you," Yun Yang said. "But as you've gotten to know each other, you should see that Xiao Rui likes you!"

Ling Feng was startled. He hadn't expected Uncle Yun to have such insight. Did he know all along?

"My daughter is my most cherished treasure!" Yun Yang continued, "I've always hoped that the two of you would end up together, and I also believe that you can make Xiao Rui happy."

Ling Feng said seriously, "Uncle Yun, I will be responsible! I will treat Xiao Rui well!"

Yun Yang shook his head, "Ling Feng, I'm not pressuring you, nor will I forcefully demand that you be responsible for Xiao Rui! I just want to ask you one question, do you love Xiao Rui? I don't want you to treat Xiao Rui well out of guilt or obligation. That would be unfair to you, Xiao Rui, and Liu Tingyu in the long run!"

Ling Feng was somewhat puzzled by Uncle Yun's words.

"Ling Feng, in my heart, you and Xiao Rui have the same place. I consider both of you my children!" Yun Yang said softly, "So, seeing you both find happiness is what would make me the happiest. But if you were to accept Xiao Rui out of guilt or obligation, that's not what I want! Do you understand what I mean?"

Ling Feng nodded and said, "Uncle Yun, I understand! I truly like Xiao Rui. At first, I just regarded her as my childhood friend and little sister, but as time went on and we got to know each other more, I was deeply attracted to her. In the end, I realized that I had fallen in love with her..."

"What about Liu Tingyu then?" Yun Yang asked, "What are you planning to do about Liu Tingyu?"

Ling Feng looked into Yun Yang's eyes, bit his teeth, and blurted out with desperation, "I... I also love Ting Yu very much! I know it's shameless of me to say this, and it's very greedy too! But they are both wonderful girls, and I don't want to let go of either! Uncle Yun, I'm sorry!"

Ling Feng hung his head low; he seemed to lack the courage to look directly into Yun Yang's eyes. Deep down, he had come to regard Uncle Yun as one of his closest family members; he didn't want to provoke their disgust or aversion. But... at this point, he must speak his heart, even if it meant facing their cold looks.

If Yun Hanrui was with him, then he had to give her a status, or rather, a love that could be out in the sunshine! Continuing in secrecy would be a disrespect to Yun Hanrui and a desecration of her feelings!

Yun Yang spoke with a chilly tone, "Ling Feng, what do you mean? Are you trying to have both feet on two boats? You want to date both girls at once?"

Ling Feng hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "Uncle Yun, I know I'm being greedy, but I don't want to give up on either of them!"

"Have you thought about the future at all? Can you give them a real love? Can you give them a status? Do you intend to let them follow you namelessly forever?" Yun Yang questioned.

Ling Feng quickly assured him, "Uncle Yun, I will give them a status, I will make them happy! I hope you can... can allow Xiao Rui and me to be together!"

"Impossible!" Yun Yang flatly refused, "Ling Feng, I did appreciate you, but you have disappointed me too much! I can tell you bluntly, you can be with Xiao Rui, but you must break up with Liu Tingyu. Otherwise, there'll be no room for negotiation!"

Yun Yang's resolute voice struck Ling Feng like a thunderbolt from the blue!

Bitterness filled his expression, but he was well aware that, given what had been said, Uncle Yun was already being quite generous by not chasing him away with a broom!

"Uncle Yun, I truly..." Ling Feng attempted to plead further.

Yun Yang cut him off, "I've made myself very clear. Either you break off with Xiao Rui, or you break up with Liu Tingyu. Otherwise, I won't allow Xiao Rui to be with you! Ling Feng, go back and think it over!"

With that, Yun Yang turned around and went back to the bedroom, no longer paying any attention to Ling Feng.

Ling Feng sighed. Yun Yang's reaction was within his expectations. Since Uncle Yun currently disagreed with him being with Yun Hanrui, he would have to gradually convince Uncle Yun!

But the idea of Ling Feng letting go or breaking up was absolutely impossible!

After Ling Feng left, Yun Yang shook his head in frustration and smiled wryly in the bedroom. He had known all along that his daughter liked Ling Feng, and that Ling Feng also had a favorable impression of her. However, Liu Tingyu's intervention had altered the dynamics of their relationship.

Yun Yang didn't want to interfere with his daughter's love life and believed that Ling Feng would not cause his daughter heartache. But Ling Feng's confession today left Yun Yang both gratified and helpless.

The gratifying thing was that although Ling Feng was somewhat fickle, he was not the type to shirk responsibility. He was earnest about Xiao Rui, at least he was brave enough to admit his feelings, daring enough to take responsibility.

Yet the helpless fact was that his worst fears had come true! As a father, he naturally hoped for a man who would wholeheartedly cherish his daughter, but now...

"Ling Feng, if you want to win over my daughter, then let me see your sincerity!" Yun Yang murmured to himself, "If you can't even persuade me, then don't even think about getting Aunt Yun's approval!"

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