When Xu Jing heard that Ning Aoxue wanted to withdraw from the event, she was shocked but didn't say much. Xu Jing believed Ning Aoxue's health was far more important than any achievements at the school sports meet.

Running a full 1500-meter race was indeed a heavy burden for an average girl, so Xu Jing had no choice but to agree to Ning Aoxue's withdrawal.

Taking advantage of the lunch break, Lin Feng escorted Ning Aoxue, Su Zi, and Tang Rou back to Villa Number Three in the Jincheng residential area.

"Tang Rou has a day off today. Heh, she doesn't have many classmates around here and had nowhere to go for lunch, so I brought her back to rest…" After getting out of the car, Lin Feng awkwardly explained to Su Zi and Ning Aoxue. After the conflicts involving Cao Ying, Xue Qingyi, Ning Aoxue, and Su Zi, Lin Feng felt that he was bringing girls back to the villa a bit too often. He knew he needed to change that; he couldn't just ignore their feelings, right?

"It's not like I can control you. Who doesn't know that Handsome Lin is charming, adored by all, and leaves a trail of affection wherever he goes? You figure it out!" Su Zi didn't particularly mind Tang Rou. After glancing at Ning Aoxue's expression, she teased Lin Feng with a smile and walked into the house.

"Lin Feng..." Ning Aoxue was naturally unhappy about this. However, when it came to Tang Rou, she didn't know how to dissuade Lin Feng. After all, Tang Rou was his officially acknowledged girlfriend. Even if Ning Aoxue wanted to stop him from bringing Tang Rou to the villa, she had no good reason to. Moreover, Lin Feng had helped her significantly recently, and she didn't want him to think she was petty or unkind.

"Miss, if you have anything to say, just say it... I'm listening!" Lin Feng said to Ning Aoxue with a wide grin, his expression uncharacteristically earnest.

"It's nothing... You still have your competition this afternoon. Get some good rest!" Ning Aoxue glanced at Tang Rou, her expression slightly stiff, then flusteredly hurried upstairs.

"...So baffling!" Lin Feng, being a bit slow on the uptake, hadn't sensed Ning Aoxue's true feelings and merely thought she was being difficult.

Stupid Lin Feng! As a girl, Tang Rou had a strong, subconscious instinct to protect what was hers. She knew, of course, that Ning Aoxue harbored feelings for Lin Feng. So, while Lin Feng's cluelessness was amusing, it was also a relief. Luckily, he was dense enough not to be snatched away by Ning Aoxue…

Lin Feng led Tang Rou to his room and said casually, "Make yourself comfortable for a bit, girl. I'm going to take a quick shower, and then I'll come keep you company…"

Tang Rou hummed softly in agreement. She obediently took off her shoes and got onto Lin Feng's bed. She straightened out his somewhat messy quilt, folded it neatly, and then sat quietly at the edge of the bed, browsing web pages on her phone. Her long, jade-like legs were stretched out, her small, fair feet swaying gently…

She hadn't seen Lin Feng for many days, and Tang Rou was in a very good mood…

With his sweetheart waiting for him, Lin Feng showered quickly. In less than three minutes, he emerged from the bathroom, his hair still dripping wet.

Just as Lin Feng stepped out of the bathroom, still drying his hair, a pair of slender, fair arms gently wrapped around his lean yet powerful abdomen from behind. A smooth, delicate cheek pressed softly against his broad back, nuzzling a few times to find the most comfortable position.

Neither spoke, savoring this rare, heart-easing moment of tenderness and warmth, sensing each other's thoughts through their closeness. Lin Feng inhaled Tang Rou's familiar, faint fragrance, detecting the deep affection and tenderness emanating from the depths of her heart.

"Tang…" Lin Feng's lips moved slightly, but he swallowed the words on the tip of his tongue. He gently placed his hand over hers, holding it tightly.

Tang Rou placed her other hand over Lin Feng's, tightening her arms around his waist with all her strength and pressing her cheek firmly against his back. Her usually soft and pleasant voice was a little hoarse as she asked, "Lin Feng, I was wondering... will you really treat me well for a lifetime, like you said before?"

Lin Feng had never heard Tang Rou speak to him in such a tone. Surprise flickered across his face. He tried to turn around and look at her, but Tang Rou held him too tightly.

Tang Rou's voice remained incredibly gentle, though tinged with a hint of panic. "Lin Feng, please don't turn around. I'm afraid to meet your eyes. I just want to hear the answer from your heart…"

"Of course, I'll be good to you…" Lin Feng calmed himself and said in a deep voice.

"But… there are so many beautiful girls around you…" Tang Rou said softly, her voice carrying a faint nasal tone and trembling slightly. "Ning Aoxue and Su Zi are both prettier than I am. I know they both like you… And I also know their family backgrounds are much better than mine. I'm afraid you'll abandon me someday…"

"Silly girl, how could you let your imagination run wild like that!" Lin Feng forcefully turned around, gazing intently at Tang Rou's somewhat pale, pretty face. He gently cupped her delicate cheeks with his large hands, stroking them softly. "Tang Rou, don't you know? You're irreplaceable in my heart! It's impossible for me to abandon you. No one in this world can stop us from being together… I promise you, as long as you're willing to be with me, even if the Queen of Great Britain herself were to offer herself to me, I'd spurn her without a second thought, let alone abandon you!"

"PFFT…" Hearing Lin Feng's tender confession, Tang Rou's mood instantly cleared, and she burst out laughing. "Stupid Lin Feng, the current Queen of Great Britain is ancient! How could she possibly offer herself to you…"

"I think she's in her eighties, almost ninety, right…" Lin Feng chuckled, scratching his head. "Anyway, she's still a mature woman of status and charm! But so what if she's powerful and influential? For my Tang Rou, I'd still give her the cold shoulder…"

"Alright… Lin Feng, stop your nonsense…" Tang Rou smiled, covering Lin Feng's mouth, and whispered, "Stop joking about the Queen of Great Britain. I believe you, okay?..."

"Hehe, now you see how devoted I am to you, right? I'd even give up a queen for you!" Lin Feng said proudly, beaming.

"Mm…" Tang Rou gazed at Lin Feng, her beautiful eyes earnest as she said, "But, I was serious about what I just said. Lin Feng, I know you're extraordinary. Many girls will naturally be drawn to you, even fall for you… I don't care how many women are around you; I just hope that I have a place in your heart… Please, never leave me…"

Lin Feng nodded solemnly. He gently took Tang Rou's small hand and said earnestly, "Tang Rou, I know it's my fault for making you worry so much! But I promise you, I will protect you well, and I will absolutely never let you come to any harm…"

Tang Rou blushed, her cheeks turning a rosy red…

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