Chapter 103: Reversing the Heavenly Gang!

"Brother, this is for you!"

Directly across from Lin Feng, Chu Yunran placed a gift box on the table and took her seat.

Lin Feng, who had just added a piece of salmon to his plate, paused. "What is this?"

Chu Yunran rested her head on her hands, staring at him with bright, expectant eyes. "Just open it and see! I guarantee you’ll like it!"

A gift? On the second day of the show?

The other guests turned their heads immediately. Miao Ruoyu and Gao Yaqin were visibly displeased. If Xiao Ran was going to keep setting the pace like this, were they always going to be left on the defensive? Besides, shouldn't the man be the one to initiate gift-giving? Now that she had started this, did they have to follow suit?

"Miss Xiao is certainly thoughtful; I almost forgot about this," Zhu Qiming remarked, his tone ambiguous while his eyes remained locked on the gift box.

He Zhiyuan nodded in agreement. "Indeed, Miss Xiao is not only beautiful but also incredibly considerate..."

Listening to the two men, the expressions on Miao Ruoyu and Gao Yaqin’s faces grew increasingly sour. Wasn't this just a veiled jab at them?

The production team, naturally, didn't miss such a golden opportunity. A cameraman moved in, pointing the lens almost directly at Lin Feng.

Following the show's massive success yesterday, over half a million viewers had flooded the livestream as soon as it started this morning—Chu Lingshuang among them.

"Miss, the computer has been installed, and your chair has been replaced with a softer model."

Yu Xueyan and her team had scrambled to give Chu Lingshuang’s room a quick makeover before the broadcast began. Chu Lingshuang lifted her chin slightly, stepped onto the rug, and walked over to the desk. Yu Xueyan swiftly started the computer, pulled up Lin Feng’s stream, and said respectfully, "Miss, these are the files that need your approval. I've organized them, so I'll take my leave now."

She was met with silence, and knowing her place, Yu Xueyan bowed her head and exited. Once the door clicked shut, Chu Lingshuang’s gaze fixed on the screen. She raised a hand, her index finger resting against her lips, lost in thought.

*Now, let me see how you react.*

Her eyes deepened, filled with a flicker of intense anticipation.

Back on screen, the focus remained on Lin Feng. This subversion of traditional gender roles—the woman giving the gift—sent the chat into a frenzy.

"She’s giving him a gift?"
"Damn, looks like they had a great time last night if she's already handing out gifts!"
"Is the 'Factory Boy' actually being courted by Miss Xiao? Is this scripted?"
"Impossible. I've followed Xiao Ran for years, and I've never seen her linked to any scandals. Her team never works with men. How could this be a script?"
"Open it already! Let's see what's inside!"

Amidst the scrolling comments, Lin Feng’s gaze fell on the box. The packaging alone suggested it was worth a fortune. He glanced coolly at Xiao Ran, and seeing her playful expression, he sensed nothing but trouble. She was Chu Lingshuang’s sister—whether by blood or marriage, he didn't know—and he suspected "Xiao Ran" was just a stage name. Giving such an expensive gift felt malicious.

With that thought, Lin Feng had no intention of accepting it. He didn't even bother to take a closer look, simply pushing the box away.

"Thank you, but I don't wish to accept this gift."

Since they were on camera, Lin Feng made sure to maintain the necessary politeness.

The reaction in the chat was explosive.

"He... he refused?"
"Wait, you didn't even open it before saying no?"
"Factory Boy, you're getting cocky..."

Across from him, the smile on Xiao Ran’s face froze. But she wasn't discouraged. Instead, she asked, "Brother, don't you even want to open it and see what's inside?"

*What's inside?* Probably a snake meant to scare the life out of him. Wait—given Chu Lingshuang’s twisted sense of humor, combined with Xiao Ran's antics, it actually might be a snake.

Lin Feng’s mouth twitched. He went back to his meal, mumbling, "Thanks, but I’m not interested."

Not even the king of heaven could stop him from finishing this bowl of rice today!

Seeing Lin Feng completely preoccupied with his food, Xiao Ran’s smile began to falter. She had thought she could lure him into taking the gift, which would, in turn, help her appease her sister. She hadn't expected him to be too lazy to even open the box.

She suddenly felt the mission was impossible. One was as stubborn as a mule, and the other had a heart cast in concrete—was she supposed to play matchmaker until next year? But more than that, she was terrified of being sent to Indonesia by her sister.

Xiao Ran took a deep breath to steady herself. Then, in full view of everyone, she stood up abruptly and sat down next to the still-eating Lin Feng. She flashed a charming smile, leaned in, hooked her arms around his, and whispered coquettishly in his ear, "Brother, just open it and take a look. It’s a gift I prepared with such care!"

The chat exploded.

"Gender roles reversed!"
"Factory Boy, you just wanted her to act cute, didn't you? I see right through you!"
"Damn, is it just because he's handsome? I refuse to accept this!"

On the seventh floor, the camera focused on Xiao Ran clinging to Lin Feng’s arm. Chu Lingshuang, previously calm, now had eyes burning with rage.

*Chu Yunran, you haven't learned your lesson, have you?*

Chu Lingshuang angrily reached for her phone to notify Yu Xueyan, but then she saw Lin Feng shake off Xiao Ran’s hands on screen.

"Miss Xiao, this is inappropriate."

Xiao Ran: "..."

Lin Feng currently carried the air of Tripitaka from the classic literature—a saintly, detached ascetic who had no interest in worldly desires. The only catch was the duck leg he was clutching in his hand. He took a bite of the crispy roast duck, the juices bursting in his mouth. It was heavenly.

Was there anything in life more enjoyable than eating good food? Lin Feng squinted in satisfaction, completely oblivious to the darkening expression on Xiao Ran’s face.

*So, that duck leg is more important than me, is it?*

The chat flooded with comments like "666," "Factory Boy the food fanatic," and "Our role model."

For some reason, seeing Xiao Ran rejected and ignored filled Chu Lingshuang with a sense of satisfaction and a surge of joy. The sight of him refusing other women truly set her heart ablaze.

Watching helplessly as Lin Feng polished off the rest of his plate of crispy roast duck, Xiao Ran could no longer sit still. While Lin Feng was busy wiping his hands, she snatched the box and opened it. Inside, a transparent glass bottle revealed hundreds of brilliant, sparkling diamonds that glittered instantly under the camera lights.