Chapter 74: As Long as He Obeys, His Sister Will Rise to Glory

She had kindly made a suggestion, only to be rebuffed by Lin Feng once again.

Chu Lingshuang’s gaze grew darker, her voice drifting lightly through the air. “You performed well yesterday.”

The implication was clear: this was a sort of reward—he ought not to push his luck.

Of course Lin Feng understood. He sneered, sparing Chu Lingshuang no face at all. “If you hadn’t played your little tricks, do you think I’d ever touch you willingly?”

“Fine, fine!” Chu Lingshuang was amused by his stubborn retort. She curved her lips, propped her chin up with one hand, and leaned forward, her eyes twinkling with mirth as she looked at Lin Feng. “I don’t mind making that sort of thing your daily fare.”

In other words, she could let him have a taste of that “good stuff” every day.

The effect was indeed remarkable—an unprecedented experience.

Chu Lingshuang was thoroughly satisfied. Unlike the soreness of the first time, now she sensed a budding addiction.

An addiction to him.

Lin Feng silently put down the half-eaten chicken drumstick in his hand, his expression indifferent as he glanced at Chu Lingshuang. “Do you really think, Miss Chu, that I’ll just sit here obediently?”

With those words, he stood up without hesitation. He’d eaten plenty, and with the medicine Yu Xueyan had administered, his body was fully recovered. Even if Zhang Peng came with reinforcements right now, he was confident he could fight his way out.

He had no intention of giving Chu Lingshuang a chance to speak. Lin Feng turned directly to leave.

But at the very next moment, Chu Lingshuang’s voice rang out, laced with a taunting amusement.

“So, you’re saying you don’t care what happens to Xia Qingqing?”

At her words, Lin Feng’s steps halted abruptly.

He spun around, striving to steady his emotions, and replied coldly, “She’s just a colleague. What happens to her is none of my business.”

When it came to Xia Qingqing, he had to remain resolute. If Chu Lingshuang discovered that Xia Qingqing was his sister, she would have even more leverage over him.

As long as Chu Lingshuang hadn’t found out yet, he had to sever all ties with Xia Qingqing...

However, the moment his words faded, a wicked smile blossomed on Chu Lingshuang’s lips. “Is that so?”

She asked nonchalantly, resting one hand on the table and tapping her fingertips in a rhythmic pattern, her gaze growing more playful.

“Even if Xia Qingqing is your biological sister, it still has nothing to do with you?”

She smiled faintly, her words like those of a devil from the depths of hell.

Lin Feng was stunned on the spot.

He turned around in disbelief, his shock evident. “You already know?!”

“If I want to know something, there’s nothing I can’t find out,” Chu Lingshuang replied with utter confidence, her eyes locked onto Lin Feng. At first, she had truly been unaware.

But after bringing Lin Feng back, she’d noticed he’d bought so many things for Xia Qingqing and even visited her home. Jealousy flared instantly.

She’d ordered her subordinates to investigate everything between Lin Feng and Xia Qingqing, and to her surprise, she’d stumbled upon this unexpected “good news.”

Faced with this long-lost “biological sister,” what would Lin Feng’s reaction be?

It was bound to be entertaining!

Chu Lingshuang narrowed her eyes, relishing Lin Feng’s shock and confusion. The satisfaction coursed from her heart to her fingertips.

He never expected Chu Lingshuang would really investigate him. He’d anticipated such an outcome, but not so soon.

Lin Feng clenched his fists, pursing his lips tightly, saying nothing.

The amusement in Chu Lingshuang’s eyes deepened. She arched an eyebrow, beaming at him. “If you agree to do as I say from now on, I can ensure your sister never wants for anything…”

“Of course—” she changed her tone, still smiling, “I’ve seen your sister’s resume. She doesn’t have much work experience, but she’s outstanding. Being an intern really is beneath her. I just remembered there’s a department manager position open…”

Her words were clear: as long as he obeyed, his sister could soar to new heights.

No matter the department, being a manager at Yihan Group meant a monthly salary of over a hundred thousand yuan. It was, without question, the best way to improve Xia Qingqing’s family situation.

But—

Faced with Chu Lingshuang’s look of utter confidence, Lin Feng only sneered.

“And why do you think I would help a stranger?”

He enunciated each word, letting them fall sharply on Chu Lingshuang’s ears.

For a moment, it was Chu Lingshuang’s turn to be surprised.

Her beautiful eyes widened, staring at Lin Feng in disbelief. “But she’s your biological sister. Didn’t the DNA report come back at 99.99 percent?”

“And what does that matter to me?”

Lin Feng remained unruffled. He pulled the chair in front of him closer, resting his hands on the backrest, and “smiled” at Chu Lingshuang. “Do you really think my relationship with her is so close that I’d sacrifice my freedom for her?”

“It’s just a piece of paper. Can it replace the past twenty-some years of my life?”

His words fell like gravel, each one striking hard at Chu Lingshuang’s heart.

How could this be!

Faced with a biological relative he’d finally found, he was willing to turn his back?!

Abandoned by the Xu family, betrayed by his ex-girlfriend—shouldn’t he crave true familial affection even more?

Or had he become so independent that he no longer needed anyone—not even someone to care for him when he was weary?

At this moment, Chu Lingshuang’s desire was no longer to conquer him, but to truly understand him.

She wanted to know just what kind of man stood before her—so calm, so distant, exuding an unapproachable loneliness even as he looked straight at her.

When Chu Lingshuang fell silent, Lin Feng knew his words had struck their mark.

Though his words sounded cold, he truly meant them.

Why should he pity family who had never raised him?

From as far back as he could remember, he’d grown up in an orphanage. Unlike other children who craved affection, he’d always known he could rely only on himself in this world.

So, during all those years with the Xu family, he’d worked hard, but he’d always understood their relationship was one of mutual benefit. Thus, when he was cast out, he never once thought of revenge.

People come for profit, depart when fate is spent.

This world had always been his alone. The upheaval a month ago only made it clearer: for the rest of his life, he would live for no one but himself.

Because, in his world, everything must revolve around him.

“If there’s nothing else, Miss Chu, I’ll be leaving. I believe I’ve made myself perfectly clear. I hope you won’t trouble me again.”

Lin Feng’s voice was low and firm, making his position unmistakable.

Unexpectedly, this time Chu Lingshuang did not try to stop him. She merely made one request.

“I can leave you alone, but you’ll have to do one thing for me.”

Lin Feng raised an eyebrow. “Let’s hear it, Miss Chu.”

Chu Lingshuang folded her arms and gazed at him with deep meaning.

“The day after tomorrow, there’s a grand banquet among the city’s elite. Accompany me, and afterward, I’ll let you go…”