Confidence

Lin Feng hadn't expected such a coincidence, running into his elder sister at the hotel, nor had he imagined she would be so thoroughly humiliated.

Through the retro wooden screen, he could vaguely see the embarrassment and pallor on his sister's face. Yet, even so, she maintained a smile—an awkward, yet subtly ingratiating smile that filled Lin Feng with heartache and rage.

Why must she be so subservient?

Why must she try so hard to please them?

On what grounds?

Even so, what could it change?

"Brother Feng, these dishes are too expensive, it's really too extravagant?"

At that moment, Gao Hai walked over, carrying two large bags, and exclaimed.

The two large bags of food had cost nearly six thousand yuan, enough to cover his family's living expenses for three to four months.

Gao Hai regretted recommending this place. He had heard classmates discussing it and thought it wouldn't be too expensive, never imagining the prices here. While not expensive compared to truly five-star hotels, they were much pricier than most other grand hotels.

When he first saw the prices on the menu, he had wanted to pull Lin Feng away. While it might have been a bit embarrassing, money was more important than pride.

But Lin Feng had calmly started ordering. If Gao Hai hadn't stopped him, the bill might have exceeded ten thousand yuan.

Even six thousand yuan made his heart ache.

"What's wrong?"

After Gao Hai's exclamation, he saw Lin Feng standing still, his expression cold, and asked in confusion.

"Is that Kerou-jie?"

Lin Feng didn't answer, merely staring coldly at everything inside the private room. Through the screen, Gao Hai saw Lin Kerou. Before he could speak, Lin Feng knocked on the screen and walked in.

"Xiao Feng?"

Seeing Lin Feng appear, Lin Kerou, who had already been restless, stood up in surprise.

Her face showed some panic because Lin Feng's expression wasn't good, and he exuded a chilling aura.

Chen Hao also stood up. He glanced at his girlfriend, assuming Lin Kerou had notified Lin Feng about the gathering.

"Ah Feng, why are you here?"

Seeing Lin Feng's indifferent expression and his silent stillness, Chen Hao's face changed slightly. He knew Lin Feng had overheard.

Having been dating Lin Kerou for four years, he wasn't unfamiliar with this younger brother-in-law, though their relationship was quite distant.

He knew Lin Feng, due to his father's influence, had been somewhat introverted since childhood, possessed strong pride, and never accepted his gifts. He was mature, self-disciplined, and resilient, far beyond his peers, and deeply valued his family.

The few rare conversations they'd had were about Lin Kerou, with Lin Feng hoping he would treat her well.

He had promised Lin Feng then that he wouldn't let his girlfriend suffer any grievances. But now, with his mother humiliating her, Lin Feng would surely be heartbroken and furious.

Chen Hao wanted to explain but didn't know how to start.

There was nothing to explain; the facts were clear. His family, including relatives, looked down on his girlfriend.

"Is that my brother?"

Given Chen Hao's and his girlfriend's reactions, and sharing the same surname Lin, based on age, the people in the private room understood that the young man before them was Lin Kerou's brother.

Seeing the young man's unapproachable demeanor, it was clear he had overheard their conversation. The atmosphere became somewhat awkward, but they didn't take it to heart.

He was just a high school student.

If even Lin Kerou didn't care, why would her brother matter?

Though it's said not to judge a young man by his poverty, if he truly had talent, Chen Hao's parents wouldn't object so strongly.

No one spoke, they just watched Lin Feng, unsure of his purpose for coming in.

Under everyone's gaze, the young man actually smiled slightly and said, "Our food at home was too greasy, so I came to pack some light dishes."

Our food at home was too greasy, so I came to pack some light dishes.

This one sentence caused everyone present to change their expressions, and Chen Hao's parents' faces turned grim. It was obvious that this young man had come to stand up for his elder sister.

Chen's mother had said, "We usually eat too blandly; we can't get used to greasy food."

The young man directly retorted, "Our food at home was too greasy, so I came to pack some light dishes."

No wasted words, just a direct slap in the face.

This made Chen Hao's parents feel they had lost face, especially in front of all their relatives. They were already very dissatisfied with Lin Kerou, and now they felt even more disgusted.

"Xiao Feng, let's go back."

The moment her brother appeared, Lin Kerou knew something was wrong. She knew her brother's temper and how much he cared for her. Before she could reach Lin Feng, he had already fired the first shot.

"Let's go, we're going home."

Lin Kerou took Lin Feng's small hand, preparing to leave the private room.

Although she didn't want to offend Chen Hao's parents, she even less wanted her brother, who was already stimulated by his Awakening Day failure, to endure everyone's humiliation because of her.

"You're young, but your tone is quite arrogant. Have you eaten our food here? You say it's too greasy, how ridiculous."

A young man around twenty years old stood up, his face full of disdain.

The elder was humiliated and couldn't argue with a young man, so naturally, he sent him to handle it.

"Brother Feng, Brother Feng, you're here?"

At this moment, Gao Hai, who had been standing outside the screen and understood everything that had happened, quickly called out a few times. He knew it was his turn to appear.

He walked into the private room while complaining, "Even if you want light food, you don't have to come to Jue Wei. The standard is a bit low."

Seeing Gao Hai, the young man who had been wearing a playful expression suddenly stiffened. He had just said Lin Feng hadn't eaten, and then a fat man appeared carrying two large bags of takeout food. Wasn't this slapping him in the face?

Especially the arrogant words coming from the fat man's mouth.

The standard is too low?

Jue Wei Grand Hotel's standard is too low?

Except for the monthly family gathering, if it were just for themselves, even those with a small fortune wouldn't choose Jue Wei. They couldn't afford to eat there every day.

Everyone knew that the fat man in front of them was saying it intentionally. But looking at the bags the little fat man was carrying, they were indeed from Jue Wei Hotel, with the hotel's exclusive logo on them, not fake. And they were packed full, with at least five or six dishes in each bag.

The private room fell silent for a moment. Being slapped in the face like this, and by a junior at that, they wanted to save face but couldn't find any words.

Mother Chen's face was grim. Father Chen, dressed in a suit and with slicked-back hair, sat in his chair. He had maintained his composure since the meal began, exuding the air of a successful person, but at this moment, his expression was also not good.

He glanced at his embarrassed son, then at Lin Kerou, whose eyes were slightly red with anxiety, and finally turned his gaze to Lin Feng.

He knew Lin Kerou had a younger brother who was in his third year of high school and was said to have good talent. However, it was evident that he had failed on Awakening Day and hadn't become a Demon Spirit Master.

If he had, Chen Hao would have likely mentioned it long ago.

But this young man, who was standing up for his sister, had been exceptionally calm from the moment he entered the private room. The indifference in his eyes suggested he didn't take them seriously.

This confidence didn't seem like a bluff; it was as if he had a solid backing.

"Did I make a mistake?"

At this moment, Father Chen couldn't help but doubt the information his son had provided.

It's really an ordinary family, really living in Anbian Residential Area.

When did people from Anbian Residential Area start affording Jue Wei Grand Hotel?

More than ten dishes, even they rarely indulged in such luxury.

"Ah Feng, these are all elders."

At this moment, Chen Hao, who had been silent, finally spoke. His tone was very serious, even carrying a hint of reprimand.

It was clear that Lin Feng's behavior had put him in an extremely awkward position, even embarrassing his parents and himself in front of all the relatives.

"Heh."

Facing Chen Hao's reprimand, Lin Feng let out a cold laugh, a dismissive sneer that clearly showed no respect for Chen Hao.

He had always looked down on Chen Hao a bit. He couldn't even protect his own woman, and his own destiny was arranged and controlled by his parents. How pathetic.

How could such a man be relied upon?

If there was truly no outcome, it would be better to end it early, lest his eldest sister fall deeper.

"Ah Feng, you..."

Lin Feng's lack of deference made Chen Hao extremely embarrassed and somewhat angry.

"Xiao Feng, I'm begging you, please leave quickly!"

At this moment, Lin Kerou's head was spinning. She didn't dare to look at her boyfriend, nor at anyone else. She couldn't even imagine what she would have to face after today.

She just wanted to leave this place of trouble as soon as possible.

"Eldest sister, do you remember what I told you yesterday?"

Lin Feng stood still, letting his eldest sister pull at him without moving. He raised his right hand and gently brushed aside his eldest sister's beautiful hair. At this moment, her moving eyes were wet with tears, filled with panic and pleading.

"I said that in half a year, I will make the Chen Hao family unable to reach you."

Lin Feng wiped the tears from his eldest sister's face and said word by word.

His calm demeanor made it seem as if he were talking about a trivial matter.

At this moment, everyone looked at the young man speechlessly and in surprise. They exchanged glances and then turned their eyes to Chen Hao's parents. Father and Mother Chen's faces were ashen.

Make their family unable to reach him?

You, a high school student, have the audacity to say such a thing?

"You're Lin Feng, right? What qualifications do you have to say that?"

Father Chen finally couldn't help but ask. His words were filled with sarcasm and disdain.

His annual income was at least several million. He owned three properties and a shop in Jiang City, with total assets of over a hundred million.

There were many people richer than them in Jiang City, and many who they couldn't reach, but they definitely didn't include a family living in Anbian Residential Area who couldn't even afford a house.

"Why? Just because of myself."

Lin Feng had no intention of being low-key at this moment; he was even somewhat wild and arrogant. He pointed to his face, "My name is Lin Feng, a third-year high school student at Jiangxin First High School."

Without any reason, just a name seemed to be enough. Such arrogance was accompanied by an unparalleled confidence.

"Actually, it won't even take half a year. They won't be able to reach us soon!"

Lin Feng smiled at Lin Kerou, who looked a bit lost. His sister deserved the best things in the world; how could he allow these people to humiliate her?

The young man's demeanor and words were so confident they were almost laughable, but at this moment, no one dared to mock him.

Since this young man had the courage to say such a thing, he naturally had the confidence to back it up!

But what was this confidence based on?