Chapter 124: The Treacherous Best Friend

"Understood, Miracle Doctor Lin. I will handle everything according to your instructions and guarantee that the job is done well."

After a two-second pause, Cao Dasheng agreed readily.

Lin Feng bid him farewell with a smile. Once the call ended, Su Qingxue asked in utter astonishment, "Lin Feng, are you actually planning a counterattack against Integrity Bank? If you do this, won't they figure out it was us?"

"I want them to know it was me. If they don't fear us, how will they ever respect us in the future?"

Lin Feng smiled faintly, a profound glint flashing in his eyes. His tone suddenly turned cold as he added, "Besides, I am merely giving them a taste of their own medicine."

"This... well, your strategy is truly admirable, but you mustn't bully me like that in the future," Su Qingxue said, pointing a delicate finger at Lin Feng.

"How could I? I cherish you too much to ever bully you," Lin Feng replied with a gentle smile that warmed her heart.

She looked at him shyly for a moment before hurriedly averting her gaze. "By the way, how do you know Boss Cao? He seems to have a very high status in the medical field of Jiangcheng; even Chairman Zhou has to show him some respect."

"That story starts with the illness he was suffering from..."

Lin Feng gave a rough explanation of how he had treated him, and Su Qingxue had a sudden realization.

She gave Lin Feng a thumbs-up. "You really are something. You've almost befriended every major figure in this vast city of Jiangcheng."

"It's not that I know them, it's that they admire my ability. As long as you have the talent, connections will naturally follow," Lin Feng explained calmly.

This bit of posturing left Su Qingxue speechless.

By evening, Su Qingxue received the address from her best friend, Lin Yao. Having been busy all afternoon, she was feeling hungry and stood up to head to the dinner.

Before leaving, she went to the office next door to find Lin Feng and asked him to come along.

Lin Feng was initially reluctant, as he didn't want to see that woman more than necessary. But then he thought, if she were to do something harmful to Qingxue tonight, it would be troublesome.

So, he stood up and said with a smile, "Fine, I'll go with you."

Twenty minutes later, they arrived at a music restaurant.

The restaurant was located in the heart of Jiangcheng with an excellent location, but the environment inside was somewhat noisy. As soon as they entered, they were surrounded by the sound of singing.

The lights were gaudy and colorful; one might have mistaken the place for a bar.

"Qingxue, I'm over here!"

Seeing them walk in, Lin Yao immediately waved. When she caught sight of Lin Feng, her lips curled into a cold sneer, as if it were all within her expectations.

"Lin Yao, why did you choose such a noisy place? You know I don't like listening to music," Su Qingxue said loudly after walking over. Because it was so loud inside, they had to raise their voices to be heard.

"Qingxue, this restaurant has great food. I was attracted by their flavors. Sit down quickly; you'll see soon enough that I didn't choose the wrong place."

Lin Yao stood up, took the initiative to pull Su Qingxue to the side, and hugged her arm.

Su Qingxue gave an awkward smile, said nothing more, and reluctantly accepted the situation.

Lin Feng, however, was filled with impatience. He felt that this woman had clearly chosen this location on purpose. He subconsciously scanned his surroundings, wanting to see if she had arranged another ambush to harm Qingxue; after all, it was far too easy for trouble to break out in a place like this.

If she had deliberately arranged for people, Qingxue would never suspect her.

But after a quick scan, Lin Feng realized there were only diners around, and there seemed to be no hidden threats. He was suddenly confused by her intentions. Could she have truly repented?

"Ms. Lin, here you are. All the dishes you ordered are served. Please enjoy your meal."

About ten minutes later, the table was filled with a feast of rich dishes that looked and smelled delicious. Seeing the food, Su Qingxue’s stomach began to rumble.

Lin Yao proactively served her, urging her to eat more and not let her efforts go to waste. Su Qingxue nodded and began to eat without hesitation.

Unexpectedly, halfway through the meal, Su Qingxue clutched her stomach and said anxiously, "Yao Yao, Lin Feng, my stomach suddenly hurts. I need to go to the restroom; you two go ahead and eat."

"Qingxue, here is some tissue." Seeing her hurry off, Lin Yao didn't forget to hand her some tissues with feigned concern.

After she left, Lin Yao revealed a cold, sinister smile. It seemed her plan had succeeded.

At that moment, Lin Feng noticed the smile on her face. He instinctively looked at the dishes on the table and realized, to his shock, that he hadn't noticed earlier that several of the dishes were chemically incompatible.

Eaten separately, there would be no problem, but consumed together, they would cause diarrhea.

Could it be... that this was her plan? Was there some conspiracy waiting in the restroom?

Lin Feng frowned and was about to get up to find Su Qingxue when Lin Yao blocked him. She placed a hand on the back of his, rubbing it gently, and said seductively, "Lin Feng, you don't need to worry. Qingxue is fine."

"What exactly are you trying to do? Qingxue having diarrhea—that was your doing, wasn't it?" Lin Feng asked, looking at her sternly. A flame of anger was already burning within him.

Lin Yao shrugged and admitted it quite freely. "That's right. I deliberately ordered several dishes that cause diarrhea when eaten together. Only then could I clear the way for some private time for the two of us."

"What do you mean?" Lin Feng saw no hostility on her face, but her seductive expression had intensified.

She chuckled, deliberately pulling her neckline lower. Under the table, she quietly moved her foot up to rub against Lin Feng's calf, saying bluntly, "Can't you tell?"

"I like you, of course. If Qingxue were here, how would I ever get a chance?"

"I suggest you show some self-respect. I'm not interested in you."

Lin Feng replied bluntly, pulled his hand and leg back, and stood up to find Su Qingxue.

At that moment, Lin Yao sneered, a cold light flashing in her eyes. "Lin Feng, I gave you a chance. I hope you don't refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit."

"What do I lack compared to Su Qingxue? I, Lin Yao, have the looks and the figure. It is your honor that I am willing to be your woman, and yet you dare to refuse?"

"If that's how it's going to be, don't blame me for being ruthless."

"What are you doing?"

Lin Feng watched in shock as she began to take off her coat right in front of him, then tore at her own blouse and ruffled her hair into a mess!

Lin Feng’s heart skipped a beat.