Chapter 14: The Toad Aspires to the Swan

"You?" Su Shifeng's face flushed with anger, glaring fiercely at Lin Feng, his expression full of unwillingness.

Lin Feng sneered with disdain, "If you refuse to kneel, outsiders will know that the eldest son of the Su family goes back on his word. In that case, it's the Su family's reputation you'll lose."

"Feng, kneel!" Before Su Shifeng could respond, Liu Farong suddenly closed her eyes, turned her head aside, and commanded helplessly.

"Mom!" Su Shifeng wanted to argue further, but upon seeing Liu Farong's resolute expression, he knew there was no room for negotiation.

After a moment of hesitation, he finally dropped to his knees with a thud, kneeling before Lin Feng and Su Qingxue.

Clenching his teeth, he apologized, "I'm sorry. I was wrong before. I hope you both can forgive me."

"Not loud enough," Lin Feng said, cleaning his ear.

"I'm sorry! I, Su Shifeng, admit my mistake. Please forgive me!" Su Shifeng raised his voice, his words echoing throughout the villa.

Only then did Lin Feng's lips curve into a slight smile. He turned to Su Qingxue and said, "Qingxue, he's kept his promise. Let's go."

"Alright." Su Qingxue had no intention of staying longer. She walked to Liu Farong, picked up the contract, and left with Lin Feng.

Once the two disappeared, Su Shifeng rose angrily from the floor and marched up to Liu Farong, shouting, "Mom, that Lin Feng is far too arrogant! I want him dead!"

"Why are you so impatient?" Liu Farong shot him a dissatisfied look, a cold gleam flickering in her eyes, her lips curling slightly. "Now that girl has the contract with Liran Group, she's secured her place in the Su family."

"Even if the old lady finds out, she'll protect that girl. If you oppose her now, aren't you just shooting yourself in the foot?"

"So what should we do? Are we supposed to swallow this humiliation? I can't accept it!" Su Shifeng clenched his fists tightly.

"Hmph. That Lin Feng is nothing but a small fry; he's not even worth my attention." Liu Farong snorted coldly, looking at Su Shifeng. "Later, you'll come with me to see the old lady. We'll tell her that Su Qingxue disregarded her engagement to the Bai family and, relying on her looks, secured the contract with Liran Group."

"She'll bring disgrace to the Su family, never able to hold her head high, and will provoke the Bai family's wrath. Do you think the old lady will forgive her? Once she's punished, that contract will naturally come to us."

"Haha, Mom, you're brilliant! This is a masterstroke!" Su Shifeng suddenly understood his mother's intentions and couldn't help but give her a thumbs-up in admiration.

With that, the two set off together for the old lady's residence.

Lin Feng was already seated in Su Qingxue's car, ready to head home. They hadn't gone far when a black Mercedes suddenly approached and stopped next to Su Qingxue. A familiar figure stepped out.

Upon seeing this person, Su Qingxue's brows knitted tightly.

"Why him?" she murmured, her heart filled with annoyance.

Lin Feng noticed her discomfort and glanced outside.

A young man, dressed in a luxurious designer suit and holding a bouquet of flowers, smiled broadly as he stepped from the car. He was none other than Bai Tianjiao, the eldest son of the Bai family.

"Qingxue, where are you headed? I've booked a table at a newly opened Western restaurant, and came especially to invite you. Do you have time?" Bai Tianjiao approached, tapping on Su Qingxue's window.

"Sorry, I'm busy," Su Qingxue replied without hesitation, preparing to close the window.

Bai Tianjiao frowned and quickly blocked her, insisting, "Qingxue, what's the matter? We're about to get married, yet you've never had a proper meal with me."

"It's a rare chance today, and I've got a surprise for you. These flowers are for you—I hope you like them."

"Bai Tianjiao, I've told you many times: we're not suitable. I absolutely will not marry you. Please stop bothering me." Su Qingxue repeated herself, her tone unyielding.

Ignoring her wishes, Bai Tianjiao tried to open the car door and invite Su Qingxue into his own vehicle. But as he opened the door, he noticed an unfamiliar man sitting inside—Lin Feng—and his expression turned suspicious.

Pointing coldly at Lin Feng, Bai Tianjiao asked Su Qingxue, "Who is that guy? Why is he in your car?"

"Him? He's my boyfriend," Su Qingxue replied cleverly, her eyes darting.

She thought to use Lin Feng as a shield, hoping Bai Tianjiao would finally give up.

"What did you say? He's your boyfriend?" Bai Tianjiao's face was thunderstruck, as if struck by lightning. Had he just been cuckolded?

He stared in disbelief, but seconds later forced a smile. "I get it. You're joking, aren't you, Qingxue?"

"This guy doesn't deserve to be your boyfriend. Someone like him—poor and useless—doesn't even qualify as your driver."

"Have you ever seen a lady drive her own chauffeur?" Su Qingxue retorted with a roll of her beautiful eyes.

"You..." Bai Tianjiao was left speechless.

He saw Lin Feng sitting in the passenger seat, clearly not treated as a driver.

And in the next moment, Su Qingxue placed her delicate hand atop Lin Feng's, leaning close to him, her chest nearly pressed against his.

Lin Feng caught a whiff of her enchanting scent—her own fragrance.

Before he could react, Su Qingxue leaned in and pressed her red lips against his cheek.

Thump!

Lin Feng's heart raced wildly, a fire of passion igniting within him.

Bai Tianjiao watched the scene, nearly exploding with fury.

He pointed angrily at Su Qingxue, shouting coldly, "Su Qingxue, you'd rather be with a man like this than with me?"

"Don't forget, we have an engagement!"

"I'll have it annulled. I have no interest in you whatsoever. You needn't seek me out again," Su Qingxue replied, her willow brows furrowed, her gaze resolute.

Then she looked at his arm resting on her door and said, "Remove your hand. We're going to eat now."

"Su Qingxue, you wretched woman! If you want to leave today, forget it. You will be mine, and mine alone!"

Bai Tianjiao, furious, tried to drag Su Qingxue from the car, frightening her pale.

As she showed her fear, Lin Feng suddenly seized Bai Tianjiao's arm, fixing him with a cold stare. "Let go of Qingxue."

"Her attitude couldn't be clearer. Are you really going to keep humiliating yourself?"

"What did you say?" Bai Tianjiao's expression turned icy as he glared at Lin Feng. "Have you looked in the mirror? You're dreaming if you think you can win Qingxue's heart."

"Do you have money? A villa? A luxury car?"

"Sorry, none of those," Lin Feng replied calmly, shrugging.

"Hah, you have nothing, yet you dare show off in front of me? You're the one humiliating yourself," Bai Tianjiao mocked.

"But I have Qingxue," Lin Feng said, taking Su Qingxue's jade-like hand, once again wounding Bai Tianjiao's pride.

He saw Su Qingxue's unabashed face, even smiling affectionately at Lin Feng, and his anger soared.

Gnashing his teeth, Bai Tianjiao pointed at Lin Feng and demanded, "Get out. I challenge you to a duel today."