ATGJSY: Chapter 39
After seeing off Chen Shiyi and Lu Xuan, Rong Qian waited at home, and Shen Yi didn't stay out for long either. He returned before midnight, with Fu Bozhong by his side all the time.
Seeing him return, Rong Qian's first question was, "How was it? Did you see your father?"
Shen Yi shook his head.
Rong Qian seemed pensive, about to say something, but Fu Bozhong interjected, "The master had something come up unexpectedly and couldn't come back, but he called the young master."
"What did he say?" Rong Qian asked him.
Fu Bozhong turned his gaze to Shen Yi, indicating that he also didn't know since Shen Yi was the one who answered the call.
"He has arranged it. We are allowed to see Lin Feng at the police station. As for the rest, we'll discuss later," Shen Yi said calmly, his tone revealing nothing about what he was thinking.
Rong Qian nodded. Regardless, seeing Lin Feng was more important. She wondered how he was doing now.
Shen Yi looked at Rong Qian and said, "Let's go to the police station."
"Yeah!"
So, Fu Bozhong drove them there.
Just overnight, Lin Feng's entire demeanor had changed. His unwashed clothes still had Jesse's blood on them, and even his face hadn't been washed. Overnight, he had become haggard, with stubble and a tired look.
The light in his eyes had dimmed.
"Lin Feng," Shen Yi called out to him.
Lin Feng, with his head bowed, heard the voice and slowly lifted his head. When he saw Shen Yi and Rong Qian, his eyes reddened slightly.
He forced a smile and said, "I thought I'd never see you two again."
The place of detention was very cold, and Lin Feng was dressed lightly. He had spent the previous night huddled in a corner, freezing, so now he was icy cold all over.
Without a word, Shen Yi took off his coat and draped it over Lin Feng. Lin Feng instinctively resisted, but Shen Yi was even more determined than he had expected, not allowing him to refuse.
"Aren't you afraid I'll dirty your clothes?" There was a hint of darkness in Lin Feng's eyes, and tears shimmered faintly, suggesting another layer of meaning in his words.
Shen Yi gripped his shoulder, looking at him calmly, and then exerted force with his hand, as if trying to crush his shoulder.
"Ouch—ouch! What are you doing? Are you crazy?"
Lin Feng winced in pain, slapping Shen Yi's hand away.
Shen Yi's lips curved slightly. "You're not suited for melodrama. This is better."
"I'm being serious with you!"
Lin Feng was frustrated, but he had to admit that after Shen Yi's interruption just now, much of the gloom in his heart had dissipated.
Shen Yi smiled and said to him, "I don't need to be afraid. You've always been clean, so you won't dirty my clothes."
Lin Feng was stunned. He stared at him blankly, suddenly feeling like crying...
But as a man, it was too embarrassing to cry at such times. He deliberately joked, "Ugh, that's so cheesy! Also, what's with you today? Why do you keep smiling? It's like you've become a different person!"
Shen Yi felt somewhat awkward at being confronted like this.
On the way here, Shen Yi had been thinking about how to face Lin Feng and how he wanted to treat him.
In the end, Shen Yi came to a conclusion.
He hoped Lin Feng would relax, so he kept smiling and treated him gently.
"Shen Yi, I was just teasing you. Actually, you're doing great. Just keep smiling like this. I really like the way you are now!" Lin Feng said sincerely. Today's Shen Yi gave him a sense of maturity.
Shen Yi put on a stern face, rebellious thoughts creeping in. He retorted, "You're daydreaming."
"No! I just realized, you really have changed!"
Lin Feng also just noticed that Shen Yi was dressed quite formally today. He didn't expect this kid to clean up so well, almost like a rich man.
At this moment, Fu Bozhong, who was standing aside, caught Lin Feng's attention. Thinking he might know Rong Qian, Lin Feng asked her, "Who is he, Rong Qian?"
Before Rong Qian could answer, Fu Bozhong smiled and introduced himself, "Hello, my surname is Fu, Fu Bozhong. I'm in charge of the Shen family's affairs. You can also call me Butler Fu."
"The Shen family?" Lin Feng's first reaction was which Shen family?
With a big smile, Fu Bozhong said, "Yes, that's right, the Shen family. Since you are friends with our young master, you can consider yourself part of the Shen family. We won't let you get framed and thrown in jail."
Lin Feng blinked and glanced at Fu Bozhong, then at Shen Yi. Lin Feng's pupils gradually dilated!
Wow! This kid is really wealthy!
Before meeting Shen Yi, Lin Feng truly believed that his life was over. He even thought that if it had to end, he would exact revenge on Jesse first before ending up in jail.
But Shen Yi gave him hope!
Lin Feng felt like he must have burned incense in his past life to have such a benefactor like Shen Yi come to his aid in times of trouble. It's a pity that Jesse didn't have the chance anymore...
Thinking of Jesse, Lin Feng's heart sank.
Rong Qian watched from the side, not sure if it was the purity of the people in this era or if Lin Feng had a childlike innocence.
She thought, in most cases, people would blame Shen Yi for not revealing his wealth earlier. Then Thomas wouldn't dare to bully them, Jesse wouldn't have died, and Lin Feng wouldn't have ended up in jail.
But Lin Feng didn't. He even regarded Shen Yi as a benefactor. Clearly, without Shen Yi, they wouldn't have encountered this situation...
Thinking like this, Rong Qian was inclined to believe the latter.
However, this also indirectly proved that Shen Yi had a keen eye for people.
Shen Yi's arrival was like a sedative for Lin Feng. As he watched them leave, Lin Feng was smiling.
He believed that Shen Yi would definitely give him and Jesse justice!
On the way back in the car, no one spoke until they passed the square. Shen Yi then said to Rong Qian, "Do you want to get off and take a walk?"
"Huh?" Rong Qian looked out the car window and only then noticed how lively it was outside.
Shen Yi said to her, "Today is Christmas."
Christmas! Rong Qian had completely forgotten. No wonder there were Christmas trees decorated with various ornaments everywhere, and children wearing Santa hats on the streets. And it was still daytime; it would probably be even more lively at night.
"Master, it's cold outside. You should go back and put on thicker clothes before coming out again." Fu Bozhong was worried about him, especially since he had given his coat to Lin Feng and hadn't asked for it back.
Shen Yi glanced at Rong Qian; she wasn't wearing much either. So, he nodded.
So, when they went out again, it was already evening.
Fu Bozhong drove them to the busiest and most bustling part of the city center and dropped them off.
Then he and two bodyguards followed not too far behind, ensuring their safety.
Rong Qian walked with her head down, looking at her boots stepping on the snow, leaving footprints with each step. Her mood was slightly heavy.
It had snowed today, and it was a few degrees colder outside than usual. Her only thick clothes were the ones Shen Yi had bought for her, so she had no choice but to wear them.
Of course, she knew she wouldn't be crossing back tonight, but the thought of leaving made her feel a bit regretful.
Rong Qian decided that she would wait until after Lin Feng's matter was resolved and Jesse's funeral was over before leaving.
So, thinking of this, Rong Qian tried to perk herself up, not wanting Shen Yi to notice her emotions.
"It's very cold this Christmas."
The two remained silent as they walked, and Shen Yi was the first to speak.
Rong Qian turned to look at him. He was wearing a black knit hat tonight, his fair skin making his lips appear rosy and teeth white. Clearly, he was a handsome young man, and coupled with his tall figure, he attracted the attention of many young girls along the way.
"Yeah, it's indeed quite cold," Rong Qian replied quietly after a while.
This Christmas is indeed very cold. Originally, they all had plans for where to go on Christmas, but...
Alas, one can only say that things are ever-changing.
The two walked side by side like this, with similar heights and tacit silence. Walking together, they seemed incredibly compatible.
Watching from behind, Fu Bozhong felt particularly pleased, thinking that if Miss Rong could always walk with their young master, it would be great, but ultimately, it was just wishful thinking.
This scene was so beautiful that Fu Bozhong regretted not bringing his camera.
Tomorrow, he must remember to bring his camera with him!
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