Lin Feng ignored Feng Jianwen and carried Liu Mengyao towards the Liu family’s mansion.
“Let me down. My relatives and friends are all inside. I can walk in by myself.”
Liu Mengyao worried that her relatives and friends might overthink things.
Lin Feng also felt it wasn’t appropriate to enter like this. He bent down and placed Liu Mengyao on the ground, then let her try to walk a few steps.
Fortunately, after Lin Feng’s simple treatment, Liu Mengyao had recovered significantly and could walk on her own.
As the few of them entered the Liu family courtyard, Uncle Liu hurried to greet them. “Miss, you’re finally here. Master and the elder gentleman are waiting for you in the study. Come with me quickly.”
“Oh, and Lin Feng too. Come along.”
Uncle Liu did not forget to include Lin Feng.
“Uncle Liu, what about me? Am I just going to be left here alone?”
Luo Keke blinked her eyes, feeling like a fallen leaf forgotten by autumn, lonely and helpless.
Uncle Liu looked embarrassed. “Well, Master didn’t say anything about you. Perhaps, Miss Keke, you could play by yourself for a while?”
“Hmph, you stinky Uncle Liu, I’m not your friend anymore. You guys go be busy, don’t bother with me!”
Luo Keke snorted unhappily, crossed her arms, and sat on a stone bench in the courtyard.
Lin Feng and Liu Mengyao didn’t pay attention to Luo Keke and followed Uncle Liu to the study.
Upon arriving at the study door, Uncle Liu went in to announce them, then came out to convey their message. “Master and the elder gentleman want Lin Feng to go in. Miss, you can wait at the door.”
“Uncle Liu, my father and grandfather aren’t letting me in, but letting Lin Feng go in alone?”
This time, it was Liu Mengyao’s turn to be confused.
“Yes, Lin Feng, please enter!”
Uncle Liu nodded with a dry smile and pushed the door open, signaling Lin Feng to go in.
Lin Feng didn’t think too much about it. After entering the room, he saw Liu Weimin standing obediently behind the desk.
Beside Liu Weimin sat an elder with a head full of white hair, seated in a wheelchair.
The elder was over eighty years old. His aged face was covered with age spots and the lines carved by time.
But even so, the elder’s back was straight, and his face bore the fierce aura that only those in positions of authority possessed.
This was Liu Mengyao’s grandfather, Liu Tianzheng.
“You must be young Lin, right? Please sit!”
Liu Tianzheng invited him warmly.
Lin Feng didn’t stand on ceremony and sat opposite Liu Tianzheng. He glanced at Liu Weimin, who stood in a proper posture, and said, “Uncle Liu, Grandpa Liu, do you need me for something?”
“Weimin, since young Lin is asking, give him a brief explanation.”
Liu Tianzheng gestured.
Liu Weimin nodded. “Lin Feng, it’s like this. Our family recently opened a technology company overseas, intending to learn Western technology to develop our own country’s chips.”
“This has been my father’s lifelong dream. He wants to make another contribution to the country in his lifetime, but once this project is implemented, our Liu family will be in a very dangerous situation.”
“Therefore, my father heard that you are skilled and wants you to protect our Yao Yao well.”
Liu Weimin narrated without any concealment.
Lin Feng’s eyebrows twitched. He was surprised that the Liu family had conceived such a grand plan.
At the same time, Lin Feng admired the Liu family’s patriotism and courage, willing to risk their own safety to prioritize the greater good over their personal interests. This courage and boldness alone were not something ordinary people could achieve.
“Uncle Liu, Grandpa Liu, protecting Miss is my duty. You don’t need to worry about this.”
Lin Feng agreed without hesitation. Even if Liu Weimin hadn’t instructed him, he would have prioritized Liu Mengyao’s safety.
“Young man, don’t rush to agree. Our requirement for your protection is for a lifetime, not just a few days or a few years. You should think carefully!”
Liu Tianzheng emphasized with a smile.
“Protect for a lifetime?”
Lin Feng was stunned for a moment. If it were a few years, it would be fine, but for a lifetime, he truly couldn’t guarantee it.
“Young man, if you are unwilling, it’s alright. We won’t force you. We called you here just to seek your opinion!”
“Our Liu family has only one female child per generation, and I only have this one precious granddaughter. So, this matter is indeed not trivial. You can go back and consider it carefully before giving me your answer.”
Liu Tianzheng saw Lin Feng’s difficulty and didn’t rush him for an answer.
“No need to consider. I accept this matter!”
Lin Feng forced a smile. When faced with matters of great importance, the Liu family could make such a great sacrifice. What couldn’t he sacrifice?
Besides, he had countless skilled subordinates. Even if he didn’t have the energy in the future, he could arrange for others to protect Liu Mengyao.
This was not a difficult matter for him!
“Alright, then I thank you on behalf of our entire family.”
Liu Tianzheng painstakingly extended his hand to shake Lin Feng’s.
Liu Weimin, standing beside them, also silently let out a sigh of relief.
As long as Lin Feng agreed, he could wholeheartedly develop chips for the country.
“Then that’s settled. If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave.”
Lin Feng tactfully left the study.
Seeing Lin Feng emerge, Liu Mengyao immediately stepped forward to inquire, “Lin Feng, what did my father and grandfather say to you?”
“Nothing much. Your grandfather praised me for being handsome and manly, and told you to treat me well in the future, like doing my laundry and cooking.”
Lin Feng teased.
Liu Mengyao rolled her eyes impatiently, knowing that Lin Feng couldn’t say anything good.
But since Lin Feng refused to tell her, she couldn’t ask further. At worst, she could ask her father later, and she would know everything.
“Alright, since you have nothing else to do now, come with me to meet my relatives and friends. Oh, by the way, you’re my boyfriend, don’t forget your duties later!”
Liu Mengyao instructed, then took Lin Feng’s arm.
“Miss, what’s gotten into you today? You’re never this proactive with me. Could it be you think I’m handsome and have started falling for me?”
Lin Feng asked tentatively. Liu Mengyao’s series of actions were completely different from her usual behavior, as if she had become a different person.
“Don’t get any ideas. Hurry up and go!”
Liu Mengyao replied somewhat flustered, as if her thoughts had been exposed, and forcibly pulled Lin Feng towards the reception room.
In the reception room, many people from the Liu family were present, mostly men and few women.
As Liu Tianzheng had said, there was only one female in the Liu family per generation.
So, in Liu Weimin’s generation, there was only an elder sister, Liu Mengyao’s aunt.
Liu Mengyao’s aunt was named Liu Yali. She was nearly fifty but looked very young, appearing like a wealthy lady in her thirties.
“Yao Yao, you’re finally here. Your aunt hasn’t seen you in almost a year, has she?”
Liu Yali approached Liu Mengyao and looked her up and down, her eyes filled with affection.
“Oh, and how are things between you and that Zheng Youlong from the Zheng family? I bumped into Old Zheng a few days ago, and he mentioned you. Young Zheng Youlong is a good child, and he’s quite a match for our family.”
Liu Yali brought up the topic with a smile.
“Aunt, Zheng Youlong and I can’t be together. I already have a boyfriend.”
Liu Mengyao showed a hint of difficulty and tugged at Lin Feng’s arm with her small hand.
“You have a boyfriend?”
Liu Yali frowned in surprise and only then noticed Lin Feng, whom Liu Mengyao was holding, shifting her attention entirely to Lin Feng.
At the same time, in a corner, a pair of eyes filled with murderous intent was observing Lin Feng and Liu Mengyao’s every move. The owner of these eyes was Feng Jianwen.