Xia Xue, seeing Lin Feng eating with such relish, also felt a bit hungry. She picked up her knife and fork and elegantly cut a piece of steak.
"This red wine is good too, let's have some!"
Lin Feng raised his wine glass and lightly clinked it with Xia Xue's, then began to drink on his own.
Xia Xue watched Lin Feng's voracious eating and then glanced at Yang Ming, who was properly playing the piano by the side, and suddenly felt the atmosphere was a bit strange.
Logically, this meal was a candlelit dinner meticulously arranged by Yang Ming for her.
But with the current scene, it felt as if this candlelight dinner had been meticulously prepared by Yang Ming for her and Lin Feng.
The most amusing part was that Yang Ming seemed completely unaware, acting like an accompanist.
Only when the piano piece was nearly finished did Yang Ming turn around, still engrossed.
When he turned, he saw Lin Feng and Xia Xue already eating, with Lin Feng occupying his seat. He simply couldn't believe his eyes.
"Captain Yang, are there any more steaks? This is too little, you should order more, it's not enough at all."
Lin Feng exclaimed, his mouth slick with oil.
Yang Ming looked at the completely devoured steaks, feeling his chest constricting.
This was what he had carefully prepared for Xia Xue. It was one thing for Lin Feng to eat it, but to also have so much to say about it. What did he take him for?
A waiter?
Yang Ming's mouth twitched slightly. He stood up and walked over to Lin Feng, suppressing the urge to lash out. "Mr. Lin, you're in my seat!"
"Oh, alright, I'll give it back to you then."
Lin Feng said with feigned innocence, then got up and sat down right next to Xia Xue.
Since the seats in Western restaurants are usually prepared for couples, there were no individual chairs, only a long sofa.
So, the moment Lin Feng sat down, his backside was pressed tightly against Xia Xue's.
Lin Feng could even feel the softness and warmth of Xia Xue's buttocks.
"Move over, you're crowding me!"
Xia Xue shot Lin Feng a glare. She was uncomfortable with this intimate contact.
"Little Xue, what's the big deal? Isn't it more crowded when I hold you at night when we sleep?"
Lin Feng said with mock seriousness.
Yang Ming's expression changed. He forced a smile. "Mr. Lin, you are quite the joker. I believe you and Xia Xue are just ordinary friends, right? At most, you're like Xia Xue's younger brother!"
Lin Feng paused, hearing that Yang Ming still didn't believe his relationship with Xia Xue was romantic. While picking up a piece of steak from Xia Xue's plate, he said, "Captain Yang, you're actually right. When my Xia Xue and I are in bed, she often calls me 'good brother'!"
"She's like an elder sister, always encouraging me to go harder, to put in more effort, that sort of thing."
His lazy, indifferent words struck Xia Xue and Yang Ming like thunderbolts.
"Good brother, go harder, put in more effort?"
Let alone Yang Ming finding these words suggestive and inappropriate, even Xia Xue couldn't help but widen her almond-shaped eyes upon hearing them.
She stared coldly at Lin Feng, who was eating with gusto, her fierce gaze seeming to want to strangle him alive.
This scoundrel, when had she ever said such embarrassing things?
Even though Xia Xue knew Lin Feng was deliberately provoking Yang Ming, couldn't he have used more wholesome and civilized language?
Xia Xue's pretty face slowly turned red. "Good brother, go harder, put in more effort" – the more she repeated these lewd words in her mind, the hotter her cheeks felt, as if they were about to bleed.
Yang Ming noticed the change in Xia Xue's expression. Seeing Xia Xue, her face flushed and looking delicate and alluring like a young woman, his heart sank.
Could what this Lin fellow said be true? Had he really done something with Xia Xue?
Yang Ming's previously firm resolve began to waver. Based on his understanding of Xia Xue, she would normally explode with anger upon hearing such indecent words.
But this time, Xia Xue not only didn't get angry but seemed to blushingly acquiesce.
Yang Ming found it hard not to doubt!
"Xia Xue, I truly didn't expect you and Mr. Lin to develop so quickly. If that's the case, I sincerely wish you both happiness."
Yang Ming poured himself a glass of red wine, maintaining a semblance of composure, and downed it in one gulp.
Clearly, Yang Ming had been successfully provoked by Lin Feng.
"Captain Yang, I appreciate your well wishes. Can we discuss the case now?"
Xia Xue asked, having regained her composure.
"Yes, the amusement park case is a high priority for the Ming Group. I'm here to officially inform you that the culprit must be apprehended within half a month!"
"If you fail to complete it, I won't be able to protect you. This incident has had a very negative impact, and the higher-ups are furious."
Yang Ming deliberately exaggerated the seriousness of the matter.
"Captain Yang, does my Xia Xue need your protection? As her boyfriend, her good brother, I will naturally help my Xia Xue share some of the workload. You don't need to worry about it."
Lin Feng's acting skills were superb as he immediately switched into protective mode.
"Well, since Mr. Lin is so confident, then in half a month, I hope you can bring the true culprit before me."
Yang Ming sneered.
"Captain Yang, since it's the higher-ups' decision, I will definitely do my best. I'm full, and I should go investigate the case."
Xia Xue stood up. As a workaholic, she knew the time was pressing and couldn't afford any delay.
"Xia Xue, I'll go with you. Thank you for the hospitality, Captain Yang. Your piano playing was quite good. I won't be leaving a tip."
Lin Feng also stood up, and as he left, he couldn't resist saying.
Yang Ming watched their retreating backs and heard Lin Feng's remark about not leaving a tip. He clutched his wine glass and crushed it with a *crack*.
His eyes were filled with intense anger and unwillingness.
"Lin, I'll remember you! Xia Xue can only be mine, Yang Ming's. I will definitely make her return to my embrace!"
Yang Ming was proud and extremely possessive.
Even though he had suffered a severe blow today, his mind was not clouded by rage. His intention remained clear: to win Xia Xue over!
After leaving the Western restaurant, Lin Feng looked at Xia Xue walking ahead. "Captain Xia, did I do a good job with my act?"
However, Xia Xue completely ignored Lin Feng. She was anxious to investigate the case. As she opened the car door, she happened to receive a call from Chu He.
"Captain Xia, two bodies have been found by the moat. They closely match the description of the suspect provided by Mr. Lin."
"Okay, I got it. Secure the scene, I'm on my way!"
Xia Xue said decisively, then turned to look at Lin Feng. "Get in!"
"What for? Didn't I finish my act to help you?"
Lin Feng was confused.
"Didn't you say you wanted to help me share the workload? I didn't force you, you said it yourself. So, come with me to handle the case."
Xia Xue revealed a triumphant smile, an expression rarely seen from her.
"Captain Xia, I only said that to help you act. You must be dreaming if you think I'll help you with the case."
Lin Feng was speechless.
"A real man never goes back on his word. Stop talking nonsense and get in the car!"
Xia Xue urged impatiently. Lin Feng had seen the suspect, so his presence was necessary for identification.