Liu Mengyao had no idea that Luo Keke had misunderstood her.
She said that because she didn't want to tell Luo Keke about Little Seven Brother's matters.
Besides, she genuinely liked Luo Keke, her good sister, though this liking was akin to that between family members.
"Alright Keke, let's go. Aunt Wang is waiting for us to eat, and we won't wait for Lin Feng anymore."
Liu Mengyao took Luo Keke's small hand.
Luo Keke's delicate body trembled. She hadn't felt anything when Liu Mengyao held her hand before, but now, knowing that Sister Yao Yao liked her, she felt a little uncomfortable.
On the other side, in Zheng Bowen's office.
The lanky man and his accomplice knelt on the ground, apologizing profusely. "Boss, my brother and I really did our best. That guy named Lin is too skilled. We're no match for him!"
"Please, give my brother and me another chance!"
Zheng Bowen sat in his boss chair, listening to their desperate pleas, and smiled. "Don't be so nervous. You two are working for me, how could I blame you!"
"A Kun, take them out to lay low for a while."
Zheng Bowen said with a forced smile.
"Thank you, Boss. My brother and I will never forget your great kindness!"
The lanky man secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
However, as the two were just about to leave, Zheng Bowen called A Kun back. "Take care of these two useless fools, and also find out who sent Black Cat Man and why he helped us."
Zheng Bowen instructed, as he was also contemplating Black Cat Man's identity. If Black Cat Man hadn't appeared in time, these two useless fools would have sold him out, so he was very curious about Black Cat Man's origins.
"As you command, Boss!"
A Kun nodded, not daring to disobey Zheng Bowen's orders.
After A Kun left, Zheng Bowen began to plan how to get rid of Lin Feng.
At this moment, Lin Feng, unaware that all this was orchestrated by Zheng Bowen, was in Xia Xue's car, heading to a large shopping mall.
"Captain Xia, why are you taking me shopping? Aren't you supposed to be cooperating with your investigation?"
Lin Feng was confused.
"It's not about the investigation, it's about you continuing to pretend to be my boyfriend!"
Xia Xue was also helpless. Yang Ming had invited her to a Western restaurant to discuss the amusement park case. While it was presented as a discussion about the case, it was essentially a way for him to ask her out for a private meal.
To make Yang Ming give up completely, she had no choice but to drag Lin Feng along to continue the charade.
"Captain Xia, pretending to be your boyfriend is fine, but I'm hungry. Can we go eat first?"
Lin Feng glanced at the time. It was almost evening, and his stomach was growling with hunger.
Xia Xue glanced at Lin Feng. Her head was about to explode from dealing with Yang Ming, and this guy Lin Feng was still thinking about food. Was he a bottomless pit?
"Fine, fine, fine. After you help me with the act, you can eat whatever you want. For now, hurry up and buy some clothes!"
"Buy clothes? For whom? Aren't your clothes fine? They all fit perfectly!"
Lin Feng subconsciously sized up Xia Xue's voluptuous figure and noticed that she seemed to have grown again recently, making her clothes appear a bit tight.
"You pervert, where are you looking? It's not for me, it's for you!"
Xia Xue's face flushed red, feeling that Lin Feng was deliberately opposing her.
"My clothes are fine too. They're just torn; they can be mended. No need to buy new ones!"
Lin Feng looked at the large tear in his clothes with some affection, as these clothes were bought for him by Liu Mengyao and held significant sentimental value.
"I'm paying, not you! If I buy them, you wear them! After all, you're my boyfriend, Xia Xue's boyfriend. If you wear torn clothes, what will Yang Ming think? Will he think I have bad taste, or that you're a penniless pauper?"
Xia Xue was truly infuriated.
"Captain Xia, do you care so much about others' opinions? Is your boyfriend supposed to be a rich young master who wears designer clothes?"
"Then you've got the wrong person. You should find someone like Sun Pengfei, who's always dressed impeccably, to pretend to be your boyfriend!"
Lin Feng chuckled.
Xia Xue was really getting tired and said helplessly, "That's not what I mean! You don't have to wear designer brands, but the clothes should at least be clean and tidy. Do you want Yang Ming to see that you're just pretending and that you don't care about your image when you go out with me?"
"Then I understand. You buy them!"
Lin Feng knew that Xia Xue wasn't someone who valued wealth over love, and he was just teasing her.
"How about this shirt? Why don't you try it on?"
Xia Xue had spotted a pink T-shirt.
"Captain Xia, I'm a man, not a woman. You should choose a different color!"
Lin Feng was speechless. What was Xia Xue's taste? Only effeminate guys like Sun Pengfei would like pink.
"Then pick one yourself!"
Xia Xue sat on the sofa, too lazy to bother with Lin Feng.
Lin Feng looked around and finally chose a white shirt, along with a pair of black suit trousers and leather shoes.
He tried them on; the size was perfect.
"Captain Xia, I'm done. You can pay."
Lin Feng emerged from the fitting room.
Xia Xue glanced at Lin Feng nonchalantly, and her eyes immediately lit up.
Dressed in a business style, Lin Feng looked less rustic and more refined.
Most importantly, Lin Feng had a healthy complexion. Paired with his short hair, he looked energetic, radiant, and undeniably handsome.
"This will do. How much is it?"
Xia Xue was very pleased with Lin Feng's attire and took out her salary card to pay.
"Madam, it's one thousand three hundred in total."
"How much?!"
Xia Xue exclaimed in disbelief, confirming the price.
"Madam, after the discount, it's one thousand three hundred yuan."
Upon hearing the price, Xia Xue, who had been pleased with Lin Feng's taste in clothes, now wished she could strangle him to death.
Spending over ten thousand yuan on clothes was equivalent to her two months' salary.
But she had no choice. Xia Xue gritted her teeth and paid the money.
"Captain Xia, these clothes aren't cheap, are they? They must be at least a thousand yuan, right?"
Lin Feng adjusted his collar. He roughly calculated that a shirt, a pair of pants, and shoes, at 300 yuan each, would come to about 900 yuan.
Hearing Lin Feng's question, Xia Xue nearly lost control and wanted to choke him.
Clothes worth over ten thousand yuan, and he thought they were only worth a thousand? Did he genuinely not understand, or was he pretending not to?
"How much it costs is none of your business. You just need to play your part well!"
Xia Xue didn't bother to explain and led Lin Feng towards the Western restaurant where she had arranged to meet Yang Ming.
Upon arriving at the entrance of the Western restaurant, Xia Xue immediately linked her arm through Lin Feng's as she stepped out of the car, feigning a delicate and clingy demeanor.
"Captain Xia, how can you act like this? Even if you're pretending to be affectionate, you should at least smile. You're putting on a sour face. If Yang Ming isn't stupid, he'll see right through it!"
Lin Feng reminded her.
"You're the one with the sour face!"
Xia Xue frowned. Linking her arm with Lin Feng was already a challenge for her. To force herself to smile and feign happiness and sweetness was something she couldn't do.
Inside the Western restaurant, Yang Ming sat in the private room, constantly checking his watch.
He had prepared meticulously for this candlelight dinner. Not only had he arranged for the restaurant manager to bring in a piano, but he had also specifically changed into a tuxedo, something he didn't usually wear, all to create a romantic atmosphere for Xia Xue.
He walked over to the piano and played a few notes; the tone was quite good.
When Xia Xue arrived, he planned to play a song for her.
To Yang Ming's disappointment, Xia Xue wasn't alone this time; she had brought Lin Feng with her.
Even if she brought him, Xia Xue had to walk in linking arms with Lin Feng!
"Xiao Xue, you're here!"
Yang Ming forced a smile, feeling very uncomfortable inside.
"Captain Yang, weren't you going to ask me about the amusement park case? Let's discuss it now. I have plans with my boyfriend later."
Xia Xue sat at the dining table and looked at the two steaks already ordered, some desserts, and the burning candles. Her expression was slightly unnatural.
"Xiao Xue, no rush. I've been practicing a piece these past few days. Let me play it for you first."
Yang Ming made a very gentlemanly gesture, then sat down at the piano and began to play quietly.
The piece was very good, but Xia Xue had no interest in appreciating it. She just wanted Yang Ming to finish quickly so she could leave.
"This steak looks good. Let him play to his heart's content; let's eat first."
Lin Feng couldn't wait any longer. He sat opposite Xia Xue, cut his steak, and put it into his mouth.