Chapter 287: Some Things Taken for Granted
In the afternoon of the next day, Hong Xiaodan came over again with a bag of fruit and rang the doorbell.
Ever since she found out Chen Feng had started a film company outside and Sun and Wu along with Liu Ying had gone to work, she frequently visited. Initially, she came every other day, but recently she's been coming almost every day.
She was quite particular about the timing of her visits, almost always after one-thirty, when Sun and Wu had finished lunch and gone to work, leaving Chen Feng alone at home.
Chen Feng found Hong Xiaodan's persistence a bit troublesome and regretted reconciling with her before, which led to her relentless pursuit.
This was also the main reason he couldn't help but want to push her towards Qin Zhen last night; he was truly annoyed by her clinginess.
Moreover, regardless of whether Qin Zhen could win her over, as long as Qin Zhen made a move, or if Hong Xiaodan understood his intention in introducing her to Qin Zhen, she would get the hint and eventually give up on him.
Additionally, although Hong Xiaodan was a bit clingy, after interacting with her for some time, Chen Feng realized she was actually a good girl, not to mention her being a genuine wealthy beauty with billions in assets. If Qin Zhen could truly win her over, he would undoubtedly be a life winner.
Chen Feng didn't intend to set traps for him; he wanted the best for him.
Therefore, it wasn't a surprise that when Hong Xiaodan walked into Chen Feng's villa, she found Qin Zhen in the living room.
"This is my good buddy, Qin Zhen, a high school classmate and a college alumnus. You've met him once before. Like me, he's also from Lu City. This is the wealthy beauty Hong Xiaodan from Tianzhou, now my neighbor. Do you remember?"
The last meeting between the two was a bit awkward. At that time, Qin Zhen hadn't broken up with Ning Wei, and Hong Xiaodan finished him off with just one question, asking if he had a girlfriend.
"Of course, I remember." Qin Zhen responded immediately, "Didn't we have dinner together last time? A great beauty like Miss Hong left a deep impression on me, for sure."
Upon seeing Hong Xiaodan again, Qin Zhen couldn't help but be amazed, unquestionably finding her very much to his taste.
"Hello, Miss Hong." Qin Zhen greeted her proactively.
Hong Xiaodan naturally didn't think much of it, nodding graciously with a smile, "Hello. Long time no see."
Qin Zhen nodded with a smile, "Yes, it's been quite a while. How have you been recently?"
With an air of familiarity, Qin Zhen started to strike up a conversation with her.
Hong Xiaodan shot a resentful glance at Chen Feng, shaking her head saying, "I've not been doing well lately. I've always wanted to be friends with Brother Feng, but he's always indifferent to me, never really close."
Chen Feng felt speechless, thinking that speaking such words upon meeting Qin Zhen was amusing.
Qin Zhen felt somewhat awkward and uncomfortable, no doubt sensing Hong Xiaodan's interest in Chen Feng. Last night Chen Feng confessed this matter to him, and he thought Chen Feng might be exaggerating. Now, it was confirmed.
This left Qin Zhen a bit distressed; he had a good first impression of Hong Xiaodan, the wealthy beauty. But he was already with Ning Wei, so didn't think much of it at the time.
Now, as his good buddy Chen Feng actively wanted to set them up, seeing her once again, he was quite satisfied inwardly, though it was apparent Hong Xiaodan was onto something and blocked him with those words, making him very uncomfortable.
"Don't talk nonsense; what do you mean by not being close to you or indifferent? We were never close to begin with and are just ordinary friends."
Chen Feng said with feigned seriousness, provoking another resentful look from Hong Xiaodan.
"Fengzi, you really lack grace saying that." Qin Zhen smoothly interjected, smiling to defuse the situation, "Miss Hong, don't take him too seriously. He just doesn't get the hint."
With Qin Zhen's words, Hong Xiaodan surprisingly defended Chen Feng, "Brother Feng is quite attuned, just not to me, but to Sun Xiaorui, Wu Mengting, and, right, there's Liu Ying too."
"Liu Ying?" Qin Zhen thought for a moment, seeming to have no recollection, "Which Liu Ying?"
With a puzzled look, Qin Zhen glanced at Chen Feng, causing him a bit of embarrassment. Chen Feng hadn't mentioned Liu Ying to Qin Zhen as there was nothing much to say.
Chen Feng didn't intentionally keep it from him; it simply wasn't necessary to mention it. He wanted it to flow naturally; Qin Zhen would certainly know when the time was right.
"She's Brother Feng's college classmate. Brother Feng treats her very well, giving her the previous villa to live in and letting her be the manager in his company. He's really considerate."
Hong Xiaodan explained to Qin Zhen with a face full of envy.
Qin Zhen stared at Chen Feng in surprise, both envious and slightly admiring. Damn, not only was he openly keeping multiple women, before him was a wealthy beauty chasing after him. Plus, Wu Mengting willingly acting as a backup.
Such circumstances could be described not merely as a life winner but more like a child of destiny.
This overflowing romance luck was truly excessive! Couldn't it be shared a bit more? Like with me?
Chen Feng felt Qin Zhen's expression conveyed its meaning, chuckled slightly, and explained: "Liu Ying was my classmate for four years in college. She was previously married abroad, but unfortunately, things didn't last, and she returned home. As a classmate, I naturally had to take care of her. That's all there is."
Qin Zhen lightly exhaled, "Introduce me to her sometime."
"Alright." Chen Feng nodded.
Hong Xiaodan glanced at Chen Feng with a slight disdain, then raised the plastic bag in her hand, "These are crystal grapes I bought—they're seedless, sweet, and tasty. I'll wash them so you guys can try."
Having said this, Hong Xiaodan didn't wait for Chen Feng's reply, and instead carried the bag of crystal grapes to the kitchen by herself.
Chen Feng had grown accustomed to her behavior, but Qin Zhen was stunned for a good while. Only when he watched her walk into the kitchen did he lower his voice to ask, "Was she always so... so uninhibited at your house before?"
Chen Feng nodded reluctantly, "I've told you, she's trying to pursue me. Don't get emotional; I have no interest in her whatsoever. And I've clearly rejected her."
Qin Zhen widened his eyes, "You've already rejected her, yet she's still so proactive in sending herself over?"
What could Chen Feng say, other than nod helplessly?
"Damn it!" Qin Zhen's mentality wavered, he couldn't help but complain, "What exactly is good about you? Other women can be due to your wealth, but she's a wealthy beauty herself, with tens of billions in inheritance waiting for her. What is she after with you?"
Chen Feng glared at him and said, "Obviously, she's after my handsome look and upright character."
"You, keeping multiple women, and still claiming upright character?" Qin Zhen looked disdainfully.
Chen Feng cursed directly: "Damn you, I kindly brought you here, letting you meet her, creating opportunities for you, and yet you're criticizing me here. Do you have any conscience?"