Chapter 196: A Series of Fortunate Events (Part 2)

Deputy County Mayor Pang exchanged pleasantries amidst the noisy crowd and, not recognizing Li Jianjun among them, took his leave.

After he left, Li Jianjun and the others crowded around Zhao Qingfeng, treating him like a treasured possession, showing genuine concern and affection. They were so moved that their eyes reddened.

“Little Feng…” Li Jianjun gripped Zhao Qingfeng’s hand tightly. “You scared me to death! You’re too bold. What would your Brother Wang and I do if something happened to you?”

Now, Zhao Qingfeng was the backbone of Erlunsi. Despite only holding the title of Chief Operating Officer, all decisions and ideas required his approval; they couldn’t do without him!

Wang Yang, standing by, was also deeply distressed.

The two older brothers went on and on until Liu Li coughed lightly a few minutes later, reminding them, “Brother Li, Brother Wang, his family members are waiting beside…”

Indeed! Li Jianjun and Wang Yang, their faces flushed with embarrassment for having gotten too carried away, quickly made room, allowing Qingfeng’s mother and Ding Xiang to approach, both with tear-filled eyes looking at Zhao Qingfeng.

Worried sick. Sleepless nights. They had longed to visit sooner. But Shen Lingyao always said not to disturb, fearing a sudden awakening could turn him into a vegetable. Both women, feeling sorry for Yaoyao, could only visit briefly each day, leaving Shen Lingyao to accompany him day and night.

“Mom, I’m alright now…” Zhao Qingfeng touched his bandaged buttocks and added, “The results come out tomorrow, right? Prepare some fruits and delicious food, so we have something to offer when the leaders from Huaqing and Beijing University come over. It wouldn’t be nice if we had nothing.”

“Nonsense…” Qingfeng’s mother said through tears, “Little Feng, you’re still not well. But it’s good you’re awake. Just stay in the hospital tomorrow, and I’ll tell you the results. Even if they’re not good, don’t get upset, okay? I’ve already discussed with your Aunt Ding. If it doesn’t work out this time, Yaoyao will accompany you to retake the year, and you two can go to university together next year.”

This wasn’t her mother’s idea but a ‘perfect strategy’ devised by Shen Lingyao after much thought. She wasn’t afraid of delaying a year, as long as she could be with Brother Qingfeng forever.

Considering she also wanted to attend a good university, she had persuaded Ding Xiang and Qingfeng’s mother to agree.

“No need…” Zhao Qingfeng gently grabbed Shen Lingyao’s hand. “Yaoyao, I’m sure to succeed this time. Tomorrow, people will be fighting over me.”

“I don’t believe it!” Shen Lingyao was utterly skeptical. It was somewhat plausible that Brother Qingfeng could get into Ji Province University.

But to say that Huaqing and Beijing University would come fighting over him? That sounded like a fantasy. Those were prestigious institutions, historically renowned, where countless luminaries emerged, and students would do anything to get in!

Hmph! Brother Qingfeng must still be delirious, probably still fixated on competing with Li Sibo.

But that’s not appropriate. It’s okay to boast at home. Now, with reporters present, wasn’t he afraid of being laughed at?

As expected. These dream-like statements were all recorded by the TV station’s reporters and would be broadcast tonight.

Zhao Qingfeng didn’t care about that. Life is short; why not be bold?

In front of the reporters and all fifty people in the room, he suddenly grabbed Shen Lingyao’s hand tightly and made a wager that shocked everyone present, especially Shen Lingyao, who trembled and blushed at his bold proposal.

“Yaoyao, dare you bet with me? If I become the top scorer, you’ll marry me and be my wife forever!”

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