LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 33: Farce
Translator: CinderTL
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"Teacher Li."
Seeing Chen Yun's urgent expression, Chen Feng politely called out to Teacher Li.
"Ah, Xiao Feng."
"Not bad, it seems you've found your target."
Smiling and nodding, Teacher Li's tone was warm, already accepting the change in the other person.
He prided himself on being good at reading people.
At first, he had worried that the person might go down the wrong path, but after a few simple glances during this meeting, he realized that he had probably overthought it.
Chen Feng did not deny this, simply nodding in response.
The three of them finished chatting outside the hotpot restaurant and soon entered.
Upon entering, the clamor of voices and the fragrant smell of hotpot filled the air.
Beef, tripe, ribs...
The decor was simple and ordinary, with rows of brown square wooden tables and matching brown wooden benches, almost all seats filled.
Fortunately, Chen Yun had already made a reservation, right by the window, at the third table.
Around the table, there were wooden barriers and potted plants separating the space. At the moment, a girl was sitting there, occupying the seat, idly playing on her phone.
"Xiao Wei, call the others."
Teacher Li walked up and said with a smile.
Hearing this, the girl looked up. She wore a light-colored short-sleeve top and denim skirt, her short hair shoulder-length, silver earrings hanging from her ears, a high nose bridge, and her brows and eyes looked a bit aloof.
Their eyes met, and Chen Feng realized this was Teacher Li's daughter, Li Wei.
He had met her a few times before; she was likely in college now, just a year or two younger than him.
"Chen Feng?"
Li Wei raised an eyebrow, clearly surprised, her gaze lingering on his changed physique for a few seconds.
Chen Feng nodded and simply responded.
He wasn't too familiar with her. In the memories of the original owner, she was not as deeply remembered as Teacher Li.
"Xiao Feng is currently practicing martial arts and working out. He's making great progress," Teacher Li explained with a smile as he sat down.
Li Wei nodded, her surprise fading gradually. She didn't ask more questions and went back to playing on her phone.
Teacher Li shook his head in amusement but chose not to comment further.
Eventually, he picked up the menu and handed it to Chen Feng, saying, "Xiao Feng, take a look at what you want to eat. We ordered a few simple dishes before you arrived."
"Thank you, Teacher Li."
Chen Feng didn't hesitate and soon ordered beef, tripe, and other meats.
The portions were quite large, surprising both Chen Yun and Teacher Li.
But then, they remembered that Chen Feng had been practicing martial arts, so they didn't ask any further questions, quickly letting the waiter take the menu away.
"Xiao Feng, practicing martial arts must be tough, right?"
Chen Yun asked from the side, her eyes filled with concern.
She believed that results and effort were proportional, and seeing Chen Feng's transformation, she was certain that he had worked hard.
"It's not that difficult," Chen Feng shook his head and smiled, briefly explaining his current situation.
His daily routine was simple, and he felt a sense of fulfillment.
"That's great, young people are full of energy," Teacher Li said with a grin, his earlier worries completely dissipating as he observed that Chen Feng wasn't lying.
"However, there's one thing. I've heard some friends say that the further you go in martial arts, the more you need to restrain yourself."
"Having weapons and a killing intent is natural, but we live in a modern society with well-established laws. If you encounter conflicts, it's best to reason things out and avoid physical confrontation..."
His kind advice was only partially heard by Chen Feng. TL/N: 🤣
He knew that Teacher Li was an intellectual with a refined character, so he merely nodded lightly, not wanting to make him feel awkward.
Seeing this, Teacher Li thought that Chen Feng had taken his words to heart. His smile grew wider, and his admiration became more apparent.
"It seems that practicing martial arts really could change one's character..."
A thought crossed his mind. He remembered that Chen Feng had always been stubborn and didn't take advice well in the past.
But now, it was clear that he had improved significantly.
Meanwhile, the hotpot restaurant worked efficiently.
The steaming hot pot was brought to the table, and soon, they began adding ingredients.
"You should eat more meat, it's on me. No need for reservations."
"We'll order more if we run out."
Teacher Li said with a smile, quickly adding several plates of beef and tripe.
"I want some soda."
Li Wei, who was still playing on her phone, suddenly spoke without looking up from her screen.
Teacher Li frowned, and Chen Yun quickly stood up to smooth things over: "I'll go get it, Teacher Li, Xiao Feng, what would you like to drink?"
"Anything's fine."
Chen Feng and Teacher Li answered in unison. The former glanced at Li Wei without making it obvious.
"Okay."
Nodding, Chen Yun quickly left the table.
After watching her leave, Teacher Li fell silent for a moment. Finally, he put down his chopsticks and said to Chen Feng, "Xiao Feng."
"Your sister is very outstanding."
His tone was serious, and Chen Feng quickly swallowed a piece of beef, paused, and looked at him.
"Currently, the high-level leaders are paying a lot of attention to the advanced metal project research we're doing. It's having an impact on the development of mechanical technology in our country."
"If the research yields positive results, your sister might have the chance to go to the central city for further studies."
With that, Chen Feng raised an eyebrow.
Central city?
A flash of memory stirred in his mind. It was a term that he wasn't very familiar with.
Even he had only seen it occasionally in the news but didn't know much about it.
Realizing his confusion, Teacher Li's tone softened, and he patiently explained, "Central city is a completely different super city compared to where we are."
"Technology, living standards... it's almost like a different world. If your sister can go there for further studies, it would definitely be a good thing."
Chen Feng understood what he meant, nodded lightly, and decided that when he returned, he would look up more information on the subject.
They continued chatting briefly about this topic before Chen Yun returned.
"Here's your drinks, with straws."
Chen Yun smiled as she handed out the drinks to everyone. Apart from one bottle of soda, the rest were red-packaged cans of iced tea.
Both Chen Feng and Teacher Li thanked her as they took their drinks.
"Why is it orange flavor? I wanted lychee," Li Wei muttered without lifting her head as she looked at the drink in front of her.
Chen Feng narrowed his eyes.
"Xiao Wei!"
Teacher Li frowned, about to scold her.
Chen Yun, seeing this, hurriedly took the drink away, trying to ease the unpleasant atmosphere.
"I'll get you a new one. Sorry, Xiao Wei."
"It's fine, I don't want it anymore."
Li Wei shook her head impatiently, then went back to typing on her phone without saying another word.
Seeing this, Teacher Li's expression darkened, and his gaze grew cold.
He placed his chopsticks down and was about to snatch her phone away to discipline her.
Bang!!
At that moment, a muffled sound suddenly rang out, and two tables over, a fight broke out. An empty beer bottle shattered.
"F*** you!"
"All I wanted was a micro-chat, what's your problem? Acting all high and mighty!"
"I won't let you off!"
"F*** your mother!"
Bang!!
In an instant, the two groups began to brawl inside the hotpot restaurant.
Tables and chairs were overturned, and cries of alarm filled the room.
Then, a beer bottle was thrown.
Its aim less than perfect, and it skimmed past a person before heading straight for Teacher Li's head.
(End of the Chapter)
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