NOVEL NEXT Chapter 32: Meeting
Translator: CinderTL
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That afternoon.
Chen Feng went to the martial arts school and finished his training.
[Progress +1!]
[Sanda: Mastery (41%)]
The results of his training were modest, but still better than nothing.
Afterward, he took a shower and quickly changed clothes in the locker room.
"You're taking the test the day after tomorrow. Do you feel confident?" Lin Hao asked with a smile, as always moving quickly and already carrying a baseball bag.
"I feel alright," Chen Feng said calmly, wiping his short hair with a towel.
"Heh, seems like you're not afraid of Xu Dongtai at all," Lin Hao said with a thoughtful smile.
He could sense the change and growth in Chen Feng.
Then, watching Chen Feng put on a loose black t-shirt, Lin Hao thought for a moment and added:
"Just a heads-up, Zheng Qiang and Yu Shan have been getting really close to Zhou Xin these past couple of days."
"Handle it yourself."
"Getting close?" Chen Feng raised an eyebrow, understanding the implication.
The rules for the upcoming test involved a chaotic fight, and he wouldn't forget that.
After looking at Lin Hao's smiling face, he finally said, "Thanks."
"Eh, it's nothing. I'm off," Lin Hao waved casually and turned to leave the martial arts school.
"This guy..." Chen Feng squinted at his retreating figure.
Although he didn't know why Lin Hao helped him, he wouldn't reject someone's goodwill.
Even if that goodwill no longer meant much to him.
Click!
He closed the metal locker in the changing room.
Straightening out his clothes, he grabbed his bag and left.
The bus station was just outside the martial arts school, and as he approached, he could see a figure in the glass frame.
Wearing a casual black t-shirt and loose denim pants, with white sneakers—it was the gift that Chen Feng's sister, Chen Yun, had bought him for his birthday last year.
It was a simple getup, but his muscular physique accentuated his good looks.
"Not bad."
Chen Feng nodded and turned away.
After a while, the bus arrived. He scanned his ticket, found a spot, and held onto the handrail, standing near the back door.
The view outside gradually receded, and the sign of the martial arts school grew distant.
The place Chen Yun had chosen for dinner was near the research institute, in Qinghe District, Jianshe Road.
It was about ten kilometers away, and with the bus stopping frequently, the journey took roughly an hour.
So, Chen Feng decided to go directly to his destination instead of heading home first.
The bus was crowded by five o'clock, and though it swerved and jolted around corners, Chen Feng stood firm, unshaken, like a block of black stone.
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"Xiao Feng should be arriving soon."
On Jianshe Road, Yongxiang Street, outside a spicy hotpot restaurant, two figures stood side by side.
The speaker was a middle-aged man with square-framed glasses, tall and slightly thin, with neatly combed gray-black hair. He wore a dark shirt, short sleeves, and casual pants, giving off an intellectual vibe.
"Yes, Teacher Li," Chen Yun replied. "Xiao Feng said he would be here soon, just a few minutes away."
Chen Yun nodded repeatedly, her face showing a hint of nervousness.
If you looked closely, you'd notice she was about 1.7 meters tall, slightly shorter than Teacher Li. She appeared to be around 27 or 28 years old, with long black hair tied behind her head, wearing a white t-shirt and denim jeans. Despite being barefaced, with some freckles, her face was beautiful and clean.
"Sigh, look at you getting all nervous."
"Don't worry, I just want to see if he's really thought through his future, and not being deceived."
Seeing Chen Yun's anxiety, Teacher Li spoke in a gentle tone: "Xiao Feng's personality has always been reserved, which could cause him to be taken advantage of in society."
"As long as he's on the right path, I support him and won't say more."
Chen Yun nodded, understanding her mentor's concern.
Since her parents passed away, both she and Xiao Feng had been well cared for by Teacher Li, and their relationship was like that of close family members.
So, she knew that Teacher Li was worried Xiao Feng might be misled on to the wrong the path, such as joining a gang or fighting underground.
"Thank you, Teacher Li, for your concern."
Chen Yun expressed her gratitude.
"Sigh, Xiao Feng, like you, is also my junior. It's only right for me to look after him."
"If you really want to thank me, do some good research on the project after you get back. I'm counting on you."
Teacher Li smiled and said a couple of words, and Chen Yun nodded repeatedly.
Buzz!
Suddenly, her phone vibrated, and she quickly checked the message.
[Xiao Feng: I've arrived.]
"He's here, Teacher Li. Xiao Feng says he's arrived," Chen Yun said, then hurriedly looked toward the bus stop not far ahead, by the asphalt road.
"Oh? He's here?" Teacher Li nodded and looked in that direction as well.
At this moment, the bus had just arrived, and five figures could be seen stepping off.
Four men and one woman.
Tall, short, fat...
But there was no sign of the slender and reserved Xiao Feng.
"Why isn't he here?" Chen Yun wondered, worried she had made Teacher Li wait too long, and quickly sent a message: "Xiao Feng, we don't see you. Did you miss your stop?"
Buzz!
[Xiao Feng: I see you.]
The phone vibrated again. After reading the message, Chen Yun was slightly surprised.
Then, suddenly, the world in front of her darkened, as if all the light had been blocked out.
Teacher Li's breath paused slightly, and Chen Yun noticed something was off. She quickly looked up.
White sneakers, denim pants, a black t-shirt.
A familiar yet unfamiliar face, almost identical to what she remembered.
But the strong, muscular physique made her pause in surprise.
"Xiao... Xiao Feng?"
"Yes, sister."
Chen Feng nodded in response.
Immediately, both Chen Yun and Teacher Li stared in shock, their eyes wide open.
"Xiao Feng, how... how did you become so muscular all of a sudden?"
Chen Yun couldn't help but express her shock and confusion.
Just over half a month ago, she had taken care of a feverish Xiao Feng.
At that time, although he had been practicing martial arts for a while, his physique was still somewhat slim, and the difference compared to now was striking.
"Maybe it's because of working out," Chen Feng casually explained.
When she heard this, although Chen Yun found it somewhat magical, she subconsciously nodded in agreement.
"Seems like your coach was right. Xiao Feng really has a talent for martial arts."
Teacher Li praised, adjusting his glasses and leaning forward to take a closer look at Chen Feng's solid muscles.
Having seen many people in his life and heard about some secret martial artists, Teacher Li was able to accept this faster than Chen Yun.
As long as there was progress in martial arts and proper nutrition, it was normal to see a strong physique.
After hearing this, Chen Yun didn't probe further.
Then, she suddenly realized that her mentor was still beside her.
She quickly gave Xiao Feng a meaningful glance.
(End of the Chapter)
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