Five minutes later.
In front of the old mansion's main gate.
Feng Yi stood in front of a small orange-yellow electric scooter, his eyebrows tightly knitted into a frown.
He folded his arms and fell into a long moment of deep thought.
"Big sister-in-law, is this the super cool and absolutely eye-catching ride you were talking about?"
"Yeah, isn't it cool? Its name is Orange Boy."
Sang Lu dangled the keychain with her fingers. Before Feng Yi could react, she tossed the keys towards him.
Feng Yi's mind was still processing what she said. Seeing something flying towards him, he instinctively caught it.
"Alright, I'm leaving Orange Boy in your care. Remember to return it to me at Qinghe Bay tonight."
With these words, Sang Lu strode away, leaving Feng Yi standing at the old mansion's gate, feeling utterly bewildered.
He stood there for five or six minutes until he saw his elder brother, Feng Yan, and his sister-in-law coming out of the old mansion together and walking towards his brother's car.
Only then did he scratch his head and finally realize...
Could it be that his sister-in-law didn't want to ride the scooter to work and had used him as a free delivery guy?
Feng Yi: "..."
Feng Yi took a deep breath and looked down at the small electric scooter that his sister-in-law called Orange Boy.
He reluctantly accepted the reality of being treated like a flash delivery guy.
He curled his lips, looking utterly dejected as he was about to straddle the electric scooter.
Suddenly, he saw something, and a spark of light ignited in his lazy eyes.
His expression changed abruptly. He walked around the electric scooter twice.
Then he squatted down, tilted his head, and stared at the tires.
Regardless of the dust on the tires, he reached out and felt them a few times.
His eyes grew brighter and brighter.
The frown on his face disappeared, and he blurted out,
"Damn it!"
Such an ordinary small electric scooter was actually equipped with such high - quality tires!
Feng Yi knew a thing or two about vehicles. He immediately recognized that these tires were from a well - known top - tier brand he was familiar with.
They were racing - grade tires, which were quite expensive.
Most importantly, this was a model that the brand hadn't officially launched yet. It used the latest high - tech materials, and people who wanted to pre - order it had to wait in line for half a year.
He was one of those people waiting in that long line.
"Damn!"
Feng Yi pounded his thigh, looking extremely pained.
What a waste to install such amazing tires on this lousy electric scooter!
"What's with that look on his face? He looks like he wants to steal the tires," Sang Lu was walking towards the car with Feng Yan. Seeing Feng Yi hopping around and examining Orange Boy's tires, she stopped in her tracks, looking puzzled. She turned to Feng Yan and asked in confusion.
Hearing this, Feng Yan stopped.
He cast a cold glance in Feng Yi's direction. His cold gaze lingered on Feng Yi for a few seconds before quickly withdrawing. He simply said,
"Don't mind him."
After saying that, he took a step forward but didn't walk straight ahead right away.
He stretched out his hand that was hanging by his side, grabbed Sang Lu's hand, and held it loosely.
It was as if he wanted to divert Sang Lu's attention from there.
Without looking sideways, he held her hand firmly and then strode forward.
Sang Lu was stunned.
Pulled by the sudden force, her feet involuntarily followed.
She stared blankly at the back of the man's head who was half a step ahead of her.
The warm temperature of his palm was transmitted to her palm.
The memory of their fingers intertwined last night suddenly flashed into her mind.
For a moment, Sang Lu felt at a loss.
She pursed her lips and stole a glance at Feng Yan's profile.
His face remained as calm as ever, showing no sign of change.
It seemed that... ever since they took a hand - in - hand stroll last night.
An invisible atmosphere had quietly begun to flow between them.
It gradually broke down the original faint sense of estrangement.
The dividing line between the couple joined by marriage, marked by "being polite and respectful" and "understanding each other tacitly," had been crossed by him and left far behind.
Sang Lu was still a bit confused about this sudden closeness in their relationship.
But obviously, Feng Yan was much more adaptable than her.
Just now, the way he held her hand and led her along was so natural and effortless.
It was as if he had done it countless times before.
Sang Lu was lost in thought.
It wasn't until Feng Yan pressed the car key and the lights of the black sedan flashed twice that she pulled herself back to reality.
Feng Yan opened the passenger - side door, let go of her hand, and gently touched her arm. His deep, dark eyes fixed on her, and he tilted his chin towards the open door, signaling her to get in.
Sang Lu hugged her bag and got into the car.
The tall and slender figure of the man walked around the front of the car and sat in the driver's seat.
This scene.
Happened to catch Feng Yi's eye.
Feng Yi: Extreme shock.gif
When he saw his usually expressionless elder brother take the initiative to hold his sister - in - law's hand.
The shock he felt was off the charts, rated five stars.
When he saw his elder brother open the car door for his sister - in - law.
His mouth dropped open, and his jaw dropped comically.
He was completely flabbergasted.
His elder brother, who always had drivers and assistants to open doors for him wherever he went, was opening the door for his sister - in - law so naturally.
The scene was so unfamiliar.
It didn't seem real.
Feng Yi stared blankly in the direction of the black sedan. Suddenly, he understood many things he had never thought about before.
His elder brother and sister - in - law stood side by side.
One was steady and reliable, the other was lively and enthusiastic.
They both had qualities that made the other like them.
That's why even their backs looked so well - matched and harmonious.
Last night, Feng Yi didn't go to bed until late at night.
He not only thought about what his sister - in - law had said to him but also seriously reflected on all the principles his elder brother had taught him over the years.
His elder brother was a man of few words. Most of the time, he taught Feng Yi and Feng Bai through his actions.
He used to follow his elder brother around and learn from him.
In recent years.
His mind had wandered.
He had hung out with a group of young masters of similar ages in the Beijing circle.
Gradually, he had forgotten what a proper role model was.
Staring in the direction of his elder brother and sister - in - law, Feng Yi couldn't help but wonder...
Was his elder brother's gentle gesture towards his sister - in - law actually teaching him something in a subtle way?
His sister - in - law's teachings were straightforward and direct.
His elder brother's teachings were silent but profound.
Whether it was or not.
Anyway, he felt like he had had an epiphany.
He should learn from his elder brother and love silently.
Put his feelings into actions.
After a series of strange speculations, a look of touched admiration appeared in Feng Yi's once - rebellious eyes.
He looked at the rear of the black sedan.
Involuntarily, he waved his hand vigorously.
"What on earth is that kid doing?"
Sang Lu glanced at Feng Yi in the rear - view mirror and wondered aloud.
Feng Yan followed Sang Lu's gaze and also looked into the rear - view mirror.
Just then.
Feng Yi shouted at the top of his lungs:
"Big brother, big sister - in - law, goodbye! I won't cause any more trouble. You can rest assured!"
His voice was loud. The voice of a 22 - year - old youth was full and resounding, echoing over the old mansion.
After saying that, Feng Yi awkwardly spread his arms and made a big heart shape towards the black sedan.
He had learned this gesture from an online post.
He was putting what he had learned into practice.
Inside the car.
There was a moment of silence.
After a few seconds, Sang Lu burst into laughter.
"Hahaha—Where did he learn that heart - making gesture? It's so funny. He looks like an NPC in a haunted house, flailing his arms around to scare the guests. Why is he trying to scare us?"
Feng Yi looked at the awkwardly - posed Feng Yi in the mirror, his expression froze for a moment.
He let out a short sigh and helplessly pinched the bridge of his nose.
Then, he stepped on the accelerator.
The car drove away from the old mansion.
Feng Yan kept a straight face and sped up, just wanting to get the embarrassing younger brother out of sight as soon as possible.
