Chapter 100

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With a clear mind, Ye Feng swept away his previous bad mood and looked at Qin Yan, who was sitting opposite him, pouting and glaring. He smiled and said, "What's wrong? Why are you glaring at me?"

"Guess what? I took the initiative to clink glasses with you, and I finished my drink, but you just spaced out. What, you don't give me face? Do you still want me to show you the way?"

"Alright, I'll finish it. I can even finish three glasses in a row."

"No, just finish this half glass."

Qin Yan's voice was gentle and soft. Ye Feng, no longer feeling depressed, could sense her concern for him. He couldn't help but reach out and hold her hand, saying softly, "Yan Sister, thank you."

Qin Yan immediately panicked and became flustered. Her heart was beating fast under the influence of alcohol. Although the restaurant lights were dim, she could still see from Ye Feng's eyes that his previous sadness and confusion were gone. Now, his eyes were full of passion, making her blush and her heart race.

Qin Yan wanted to pull her hand away, but she was somewhat reluctant. She felt his large hand was warm, and being held by him made her feel more warmth and comfort than tension, more joy than shyness.

Seeing that Qin Yan didn't pull away, Ye Feng was also very excited. He had gained some experience in this area. He put on a relaxed face, trying to ease the awkward atmosphere and change the topic, "Yan Sister, you said you would show me the way. What kind of way?"

Qin Yan's thoughts were indeed diverted, and her previously stiff hand relaxed. She said, "I don't have much to say about your current job. The nature of delivering water means you don't get to interact with a broader range of people in the workplace. You might consider finding a new job, or I can introduce you to one. Don't keep drifting around in the wind and rain."

"Once you have a more stable and regulated job, your mindset will change. You'll meet new colleagues and enter new fields. From my experience, you've been working on construction sites, and your personality is rather introverted and unsociable. You have less exposure to new things, and in modern terms, you're not keeping up with the times. Your ideas and thoughts seem to be stuck from a few years ago. Plus, you've been in Mingzhu for so many years without family, which makes you feel lonely and a bit isolated, even a bit odd. You might unconsciously resist interacting with more diverse people. So, I suggest you open your heart, make more friends, and talk about things that have been bottled up inside. This will help you relax and give you a fresh mental state."

Ye Feng took the initiative to clink glasses with Qin Yan and finished his drink in one go, saying, "That makes sense. I don't have many friends. When I first came to Mingzhu, I was focused on earning money to support my family. I remember I was always tired, and reality forced me to work more and take on more jobs. Over time, my personality became more isolated. I hardly interacted with outsiders, only with some fellow workers. I feel like I'm out of touch with the times and society. Yan Sister, what you said is very true."

Qin Yan also finished her drink in one go, burped, and continued, "I haven't finished yet. The most important thing is, you... you should find a girlfriend. Once you have a girlfriend, all your sadness and confusion will be nothing. You'll have more motivation to do anything. Your isolated and confused state will be best cured by... finding a girlfriend. She will hold your heart and make you forget all your nonsense. Hehe..."

Qin Yan seemed a bit drunk. Her big, watery eyes stared straight at Ye Feng, and her hand, which he was holding, became stiff again, her palm sweating. She bit her lower lip tightly, looking somewhat nervous.

Ye Feng's heart tightened. From Qin Yan's words, he felt something. Although he didn't have much experience in relationships, her words and the way she looked at him seemed to make him suddenly understand. He reached out with his other hand and held Qin Yan's other hand, smiling, "Yan Sister, you're right. I should find a girlfriend. My mom has nagged me about this many times. How about it, can you introduce me to one?"

The feeling of both hands being held was completely different from just one hand. The current posture had already crossed the line. Qin Yan, being more reserved, used her strength to try to pull her hands away.

Ye Feng continued to smile, "Yan Sister, you haven't agreed to introduce me to a girlfriend yet. If you don't agree, I won't let go."

"Let go first, I still want to drink. How can I drink with you holding me? Besides, you should find a girlfriend yourself. I don't have time to worry about it for you."

Ye Feng sensed some resentment in Qin Yan's words, which made him even happier. He let go of one of her hands, poured her half a glass of wine, and filled his own glass with white wine. He raised his glass and said, "Yan Sister, to be honest, I've never had a girlfriend. I'm quite slow in matters of love. What you said is very true. Maybe having a girlfriend will give me something to care about, and with something to care about, I'll have the motivation to live. With motivation, I won't be confused. Since you've shown me this path, you must be responsible for finding me a girlfriend. Otherwise... otherwise..."

At this point, Ye Feng suddenly stopped speaking. He didn't intend to say the last part, but for some reason, his chest suddenly felt hot. Looking at Qin Yan's beautiful, flushed face, he impulsively said those words.

"Otherwise what?" Qin Yan's heart was beating even faster, and her palms were sweating more.

Ye Feng suddenly put on a very serious expression and said, "Otherwise, you be my girlfriend."

As soon as these words came out, Qin Yan felt her heart almost leap out of her chest. She wondered if Ye Feng was confessing to her. Was her previous nervousness because she was waiting for these words? Did she really like him? Otherwise, why would her heart race and her body heat up, giving her an indescribable joy?

Or was she just drunk? Did she hear wrong? But how much had she really drunk to be this drunk?

Like Ye Feng, Qin Yan had never truly been in love. In school, many men pursued her, but she was focused on her studies and had no time for that. After entering society and becoming a lawyer, many young and handsome men expressed their feelings to her, but she rejected them all. She didn't want to fall in love too early. She wanted to follow the example of her senior, Wu Xinghua, to establish her career first and then consider a relationship.

But as she grew older and approached the age of being a "leftover woman," her standards became even higher. Men younger than her, who had not yet achieved much in their careers, were not favored by her parents. Men who were mature, successful, and had a good reputation were often middle-aged men with rich romantic histories, even divorced. She felt that talking to such men would not be pure.

So, she kept delaying, and it led to the present.

But since meeting Ye Feng, from being his defense lawyer to becoming his friend and then his "Yan Sister," Qin Yan couldn't explain why, but she felt Ye Feng was very attractive. Every time she saw him, she couldn't help but get closer to him, smell his scent, and feel the rare comfort and warmth by his side.

Although Ye Feng's conditions were the worst among the men she knew and he would never pass her parents' extremely high standards, Qin Yan admired his personality and character. He was sincere, genuine, stubborn, and full of resilience. He had few friends, but they were all sincere and loyal to him. At first glance, his appearance and demeanor were ordinary, but the more she looked, the more she found him exceptionally charming, unique, and trustworthy, making her feel warm and comfortable.

The more she interacted with Ye Feng, the more she felt he was a reliable, sincere, and kind man. Such a man might seem a bit dull, old-fashioned, and even ridiculous, but he was the most genuine and suitable person for her to be with.

Now, hearing Ye Feng's "informal and unconventional" confession, Qin Yan's heart was filled with joy but also became nervous and at a loss. She instinctively picked up her glass and drank it in one go, trying to hide her nervousness, shyness, and confusion, but she forgot that the glass contained high-proof white wine.

This drink made her choke violently, and her body trembled, causing her to slide off the chair.

Ye Feng instinctively took a step forward, reacting quickly, and half-hugged Qin Yan. This was the second time he had held her, but this time, his feelings were completely different.

Qin Yan lay back in Ye Feng's arms, still coughing. Ye Feng gently patted her back with one hand and, using the technique his mother taught him when he was young, pressed down on Qin Yan's throat and moved his hand up and down several times to help her breathe smoothly.

After a moment, Qin Yan stopped coughing.

"Yan Sister, the white wine got into your airway, which is why you felt so uncomfortable. I helped you by pressing a few times. Do you feel better now?"

Qin Yan swallowed and nodded, "Yes, much better."

At this moment, Qin Yan realized she was almost lying in Ye Feng's arms.

And Ye Feng, now feeling relieved, also realized his hand was still pressing on a certain part of Qin Yan's chest. Looking at her from his current angle made him feel even more heated. (To be continued. Please search for Piaowen.com for faster updates and better reading experience!

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