Chapter 99

That night, in the Shimen residential area, Ye Feng stood in his rented home. Qin Yan had bought some flowers, decorations, and a few ornamental fish to help embellish his place. Watching Qin Yan busily working, Ye Feng felt a warm and cozy atmosphere. Qin Yan had called him in the afternoon, saying she would help him decorate his home properly in the evening. However, thinking about Zhao Caiping's matter and the results of his afternoon investigation, Ye Feng couldn't feel happy at all.

Entering the Mingzhu Municipal Bureau with his invisibility and soul-capturing skills wasn't difficult for Ye Feng. Finding the police officers who had visited Zhao Caiping's jade shop was also not hard. What was difficult was that after learning the final result, he didn't know what to do next.

The police officers who had been to the scene didn't know the identity of the young man who had directly confronted Zhao Caiping. They only knew that the young man was an advisor sent from the capital to Mingzhu to investigate the serial murders on a rainy night. The police could confirm the identity of another important person, who turned out to be the head of a criminal investigation bureau in the capital.

This bureau chief had already heard about the incident from Wang Leshan, but at the time, he didn't think much of it. Now, it seemed that this bureau chief, named Wang Yaodong, was not only a high-ranking official in the capital but had also come to Mingzhu specifically to investigate the serial murders on a rainy night. As for the young man who had taken Zhao Caiping's ancient jade, being an advisor, he must have had a significant identity as well.

These two high-ranking officials had run to a small, unremarkable shop and taken two pieces of ancient jade from Zhao Caiping. Afterward, they refused to explain anything to the police at the Xiapu District Bureau. What did this mean? Were they just bored? Or did the two pieces of ancient jade have deeper significance, something special or useful to them?

Ye Feng couldn't understand this. He only knew that these two pieces of ancient jade were taken from Zhao Caiping, who had kept her promise to him. Therefore, he must also keep his promise to Zhao Caiping and get the jade back.

In the past, Ye Feng had never interacted with such high-ranking officials. As a laborer who worked hard every day, he had no chance to meet important people. However, since becoming the master of the Nine Star Space, his life had undergone a complete transformation. He had met the beautiful and intelligent Qin Yan, the capable and generous Wu Xinghua, and even made the wealthy Gu Nian his maid.

His personality had changed in many ways without him realizing it. He was no longer the same person he used to be, and his life could never return to its previous path.

For example, after leaving the Mingzhu Municipal Bureau that day, on his way home, he passed a KFC. Through the glass window, he saw a couple cuddling and whispering to each other over a hamburger, and a child laughing happily. Suddenly, he felt very lonely and lost, thinking that despite his abilities, he couldn't use them freely and had to be cautious and low-key. This was evident from the fact that he had spent the entire afternoon at the Mingzhu Municipal Bureau to investigate Wang Yaodong and others. Even with his invisibility, he had to be extremely careful. Perhaps these so-called god-like abilities were not as great as a hamburger from KFC.

In the past, facing someone like Wang Yaodong, Ye Feng would never have dared to imagine such a confrontation. But now, he felt it wasn't so daunting. Perhaps it was because the Nine Star Space had changed him, or perhaps it was because he had experienced too much in recent days. In any case, he was determined to get the two pieces of ancient jade back, even if it meant facing someone like Wang Yaodong.

Seeing Ye Feng lost in thought, Qin Yan, who was busy and sweating, couldn't help but walk over to him, gently poking his waist and smiling, "Thinking about someone? You look so lost."

Ye Feng blurted out, "Of course, I'm thinking about you, Sister Yan." As soon as he said it, he was stunned and a bit angry with himself. This was the second time he had spoken without thinking, the first being with Wu Xinghua, and now with Qin Yan.

This made Ye Feng very frustrated. He was not the type of person to say such flirtatious things, especially to a beautiful woman. Even saying something straightforward like "You're really good, you're very beautiful" would be hard for him.

Could it be the influence of the Nine Star Space? The creator of the Nine Star Space, Tianyuan Zhenxian, was a free-spirited and unconventional immortal. Could he have inherited some of Tianyuan Zhenxian's personality traits after becoming the master of the Nine Star Space?

This shouldn't be the case. The Nine Star Space should only help him, not influence him. He was the master of the Nine Star Space, not the other way around.

This was something Ye Feng couldn't understand.

Qin Yan's face turned red, her eyes sparkling, and she gave Ye Feng a playful glare, "I didn't expect you to be so talkative. Alright, the dishes I bought the day before yesterday haven't been touched. If we don't eat them soon, they'll go bad. I'll go to the kitchen and cook a couple of dishes, and then I'll call you to eat."

With that, Qin Yan turned and walked away, her heart filled with joy.

Qin Yan's cooking speed wasn't slow. After about ten minutes, she called Ye Feng to the dining room. Ye Feng took two bottles of white wine from the cabinet in the living room and entered the dining room.

"What's wrong, Ye Feng? Do you want to drink some wine? Is something on your mind?"

"Um, I've been thinking a lot these past two days, and it's a bit chaotic. I just want to drink a little to ease my worries. Actually, there's nothing serious, I just want to have a couple of drinks."

"Haven't you heard that drinking to forget your worries only makes them worse? You can drink, but don't drink alone. Alright, get me a glass too. I'll drink with you, even if it means sacrificing my stomach for a gentleman."

Ye Feng nodded and said, "Sister Qin, I'm glad you're here. You've helped me clean up my home, and now you're drinking with me. I should thank you and raise a glass to you. Don't worry, just two glasses, I won't pressure you to drink more."

Qin Yan smiled and said, "Why are you being so formal with me? Alright, sit down and enjoy the hot dishes."

The two sat across from each other at the dining table. Ye Feng opened a bottle of white wine, filled his glass, and poured a small half glass for Qin Yan.

"What, do you look down on me? You know my drinking capacity. Last time, when I was with your workmates..." She stopped, silently filling her glass.

Ye Feng knew she was about to mention the last time she drank with Zhu Zi and the others at the hot pot restaurant on a rainy night. He felt a pang in his heart, raised his glass, and drank it all in one go, shocking Qin Yan.

"Ye Feng, drink a little less. Do you think it's water?"

"It's fine. Two bottles of white wine aren't enough for me. Don't worry, as long as I don't want to get drunk, I won't get drunk no matter how much I drink."

Qin Yan laughed, "You're just boasting. If we really compare drinking capacity, you probably can't even match Sister Xinghua."

"This isn't boasting. My drinking capacity is really good now."

"Keep boasting. Even if your drinking capacity is good, you shouldn't drink like that. Alright, tell me, what's been on your mind these past two days?"

Ye Feng refilled his glass and said, "Actually, it's not a big deal. I just feel a bit lost."

"Lost? What are you lost about?"

"Lost about what I should do in this big city of Mingzhu. Before, I just wanted to be a water delivery man, live a stable life, and save money. But after experiencing so much, I feel I shouldn't continue being a water delivery man. My values and outlook on life have changed. I'm also unsure if my personality can adapt to this society, and I'm lost about how to define my life and find a goal to strive for."

Qin Yan finished her glass of wine and poured half of Ye Feng's glass into her own, saying, "No more full glasses. Only half glasses, and drink it slowly. Listen to me, no objections."

Ye Feng smiled bitterly. Qin Yan didn't know his true drinking capacity. With his inner energy, he couldn't get drunk unless he deliberately suppressed it. He decided to drink slowly, knowing that Qin Yan was genuinely concerned about him and didn't want him to drink too much, which made him very happy.

"Ye Feng, I've been through the same confusion. When I graduated, I found it hard to set a life goal. I wanted to work as a lawyer, but my parents strongly opposed it, wanting me to become a civil servant. Fortunately, I stuck to my goal, and that's how I achieved what I have today."

"Ye Feng, I won't give you a long lecture. I don't know your past experiences, but I can tell you that if you feel lost and have lost your life goal, you should force yourself into a new environment and a new field. You'll find that your mindset will change without you realizing it. You'll experience a new state of mind, open a new door, and eventually find your own path."

Qin Yan raised her glass, clinking it against Ye Feng's, and smiled, "How about that? Do you think what I said makes sense? Cheers, and after this glass, I'll give you some advice."

After listening to Qin Yan, Ye Feng was deep in thought. He had experienced many ups and downs in recent days, including the tragic death of his coworker and the escape of the ghost wolf. This had left him in a state of depression and frustration. He realized this but didn't know how to break out of it.

Improving his mindset was crucial for him. Qin Yan's words made him realize that his past life had been completely changed by the Nine Star Space. He had been struggling and hesitating, hoping to remain the same simple person he used to be. But that was no longer possible.

Since he had changed, he might as well embrace it fully. If he didn't adapt, he should force himself into the new environment. Eventually, he would adapt. If he didn't truly step into this new life and new path, how could he open a door that belonged to him? (To be continued)

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