Chapter 17

Qin Feng did not find Old He, because Old He had already followed Qin Tianzheng to meet with He Zhengxiong.

At this moment, Qin Feng had completely calmed down and realized that he seemed to have caused quite a bit of trouble.

The martial arts competition for marriage had caused a great stir, but he had inadvertently stood up He Zhengxiong and He Siyan. He left He Siyan behind and ran away?

Reflecting on it later, he knew he was wrong!

It was no wonder Qin Feng felt this way. After all, Yan was a nightmare-like existence for him. That peerless beauty, even if turned to ashes, Qin Feng would still recognize her.

Suddenly seeing another Yan, not killing her on the spot was already quite good.

"But why do they look so similar? Could it be that He Siyan and that Yan have some connection?"

A series of questions arose in Qin Feng's mind, but he couldn't figure it out.

This was a mystery that Qin Feng couldn't solve in his previous life!

In this life, it seemed that the mysterious black hand had still not let him off.

But just as Qin Feng was racking his brains and thinking hard, Old He, whom he had been looking for, suddenly appeared in front of him, with a worried look on his face.

"Master Qin Feng, the old master is looking for you! This time, you've really caused a big problem!"

Old He's tone had a slight hint of blame, but Qin Feng felt a warmth in his heart.

In the early days, before Old He became the Qin family's steward, he had received some favors from Qin Feng's father. Therefore, he took special care of his father's only son, treating Qin Feng like his own child.

Qin Feng knew this.

Blame was actually another way of expressing care.

"Has the He family come?"

Qin Feng glanced at Old He's stern gaze and asked cautiously.

"Yes, the old master is helping you clean up the mess. You, the main culprit, are still hiding here like nothing happened. Come with me quickly." Old He nodded, though his face was still stern, there was a hint of relief in his eyes. He knew everything about the incident, including how Qin Feng defeated Ye Wuyuan, the first among the younger generation of the White Tiger Ye family.

Over the years, Qin Feng's efforts had been silently observed by Qin He. Despite the severe blockage in his meridians, he still persisted in training bit by bit, which was truly extraordinary. Today, being able to witness the young master shedding the label of a waste and soaring to the top as the first among the younger generation in Luoyang, he was very pleased.

"A tiger father does not have a dog for a son!"

Sighing, Qin He dragged Qin Feng and hurried to the front hall of the Qin family.

Although Qin Feng was still somewhat hesitant to see He Siyan, he understood that problems always needed to be resolved. Moreover, since they had come to his home, hiding would be too unmanly.

Therefore, even though he was extremely unwilling, Qin Feng still steeled himself and followed Old He.

"Ah, I really don't want to see that face again. To others, she is a celestial beauty, but to me, she is a demon, the embodiment of the devil!"

Qin Feng sighed inwardly.

"What are you talking about?"

Old He, who was walking in front, seemed to have heard something and suddenly turned around to ask.

Qin Feng was taken aback and awkwardly touched his nose.

"Nothing... I was just wondering, is He Siyan He Zhengxiong's biological granddaughter? Looking at that bear-like He Zhengxiong, it's hard to imagine he could have such a celestial beauty for a granddaughter."

Qin Feng asked this with a mix of intention and unintentionally. However, Old He's response almost made him turn and run away again.

"Yes... she is not biologically related. I remember that about ten years ago, He Zhengxiong found her during an outing. For some reason, He Zhengxiong treats this girl, He Siyan, better than his own biological granddaughter... Why are you asking these questions?"

"Nothing... just asking!" Qin Feng's forehead was drenched in sweat.

...

The Qin family's meeting hall.

The hall was luxuriously and grandly decorated.

Four corners of the room were supported by white marble pillars, with several fierce dragons climbing up them. The walls were made of white stone bricks, and green carved orchids bloomed beautifully amidst the white stones.

Qin Tianzheng, the patriarch of the Qin family, sat at the main seat, with He Zhengxiong and his family on the left, and the Qin family's elders on the right. Everyone's faces were not good, making the atmosphere in the hall solemn and strange, causing people to dare not breathe deeply.

As soon as Qin Feng was led into the room, he was immediately stared at by countless eyes, which made him feel very uncomfortable. After all, no one would feel good being scrutinized like a treasure.

Fortunately, Qin Feng was mentally prepared.

Looking up, the first thing he saw was Qin Tianzheng, who was glaring at him with a furious expression, but deep in his eyes, there was more relief than blame.

Looking further down, he saw the angry He Zhengxiong and the graceful He Siyan standing behind him. At this moment, He Siyan was looking at him with slightly red eyes, filled with resentment and confusion.

At this moment, even if Qin Feng had a heart of stone, his heart couldn't help but be moved.

Even though she had a "devil's" face.

"Brat, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and apologize to Brother He and Miss He!"

Qin Tianzheng's act was quite convincing, with a furious expression and the gesture of wanting to beat Qin Feng, which was very lifelike. Qin Feng understood that Qin Tianzheng was trying to smooth things over. After all, He Siyan was indeed very excellent, and the old man was naturally very satisfied with this marriage. Therefore, he hoped that Qin Feng could gain the forgiveness of the other party to facilitate this marriage.

Qin Feng awkwardly touched his nose.

At this moment, Qin Feng had already figured out that He Siyan merely looked exactly like the Yan he had seen in his previous life, but this woman was not that Yan. At that time, he was just startled by the sudden change, which triggered his survival instinct.

And at this moment, Qin Feng was indeed very regretful about his actions.

Therefore, without putting on an act, with a face full of regret, he stepped forward, bowed to He Zhengxiong and He Siyan, and apologized solemnly: "Old Master He, Miss He, Qin Feng was rash just now and did not consider the face of the He family. Please punish us!"

"Hmph!"

He Zhengxiong grunted, but his expression eased somewhat. At least Qin Feng could apologize, which gave the He family a way to step down. Today's trip wasn't in vain, and at least some face was saved. Moreover, He Zhengxiong was just making a fuss on the surface, but he understood that some things could only be hinted at, and making things too stiff would not be good for He Siyan, who was about to marry into the Qin family. Therefore, after Qin Feng came forward to apologize, he just grunted and then said, "Punishment is waived. This is a matter between the young, as long as Little Yan can forgive you, everything can be discussed."

With a way out, He Zhengxiong naturally took the opportunity to smooth things over.

Hearing this, Qin Feng smiled awkwardly and looked at He Siyan with a pleading gaze. Whether he could get through this today ultimately depended on He Siyan's response.

Fortunately, He Siyan was also looking at him.

Another moment of eye contact.

This made Qin Feng involuntarily think of the last second before he fell into a deep sleep in his previous life, lying in bed with the female corpse Yan, their eyes meeting.

It was a lingering fear.

Qin Feng's body trembled slightly again, and his eyes were somewhat dazed, but at least this time it was much better than before, and he didn't run away. However, the cold sweat on his forehead couldn't be hidden from some of the people present.

Helplessly, Qin Feng averted his gaze and lowered his head slightly.

"Is this kid nervous?"

"Yes, he must be nervous because of He Siyan's beauty, ha ha!"

Everyone present, except for He Siyan, thought this.

But He Siyan knew it wasn't!

Therefore, at this moment, He Siyan's gaze towards Qin Feng was filled with even more curiosity.

When everyone's gaze turned to He Siyan, she unexpectedly said, "Qin Feng, I have a few questions to ask you. Is that okay?"

"Here it comes!" Qin Feng had already seen the intense confusion in her eyes. He Siyan was a meticulous girl and wouldn't let this go. But Qin Feng was helpless. With everyone watching and in the Qin family's courtyard, he couldn't avoid it. He could only shrug and reluctantly nod.

Seeing Qin Feng nod, a faint smile appeared on He Siyan's face.

"Qin Feng, I ask you, why did you run when you saw my face? Is it because you think Yan is too ugly and not worthy of you, Qin Feng?"

"Uh..."

Hearing this, Qin Feng was momentarily speechless. But then he straightened his face and replied seriously, "Of course not. Miss He's beauty is unparalleled, a celestial beauty. She is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen in my life."

"Then why did you run?"

"Because... Miss He looks like someone... I am a bit afraid of her."

Qin Feng suddenly had a probing idea and, after a moment's hesitation, replied.

"Who? Why do I look like her?" He Siyan seemed to be relentless, wanting to get to the bottom of it.

"This... it's a secret in my heart, I can't say it..." Qin Feng showed a look of difficulty.

"What is her name?"

"Yan..."

At this point, He Siyan's gaze suddenly became dazed.

Qin Feng was also taken aback, thinking he was just probing, but from He Siyan's reaction, she might have mistaken "Yan" for "Yan."

Everyone present was now watching the two of them, tilting their heads and looking at whoever was speaking.

Surprisingly, the scene was very quiet, and no one interrupted them.

"When did this happen, and where did you see her?"

"Eighteen years ago, in a dream..."

...

As soon as these words were spoken, the scene froze for several seconds!

Then, a soft voice rang out, "Hmph, a lecherous rogue!"

A graceful figure, with a red face, ran out of the Qin family's courtyard.

Everyone suddenly understood and burst into laughter. Grandfather Qin Tianzheng even stood up, laughing uncontrollably, and lightly patted Qin Feng's shoulder, grinning, "Brat, not bad, you have a way with women, just like your grandfather in his prime!"

Leaving a bewildered Qin Feng...

Confused in his heart—

"What... what does this mean?"

...

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