Chapter 40

In the evening, Xiao Fei walked to Liu Zhenhai's house and met Liu Xinmei just as she was coming out.

"Xiao Fei, are you here to see me?" Liu Xinmei's face showed a bit of surprise, as if she had no reservations. They were less than a meter apart, and a pleasant fragrance wafted from her.

Hmm, it was the scent of shampoo.

Her hair was wet and draped over her shoulders, indicating she had just washed it.

She wore a pair of denim shorts and a sleeveless top that reached just to her waist, revealing a circle of smooth skin. Her two long, bare legs were exposed to the air, truly making her a vibrant and beautiful young girl.

In the entire Xili Village, only Liu Xinmei dared to dress so fashionably.

"No, I'm here to see your dad," Xiao Fei nodded and said.

"Why are you looking for my dad?" Liu Xinmei was a bit surprised.

"I just have something I want to talk to him about," Xiao Fei said with a smile.

"Then go ahead, he's cooling off in the yard," Liu Xinmei said. However, she hesitated for a moment and then asked, "Xiao Fei, do you have some free time later?"

"Oh, what's up?" Xiao Fei asked.

Liu Xinmei lowered her voice and said, "It's so hot today, I want to take a bath in the river by the village. I don't dare to go alone, so I was thinking of finding someone to go with me."

Xiao Fei was taken aback. What did she mean?

She could easily invite a few girls from the village to go with her, so why was she asking if he was free? Was this some kind of hint?

Xiao Fei's heart fluttered for a moment.

But he quickly dispelled those thoughts. Liu Xinmei was a very calculating girl, and he didn't want to get involved with her in any way. In matters of the heart, it was better to keep things simple.

His heart could only hold one woman, and that was Xu Fengjuan.

Thinking of her, images of Xu Fengjuan's smile and voice filled Xiao Fei's mind, memories from his past life and present life overlapping, and a wave of longing instantly engulfed him.

He wondered what she was doing now.

Although he knew he would see her again after going to the high school for review.

But often, he couldn't help but think of her.

Xiao Fei sighed.

When Liu Xinmei said those words, she stared at Xiao Fei, but he didn't answer for a while, his face showing a wistful expression, and he let out a long sigh.

She frowned, not quite understanding his reaction.

Liu Xinmei was a girl with a high opinion of herself. In Xili Village, apart from her family, she had almost no peers she could get along with, and Xiao Fei was the only one she considered a match.

As girls grow older, they have more thoughts.

They also yearn to chat and play with boys, and even to be close to them. This is a natural drive.

For Liu Xinmei, she was full of romantic ideas.

After the college entrance exam, she had nothing to do at home and read many Qiong Yao novels. She felt that every cell in her body was yearning for a romantic love.

Her gaze then fell on Xiao Fei.

He was quite tall, not handsome but not ugly either. Most importantly, he liked literature, and so did she, so they would have a lot in common.

Therefore, in the absence of better options, Liu Xinmei decided to make Xiao Fei the object of her romantic pursuit.

Unfortunately, he had never shown any interest in her.

"Don't think too much, I just need you to keep watch for me, nothing else," Liu Xinmei said, not getting a response from Xiao Fei.

"Oh, I have something to do later, I'm afraid I won't have the time," Xiao Fei firmly rejected.

Xiao Fei didn't know what Liu Xinmei was thinking. She didn't seem that open, did she? Inviting him to the river to keep watch for her, wasn't she afraid he might take advantage of the situation?

As a man with the mental age of at least forty, Xiao Fei understood Liu Xinmei's thoughts.

Through his efforts since his rebirth, he had gained more charisma than in his previous life, which made Liu Xinmei a bit attracted to him.

At the very least, he didn't get this treatment in his past life.

"Ah! You! Xiao Fei, you're really no fun. Forget it, I'll find someone else!" Liu Xinmei was a bit disappointed, but she didn't show it on her face.

Liu Xinmei had dressed up beautifully, intending to go to Xiao Fei's house to find him.

But she didn't expect to meet him at her own doorstep.

Then, she made that rather bold request, but he outright rejected it. Wasn't she beautiful? Did she have no appeal to him at all?

This made Liu Xinmei a bit angry and frustrated.

But she wouldn't show it on her face.

Xiao Fei passed by Liu Xinmei and entered the yard, where he saw Liu Zhenhai sitting on a chair under a wutong tree, smoking.

"Xiao Fei? Is there something you need?"

Liu Zhenhai was a bit surprised to see Xiao Fei come in. This guy had almost never been to his house before.

"Uncle Zhenhai, I have something to discuss with you," Xiao Fei said.

"Then sit down and talk," Liu Zhenhai pointed to a chair nearby, but he was already speculating about why Xiao Fei had come to see him.

Xiao Fei sat down and, without beating around the bush, said directly to Liu Zhenhai, "Uncle Zhenhai, I want to lease the village hill. Do you think it's possible?"

"What? You want to lease the village hill? Do your parents know?" Liu Zhenhai raised an eyebrow and started to think.

"Yes! This is my parents' idea. I'm here as their representative. What are the conditions in the village, Uncle Zhenhai?" Xiao Fei nodded.

"Ha ha ha!" Liu Zhenhai laughed, scratching his head, and said, "To be honest, several people have already talked to me about leasing the village hill."

"Oh? Who are they?" Xiao Fei asked.

He knew that Liu Zhenhai was indirectly telling him that the village hill was in high demand and very popular. If he wanted to lease it, he would have to offer a high price.

This strategy was crude.

But it was effective.

Liu Zhenhai mentioned a few names and sighed, "You see, everyone wants to lease it. It's a difficult decision to make, as it will offend someone no matter who gets it. But, Xiao Fei, let me be honest with you. You might be a bit late. Those who came earlier should be given priority. There's a first-come, first-served rule, right?"

"Oh, Uncle Zhenhai, I was just asking. If that's the case, I'll leave now," Xiao Fei got up to leave, being straightforward.

He knew what Liu Zhenhai meant: since the hill was in such high demand, if Xiao Fei really wanted to lease it, he would have to offer a price and let Liu Zhenhai see if it was acceptable.

Under the false impression that the hill was in high demand, created by Liu Zhenhai, Xiao Fei was at a disadvantage. If he showed any eagerness, Liu Zhenhai would definitely take advantage of him.

Xiao Fei wasn't going to be a fool!

Moreover, he knew that, in reality, no one wanted to lease the village hill. The people Liu Zhenhai mentioned were just made up.

Trying to trick me? No way!

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