"Dad! you're back! Mom just tried to hit me because of Jiang Feng," Chen Xin'ai immediately complained upon seeing the man.
Yes, this man was Chen Xin'ai's father, Jiang Aiqin's husband, and Jiang Feng's uncle, Chen Shaojun.
Chen Shaojun had just returned and, upon hearing Jiang Aiqin say she was going to hit Chen Xin'ai, became very angry and scolded Jiang Aiqin.
"Shaojun, how can you say that? Jiang Feng is already very pitiful. He's about to take the College Entrance Examination and will leave in a few months. Why do you have to treat him like this? I'm begging you," Jiang Aiqin said, her eyes brimming with tears.
"Auntie, you don't have to beg them. I'll leave right now and won't trouble you anymore," Jiang Feng said as he walked out of the house, carrying his packed luggage.
He had heard their entire conversation, and it made him very angry. With such an uncle and cousin, he thought it was better to leave.
He decided to leave now to spare his aunt any further difficulties because of him.
"Little Feng, you can't leave. You won't have a place to stay if you go. I promised your parents I would take care of you. I won't let you go," Jiang Aiqin said, hurriedly blocking Jiang Feng.
"Auntie, don't worry. I'm old enough to take care of myself. I have my own plans," Jiang Feng said, trying to maintain a smile.
"Yeah, he's old enough. He'll be fine. It's better if he leaves, so we don't have to worry about him," Chen Shaojun said coldly.
He was eager for Jiang Feng to leave. Now that Jiang Feng had volunteered to go, it was a perfect opportunity.
"Let him go. He wants to leave, and it's not like we're kicking him out," Chen Xin'ai said. "He won't be in the way anymore and won't affect my mood. I still have to prepare for the College Entrance Examination. If I don't get into my dream university, I'll blame him.
By the way, I heard your girlfriend broke up with you today. She doesn't want to be with you anymore because she thinks you're useless. How pathetic," Chen Xin'ai added, gloating.
"Yes, you're right. That did happen," Jiang Feng admitted with a smile, showing no shame or anger.
Chen Xin'ai was taken aback by his reaction. Her cousin, who used to be weak and easily bullied, was now facing everything with a calm smile, as if he were an old sage with everything under control.
"Enough, stop wasting words on him. If he wants to leave, let him leave," Chen Shaojun said.
"No, I won't let Little Feng leave, and neither should you," Jiang Aiqin suddenly shouted, her emotions extremely agitated.
Sigh! Jiang Feng sighed softly.
His aunt was trying her best to protect him, and it was hard on her.
He would remember her kindness.
"Auntie, please don't speak for me anymore. I won't stay here any longer. Let me make my own choices," Jiang Feng said.
"Little Feng, don't do anything foolish. The College Entrance Examination is just a few months away. How will you study and prepare if you leave?" Jiang Aiqin said anxiously.
"Mom, don't you know? Jiang Feng's grades are terrible. He probably won't get into any university and will end up back in the countryside farming," Chen Xin'ai mocked.
"Yes, Xin'ai is right," Chen Shaojun said with a cold smile.
The father and daughter continued to mock Jiang Feng.
Jiang Feng said, "You can say whatever you want, but..."
Jiang Feng's tone suddenly became sharp, "But remember, don't underestimate a poor youth. The wheel of fortune turns. As long as I'm alive, there will come a day when I turn the tables."
Jiang Feng glared at Chen Shaojun coldly, "Don't come begging me then. I'm a hard-hearted person and won't acknowledge you as my uncle."
He then looked at Chen Xin'ai, "And you, don't be so arrogant. One day you'll suffer for it. With your attitude, you'll never be happy because you don't deserve happiness."
"Ha! Arrogant to the extreme. You're just a poor kid. You'll never amount to anything and will die a farmer," Chen Shaojun spat.
"Exactly, talking big when you're down and out. You'll never amount to anything," Chen Xin'ai echoed.
Jiang Feng laughed a few times, not bothering to argue further. He had said what he needed to say and would let time prove him right.
Jiang Feng walked out the door, glancing back at the place that had humiliated him in his past life. Goodbye, no, farewell forever.
"Auntie, take care," Jiang Feng said to Jiang Aiqin before resolutely leaving.
"Jiang Feng... Auntie is sorry, so sorry!" Jiang Aiqin sat helplessly on the ground, tears streaming down her face.
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As night fell, the city lights began to shine, and a gentle breeze blew.
Walking through the bustling streets of Meilong City, Jiang Feng watched the endless stream of people, the young boys and girls full of life, laughing and joking, the old men playing chess and boxing, and the elderly women dancing in the square. It was a scene of peace and harmony.
But Jiang Feng felt no warmth. Alone in a foreign city, he felt a deep sense of loneliness.
Now he truly had nowhere to go.
He had left his aunt's house with bravado but couldn't solve his immediate problems. It was quite ironic.
Jiang Feng smiled bitterly and found a bench to sit on, planning to spend the night there.
Fortunately, the weather was neither hot nor cold, so staying outside wouldn't be too uncomfortable.
"The mighty Sage Xuan Immortal King, reduced to this state. It's really quite laughable," Jiang Feng muttered to himself.
"Help! Someone's robbing me!" Suddenly, Jiang Feng heard a cry for help.
Jiang Feng quickly looked towards the direction of the voice and saw two burly men surrounding a woman in the darkness. The light was too dim to see their faces clearly.
But it was clear the woman was very scared.
Jiang Feng frowned. How bold of them to rob someone here.
Since he had encountered this, he couldn't just stand by.
"Don't come any closer. I don't have any money on me. I'm just out for a run. You can tell by my outfit," Cheng Shaoqing said nervously.
The two men looked at her, seeing she was indeed dressed in casual sportswear with no pockets, only a white towel around her neck.
But her figure was stunning, with perfect curves and a well-proportioned body, definitely a top-tier beauty.
Moreover, her face was exceptionally beautiful, with willow-like eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes, a cherry mouth, and fair, glowing skin, like a celestial maiden descended to earth.
Her long hair was tied up neatly, adding a touch of mature sensuality.
Such a beauty was truly the epitome of an elegant lady.