Chapter 256 Just Playing_2
Her current goal is to rekindle Chen Feng's intense feelings for her from those years ago, to make him fall madly in love with her once again, and once he does, she can truly turn around the failures in her past life.
She strengthened her resolve in her heart, and it all starts with being his neighbor.
Chen Feng, of course, knows she is trying to ensnare him, but how could he let her succeed?
As for whether he still has feelings for Liu Ying, the class beauty he was obsessed with back in the day, it's impossible to say he has none at all. Even if it's hatred, that's also a negative emotion, proving he can't completely let her go.
However, he doesn't hate her too much either; he's not that petty or narrow-minded, especially towards women he once loved. He has always been broad-minded.
As for liking her, it's even less likely. After all these years and having gone through a divorce, he no longer holds much residual affection for the class beauty who once hurt him, only a playful attitude. Plus, it's somewhat driven by youthful sentiments.
He's played around now; if they really were to break up, he wouldn't have any reluctance.
That's the situation! In the end, Chen Feng really hasn't put Liu Ying at the forefront.
He returned to No. 8 Villa, where Sun and Wu were already preparing lunch. Nowadays, they often do chores together and cook, looking closer than ever.
Seeing Chen Feng return, the two women exchanged a glance quickly, and then Wu Mengting carried a dish from the kitchen and placed it on the dining table. As she did, she asked, "Brother, did that woman really move to E06?"
"Yes. Didn't I tell you guys before?"
Chen Feng spoke casually as he sat down at the dining table.
Both Sun and Wu were great cooks, and they changed up the dishes every day. Chen Feng was becoming more and more reliant on their culinary skills.
"Now that she's moved in, how about letting Lin Wan move in too? Besides, Liu Ying living alone in such a big house, she'll surely be scared. Having someone live with her would definitely be better, don't you think?"
Chen Feng rolled his eyes at this suggestion, shaking his head to refuse: "I dislike Lin Wan. Otherwise, I would have agreed with you earlier. Plus, Liu Ying's aunt's place is right here, we live close to her, the community security is excellent, she won't be scared living alone."
Chen Feng's view of Lin Wan was poor now, and he definitely didn't want her squeezing into his social or personal life.
"Did she say that herself?" Wu Mengting was skeptical.
"Yes. She said it herself." Chen Feng affirmed, "She says she likes living alone."
Wu Mengting pursed her lips, switching to Lu City dialect: "I think you just don't want anyone to interfere with your affair with her, right?"
Chen Feng felt a bit awkward hearing this, but still thick-skinned, he replied in Lu City dialect: "It can't be considered an affair, right? If I want to go to her place, I'd definitely go openly."
Wu Mengting was irritated, continuing in Lu City dialect: "You keep falling in love with one person after another, when will this end?"
Chen Feng feigned a sad expression, sighed, and said in Lu City dialect: "You know my situation. Before, I had no opportunity or money; now I have both but don't know when I might suddenly die. What can I do now? I can only seize the moment and find joy in hardship. As long as it's mutual, I think there's nothing wrong with it. I'm not doing anything illegal or immoral."
Wu Mengting's eyes reddened listening to Chen Feng, holding back tears, she said sadly, "But you can't keep looking for women forever, right? When you do find someone, it should be someone who loves you genuinely, not because of your money."
Chen Feng thought, aren't you describing yourself?
Chen Feng sighed, "Mengting, I know your feelings, but I really can't accept them now. And as I said, I don't want to harm you."
Actually, saying this now felt somewhat insincere, because he already knew his terminal illness could be cured.
However, before confirming his illness could be healed, he couldn't irresponsibly accept Wu Mengting, this good woman.
"All other women can, but I can't?" Wu Mengting felt very dissatisfied, angrily questioning.
Sun Xiaorui, busy in the kitchen, heard Wu Mengting's loud voice but couldn't understand the meaning. She just watched anxiously, worried Wu Mengting and Chen Feng might quarrel.
"Mengting, how can other women compare to you? You are the most special in my heart."
Chen Feng said this in his hometown dialect, and even he felt sick after saying it, covered in goosebumps.
But, undeniably, women love hearing such sweet talk, and Wu Mengting was no exception.
Her face flushed with embarrassment, smiling, she gave him a coquettish glance and said, "I know why you have one woman after another now, not only do you have money but can also say things women love to hear."
Chen Feng laughed, "I haven't said such sappy things to other women."
Wu Mengting pouted, "You say it's sappy yourself, and you still say it out loud?"
Chen Feng laughed heartily, "You love hearing it, so I said it to you."
"Oh, shut up. When do I ever love hearing this stuff?"
"Weren't your earlier reactions showing your interest?"
"I just don't like it."
Chen Feng looked serious, "Alright, then I won't say it anymore."
Wu Mengting: "..."
All along, Sun Xiaorui had been paying attention to them. Seeing how they seemed to be arguing at first and then started flirting, she felt a little envious and decided not to pay attention, focusing on her cooking instead.
After lunch, Chen Feng sat in the living room with the two women, drinking tea and watching TV, and took the chance to openly talk about his history with Liu Ying.
Including how he pursued her in his freshman year and the incident when she publicly lashed out at him before the whole class, saying something like, "I will never like you, so give up."
And how more than a month ago Liu Ying suddenly reached out to him, taking the initiative to flirt.
Finally, he concluded, "I'm just having fun with her. As soon as she crosses the line, I'd break up with her anytime. So, you don't need to take it seriously. Especially you, Little Rui, if you feel aggrieved or can't accept it, I respect you. We can remain friends, and you can continue living here until you feel ready to leave."
Sun Xiaorui flashes a bitter smile, saying, "Now I've been kept like a canary and pampered. Do you think, if I leave you, I can live decently and happily outside?"