Dong Hua answered the phone and whispered into it.
When he hung up, his face was filled with ferocity and triumph.
At the same time, he uttered a cold remark from the depths of his throat.
"You want to compete with me? We'll see!"
Lu Feng and Lin Mei returned to the villa. In just half a day, the Lin family villa had undergone a complete transformation.
The originally elegant and luxurious decor was instantly changed. Red "囍" characters, symbolizing joy, were visible everywhere – on windows, doors, and as far as the eye could see.
Lin Feng had specifically stayed home to help.
Upon seeing Lin Mei and Lu Feng, Lin Feng's face lit up with joy.
"Lin Mei, Lu Feng, congratulations!"
Lu Feng smiled at Lin Feng. Seeing Lin Feng reminded Lin Mei of her father.
"Where's Dad?" she asked softly.
Lin Feng didn't hesitate. With double happiness arriving, there was no reason for him to be evasive.
"Dad, it's probably the good luck from your wedding. Not long ago, Dad's health has completely recovered."
"Really?"
Lin Feng's lips curved. "Of course, why would I lie to you?"
At this moment, the entire villa was filled with a festive and joyful atmosphere.
Lin Mei took Lu Feng to see Lin Dong, and soon after, they returned to Lin Mei's room.
Although there was a tradition that the groom should not enter the bride's room before the wedding, Lin Mei didn't care about such things. Now, as long as she was with Lu Feng, she was content. As for those other superficial customs, whether there were more or fewer, they couldn't stir even the slightest ripple in her heart.
Lu Feng sat on a sofa in a corner of the room. Although he had left Dong Ye's place decisively, he was still human, after all.
His mind raced, and he felt that what he had done earlier was a bit excessive.
Lu Feng was not one to be indecisive, but on this matter, for some reason, he felt as if he were stuck in a mire.
After weighing things up, he looked up and asked Lin Mei.
"Was I wrong to do this?"
Lin Mei shook her head.
"Everyone has their own choices, don't they? Besides, since this is the outcome, thinking about it further is useless!"
Lin Mei's words were like a beacon, illuminating his mind.
It was supposed to be a joyous day, but he was here brooding over it. What was the point?
With this thought, a faint smile returned to Lu Feng's face.
He then glanced at Lin Mei and said,
"Alright, let's rest for a bit. I need to tell my master our good news later!"
Seeing Lu Feng emerge from his somber mood, Lin Mei, though maintaining a calm facade, couldn't help but feel a hint of amusement welling up inside her.
Lin Mei rolled up her sleeves and checked the time.
"It's almost noon now. Let's go after we eat."
"Okay!"
In the villa, perhaps because a special day was approaching, even the midday meal tasted delicious and appetizing to Lu Feng.
Happy and beautiful moments are fleeting.
Before long, lunch was over. After a short rest, it was already two o'clock in the afternoon.
Going to the mountain at this time would allow them to return before evening.
Timing it perfectly, Lin Mei took Lu Feng straight to where Lu Feng cultivated.
Familiar with the way, Lin Mei and Lu Feng soon arrived at a small path leading up the mountain.
"I must say, this place is quite serene," Lin Mei remarked as she followed Lu Feng, unable to help but sigh.
If it weren't for Lu Feng, she estimated she would never have imagined that there was such a secluded, paradise-like place near Southeast City.
The two ascended the steps.
Before long, an ancient Taoist temple came into Lu Feng's view.
As Lin Mei was about to take a few more steps forward, she was stopped by someone.
There weren't many people in this place to begin with.
Noticing the woman who appeared before him, the person immediately spoke.
"May I ask what you are here for?"
As Lin Mei was about to speak, Lu Feng's voice cut in ahead of her. "It's me, Lu Feng. Senior Brother, don't you recognize me?"
Upon hearing the familiar name, the person who had stopped Lin Mei immediately looked over.
When his gaze fell upon Lu Feng's face, the person was struck as if by a bolt of lightning.
His face was filled with an astonishment that words could not describe.
"Junior Brother, why have you returned? And who is this?"
It was not something that could be explained in a moment, nor was there an urgent need. Lu Feng glanced at the person before him and said slowly,
"Where is my master? I've come to see him. Besides, I've completed the task he assigned me."
Hearing this, the astonishment on the face of the person who had stopped Lin Mei immediately turned into joy.
Completing the master's task meant that the junior brothers could now spend time together.
Wasn't this the greatest news?
Indeed, ever since Lu Feng had left, he, as the senior brother, had missed him.
"Alright, I'll go tell Master right away!" With that, he couldn't bear to waste another second and turned, running up the mountain.
"Let's go."
By the time Lu Feng led Lin Mei into the courtyard of the Taoist temple, Lu Feng's senior brother was already waiting there.
Beside him, Lu Feng saw an incredibly familiar figure.
Upon seeing this person, for some reason, Lu Feng felt a surge of bitterness welling up in his eyes.
"Master, your disciple has completed what you entrusted me with!"
With that, Lu Feng's knees buckled, and he knelt directly on the ground.
Hearing this, Lu Feng's master immediately showed a look of relief.
"Is that so? That's wonderful. It means I haven't been a master in vain." Noticing that Lu Feng was still kneeling, he immediately helped him up from the ground.
"Quick, get up!"
"Someone, bring tea!"
As his eyes gradually leveled, the man then noticed a strikingly beautiful and unusually dressed girl standing not far behind Lu Feng.
This made him puzzled.
"And who is this?"
Lu Feng emerged from his overly excited state.
"Master, I've returned not only to see you and tell you that I've found Dong Ye, but also to share some joyous news with you."
"What joyous news?"
Not only Lu Feng's master, but everyone gathered around in the courtyard, hearing this, turned their curious gazes towards Lu Feng.
At this moment, the warm tea was served.
Lu Feng took a sip of tea and recounted the entire story, from beginning to end.
It took a full hour.
After listening to this experience, which was as dramatic and bizarre as a script, it wasn't just Lu Feng's master; his senior brother also had his mouth agape, his eyes wide as if they might pop out of their sockets at any moment.
It was like something out of a story.
But Lin Mei was real, and she couldn't be mistaken.
Lu Feng's master broke the silence that had fallen due to their astonishment.
"This master congratulates you. Please visit often in the future!"
As the wedding day was just around the corner, Lu Feng's master could not insist on them staying longer.
After spending about two to three hours at the Taoist temple, Lin Mei and Lu Feng descended the mountain, surrounded by a group of people.
After a round of farewells, the vehicle turned around a bend and headed straight for Southeast City.
"I didn't expect your master to be such a nice person," Lin Mei said softly, steering the car.
Lu Feng smiled slightly at her praise.
"He is."
Just as he was about to continue the conversation, his gaze inadvertently swept forward, and Lu Feng's facial muscles began to tremble uncontrollably.