Chapter 54: The Hardest Grace to Endure from a Beauty

Wu Mengting had high hopes and was quite confident.

However, when the two women caught up and Wu Mengting stepped forward to speak, Chen Feng rejected her without hesitation: "It really isn't convenient to go with you two. The two of us want our own private world."

These words struck like a bolt from the blue, leaving Wu Mengting stunned on the spot, speechless for a long time.

It seemed her previous thoughts had been nothing more than wishful thinking.

Only at this moment did she truly feel the sensation of a heartbreak.

Had she been rejected?

Or rather, would Chen Feng rather choose a woman like Sun Xiaorui, who could be kept, instead of a "good girl" like herself?

Hah, how delusional of her!

Wu Mengting's self-esteem and confidence were dealt a heavy blow.

Lin Wan, naturally sensing her emotions, said discontentedly, "Brother Feng, aren't those words a bit too hurtful? Besides, you two aren't even boyfriend and girlfriend yet, so how can you have a 'private world'?"

"We are lovers; of course it's a private world," Chen Feng replied calmly.

"Not boyfriend and girlfriend, but lovers? You two are certainly quite open," Lin Wan couldn't help but mock.

Sun Xiaorui also gave a calm, light chuckle and said, "We are both single, and we have feelings for each other, but the timing isn't quite right to be lovers. Starting as lovers is just right."

"I've really had enough of you two."

Seeing that Wu Mengting had been severely shaken, Lin Wan felt a surge of resentment toward the pair and refused to give them a pleasant look.

Chen Feng didn't mind this. He glanced at Wu Mengting, who stood there with her head lowered, staring blankly, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

*It is hardest to endure the favors of a beauty!*

If he didn't have a terminal illness right now, and such a pure, beautiful, and young woman showed interest in him, would he still be so polite? They would have been intimately involved long ago.

Pushing her away time and time again, severing ties with tears, was also painful for him, you know.

But precisely because the girl liked him so purely, he couldn't respond in his current situation, lest he ruin her.

From this perspective, Chen Feng truly wasn't a scumbag.

He could accept being a benefactor to Sun Xiaorui, but he couldn't accept the free offering of Wu Mengting.

He was just too kind-hearted!

"Let's go. Let's head back first. Didn't you book your flight for this afternoon? You should head out early."

After saying this, Chen Feng once again linked arms with Sun Xiaorui and continued walking forward.

Neither Lin Wan nor Wu Mengting followed immediately.

Only after they had walked a distance away did Lin Wan speak up to comfort her: "Alright, Tiantian, it's nothing. I think he's either blind or he hasn't moved past the shadow of his divorce and doesn't want to deal with emotions right now. It must be that. So, don't take it too much to heart."

"I'm fine. Also, can you turn off the livestream first?"

At Wu Mengting's request, although Lin Wan felt for her, she immediately said to the viewers in the livestream, "Sorry everyone, I have to end the stream now. I might go live again later. That's all for now, goodbye."

As soon as she ended the stream, Wu Mengting hugged her and began to sob sorrowfully.

Seeing this, Lin Wan felt helpless and could only pat her back to comfort her: "Alright, alright. You're making me feel so guilty. I shouldn't have egged you on; I've made you a laughingstock for everyone."

Saying this, Lin Wan herself felt even more upset.

She hurriedly took tissues from her bag to wipe Wu Mengting's tears, saying resentfully, "This Chen Feng is so disrespectful, making you lose face in front of so many viewers. He's so unromantic. If it's not meant to be, then it's not meant to be. There are plenty of men in this world, not to mention he's several years older than you and quite fat. There's really no need to be sad over him. Once we get back, I'll find you someone better."

After crying for a while, Wu Mengting's emotions finally settled somewhat.

Her sadness and tears this time were primarily due to the dual blow to her confidence and self-esteem.

The heartbreak was secondary.

After all, she and Chen Feng hadn't even started anything. So, strictly speaking, it wasn't a breakup.

It was just that, growing up, she had never been rejected like this—and twice as clearly, by the same man.

In truth, if Chen Feng had simply rejected her, she wouldn't have cried so much. It was mainly because Sun Xiaorui, the "mistress," was involved this time, which made it hard for her to accept.

She believed her qualities in all aspects were superior to Sun Xiaorui's. Since Chen Feng had said she was being kept by him, why couldn't he bring her along? Why did he have to exclude her to be alone with a mistress like Sun Xiaorui?

She was indignant! She was unwilling! She felt wronged!

On his end, Chen Feng certainly knew that his blunt rejection would hurt Wu Mengting's feelings.

But he was a good man, and doing this was truly for her own good.

He didn't want her to fall deeply for him, a divorced man with a terminal illness.

Otherwise, if they became a couple, his death would be a simple end for him, but what would happen to her?

"Brother Feng, actually, I don't mind being with them. Especially Mengting; I can tell she likes you. Rejecting her so directly makes her lose a lot of face."

Sun Xiaorui's words were reasonable, showing the "self-cultivation" of a mistress.

In reality, she certainly didn't want them to follow, but seeing Chen Feng looking somewhat gloomy, she said it.

This was a way of "retreating to advance," ensuring she wouldn't lose points in Chen Feng's heart.

Chen Feng shook his head and sighed, "Sigh, I'm doing this for her own good. I really don't want to start a new relationship right now; just consider it a psychological shadow. I'd rather maintain this harmonious relationship with you where we both get what we need."

"Thanks for the reminder," Sun Xiaorui rolled her eyes.

The two walked back to the center of the village and sat on a roadside bench to wait.

Ten minutes later, Lin Wan and Wu Mengting returned.

"Lin Wan, Mengting, let's say our goodbyes here. I wish you a safe journey."

"Until we meet again."

Chen Feng and Sun Xiaorui formally bid them farewell.

Lin Wan responded with a sour face, but Wu Mengting smiled and waved to them: "Alright then, until we meet again. I also wish you a safe journey. Goodbye!"

"Goodbye!"

Sun Xiaorui returned a polite smile, while Chen Feng merely nodded to her. The two turned and left arm in arm.

"Hypocrites!"

After Lin Wan made her dissatisfied comment, she also led Wu Mengting back to their inn.

There were only about three hours left before their scheduled flight, and it was over an hour's drive to the airport, so they had to leave immediately.

The next morning, Chen Feng and Sun Xiaorui left Arctic Village, first returning to Mo County, and then spent about a day visiting other attractions.

Around five in the afternoon, the two set off for their second stop—Wudalianchi in Hei County.

Since money was no object, they took a plane again.

However, because the distance between the two places was relatively short this time, there was only one round-trip flight. It was a smaller plane that flew at a lower altitude and was relatively slow.

It was essentially a sightseeing flight, allowing them to enjoy the scenery along the way from a low altitude.

It took over an hour to arrive. The two pulled their suitcases off the plane and walked toward the exit, chatting and laughing.

Then, Sun Xiaorui's eyes suddenly widened. She stopped in her tracks, looking in utter astonishment at two people sitting not far ahead.

Those two were none other than Lin Wan and Wu Mengting.

The two women looked exhausted, chatting idly, when they realized something and turned their heads simultaneously, spotting Chen Feng and Sun Xiaorui.