Chapter 51: Knowing When to Let Go

Eating with three beautiful women, none of whom he disliked, naturally made Chen Feng happy.

He was especially delighted when Lin Wan told him that the "trashy viewers" in her livestream were so envious and jealous they wanted to punch him.

That is just how people are; when you have something others don't, you feel happy and blessed. Making others jealous and envious is also a source of one's own joy.

Especially for someone nearing death, this kind of pleasure and happiness was all the more precious. With every day lived being one day less, Chen Feng wanted to be happy every single day.

There were many restaurants in the village—one could say they were everywhere. After the three women compared ratings online, they finally settled on one.

It was a family-run establishment. The plump proprietress was very warm and hospitable. The four of them sat in a private room and ordered about ten dishes.

If they were in Xiuzhou, ten dishes certainly wouldn't be enough for four people. But this was Northeast China; setting aside the flavor for a moment, the portions were massive. This was the local tradition—even restaurant owners couldn't intentionally shrink the portions too much. Thus, ten dishes were plenty for the four of them.

Sure enough, as the dishes were brought out one after another, every single one was substantial. The goose stew featured an entire goose without any pretension; that single dish alone was enough to feed the three women. The other dishes, like the iron pot fish and the clay pot meat, were also very authentic.

By the time they finished, everyone was quite stuffed. This was especially true for Chen Feng; since the three women were afraid of gaining weight from eating meat, he ended up eating most of it.

After leaving the restaurant, the four of them walked slowly, treating it like a stroll.

However, not long after, the tycoon in Lin Wan's livestream sent another "Super Fire" gift, requesting that Chen Feng and Sun Xiaorui introduce themselves.

Sun Xiaorui didn't mind at all. She was very comfortable in front of the camera, waving grandly and introducing herself: "Hi everyone, my name is Sun Xiaorui, and I'm currently living in Xiuzhou. This is my real name, by the way. I used to stream on Guyu Live, but I only did it intermittently for two or three months before stopping. Um, thank you for the tip, Brother Longxiao! Hehe, I get to keep half of this Super Fire. Thank you!"

"Brother Feng, your turn."

As soon as Sun Xiaorui finished, Lin Wan turned the camera toward Chen Feng.

Although Chen Feng didn't mind making a cameo in a livestream, he hadn't expected to actually be on camera, so he waved his hand dismissively. "I'll pass."

"Don't be like that. Just a brief introduction. Big boss Longxiao already tipped, so show some respect. Brother Feng, help me out, please!"

Acting spoiled is one of the essential skills of a female streamer, and Lin Wan was quite proficient at it.

Unable to withstand it, Chen Feng could only wave at the camera somewhat perfunctorily. "My name is Chen Feng, I'm from Lu City, and I'm currently living in Xiuzhou as well. I'm traveling with Xiao Sun this time. There, done."

Only then did Lin Wan let him off. To his surprise, the tycoon Longxiao was very generous, sending another two Super Fire gifts. This display of extravagant spending made even Chen Feng, who had a net worth of tens of millions, feel a sense of admiration. He certainly couldn't do that.

Lin Wan and Sun Xiaorui worked in perfect tandem to thank the tycoon.

The four of them chatted as they walked. Lin Wan and Sun Xiaorui, in particular, cooperated so well that they built a great atmosphere in the livestream. Combined with the recent Super Fire tips, many people were drawn in. Once they saw two beautiful streamers, most of the viewers—who were predominantly male—stayed without fail.

In an instant, the popularity of Lin Wan's livestream surged again, leaving her beaming with joy.

The girls stayed behind to focus on the stream, while Wu Mengting and Chen Feng walked ahead.

"Brother Feng, how did you get with her? How long have you known each other?" Wu Mengting turned to glance at Sun Xiaorui, who was playing along with Lin Wan, and lowered her voice so they wouldn't hear.

Chen Feng also lowered his voice slightly. "I've only known her for a few days."

"You got together in just a few days? How is that possible? Are you really that charming?" Wu Mengting asked three questions in a row, expressing her skepticism.

Chen Feng thought to himself: *We haven't known each other long either, and yet you're already interested in me?* He could only say that when luck comes, it cannot be stopped.

Chen Feng looked at her sideways without saying a word.

Wu Mengting avoided his gaze and lowered her head slightly. "Fine. I admit you have some charm. But for her to throw herself into your arms after just a few days... it's still a bit inconceivable."

Chen Feng leaned close to her ear and whispered, "I'm keeping her as a mistress."

Wu Mengting had been feeling a bit shy when Chen Feng leaned in, but upon hearing his words, she froze in place. Chen Feng, however, did not stop; he continued walking as if nothing had happened.

"Tingting, what's wrong? Why did you stop?" Lin Wan asked curiously as she caught up.

"Oh, it's nothing." Wu Mengting snapped out of it, gave Sun Xiaorui a strange look, and then hurried to catch up with Chen Feng.

Seeing this, Lin Wan couldn't help but tease in a low voice, "Sister Sun, aren't you worried about Brother Feng and Tingting?"

Love triangles are something everyone enjoys, especially when it's a love triangle happening live on stream with real people rather than actors. This undoubtedly satisfied the curiosity and gossip-hungry nature of the viewers. Lin Wan knew this well, so she dutifully created topics and stirred the pot.

Sun Xiaorui knew this too, and she didn't mind being used for content; after all, she was making money. She currently earned fifty to sixty thousand a month, but she never complained about having too much money. Making several thousand or even ten thousand just by talking during a stream—how could she not be willing?

"Of course I'm worried. But whether it's a man or a woman, if you can't hold their heart, trying to tie them down will only have the opposite effect. So, when necessary, you must know how to let go and let them go. As long as you truly love him, are willing to wait for him, and support him silently from behind, I believe one day he will be moved and realize that you are the one most suited for him."

These words were very romantic, but also very "green tea"—though most people wouldn't be able to tell.

"Are you really that confident that he'll come back after you let him go? What if he leaves and never returns?" Lin Wan played her part as the foil perfectly.

Sun Xiaorui sighed, fully immersed in the role. "If that truly happens, I can only sigh. To have him was my blessing; to lose him is my fate."

"Sigh, you're so devoted that I feel bad even trying to help our Tingting," Lin Wan said sympathetically.

Sun Xiaorui shook her head. "You don't need to pity me. I'm in a very good place right now. I like Brother Feng very much, but liking someone doesn't necessarily mean possessing them; one must also know how to let go. If he wants to leave me, I will never force him to stay. But if he comes back, I will certainly do my utmost to be his woman."

This display of deep affection and rationality immediately moved the viewers in the livestream. It instantly triggered another wave of tips: the tycoon Longxiao sent three Super Fires in a row, and another tycoon sent a Super Fire. There were many other gifts of various sizes as well.

The two women were overjoyed and quickly offered another round of thanks. Lin Wan suddenly looked at Sun Xiaorui with newfound respect. *She really is a pro!*