Ling Feng had no intention of getting involved in these matters.
He had only come to buy a ring today and did not expect to encounter such unpleasantness.
However, upon hearing the women kneeling nearby pouring out their grievances and begging for mercy, he couldn't help but frown slightly.
Yang Fei, naturally, saw the change in Ling Feng's expression clearly. He immediately berated the crowd around them, "All of you, shut up and stand up!"
Instantly, the surroundings fell silent. The manager was helped up, his whole body trembling like a sieve!
He felt as though his soul might depart his body at any moment.
What a joke!
The two people before him were terrifying beings who could casually command the head of the Ling family. Their status was too high. If Ling Feng and the other were in the clouds, then this manager was in the mud.
This was the true difference between clouds and mud!
Ling Feng, however, did not even glance at the extremely anxious manager. Instead, he turned his gaze to the women.
"What's going on with you all? Do you have nothing else to do besides relying on men? I see many women living perfectly fine lives now. It is you who are choosing to degenerate!"
Ling Feng's words carried both inquiry and reprimand!
The women all shivered. At this moment, they dared not speak.
Ling Feng frowned slightly and then looked at the woman who had previously claimed she was forced by Geng Hui to become his concubine.
"You said earlier that you were coerced by Geng Hui? What is this about?"
The woman was startled and instinctively took a step back, almost collapsing to her knees before Ling Feng. She then stammered, "I, I was coerced by Geng Hui. I was originally attending university. Later, during the era of全民武道 (Quanmin Wudao - Universal Martial Arts), Geng Hui, relying on his family's wealth, influence, and martial prowess, took advantage of me..."
Beside her, another woman seemed quite astute. Seeing that Ling Feng was listening to her sister's words, her eyes lit up!
Before her sister could finish speaking, this woman interjected, "Sir, your status is noble, and you wouldn't understand us low-born women. In reality, women have become mere appendages to men, many are treated as commodities, even as slaves. In the martial arts era, men's physical structure inherently possesses greater strength, and their cultivation progresses much faster than ours. We are weak, so we can only be bullied. This is reality. I know you are a good person, but you truly don't understand..."
"Hmm, now I understand!" Ling Feng coldly interrupted the woman. But then he said to her, word by word, "What you have said, I understand, and I can empathize with. However, reality is the same for everyone, fair to all. If men are weak, they are also bullied. I also know many women are strong. Being from a humble background is one aspect; being suppressed by your surroundings and ultimately submitting is also your choice! If your mindset cannot change, then no one can change your destiny!"
As Ling Feng finished speaking, the women fell silent.
Even the terrified manager subconsciously nodded. Clearly, some of Ling Feng's words had won them over!
Many years ago, women's status and position were greatly elevated. During that time, many feminist movements emerged, and men had to spend their entire fortunes to marry a wife!
Even then, they could only possess a woman who had been with many others. Was this fair to the men at that time?
In the agricultural era, women's status was lower than men's.
Now, in the martial arts era, women's status is also generally lower than men's. Why is this?
It is because women subconsciously consider themselves as appendages to men, and subconsciously believe they are weaker than men!
This is a problem that stems from the mindset. No one can save them.
This era does not allow for the existence of those "feminist" women from the past, because they have no value!
This is a cycle, a change of eras, which no one can or needs to change. The strong will strengthen themselves, while the weak can only be bullied forever!
Waving them away, Ling Feng then turned to the manager, "I will not hold you accountable for what happened before. I want the best ring you have here! For a wedding!"
"Yes! Thank you, sir. I'll get it for you right away!"
The manager nodded repeatedly, but at that moment, a furious shout came from outside, "Bastard, this gentleman is magnanimous and won't hold it against you, but I can't let you off!"
Ling Feng frowned slightly.
The manager was so frightened that he collapsed onto the ground, "Chairman, why, why are you here?"
The person who arrived was the true owner of this jewelry store, or rather, the true owner of this large group!
Dong Jinghua.
Dong Jinghua was a middle-aged man who looked like a martial artist. However, those familiar with him knew that he was the largest jewelry merchant in the entire North China Security Zone.
"The first rule of our company is not to judge people by their appearance. You have offended a guest here. What kind of garbage are you? From today onwards, you are forbidden from appearing in any of my group's companies. Get out!"
Dong Jinghua roared. The manager let out a desperate wail and begged for mercy.
But before he could say anything more, several bodyguards beside Dong Jinghua had already thrown the manager out.
As the manager was thrown out, Dong Jinghua cupped his hands towards Ling Feng and the other, "I apologize, gentlemen. As a token of our apology, all your expenses here today are on the house!"
Ling Feng heard this and looked back at Dong Jinghua, "Did someone from the Ling family send you?"
Dong Jinghua paused at this, raising an eyebrow, "The Ling family head did call me, but he didn't tell me to come. I came of my own accord. Since you know the Ling family head, please give me some face. Today's incident was indeed due to our company's poor management. We are in the wrong, and I apologize to you!"
With that, Dong Jinghua bowed respectfully to Ling Feng. Regardless of the other party's status, Dong Jinghua expressed his sincerity. However, if Ling Feng were to be unreasonable, Dong Jinghua would only go so far.
Ling Feng seemed slightly surprised but then nodded, "Alright, I haven't taken this matter to heart. I'm just here to buy a ring, for a wedding!"
"Good, bring the items!" Dong Jinghua called out, and someone from outside brought a box of items from a car.
Soon, the items were placed before Ling Feng.
"This contains jewelry and accessories I brought from the Kyoto Security Zone, including rings. They are all masterworks. If you choose one today, I, Dong Jinghua, will give it to you for free!"
Dong Jinghua was quite generous. As he spoke, he opened the combination lock case.
Instantly, a dazzling array of gems and treasures was released from within!
Ling Feng's eyes lit up at the sight. There were indeed many items inside, and their quality was very good.
There were fewer diamonds, and mostly famous gemstones!
They were all of considerable value.
Ling Feng's gaze, however, settled on a pair of wedding rings inlaid with black gemstones!
"Is this... meteorite?"
Ling Feng was slightly surprised.
Dong Jinghua's eyes also lit up, "Haha, I didn't expect you to be a connoisseur, sir. That's right, these were made from the core of a meteorite!"