Chapter 588: Chapter 325: Principles Issue
The person who came over this time was Li Liqin. The two hadn’t met since that unsuccessful blind date, but unexpectedly met here today.
"It’s quite a coincidence."
After saying this, Chen Feng realized that he had just said the same thing to Han Shipei beside him.
"Are you... on a date?"
Li Liqin looked at him with a half-smile.
"Oh, no. She’s a friend of a friend. We just happened to bump into each other here not long ago."
Although Chen Feng didn’t want to explain too much to her, he didn’t want to be associated with a woman he had just learned the name of, after all, they weren’t even acquaintances.
"Oh, I see."
Li Liqin felt inexplicably relieved, smiled at Han Shipei, nodded, and introduced herself, "My name is Li Liqin, I’m a friend of Chen Feng’s. What’s your name?"
As a member of the upper echelons, Li Liqin was also a senior partner in her company, exuding a strong aura.
More importantly, she was beautiful and not inferior to Han Shipei.
This put some pressure on Han Shipei.
Previously, Jin Xinyan, in terms of aura, age, and appearance, had an edge over her, and now there was another one.
Truly, outstanding men are always surrounded by excellent women. While feeling this deep down, Han Shipei quickly gathered her spirits and boosted her fighting spirit.
Because there were many competitors, it made Chen Feng appear all the more desirable. Without a doubt, he was a very popular man.
"My name is Han Shipei, nice to meet you."
Han Shipei responded to Li Liqin with a seemingly natural and graceful smile.
However, Li Liqin didn’t pay any more attention to her. She just looked at Chen Feng and said, "Since we’ve met, let’s go for a walk together."
With only a slight hesitation, Chen Feng nodded in agreement, "Sure, let’s walk."
After speaking, Chen Feng ignored Han Shipei. After all, he wasn’t familiar with her and naturally didn’t want to bring her along. So he headed off with Li Liqin.
Nevertheless, Han Shipei certainly didn’t want to miss this opportunity. She quickly followed and caught up with Chen Feng on his other side, smiling as she said, "You don’t mind if an extra beauty joins you, do you?"
Of course, Chen Feng minded a little, but thinking of Hong Xiaodan and considering that this woman in the restaurant had somehow helped him, he didn’t really want to walk with just Li Liqin.
So, Chen Feng slightly nodded and said, "Of course, I don’t mind. Let’s go together."
Seeing Chen Feng really didn’t mind, Han Shipei was thrilled. She had been worried and even prepared for rejection. Yet, it seemed Chen Feng wasn’t entirely dismissive of her.
This was undoubtedly a good sign, giving her great encouragement.
Chen Feng’s acceptance made Li Liqin frown. She certainly minded Han Shipei tagging along. All being women, unfamiliar with each other, and the natural repulsion between same sexes, she obviously disliked her being the third wheel between herself and Chen Feng.
"Chen Feng, how long have you known this friend of yours?"
Li Liqin had already noticed there wasn’t much between Chen Feng and Han Shipei, it seemed they really just ran into each other by chance, then this woman clung on.
Thus, Li Liqin didn’t bother acknowledging this woman earlier.
But for this woman to shamelessly cling to Chen Feng even after her arrival, well, that was something else.
No wonder she was being sarcastic.
Hearing her biting words, Han Shipei was frustrated but couldn’t show it.
Of course, Chen Feng couldn’t say they just met, otherwise, it would be awkward for everyone, so he smiled vaguely, "Not long."
"Oh, I thought you hadn’t known each other for long. So it’s true."
Li Liqin had an expression of seeing through everything.
This made Han Shipei uncomfortable, so she couldn’t help but retort, "And how long have you known Chen Feng?"
Li Liqin gave her a sidelong glance, with a smirk, "Longer than you."
Hearing this, Han Shipei was instantly angry enough to hit someone. Holding back her anger, she mimicked her tone, "Oh, I also thought you wouldn’t have known him long. I guessed right."
Now it was Li Liqin’s turn to feel like hitting someone: This woman was so infuriating, mimicking her words.
These two women were no pushovers, and though Chen Feng found it amusing, he didn’t really want them to start a quarrel. It would be embarrassing in such a public place if things got out of hand.
So, Chen Feng shifted the topic and said to them, "How about we go over there and pick up an electric bike to ride around the lake? Walking is a bit tiring."
"Sure, let’s get one right away." Han Shipei immediately responded.
Li Liqin didn’t object either. She came out this time just to relax.
The three of them quickly went to the nearby docking spot and each picked up an electric bike.
These shared electric bikes were much more convenient and less strenuous than bicycles.
They began riding, starting and stopping around East Lake, enjoying the scenery with laughter and conversation, the atmosphere becoming much more harmonious, without further conflict.
Like this, time flew by, and before they completed circling East Lake, nearly two hours had passed. They checked the time and realized it was almost 5 PM.
At this time, Chen Feng received a message from Sun Xiaorui, saying she and Wu Mengting were on their way back.
Since she was returning, Chen Feng naturally didn’t want to hang around with these two women any longer. He wasn’t familiar with them anyway, and he didn’t want to get involved with either.
Women like Li Liqin were clearly strong career professionals, not young anymore, and if he were to develop something further with her, it would be towards a relationship leading to marriage. That’s not what Chen Feng wanted.
Moreover, her uncle was Li Shengping. Chen Feng certainly wouldn’t mess around with her.
Being friends was fine, but they couldn’t be lovers.
As for Han Shipei, though Chen Feng didn’t know her well, her forwardness, coupled with her being friends with Hong Xiaodan, made him naturally cautious.
Riding shared electric bikes around East Lake with them was one thing, going further would be something Chen Feng couldn’t do. Even if he were in trouble, he wouldn’t turn to these two women for help.
It was a matter of principle.
Chen Feng was eager to return home to wait for Sun Xiaorui, so as soon as she messaged, he said he had something to do and needed to leave.
The two women, seeing that they were having fun, were disappointed when Chen Feng, the only male lead, said he needed to leave.
"Chen Feng, is there anything that requires you to go back now? You’re ruining the fun. Just when we’re having a good time, you’re leaving, what’s that about?" Li Liqin said, displeased with a stern face.
Han Shipei also rarely chimed in, "Brother Feng, if it’s not urgent, just accompany us a bit longer. At worst, we’ll treat you to dinner afterwards."
Li Liqin quickly added, "Exactly. Chen Feng, if you leave now, I’ll be very upset."
Han Shipei continued to urge, "Brother Feng, both of us beauties are asking you, shouldn’t you show some gentlemanly spirit?"