“Just like that, what’s that like?”
Feng Jin’s brow was tightly furrowed, a mass of question marks at Chu Chenyi’s ambiguous answer.
Just like that… what exactly was “that”? After spending so much time inside, this was the result? Chu Chenyi was truly useless.
“It’s just like that. I don’t know what’s like. She hasn’t forgiven me, but I feel like she’s not as angry with me as before.”
Chu Chenyi replied with deep frustration, unsure of what was happening. Lin Yuwei’s thoughts were currently too hard to fathom.
He had sincerely apologized and sworn to the heavens, yet Lin Yuwei remained unmoved, refusing to utter words of forgiveness.
This left him at a loss, not knowing what to do. He was afraid of saying the wrong thing again and angering Lin Yuwei further, so he had come out. He could only hope for some improvement tomorrow.
Feng Jin rolled her eyes, no longer able to conceal her disdain for Chu Chenyi. He was so useless, unable to even coax one person. It was a waste of time teaching him for so long.
“Did you tell Lin Yuwei everything I told you?”
“Yes, I told her exactly as you taught me. But she just said these matters were no longer related to her and that I should stop telling her about them in the future.”
It was over… It seemed Lin Yuwei was truly determined to sever ties with Chu Chenyi this time. It wouldn't be so easy to win her over now.
“Teach me again, are there any other good ways to say it? This stalemate can’t go on forever!”
Lin Yuwei’s belly was growing larger, and he was extremely worried about her staying here any longer. If Lin Yuwei still refused to return with him, he would have no choice but to stay here too.
This was a last resort. He would have to impose upon them for a while longer, believing that with time, Lin Yuwei would surely come to her senses.
This time, Feng Jin simply threw her hands up, indicating she was also at a loss.
“I’ve taught you everything I could. I have no other methods now. You’ll have to figure it out yourself.”
The master opens the door, but the cultivation is up to the individual. She felt she had done her duty as a master, wanting to impart all her lifelong learning to Chu Chenyi.
However, this disciple was too disappointing. No matter how hard she, the master, worked, it would all be in vain.
Chu Chenyi would have to strive on his own. The outcome would be his own destiny.
“You’re just going to abandon me?”
Upon hearing this, Chu Chenyi was on the verge of leaping three feet high. He rushed in front of Feng Jin, bombarding her with questions, expressing his extreme dissatisfaction with her current indifferent attitude.
This was the most crucial moment, with success or failure hinging on this. Yet, Feng Jin was throwing a tantrum now, deliberately undermining him and showing him no respect at all.
“Stop shouting, you’re deafening me!”
Feng Jin berated him angrily, clearly displeased with Chu Chenyi’s current yelling.
Had he forgotten whose territory they were in? He was the one seeking her help. Was this how Chu Chenyi behaved when asking for favors? This arrogant and excessive behavior showed complete disregard for her.
Seeing Feng Jin’s displeasure, Ling Mohan stepped forward, firmly shielding Feng Jin behind him, and intimidating Chu Chenyi with his imposing presence.
When you are under someone else’s roof, you must bow your head. Who could he blame but himself for being alone against two people? Even in a one-on-one fight, he was no match for Ling Mohan, let alone in the current situation, which already sealed his fate as the loser.
Despite his inner dissatisfaction, Chu Chenyi had no choice but to suppress his anger, grudgingly sitting aside. His entire posture appeared solitary and dejected, making him look utterly wronged.
“I’m just anxious. I was helpless and relying entirely on Feng Jin. If you’re not going to help, what am I to do alone?”
In this predicament, he was burning with anxiety, placing all his hopes on Feng Jin alone. If Feng Jin abandoned him, he would have absolutely no hope left, no different from falling into hell.
Feng Jin, looking at his pitiable display, rolled her eyes in exasperation. She never knew Chu Chenyi had such a side to him before. Now, he looked like a child who hadn’t gotten their candy, throwing a tantrum when wronged.
“Get up quickly. No matter what, you are a dignified prince. Sitting here shamelessly, what impression does that give? Aren’t you afraid people will laugh at you?”
Feng Jin kicked Chu Chenyi’s backside. Regardless, he was a prince, a prince officially enfeoffed by the emperor. Sitting shamelessly on the steps, what would the servants think if they saw? He wasn’t even embarrassed.
“I won’t get up. If you don’t agree to my request, I will absolutely not get up!”
Chu Chenyi was truly being unreasonable now, determined to pester Feng Jin until she agreed.
He had already lost all face and dignity, so he might as well go all the way. There was no need for any more pretense.
“You… you really are…”
Feng Jin pressed her forehead in exasperation. She was truly stuck with these two, a husband and wife duo, like sticky plaster, refusing to let go no matter what.
“Are you really going to sit here and not leave?” Feng Jin asked again, with remarkable good temper.
Chu Chenyi didn’t think much of it and replied with a firm, decisive tone, “Yes. If you don’t agree, I absolutely will not stand up!”
He had given up all pretense today, throwing caution to the wind. He couldn’t believe Feng Jin would truly just watch him sit there alone.
After all, he was a prince. The reputation of the Ling Mansion for neglecting and snubbing a prince would not sound good if it spread.
Feng Jin’s lips twitched uncontrollably. After some thought, she calmly opened her mouth and said, “Very well. Since Your Highness Prince Jing does not wish to leave, no amount of persuasion from me will help. Then I must trouble Your Highness Prince Jing to continue sitting here. I shall take my leave.”
She had no intention of indulging him further. If he wanted to sit there, then let him continue to sit. She would absolutely not utter another word of persuasion.
As her voice faded, under Chu Chenyi’s gaze, Feng Jin resolutely turned and walked away, her steps swift and unwavering.