The next morning, Chen Feng stuck to his running routine. After completing a lap along the riverbank by his old home, he found Wu Mengting and Guo Mengyao already awake and having breakfast. They were enjoying the local specialty wontons, likely handmade by his mother.

Chen Feng didn’t greet them; he only showed his face briefly before heading to the back room to take a shower. His change of clothes was still there, and since both women were already up, there was nothing to avoid.

After his shower, he discovered his parents had already left for work, and the two women, having finished their breakfast, were waiting for him.

"When are you planning to leave?"

The first thing Chen Feng said sounded somewhat like a dismissal.

Whether it was Wu Mengting or Guo Mengyao, he wasn’t particularly fond of them at the moment, especially with them together. Furthermore, the fact that Wu Mengting had even invited Guo Mengyao to share a bed the previous night made Chen Feng suspect some kind of conspiracy.

So, it was best if they didn’t stick together.

The two women, of course, found Chen Feng’s words somewhat unpleasant to hear.

Guo Mengyao directly retorted with dissatisfaction, "You want us to leave so soon?"

Chen Feng naturally replied, "You both have jobs, and the Mid-Autumn Festival is over. Shouldn’t you go back to work soon?"

Guo Mengyao confidently declared, "I’m the boss. I decide when I work."

Wu Mengting, on the other hand, smiled and said, "I’ve already taken three days off. Today is only the second day; I won’t go back until tomorrow afternoon."

"Suit yourselves then."

Chen Feng shrugged indifferently and went to have some wontons.

The two women exchanged a glance, and then Wu Mengting asked Chen Feng, "How’s the jewelry store coming along? Do you need my help?"

"No need. I’ve already found a place; I’m just waiting for the brand representatives to come and approve it. Then we can start employee training and store renovation. It should be ready within a month or two."

"So, does that mean you’ll be staying here for a while?"

"No need. I’ll return to Xiu Zhou in a few days."

"Then who will you leave the jewelry store preparations to? Your parents obviously can’t handle it."

Chen Feng looked up at Wu Mengting and Guo Mengyao and calmly said, "Someone’s helping me. It’s a junior high school classmate of mine who used to run a jewelry store. It’s quite fitting for her to assist with my store’s preparations."

"Is it a man or a woman?" Wu Mengting inquired naturally.

"A woman." Chen Feng continued eating his wontons calmly, "You also know her. It’s Yu Xiaohui, who used to be our neighbor. I’m currently in a relationship with her; Mengyao knows about this. We even had a meal together last time."

Both women froze upon hearing this. After exchanging a quick glance, Guo Mengyao awkwardly added, "That’s true. We met and had a meal together. His junior high classmate seemed pretty nice."

Wu Mengting now realized that Chen Feng had seen through her prior knowledge and was clearly intentionally trying to provoke her with such remarks.

Although she felt a bit angry inside, considering his other women, his condition, and their agreement, she managed to keep her emotions in check.

"In that case, I’m relieved. I’m sure she can help you with this."

Wu Mengting displayed the generosity and tolerance expected of her.

Her attitude made Chen Feng feel like he was a petulant child, which felt rather immature.

This feeling wasn’t pleasant, which was one reason he was currently reluctant to spend too much time with Wu Mengting.

Chen Feng kept his head down, engrossed in his wontons, and didn’t speak further.

The two women also remained silent, sitting and watching him eat.

This made Chen Feng feel a bit uneasy, but he quickly reminded himself that these two women had been physically close with him, so it wasn’t a big deal.

After finishing his breakfast, he wiped his mouth with a napkin and said to them, "I’m heading out now. Are you planning to stay at my house, or are we going out together?"

Guo Mengyao stood up first and said, "I’ll head to work now then."

Wu Mengting slightly furrowed her brows and asked, "Where are you going?"

Chen Feng candidly replied, "To meet with Xiao Hui to discuss the jewelry store preparations."

"Oh, then go ahead."

Wu Mengting didn’t seem the least bit angry, which, surprisingly, put Chen Feng in a bad mood.

But he didn’t say much more. After briefly tidying up in the back room, he came out again and noticed Guo Mengyao had already left, while Wu Mengting was still waiting there.

"When do you expect to be back?" Wu Mengting inquired.

"It’s hard to say, maybe tonight," Chen Feng casually replied.

"Then I might not wait for you. I originally planned to spend the day with you here and then head back to my parents’ place for dinner, leaving for Xiu Zhou tomorrow afternoon."

"There’s plenty of time. I’ll head back in a few days too."

"Alright, then I’ll just head back to my parents’ place now."

"It’s up to you. I’ll be back in Xiu Zhou in a few days."

"Okay."

With the conversation over, Chen Feng drove off.

Wu Mengting watched as Chen Feng left, maintaining a calm exterior despite feeling a touch of bitterness inside.

She was well aware of Chen Feng’s attitude towards her, often deliberately avoiding her, which to her was a sign of guilt.

He was clearly trying to back out of the pace they had previously agreed upon.

This, of course, troubled her, and joining forces with Guo Mengyao had been a premeditated plan, though it involved some calculated considerations.

With the end of their agreed six-month period approaching in just over ten days, she was determined to make sure Chen Feng honored their agreement.

If possible, she wanted to avoid having to allocate two lover slots; that would be the best outcome.

If that wasn’t possible, she’d consider giving Chen Feng a buffer period, like two months, certainly no more than three.

If even that wasn’t viable, she’d reluctantly and painfully offer one slot to Sun Xiaorui.

Since the two of them were now living with Chen Feng and working at the same company, secretly balancing out Lu Sijia, they had already reached an understanding. If Chen Feng wanted an extra lover, she could barely accept it—at least it would be better than others.

If one slot for Sun Xiaorui still wasn’t feasible, her bottom line would extend to two slots.

Concerning the second slot, it wasn’t necessarily reserved for Guo Mengyao.

However, currently, Guo Mengyao was a preferable option for her, alongside Yu Xiaohui.

In some respects, Yu Xiaohui might even be a better candidate for the second slot.

The reason being Yu Xiaohui had two children, which made it almost impossible for Chen Feng to marry a woman with two kids.

Although Guo Mengyao also had a child, the odds of Chen Feng marrying her were still higher than those with Yu Xiaohui.

Nonetheless, Yu Xiaohui’s seemingly weak personality, lacking the assertiveness of a female CEO like Guo Mengyao, might not be capable of keeping Chen Feng in check.

Of course, Chen Feng was unaware of Wu Mengting’s thoughts and calculations, but he was indeed pondering how to avoid fulfilling the initial agreement he made with her.