My Life with Narration-Chapter 255 - 254: Xu Feng’s Fury

What’s the most effective way to humiliate a man? Either it’s small, or it’s fast.

This also explains why a simple gesture can completely break a small-minded man; it’s a common weakness among men, and Xu Feng is no exception.

And the look that woman gave Xu Feng was like the final stab to his heart, making it impossible for him to hold it together, hence his loss of composure.

A Mercedes-Benz was slowly driving down the road at a very leisurely pace. Su Qing sat quietly, deep in thought, trying to come up with effective solutions.

On the other hand, Shen Yi sat slumped in the passenger seat like a sack of loose sand, giving off a deeply fatigued impression.

Perhaps it was the alcohol; her cheeks had a slight blush, making her look particularly alluring.

"Were you deliberately trying to provoke him?" Shen Yi asked softly, turning her head with interest to look at him, a hint of an unmistakable smile on her lips.

Hearing this, Su Qing didn’t divert his gaze from the road, simply responding with a gentle "Mhm."

Indeed, he was trying to infuriate Xu Feng because people tend to make poor choices when they’re angry.

Of course, the target wasn’t him or Shen Yi. After all, in a lawful society, no matter how angry you are, what can you do? Bite me?

If he actually attempted anything underhanded, that would be great. His role as an internet security consultant would come in handy. Being somewhat involved with the police, a situation like this would be walking right into his trap.

However, it was obvious that Xu Feng was quite a bit more clever than the landlady’s ex-husband. Both faced internal company issues and cash flow problems, but Xu Feng opted for business strategies to save himself. Although unscrupulous, it’s commonplace in business for one person to outsmart another.

The business world is like a battlefield, a smokeless war where company heads engage in a strategic chess game. Win, and you get the luxury; lose, and you end up doing something degrading. It’s really that simple.

So while Su Qing was annoyed by Xu Feng’s tactics, he couldn’t quite disdain him like he did the landlady’s ex-husband.

The key point is that Xu Feng knew how to use his strengths, dating a wealthy heiress to secure some funds. If they got married, he might even stabilize his company with her family’s wealth.

His comments were simply an attempt to provoke Xu Feng into doing something rash regarding the woman by his side.

After all, she could be considered one of Xu Feng’s lifelines. Without her support, who knows what might happen? And even if the plan didn’t work, he wouldn’t lose anything.

However, he knew from the narration that the woman wasn’t easy to deal with. Some less favorable traits of being a second-generation rich kid were very apparent in her.

If Xu Feng let his emotions explode and clashed with her, it would be great, solving many of their problems. After all, seeing the enemy suffer would always bring pleasure.

"What do you plan to do? Or rather, why’d you pull me away? You know, no matter what, things have to be resolved," Shen Yi said with a light, teasing smile, her tone surprisingly relaxed.

Just as she was about to make some concessions, settling things even if it cost her a bit, Su Qing had pulled her away.

She hadn’t resisted. She rather enjoyed having someone strategize and take the lead for her.

She’d always been strong-willed since childhood. Though her family was a bit better than average, they’d never lacked anything. But college life changed her.

While other college students were busy experiencing first love, gaming online, and enjoying their final youthful years, she was already thinking of ways to make money.

Before even graduating, she had made her first fortune with Wen Nanqing’s financial help. Her business acumen first started to take shape then.

Over the years, as her company expanded and her earnings increased, she got used to solving problems on her own. Her company had three shareholders including her, but the landlady only provided funds and didn’t excel in these matters, while Tang Nan later joined the entertainment industry, helping at most with promotions. When it came to decisions, she still had to find a way herself.

Having a man make some bold decisions for her was rare, and even if his actions led to the worst possible outcome, Shen Yi found that she could surprisingly accept it.

Worst case, she could take the hit. Her family was well-off enough to endure a loss. If need be, she could abandon her physical businesses; with the internet so advanced, there surely would be opportunities elsewhere.

"Of course, it needs to be resolved, but why now? Worst case, we act according to his intentions," Su Qing replied lightly.

"So what’s your plan? Honestly, I’m stumped. My roots in Jiang City aren’t established yet. With limited time and channels, some of my physical businesses need raw materials, and only Xu Feng can supply them in bulk. He’s timing it to exploit me.

I’ve noticed this and have tried finding other suppliers, but there’s still a significant shortfall. It seems impossible to change this situation."

Shen Yi, after years in business, clearly understood her predicament: it’s inevitable pain, a swing-and-a-miss scenario.

Hearing this, Su Qing laughed and shook his head: "Even a big boss like you has no solution, what can a small fry like me do? It’s not like you don’t know my capabilities."

"If you have no solution, what’s with the smirk? Are you itching for trouble?" Shen Yi joked with a twinkle in her eyes, her tone devoid of any reproach.

"I don’t understand the business side, and even if you explained it, I might not grasp it fully. While I can’t solve the problems you face now, maybe I can handle the problem person," Su Qing laughed.

Yes, he intended to start with Xu Feng himself and his company.

With his skills, he might influence Xu Feng personally at most; for the company, credit would go to Shen Yi’s connections.

"What do you mean? You aren’t planning to... don’t do anything rash, got it?" Shen Yi immediately sat upright, staring intensely with a serious expression.

To her, young men with hot heads could act unpredictably. No amount of money justifies that. If money can solve it, it’s not really a problem.

"What are you thinking? I’m with the police, not a psycho. It’s not as drastic as you imagine. But if you trust me, hold off a while. I bet Xu Feng is more anxious than you. His company likely has internal troubles; investigate and maybe he’ll implode on his own!"

"How do you know?"

"I’m just guessing. Want to bet on it?"

"No, I feel like you’re up to something!"

"Tch, that’s no fun. Instead of doubting me, why not consider looking into his company’s finances?" Failing to convince Shen Yi left him a bit disappointed.

"If it’s like you say, looking into it wouldn’t be impossible."

"Do you have a lead?"

With a smug smile, Shen Yi replied, "Did you think I was that all-capable? I’ve only been in Jiang City briefly; what connections could I possibly have?"

"Then what are you being smug about?" 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

"I may lack connections, but there’s still Sister Qing, the local powerhouse. The company isn’t just mine; with her as a major shareholder, shouldn’t she contribute?"

Hearing this, Su Qing immediately understood. The landlady is indeed a valuable asset, a local powerhouse. Last time, with her ex-husband, it was resolved swiftly, wasn’t it?

With this local safety net, there’s even more hope now.

Meanwhile, after the two left, Xu Feng, his face darkened, overturned the room’s table in fury, then left with the woman in a huff.

That night, in a luxury hotel suite, two naked bodies intertwined on the bed.

The encounter was over in less than five minutes.

"Shanshan, how was it? Did it feel good?" Xu Feng propped himself up, breathlessly asking the woman beneath him.

But the woman turned her head aside and quietly said:

"Stop taking those pills, it’s not good for your health!"

Those words made Xu Feng feel utterly humiliated. Mocked by Su Qing earlier and losing face, he naturally wanted to regain it by proving himself to his girlfriend.

Though he’d never been quite capable before, he could usually come up with excuses. This time, however, no excuse was adequate. He even took special blue pills for the occasion, outperforming his usual efforts, but she still seemed dissatisfied.

Suddenly, a wave of humiliation washed over him. Not only did he hate Su Qing, but even looking at the woman beneath him brought displeasure.

Yet, he was aware of his circumstances and needed her for some financial security.

"Shanshan, I was probably overly upset today. Give me a moment, and I’ll be fine. I promise next time I will make you satisfied!"

As he said this, Xu Feng leaned down to kiss her, but she simply turned away, whispering:

"Go to sleep, I’m tired!"

Xu Feng:...

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