It was already late at night. It should have been a convenient time to get a taxi, but because the Dragon Ascension Arena was located in a remote area, there weren't many taxis coming and going. So, Lin Feng took out his phone and called a taxi. After confirming the location, he and Tang Bingyao stood at the intersection outside the arena and waited for the taxi driver to arrive.
Players from the three clubs walked out of the arena one after another. Each of them had their own shuttle bus or MPV. When they saw Lin Feng and Tang Bingyao standing at the intersection, they warmly greeted them and asked if they needed a ride.
Lin Feng politely waved his hand and politely declined.
It wasn't on the way anyway, and everyone had worked hard enough tonight. They needed to go back and rest early. He had to catch a plane tomorrow, and the players from the three clubs had to hurry up and prepare for the last day of training. It was just as tiring, so they wanted to go back early if they could.
The players from the three clubs didn't mind that their good intentions were politely declined. They smiled and waved goodbye to Lin Feng and Tang Bingyao.
However, when they got on the car and left, everyone couldn't help but look at the two standing at the intersection.
Under the dim road light, the silhouettes of a certain someone and the girl seemed to be dyed with a layer of tranquil light, and their lines became soft. One was tall and slender, with the passage of time gradually fading away the childishness of a boy, and the other was tall and handsome; the other had a youthful ponytail, her head lowered, and obediently snuggled up to the side.
What an enviable scene.
Many of the players couldn't help but sigh.
"How nice …"
"Little bro Lin Feng is so lucky."
"If I had a girlfriend as good as Tang Tang, I'd be willing to die for her."
The players from the three clubs all thought that they were a perfect match. Tang Tang was such a gentle and cute girl. Only Lin Feng, who was such an amazing player, would be a good match for her. Lin Feng was such a person, so he deserved to have a girl like Tang Tang as his companion.
There were also some team members who felt sad. "Why can't I be single? It's so unfair … "
"Unfair my ass. You want to compete with little bro Lin Feng? If you're so good, why don't you go against him first and last ten minutes?"
"Ten minutes?" The team member who was complaining in front of him immediately withered. "How about five minutes?"
Some of the other team members jeered, "Five minutes? Old Liu, isn't that too fast?" "Hahahaha, a fast guy." "You're too unambitious. Do you still want girls to fall for you?"
It was a scene of laughing and joking.
Even the club leader on the side chimed in.
"What's wrong? Are you thinking of girls?"
"Alright, do your best in the finals and fight your way into the top eight. When the time comes, I guarantee that I'll arrange everything for all of you!"
His words immediately caused a commotion and cries of surprise.
"F * ck, Brother Zhang, are you serious?"
"There will be girls in the quarterfinals. F * ck, this isn't that hard!"
Then, the leader gave an affirmative answer. "Why would I lie to you? You just need to guarantee that you'll enter the top eight. I'll take care of the rest."
Immediately, the team members cheered and praised.
On the other side, the players of the other two clubs, who were also preparing to board the bus, could not help but look at their respective coaches and team leaders eagerly, their faces full of hope. The coaches and team leaders of the other two clubs looked at each other and waved their hands generously.
"Alright, we'll follow the same rules."
"If you guys enter the top eight, I guarantee that you'll all have girls!"
And so, all the players burst into cheers.
"Leader, you're awesome!"
"Long live understanding!"
"Ohhhh, girls, girls!"
The night sky of Shanghai was filled with ghostly cries and wolf howls.
…
The taxi arrived as scheduled.
Lin Feng took the lead and opened the door to the passenger seat. Just as he was about to get in, he stopped and turned his head. Tang Bingyao was still standing under the streetlight with her head lowered, as if in a daze.
He reminded her, "Get in."
The girl seemed to have just woken up from a dream. She responded in a panic and hurried to catch up.
Get in.
After that, no one spoke for the rest of the journey.
The taxi sped down the empty street. The streetlights on both sides of the road flashed past them. Sitting in the passenger seat, Lin Feng leaned against the back of the seat with his eyes closed. Tang Bingyao sat in the back seat with her head lowered, looking as if she had something on her mind.
The two of them did not talk much.
It seemed like everything had changed since this afternoon. Or maybe even since last night.
The taxi gradually slowed down and finally stopped at the entrance of the girl's neighborhood. Lin Feng paid the driver and got out. He looked at Tang Bingyao.
"Let's go."
The girl's head was still lowered as she responded in a low voice.
Lin Feng was silent for a moment, then turned around and left.
She looked up at Lin Feng's back and couldn't help but call out.
"Lin … Lin Feng …"
Lin Feng stopped walking and turned around again. His expression was calm.
When her eyes met Lin Feng's, the girl looked like a frightened bird. She lowered her head again and said in a weak voice, "I … I'm fine …"
Lin Feng nodded.
"Go back and rest. You still have class tomorrow."
After saying that, he once again strode forward, not even looking back as he walked in the direction of his home.
Tang Bingyao stood there in a daze, watching Lin Feng's figure disappear into the distance. She pursed her lips and the sadness in her eyes deepened. Finally, she turned around and walked back into the neighborhood.
Their silhouettes were gradually lengthened under the street lights.
Just like that, they walked further and further away.
… …
When he got home, he took out the key to unlock the door and pushed it open. The house was pitch black. He casually pressed the switch by the wall and turned on the lights. After the lights were turned on, the living room still seemed empty and quiet.
Su Xue had also left during the day for England.
Lin Feng closed the door and changed into slippers. He walked into the living room and sat down on the sofa. His phone vibrated.
He took out his phone and looked at the screen. It was a voice call from Mo Sheng. Lin Feng accepted the call without hesitation and put the receiver to his ear.
"Mo Sheng?"
Mo Sheng's voice came through the phone. Her tone was apologetic.
"Oh, I'm so sorry. I just got home too. I was busy packing and didn't see your message."
Lin Feng chuckled. "I guessed it. It's fine. I just got home too. Did you see the flight information I sent you?"
Mo Sheng quickly replied, "Yeah, I saw it.
"Yes, I saw it. One is at three in the afternoon, and the other is at six in the evening, right?"
"I've arranged everything for tomorrow. There's no problem with the time."
Lin Feng nodded.
"Mhm. But I can't rush it. I'll ask Brother Chu tomorrow morning and see if we can get the visa as soon as possible."
"It'd be best if we can get the visa in the morning. Otherwise, it'll be late by the time we get to London on the evening flight."
Mo Sheng agreed to his request.
"No problem. Just ask him when you get there. Remember to let me know."
"I'm fine with anything!"
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