Chapter 124 - 116: Battle for the Beauty

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Chapter 124: Chapter 116: Battle for the Beauty"I couldn’t tell you scrub up pretty well in a suit!" Xiong Jian gave Lin Mu a friendly punch on the shoulder. Lin Mu chuckled, "Of course, but I’m still just a minor player next to Marshal Xiong!" "Hmm, you kid, though your features are a bit off-center, luckily your aesthetic sense isn’t off!" Xiong Jian struck a cool pose. "Uh..." Lin Mu was speechless, finally finding someone even more vain than himself, and just as shameless and bottomless in their antics! "You sure know how to flatter people!" Xiong Jian laughed heartily, "Come on, let’s head upstairs. I’ve already reserved a table, and the food’s ready to be served as soon as everyone is here!" Xiong Jian walked ahead with Lin Mu in a friendly embrace, while Chen Feng had no choice but to follow along behind, as the family made their way to the restaurant. Chen Feng could see that Xiong Jian’s attitude clearly favored Lin Mu as the prospective son-in-law, plus he seemed closer to Xiong Xiaoxiao. In the Xiong Family, only Mrs. Xiong sided with him, so he was outnumbered two to one! Chen Feng originally wanted to win over Xiong Jian as an ally, to have someone on his side, but Xiong Jian and Lin Mu got along so well together, being both military men with lots in common, that Chen Feng never got a chance to approach Xiong Jian alone and could only abandon the idea. "Fengzi, come here, give Auntie a hand!" Indeed, only Mrs. Xiong stood on Chen Feng’s side in this battlefield. seaʀᴄh thё novёlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chen Feng forced a smile to hide his awkwardness, and helped Mrs. Xiong as they walked in together. Once in the private room, Lin Mu cheekily sat down between Xiong Xiaoxiao and Xiong Jian, which made Chen Feng’s eyebrows nearly shoot up in frustration. Yet he resignedly sat between Xiong Jian and Mrs. Xiong. By then, the waiters were already serving the dishes. "We’re all family here, let’s enjoy the meal, don’t be shy..." Xiong Jian encouraged everyone to dig in. Lin Mu, naturally sharp and adaptable to the situation, gave a friendly laugh and placed a crab on Mrs. Xiong’s plate, "Auntie, you eat!" Damn, this guy really knows how to curry favor! Chen Feng was so frustrated he wanted to cough up blood; he should’ve been the one to make this gesture first. Mrs. Xiong smiled warmly, "What a considerate child, here, you have some too..." Not letting Lin Mu steal all the spotlight, Chen Feng promptly picked up a chicken drumstick and placed it in Mrs. Xiong’s bowl. "Auntie, try this..." Meanwhile, Lin Mu was putting a fried chicken wing in Xiong Xiaoxiao’s bowl, "Try this fried chicken wing, Xiaoxiao. It’s your favorite! They say you are what you eat—maybe if you eat this, you’ll grow a pair of angel wings..." "Thanks, Brother Lin, you’re too good to me..." Xiong Xiaoxiao thanked with a sweet smile. "Right, right, you are what you eat..." Chen Feng, lost in Lin Mu’s maneuvers, obliviously presented a drumstick to Mrs. Xiong. "Uh, silly, do you want me to grow three legs?" Mrs. Xiong silently cursed, though outwardly it was evident she wasn’t particularly fond of any of Chen Feng’s virtues. The truth was, the marriage alliance between the Chen Family and Xiong Family was due to each being central to their respective power groups, providing mutual development. The marriage between the Chen Family and the Xiong Family was, essentially, a political move, lacking genuine affection from Chen Feng towards Xiong Xiaoxiao, which was why Xiong Xiaoxiao sought to escape the marriage. Realizing his blunder, Chen Feng glared at Lin Mu, wishing he could give him a good beating. Chen Feng absolutely suspected this was deliberate, trying to drive a wedge between him and Mrs. Xiong... Wait, what nonsense! It’s Xiong Xiaoxiao I’m pursuing, yet aside from Mrs. Xiong, it seems no one else in the Xiong Family treats me well! But it’s not viable to only win over Mrs. Xiong; it’s not her I’m marrying, it’s Xiong Xiaoxiao. Winning her heart is the priority! Steadying his emotions, Chen Feng elegantly took a piece of koi from the platter and placed it on Xiong Xiaoxiao’s plate, "This is delicious, Xiaoxiao, have some to nourish yourself..." "No!" Unexpectedly, Chen Feng’s gesture of goodwill provoked great discontent from Xiong Xiaoxiao. Chen Feng could only awkwardly furrow his brow, puzzled, looking at her. Mrs. Xiong had to explain, "Fengzi, I forgot to tell you, Xiaoxiao never liked fish since she was a child, especially koi..." Xiong Xiaoxiao realized she had made a scene, embarrassing Young Master Chen, and quickly laughed apologetically, "Sorry, I love shrimp; how about giving me a shrimp instead?" Chen Feng was even more awkward, and Mrs. Xiong quickly smoothed things over, "Oh dear, it’s alright, Fengzi. Xiaoxiao is not a child; let her help herself, and here we’re all family." "Oh, okay, okay..." Ultimately frustrated, Chen Feng was still unable to win over the goddess he adored. Seeing the atmosphere a bit tense, Xiong Jian raised his glass to lighten the mood, "Come on, we’re all family, let’s have a toast for a happy day! Cheers!" "Cheers..." After toasting, Xiong Jian refilled his glass, gesturing at the table full of delicious dishes, "Let’s all eat together, don’t be shy..." As the host, Xiong Jian drank a bit too much and became quite talkative, "Young Master Lin... Eldest Young Master Chen, both of you... young men, I know that you both like my sister Xiaoxiao. I’m honestly delighted, delighted! But I only have this one sister... she can’t marry both of you, right? You both know that since childhood, I’ve adored her the most, so I must find someone who is kind to my sister and can take good care of her, so she doesn’t suffer..." "Brother Jian is right, we must find a man willing to devote himself to Xiaoxiao without complaint," Chen Feng hurriedly replied, "And this person must be strong enough to handle all challenges..." Chen Feng’s words were seemingly a message to everyone present that he, Chen Feng, was willing and capable of selflessly dedicating himself to Xiaoxiao and handling all difficulties..." Xiong Jian nodded and continued, "Therefore, both of you, we’ll take our time considering which of you is sincerely willing to be there for my sister over the long term, and I’ll naturally see who that is." "Brother Jian, rest assured, I am willing to devote myself completely to Xiaoxiao, even my life." Chen Feng said resolutely. Mrs. Xiong approvingly nodded at Chen Feng, "Fengzi, auntie believes she hasn’t misjudged you!" "Lin Mu, what about you? Share your thoughts!" Xiong Jian turned to Lin Mu.

Chapter 124 - 116: Battle for the Beauty

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