Chapter 13: The Little Assistant’s Thoughts Unintentionally Revealed

Ning Feng kept his head lowered, unwilling to look at Master Shang and Shang Yang. In his heart, he had already prepared himself for being fired once he returned.

Unexpectedly, after Lin Xianxian and her parents returned to the Lin family, the old master glanced at Ning Feng and asked, “Do you like that girl, Feifei?”

Sure enough, the old master could hear it too...

A wave of sorrow swept through Ning Feng’s heart.

“...Yes,” he sighed, not denying it.

“Miss Shang… helped me when I was young. But… Rest assured, Master, I have never harbored improper thoughts, nor have I ever spoken to Miss Shang alone,” Ning Feng said sincerely.

This was true. Since his senior year in college, Ning Feng had been under Shang Yang’s watch, working for him. He had entered the Ji family’s old mansion countless times, always completing his tasks promptly and leaving without lingering.

Even when encountering Shang Feifei, he maintained a perfectly normal demeanor—just greeting her briefly before leaving.

Occasionally, Feifei would call him to ask about Shang Yang’s situation, but Ning Feng never understood her intentions and never divulged anything.

Precisely because Ning Feng’s behavior was so measured, neither Shang Feifei, Master Shang, nor Shang Yang, who saw him almost daily, suspected he harbored any special feelings for Feifei...

Master Shang nodded, looking at him.

To be able to serve their Shang family, especially by working alongside Shang Yang, who could handle affairs independently, was proof of both talent and character.

His youngest son had a kind of spiritual fastidiousness; Ning Feng earning his trust meant he had certainly been tested.

Master Shang was not a man of rigid prejudices. He always felt his grandchildren were blinded by romance and had rather ordinary tastes.

Shang Beiming disliked Lin Xianxian, who had grown up before his eyes—smart, adorable, pure, and from a suitable family background. The girl he liked, Qin Xinxia, was decent in all respects except for her slightly inferior family background.

However, Qin Xinxia’s family had far too many messy issues...

Moreover, Lin Xianxian was so fond of Shang Beiming that, as an elder, Master Shang still favored the child he had watched grow up.

But now...

Listening to Xianxian’s true feelings, it seemed she was just playing a role and didn’t truly love Beiming.

And Beiming appeared to be some kind of “male lead” in their world, while Qin Xinxia was the “female lead.”

In other words, those two were destined to be together.

Now, Xianxian had also become close to Shang Yang.

Thus, the old master no longer intended to oppose Shang Beiming and Qin Xinxia.

But as for the “gentle male second lead” Feifei liked? The old master absolutely disliked him!

That man was a phoenix boy—of average family background but proud—and not only was he using Feifei, he only had eyes for Qin Xinxia...

Master Shang wanted to stop Feifei, but his granddaughter was hopelessly romantic. The less the other party liked her, the more determined she became.

She had even teamed up with Xianxian to jointly dislike Qin Xinxia...

Previously, Master Shang thought his granddaughter was still young and didn’t need to find a boyfriend so soon, but since Feifei was already eager for romance, if it had to be someone, Ning Feng was better than that phoenix boy.

At least Ning Feng had worked for Shang Yang for several years, looked good, was capable, and had a proper demeanor...

Moreover, Ning Feng had truly kept his distance from Feifei all these years.

If it weren’t for Lin Xianxian’s inadvertent revelation this time, none of them would have known his feelings.

Judging from Ning Feng’s current behavior and attitude, he probably thought he was unworthy of Feifei.

So, he might never reveal his feelings, just silently watching from the side.

Perhaps they would never know Ning Feng’s true heart in their lifetime.

Master Shang felt a deep sigh in his heart.

He once had a subordinate like this.

That man thought he was unworthy of his superior’s daughter and never expressed his feelings outwardly.

He watched helplessly as the woman he loved married another and had children, silently guarding her from afar.

Only after the subordinate died on a failed mission did Master Shang, as both superior and close friend, sort through his belongings and discover that he had secretly loved their superior’s daughter all along.

Master Shang didn’t give that letter of confession to the woman, understanding his friend’s feelings.

His beloved woman already had a family; giving her that letter would only bring unnecessary trouble.

But unexpectedly, she came to the subordinate’s funeral, crying inconsolably.

Master Shang vaguely sensed something and later handed her the letter.

Only then did he learn that the two had long loved each other.

One felt unworthy, the other thought there was no interest...

And so, they missed their chance.

This was a regret that had always weighed on Master Shang’s heart.

Now, seeing Ning Feng and recalling how he had never shown his feelings in front of Feifei, Master Shang suddenly thought of that distant memory.

He sighed and said, “If Feifei likes you, I won’t oppose it.”

“Ah?” Ning Feng was stunned.

He looked up in disbelief and heard Shang Yang say, “That’s right. No need to belittle yourself. As long as Feifei likes you, I will support you both.”

Ning Feng was somewhat shocked and moved.

But soon, he felt relieved.

“Miss Shang has someone she likes. Master, boss, rest assured, everything is as before. I will not interfere with Miss Shang,” Ning Feng said and left.

Shang Yang looked thoughtful. “I’m afraid nothing will remain the same.”

The old master nodded.

“Yes. Now that Xianxian is around, it was only a matter of time before Feifei discovered his feelings.”

“Compared to the one Feifei likes now, I think your assistant is more appealing,” Shang Yang nodded.

“Let’s watch how things unfold.”

They had no intention of matchmaking between Ning Feng and Feifei; after all, young people’s feelings must develop on their own.

Ning Feng watched Lin Xianxian with a complicated heart.

He hadn’t expected his secret feelings, hidden for so long, to be exposed in such a strange way by Lin Xianxian.

Moreover, Lin Xianxian hadn’t done it intentionally.

She had no idea her inner voice could be heard!

Thinking of Shang Yang’s words, Ning Feng quietly pretended he hadn’t heard Lin Xianxian’s inner voice.

He simply followed her, observing her various picky demands.

“The dessert at the banquet must be made by the pastry chef of this hotel; I just like their desserts,” she said.

This was a six-star hotel with highly paid chefs whose desserts were sweet but not cloying—Ning Feng had tried them.

But...

The hotel didn’t allow ordering desserts separately; they were only served as after-meal treats, limited in quantity daily, and always freshly made—no overnight leftovers.

With several hundred guests on Lin Xianxian’s list alone, making that many fresh desserts in one day...

It was a troublesome task, one that others simply couldn’t manage.