Chapter 99: Sensation

Master Thief Young Lord Brother Si 3721 words 2026-04-11 15:10:18

Who would have thought that by the time the clock on the wall struck twenty-two the next night, Tang Yi was still nowhere to be found.

Chutian Feng was deeply worried. He tried calling Tang Yi’s number from the room’s phone, only to be told her phone was switched off.

Despite his injuries not yet healed, Chutian Feng hurriedly put on makeup and prepared to slip over to the academy to check on her.

During this time, Tang Yi had been quite attentive to him. She had ignored her own wounds and gone to the supermarket to buy him plenty of food, even purchasing two sets of clothes for him.

Moreover, she had taken all the clothes from his bag and washed them thoroughly.

“Respect me an inch, I’ll respect you a foot”—this was Chutian Feng’s way of handling things. He did not want Tang Yi to get hurt again because of him.

Unexpectedly, just as he finished changing, he heard the door lock turning with a faint clicking sound.

Then, the door opened, revealing Tang Yi’s enchanting smile.

“Teacher Tang,” Chutian Feng called out in his true voice.

“You… Qian Ling? Chutian Feng?” Tang Yi’s smile immediately froze.

Chutian Feng’s voice, Qian Ling’s appearance—no matter how vivid Tang Yi’s imagination, she never expected these two to be the same person.

Chutian Feng quickly invited Tang Yi inside and closed the door behind them.

“Teacher Tang, I am Chutian Feng. Qian Ling is just another identity of mine,” he said with a slight smile.

Since Tang Yi had already uncovered his secret, there was no point in hiding it any longer. He decided to admit everything straightforwardly.

“What?” Tang Yi’s mouth fell open.

Perhaps the shock Chutian Feng had delivered to her these past few days was simply too much for her to bear.

First, there was his terrifying skill, then his miraculous medical abilities, and now this incredible transformation!

Knowing she might find it hard to believe, Chutian Feng slowly removed his mask and long hair in front of her.

“Oh my goodness!” Tang Yi finally regained her composure. She casually placed the items in her hand on the dining table, then approached Chutian Feng, picking up his mask to examine it carefully.

“This is amazing!” she praised enthusiastically, then suddenly remembered something and asked, “What about Du Jingjing? Which male student was she supposed to be?”

Chutian Feng couldn’t help but laugh wryly. He explained plainly, “Du Jingjing is indeed Du Jingjing—she really is a girl.”

Tang Yi rolled her eyes dramatically. “Please, stop playing these games. You’re wrecking me.”

Then, as if noticing Chutian Feng’s attire for the first time, she asked, “Are you heading out?”

“Not anymore,” Chutian Feng shook his head. “It’s stuffy inside. I was planning to take a walk.”

Since Tang Yi had returned safely, going out again to look for her would only arouse suspicion and possibly cause misunderstandings.

Tang Yi glanced at the clock on the wall, then looked at Chutian Feng.

He could only smile awkwardly.

Tang Yi smiled too. She already understood the real reason Chutian Feng wanted to go out, but since he was unwilling to admit it, she didn’t press further.

After changing shoes, Tang Yi grabbed some parcels from the dining table and tossed them onto the coffee table.

“I’m exhausted today!” Tang Yi flopped onto the sofa and stretched luxuriously. “But it was a fruitful day.”

Chutian Feng slowly sat beside her on the sofa.

“I’ve got something to show you. You’ll be amazed,” Tang Yi said as she sat up again, pulling a laptop from the parcels and opening it on her lap.

Chutian Feng looked on, utterly bewildered.

“Qian Ling turned into Chutian Feng. I wonder how many people will be disappointed now,” Tang Yi said with a mysterious smile.

Chutian Feng grew even more puzzled.

Tang Yi opened the laptop and logged directly onto the Tianhai Film Academy forum.

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On the forum was a pinned video titled “A Century of Waiting, Just to Dance with You One Day.”

“This is the MV we specially made for the school anniversary!” Tang Yi clicked to play it.

The video began with a grand aerial view of the campus, but the buildings were edited to resemble ancient architecture. The shots varied—morning, noon, evening; long shots, short shots; fast and slow motion; with many detailed scenes.

The music was majestic and stirring.

Then, the music softened. Chutian Feng and Xu Yan appeared dressed in period costumes. They strolled the campus, leaning on each other lovingly, or practiced swordplay together beneath the pine trees, full of deep affection.

Following this were various other scenes: Chutian Feng leaving to study afar, Xu Yan bidding a reluctant farewell, Xu Yan waiting by the Songxian Bridge day and night, tears of longing falling to the cliff below.

Suddenly, dark clouds drifted across the sky. A group of black-clad assassins descended from the clouds, swords drawn, charging into the campus. The music turned intense at once.

Fierce fighting erupted without pause.

Students of the academy fell one after another, blood flowing like rivers.

Xu Yan was surrounded and attacked by several enemies, the situation growing desperate.

At the critical moment, Chutian Feng charged in wielding his sword, quickly joining the battle and rescuing Xu Yan in time.

Yet, the black-clad assassins were too numerous. After exerting all his strength and defeating the last enemy, Chutian Feng slowly collapsed from his injuries.

The music turned mournful and tragic.

At the video’s end, a desperate Xu Yan held Chutian Feng’s lifeless body and leapt off the hundred-meter cliff of Songxian Bridge.

The music was heartrending, stirring the soul.

After watching, Chutian Feng felt a small surge of emotion.

“Look at the comments!” Tang Yi pointed to the replies under the video.

Chutian Feng smiled faintly and turned his gaze back to the screen.

“An eternal classic—A Century of Waiting, Just to Dance with You One Day”—Fallen Ant.

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