togophonebook Chapter 310 Tonight, you'll be staying at my house.
Chapter 310 Tonight, you'll be staying at my house.
Tang Xiaorui's eyes widened, her face full of admiration: "Feng! You can even do this?!"
A hint of barely concealed surprise flashed across Tang Yuan's eyes, as if he had seen new hope.
Only Tang Xiaofu's expression froze almost imperceptibly.
The Yili horses that went out of control this morning, and the fireflies that inexplicably gathered in a heart shape the night before last...
A vague but unsettling guess surfaced in her mind—was Lin Feng deliberately, step by step, using his abilities to... provoke her?
"This guy..."
She unconsciously clenched her fingers.
"Why would someone who's already so close to Xiaorui still make these ambiguous moves towards me?"
[Ding! Tang Xiaofu's favorability towards the host has decreased by 20; current favorability is 70]
A cold system notification suddenly rang in Lin Feng's mind.
Lin Feng's heart tightened, but his face remained expressionless.
He should have realized it sooner—Tang Xiaofu was simply too clever, and her eyes were so sharp that they could see through every detail; nothing that seemed illogical could escape her scrutiny.
But now, when faced with two evils, choose the lesser one.
Only by bringing the secret of "animal affinity" to the surface can we gain the zoo director's support and resolve the current crisis at the zoo.
Once the truth about "twin symbiosis" is revealed and Tang Xiaofu understands his original intention in doing all this, her favorability towards him will naturally return.
"Your ability..." Tang Yuan's voice pulled Lin Feng back to reality, "Does it have a cooldown period? Or rather, are there any limitations?"
Lin Feng shook his head: "There's no cooldown time, but... it's quite energy-consuming."
"The more powerful and emotionally unstable a communicating animal is, the more mental energy I need to invest."
"If used frequently in a short period of time, it will cause fatigue."
Tang Yuan stroked his beard and paced around the office.
As dusk deepened outside the window, the streetlights in the zoo began to illuminate the night.
"Lin Feng," Tang Yuan suddenly stopped, "you've probably experienced the rules of the dormitory area, haven't you?"
Lin Feng nodded: "Yeah, it triggers randomly every night, it's really... torturous."
"Sleep quality directly affects your condition the next day." Tang Yuan looked at him. "Since your ability consumes energy, and our next action is crucial... I have a suggestion."
Lin Feng nodded: "Please speak."
"You'll stay at my place tonight. There are no dormitory rules there, so you can completely relax and recharge."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Feng, Tang Xiaorui, and Tang Xiaofu instinctively met each other's eyes in mid-air.
Tang Xiaorui's eyes lit up instantly, and she quickly tugged at Lin Feng's arm, her little face clearly saying "Say yes, say yes!"
Tang Xiaofu's eyes were lowered, her expression unreadable, only her taut jawline betrayed her true feelings.
"Wouldn't this be too intrusive?" Lin Feng asked cautiously.
"No," Tang Yuan waved his hand. "Besides, as Xiaorui's boyfriend, he'll need to get familiar with her home environment sooner or later."
Having said all that, it would seem pretentious to refuse any further.
Lin Feng nodded respectfully: "Then I shall accept your offer. Thank you, Director Tang."
"Call me Uncle." Tang Yuan smiled. "Since you and Xiaorui are dating, you don't need to be so reserved in private."
"Yes, Uncle."
Tang Xiaorui happily hugged her father's arm: "Dad, you're so good to me!"
Tang Yuan patted his daughter's hand, but his gaze fell on his eldest daughter:
"Xiaofu, please take Lin Feng to the guest room to settle in. I still have some things to take care of."
Tang Xiaofu raised her head, her face now regaining its usual calm: "Okay, Dad."
She walked to the door, opened the office door, and turned to Lin Feng, saying, "Let's go."
The warm yellow light spilled down the corridor, and the sound of the three people's footsteps echoed softly in the empty corridor.
After walking a short distance, Tang Xiaofu suddenly stopped, turned her head to look at Lin Feng, and said with a hint of teasing:
"You've been hiding it really well!"
Lin Feng paused slightly, looked up to meet her gaze, and said calmly, "Some abilities, if revealed too early, are not necessarily a good thing."
Tang Xiaorui, who was standing to the side, immediately clung tightly to Lin Feng's arm, her eyes crinkling with a smile as she chimed in:
"Feng's strategy is called 'concealing one's abilities and biding one's time,' it's top-tier wisdom, okay!"
"If it weren't for resolving the crisis at the zoo, he probably wouldn't have revealed himself so easily, right, Maple?"
Looking at her excited expression, Lin Feng's eyes softened, and he gently patted her head.
"You understand me best!"
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Soon, the three of them arrived at the two-story building of the Tang family.
Gardenias bloom in profusion in front of the door, their sweet fragrance spreading far and wide, exceptionally refreshing and invigorating.
Pushing open the door, Tang Xiaorui immediately grabbed Lin Feng's arm and headed towards the stairwell, her steps as light as a breeze.
"My dad has difficulty walking and doesn't like climbing stairs, so he lives in the bedroom on the first floor all year round; the second floor is the room of my sister and me, and there are two empty rooms."
Tang Xiaofu followed silently behind.
Upon reaching the second floor, Tang Xiaofu went straight to the empty room next to Tang Xiaorui's room, took out her key, and opened the door:
"Stay in this room. It's close to Xiaorui's room and quiet, so it'll be convenient for you to rest."
Lin Feng stepped into the room, his gaze slowly sweeping across the room.
The room wasn't spacious, but it was simple and comfortable. The light off-white walls were clean and refreshing, and a small landscape painting hung on the wall. The painting depicted majestic snow-capped mountains and upright pine trees, which strangely matched the snow-capped mountain eagle he had summoned.
A wooden desk sits by the window, its surface spotless, with a simple white lamp beside it. Several unused books, all about animal behavior, are neatly stacked next to it.
There was also a small pen holder with a few fountain pens inside, exuding a touch of elegance.
Next to the desk is a single bed, and against the wall stands a small wardrobe.
A potted green ivy sits on the windowsill, its leaves vibrant and bright, adding a touch of warmth to the room.
"This room is really nice, thank you," Lin Feng said to Tang Xiaofu, his tone sincere.
Tang Xiaofu said calmly, "You're welcome."
As she spoke, she took out clean mattress pads, sheets, and duvet covers from the wardrobe; they were all in light, pale colors.
Tang Xiaorui immediately came over to help, quickly spreading out the mattress and blanket, muttering to herself as she did so:
"Feng, this mattress is so soft, warm and comfortable, I guarantee you'll get a good night's sleep."
Before long, the bed was made, soft and smooth, with a faint, fresh scent of sunshine, making you want to lie down and get a good night's sleep.
Tang Xiaofu straightened up and said to Lin Feng, "The bathroom is at the end of the corridor, and the shower room is inside. Hot water is always available. I've put your toiletries on the bathroom sink in a bit; they're all brand new."
As soon as she finished speaking, Tang Xiaorui ran out excitedly and returned shortly with a clean set of pajamas. She handed it to Lin Feng and said with a smile:
"Feng, these are my dad's pajamas, brand new. He'll wear them after he takes a shower tonight."
Tang Xiaofu looked at Tang Xiaorui, her tone carrying a hint of warning:
"Xiaorui, Lin Feng is going into a tomb tomorrow. It's a tough mission that will take a lot of energy. He needs to get a good rest tonight!"
"Don't bother him anymore and waste his energy, or it will affect tomorrow's plans, understand?"
Tang Xiaorui frowned and said impatiently, "I know, I know, stop talking so much!"
Tang Xiaofu didn't say anything more, but turned to Lin Feng and instructed him:
"You get some rest. We're heading out now. Remember, try not to expend too much energy tonight; conserving your energy is the most important thing."
After saying that, he pulled Tang Xiaorui, who wanted to say a few more words to Lin Feng, and gently closed the door.