Lin Feng noticed a police car trailing Cao Tiannan's sedan. After Li Jiawei exited his vehicle, three highly alert police officers also quietly got out of the police car, inconspicuously approaching Cao Tiannan's car.

Before he had time to feel surprised or shocked, Lin Feng saw the tall, imposing Cao Tiannan, an amiable smile on his face, elegantly stepping out of the Audi.

"Dad..." Cao Ying exclaimed, her expression turning a little unnatural, and she felt very nervous inside. Lin Feng was right beside her, and she never expected to encounter her father at this moment...

"Uncle..." In front of Cao Tiannan, Li Liping put away her playful side, stood up straight, and with a sweet smile, greeted him in a low voice. In front of her uncle who held a high position, Li Liping didn't dare to speak loudly at all.

"Little Ying, Li Ping, why are you two here?" Cao Tiannan approached, also somewhat surprised. When he saw Lin Feng, a peculiar look flashed across his face. "So, this young man is... Lin Feng?"

Hearing Cao Tiannan actually call out his name, Lin Feng was also stunned for a moment. He hadn't expected the mayor himself to know a minor figure like him. However, after seeing the slightly envious smile on Li Jiawei, Mayor Cao's chief secretary, Lin Feng knew that Mayor Cao had probably been paying attention to him for some time...

Cao Ying, at the side, was even more flustered. She couldn't figure out how her father, who was usually so busy that he didn't even have time to chat with her when she was on vacation, would know of Lin Feng's existence.

"Hello, Uncle Cao!" Lin Feng had no choice but to steel himself and greet Cao Tiannan. Looking at Cao Tiannan, this imposing figure he had only ever seen on television news, Lin Feng couldn't help but feel a little nervous in his heart...

That's not right. Lin Feng suddenly felt his mindset was off. His own father was a military district commander; he should be considered someone who had seen the world. Why would he feel nervous?

But when Lin Feng saw Cao Ying's panicked gaze, he suddenly understood... His nervousness had nothing to do with Cao Tiannan's status or position; it was purely because of Cao Ying...

After Lin Feng approached to greet him, Cao Tiannan's expression suddenly soured. He smelled an exceptionally strong odor of alcohol on Lin Feng. His own daughter and niece had secretly run out of school to drink with a boy?!

This guess made Cao Tiannan somewhat dejected... He nodded slightly at Lin Feng without speaking, then fixed his gaze on Li Liping and Cao Ying, and asked, seemingly unintentionally and casually, "You've been drinking?"

Cao Ying's face turned white. She knew her father had smelled the alcohol on Lin Feng. She had wanted to tell Cao Tiannan that she hadn't drunk anything, but she was also afraid that if Cao Tiannan found out about Lin Feng's drinking contest bet with someone else, it would affect Lin Feng's first impression in his mind. So, she could only grit her teeth, nod, and murmur softly, "We were happy today, so we drank a tiny bit!"

Li Liping looked at her cousin in astonishment. She clearly remembered that neither she nor Cao Ying had drunk any alcohol just now. Why would her cousin admit to drinking in front of her uncle?!

Lin Feng also felt it was a bit strange, but he didn't know the usual way Cao Ying and Cao Tiannan communicated, so at this moment, he could only keep his mouth shut and ask Cao Ying about it later.

"You're certainly good to Lin Feng..." Cao Tiannan, having held a high position for a long time, possessed considerable intelligence and perception. He quickly noticed the surprised expression on Li Liping's face. Then, sniffing carefully near Cao Ying, he detected not a trace of alcohol. How could he not know she said that deliberately to protect Lin Feng!

Although he didn't know why Lin Feng had drunk so much, Cao Tiannan didn't investigate further. Since Cao Ying admitted she had just been drinking with Lin Feng, it at least showed that Cao Ying didn't mind Lin Feng drinking. Although Cao Tiannan wasn't very pleased, he would accept this "reasonable" explanation. This was the political acumen of a middle-aged man in a high position, and also a very unique educational method, filled with trust and compromise.

Of course, Cao Tiannan accepting Cao Ying's explanation only meant he wouldn't pursue why Lin Feng was drinking; it didn't mean his attitude towards Lin Feng would change...

As Cao Tiannan's secretary, Li Jiawei naturally knew his leader's preferences. Cao Tiannan disliked young people who were heavy drinkers, and the smell of alcohol on Lin Feng was too strong. Li Jiawei had wanted to give Lin Feng a hint, but in such a public place with so many eyes, he really couldn't find an opportunity.

At this moment, Li Jiawei also guessed why Lin Feng had caught Mayor Cao's attention. It turned out that this young man, Lin Feng, who didn't look very conspicuous, was actually Miss Cao's prospective boyfriend. No wonder...

Seeing the young and beautiful Cao Ying, captivating enough to make one's heart flutter, Li Jiawei couldn't help but feel waves of envy, jealousy, and hatred towards Lin Feng. He thought to himself, if he were a few years younger and not yet married, seeing such a beautiful girl, he might have actively pursued her. Not to mention, her family background was formidable enough to astound anyone—this was truly a shortcut to soaring success!

Cao Tiannan didn't look at Lin Feng again but turned his head towards Li Liping and said lightly, "Last time I heard your father bought this Yuefu Hotel, I never had the time to come and see it. Coincidentally, there's an informal event scheduled here tonight, so I finally have the chance to come and take a look."

Li Liping respectfully said with an apologetic smile, "Today is also the first time I've come to take a look with my cousin..."

"Hmm..." Cao Tiannan nodded noncommittally, then suddenly glanced at Lin Feng and said in a low voice, "Tonight's meeting is rather boring. Would you three like to come upstairs with this old man for a while and chat?"

Cao Tiannan was asking the three of them, but in reality, he was looking at Lin Feng. He suddenly wanted to chat with Lin Feng personally, especially after learning this young man could potentially be his future son-in-law. He had always wanted to find an opportunity to meet Lin Feng, but usually, he was either too busy or felt it was inappropriate to proactively seek him out. Tonight was a very good opportunity.

"Dad...I..." Cao Ying's face turned slightly red. She also looked at Lin Feng, not knowing how to answer her father's words, feeling extremely anxious inside. If Father finds out about my ambiguous relationship with Lin Feng, what should I do then?!

Li Liping, however, had no objections. Although her uncle's status was very intimidating, she also wanted to chat more with this uncle who held such an esteemed position!

Only then did Lin Feng realize that Cao Tiannan's eyes were fixed on him, as if they held many unspoken words. A thought stirred in his mind: Could Mayor Cao have something he wants to say to me? If that's the case, I don't seem to have any reason to refuse, do I?

"If Uncle Cao doesn't find it troublesome, then we'll go up and join the excitement!" Lin Feng said with a faint smile, having already regained his composure.

Hearing Lin Feng's reply, Cao Ying was stunned for a moment, and her face couldn't help but show a hint of complaint. This Lin Feng! I've been trying to help him avoid Dad, and he just went ahead and agreed. Isn't he just delivering himself to Dad's doorstep for a grilling?!

Lin Feng, however, knew that as he grew closer to Cao Ying, a meeting with Cao Tiannan was unavoidable. Since that was the case, sooner was better than later. Only by knowing oneself and the enemy could one be victorious in every battle.

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