CHAPTER 591: CHAPTER 363: IS THE ICEBERG GODDESS ALSO A BOOTLICKER?_2

Tang Fei forced a wry smile and said, "I didn’t want to, but Qin Jianyi came to me, and he said some things that should not have been said..."

"What did he say?" Phoenix asked.

"He wanted me to work for them, to become a servant of the Qin Family."

Phoenix’s gaze grew sharp, and she said with a cold voice, "Is he even worthy?"

Phoenix wasn’t driven by romantic infatuation; she simply pitied Tang Fei...

How could the man she liked possibly become a servant to another’s household?

Not even if it was the Qin Family, one of the nine major families.

"Exactly," Tang Fei nodded and said, "Is he even worthy? If I were to be someone’s servant, it would only be for the Zhong Family... to be the servant of Princess Xiu Xue alone."

Phoenix gave Tang Fei a sideways glance, knowing he was trying to cheer her up, and said, "He’s trying to win you over. Even if you don’t agree... there was no need to take him into custody. By doing so, you’ve made a deadly enemy."

She was truly considering things from Tang Fei’s perspective, wanting Tang Fei to choose between the nine major families and the Royal Family...

What Phoenix meant was, even if you didn’t choose the Qin Family, it wasn’t necessary to offend them.

She didn’t even urge Tang Fei to definitely side with the Royal Family.

"How few people have I offended?" Tang Fei thought with a heart full of gratitude and growing guilt, "I’ve offended both the Lu Family and the Yu Family, adding the Qin Family to the list doesn’t make much difference..."

"If I let them off lightly, wouldn’t the Qin Family think I am belittling them?"

...

Seeing Phoenix’s furrowed brow and her lovely face filled with worry, Tang Fei reached out to gently stroke her eyebrows, as if trying to smooth away her troubles.

"Don’t worry, I have already reported to the King and the Dean. They are very supportive of me; they’ve only instructed me to handle it well and not give them any opportunity to exploit."

"Mm," Phoenix nodded solemnly and looked at Tang Fei, saying, "The more critical the time, the more careful and cautious we need to be... We have to pay extra attention to our actions and words."

"Did you hear about that rumor, too?" Tang Fei asked.

"The entire Phoenix City is stirred up; how could I not know?"

"Then why didn’t you call to ask me?" Tang Fei asked curiously.

During his capture of Qin Yuyang, he had said something that caused a huge uproar in the Phoenix Empire.

Yet Phoenix hadn’t called to inquire about it afterward, acting as though she was completely unaware.

Considering her concern for Tang Fei, this behavior was quite strange.

Phoenix looked at Tang Fei earnestly and said softly, "Perhaps some people will think you’ve gotten carried away, thinking you are immature and that a little power has gone to your head."

"Yet, I know that’s not the kind of person you are... You are more humble and low-profile than anyone, and you live more carefully than anyone else."

"You must have a reason for saying those words. Although I don’t know exactly why, I do know that every word you say is not said in vain... and certainly not blurted out in a state of anger or shame."

The girl spoke slowly, her voice tender and soft, much like the cup of Remembering the Southland tea Tang Fei was savoring.

Tang Fei gazed into her clear, bright eyes, seeing his own reflection in her pupils.

She understood him, she comprehended.

Yet here he was with such a beautifully intricate heart, about to shatter it with his own hands.

"What’s wrong?"

Seeing Tang Fei’s prolonged silence, Phoenix asked in confusion.

"You’re really beautiful," Tang Fei said, filled with love, "You’re the most beautiful girl in the world."

Phoenix blushed, her heart flooding with a sweetness.

Her cheeks were delicately pink, and her neck and ears flushed with rosiness: "How do I compare to Mr. Sheng, with whom you live?"

Tang Fei’s mind fluttered, wondering if Mr. Sheng might have come too?

Was he hiding in some concealed corner, spying on them?

Was Phoenix asking this question to dig a pit for him to fall into?

They had played this game more than once already.

But once words are spoken, like water they cannot be taken back; even the celestial emperor couldn’t deny that Phoenix was the most beautiful.

So Tang Fei looked at her with conviction and said, "Of course you are the most beautiful girl in the world."

He paused, then added, "She is a woman."

...

While having tea, Tang Fei and Phoenix spoke of how he and Little Fatty both needed drivers’ licenses.

"Originally, I had arranged everything last year, but you suddenly went to the Ghost Prison with the Great Grandmaster, and the matter was left unresolved," Phoenix said. "However, if you need it, I can make another call."

"With your hands-on skills, it’s just a formality... Little Fatty might have some difficulty, but with a few more practice sessions, it shouldn’t be a problem."

"This matter is both for your own safety and for the safety of others, so it should still be taken seriously. I still hope you can learn it yourself. Otherwise, I would just call someone to send the license to your home."

"I understand," Tang Fei nodded, "Your concern is valid. We’ll take the test ourselves. If we pass, we get the license; if not, we’ll keep trying. Safety first."

"Mm, you won’t have a problem. Actually, with the aid of the smart driving system, there normally shouldn’t be an issue," Phoenix said, smiling with narrowed eyes. "I’m just worried about Little Fatty... whether his physique can fit into the driver’s seat is a question; perhaps he needs a large-size vehicle?"

Tang Fei also laughed, "We could let him use a large truck for the driving test."