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Chapter 99 You are

The warm water in the basin gradually soothed Shen Yi's tense nerves.

She lowered her head, her gaze fixed on Lin Ye's face.

"Lin Ye————"

Lin also slightly raised her eyelids, casting an inquiring glance.

She smiled and asked, "Are you a foot fetishist?"

Lin also stopped.

Before Lin Ye could answer, Shen Yi's voice came again.

"If you like feet————"

Lin quickly looked away and coughed a few times.

Seeing Lin Ye's embarrassed and awkward appearance, Shen Yi felt playful and gently splashed water.

Splash!

A small, sparkling drop of water was lifted up and splashed right onto Lin Ye.

Water droplets slid down his cheeks. Lin also turned his head and looked at the girl who was covering her mouth and laughing hysterically.

Even after walking for a long time, Shen Yi's feet remained very clean, with little sweat. Soaking them in water, one could even smell her own faint fragrance.

At this moment, the water in the shallow basin was not only not muddy at all, but remained crystal clear.

Lin also raised her finger and casually wiped away the water stains on her cheek and the tip of her nose.

Shen Yi's laughter gradually subsided. She bit her lower lip lightly, and a dangerous glint flashed in her eyes that she herself was unaware of. Her tone carried a hint of girlish softness and mischief.

Shen Yi shared some of others' opinions about feet, and then offered a suggestion: "How about we try it?"

Lin Ye was always calm. Before this moment arrived, he could have solemnly declared to the world that he had absolutely no strange fetishes and was not at all obsessed with women's feet.

But when Shen Yi extended the invitation to him in this manner, some of his insistence might be broken, and he nodded.

In the quiet rented room, only the sound of their heartbeats could be heard.

Shen Yi was a little nervous. She didn't know what had gotten into her that made her suggestion, and she didn't expect Lin Ye to actually agree. At the same time, she also felt a little happy.

The two drew closer, and a few seconds later, Shen Yi suddenly pulled her foot back, breaking free from Lin Ye's control. She slipped on the slippers that had been prepared beforehand and hurriedly rushed back to the bedroom.

The next morning.

Riverside Square.

The morning mist had not yet completely dissipated from the wide river surface. Several early-rising sanitation workers were cleaning the fallen leaves on the walkway, while an elderly man was slowly practicing Tai Chi under the shade of trees in the distance.

"Bang!" Zhao Qishan leaped high into the air, sending the shuttlecock flying straight toward the other side.

In the center of the square, Zhao Qishan and Song Jing were playing badminton back and forth.

But the open space at the edge of the square seemed rather deserted today.

At this time of day, a huge black parasol would usually be erected there.

Sayo Igarashi, dressed in a luxurious dress, sat in a custom-made folding chair with her inseparable female secretary standing behind her, her pomp and circumstance resembling that of a queen inspecting her territory.

But today, the sunlight shone directly on the paving stones, and there wasn't a single person in sight.

Zhao Qishan sarcastically said, "I'm telling you, you really don't know what's good for you. A wealthy young lady was chasing after you across borders, and you didn't take her sooner. Now look what's wrong with her. What exactly did you not like about her—her looks, her figure…"

In terms of family background, how could Saya Igarashi possibly have any flaws?

Upon hearing this, Song Jing paused for a moment.

"I admit, even by my picky standards, Igarashi Saya is very beautiful, you could even say she's stunning."

"Then who are you trying to impress with that sour face all the time?"

"There are two reasons. First, the way she looks at me is wrong. She doesn't like me. Every time she sits there looking at me, her eyes are like those of a superior. I don't like that kind of look she gives me when I look at a puppet. Second—"

Song Jing did not continue speaking.

Seeing his unusual silence, Zhao Qishan spoke up for him, revealing what he hadn't said.

Secondly, it's because you have someone you like in your heart.

A gentle breeze swept by, and the fallen leaves on the square made a soft rustling sound on the ground.

This isn't really a secret in their circle; almost every friend who's close to Song Jing knows it.

Zhao Qishan's expression turned serious. He sighed and bluntly laid bare the cruelty hidden in his words.

"Song Jing, let me tell you the truth, and don't take offense, but there's absolutely no way you and Tian Xuan Nu could ever be together."

"You should have tried to conquer Igarashi Saya before. Of course, now you can't even try. This story teaches us that you should seize the day."

On the tree-lined path of Ningchuan University.

Lin was heading to the teaching building when his phone suddenly vibrated briefly in his pocket.

He stopped and took out his phone to look at the screen.

"Are you going to Wulie?"

It is located on Frosty Land, a land across the ocean that is shrouded in cold drizzle and thick fog all year round.

A graceful and aloof figure naturally appeared in his mind. It seemed to be the top university that Su Nian was recommended to after leaving Xia Shang.

Lin Ye was still staring at the screen, and before he could gather his thoughts, Qin Wei called from his phone.

"Lin Ye, did you see the message the branch just sent you?" Qin Wei's voice came through the receiver, displaying the usual efficiency of the command and dispatch department.

"I saw it," Lin replied.

Qin Wei on the other end of the phone paused briefly, seemingly considering her next words.

"This situation is a bit special. It's an independent cooperation agreement reached directly between the Wulie royal family and our Ningchuan City. Pei Xiao left a week ago, and now we need you to hurry up and set off for Wulie to meet up with Pei Xiao."

"What exactly do we need to do?" Lin asked softly.

Qin Wei said, "It's not convenient to reveal the details of the mission right now. Once you arrive in Wulie, the people there will contact you and help you arrange your accommodation and itinerary."

Lin agreed briefly: "Okay, I understand."

"The logistics department will handle all the international flight permits and necessary travel documents and send them to your terminal within an hour. Once you get there, be careful in everything you do."

Communication was cut off.

The sky over Great Britain, also known as the Frozen Isles, seems perpetually devoid of sunshine.

The Royal Academy, located in the heart of the city, is the top-ranked institution of learning in the entire Fogfield.

The ancient Gothic spires are partially obscured by the mist, and the mottled stone walls are covered with lush ivy.

Countless celebrities and luminaries active in politics, business, and science have left their mark in these deep, arched corridors.

Su Nian was holding several books in her arms, wearing a soft, fitted short jacket over a light, clean knit sweater.

This simple outfit accentuated her already refined and aloof temperament, making her appear even more ethereal. Even amidst a foreign campus filled with blond-haired, blue-eyed people, her exquisite face, possessing a classical beauty reminiscent of the Xia and Shang dynasties, easily attracted the attention of passersby.