Ye Fei saw that Ye Yunqi had misunderstood, so he quickly reached out to embrace her, gently stroking her silky long hair and kissing her cheek before saying, "Silly girl, how could I not like you? You're thinking too much."
Ye Yunqi, who had a strong spiritual connection with Ye Fei, could clearly sense that he was speaking the truth. However, his proposal left her even more puzzled, and she asked, "Then why would you say that?"
Ye Fei sighed, "Do you remember me telling you about a cultivation technique that I couldn't master no matter how hard I tried?"
"Yes, I remember. Mom also warned you not to practice it recklessly. You're not practicing that technique, are you?" Ye Yunqi's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that her brother was practicing that technique and encountering problems?
"Yes." Ye Fei nodded. "I did practice it, and after what happened between us, I even sensed a strange qi..."
"Really? That's great!" Ye Yunqi interrupted Ye Fei, filled with genuine joy. If her brother could become as powerful as her, she wouldn't have to worry about his health anymore. "Then we should continue with it even more."
Ye Fei forced a smile, "Let me finish. I thought it was a mutual cultivation technique, but seeing you still exhausted, I realized it might not be that simple. This technique might be a harmful one, so I can't let it harm you."
"What?" Ye Yunqi was stunned. Coming from a martial arts family, she had heard of harmful cultivation techniques that benefit oneself at the expense of others.
If Ye Fei was really practicing such a technique, it could be troublesome. However, after some contemplation, she seemed to have made up her mind and firmly said, "Brother, it's okay. If it can improve your health, sacrificing some of my own power is nothing. I can always regain it later."
Although Ye Fei had anticipated her response, her words still moved him almost to tears. He hugged her tightly and said affectionately, "Thank you, my dear Yunqi."
"As for our future..." Ye Yunqi hesitated to ask.
Ye Fei hadn't made a final decision on this matter, feeling conflicted. Choosing to set it aside for the moment, he said to Ye Yunqi, "Let's not talk about that. I have some good news to share with you."
"What good news?" Ye Yunqi noticed that although he didn't immediately agree, he didn't reject her either, which made her a bit happier and curious about the news he had to share.
"Watch this." Ye Fei reached out and grasped the stainless steel pipe on the corridor railing, exerted a slight force, and instantly dented the pipe. When he released his grip, a clear handprint remained.
While Ye Yunqi could achieve such a feat effortlessly, Ye Fei's demonstration still amazed her, leaving her with her mouth agape. How did the weak Ye Fei manage to do this? She couldn't help but ask, "Brother, is this ability from that technique you've been practicing?"
"Perhaps." Ye Fei vaguely nodded. Since she believed so, he might as well agree, saving himself from explaining the matter of his homemade machine.
"That's amazing!"
Ye Yunqi felt genuinely happy for Ye Fei, realizing that she played a part in his transformation. Feeling a sense of pride, knowing that only the two of them were aware of this, she suggested, "Let's call Mom and the others later to share the good news with them!"
However, Ye Fei stopped her, saying, "Let's keep this a secret for now, let me be our family's secret weapon."
"Secret weapon? What do you mean?" Ye Yunqi didn't understand why he wouldn't want to share his happiness with everyone.
Since the conversation had reached this point, Ye Fei decided to tell her his speculation. Finally, he said, "If there really are people targeting our family, I am the most vulnerable link. Mom and Aunt can see it, and naturally, the enemies can see it too. What kind of expression do you think they'll have if, when they come to deal with me, I suddenly reveal strength that's not inferior to yours?"
"That would be so much fun!" Ye Yunqi, imagining this possibility, seemed to already see the unknown enemy's extremely shocked expression, and couldn't help but chuckle, "Okay then, let's not tell anyone for now. We can let them all celebrate together once we catch the enemy."
Ye Fei smiled and was about to say something when they suddenly heard a hurried bell ringing. They both realized they had been in the corridor for quite a while; the bell was for class, prompting them to stick out their tongues at each other before rushing upstairs.
Today was Friday. In the past, Ye Fei had some aversion towards this day as it, like Tuesday, involved his most disliked physical education class. However, now he wasn't afraid at all.
Not to mention a two-kilometer jog, even a two-hundred-mile sprint wouldn't leave him out of breath. How could he care about a simple physical education class?
Just like last time, once they lined up according to height, Tang Rou walked over from the other side and stood at the front of the line, saying, "Same rules as before, three laps, slowest person does an extra lap! Let's begin!"
The students in Ye Fei's class no longer felt the same awe they did the first time they saw Tang Rou. If a teacher is extremely strict, no matter how beautiful she is, the students won't feel close to her. So, upon hearing her words, the students all dashed out, even Ye Yunqi didn't hesitate. She already knew about Ye Fei's situation and had no reason to worry.
However, Lin Ling didn't run with the others; instead, she pulled Ye Fei over to Tang Rou and asked, "Teacher, does Ye Fei need to run?"
Tang Rou looked at this girl who fearlessly maintained eye contact with her and nodded inwardly, smiling, "He doesn't need to, but you still have to run with everyone else."
Tang Rou had a strong personality and admired strong-willed individuals. She liked Lin Ling a lot, to the point where even Ye Yunqi, who initially had some hostility, started to feel a sense of empathy towards her after her anger subsided.
The only exception was Ye Fei, this weak boy. Although their families were close, Tang Rou just couldn't muster any positive feelings towards him.
Seeing Tang Rou agree to let Ye Fei off from running, Lin Ling happily smiled and went off to catch up with the classmates who had already run far ahead.
Tang Rou looked at Ye Fei, who was standing there somewhat idle, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes, and said, "Ye Fei, since you're free, come with me to the equipment room and fetch some things!"