Nine Skies: Divine Demon Transformation

Let's Break Up

Chapter 002: Let's Break Up

"Mom, I'm back!"

When Lin Feng returned, it was already late in the day. As soon as he entered, he rushed to hug Chu Yuxiang, panting with excitement. "Mom, I got into Norton University. I was planning to call and tell you, but I wanted to surprise you in person. Mom, were you worried about me all day? Haha..."

Seeing the genuine joy and happiness in her son and his excitement, Chu Yuxiang tightly hugged him. She turned her face, wearing a bitter smile, feeling a pang in her heart.

"Feng Er! Look at you, you're covered in sweat. Go take a shower. Mom has prepared dinner, we can chat while we eat."

"Alright, Mom, wait for me." Lin Feng eagerly rushed into the bathroom, humming a song happily. Buckets of cold water poured over his athletic body, revealing a dozen or so scars of various sizes. These scars were the result of Lin Feng's fights with thugs in the impoverished area.

This was Lin Feng's pride!

After the shower, he felt refreshed. Lin Feng came out wearing loose shorts, lightly walking with a carefree stride, in a good mood.

Chu Yuxiang opened her mouth to speak but swallowed her words. "Come, Feng Er, the food is still hot. Sit down and eat. Today, Mom allows you to drink!"

Chu Yuxiang happily invited her son, and Lin Feng didn't notice the hint of sadness in her eyes.

After a satisfying meal, Lin Feng was in high spirits as he told Chu Yuxiang about the events at the joint meeting that day.

"Mom, let me tell you another good news! The school's beauty, Yu Jia, has agreed to be my girlfriend!"

"Do you know, Mom, I pursued her for three years, and today she finally agreed!"

As Lin Feng spoke, he started swaying.

Chu Yuxiang took a deep breath, pulled out a chair, and sat down somewhat weakly. Perhaps telling him the truth while he was drunk was the best time.

Chu Yuxiang's voice was hoarse, "Feng Er, from what I know, the scholarship quota for Norton University belongs to children from wealthy districts. We in the poor district don't have such benefits. Despite your excellent academic performance from childhood, what have you gained? All the rewards, all the glory, and those lofty scenes have always belonged to the children from the wealthy districts. You, my child, have gained nothing."

Chu Yuxiang didn't want to say it, but she had to.

"Hehe, Mom, I know. There will be a day when a carp will leap over the dragon gate, the ugly duckling will become a swan, and Cinderella will meet her prince. Gold will always shine... What about me? This time, the carp has truly leaped over the dragon gate. Mom, what are you worried about?"

"Oh, but the carp hasn't leaped over the dragon gate yet and is caught and killed. The ugly duckling becomes a swan but gets shot by a hunter, and the prince, after becoming an emperor, will have three palaces and six courtyards. Gold is often buried in the desert..."

Lin Feng was stunned for a moment. Like mother, like son. If Chu Yuxiang didn't know something, she wouldn't say such discouraging words at this moment. Lin Feng suddenly felt a chill in his heart, and the alcohol suddenly sobered him up a lot. "Mom, what do you want to say?"

At this moment, a very strange piece of music started playing. Lin Feng hurriedly took out his waterproof knockoff phone and answered the call.

"Hello, Teacher Zhang, how are you?" Lin Feng's tone was very gentle, as if a warm spring breeze, because Principal Zhang was his most respected teacher.

"Well, Lin Feng, there's something important I want to tell you. I hope you won't get too excited after hearing it..."

"Teacher, go ahead." Lin Feng felt that something was wrong and sensed a weakness in his heart.

"Lin Feng, your admission to Norton University is the pride of the school and me! However, there's a problem with the scholarship quota. While the scholarship quota exists, the full tuition waiver is only for children from wealthy districts. Unfortunately, our poor district doesn't have this privilege. So, you'll have to bear the tuition for Norton University yourself. But don't worry too much; the school is willing to provide a sponsorship of 30,000 yuan for you. As for other expenses, I will try to raise funds and donations to help you..."

What was said later, Lin Feng didn't hear. His phone had slipped from his hand and fallen to the ground. He involuntarily took two steps back, staggering, and then collapsed on the ground.

"Feng Er." Chu Yuxiang quickly stood up, supporting Lin Feng, gently patting his back, smoothing his breath.

"Impossible, impossible..." Lin Feng's face turned pale, his lips trembling, eyes full of despair and disbelief.

"Child, I'm sorry..."

Lin Feng suddenly became unusually calm. Apart from his pale face resembling a sheet of paper, there was no indication of any disturbance. "Mom, please step outside for a moment. I need some time alone," Lin Feng's expression remained remarkably calm, appearing composed, yet his heart was ablaze with anger, like a volcano on the verge of eruption.

Watching Lin Feng feign composure, Chu Yuxiang felt a pang of pain in her heart. Nonetheless, she turned away and left, understanding that her son needed solitude at this moment. This matter required him to confront it on his own.

Lin Feng picked up the phone and dialed a familiar number. "Yu Jia..."

"What's wrong? Feeling upset?" a sweet and gentle voice came through the phone.

"Come out, let's meet at the usual place," Lin Feng didn't wait for Yu Jia to respond before ending the call.

As night fell, the sultry weather brought many people out for a stroll or to find some relief in small groups. Lin Feng swiftly traversed the streets, receiving greetings from various vendors. He smiled and nodded in acknowledgment.

After crossing two streets, Lin Feng arrived at a place called "Cool Breeze." He gently pushed open the door to a private room, where a girl with a pure appearance sat at a blue table, holding a cup of cappuccino. Upon seeing Lin Feng, she smiled faintly.

"Feng, you're here... Have you been drinking? What happened?" Lin Feng ordered an iced coffee, took a big sip, and poured out everything to Yu Jia.

After listening, Yu Jia's face turned extremely unsightly, her brows furrowed tightly. She couldn't believe what Lin Feng had just shared; his expression and tone indicated that it was not a joke.

Yu Jia couldn't believe what Lin Feng had just shared. She immediately called the principal.

Once Yu Jia confirmed the news, her beautiful face turned extremely pale. She stared blankly at Lin Feng, then uttered in a low voice, "Feng, three years ago when we met, thank you for taking care of me during these three years."

"What's wrong, Jia Jia? It's my duty to take care of you," Lin Feng looked at Yu Jia, seeing deep disappointment and despair in her eyes.

"For you, I rejected many pursuers, including those rich young men from the affluent areas. That's because you gave me hope and security. But now, my hope is shattered, and my security is gone," Yu Jia said with a tearful gaze.

"Feng, thank you for your care over the past three years. Let's break up. In the future, you'll have your own life, and I believe you'll find your true love."

"Forget about me..." Wiping away a few tears, Yu Jia turned and left the private room.

Seeing Yu Jia's departing figure, Lin Feng didn't chase after her. He understood her well; once Yu Jia made up her mind, her decision was unchangeable.

Lin Feng collapsed on the ground, feeling utterly powerless. "Why?"

Finally, Lin Feng erupted, slumping on the ground, his face expressionless.

He didn't cry because tears had deserted him.

Lin Feng's first dream was to enter Norton University, and his second dream was to pursue the school's beauty. In one day, he achieved both dreams. Wasn't there anything happier in the world?

But on the same day, his first dream was shattered, and immediately afterward, his second dream crumbled. Wasn't there anything more tragic?

What did it feel like to fall from the sky to the abyss? Lin Feng was experiencing such a cup-like state of misery.

What was the meaning of joy turning into sorrow? Lin Feng's first dream was just fulfilled, and now it was shattered.

Blaming his birth? If he wasn't born in the slums but in the affluent areas, he wouldn't have faced such adversity!

Dreams were gone, and the woman he deeply loved had left him.

Lin Feng didn't blame Yu Jia; after all, what she said was the truth—a harsh, ironclad truth!

Born in the poor district, he had nothing!

At that moment, Lin Feng, for the first time, felt the immense importance of money. He would never again naively believe that a man without money, without a career, and without influence could truly be with the woman he loved.