Although they’ve not been together for long, Li Fei’er is charming and adorable, which makes her very approachable. Even girls quickly warm up to her.

So when He Xue saw her coming, she immediately stood up and hugged Li Fei’er: "I don’t want to live anymore..."

As soon as she said this, tears started falling, leaving Li Fei’er and Ling Feng stunned!

Li Fei’er quickly patted He Xue’s back: "It’s okay, Sister Xue, whatever is happening, tell me, we’ll figure it out together. How is Brother Hu doing now?"

"He drank so much he ended up with a stomach bleed, but he’s fine now."

He Xue let go, wiped her tears, and gave an embarrassed smile to Ling Feng and Li Fei’er: "Sorry for making a scene."

"No, we’re all friends, we won’t laugh at you. Sister, what is this all about?" Li Fei’er asked.

"Why did Hu Jian drink so much in one go?" Ling Feng asked along.

He Xue’s eyes were red: "We were planning to get married, met the parents a few days ago..."

After explaining, Ling Feng finally understood what was going on.

At the marriage discussion, He Xue’s parents demanded a huge bride price from Hu Jian, or they wouldn’t approve of the marriage.

Three hundred thousand, an astronomical figure for Hu Jian, whose monthly salary is only six thousand.

His family’s financial situation is average; his parents’ savings were used for the down payment on a house, leaving no extra money.

He Xue didn’t want her parents to ask for such a large bride price either, but unfortunately, her parents wouldn’t listen to her.

Hu Jian had been depressed for several days and finally broke down after drinking some alcohol today.

He Xue was caught in the middle, unable to please either side, truly in a difficult situation.

And Hu Jian drowned his sorrows in alcohol, ending up in the hospital; she had been struggling all night, emotionally overwhelmed.

Understanding the situation, Li Fei’er held He Xue’s hand: "Sister, don’t be upset, there’s always a solution."

"That’s right, if it’s a problem money can solve, it’s not really a problem!" Ling Feng nodded affirmatively.

He Xue glanced at him, moved her lips, but said nothing.

Then Ling Feng continued: "Okay, let’s go check on Brother Hu first."

"Yeah, he should be waking up soon."

He Xue nodded and opened the door to the hospital room.

It’s a regular hospital room, not only Hu Jian was lying there, but two other patients were also in beds, with family members around them.

With Ling Feng and the others coming in, the hospital room immediately became crowded.

Hu Jian lay in bed looking haggard, hair messy and still asleep.

Seeing him like this, Ling Feng was speechless, thinking how young people nowadays can’t handle pressure?

He Xue walked to the bedside and patted Hu Jian: "Wake up, wake up..."

"Hmm?"

Hu Jian took a deep breath, opened his eyes groggily.

Then he turned his head to look around and asked in confusion: "Where am I?"

"What do you mean? Don’t you remember what happened last night?" He Xue asked with frustration.

"Last night?"

Hu Jian was still a bit dazed, seeming to have drunk too much and blacked out!

"Last night we were partying, you drank too much and ended up with a stomach bleed, this is the hospital!"

He Xue explained helplessly.

It was clear she still deeply cared for Hu Jian; even though things had gotten to this point, she didn’t blame him, but instead felt some sympathy.

Ling Feng watched on and suddenly felt he should help these two young people.

Even though they had known each other for less than three days, everyone got along very well, and Ling Feng had a good impression of them both.

So seeing Hu Jian still a bit dazed, he chuckled and said: "Brother Hu, I know about your situation now, don’t worry, there’s a solution for everything!"

"....."

Hu Jian understood what had happened and with a bitter smile said: "Brother, easy to say, but things aren’t that simple to resolve."

Ling Feng thought it was a money issue, so he replied with a smile: "Three hundred thousand might be a significant amount, but it won’t be impossible to gather, right?"

Hu Jian smiled bitterly: "Money can be found, but they want me to join the Qingyun Sect, which I absolutely cannot agree to!"

"Hmm?"

Ling Feng paused, quickly asking: "What does that mean?"

He Xue was also bewildered, looking at Hu Jian in astonishment: "What Qingyun Sect?"

"I haven’t told you this. Your parents, along with your brother and sister-in-law, have joined a sect called Qingyun Sect. The bride price is secondary; they require me to join that organization to marry you." Hu Jian said with a bitter smile.

He Xue was completely bewildered, eyes wide open.

After a moment of silence, she angrily said: "This is too much, how can they interfere with someone else’s beliefs? They mentioned joining some sect to me before, I didn’t even ask what it was and refused outright. I didn’t expect they’d drag you into this too?"

"You refused?"

Hu Jian was stunned and immediately asked.

"Yes, why, did you think I joined?" He Xue asked.

"I actually thought..."

Hu Jian said with an embarrassed expression.

Li Fei’er saw this and chuckled: "Seems like couples still need to communicate well, don’t keep things hidden in your heart!"

Both Hu Jian and He Xue blushed, realizing the misunderstanding had grown.

Then Ling Feng asked: "Why don’t you want to join that sect?"

"I don’t want others controlling my thoughts, and I’m not interested in those deceptive teachings!" Hu Jian said.

He Xue nodded and said: "Neither do I!"

Ling Feng smiled, thinking these young people have good values!

So he quickly said: "In that case, what I think is, forget about the bride price or whatever pressure from your family, handle your own affairs yourselves!"

Upon hearing this, He Xue took a deep breath: "Okay, if it’s merely about the bride price, I wouldn’t want to fall out with my family, but forcing Hu Jian to join some Qingyun Sect, I can’t comply with them anymore!"

"Right, you should’ve done this earlier, they don’t care about your happiness!" Li Fei’er said.

Just then, a commotion came from outside, followed by several middle-aged men and women barging into the hospital room!

Seeing these people, He Xue’s eyes rounded: "Dad, Mom, Aunt, how come you’re here?"

"To take you home!"

A middle-aged woman with triangular eyes looked at Hu Jian lying in bed and said sternly: "This worthless man, break up with him quickly, we’ve found someone better for you!"

After saying this, she grabbed He Xue’s hand and started to leave.

Seeing this, Ling Feng coldly said: "Let go of her!"

"Who are you?"

The middle-aged woman paused, sizing Ling Feng up: "This is our family matter, it’s none of your business!"