darknovel Chapter 134 Ding, Leng Meng's favorability +10
Chapter 134 Ding, Leng Meng's favorability +10
The old man was clearly taken aback and subconsciously looked down—sure enough, the zipper at his crotch was open.
The greedy expression on his face froze instantly, turning into embarrassment and panic, his ashen face even seemed to flush slightly.
He hurriedly zipped up his jacket, looking somewhat disheveled, and brushed past Lin Feng before heading downstairs.
Lin Feng let out a soft breath and continued walking up to the second floor.
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Studio:
"66666! Brother Feng's observation skills are amazing! I was so busy looking at that weird old red lips!"
"Calm and collected! Remaining composed under pressure! My legs would have gone weak in the face, but Brother Feng was able to pinpoint the opponent's weakness so accurately!"
"This was incredibly detailed! They completely stumped the eerie creature, turning him from a hunter into an embarrassed old man in an instant!"
"Brother Feng: I'm just a concerned citizen. Old Weird: Where am I supposed to put my old face?!"
"With that kind of mental fortitude, he deserves to pass! He can always pinpoint his opponent's weaknesses immediately!"
"Everyone thought a battle was about to break out, but Brother Feng perfectly defused the situation with a single reminder!"
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Upon arriving at the second-floor corridor, it was temporarily empty.
Following the guard's instructions, Lin Feng turned right and headed straight for the heavy wooden door at the far end, marked with "[206-Deputy Warden]".
Standing at the door, he did not rush to knock. Instead, he subtly took out the carefully prepared "door-knocking key" from his personal system space—a high-end skincare set with an extremely luxurious appearance.
If compared to the human world, this is undoubtedly similar to La Prairie's top luxury collection, or even more transcendent, a unique item exclusively for a specific class.
The complete set, including serum, face cream, and eye cream, is carefully arranged in a custom gift box, and the packaging alone exudes an aura of "high value".
In the world of ghost stories, objects that can enhance "refinement" and "state" often have an unexpected attraction for certain supernatural beings with specific obsessions.
Lin Feng adjusted his expression, perfectly blending respect and composure on his face, and then raised his hand.
"Thump, thump, thump."
Three clear knocks, neither too loud nor too soft, echoed in the quiet corridor.
"Please come in."
A voice came from inside the door, crisp and cold, like an icicle falling from the eaves in winter.
Lin Feng pushed open the door and entered.
The office space is quite spacious, and the overall design continues the prison's gray, white, and black color scheme.
The most eye-catching feature is a huge oil painting hanging on the entire wall behind the desk.
The painting is unrestrained in style, full of the swirling brushstrokes of Van Gogh's late period. Deep blue and bright yellow intertwine and collide intensely, and the twisted lines seem to form a burning and rotating nebula, or an uneasy eye staring into the room.
A large ebony desk is placed in front of this background wall that combines order and wildness. The desk is spotless, with only a black terminal screen, a simple metal pen holder, and a few documents arranged strictly at right angles, the order is almost austere.
Deputy Warden Leng Meng sat behind this desk.
She had taken off her standard military cap, and her long, thick, black hair was neatly styled into a bun at the back of her head, fully revealing her smooth forehead and clear facial features.
She was looking down slightly, intently at the documents on the terminal screen, her long, slender fingers rapidly typing on the virtual keyboard.
Hearing the door open, she didn't look up immediately. She only raised her eyelids after Lin Feng had completely walked in and stood still.
Those were extremely sharp eyes, with light-colored pupils, as if covered with a thin layer of ice.
When her gaze fell upon Lin Feng—a human being dressed in the uniform of a trainee prison guard—her brow furrowed almost imperceptibly.
"Didn't I make it very clear? Don't bother me unless it's something important!"
The tone implied an intention to oust him, as if Lin Feng would be thrown out by an invisible force if he didn't provide a reasonable explanation the next second.
Lin Feng's heart tightened slightly, but he immediately put on a respectful yet sincere smile, stepped forward, and presented the extremely luxurious skincare gift box he was holding with both hands, gently placing it in an empty space on the desk.
"Reporting to the deputy warden, I do have something important to report to you."
Lin Feng spoke steadily, looking at Leng Meng with sincere eyes.
"Now is the time of seasonal change, the air is dry and there is a lot of dust, so the skin is most prone to dehydration and sensitivity and needs careful care."
"As a deputy warden, you are extremely busy with prison affairs and need to take better care of yourself."
"This is just a small gift, nothing more, but please accept it."
Leng Meng's gaze lingered on Lin Feng's face for two seconds before slowly moving down to the exquisite gift box.
Her eyes seemed to flicker for a fleeting moment, but it was too quick to catch.
The next second, her sharp gaze swept towards the open office door behind Lin Feng, as if to confirm whether anyone else had seen this scene.
The corridor was deserted.
Leng Meng then casually raised her right hand and snapped her fingers crisply.
With a soft creak, the office door seemed to be pushed by an invisible hand, quickly and silently closing and locking itself.
After isolating herself from the outside world, Leng Meng turned her gaze back to the gift box on the table, then glanced at Lin Feng, a faint smile playing on her lips.
"I didn't expect you to be so good at handling things."
Lin Feng bowed slightly: "Deputy Warden, you manage such a large prison, it must be very hard work. As your subordinates, it is our duty to share your burdens. This little token of our appreciation is really nothing."
Leng Meng didn't respond to that, but instead tapped the table lightly with her fingertip, her gaze still fixed on the gift box:
"Prison regulations clearly prohibit accepting any form of money or property from subordinates. Are you trying to make me commit a mistake?!"
Lin Feng chuckled inwardly. This deputy warden was clearly interested but still had to put on airs.
He immediately decided to retreat as a strategic move, and calmly replied:
"You flatter me. This is just a small token of my appreciation to my superior, to show my gratitude for your hard work and to help you maintain peak performance during breaks so you can better manage the prison."
"If this regulation has caused you any difficulty, I will immediately withdraw it. I have absolutely no intention of making you violate any principles."
As he spoke, he made a gesture as if to reach out and take the gift box back.
"Wait a minute." Leng Meng coughed lightly. "According to the rules, I can't accept it, but I can buy it. How much is this set?"
Lin Feng remained expressionless: "It's not expensive, just 10 Ghost Coins."
Leng Meng's expression froze for a moment. After quickly checking on the terminal, she unconsciously swallowed – the price was exactly as advertised.
At this moment, Lin Feng suddenly slapped his forehead: "Ah, look at my memory, it should be 500 ghost coins."
Leng Meng gave Lin Feng a deep look, a hint of "you know what's good for you" in her eyes, and deftly took out five hundred-yuan coins and handed them over: "Thanks for running errands for me to buy this set of skincare products."
"Of course," Lin Feng said with a smile as he accepted the gift.
[Ding! Leng Meng's favorability +10]
Current favorability rating: 20/100
The system notification made Lin Feng clench his fist inwardly. Success!
"Go out." Leng Meng's tone softened a bit.
Lin Feng had just turned around and taken two steps when Leng Meng suddenly spoke again:
"By the way, you should eat the cafeteria's 'Today's Special,' but don't eat it all."
Lin Feng paused.
Is this... revealing information to him?
He immediately understood and nodded solemnly, "Understood, thank you for the reminder, Deputy Warden!"
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Studio:
"Ten thousand becomes five hundred—Brother Feng has truly mastered the art of social maneuvering!"
"As it turns out, whether it's a person or a cunning individual, principles can be flexibly adapted in the face of 'sincerity'."
"Two thousand guards, one hundred thousand deputy wardens. Brother Feng has a clear grasp of this price system."
"Hahaha, the way Leng Meng's pupils dilated when she checked the price just now cracked me up!"
"They talk about rules, but their actions tell a different story. Women, in the end, can't resist the allure of skincare products!"
"From a serious boss to a dream girl, all that's missing is a set of top-tier skincare products. Turns out, appearance anxiety is a strange weakness!"
"That 'You're smart to know what' meaningless' look in his eyes was priceless! This deputy warden has a surprisingly endearing side!"
"Handsome, charming, and rich! Where can I find a boyfriend like that?!"