Chapter 16: Reunion
Li Feng slowly opened his eyes, and a familiar scent washed over him. He looked around and found himself lying on a shabby wooden bed with peeling walls, clearly weathered by the passage of time.
He touched his forehead, his heart filled with confusion. Where was this? Why was he in a place like this?
Suddenly, the door was pushed open. A familiar figure walked in—none other than Uncle Zhang, his former servant. Seeing that Li Feng had woken up, Uncle Zhang's face broke into a relieved smile.
"Young Master, you're finally awake! Uncle Zhang has been worried sick about you all this time," Uncle Zhang said, his voice brimming with concern.
Looking at Uncle Zhang, Li Feng felt a warm surge in his chest. He remembered that in his past life, Uncle Zhang had always been his loyal servant, taking meticulous care of him. Regrettably, in that world, he had failed to cherish this devotion.
"Uncle Zhang, I... I feel like I've had a very long dream," Li Feng said, trying to sort through his chaotic thoughts.
"Don't rush, Young Master, take your time," Uncle Zhang said, sitting by the bedside and gently patting Li Feng's hand.
Li Feng took a deep breath and recounted his memories from his past life. Uncle Zhang listened in utter astonishment; although he knew the young master had suffered misfortunes, he never imagined the story would be so bizarre and convoluted.
"Uncle Zhang, what should I do now?" Li Feng asked, looking at him with anticipation in his eyes.
Uncle Zhang fell silent for a moment before replying, "Young Master, now that we have returned to the past, we must seize this opportunity. First, we need to change your destiny so you never walk down that path of no return again. Second, we need to track down the mastermind behind the scenes and seek justice for the grievances of your past life."
Li Feng nodded heavily, a resolute gleam flashing in his eyes. He knew that this Rebirth was both an opportunity and a challenge for him.
Over the next few days, Li Feng and Uncle Zhang discussed how to alter his destiny. They decided to start with Li Feng's studies, turning him into an exemplary student who would win the praise of his teachers and classmates.
During this process, Li Feng discovered many shortcomings from his past life. He began to study diligently, hoping to make up for these flaws. At the same time, he started paying closer attention to the people around him, trying to unearth the hidden mastermind.
Along the way, Li Feng encountered someone who left him thoroughly surprised—Lin Xue, his wife from his past life.
Lin Xue was a classmate of Li Feng at school. Beautiful and kind-hearted, she had captured Li Feng's heart at first sight. Yet, in their marriage in the previous life, Li Feng had inflicted countless hurts upon her. It was only on his deathbed that he realized his mistakes, but it was already too late.
With this Rebirth, Li Feng vowed to cherish Lin Xue and make amends for the regrets of the past. He began actively interacting with her, caring for her daily life and studies. Lin Xue was equally astonished by Li Feng's transformation; she found him mature, steady, and far more attentive than before.
Gradually, the two rebuilt a deep bond. Under Li Feng's tender care, Lin Xue grew increasingly cheerful and confident. Through Lin Xue, Li Feng also came to know her family and won their approval.
Meanwhile, Li Feng and Uncle Zhang had been secretly investigating the mastermind. They discovered that not a single one of the people who had framed Li Feng in the past life had come to a good end. Moreover, Li Feng's father had passed away prematurely due to an accident.
This only strengthened Li Feng's resolve to unmask the culprit. He believed that as long as this person was brought to justice, neither his family nor he himself would ever be harmed again.
One evening, as Li Feng and Lin Xue were walking home together, they were suddenly ambushed by a figure in black. Upon catching sight of Li Feng, a flash of shock crossed the intruder's eyes, and he immediately turned to flee.
Li Feng gave chase without hesitation. In a narrow alleyway, he finally caught up to the masked figure. Tearing away the man's veil, Li Feng discovered a former acquaintance—a defeated rival from his past life.
"How... how did you end up like this?" Li Feng asked, staring at the man in disbelief.
The man in black sneered. "Li Feng, do you really think Rebirth can change everything? Let me tell you, you are destined to fail."
Li Feng looked at him coldly. "Do you honestly think you can stop me?"
As the man attempted to escape, Li Feng lunged forward and grabbed him. Li Feng handed him over to the police, ensuring he received the punishment he deserved.
With the capture of the mastermind, the grievances of Li Feng's past life were finally cleared. He returned to the right track in both family and career, stepping into a life of happiness.
Lin Xue looked at Li Feng, her eyes filled with admiration and love. She knew that Li Feng was no longer that impulsive, childish boy, but a mature, responsible man.
Accompanied by Lin Xue, Li Feng lived through one happy moment after another. He knew that this Rebirth had granted him a second chance at life. He was determined to cherish this hard-won familial and romantic love, making his future even brighter.