Urban Seduction: Housewives Club Chapter 4 Restless Thoughts

Recognizing the girl was likely feeling a bit resentful, Ye Fei flashed a quick grin and offered a compliment, "It was good, but it doesn't compare to you, Ling!"

Lin Ling gave a cold snort and turned a blind eye to him. Despite the rejection, Ye Fei maintained his sheepish smile and insisted, "Come on, Ling, let me have a look."

Lin Ling simply shifted her gaze away. Chuckling to himself, Ye Fei pulled out his phone and began scrolling. Within the confines of the military camp, using a phone was strictly forbidden, and his internet access was limited to a mere two hours a day on the restricted military network. There was rarely anything of interest for him there anyway.

No one, not even his own kin, suspected that Ye Fei was the invincible hacker known as "Fragile as a Breeze" in the digital realm. It was a paradox how a boy so physically frail possessed such unparalleled genius with computers. Since the age of thirteen, he had ruled the cyber world despite his limited daily connectivity. He even possessed back-door access to the central intelligence hub of the Americana Empire, the world's most powerful Western nation. Over the last three years, he had become a living legend online. Yet, nobody realized this legendary figure was actually a sixteen-year-old boy who would be gasping for air after climbing just four flights of stairs.

In the past, Ye Fei usually frequented hacking forums. Today, however, he found himself suddenly bored with them. He aimlessly browsed various sites on his phone, clicking through pages only to lose interest seconds later.

Suddenly, a link with a classical name—Greek Palace—caught his eye on a small forum. Intrigued, Ye Fei clicked through and discovered a novel hosting site. Remembering that many of his peers were fond of reading webnovels, Ye Fei’s curiosity was piqued, and he randomly selected a story to start reading.

Ye Fei was a remarkably fast reader. By the time noon arrived, he had nearly finished an entire book. While the prose wasn't exactly masterpiece level, the plot was incredibly gripping. For someone who had spent his life confined between his home and school, the story expanded his horizons. He remained completely absorbed in the narrative until Ye Yunqi called out to him.

The siblings opted not to go home for lunch, maintaining the same routine they had during their freshman year. After a short conversation, Ye Yunqi headed downstairs to fetch food. Although Ye Fei felt guilty about his sister serving him every day, he felt helpless; those four flights of stairs were a daunting obstacle for his weak body.

The classroom grew silent as everyone except Ye Fei departed. Feeling a bit restless, he shook his head and returned to the novel on his phone. The world within the pages was fascinating, particularly the depictions of intimate relationships, which he found deeply intriguing. His only frustration was the author’s tendency to cut the scenes short at the most critical moments, leaving him feeling quite annoyed.

Ye Fei finished the book before Ye Yunqi could return. It wasn't that the story had concluded, but rather that he had caught up to the latest chapter. Feeling a sense of withdrawal, he wished he could track the author down and demand they tell him the rest of the plot. Knowing that was impossible, he reluctantly started a different novel.

The First High School was famous for its rigorous academic standards, and intense lessons had already begun on the very first day. While Ye Fei used to find classes enjoyable, they seemed dull now. He spent the entire afternoon immersed in novels, discovering a vibrant and wonderful way of life. Looking back at his own past, he realized just how mundane his existence had been.

During the afternoon, he even managed to contact several authors to get his hands on their unedited manuscripts. The raw, explicit descriptions in these versions stirred his blood, making him feel a rush of excitement. He couldn't help but steal several glances at Lin Ling sitting beside him. During Yu Wuxia's lecture, he found himself greedily staring at her curvaceous figure for a long time. He wondered if the novels were warping his mind, as he even found himself stealing a few glances at Ye Yunqi.

Once school was over, Ye Fei finally put his phone away, though his mind continued to wander into the realm of fantasy. What if he could live like a protagonist, wandering through a garden of flowers and experiencing all the beauties of the world? It sounded incredible. He certainly seemed to have the qualifications. Regarding family background, he was easily among the top three in Wanghai, the largest city in the south. Regarding talent, his status as a genius hacker would make countless women swoon. And as for his looks, that was a given. He truly seemed destined to be a main character.

However, the reality of his physical health quickly crashed down on him. With a body this frail, forget about a harem of beauties; he likely couldn't even handle Lin Ling on his own, let alone "traveling through the flowers." It seemed novels were just fiction, and there was a massive chasm between stories and reality.

Feeling deflated after his self-imposed reality check, Ye Fei slumped in his seat. Lin Ling, who had been observing him, noticed his sudden change in mood and asked, "Ye Fei... um, what's wrong?"

Lost in his daydreaming, Ye Fei blurted out without thinking, "I'm just worried that since my body is so weak, how will I ever satisfy you in the future?"

Lin Ling was no innocent child and immediately grasped his meaning. Her face turned bright red as she spat out, "Pervert!"

Only after the words escaped did Ye Fei realize his blunder. He scrambled to explain himself, but an embarrassed Lin Ling refused to listen to a word he said.

Left with no choice, Ye Fei gave a wry smile and leaned against the table, staring into space. He felt a deep sense of dissatisfaction with his physical state, but he was powerless to change it. Despite his best efforts at the military camp over the last two months, he ended up collapsing from exhaustion every time. His natural constitution seemed to doom him to a life of weakness.

With a sigh, he wondered if the techniques provided by that old man were actually useless. Years ago, he had met a strange old man who claimed he possessed a unique constitution. The memory was a bit hazy, but it was definitely something special. The man had taught him a specific technique, swearing that diligent practice would eventually allow him to open his Meridians. Once that happened, his sickliness would vanish, and he would become incredibly powerful.

Back then, Ye Fei had recently been bullied by thugs and craved strength. He had followed the old man's instructions and practiced every day for years, yet his physical strength never improved. Instead, his body had simply grown rapidly. He had once been quite short, but he had quickly caught up to and even surpassed the height of his peers.

While getting taller should have been a blessing, it was a curse for Ye Fei. The extra height brought extra weight, making his already limited mobility even more difficult. Now, even a simple task like climbing four flights of stairs required him to stop and rest halfway up.