At the dining table, Lin Feng shared the news of obtaining an Activator.

Fang Zhiqiu and Fang Hanshuang had different reactions.

The latter was merely surprised, then her expression returned to normal as she continued eating.

The former was completely different.

Her chopsticks fell to the ground with a clatter.

Then she sprang up, rushed to Lin Feng, and grabbed his hand, bombarding him with questions.

"Really? It's not April Fools'? You're not lying to me, right?"

Lin Feng didn't answer but instead stood up, took out the box, and placed it in front of Fang Zhiqiu.

When Fang Zhiqiu opened it and saw it was indeed an Activator, her pale skin quickly flushed with excitement, her emotions overflowing, even to the point of tears.

Since she was a child, she dreamed of having an Activator when she grew up.

At nineteen, just last year, she wanted to ask her mom for an Activator, but she knew Lin Feng wanted one too.

Knowing the family didn't have much money, Fang Zhiqiu decided to let Lin Feng, her younger brother, have it.

But in her heart, she wanted it more than anyone.

Since she was ten, she had been obsessed with the game "The Grand Martial World," longing to experience a different life in the game world.

Unfortunately, the game required players to be nineteen, so for the past ten years, she spent a lot of time reading game guides, learning about game secrets, and various hidden information.

She called herself Dr. Know-it-all, not just boasting, but because her knowledge of the game was deeper than many veteran players.

Even though she had never entered the game, her theoretical knowledge was on par with any player.

She knew all about the sects, professions, cultivation methods, equipment, weapons, and any publicly available game information by heart.

She was even a legendary figure in "The Grand Martial World" forums, with many players seeking her advice on game-related issues.

Forum members thought she was a hidden game master, but only Fang Zhiqiu knew she had never played the game.

It was purely her love for the game that unknowingly accumulated experience surpassing 99.99% of players.

Seeing her mom give the Activator to Lin Feng, she was envious but not jealous because she had decided to give it to Lin Feng last year.

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She thought she would have to earn money after graduating to buy an Activator, but unexpectedly, her dream came true early.

"Can I have this Activator?"

Fang Zhiqiu asked the three family members, her voice trembling.

Fang Hanshuang looked up, speechless, and said, "Who do you think would fight you for it? Mom and I aren't interested in the game, so it's naturally yours."

Lin Feng also smiled and said, "See, it's yours now."

With the affirmative answer, Fang Zhiqiu couldn't hold back any longer and threw herself into Lin Feng's arms, crying tears of joy.

"Lin Feng, you're such a good brother. Having you as my brother makes me so happy! Boo hoo~"

Lin Feng was caught off guard by Fang Zhiqiu's hug. The petite girl was practically hanging on him, and he had to hold her up to prevent her from falling...

Especially since her upper body was unusually well-developed, pressing against him, and it was summer, so everyone was dressed lightly. Lin Feng couldn't help but react.

To avoid being noticed, he quickly put her down and pretended to complain, "Why are you hanging on me like that? I haven't even finished my meal."

For the first time, Fang Zhiqiu didn't bicker with Lin Feng but instead hugged the Activator box, grinning foolishly. She only put it down to eat when Yu Meixiang ordered her to.

After dinner, everyone returned to their rooms. Fang Zhiqiu had long gone back to her room, eager to log in.

Lin Feng, after taking a shower, was also ready to enter the game when Fang Hanshuang walked in with her long legs.

Seeing him wearing only underwear, Fang Hanshuang's face turned red, and she averted her eyes, saying, "Why aren't you wearing clothes?"

"Come on, Hanshuang, it's summer, and it's normal not to wear clothes in your own room. Don't you also... cough."

Lin Feng almost let it slip but managed to stop himself in time.

Fang Hanshuang didn't think much of it and just urged, "Put something on first, I have something to ask you."

"Okay."

Lin Feng reluctantly put on his clothes, and only then did Fang Hanshuang's expression return to normal.

"Hanshuang, what's up?"

Fang Hanshuang took out her phone, played a video, and placed it in front of Lin Feng, asking, "Is this you?"

Lin Feng took a look and saw it was the video of him fighting Zhang Yong in the Life and Death Arena. He immediately admitted it.

Unexpectedly, upon hearing Lin Feng's confirmation, Fang Hanshuang's eyes filled with anger, and she raised her hand to slap him.

However, Lin Feng had anticipated this and easily caught her wrist, stopping her.

The reason he was prepared was that Fang Hanshuang had always been a strict sister figure to the original Lin Feng, often educating him like an elder.

Whenever Lin Feng did something wrong, Yu Meixiang would spoil him and never scold or hit him, but Fang Hanshuang wouldn't hesitate to discipline him.

So the original Lin Feng always respected and feared Fang Hanshuang, even feeling that she despised him as an outsider.

But Lin Feng knew that Fang Hanshuang cared about him, just that her way of expressing it was completely different from Yu Meixiang and Fang Zhiqiu.

"Hanshuang, why are you hitting me?"

Lin Feng held her hand and asked with a smile.

Seeing her brother counter her for the first time, Fang Hanshuang felt embarrassed and glared at him, saying, "Now that you have some skills, you won't let me discipline you?"

Lin Feng chuckled and said, "Of course you can, but shouldn't you at least tell me the reason?"

"Do I need a reason? You went to fight in the Life and Death Arena, disregarding your own safety and worrying the family. Isn't that enough?"

Lin Feng smiled wryly and explained the situation.

"Hanshuang, I was forced into it. Zhang Yong had his eyes on Aunt Meixiang. I was nearly beaten to death for refusing him, and later he threatened to escalate. If I didn't act, should I have let him harm Aunt Meixiang?"

Fang Hanshuang was stunned because Lin Feng had never mentioned the reason for his beating.

Now that Lin Feng explained, Fang Hanshuang realized he was injured by a bully while protecting her mother.

For a moment, her heart softened, and her anger vanished.

"Why didn't you say so earlier?"

Lin Feng smiled wryly. The original Lin Feng didn't say anything because he was beaten to the brink of death and couldn't speak.

As for himself, he didn't want them to worry, so he kept it a secret. Now that Zhang Yong was dead, there was no need to hide it.

"I didn't want to scare you and create a tense atmosphere."

"But you were still too impulsive. You were at such a disadvantage in levels, yet you fought him in the Life and Death Arena. What if you lost?" Fang Hanshuang scolded.

Lin Feng laughed and said, "First, it was a rare opportunity. He wanted to kill me, so he kept provoking me to fight in the Life and Death Arena. He thought he could definitely kill me since I was new to the game. If I waited, he might hesitate, fearing I had some hidden tricks. So I had to seize the chance."

"Secondly, I was worried about delays. As the saying goes, it's not the thief you fear, but the thief who covets. If I waited, Zhang Yong might harm Aunt Meixiang in secret, and I'd regret it."

"And there's one more important reason."

Fang Hanshuang couldn't help but ask, "What's the most important reason?"

"Confidence."

When Lin Feng said these two words, his lips curled into a smile, and his eyes shone like a starry sky.

The confidence and charisma naturally emanated from him, leaving Fang Hanshuang momentarily dazed.

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