Chapter 31: Rumors, Rivalries, and Rising Tensions
The campus buzz was louder than usual that morning. As Lin Feng strolled across the quad in his worn sneakers and faded hoodie—no flashy car, no designer brand—he could almost taste the whispers.
Groups of students gathered by the bulletin board and near the coffee kiosk, exchanging excited and sometimes biting remarks.
"Did you hear? Jiang Yue’er’s been hanging out with that guy from the charity event..." one student murmured, eyes wide.
"Lin Feng, right? I always thought he was just some ordinary guy taking taxis. Now they say he’s been spending like he’s got money coming out of his ears!" another replied, voice low but tinged with envy.
Even a few male students looked uneasy. One of them, a guy named Tang Wei—who had been known to boast about his family’s wealth—muttered, "I don’t get it... how can a nobody do all that?"
Lin Feng kept his head down, but he couldn’t ignore the growing buzz. He had always liked to let his actions speak for themselves. And so far, his actions had been nothing short of legendary.
Later in the day, as he walked toward his lecture hall, his phone buzzed with notifications from the campus forum. A pinned post caught his eye:
"Who Is Lin Feng? – The Truth Behind the Mystery Tycoon"
The post was full of screenshots from the auction, blurred images, and wild claims about his spending habits. Comments ranged from,