Saving the male protagonist in the dungeon only resulted in him becoming cannon fodder.

Moreover, Ji Feng was filled with questions about his childhood. When he recalled his childhood, all that came to mind was endless studying and loneliness. Watching other children play and laugh freely, a faint sadness welled up in his heart. He couldn't understand why others could have a happy childhood, while he was trapped in a world of books and homework.

These questions tangled in Ji Feng's mind like a knotted brocade, causing him immense pain and confusion. Despite his efforts to find answers, he couldn't find a satisfactory explanation. He didn't know how to change anything, nor where to even begin.

Just then, Ji Feng suddenly realized someone was following him. He turned around and saw Lu Ze hiding on the street corner, cautiously observing him. It turned out that Lu Ze had been worried Ji Feng would do something foolish, so he had secretly followed him after Ji Feng left home. He only breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Ji Feng safely reach his destination and prepare to go home. However, while he was handling some work, he noticed Ji Feng coming downstairs again.

Lu Ze hurriedly followed, only to see Ji Feng running quickly into the distance. He quickly chased after him and finally caught up with Ji Feng at the entrance of a park. Ji Feng asked in surprise, "What are you doing here?" Lu Ze replied somewhat awkwardly, "I... I was worried you might do something rash." Ji Feng smiled helplessly and said, "What do I have to worry about?"

Knowing that Ji Feng needed to talk, Lu Ze took him home and bought a few bottles of wine. Without hesitation, Ji Feng grabbed a bottle and downed it in one gulp. Lu Ze also picked up another bottle and drank with Ji Feng. The two sat silently by the window, gazing at the scenery outside.

Ji Feng sighed and said, "I feel like a failure." Lu Ze patted him on the shoulder and comforted him, "Don't think like that. It's not a big deal. The key is how you choose. Now you only have two choices: either choose Liu Lin because she's pregnant, or give up this relationship, but you might lose everything because of that."

Looking at Ji Feng, Lu Ze knew he had to make a decision. He encouraged Ji Feng to fight for his own happiness and not be afraid of losing face, because it concerned his future. At the same time, he also hoped that Ji Feng could let go of his past troubles and regain his confidence and courage.

Ji Feng lay down on the ground, and Lu Ze asked, "What's bothering you? You seem pretty relaxed usually."

Ji Feng shook his head: "No, I just have something on my mind."

Lu Ze asked again, "Have you forgotten how I fell down?"

Ji Feng nodded: "I remember, it was because of Zhu Ting back then, wasn't it?"

Lu Ze smiled and said, "Yes, I still can't forget the day Bai Mengmeng came to save me. I was like a dirty child following behind her. But if I really cared about so many rumors, I wouldn't be who I am today."

Lu Ze turned to look at him: "Everyone has their own troubles. Perhaps you will be a little extreme in dealing with things this time, but you need to think it through. Every decision is a turning point in your life, so just don't regret it."

Ji Feng also knew that this was no child's play.

Suddenly, Lu Ze stood up and said, "Bai Mengmeng is right. What are you hesitating about in the face of this kind of question? Of course, choose Liu Lin! I don't understand why you are afraid to make a decision. It's mainly because this time it happened to Liu Lin. If Bai Mengmeng couldn't give her what she wanted and still let her leave, she would be daydreaming."

Ji Feng scratched his head awkwardly after hearing what he said: "I understand now. No wonder Liu Lin chose to leave me. It's my fault for not standing firmly by her side..."

Lu Ze also began to reflect on himself: "Perhaps I'm being too cautious? How could I treat Bai Mengmeng like a little girl? She's powerful enough to manage a company!" He gave a wry smile and shook his head. "I've never understood what Bai Mengmeng saw in me. Every time I have such doubts, she always stands up for me without hesitation. It's this ordinary yet firm attitude that gives me a strong sense of security. Come to think of it, don't laugh, maybe I'm the one who's insecure. Look at the entire business world, countless men want to pursue Bai Mengmeng!"

Hearing this, Ji Feng couldn't help but chime in, "Yes, that's true." After saying this, the two of them were too exhausted to speak anymore. They couldn't remember how much they had drunk; they only knew that they eventually collapsed to the ground and fell into a deep sleep.

The next morning, sunlight streamed through the window, bathing the two in its intense light, making them uncomfortable before they slowly awoke. Ji Feng checked his phone for the time and was surprised to find numerous missed calls from Liu Lin. He immediately called back, but no one answered. Just then, a text message popped up—an unknown location. A sense of foreboding washed over Ji Feng. He quickly shook Lu Ze awake and told him something was wrong.

Upon hearing this, Lu Ze immediately jumped out of bed, quickly dressed, and prepared to leave. However, when he checked his phone, he found there were no messages or notifications. This made him wonder if something had really happened.

Ji Feng pushed open the door to the private room, where Bai Mengmeng, Liu Lin, and Ji's mother were sitting. Bai Mengmeng turned her head to look at Lu Ze and Ji Feng, and her fierce gaze instantly gave Lu Ze and Ji Feng goosebumps.

"You've arrived, please have a seat!" Bai Mengmeng said.

Ji Feng pulled Lu Ze to sit opposite him and looked at Ji's mother.

"Mom, just say what you want to say!" Ji Feng said.

Mrs. Ji glanced at Liu Lin and said coldly, "Liu Lin is indeed pregnant, but my son Afeng is not engaged to her yet, so I do not recognize her as my daughter-in-law, let alone the child in her belly!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Feng became somewhat angry and was about to retort when Bai Mengmeng stopped him.

Bai Mengmeng looked at Ji's mother expressionlessly and said slowly, "Auntie, you're divorced, right? And according to your divorce agreement with your husband, Ji Feng's custody belongs to his father!"

Everyone else was stunned upon hearing this, their eyes widening in surprise, clearly not expecting such explosive news.

Ji's mother retorted angrily, "So what? Aren't I his mother?"

Bai Mengmeng's lips curled up slightly, revealing a mocking smile. "If that's the case, why bother coming here to cause us trouble?"