I'm sorry, I spoke a little too loudly.

He glanced at the distant Liu Yuyan, listening to the sound of her sobs gradually fading until they disappeared down the hallway... He Li shook his head, feeling no regret.

The harm Liu Yuyan had inflicted upon him in his previous life was considerable.

It was already merciful that he hadn't raised a hand against her.

Mother He, who had witnessed the entire process, sighed, but she only verbally chastised He Li for a moment before saying nothing further, because she also felt it was better for He Li to break off ties with Liu Yuyan.

Liu Yuyan was truly too bizarre; she genuinely worried that He Li would reconcile with Liu Yuyan and ruin his future.

But looking at the situation just now... it was likely impossible for the two of them to get back together.

Thinking of this, Mother He finally felt completely relieved.

Immediately, she thought of Miao Xiaoyu and couldn't help but mutter, "Little Yu is still the sensible and obedient girl!"

He Li laughed aloud upon hearing his mother's voice.

"What are you laughing at? Hurry up and eat your breakfast!"

Coming out of the kitchen, Mother He glared at him.

He Li gave an awkward smile. "Oh, right, Mom, I won't be eating lunch at home. I'm going out with friends!"

Hearing this, Mother He didn't pay it much mind. Her son was grown and had his own thoughts and ideas, and she wouldn't interfere too much, but in the end, she couldn't help but remind him to take Miao Xiaoyu along when he went out.

He Li naturally agreed readily.

After finishing breakfast, he rushed out the door.

The time agreed upon with Shennong Pharmaceutical Industry had not yet arrived.

He Li first went to look at nearby places that were renting out houses.

He wanted to find a location for his temporary studio first.

There were quite a few vacant rental houses nearby. After strolling around the area, He Li had a clear target. After he was done, he rushed non-stop to the nearby Computer City to look at various computer parts.

By the time he finished all these tasks, it was almost noon.

People from Shennong Pharmaceutical Industry called ahead to remind him.

He Li called Miao Xiaoyu and Wu Gang, and they hurried toward the Guanghui Hotel.

On the way, when Wu Gang heard that the business deal was being discussed at the Guanghui Hotel, the expression on his face was rather colorful!

"Li Zi, did you pick this place?"

He looked at the luxuriously decorated grand hotel not far away.

Wu Gang couldn't help but ask.

He Li shook his head. "They booked it!"

Hearing this, Wu Gang spread his hands helplessly and said, "The class group chat said that Liu Yuyan's birthday party is also being held here. If you bump into them, you'd better figure out how you're going to handle it."

"What is there to think about..." He Li shook his head, still not planning to mention what had happened that morning.

He felt that he shouldn't run into Liu Yuyan and her group.

After all, the Guanghui Hotel was huge; how easy could it be to run into them?

However, bad karma was just that unreasonable!

The three of them—He Li, Miao Xiaoyu, and Wu Gang—had just stepped into the hotel when several familiar voices reached their ears.

"Our Class Monitor is still the most capable, being able to reserve a private room here!"

"Yeah, private rooms at the Guanghui Hotel aren't easy to book."

"Even if it's just a standard private room, the booking condition requires being a Silver Member who spends over 100,000!"

"What's that? Don't forget, the Class Monitor's family is a multi-millionaire!"

"Oh my, I suddenly think the Class Monitor is quite handsome too!"

"Tsk, I really envy School Beauty Liu for being able to hold her birthday party here!"

"Compared to the Class Monitor, the party locations He Li prepared for School Beauty Liu back then were far inferior!"

"Nonsense, what assets does he have? What assets does the Class Monitor have?"

"Can he even compare to our Class Monitor?"

...Listening to the students' voices, full of praise.

Enjoying the envious and adoring gazes of everyone, Li Lingjie, standing among the crowd, felt his vanity greatly satisfied. He took the opportunity to flash a confident smile and looked toward Liu Yuyan, whose eyes were slightly red, standing beside him.

"Yu Yan, how is the place I prepared for you?"

"Are you satisfied?" His voice was slightly smug.

He believed he had overshadowed He Li.

After all, the old He Li didn't have much money; he simply didn't have the ability to spend money in a place like this.

However, upon hearing this, Liu Yuyan merely nodded distractedly.

She was uninterested because He Li hadn't come.

And because of the things He Li had said this morning!

When He Li was by her side before, she hadn't felt much about it.

But He Li's recent distance made her very uncomfortable, even restless and feeling somewhat insecure, because previously, He Li had helped handle everything around her, Liu Yuyan.

She only needed to enjoy herself worry-free, but He Li's departure instantly caused her wonderful life to collapse!

When she was sick at night, no one took care of her... she could only endure the illness until dawn.

When she was hungry, no one cooked her favorite meals anymore.

She could only wait for her parents to finish work and come home, where they would casually cook her some hard-to-swallow noodles or order bland takeout. When she was restless and couldn't sleep, no one coaxed her to bed anymore!

She originally thought that after a few days of silent treatment with He Li, she could return to her original wonderful life.

But reality slapped her face again and again... she dared not imagine if He Li left her permanently.

How long could she possibly sustain herself!

Precisely because of this, even though He Li had spoken heartlessly this morning.

Even though she had also made a harsh declaration that He Li would definitely regret it.

In reality, she was the one who regretted it. She truly hoped that everything He Li had said earlier was a lie.

She hoped He Li would suddenly appear and give her a surprise.

Although she knew the possibility was very low... she was still full of expectation!

Never before had she yearned so much for the He Li whom she used to summon and dismiss at will, to be by her side, to celebrate her birthday, or just to chat and laugh with her.

As she was thinking, she happened to look up, and with a casual glance, she actually saw He Li's handsome face!

An illusion? Liu Yuyan rubbed her eyes.

But He Li's familiar face hadn't vanished.

Instead, he was getting closer and clearer!

Confirming that it really was He Li, Liu Yuyan instantly burst into tears, her lips slightly parted, and her voice trembling, "He... He Li!"

Her voice was very soft, like a whisper.

But her face was filled with endless joy.

Because He Li had truly come!

She naturally assumed her guess had come true: He Li ultimately couldn't let her go and had come.

Li Lingjie, who was beside her, turned his head with a darkened, grinding-teeth expression after hearing Liu Yuyan's voice. Sure enough, He Li, Miao Xiaoyu, and Wu Gang were walking in through the hotel entrance.

He didn't believe He Li was there to eat.

In his impression, a child from an ordinary working-class family like He Li didn't have the money to eat here.

So, the moment he saw He Li.

He immediately concocted a reason in his head for He Li's arrival... "He Li? What are you doing here?"

"Today is Yu Yan's birthday party, but unfortunately, I didn't invite any of you to attend!"

"However, I really didn't expect this."

"We didn't notify you, yet you still managed to find your way here yourself?"

"Tsk tsk, what's wrong? Did you hear that I booked a private room at the Guanghui Hotel and were so eager that you came running over to mooch a meal? Heh, you really have thick skin!" Li Lingjie mocked him mercilessly.

The other students heard this and chimed in with faces full of contempt... "Class Monitor, it's actually normal for Scholar He to come!"

"After all, the consumption here is so high; if he misses this chance, he might never get another opportunity to eat here."

"How could someone so smart let go of a chance to take advantage?"

"That might be true, but his audacity is genuinely thick!"

"They weren't even invited, yet they shamelessly forced themselves over."

"Exactly, exactly! If it were me, I'd be mortified!"

...Seeing that most of the students were speaking up for him, the smug look on Li Lingjie's face became even more pronounced. He lifted his head haughtily, his nostrils flared, and his gaze toward He Li was full of disdain.

He Li couldn't be bothered to deal with this clown, but Liu Yuyan chose to stand up for him at that moment... "Li Lingjie, if you don't speak, no one will treat you like a mute!"

"And you guys, this is my birthday party!"

"Whether someone is welcome or not is up to me."

"Since you all like to decide things for me so much, why don't you just celebrate your own birthdays and I'll leave?"

Liu Yuyan said this, coldly sweeping her gaze across the group of students.

The others exchanged glances and immediately shut up. Li Lingjie also felt panic and quickly stepped forward to plead, "Yu Yan, don't be angry! This birthday party was organized for you, how can you leave?"

"I was wrong, I'll apologize, just please don't be angry!"

"Apologize to He Li!" Liu Yuyan commanded forcefully.

Li Lingjie's expression instantly froze upon hearing this.

Seeing his reaction, Liu Yuyan frowned. "If you don't apologize, I'm leaving!"

"No, no, no, I'll apologize, I'll apologize..."

Li Lingjie was extremely humble when faced with love.

He was even more humble than He Li had been in his previous life. At this moment, suppressing immense rage and jealousy toward He Li, his fists clenched. He stepped forward toward He Li, displaying a twisted, forced smile... "He Li, I'm sorry!"

"It's just that I spoke a little too loudly just now..."