Sensible Zhou Qingming

Young Master Zhou suddenly became respectful and cautious.

He Li naturally knew the reason why.

The low-key Miao Xiaoyu has too much influence!

Towards those below her, encountering ordinary people was useless.

Ordinary people at the bottom wouldn't recognize her at all.

But towards those above, encountering people from high society... few dared to act arrogantly in front of Miao Xiaoyu.

Li Wu of Shennong Pharmaceutical Industry was like this, and so was the Young Master of the Zhou Family, who currently holds immense power in Ye City. He Li also gained many invisible benefits due to Miao Xiaoyu's companionship.

Li Wu previously allowing He Li to raise the price without objection, and Young Master Zhou's current respect, were both part of this.

If Miao Xiaoyu continues to accompany him in the future... he will be able to receive even more benefits.

Furthermore, He Li couldn't avoid these benefits.

Unless he drove Miao Xiaoyu away and prevented her from following him.

But that was clearly impossible.

He wished he could be with his Xiaoyu every day.

"Speaking of which, I remember in my previous life, I offended several Second-generation rich while in university because of Liu Yuyan. I thought I would be targeted and dealt with openly or secretly by those people."

"During that time, I was quite panicked."

"But nothing ever happened later."

"In fact, those Second-generation rich even walked around me..."

"In my previous life, I hadn't noticed any problem."

"Thinking about it now, back then, was it also my Xiaoyu, who was silently watching over me, secretly stepping in to help?"

Recalling those events from his previous life, He Li couldn't help but smile faintly.

However, the smile on He Li's face... seemed to Young Master Zhou to carry a hidden meaning.

He was very panicked, afraid that He Li would badmouth him to Miao Xiaoyu.

He certainly didn't want the family business to be ruined because of him.

"Big Brother, let's talk this out nicely!"

"This time, it was my fault, I admit it."

"How about you name a price? Can't I compensate you?"

Young Master Zhou asked cautiously, his words filled with anxiety.

He Li recovered his senses and shook his head: "No need!"

"You were just being used as a pawn."

"However, remember not to be so arrogant in the future."

Young Master Zhou was overjoyed upon hearing this: "Yes, yes, yes!"

"I, Zhou Qingming, will certainly keep your words in mind."

"Don't celebrate too soon!" He Li spoke again, looking at the relieved and excited Zhou Qingming. Zhou Qingming was startled, and the heart he had just settled immediately jumped back up.

He Li laughed, looking at his nervous expression.

"Don't be nervous. I haven't decided what to do with you yet."

"However, I am very displeased about what happened today!"

His words seemed to carry a hidden meaning, and Zhou Qingming wasn't foolish.

Haven't decided what to do yet, displeased today... these keywords already revealed the meaning.

He immediately reacted, patting his chest and saying, "What happened today was originally my fault, but you aren't holding it against me. Consider it a favor that I, Zhou Qingming, owe you. If you need anything in the future, just ask."

"That works!" He Li smiled.

Not far away, Wang Rong and Liu Yuyan looked at Zhou Qingming bowing and scraping in front of He Li... Besides disappointment, they felt annoyance.

Clearly, He Li was just a poor boy!

But Zhou Qingming was the Young Master of Qingyun Technology.

Qingyun holds immense power in Ye City.

With such a background, how could Zhou Qingming, who could normally do whatever he wanted in Ye City, be circling He Li, showing him respect and flattery? What was wrong with this Zhou Qingming? Was there something wrong with his mind?

Wang Rong clenched her fists. Instead of seeing He Li humiliated by Zhou Qingming, He Li had managed to look impressive again.

This made Wang Rong feel very frustrated.

Liu Yuyan felt similarly.

Although she didn't want He Li to be bullied.

She had been hoping that when Zhou Qingming forced He Li to submit, she could step forward to defend He Li and repair their relationship. But what was going on? Why was Zhou Qingming, who should have been dealing with He Li, being so respectful to him?

Liu Yuyan couldn't understand, and He Li's increasing mystery made her heart seize up with panic.

"For the past three years, we knew each other inside and out."

"Could I not know whether He Li has a powerful background or not?"

"But why... what exactly happened to him?"

"Ever since the day of the College Entrance Exam when his confession was rejected, he has undergone earth-shattering changes."

"What exactly happened to him?"

Liu Yuyan bit her lip, regret growing in her heart.

She thought, if she had accepted He Li before.

Then now, wouldn't this Zhou Qingming, who can do whatever he wants in Ye City, even try to curry favor with her?

But now... Liu Yuyan felt a sharp pang of pain.

But no one present cared about her or Wang Rong.

After hearing He Li's words, Zhou Qingming completely relaxed, his face showing a flattering smile as he asked, "Um... Big Brother, you guys came here to eat, right?"

"Nonsense!" He Li rolled his eyes.

Zhou Qingming gave an awkward laugh.

"Ahem, then this meal is on me, okay?"

"I happen to have reserved a private room at this restaurant."

"It's the best private room. I originally planned to eat alone, but it seems I won't need it today."

"Since it's empty anyway, why don't I invite all of you?"

"Consider it my thanks to Big Brother for not being angry with me today."

"I wonder if Big Brother and Big Sister-in-Law would grant me the honor?"

When he mentioned "Big Sister-in-Law," he cautiously observed the change in Miao Xiaoyu's expression behind He Li.

He admitted there was a gamble involved in saying that.

He felt that if he guessed correctly and He Li and Miao Xiaoyu truly had a relationship, those words would definitely be effective. Then, if Miao Xiaoyu had a slightly better impression of him and said a few good words for his family's company.

His family would make a huge profit, even if they didn't soar to success.

And once the relationship between He Li and Miao Xiaoyu was confirmed... he wouldn't dare approach Miao Xiaoyu to flatter her.

But would he dare not to curry favor with He Li?

Although Zhou Qingming spent his days reveling in pleasure, none of these elite scions were fools.

He knew exactly what he should do.

As for guessing wrong? That didn't matter either.

He could simply explain that he made a mistake in guessing because he saw Miao Xiaoyu and He Li were close. He figured that Miao Xiaoyu, with such a massive background, wouldn't kill him over an unintentional mistake.

Holding this thought, Zhou Qingming suddenly noticed that the usually cold-faced Miao Xiaoyu, upon hearing his address, instantly lost the aloof look she had when staring at him with warning eyes... Miao Xiaoyu's small face turned bright red.

She hurriedly lowered her head, occasionally peeking up slightly, trying to sneak a look at He Li's reaction.

This shy and adorable demeanor... left Zhou Qingming utterly stunned.

"Holy crap? Is this The Young Miss of the Miao Family who never smiles?"

"This... when has she ever shown that kind of expression to anyone?"

"In my memory, wasn't she always aloof..."

"And dismissive of the wealthy young masters around her?"

"She didn't even give high-ranking official's children a pleasant look."

"But her reaction to this He Li... my goodness!"

Zhou Qingming was slightly dumbfounded at this moment.

Although he guessed that Miao Xiaoyu and He Li had something going on.

Miao Xiaoyu's intense reaction was completely unexpected.

Recovering his senses, the way he looked at He Li changed.

His gaze contained shock, suspicion, curiosity, and even reverence and adoration, as if he was about to kneel down, kowtow to He Li, and ask him to be his master to teach him how to pursue girls with heaven-defying backgrounds.

He Li, meanwhile, gave him an approving look... "Young man, you're very sensible!"

The corners of his mouth lifted. He didn't correct the situation, merely asking the companions around him for their opinion.

Afterwards, the group, led by Zhou Qingming, quickly headed to the luxurious private room on the top floor of the restaurant. Along the way, Miao Xiaoyu, her cheeks flushed, tugged on He Li's sleeve and whispered, "His words just now... please don't mind them..."

He Li turned his head and patted her on the head.

"I don't mind. Do you?"

He asked with a smile, and Miao Xiaoyu's face grew even redder.

She didn't make a sound, only mumbling a few words, soft as a mosquito's buzz... "How... how could I mind!"