Wang Rong was filled with regret and fear.

Zhou Qingming did not stay for dinner.

Firstly, he wasn't familiar with He Li and the others yet.

Secondly, he also had other matters to attend to.

For example, telling his Father about today's events.

Miao Xiaoyu's matter was too significant.

He could guarantee he wouldn't tell anyone else... but he couldn't *not* tell his Father. He felt that if his Father knew about this, he would likely make some arrangements, and then it would be easier for him to curry favor with He Li and Miao Xiaoyu with their support.

Additionally, there was one last thing... dealing with Wang Rong and Liu Yuyan.

This was specifically instructed by He Li before he left.

“It was my luck to meet Big Brother and Big Sister-in-law today.”

“But it’s also a fact that Wang Rong and her daughter harmed me!”

“If Big Brother hadn't been so magnanimous, with Big Sister-in-law's rumored personality, I would have been left homeless tonight!”

Recalling Wang Rong's various hints and her blatant suggestion for him to teach He Li a lesson to vent her anger, Zhou Qingming grew angrier the more he thought about it. He quickly went downstairs and saw Wang Rong and her daughter from a distance.

Those two hadn't left yet.

They were still waiting for Zhou Qingming by the entrance.

Wang Rong didn't leave because she couldn't bear to give up the wealth that was almost within her grasp.

At the same time, she also wanted to understand why a young master like Zhou Qingming was so respectful towards He Li.

“He Li is just a poor kid from an ordinary working-class family.”

“We live in the same neighborhood, so I know everything about them.”

“I’ve been to his house and met his parents.”

“Saying he has connections? I don’t believe it!”

Wang Rong felt annoyed recalling He Li's smug expression just now.

Beside her, Liu Yuyan was slightly more rational than Wang Rong.

She frowned and said, “Mom, something is very off with He Li!”

“He already got involved with Shennong Pharmaceutical Industry before.”

“Now even Young Master Zhou... I think he might really have powerful connections that we don't know about.”

“I think you should be more polite to him in the future, okay?”

“Otherwise, what if he targets you?”

As Liu Yuyan tried to persuade her, Wang Rong became increasingly furious.

“Yu Yan, why are you siding with outsiders?” she said, displeased.

“You and I both know He Li is a poor kid.”

“How much power could he possibly have?” Wang Rong sneered, “I think Young Master Zhou being respectful to him might be him putting on a show, using his slight connection with Shennong Pharmaceutical Industry to fool Young Master Zhou, perhaps?”

“Such a thing isn’t impossible!”

“Just you watch, I, your mom, will expose him.”

“When Young Master Zhou comes down later, I’ll make it clear to him.”

“Mom!” Liu Yuyan was somewhat helpless.

Wang Rong waved her hand, “That’s enough, Yu Yan.”

“He Li doesn’t even want you anymore, and you’re still speaking up for him?”

“Young Master Zhou is a hundred times better than him. I’m telling you, remember to be proactive with Young Master Zhou later.”

“Otherwise, your relationship will really be over!”

“Mom is doing this for your own good, you need to pay attention!”

“As long as you win over Young Master Zhou, then He Li won't be something our mother-daughter duo can easily manipulate and deal with?”

Hearing this, Liu Yuyan wanted to retort something.

Unexpectedly, Zhou Qingming walked out at this moment.

Seeing him approach, Wang Rong's eyes lit up. She quickly pulled the reluctant Liu Yuyan and shamelessly went up to him, fawning, “Young Master Zhou, you’re finally down. Yu Yan and I have been waiting for you here for ages.”

“Oh? Is that so?” Zhou Qingming's expression was cold.

Wang Rong, eager for quick success, didn't notice anything amiss.

Liu Yuyan, however, subtly sensed that something was wrong.

Previously, although Zhou Qingming's attitude towards her mother was indifferent, it was never overly cold.

After all, Zhou Qingming had his eyes on her, so he would still give Liu Yuyan's mother some face. But now... a premonition of ill omen rose in Liu Yuyan's heart.

She tugged at her fawning mother.

She wanted her mother to sober up and realize the problem.

However, Wang Rong just impatiently turned her head... “Yu Yan, what are you doing? Don’t pull me!”

After speaking, she again looked at Zhou Qingming with a fawning smile.

“Young Master Zhou, Yu Yan is just like that, please don’t take it to heart.”

“It's that He Li, not only did he deceive our kind and naive Yu Yan, but he even managed to deceive you!” She continued indignantly, “Young Master Zhou, you absolutely must not believe that kid.”

“You can find out his background with a simple check.”

“But I heard he recently got involved with Shennong Pharmaceutical Industry.”

“Perhaps you were swayed by him because of that?”

“Actually, his connection with Shennong Pharmaceutical Industry is not significant at all...”

Wang Rong continued to babble on.

Zhou Qingming's cold sneer became increasingly obvious on his face.

Liu Yuyan's heart trembled, the previously subtle ominous premonition was becoming increasingly clear, especially after she saw Zhou Qingming's gaze, so chilling it was almost like looking at an enemy... “He Li, does he really have a powerful background?”

“Otherwise, how could Zhou Qingming be acting this way?”

“He’s preparing to completely break ties with us...”

“No, he wants to prove to He Li that he has nothing to do with us!”

Liu Yuyan clenched her fists. She truly dared not let her mother continue to slander He Li. She quickly and forcefully pulled Wang Rong, who was still talking, and stepped forward with a slightly pale face... “Young Master Zhou, my mom is talking nonsense, she doesn’t understand.”

“I know He Li, he is indeed... very formidable.”

“I apologize to you and He Li on behalf of my mom!”

“I hope you won’t take it to heart!”

Liu Yuyan's voice trembled. In school, He Li had spoiled her rotten, making her a high and mighty princess. She had never suffered the slightest grievance, let alone apologizing meekly to someone like this.

Now, she had lost He Li's protection.

Even her best friend seemed to be subtly distancing herself from her.

She no longer had her former radiance.

Feelings of grievance, regret, and pain intertwined in her heart.

Her small hands were clenched pale, and tears welled up in her eyes.

She truly regretted it, regretting why she hadn't realized sooner to cherish He Li, who was so good to her.

Now that she had lost him, she finally knew regret.

Her heart ached so much; she wished she could go back to the past.

Back to when He Li still doted on her.

But now, everything seemed too late!

They couldn't go back to the past. They could only reverse their roles, and she would humbly try to win back the He Li who once belonged to her. Although the hope was slim, she still wanted to try.

But for now, she had to deal with her mother's situation first.

She suppressed her tears, staring intently at Zhou Qingming, awaiting his reply.

Seeing her daughter like this, Wang Rong also felt a pang of heartache.

She sobered up and vaguely realized something was wrong.

But she didn't know what exactly had gone wrong.

She could only stand there with a grim expression, unsure what to do.

Zhou Qingming didn't even bother to look at her; he just said coldly, “From now on, He Li is my sworn elder brother, not by blood. You two remember this clearly: he is not someone you can afford to offend.”

“Shennong Pharmaceutical Industry? What's that?”

“My Big Brother doesn't even care for them!”

“I'll tell you the truth, if my Big Brother wanted to, he could make you two completely disappear in minutes.”

“He could also make me completely disappear!”

Hearing this, the pupils of Wang Rong and her daughter dilated in shock.

Doesn't care for Shennong Pharmaceutical Industry? Make them completely disappear?

And make Zhou Qingming completely disappear too?

How could that be? Is He Li that terrifying?

Wang Rong was dumbfounded, her face full of disbelief.

But there was no reason for Zhou Qingming to lie to them.

So, it was true, but that made it even more terrifying.

Wang Rong's face turned ashen. She couldn't imagine how she would be retaliated against for her arrogant and malicious attitude towards He Li. She was scared, feeling her hands and feet turn cold, cold sweat breaking out, and the world spinning.

At the same time, she regretted it so much she almost vomited blood... She had thought he was just a poor kid with a bit of ability.

It turns out he's a big shot that even the young master of Qingyun Technology wouldn't dare to offend?

Wang Rong had suffered her entire life, only hoping for wealth and glory.

She couldn't achieve it herself, so she hoped her daughter could help her achieve it.

But the immense wealth and prosperity she had dreamed of, which was clearly within reach, was now lost by her own doing. How could Wang Rong not regret it? She wished she could find a block of tofu and bash her head against it to die on the spot.

However, Zhou Qingming's words were not yet finished... “Today, you almost ruined my entire life!”

“This grudge, I, Young Master, cannot pretend it didn't happen.”

“Furthermore, my Big Brother also dislikes this Auntie Wang very much...”

As soon as these words came out, all color drained from Wang Rong's face.

Fear was so evident on her face...