Li Weiyi quickly let go of that small hand, thinking to herself that it was actually Zhang Jingchan taking advantage of her. She rapidly found an excuse and turned to smile at Father Li: “Dad, I look at her like looking at a little sister. Don’t overthink it.”

Both Father Li and Mother Li were stunned. Li Yunmo: “Holy crap…”

Li Weiyi realized what she’d said and quickly added: “That’s not what I meant. I mean… Li Weiyi’s dad, Li Weiyi’s mom, I spoke too quickly, too quickly.”

Father Li and Mother Li still had looks of maladjustment on their faces, looking at her as if looking at a thief. Li Weiyi felt wronged too—seeing her parents but unable to acknowledge them. Her expression turned serious as she said: “Let’s go sit in the living room. With too many people, the air circulation is poor and it affects… her rest.” After saying this, she took the initiative and walked to the living room first, sitting down on the sofa.

The three people behind her all had confused thoughts in their minds but subconsciously followed her out.

Li Weiyi very naturally sat in the middle of the long sofa. In the past at home, she would lie down if she could avoid sitting, but now she had to sit upright properly like a respectable person. Father Li instructed Mother Li to make tea. Although this young man seemed quite improper today, he had after all saved their daughter’s life yesterday, so basic courtesy was still necessary.

Li Weiyi said: “Uncle, Auntie, my name is Zhang Jingchan. His name is Li Yunmo—he’s my childhood friend. We’re both students at Central China University of Finance and Economics. We came today with no other intention than to check on Li Weiyi. This is milk and apples we bought for her—a small token of our regard.”

Both Father Li and Mother Li were honest people and quickly declined while expressing their thanks again.

Li Weiyi indicated that they were university students who studied hard and enjoyed helping others, and this was what they should do.

Father Li asked which work unit his parents worked at. Li Weiyi vaguely said his father did some business on his own. Father Li said that once Li Weiyi recovered, the whole family would visit to express their thanks. Li Weiyi couldn’t wait to have more contact with them—this way she would have opportunities to sabotage her sister’s relationship with Zhou Zhihao. She immediately expressed strong welcome.

She also praised the Li family’s inexpensive tea leaves for having a refreshing fragrance—very much like the smell of the tea leaves from her childhood home. She praised Mother Li for keeping the house and vegetable garden very clean—clearly a capable and virtuous auntie at first glance. She praised Father Li for clearly being a capable and steady man. She praised this honest couple until their cheeks flushed and their eyes sparkled. After chatting for more than half an hour, Father Li and Mother Li were already calling her “Ah Chan” with every sentence. They also believed Li Weiyi’s earlier improper behavior was just this young person accidentally misspoke for a moment.

Seeing it was past eleven o’clock, Mother Li warmly invited: “Ah Chan, Xiao Li, stay for lunch at our house? Weiyi’s older sister will also be back. Yesterday she also said she wanted to find a way to locate you two to express her thanks.”

Li Yunmo immediately secretly poked Li Weiyi. This family clearly had no money, and he didn’t want to eat here. He wanted to drive the Ferrari with his Brother Chan to downtown to eat Japanese food.

Li Weiyi twisted her waist to avoid his poke and smiled in reply: “Good, then we’ll trouble Uncle and Auntie. Auntie’s cooking must be excellent.”

Father Li and Mother Li were very happy. Mother Li directed Father Li to go out and buy a few more substantial dishes, while she herself went into the kitchen to get busy, telling them to watch TV first.

Li Yunmo watched as she actually picked up the remote and changed channels, saying: “You’re not really interested in that little girl, are you?” Otherwise why make such an effort to please her parents, sweet-talking them like that—it was really too strange.

Li Weiyi glanced at him and said: “What do you know? Everything I do has a purpose. Don’t ask for now.”

Li Yunmo was stunned.

So later he really didn’t randomly poke or move around. He’d been intimidated.

“Whose sports car is parked at your doorstep? Hey, it’s really a Ferrari! A Ferrari!” A man’s voice came from outside the door.

Li Yunmo saw his Brother Chan suddenly stand up, walk to the window, and gloomily look at the person outside the courtyard. Li Yunmo was drinking water and followed with his teacup. Beside the Ferrari stood a man and a woman, both looking to be in their twenties. The man wasn’t tall, had a stocky build, and fairly regular features. But his eyes were glowing as he looked at the Ferrari, and he was touching it all over. Li Yunmo somewhat looked down on him. The young lady beside him was quite pretty and pleasant, and though dressed plainly, she had the charm of a refined woman from a modest family.

Then Li Yunmo heard his Brother Chan speak coolly: “My car. Who are you? Did you wash your hands? Randomly touching my car?”

Zhou Zhihao now lost face. He glanced at his prospective girlfriend Li Xiaoyi beside him and fired back without backing down: “Who are you? This is my girlfriend’s home. Who told you to park your car here? Watch your mouth.”

Li Weiyi gave a cold laugh and said: “Oh really? Shameless or what—is she your girlfriend? She hasn’t agreed yet, right? Following people around all day. I’m a guest of the Li family. If I don’t park here, where should I park? Is the ground at the door yours? Did you piss on it?”

Li Yunmo spat out a mouthful of tea.

Zhou Zhihao was only twenty-six at this time, having just half-ended his hoodlum career to go home and mind the shop. Unable to win this argument, he rolled up his sleeves and was about to come over to fight. Though Li Xiaoyi didn’t know who the person inside was, she could see he was a guest of the family. She quickly held Zhou Zhihao back and quietly persuaded him with a few words. Only then did Zhou Zhihao say resentfully: “Damn it, for Xiaoyi’s sake, I’ll let you off today. Let’s wait and see.” His gaze was sinister—clearly he had taken offense.

Li Weiyi had won the argument but still felt a bit regretful that she hadn’t been able to provoke Zhou Zhihao into displaying violent behavior in front of her sister. She cursed “scumbag” under her breath and returned to sit leisurely on the sofa.

She was truly, truly so happy that she had been able to perform so excellently just now. Finally she could personally break them up. Zhou Zhihao—heaven had a road but you didn’t take it; hell had no gate but you barged right in.

Li Yunmo watched his Brother Chan cross his legs, the tip of his foot bouncing up and down, eyes slightly narrowed, that trace of a smile at the corner of his mouth full of ill intent—Li Yunmo’s entire being fell into confusion.

In his memory, Brother Chan was the young master of Fuming Group, Ningcheng’s top rich young master. He had always been ruthless with few words, cool and aloof, spending money like water—not blinking an eye when spending hundreds of thousands. He only chose girlfriends from among campus beauty-level gorgeous women. His only interests were gaming and sports. When he got angry, he dared to give even his father an ugly look.

But today’s Brother Chan had been warmly enthusiastic and silver-tongued with this household of poor people. He said he had ulterior motives, and Li Yunmo believed him. Because his Brother Chan was certainly not stupid with lots of money—he was very shrewd. When Brother Chan was occasionally brought to business settings by Zhang’s father, he was exactly like this—skillfully maneuvering and handling things with ease. Li Yunmo had witnessed it once or twice.

But just now when facing a punk like Zhou Zhihao, Brother Chan had actually gotten into an argument with him. So sarcastic and caustic—what was it like? Right, like the affected eunuchs on TV.

Li Yunmo couldn’t help but let his gaze move downward toward Li Weiyi’s crotch. An absurd thought popped into his mind—could it be that yesterday when he went into the water, what got injured was…