He Li couldn’t care less about Liu Yuyan. She wanted an umbrella? Then she had to pay for it. But seeing Liu Yuyan looking both angry and aggrieved… that was something Li Lingjie couldn’t stand.
He quickly stepped forward, “He Li, what are you trying to do? Yuyan’s been so good to you, and you don’t even know to be grateful? She’s asking you for an umbrella to give you a chance, and you’re pushing your luck?”
After scolding He Li, he turned to Liu Yuyan with a flattering smile, “Yuyan, don’t be mad at someone like him. Don’t worry, I won’t let you get wet.”
Liu Yuyan didn’t respond and didn’t even bother to look at him, but Li Lingjie didn’t notice at all. He turned back to He Li, “If you won’t give her an umbrella, I will! Sell me three of them!”
He was trying to step on He Li to raise his own standing. But Wu Gang had no intention of being polite. He stared at Li Lingjie and asked, “Class monitor Li, why are you here buying umbrellas instead of going home?”
“It’s a sunny day—what do you need an umbrella for? Not afraid we’ll laugh at you in the class group chat?”
His mocking tone made Li Lingjie’s face flush red. That jab clearly referred to the time he had mocked He Li before. But how was he supposed to know it would actually rain? The weather forecast had said it would be sunny…
Still, he didn’t want to argue. After all, Liu Yuyan was still waiting for an umbrella. He had to hurry and buy them to please her. Thinking of that, he said, “Cut the crap. I’m here to buy umbrellas. Are you selling them or not?”
“Why wouldn’t I?” He Li sneered. “500 yuan each. Want one?”
“What? 500?” Li Lingjie nearly choked. “Are you a bandit? An umbrella that costs a few yuan, and you want 500?”
He Li scoffed, “You think I’m just selling umbrellas?”
“Huh? What do you mean?” Li Lingjie frowned.
He Li said playfully, “I mean, you’re not even willing to spend 500 yuan for Liu Yuyan? Tsk tsk, with how stingy you are, you really think you have a shot at winning her heart?”
“If I were Liu Yuyan, I’d have to be blind to like you. Don’t you agree, Class Monitor Li?”
Li Lingjie’s expression changed. He turned to glance at Liu Yuyan, who remained expressionless, then gritted his teeth and glared at He Li. “Fine, you win. Damn it. 500 it is. Three umbrellas!”
“Hehe, thanks for your business~” He Li said cheerfully, collecting the money and handing over the umbrellas. Li Lingjie’s face looked like he’d swallowed a fly.
But at least he had the umbrellas. He hurried over to Liu Yuyan and offered one to her with a flattering smile, “Yuyan, take this. The rain is heavy. If you get soaked and catch a cold, I’d feel terrible.”
He tried to sound gentle and caring, but Liu Yuyan only found it disgusting.
They were both men, but why did He Li’s sweet words in the past sound so pleasing, while anything this guy said made her feel repulsed?
She glanced at Li Lingjie… hmm, probably because he was ugly.
Even though she felt uncomfortable, she still took the umbrella. Before leaving, she looked back at He Li deeply, then turned and said to Li Lingjie on the way out, “Just because I accepted the umbrella doesn’t mean I like you. I only took it so you wouldn’t lose face. Don’t get the wrong idea.”
Li Lingjie was moved by those words. He thought it was fine—accepting a gift didn’t mean she agreed to anything. She was thinking of his dignity! His affection for Liu Yuyan deepened, and he quickly stepped ahead to block some of the wind and rain for her, hoping to touch her heart.
“Hmph, He Li, just wait!”
“You always take my kindness for granted and make me feel wronged.”
“When my birthday comes in a few days, I won’t tell you. I’ll see what you do then!”
“You’ll be begging me to let you come to my birthday party!”
She walked faster, stewing in her thoughts.
…
Meanwhile, at the concert entrance…
“Woohoo! We’re rich tonight!”
“We made over 60,000 yuan, and even after subtracting costs, we’ve still got more than 50,000 in pure profit!”
Wu Gang stared at the balance on his phone and nearly burst out laughing like a pig. He Li, on the other hand, was much calmer. Miao Xiaoyu gazed at He Li with stars in her eyes.
Bought for 10 yuan, sold for 50!
Several times the profit! She couldn’t understand how her beloved had predicted something like this. It was like he could foresee the future. The more she thought about it, the more fascinated she became with He Li.
Ever since He Li failed his confession, he seemed more calm and mysterious. That made him even more attractive. She felt she had to hold on to He Li. What if someone else snatched him up?
Yes, she had to protect him from now on!
Miao Xiaoyu thought to herself.
He Li patted their shoulders, “Let’s go. It’s late. Let’s grab dinner outside and then split the money.” Wu Gang eagerly started the car, taking He Li and Miao Xiaoyu to a nearby hot pot restaurant. They happily ordered a full table of food.
While eating and splitting the profits, Wu Gang couldn’t help but say, “Brother Li, from now on you’re my real brother from another mother! If you ever have a gig like this again, don’t forget your little bro!”
“How could there be so many gigs like this?” He Li shook his head. “But although weather-dependent luck like this is rare, there are still good money-making opportunities. I’ve got a few ideas. We can definitely make more in the next two months.”
As someone reborn, He Li didn’t remember every profitable opportunity, but he still recalled a few easy trades. That would be enough for some startup capital.
Wu Gang and Miao Xiaoyu didn’t ask what other schemes he had. They just trusted He Li and were happy to follow his lead.
But after talking about money, Wu Gang suddenly seemed to remember something. He pulled out his phone with a sneaky grin.
Soon, He Li’s phone lit up… Read this novel at g.com for the best experience.
Ding ding ding!
With the penguin icon flashing, He Li looked at the image Wu Gang sent. It was a cozy photo of him and Miao Xiaoyu leaning on each other under the tree, asleep.
Seeing the picture, He Li smiled and secretly sent Wu Gang a red envelope.
[Red Envelope (Nice shot!)]
[Wu Gang: Hehe, why the red envelope?]
[Wu Gang: Well, I won’t be polite then!]
[You received a red envelope: 0.01 yuan!]
[Wu Gang: Damn, you’re something else!]
He Li chuckled shamelessly, but still followed up with a big thank-you red envelope.
Miao Xiaoyu, noticing the two of them sneaking glances and chuckling at their phones, got curious. What were these two guys whispering about behind her back?
She thought for a moment, then pretended to reach for a napkin and suddenly stood up, leaning over to peek at He Li’s phone.
He couldn’t hide it in time…
“That photo… Wu Gang took it?”
Seeing the image of her and He Li cuddled together, Miao Xiaoyu’s eyes sparkled as she softly asked.
He Li nodded, “Sorry, he took it without asking you.”
“It’s fine,” Miao Xiaoyu shook her head, then leaned in with a red face and whispered, “Um… can you send it to me too? I… I just think the photo…”
She was so nervous she couldn’t even finish her sentence. Her fingers gripping the chopsticks nearly crushed the mushroom in her bowl.
Thankfully, He Li was considerate and didn’t push her to explain. “It’s our photo. Of course, I’ll send it to you.”
“Mm!” Miao Xiaoyu nodded obediently.
She took out her phone, received the image from He Li, and smiled with contentment. Then, she set it as her wallpaper before putting her phone away with satisfaction.
Wu Gang watched the two of them whisper and exchange glances, and suddenly even the delicious lamb in his mouth tasted bland.
“No way, I have to find a girlfriend fast! If I keep getting force-fed dog food like this, I’ll explode!” he muttered. In his mind, he started thinking about those pretty girls he saw before the concert started…