With his current strength, Zhou Feng was already powerful enough to establish himself firmly in this low-martial world.
Moreover, the Tendon Transformation Classic was only a beginner-level martial art.
If the system could grant him even higher-level rewards in the future, wouldn’t that mean Zhou Feng could eventually stand at the very peak of the entire world?
The thought filled him with anticipation.
‘Ye Yun!’
‘So what if you possess top-tier cultivation talent?’
‘You still can’t compare to the system’s rewards. I can master any martial art in an instant.’
Zhou Feng currently lived alone in this villa because it was relatively close to the company.
The Zhou Family owned numerous businesses, including many properties and enterprises throughout Jiangcheng.
The next morning, Zhou Feng had barely woken up when his phone rang.
It was Ye Yun.
“Zhou Feng, I have something to do later. Lend me your car.”
Ye Yun’s tone over the phone sounded almost like an order.
If this had been Zhou Feng in his previous life, he would not have known how to refuse.
Whenever Zhou Feng refused, Ye Yun would immediately bring up their friendship.
‘We’re brothers. What’s wrong with letting me use your car? You can’t possibly be that stingy, right?’
And if Zhou Feng said that he needed the car himself, Ye Yun would simply tell him to take a taxi.
‘You’re so rich. What’s wrong with taking a taxi once in a while?’
‘What, you can’t bear to spend the taxi fare? Fine, I’ll pay it for you.’
‘Just give me the car.’
‘I genuinely need it urgently.’
It was nothing more than blatant moral coercion.
Ye Yun did not even own a car, yet he had obtained his driver’s license very early precisely so that he could borrow Zhou Feng’s car whenever he wanted.
However, the current Zhou Feng was no longer the same person he had been in his previous life.
He understood why Ye Yun could make such shameless demands without hesitation.
There had never been any cost to doing so.
If Zhou Feng agreed, Ye Yun benefited.
If Zhou Feng refused, Ye Yun lost nothing.
After this continued for long enough, Ye Yun had even begun treating Zhou Feng’s generosity as something he was naturally entitled to.
That was why he could call Zhou Feng now and make his demand with such confidence.
In his previous life, Zhou Feng had cared deeply about his reputation. If word spread that he was stingy, he would feel humiliated.
But things were different now.
Zhou Feng already knew exactly how to deal with someone like Ye Yun.
The key was simple.
Make the other person understand that making such demands came at a cost.
If Ye Yun could make demands of him, then Zhou Feng could make demands in return.
It was just like a client demanding that a supplier deliver goods ahead of schedule. If the supplier agreed unconditionally, the client might instead feel that they had not pushed hard enough and become even more demanding.
In that situation, the supplier should agree to early delivery only under certain conditions, such as increasing the price or lowering the quality.
“What do you need the car for?” Zhou Feng asked calmly.
“I’m meeting some classmates today, so I need to use your car,” Ye Yun replied with an awkward cough.
“Perfect. I feel like going out and having some fun today too. Let’s go together.”
A knowing smile appeared on Zhou Feng’s face.
Of course he knew what was going on.
Ye Yun was undoubtedly pursuing Wu Jiarui.
In his previous life, Ye Yun had spent a long time desperately fawning over Wu Jiarui, yet he had never managed to win her affection.
Later, after Ye Yun encountered one extraordinary opportunity after another, Wu Jiarui’s attitude toward him completely changed.
She immediately became one of the women by his side.
The reason was simple.
Right now, Ye Yun was nothing special. He was merely a pathetic bootlicker desperately chasing after her.
Naturally, Wu Jiarui looked down on him.
“That… might be a little inconvenient. Wu Jiarui and I are planning to go shopping,” Ye Yun replied hesitantly.
He had finally found an excuse to invite Wu Jiarui out today.
His entire purpose was to seize the opportunity to buy her a gift.
But if a wealthy young master like Zhou Feng stayed beside them, how was Ye Yun supposed to show off?
Wu Jiarui knew the Zhou Family’s background very well.
What Ye Yun feared most was the possibility that Wu Jiarui might take a liking to Zhou Feng.
Whether it was family background, physique, or appearance, Ye Yun could not compare with Zhou Feng.
“We’re all classmates. You can’t even agree to such a small request? It’s not like I’m going there to be your third wheel,” Zhou Feng snorted, his tone carrying a trace of displeasure.
Ye Yun froze.
‘Wait… Isn’t that supposed to be my line?’
‘Why is Zhou Feng using it against me now?’
However, when Ye Yun thought about all the ways he might still need Zhou Feng in the future, he knew he could not fall out with him now.
After all, whenever he ran short of money, he would still need to borrow from this gullible fool.
Back in high school, Ye Yun had already borrowed tens of thousands of yuan from Zhou Feng in bits and pieces.
Zhou Feng had never once mentioned repayment.
More importantly, his mother’s company was currently mortgaged to the Zhou Group.
“All right. Come pick me up, then.”
Ye Yun could only reluctantly agree.
Zhou Feng’s car was relatively understated. It was a fully equipped BMW 7 Series worth more than 1 million yuan.
In reality, it was merely one of the many cars owned by Zhou Qiqiang. He had simply given it to Zhou Feng to drive.
Zhou Qiqiang only transferred some living expenses to Zhou Feng every month.
He had long since stopped expecting Zhou Feng to become some outstanding figure.
In fact, he had explicitly warned Zhou Feng several times not to recklessly start doing things on his own.
A second-generation heir who merely ate, drank, and enjoyed life was nothing to fear.
What truly terrified wealthy families was a second-generation heir who suddenly decided to start a business.
That was how an entire family fortune could be squandered away.
Before long, Zhou Feng drove to the residential complex where Ye Yun lived.
Ye Yun had already been waiting at the entrance. As soon as Zhou Feng arrived, he opened the door and climbed straight into the car.
“How have things been lately? Work going smoothly?” Ye Yun casually asked after settling into the front passenger seat.
“Not really. You university students have it much better. You don’t have nearly as many problems to deal with. I went to collect a debt yesterday and came back empty-handed again.” Zhou Feng sighed, deliberately putting on a troubled expression.
An almost imperceptible smile immediately appeared at the corner of Ye Yun’s mouth.
“Brother, you’re just too softhearted. You need to be more ruthless. Take me with you next time. I’ll charge in first and handle it for you.”
Ye Yun spoke with an air of bold generosity, as though he had absolutely no idea that the company Zhou Feng had visited yesterday belonged to his own mother.
In fact, Zhou Feng really had never told Ye Yun about it.
He had felt somewhat embarrassed about bringing it up.
Unexpectedly, Ye Yun was shameless enough to pretend he knew nothing and was even making sarcastic remarks about the situation.
“It wasn’t completely fruitless. The female owner of the company offered to use her body to pay off the debt,” Zhou Feng said with a dismissive shrug.
Ye Yun’s expression instantly changed.
“H-How could that possibly happen?”
Ye Yun knew his mother’s personality very well.
She was a strong, independent businesswoman.
Her company was merely experiencing financial difficulties at the moment.
How could she possibly do something like that?
More importantly, how could she make such an offer to Zhou Feng?
“Why is that impossible? When people are drowning in debt, there’s no telling what they might be willing to do.” Zhou Feng spread his hands casually.
“Then you… Did you agree?!” Ye Yun suddenly demanded anxiously.
“Of course not.”
Zhou Feng started the car and asked Ye Yun where they were going.
There was no way Zhou Feng would admit the truth right now.
“Go to… the entrance of Jiangcheng University. Wu Jiarui is waiting there.”
Ye Yun spoke distractedly, his heart filled with conflicting emotions.
‘Could Mom really have made that kind of request?’
‘No!’