"Please, please take me in. I can be your driver, even."
"If you don't need a driver, I can be a nanny too!"
Seeing Er Zhu remain silent, Wu Feng continued to beg.
"Fine, I'll take you in." Er Zhu had initially wanted to refuse, but thinking of Li Mei at school, he nodded and agreed.
He had no worries about the others, but Li Mei was alone at school. Those who came from the countryside were easily bullied, let alone a beautiful woman!
Thinking of Li Mei, Er Zhu felt a faint unease in his heart and decided to visit her at school when he had free time.
"Thank you, boss!" Seeing Er Zhu nod, Wu Feng and Lin Mo exclaimed gratefully.
A few days later, Miao Feng became the new head of the Miao family, and Old Man Miao officially retired. As for Miao Xiu and Miao Hao, no one mentioned them, as if they had never existed in the Miao family.
One day, Er Zhu was idle and decided to visit the school. As he watched Li Mei slowly walk towards him, a hint of tenderness flashed in his eyes.
After only studying at school for a little over a month, Li Mei had undergone a noticeable change. She smiled more, and her eyes became more determined!
"Er Zhu, what are you looking at? Is this dress too fashionable? Am I trying to look younger?"
As Er Zhu was lost in thought, Li Mei had already reached him. Looking at the white dress she was wearing, her cheeks flushed slightly.
A few days prior, she had gone shopping with friends, and one of them had suggested she buy this dress. But as a widow, she felt too embarrassed to wear such a dress. Ultimately, unable to resist her friends' persistence, she had bought it.
"No, you look beautiful." Er Zhu shook his head slightly, his gaze lingering on her graceful figure, his eyes filled with tenderness.
Although Li Mei was a widow, she was only in her early twenties. Moreover, her figure and face were perfect, making this dress most suitable for her!
"Oh, isn't this the campus belle, Li Mei? Your taste isn't great, choosing such an ordinary man?"
Just as Li Mei was about to speak, a sarcastic voice cut in from her side. She turned her head to see a woman with a pointed mouth and monkey cheeks walking towards her with a smile.
This woman was named Yang Lili, a new student from the same cohort. She claimed Li Mei had stolen her title of campus belle, so she constantly found fault with her.
She considered Li Mei an enemy, unaware that Li Mei hadn't even figured out what this so-called campus belle title meant.
Seeing someone mock Li Mei, Wu Feng and Lin Mo stepped forward, ready to teach her a lesson. But Er Zhu shook his head at them, and they retreated.
"Tsk tsk, so ordinary, and yet you're with two servants. Big brother, I didn't realize you were such a show-off."
Yang Lili faltered when she saw Wu Feng and Lin Mo, then, as if remembering something, she continued her mocking laughter, her body trembling.
As the daughter of the Yang Corporation and the most beautiful woman in Willow Town, Yang Lili deserved to be showered with affection!
But to her surprise, another woman had snatched her campus belle title. If she didn't teach her a lesson, wouldn't she be laughed at by the world?
Seeing the envious and hateful look in Yang Lili's eyes, Er Zhu shrugged helplessly.
With such looks, any woman from his village would be prettier than her. And she claimed to be the most beautiful woman in Willow Town? He wondered who had been so foolish as to bestow that title upon her.
A spark of insight vanished from Er Zhu's eyes. He felt that using his Sky Eye on someone like this would be an insult to the Sky Eye itself!
"Big brother, let me tell you, this woman is from the countryside, and she's a widow. Why don't you be with me?"
Although Er Zhu remained silent, Yang Lili didn't seem to mind. Her eyes darted, and with a feigned pout, she continued coquettishly.
"Yang Lili, that's enough. What kind of person I am and who I associate with is none of your business. I've already told you, if you want the campus belle title, take it. Why do you keep bothering me?"
Seeing Yang Lili expose her past, Li Mei's face turned red. She frowned and questioned sternly.
Li Mei had never engaged with Yang Lili's provocations, but that didn't mean she was easily bullied. She simply didn't want to cause trouble for Er Zhu.
After all, gossip could be a terrible thing!
"What, you're hitting a nerve? Peasants should stay in the countryside and farm. Why come to our city, trying to fly to a branch and become a phoenix? Too bad, you're not qualified!"
Yang Lili sneered, glancing contemptuously at Li Mei, her eyes full of mockery.
"Enough! This is a school, not a place for you to run wild. If you dare to spout nonsense again, don't blame me for throwing you out!"
As Yang Lili was about to say more, Er Zhu's voice cut in. Yang Lili turned her head, her eyes meeting Er Zhu's icy gaze!
Instantly, Yang Lili felt a chill run from her feet to her head, making her scalp tingle!
"Kid, are you addicted to showing off? You want to throw me out? I am a daughter of the Yang family, and my family is a prominent clan in Willow Town!"
However, Yang Lili quickly regained her composure. Hands on her hips, she began to curse, sounding less like a young lady from a wealthy family and more like a shrew from the village.
No one had ever spoken to her like this since she was born. Was this kid tired of living?
"Miss Yang, what's wrong?"
Just as Er Zhu was about to act, a middle-aged woman wearing glasses walked over. He recognized her as Li Mei's homeroom teacher, Yang Qing.
"Auntie, it's Li Mei! She not only insulted me but also hired people to beat me up!"
Seeing Yang Qing, Yang Lili seemed to have found a patron. Pouting, she pointed at Er Zhu and his companions with a wronged expression.
Upon seeing this, Lin Mo and Wu Feng were bewildered. They scratched the backs of their heads, exchanging glances, appearing confused.
With such acting skills, it would be a shame not to study performing arts!
"Teacher, it's not like that. Er Zhu is my... friend. He's here to see me."
Seeing Yang Qing's expression change, Li Mei quickly stepped forward to explain, but she hesitated when describing her relationship with Er Zhu.
"Auntie, look, he hesitated just now. This kid is definitely not just her friend; he must be her man!"
"And besides, she must have stolen someone else's boyfriend. Women like her love to be the third party!"
*Slap!*
As soon as Yang Lili finished speaking, she saw a hand slap her. Before she could react, she fell to the ground.
Her face instantly swelled, her meticulously styled hair was in disarray, and even a button on her clothes had come undone!
"You dare to hit someone from the Yang family? Are you tired of living?"
Seeing her niece being hit, Yang Qing flew into a rage. She yelled and charged towards Er Zhu.
But as she looked up, she saw a man approaching from a distance. Her eyes darted, and she retreated, a slight smile playing on her lips.
Kid, this time I won't just teach you a lesson; I'll make sure Li Mei is kicked out of school!