Only after being reborn did I realize how fascinating the world of the rich is.

After returning to school, Li Xiaofeng began to consider the impact his relationship with Miao Peipei would have on him.

His affair with Miao Peipei will definitely come to light eventually; his roommates will find out sooner or later. Cao Jinpeng might even come looking for trouble with Li Xiaofeng once he finds out that Miao Peipei is already dating someone.

Therefore, rather than letting them find out and question me, putting myself in a passive position, I might as well take the initiative to expose this matter. Maybe I can even turn the tables on them!

So, when the two roommates returned to the dormitory, Li Xiaofeng put on a sour face and said to Lü Zhendong in an annoyed tone, "Second brother, you're really something. I've been busy for you for so long, and you've made me look like a fool!"

Lu Zhendong looked guilty and just smiled without saying a word.

Cheng Zhiyuan asked with a curious smile, "Third brother, what's wrong?"

"What else could have happened? That bastard second brother stood us up!"

Why did he stand you up?

"Didn't I tell him before that I would help him get Miao Peipei back? Guess what happened?"

"What's wrong?"

"This guy is like a Pixiu, all he wants to do is chase girls, he doesn't want to spend money. I finally managed to get him a salary of 5,000 yuan a month, but he told me that his maximum affordability is 1,000 yuan a month!"

Lu Zhendong, feeling a little guilty and somewhat unconvinced, interjected, "So what if it's a thousand yuan? My monthly expenses are less than a thousand yuan!"

"Get lost, I don't want to talk to you!" Li Xiaofeng snapped at Lü Zhendong in an annoyed tone.

Then, he angrily said to Cheng Zhiyuan, "If I had known he was like this, I shouldn't have helped him take on this job. I was just being a fool for no reason. Fourth brother, you have no idea how embarrassed I was. My face turned red!"

Even more tragically, to show that I was being honest and upright, I put Miao Peipei on speakerphone. She came with good intentions, and she ended up hearing all of this. Oh my god, the scene was truly unbearable to watch!

To create a more dramatic atmosphere, Li Xiaofeng covered his face with both hands and began to rub it vigorously.

Lu Zhendong, somewhat embarrassed and awkward, said, "Ah, you really put it on speakerphone? Peipei really heard it? How could you be so silly!"

"My biggest mistake was making bad friends!"

Cheng Zhiyuan said with a grin, "So what happened after that?"

Li Xiaofeng rolled his eyes at Lü Zhendong, then continued to say to Cheng Zhiyuan without getting up: "Don't mention it. That second brother of yours has no sense of propriety. If you said you didn't want it, you could have said it more tactfully and politely!"

But this kid was so cheeky, saying things like we should be thrifty and not waste money. He even suggested that I should just take Peipei in, since I have plenty of money and he didn't want to be the one left holding the bag!

You have no idea, Miao Peipei's face turned green. She was holding the cup, looking like she was going to smash it over my head. She only let me go after I knelt down and begged for forgiveness!

Lu Zhendong asked suspiciously, "Did she lay a hand on you? I didn't hear anything on the phone!"

Li Xiaofeng looked both amused and exasperated, and said angrily, "Second brother, didn't you hear me? Are you deaf? I was kneeling before Miao Peipei back then!"

Remember this trick: if your wife ever gives you trouble, don't hesitate, just kneel down, and it'll definitely settle things. A man's knees are worth gold; offer your gold, and even the biggest problem can be solved.

Lu Zhendong, looking very interested, leaned closer and asked with a sly grin, "Does this trick really work? If it does, that would be great, it's so cheap!"

Li Xiaofeng said irritably, "Yes, yes, it will definitely work and save you money. Haven't you seen how TV dramas portray this?"

If kneeling alone doesn't work in the future, you can kneel on a keyboard, a washboard, or even a durian—it will definitely work!

"Oh no, I have to kneel on a keyboard and a washboard too? I'll practice hard and think of something else, maybe I can manage that, but kneeling on a durian would be too painful!"

Lu Zhendong actually took it seriously, what a fool!

Li Xiaofeng ignored him, sighed, and said to Cheng Zhiyuan, "After I hung up the phone, you wouldn't believe it, that Miao Peipei not only rushed up to scratch me, but also stayed at my place and wouldn't leave, insisting that I take responsibility for her!"

"You know, this is all the fault of the second and eldest brothers. They just packed their bags and left, leaving me to take the fall. What did I ever do to deserve this?"

"So how did you manage to persuade her to leave?"

"Persuade her to leave? How am I supposed to persuade her to leave? Fourth brother, give me some ideas on how to get that girl to leave at this critical juncture!"

Cheng Zhiyuan chuckled without saying a word, while Lü Zhendong looked embarrassed but also chuckled.

"Sigh, it would be fine if Miao Peipei were from outside, but she and Fang Huiya are from the same school and see each other all the time. If she really stirs things up, Huiya and I will definitely not have a peaceful time!"

There was no other way; I had to accept the situation and become the sucker who took the fall!

Lu Zhendong was stunned for a moment, and asked in surprise, "Third brother, did you really promise her five thousand yuan every month?"

"Pah! Five thousand yuan was the price I gave you, Lü Zhendong. After all, you two had some emotional foundation before. But now you're asking me for eight thousand!"

"Eight thousand? How come the price has gone up? Is that true?" Lu Zhendong was full of doubt and found it hard to believe.

Li Xiaofeng, his face filled with grief and indignation, swore an oath: "Second brother, you bastard, do you dare to make a bet with me?"

"If I don't give Miao Peipei at least 8,000 yuan a month, I'll get hit by a car and die as soon as I leave the school gate. But if I do give her 8,000 yuan, you'll get hit by a car and die as soon as you step out the door, okay?!"

Advanced language skills involve telling the truth at crucial moments, with nine parts truth and one part falsehood. Falsehoods should be placed in minor details, preferably in places that are not easily verified, so that they are less likely to be exposed.

Lu Zhendong quickly said, "Third brother, don't be like this. I believe you, I believe you, okay?"

Li Xiaofeng said irritably, "This thing can't be measured entirely by money. I don't need to ask you whether you believe it or not. Anyway, I've already spent my hard-earned money. It costs at least 100,000 a year!"

This amount of money is neither a small nor a large sum. In my view, if a problem can be solved with money, then it's not a problem.

Besides, although Peipei's looks are slightly inferior to Huiya's, she's still considered a campus beauty. Eight thousand a month isn't too bad!