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

Hearing Li Xiaofeng's indifferent tone, Fang Huiya shed tears of regret.

"Xiaofeng, I know it's my fault. Actually, I also know that you are the only one who is truly good to me. I didn't cherish your kindness before. I promise that from now on, I will definitely treat you well, okay?"

Li Xiaofeng's feelings towards Fang Huiya were complicated.

He loved her and accepted her after she was abandoned, but she betrayed him. Yet, when Li Xiaofeng was afflicted with illness, it was Fang Huiya who took care of him.

Fang Huiya, you are a sophisticated egoist; you only ever love yourself.

However, Fang Huiya was not entirely devoid of humanity; in the end, it was she who took care of the seriously ill Li Xiaofeng and saw him off on his final journey.

Li Xiaofeng loved her deeply, and he also hated her hysterically.

However, as Li Xiaofeng grew older, when he looked back on the past, he wondered how much of what he called liking and love was actually lust at first sight.

If Fang Huiya wasn't a campus beauty queen, but a girl with freckles, sallow skin, an unattractive appearance, and an overweight figure, would he still fall in love with her?

It's highly unlikely; they might even secretly make fun of each other behind their backs.

Human nature cannot withstand tests, including one's own.

However, since human nature cannot withstand the test, then let's not test it. Just work hard to make money and satisfy human needs, and life should be perfect, right?

Seeing Li Xiaofeng with his head down and not saying a word, Fang Huiya pitifully reached out her hand and grabbed Li Xiaofeng's hand, as if grasping at a lifeline.

Seeing Fang Huiya's smooth little hands and fair wrists, Li Xiaofeng smiled and said, "I'm no longer interested in dating you, but I can still consider making a deal!"

"What deal?"

"I'll give you 5000 yuan a month, and you'll be my woman and fulfill any of my requests, or I'll terminate this deal!"

"What...what do you mean by this? What kind of person do you take me for? If you keep this up, I'll call the police and have you arrested!"

"Do you think the police station is your private property? Uncle Hat won't get involved in these things. The law states that PCs are illegal, but maintenance is not!"

In other words, wholesale isn't illegal, but retail is. It's just a transaction; if it's consensual, we can continue talking. If you're not willing, close the door for me from the outside.

"Li Xiaofeng, you're taking advantage of someone in distress!"

Li Xiaofeng crossed his arms and looked at her leisurely, smiling slightly: "Taking advantage of someone in distress? Are you in distress? Are you about to die?"

"So what if your family doesn't give you money to go to college? If you can't go to college, then don't go. Go out and work. Lots of people, including your parents, didn't go to college and they're doing just fine!"

Fang Huiya pursed her lips and remained silent.

"I remember during the summer vacation, didn't you want me to give up my chance to go to university and work to support your university education? At that time, you weren't taking advantage of my vulnerability."

At the very least, I was willing to pay you real money, but you only gave me a dismissive "If I took advantage of you, you'd be committing both exploitation and fraud!"

Fang Huiya looked aggrieved, stomped her feet, and said in a slightly coquettish tone, "Why are you like this! No matter what, you should at least date first, take it slow, people need time to adjust!"

Li Xiaofeng said coldly, "Do you think I'm just using a different method to make you my girlfriend? Our relationship is nothing more than a transaction!"

"Besides absolute obedience and fulfilling all my demands, you must not interfere with anything I do, including my relationships with other women, understand?"

Fang Huiya's face turned pale instantly, and tears streamed down her face again. She asked weakly, "Xiaofeng, do you really not like me anymore? I remember you genuinely liked me before!"

"I've grown up now and I've come to understand that problems that can be solved with money don't necessarily require sincerity!"

Fang Huiya stared blankly at Li Xiaofeng, as if she no longer recognized him.

After a long while, Fang Huiya said with tears in her eyes and a wronged expression, "Xiaofeng, you really misunderstood me. Actually, I like you!"

"If you like me, why did you go to Feng Bowen? And why did you humiliate me in front of him and try to please him?"

Fang Huiya pursed her lips again and remained silent.

"I know that Feng Bowen comes from a well-off family. His father is the factory director, with a high salary and good benefits..."

"Xiaofeng, really, I do like you, but you know my family, they favor sons over daughters..."

"This has nothing to do with me, it's your own business, I don't want to hear it. There are countless paths in the world, and you chose this one. Can you honestly say you weren't doing it for the money?"

It's fine to be greedy for money. In this world, as long as you don't break the law, you can make money however you want. But once you've made money, don't try to put on a show of virtuousness in front of me!

Fang Huiya pouted, somewhat displeased, and said, "I just like money, I just want to live a good life, I just like to wear pretty clothes, so what? Is that wrong?"

"That's right, you got what you asked for. Didn't I give you money? What, you think you can act like a princess in front of me after taking the money? If you want to be a princess, go to a nightclub. They hire princesses every day!"

Li Xiaofeng continued in an icy tone: "If you're willing, I'll give you 2000 at the beginning of each month and 3000 at the end. You're not allowed to have any contact or flirtation with any other men, otherwise I'll deduct money and terminate the deal."

Of course, if you're not satisfied with our relationship, or perhaps want to date or get married, please let me know in advance. We can part amicably and remain friends. But if you cheat on me, don't blame me for turning against you!

Fang Huiya bit her lip hard, remaining silent.

Li Xiaofeng smiled and said in a nonchalant tone, "I advise you to go and get a job. After all, you graduated from high school. Maybe you can find a clerical job that pays six to eight hundred a month."

Of course, you could also work in a factory tightening screws; earning 800 yuan a month shouldn't be a problem. If you work overtime a lot and are quick, you might even earn 1,000!

Fang Huiya steeled her heart and said, "Okay, I agree!"

Li Xiaofeng smiled faintly: "Okay, then let's sign a maintenance agreement. I know this agreement is definitely not legally binding, but at least it can prove that our relationship is voluntary."

In addition, this agreement will also keep you in mind so that your family doesn't think we're dating and come over to interfere with me.

Of course, I can give you face in front of others and tell them we're boyfriend and girlfriend, but you need to know the truth. Don't push your luck and force me to tell the truth; you'll be the one who loses face!

"I...I know!"