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

Summer vacation in 2000 was approaching, and Li Xiaofeng learned that the demolition work in his hometown was more than halfway done, and many people had already moved away. He didn't want to continue living in that small, dilapidated house.

So, Li Xiaofeng took out some money and bought a fully furnished one-bedroom apartment near the school, the kind you can move into right away, as his own little home.

In this way, besides having a small home for himself, he can also have his own place if he wants to leave the school dormitory or be with Fang Huiya.

"I'm feeling a bit down, could you talk to me for a bit?"

Faced with Jiang Xueying's request, Li Xiaofeng said somewhat helplessly, "Miss Jiang, I recently bought a house and am currently doing a big shopping spree for daily necessities!"

My old house is going to be demolished, and if I don't get my new place ready first, I'll be homeless after the holidays!

Although the house Li Xiaofeng bought was already renovated, he would definitely need to buy pots and pans, bed sheets and quilts, and various small household appliances before he could actually move in.

"Then I'll go shopping with you, that'll count as shopping together!" Jiang Xueying's face was full of smiles.

"Okay, then tell me, why have you been in a bad mood lately?"

Jiang Xueying lowered her head, fiddling with the hem of her clothes, and remained silent.

"Could it be because of Boss Cao?!"

"He went home and complained to my dad, and my dad gave me a really bad scolding!"

Li Xiaofeng smiled and said, "What he said to your dad is definitely not entirely true. Even if your dad is on his side, if he finds out that Cao Jinpeng got beaten up for fighting over a nightclub girl, do you think your dad will still side with him?"

"But I am, after all, suspected of failing to help someone in distress!"

Is he dead?

"No!"

"How can that be considered failing to help someone in distress?"

Jiang Xueying looked at Li Xiaofeng with her big, watery eyes, somewhat bewildered by what he had said.

"You're hilarious! You're so good at self-criticism. People usually use moral blackmail against others, but you use it against yourself!"

"Sometimes, you can't be too kind. Kindness can lead to being bullied and taken advantage of. Have you ever heard the saying, 'Put aside your personal qualities and enjoy a life of immorality'?"

"I've never heard of that. Who said that?"

"As a top psychology master said!"

"You're not the one I was talking about, are you?!"

"This isn't my own words, but I wholeheartedly agree with this statement!"

Jiang Xueying covered her mouth and chuckled softly, remaining silent.

"After Cao returned to the dormitory, he also planned to team up with his two other roommates to try to morally blackmail me, but I refuted them and left them speechless."

He figured he couldn't bully me, so he picked on the weak since he saw I was easy to bully!

I just don't understand how a grown man could have the nerve to blame a weak woman for not saving him.

"Are you saying I have no obligation to save him?"

"of course!"

"But our family and his family have a very good relationship!"

"Since you have such a good relationship, why would Cao Jinpeng cause you so much trouble? You should make him reflect on his own actions instead of constantly blaming himself!"

"Hehe, now that you mention it, I feel much better!" Jiang, the school beauty, smiled broadly, her mood cheerful and happy.

"Actually, I'm not saying that people should be completely selfish, but when you help others, you must act within your means. Trying to stand out will bring disaster upon yourself!"

Think about it, the place is dimly lit, and those thugs are big and burly. If you rush in, what if they get the wrong idea on you?

Jiang Xueying shrank her neck, bit her lip, and said with lingering fear, "Actually, I was quite scared at that time too!"

"It's okay to be afraid. Fear is a human instinct to protect ourselves. Most of the time, trust your instincts and don't be held hostage by lofty moral slogans."

That thing is beneficial to society as a whole, but extremely detrimental to individuals.

Those high-ranking figures who promote moral slogans are only responsible to the macro-level society, not to a small individual like you!

The two chatted as they shopped for supplies, with Jiang Xueying helping to select items. The trunk was filled to the brim, and even the back seats were packed full.

After returning home with a full load of goods, Jiang Xueying also helped him move his things into his house.

"Why did you buy such a small house? Is it big enough for you?"

"How big of a house do I need for myself? A one-bedroom apartment is enough. If it's too big, it'll be too much trouble to clean!"

"What will you do if you get married in the future?"

"We'll talk about the future later. Sometimes you can't think too much. Just live your life well in the present. The main reason I bought this house is because it's close to the school, so it's convenient to come home."

After I graduate, I don't know where I'll go to develop my career. It's not too late to consider settling down after my career is stable!

Jiang Xueying looked at Li Xiaofeng, who was busy tidying up the room, and seemed to feel a little guilty. She tentatively asked, "Do you need me to help you?"

Li Xiaofeng looked at her and said jokingly, "Okay, why don't you help me fold the blankets and make the bed?"

He was just joking with her, but to his surprise, Jiang Xueying took it seriously and immediately started making the bed for him.

Seeing her like this, Li Xiaofeng smiled happily.

"What are you laughing at? You're grinning like that, you're obviously plotting something bad!"

Have you read "Dream of the Red Chamber"?

"I've seen part of it, but not the whole thing!"

In "Dream of the Red Chamber," Jia Baoyu says: "If I were to share a bed with you, my dear Miss, how could I bear to fold the quilt and make the bed!"

Jiang Xueying blushed and glared at him, saying irritably, "How can you be so mean? I helped you with your work, and you use these kinds of things to talk about me. It seems you were right, it's really hard to be a good person!"

However, although Jiang Xueying said that, she didn't stop working at all, and only stopped after she had made up the bed for Li Xiaofeng.

Li Xiaofeng smiled and said, "Shall we have dinner together later?"

Jiang Xueying said matter-of-factly, "Of course, I've done so much work for you, you have to show your appreciation!"

After they finished their work, the two of them found a restaurant nearby and ate together.

Jiang Xueying asked casually, "What are your plans for this summer vacation?"

Li Xiaofeng took a bite of food and casually said, "I don't have any plans. Besides being busy with things at the construction site, I just need to catch up on the schedule. It would be best to pass the CET-4 exam first, so things will be easier later!"

"I thought you were going to take advantage of this summer vacation to go out and have some fun!" Jiang Xueying said casually, but it seemed like she was extending an invitation to Li Xiaofeng.

Li Xiaofeng smiled and said, "Where would I find the time to go out and play? If something happens at the construction site, I won't be able to handle it while I'm out of town."

He could sense that Jiang Xueying seemed to have some feelings for him.

But Li Xiaofeng knew that the two men's family backgrounds were too different, and that a little money couldn't make up for it. In addition, given Cao Jinpeng's relationship with them, there was no future for them.