My father's inheritance is my mortal enemy.

Li Boyu smiled and said, "Zhou Yanshao, from the moment we met, we were part of my plan. I took advantage of your pity to rise to a high position and take away what should have been yours. Now that the plan is complete, I have no obligation to return it to you."

Li Bo was an illegitimate son of the Li family. He was taken back to the Li family when he was ten years old. He had excellent grades and caught up with the curriculum in just one semester after entering a prestigious school. In the second semester, he even ranked first in his grade. Even so, he never received any preferential treatment.

In the eyes of the Li family, he was just a whetstone.

His existence was meant to make the pampered young master of the Li family feel threatened. As for him being targeted or bullied, the Li family never cared; they only ensured that he lived and existed in the world.

He will be punished if his grades don't go well or decline.

Having injuries on his body was somewhat unsightly and would attract gossip, so the Li family's punishment was to cut off his supplies.

They won't pay Li Bo, so he'll go hungry.

When Li Bo was hungry, he would drink tap water to fill his stomach. In his senior year of high school, his grades dropped a little and his food supply was cut off. He was filling his stomach with hot water at mealtimes when Zhou Yanshao, who was returning from playing basketball, saw him. Li Bo remained calm and composed, without the embarrassment that one would expect at his age. His situation was not exactly a secret in Beijing or at school.

Zhou Yanshao didn't speak to him that day. Li Bo only remembered that a tall boy playing basketball passed by him and splashed his face with cold water outside the men's restroom. From that day on, snacks would mysteriously appear in Li Bo's drawer every day.

Li Bo was very clever and quickly figured out who the kind benefactor who had given him the charity was.

He had never eaten it before, and at that time, Li Bo loathed and hated Zhou Yanshao.

Later, when Zhou Yanshao was playing ball, it hit him.

Zhou Yanshao, using the excuse that he "didn't like him," picked a fight and took him to the rooftop. Everyone thought that the young master Zhou was going to teach this illegitimate son, who didn't know his place and disturbed his enjoyment, a lesson he himself thought, and even Li Bo thought so.

In fact, Zhou Yanshao never hit him, nor did he ever say a harsh word to him.

Zhou Yanshao apologized for injuring him by forcing him to eat until he was stuffed. Li Bo knew Zhou Yanshao was worried he would go hungry, but he didn't want to accept Zhou Yanshao's kindness. Li Bo could repay kindness from anyone else, but not from Zhou Yanshao. Li Bo hadn't expected Zhou Yanshao to be so stubborn and persistent; if he didn't eat, Zhou Yanshao would force-feed him until he was completely satisfied. Li Bo gradually gave in.

He relied on Zhou Yanshao to feed him and never went hungry again, thus successfully entering university.

Li Bo, who once relied on Zhou Yanshao for support, has now risen to power by stepping on Zhou Yanshao. He ignores messages, uses passive-aggressive tactics, fights for the Zhou family's inheritance, and stops at nothing to achieve his goals, becoming an extremely cold-blooded businessman.

In addition, she is also an "elder" who keeps his promises and takes good care of Zhou Yanshao.

Li Bo looked haggard, and his fair face was flushed, perhaps from drinking.

Zhou Yanshao noticed the bloodshot eyes in Li Bo's eyes. "Li Bo, why are you crying?"

"Hmm?" Li Bo's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly, then he smiled faintly. He was calm and composed, disguising and hiding his emotions extremely well: "I didn't cry, I'm a little cold, and my clothes are wet."

Li Bo continued, "I will keep my promise to Uncle Zhou."

Young Master Zhou's kindness has only made a "traitor" who has been used and manipulated like this. It is an utter disgrace! In the past, he might have beaten up the person in front of him.

Li Bo is prepared for anything tonight.

Zhou Yanshao shifted his gaze from Li Bo's face to his waist, staring at him for a long time before finally asking, "You've lost weight?"

Li Bo has lost weight, much more than he did two years ago.

After Zhou Yanshao went abroad, no one cared about Li Bo anymore.

Li Bo himself is very casual about himself, so casual that he often forgets to eat.

Li Bo smiled gently: "I've been under a lot of work pressure lately."

The sudden concern made Li Bo a little uncomfortable, so he changed the subject: "How are the preparations for the Winter Olympics going? How many days of leave did you take this time off?"

Li Bo's words did indeed carry a hint of caring for someone.

Zhou Yanshao said sullenly, "Half a month."

"So long? Don't you have training? Coach..."

Zhou Yanshao frowned: "..."

"Sorry." Li Bo realized Zhou Yanshao was a little unhappy. "Tell me before you leave, and I'll see you off."

"No need."

Zhou Yanshao got up, picked up the will from the table, and went back to his room with a cold face.

Li Bo glanced at his watch. It was too late, and the driver was probably already asleep. He didn't want to trouble him too much, and he had been drinking. Since outside vehicles couldn't get into Xizi Bay, staying here for the night was the only option.

Li Bo knocked on the door: "Zhou Yanshao, can I borrow the sofa to sleep on for a bit?"

"..."

"When you agree." Not refusing means agreeing, and this phrase is very useful when it comes to Zhou Yanshao.

Li Bo took a blanket, spread it on the sofa, and made do with it for the night.

Xizi Bay has underfloor heating, so it won't be cold, but Li Bo doesn't want to sleep in the guest room. He prefers the sofa with Zhou Yanshao's warmth to the guest room.

Li Bo had just drunk some alcohol, and now that the effects were kicking in, he curled up and had a rare good night's sleep. However, he had a biological clock, and he woke up at six o'clock the next morning.

Li Bo caught a chill after getting caught in the rain last night and not taking a shower. His body was a little hot. When he woke up, he realized he had a fever. He quickly washed his face, went downstairs to make breakfast for Zhou Yanshao before leaving. He didn't eat a bite himself. He put on his half-wet suit jacket, braved the coldest morning wind, and left Xizi Bay.

When they reached the foot of the mountain, they saw the driver. The driver was startled when he saw the man's haggard and pale face, and immediately got out of the car to pick him up.

Li Bo waved his hand, refusing the help, and bent down to get into the car.

The driver rummaged through his stomach medicine and handed it to Li Bo: "Mr. Bo, would you like to take some medicine?"

"fine."

"There's hot porridge in the back; please have a sip while it's hot."

"Yes, thank you."

Li Bo was in a good mood today and drank a few more mouthfuls of porridge. When he put down the porridge, he sent Zhou Yanshao a verification message: "I made you breakfast, remember to eat it."

The driver first took Li Bo back to his apartment to shower and change. After Li Bo finished tidying up, he put his clothes in a bag and asked the driver to take them to the laundry shop on his way to the company. Even after Li Bo arrived at the company, Zhou Yanshao still hadn't replied to him.

Li Bo knew that Zhou Yanshao had a habit of getting up early for a morning run, and should have been awake long ago at this time.

Li Bo sent another message: "I didn't know what you wanted to eat, so I made a little extra so as not to waste it."

Li Bo had just finished a meeting and stepped out of the conference room when his assistant rushed over, saying that the Li family's butler had arrived and was waiting to see him in his office. Li Bo's company was an import and export trading company, and he had built it up from scratch to its current modest size entirely on his own.

However, the initial funding came from Li Bo's father, Li Yao.

Li Yao gave Li Bo this money not because he thought highly of Li Bo or wanted to give him a chance, but simply to make his "son" feel threatened.

Li Bo, this whetstone, was more comfortable and useful than expected, and very controllable. But after yesterday's news, Li Yao changed his mind. Not only Li Yao, but the entire capital city's view of Li Bo changed.

With Zhou's father's will now revealed, Li Bo holds the largest share of the Zhou family winery. However, the actual transfer of ownership will require some time and procedures. During this period, Li Yao naturally intends to test Li Bo's abilities.

Li Bo smiled demurely and said to his secretary, "Next time, take the guests to the conference room."

These words are quite meaningful.

Li Bo led his secretary into the conference room, put down the documents, and left. Only then did the butler slowly stand up from the sofa, glance down at the empty water glass in front of him.

This is a eunuch inspecting the area on behalf of the Emperor.

Li Bo chuckled inwardly, rolled up his sleeves, personally poured water for the butler, and said with a smile, "Uncle Feng is here."

Uncle Feng frowned as he watched the water overflow from the cup. Li Bo feigned surprise: "You weren't watching carefully. I'll have my secretary bring another cup."

Uncle Feng: "No need. The day after tomorrow is the old lady's birthday, and the master wants you to go back."

Li Bo was never entitled to attend the Li family's birthday banquets.

It's really strange that the old lady invited him to her birthday celebration.

Li Bo smiled, neither saying he would go nor not. Uncle Feng stared at Li Bo for a while. Li Bo's face was expressionless, and he didn't even pretend to be thinking. His silence was the answer.

The Li Bo before me has grown strong; he is no longer the illegitimate son who could be manipulated at will.

Uncle Feng scoffed and left.

Li Bo escorted the man to the office door, where his secretary was waiting. Li Bo smiled and said, "See Uncle Feng out."

Li Bo closed the door, and his phone rang.

Zhou Yanshao did not accept his friend request, but he replied to him.