Bai Qing is indeed a rich woman. If nothing unexpected happens and she doesn't squander it, she will basically be financially secure for life.
But the next second, Li Yang exposed her little scheme.
"You're trying to make me your shield, aren't you?"
Bai Qing immediately blushed and said, "What are you talking about, big brother? Even if it's to be a shield, it should be me. Big brother just needs to shoot arrows at me."
She once again linked arms with Li Yang, and the two walked by the river like a young couple.
She felt like she was being watched as soon as she went out, something felt off.
Plus, Li Yang had just inexplicably told her not to go out alone, indicating that either Li Yang knew something, or he was thinking along the same lines as her.
The security and comfort she got from the housekeeper and bodyguards at home were not as assured as that from the newly acquainted Li Yang.
After a while, Li Yang spoke, "I heard from Wu Tianqi that Green Water Group has been quite chaotic recently and might not have the funds to reward students who get into Qingbei. Is that true?"
Bai Qing: "..."
She had known about this since she was a child, from the initial one hundred thousand to the two hundred thousand in recent years.
"Possibly, why are you thinking about this?"
Li Yang: "Well, I have a friend whose family is quite poor, yet he's exceptionally good at studying. His goal is to get into Qingbei… You know, two hundred thousand is nothing to Green Water Group, but for him, it's an astronomical figure."
"Big brother means you want me to ensure that the reward is given out as usual this year?"
"That shouldn't be hard, right?"
Li Yang knew that even if he didn't say anything, as long as Bai Qing was alive and able to control Green Water Group, that money wouldn't be a problem.
The fear was if Bai Qing wasn't around, throwing Green Water Group into chaos where no one would care about this matter.
In the past life, after Bai Qing's death, Green Water Group underwent internal strife for half a year. In a struggle for power, both the primary and secondary markets got heated.
The market value of Green Water Group was once speculated to over eight billion, pushing the company into bankruptcy without even a chance for restructuring.
This became local gossip, and even a dozen years later, people would still bring it up.
Bai Qing: "That depends on what capacity you're speaking to me from. If it's from the status of Aviation Road's top gun, even I am yours, so this little thing, whatever you say, I'll definitely do. If it's from your student status..."
"What?"
"Then play team battle with me! If I don't let you come home with me, at least we can play a few games together, right?"
Li Yang didn't even think about it, "Let's go!"
A few minutes later, he arrived again at Geek Internet Cafe.
Bai Qing confidently went to the counter and said, "Open up two machines!"
The counter staff were asleep but instantly woke up upon seeing Bai Qing.
"No machines available."
Even as the staff spoke, his gaze never left Bai Qing.
Even though Bai Qing had already adjusted her spaghetti strap to its proper position.
Bai Qing heard this, feeling frustrated, clung to Li Yang's arm, and whined, "Honey, what do we do now?"
Li Yang truly couldn't stand Bai Qing's act.
He could have asked a few roommates to vacate two machines.
But with the ideal excuse right in front of him, why would he want to?
During the day, he still needed to discuss topics with Jiang Banxia; the storm had passed these days, and he could again sneak into the village.
It's more comfortable being around Xiaxia, and the limits are easier to gauge.
"No machines, let's forget it; we can play together another time when we're free."
But Bai Qing immediately retorted, "No way, I want to play with hubby now."
Saying so, she walked straight inside.
Seeing two boys sitting inside the booth, she immediately sweetly said to them, "Hey fellas, my friend and I would like to surf the net for a while, but there are no available machines. Could you maybe help us out? I'll cover your internet fee."
Generally, those pulling all-nighters are internet addicts. Who would want to give up their machine?
But seeing Bai Qing, the two were completely mesmerized.
One of them, still focused on his game, turned his attention back to the screen.
But the other, to heck with the game.
Even though he was an introverted young man, the spirit of a bootlicker had awakened in him, and he immediately stood up saying, "No problem, no problem, Miss, feel free to use my machine, I'm done playing."
Bai Qing, somewhat plaintively, said, "But that's only one machine, my friend and I need two."
The young man took no notice of Li Yang, subconsciously assuming they were both girls.
So, he hurriedly tugged on his friend's arm next to him, forcing his friend to get up.
"My friend and I actually didn't want to play anymore, so these two machines are all yours, miss."
Bai Qing quickly took out her phone, saying, "Thanks, guys. I don't have cash on me, so let me scan your QR code, and I'll cover your internet charges."
"No, no, it's okay, it's okay..."
"No, really, let me add you on WeChat, and I'll transfer it to you."
Mentioning adding WeChat, the guy reluctantly being pulled up immediately brought out his phone, smiling, saying, "Miss, what's your WeChat? I'll add you."
Bai Qing gave her WeChat ID, and not long after, she accepted the friend request.
"The cost for two machines is twenty, right? I'll transfer a hundred, the remainder to treat you for a late-night snack."
With that said, she transferred the money over immediately.
The young man who added Bai Qing on WeChat was about to graciously decline, but Bai Qing had already sent it over.
He immediately said, "No..."
"Hubby, come here, I've already found a spot."
His words were swallowed back down his throat.
Li Yang sighed.
There's really no helping it.
He seemed to see his past self in those two boys.
The feeling of constantly looking in the mirror was really annoying.
Bai Qing was at least restrained, terminating any notions the two had when they considered returning the money. If it were someone else... they'd just have to consider themselves unlucky.
"Thanks, guys."
Li Yang came over and said.
The two didn't reply, quietly leaving.
Bai Qing went inside, leaving the outer seat for Li Yang.
After sitting down, Li Yang started to remove those chat apps and games from his ex, while Bai Qing put her phone in front of Li Yang.
She found the WeChat ID she just added and said, "Hubby, I really just wanted to play games with you. I'm deleting and blocking him in front of you. You can't be mad."
With that, within two seconds, that WeChat contact was blacklisted.
Still unsatisfied, Bai Qing went back into the blacklist, found the account, and hit delete.
Li Yang clearly saw the guy hadn't accepted Bai Qing's transfer yet.
"Hey, doing this will leave him heartbroken."
Bai Qing whispered, "But only by doing this will he accept the money."
"Hmm?"
"Hehe, we're in a private room now... hubby, are you by any chance wanting to touch a bit..."