ISWTDB Ch55

Chapter 55: All My Money Is Yours (School Superpowers) (13, 14)

Lei Ting stared wide-eyed at the two of them before rushing to Ying Zhao’s side. She grabbed his hand and repeatedly apologized, “I’m sorry! I’m so sorry, Hanyu! Please don’t hold my brother responsible, he’s still young! He must have been confused!”

Seeing Lei Ting’s reaction, Ying Zhao knew she had misunderstood. He deliberately put on a somewhat embarrassed and troubled expression and said, “Sigh, I didn’t expect that night Xiao Che would… But it’s okay, we’re together now. I think Lei Che is actually a good kid, and we’ll be fine in the future!”

Lei Ting, hearing Ying Zhao’s words, was even more convinced of her own thoughts. She believed that Lei Che must have forced Ying Zhao, who had no choice but to compromise.

Thinking about how Ying Zhao forgave Lei Che and stayed with him, and seeing that Ying Zhao always took care of Lei Che, Lei Ting felt there was no one more kind and gentle than Ying Zhao. Her guilt deepened, and she punched Lei Che on the head, shouting, “You must treat Hanyu well from now on, do you hear me?”

Lei Che didn’t understand what had just happened but could comprehend his sister’s words. Regardless, his sister had accepted his relationship with Ying Zhao.

He nodded vigorously to Lei Ting, who finally relaxed. She finished her meal rather awkwardly and then left in a hurry.

On her way home, Lei Ting kept thinking about how she must remind Lei Che not to let Ying Zhao down and to bring more things over to treat Ying Zhao well and make up for him.

Thus, Lei Ting easily accepted the relationship between Ying Zhao and Lei Che. Every time she visited, she brought many items for Ying Zhao.

She even bought some couple’s items for Ying Zhao and Lei Che, treating Ying Zhao as if he were her sister-in-law. Ying Zhao quite liked this enthusiastic sister.

After all, his lover was already quite pitiful, and having a genuinely caring family member made Ying Zhao happy.

Meanwhile, Lei Che continued to work hard to make money while being with Ying Zhao. He often worried that the money he gave Ying Zhao wouldn’t be enough to stay together for long.

He believed that Ying Zhao was worth using all the world’s wealth to be with, so he aimed to earn more and more money to stay with his beloved.

Recently, Lei Che found vulnerabilities in two major websites, earning substantial sums, which he invested in a new industry he had an eye on, making a fortune.

Several other online platforms were interested in working with him, including a top-tier one specializing in facial recognition, which piqued his interest.

He received an invitation via text to discuss this in detail at their company. Lei Che felt that some work-related matters needed to be carefully negotiated, so he accepted the invitation.

With no classes scheduled that afternoon, he went to the company to meet with the person in charge to discuss the collaboration, hoping to find their vulnerabilities and earn a significant reward.

These days, living with Ying Zhao, though without excessive intimacy, Lei Che found joy in their simple happiness.

Meanwhile, Lan Lili had been quiet lately. She had previously tried to get close to Lei Che, but his lack of response made her realize that helping him wasn’t beneficial for her.

Lan Lili preferred when others showed gratitude for her help, satisfying her vanity. So, she quickly shifted her focus to someone else, leaving Lei Che in peace, much to his relief.

Lan Lili’s absence from Lei Che’s side naturally diverted He Lei’s attention as well, sparing Lei Che a lot of trouble.

However, Lei Che had no idea that coming to discuss a website collaboration with the Shengheng Group’s representative today would be seen by Lan Lili.

The representative of this website, Gu Xiao, happened to be Lan Lili’s cousin. Although the Lan family, to which Lan Lili belonged, was considered a top-tier wealthy family, Lan Lili’s branch was merely a secondary line. While affluent compared to ordinary people, they were just a collateral branch from the perspective of the upper echelons.

Although Gu Xiao’s surname was Gu, his mother was a direct descendant of the Lan family, naturally making Gu Xiao’s family of much higher status than Lan Lili’s branch.

Lan Lili often visited her cousin Gu Xiao, hoping to cultivate a good relationship with him, which would be beneficial for her future reliance on the Lan family’s power.

Today, Lan Lili came to visit Gu Xiao again, originally waiting in the lounge for Gu Xiao to finish his nap so they could have lunch together. But from the lounge window, she saw Lei Che, who looked much better dressed than before and even somewhat handsome.

Although Lei Che was usually frugal with clothing, Ying Zhao had bought him many new ones. Cherishing the gifts from his beloved, Lei Che wore them with care. Ying Zhao had also cut Lei Che’s hair, revealing his full forehead, making his handsome face more prominent.

Despite his somewhat gloomy demeanor, Lei Che’s good looks combined with his new style made him quite eye-catching.

Curious, Lan Lili walked to the window and noticed the significant changes in Lei Che, whom she hadn’t paid attention to for a long time. Seeing Lei Che enter her cousin’s office without being stopped, her curiosity grew. After a long time, the office door finally opened again.

After Lei Che left, it was lunchtime. Gu Xiao came out looking for Lan Lili to have lunch together. Seeing Gu Xiao, Lan Lili immediately approached and curiously asked, “Cousin, who was that young man who just walked out of your office? Why was he inside for so long?”

Gu Xiao smiled at her question and replied, “Why? Has Lili grown up and found him attractive? You have a good eye. He’s currently one of the hottest top technical talents on major portals, capable of finding any hidden vulnerabilities in websites. If the company can afford it, he can also do comprehensive maintenance and upgrades to ensure your website is protected from any hacker attacks. Such top talents in the industry are rare, and I didn’t expect him to be so young. Although I had heard about him before, seeing him in person today surprised me. But perhaps it’s a common trait among geniuses; someone like him is rather low-key, known only within our professional circle, with outsiders having no idea who he is.”

Lan Lili, shocked by Gu Xiao’s words, widened her eyes and asked, “So, cousin, is he really that amazing?”

Gu Xiao nodded naturally, affirming, “Of course, he’s extremely impressive. Do you know how much he’s paid to find the most hidden vulnerabilities on a major website? Moreover, the world’s top network companies almost all want to collaborate with him. His annual income is many times my own!”

Lan Lili was stunned, her eyes wide with shock. Gu Xiao was already in charge of the most profitable project for the Lan family, and his dividends alone were enough to make others envious. Yet Gu Xiao said that Lei Che’s income was many times his own. This revelation left Lan Lili utterly amazed.

She had never expected that the boy she usually looked down upon as poor had such great abilities and wealth. But why did he dress so plainly at school?

After a bit of thinking, Lan Lili recalled what her cousin said about talented people often having quirks. Maybe Lei Che was like that.

If she could date such a genius, his future would be limitless. Moreover, his family wouldn’t be as complex as those of the aristocratic heirs. If she and Lei Che were together, and with Lei Che being a self-made first-generation entrepreneur, everything he had would belong to her! And everything he would create in the future would be under her control as the matriarch!

With this thought, Lan Lili’s heart burned with excitement, and she immediately developed a keen interest in Lei Che.

The next day, when Lan Lili returned to school and saw Lei Che sleeping at the back of the classroom, a determined glint appeared in her eyes.

Previously, her approach to Lei Che was somewhat utilitarian, seeking to gain a good reputation by helping him. It was no wonder he ignored her—someone with such great abilities couldn’t be easily brushed aside.

But now things were different. Lan Lili believed that if she sincerely showed interest in Lei Che, he would surely fall for her.

She smoothed her long, shoulder-length hair, confident that with her beauty, no ordinary boy could escape her grasp. And Lei Che, being seemingly insignificant in others’ eyes, shouldn’t be an exception.

Thinking about how Lei Che always slept in class and never studied yet still managed to pass all his subjects, Lan Lili realized that this was the unique trait of a genius. He wouldn’t care about superficial grades but would achieve real accomplishments behind the scenes.

So, in the following days, Lan Lili arrived early at the classroom door to greet Lei Che warmly and chat with him. She even deliberately sat next to him during class. However, Lei Che continued to ignore her.

This time, Lan Lili didn’t give up quickly as she had before. She knew Lei Che’s personality was reclusive and thought it was just a quirk or youthful shyness, which made him pretend to ignore her.

This constant overthinking only boosted Lan Lili’s confidence. She even brought homemade snacks for Lei Che, presenting them to him like a treasure for him to eat.

But Lei Che didn’t even touch them, frowning and uttering just one word, “Annoying.”

This made Lan Lili feel a bit hurt, but she persisted, pushing the snacks closer to Lei Che with a smile, saying, “Lei Che, try them. I made them especially for you!”

Lei Che looked at the delicate snacks in front of him with no appetite, only thinking about getting to the tower quickly at noon to enjoy a meal with his beloved.

If Ying Zhao was in a good mood, he might even kiss him. Just thinking about last night, when they lay together practicing some in-depth kissing techniques, made Lei Che feel a bit parched.

He eagerly awaited lunchtime, glancing at the classroom clock, yearning to kiss his beloved again and savor his sweet tongue, which was undoubtedly a thousand times more delicious than any snack in the world.

Although Lei Che’s mind was already with Ying Zhao, his exterior remained unchanged. Lan Lili couldn’t fathom his thoughts and felt frustrated that, despite her efforts, Lei Che still ignored her.

However, Lan Lili didn’t believe that her charm could fail to win over Lei Che. She felt there must be some reason he was ignoring her.

Determined to act boldly, Lan Lili clenched her fist and decided she needed to make a stronger impression. After class that day, when Lei Che passed by the campus lake, Lan Lili suddenly rushed up behind him.

She tapped his shoulder and, with an embarrassed smile, said, “Lei Che, I have something to tell you.”

Lei Che glanced at Lan Lili, feeling annoyed by her constant presence. He was eager to get back to Ying Zhao, who had promised to make his favorite sweet and sour ribs for lunch. Without hesitation, he replied, “Say what you need to say here; I have things to do.”

Seeing Lei Che’s impatient expression, Lan Lili felt a pang of frustration. With no one else around, she mustered her courage and said, “Lei Che, I like you! Will you go out with me?”

Lan Lili expected Lei Che to be excited and quickly accept her confession. However, Lei Che looked at her as if she were a fool, then turned and walked straight towards the tower without acknowledging her.

Lan Lili was shocked by Lei Che’s reaction. She had always lived a life of admiration and had countless suitors in Shenglin Academy. She thought Lei Che would be at least secretly pleased with her confession.

Yet, he ignored her completely. This hurt her pride deeply. Unwilling to accept this, she ran ahead and blocked Lei Che’s path, shouting, “Where are you going? Didn’t you hear what I just said?”

Lei Che raised an eyebrow and said bluntly, “I heard you, and I refuse. Now, please get out of my way.”

Lan Lili was stunned by his response. Though she had some depth, she was still a pampered young lady. Unable to hold back her anger, she screamed, “Lei Che! What are you thinking? Do you know who I am? Do you know whose daughter I am? Can’t you see how I look? Are you blind? Do you know how many people in Shenglin Academy want me to be their girlfriend?”

Lei Che responded with a mocking smile and a light glance, saying, “Then go find them.”

Without further ado, Lei Che left.

Lan Lili felt deeply humiliated by Lei Che’s rejection. Watching his retreating figure, a look of resentment flashed in her eyes. Unwilling to accept this, she decided there must be something more to his rejection and secretly followed him.

After a while, she saw him enter the tower where Ying Zhao lived. Although puzzled why Lei Che would go there, she assumed he might have some discomfort and was visiting the school clinic.