Xiao Bei's Terrifying Power

Xiao Bei smiled calmly, as if he were discussing something utterly insignificant.

Ji Qinglan looked at her man's profile. Mm, quite handsome!

But in He Meng's eyes, there was nothing but terror. He knew that Xiao Bei's background had to be extraordinary.

And Xiao Bei's quiet voice continued.

"The Lamborghini is real, sure, but it seems to be secondhand, doesn't it?"

"Secondly, to put it nicely, your father is merely the professional manager Zhang Tiancheng put in the spotlight. He has some shares, but not many. To put it bluntly, your father is just a puppet!"

"Still, you should be grateful that your father is capable enough to manage Binjiang Group so well that Zhang Tiancheng trusts him."

"He Meng, frankly speaking, if your father weren't at least somewhat capable, could your family live so comfortably?"

"So, to put it plainly, your family isn't one of Hangzhou's elite families. At best, you're a high-income household. Do you really think you're worthy of Lanlan?"

"I don't need to say anything about Lanlan's family background. You should know it yourself. Sometimes, when people tell lies too often, they end up believing them."

"So now, I'm pulling you back up and helping you face reality. But there are two things you need to understand!"

"First, your family isn't nearly as impressive as you boast."

"Second, compared to many people, you are indeed rich. But in front of certain behemoths, your family is nothing but a little brother!"

"So stop jumping around in front of me and making snide remarks. You're not qualified. Understand?"

He Meng was completely stunned.

Everything Xiao Bei had just said was true. It was the deepest secret in his heart. After all, his father held shares on someone else's behalf, while Zhang Tiancheng remained hidden in the shadows. Publicly, his father was the chairman of Binjiang Group.

That was how it was registered with the authorities, after all, but many people did not know what lay beneath the surface.

Thus, it had become something He Meng used to show off. Even if his friends looked into it, they would find that what he said was true.

But such secrets could not be hidden from truly wealthy families!

When he looked at Xiao Bei now, the contempt in his eyes had vanished, replaced by solemn wariness!

He Meng had considered whether Ji Qinglan had told Xiao Bei about his background, but he immediately dismissed the thought.

What girlfriend would talk about another man in front of her own boyfriend? Therefore, the man before him had known all of this himself.

In the end, he instinctively asked the question that troubled him most.

"Y-you... how did you know?!"

Xiao Bei gave a playful smile.

"Although Hangzhou can't compare to Shanghai, it is still one of the foremost cities in the entire Yangtze River Delta. Hidden dragons and crouching tigers are everywhere here. When I came here for school, my family didn't want me causing trouble, but they also didn't want to see me being bullied."

"So before I came, my family had already investigated everything for me!"

"Among Hangzhou's powerful and influential people, I needed to know who Xiao Bei could afford to offend and who Xiao Bei could not, right? But unfortunately!"

"You don't seem to belong to that level. In my files, you don't even qualify for a C!"

"So, Young Master He, if you want to show off, go find people beneath your level. Here, you're not worth looking at."

"I'm usually quite generous. I can let you off once, even twice, but don't mistake me for someone who raises horses!"

"Learn more about how the world works. Don't fail to learn social etiquette and only learn how to cause accidents!"

"So, was I clear enough now?"

Xiao Bei's voice was not loud. He spoke slowly and methodically, utterly composed.

After hearing Xiao Bei's words, He Meng no longer had any of his previous arrogance. Cold sweat streamed down his forehead.

As he looked at Xiao Bei sitting there so calmly, especially sensing the aura Xiao Bei now exuded, He Meng's legs began to tremble.

After standing there blankly for a moment, he bowed to Xiao Bei under everyone's stunned gazes.

"Young Master Xiao, I failed to recognize your greatness. Don't worry, Young Master Xiao. I guarantee there won't be a next time!"

He Meng knew that someone like this was far beyond his reach. Although he loved showing off, that did not mean he lacked brains.

Even his father could not afford to offend someone like Xiao Bei.

If he wanted to maintain his comfortable life, he had to bow his head when necessary. Otherwise, the consequences would be unthinkable!

When He Meng looked at Xiao Bei now, there was only fear in his eyes. Others might not understand that fear, but he did.

He once had a friend whose family background was nearly equal to his own. That friend offended a powerful figure, and a month later, his family declared bankruptcy.

That was when he realized that the world was not as simple as it appeared. There were countless people more powerful than him!

Xiao Bei generally did not take the initiative to provoke others, nor did he casually show off. But once he did, he went big. Only children engaged in petty squabbles.

Xiao Bei's way of thinking was no longer on the same level as those childish people!

With He Meng's apology, the entire lecture hall fell into a strange silence.

Everyone looked at one another.

He Meng was already among the very top students at the school. This second-generation rich guy, whom others did not even dare provoke, did not dare utter a single word in front of Ji Qinglan's boyfriend.

He had even apologized directly to Ji Qinglan's boyfriend in front of everyone.

So what kind of background did that elegant, gentlemanly man have?

If anyone was the most shocked, it was undoubtedly Zhang Yi!

She had always believed that a second-generation rich guy like He Meng was already at the very top in Hangzhou. After seeing Xiao Bei put He Meng in his place, her face immediately turned pale.

Yet inwardly, she was ecstatic. She absolutely had to seize Xiao Bei!

As for He Meng's friends, those arrogant young heirs from moments ago immediately understood after seeing He Meng's reaction...

The Xiao Bei before them was not someone they could afford to provoke. One by one, their faces turned pale as cicadas in winter. They hurriedly lowered their heads, afraid Xiao Bei would notice them and settle scores later.

"Wow..."

Ji Qinglan's other two roommates, who had been watching this unfold, cried out in surprise.

Then they began whispering among themselves.

Xiao Bei looked at He Meng, who was bowing to him. "All right, class is about to start. Don't let it happen again!"

"Thank you, Young Master Xiao!"

He Meng breathed a sigh of relief and hurried back to his seat. There was none of his former haughty demeanor left.

Once he returned to his seat, he quickly lowered his head like a chick that had spotted an eagle, unwilling to draw Xiao Bei's attention again.

But everyone knew that He Meng would spend the next class in fear.

After dealing with He Meng, Xiao Bei turned to Zhang Yi and said calmly, "Put away your little schemes. Just because my wife doesn't hold it against you doesn't mean I'll be as easygoing!"

Xiao Bei's words were like a basin of cold water, dousing the burning excitement in Zhang Yi's heart.

She looked at Xiao Bei in terror.

Then she gave a self-mocking smile. Now she understood that Ji Qinglan had never considered her worth noticing.

She had only known that Ji Qinglan was wealthy before, but she did not know just how wealthy she was.

But today, she understood. Even He Meng, whom she had always wanted to curry favor with, could not compare to Ji Qinglan's status.

Could a child from such a family possibly be simple?

In the end, Zhang Yi slunk away in disgrace.

After that, no one disturbed Xiao Bei and Ji Qinglan anymore.

Ji Qinglan studied Xiao Bei thoughtfully, then asked playfully, "Honey, what about my family? Are we important enough to make it into your files?"

Like a child, Ji Qinglan looked at Xiao Bei expectantly.

Xiao Bei smiled faintly. "Not before, but now you are, because my wife is the most important!"

A smile curled Ji Qinglan's lips. "Hmph! At least you know how to talk!"

After saying that, Ji Qinglan leaned close to Xiao Bei's ear and whispered, "Honey, tonight, I want it!"