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This was an elective course: economics.

Although this was an art academy, some forms of art were tied to business.

Besides, Ji Qinglan was not just a design student at the art academy; she was also the owner of Qinglan Design.

So it was still necessary for her to understand these matters.

Ji Qinglan listened attentively in class while Xiao Bei played on his phone beside her.

An hour passed quickly, and class ended.

"Wifey, I'm hungry!"

It was already noon. Xiao Bei spoke to Ji Qinglan like a child.

"Let's go. I'll treat you to a feast!"

Ji Qinglan looked at Xiao Bei indulgently, smiling.

Xiao Bei's eyes immediately lit up.

So this was what living off a woman felt like. I got it.

Just then, Ji Qinglan's other two roommates walked over to Xiao Bei and Ji Qinglan.

Seeing them, Ji Qinglan took Xiao Bei's hand and smiled at the two women.

"Qian Li, Li Yan, this is my boyfriend, Xiao Bei!"

Ji Qinglan openly introduced her boyfriend to her two roommates.

Xiao Bei felt delighted inside.

"Hello, Junior Xiao Bei!" Qian Li looked at Xiao Bei, then at Ji Qinglan. Wow, they really were a perfect match!

"Hello, Junior Xiao Bei. You're even better-looking in person than in the photos!" Li Yan greeted Xiao Bei with a smile as well.

Xiao Bei looked at Ji Qinglan's two roommates.

Not bad, genuinely not bad. They were not as dazzling as his wife, but they were still undeniably pretty girls.

If his roommates had been here, wouldn't every last one of them be drooling over girls like this?

Xiao Bei nodded to them and said, "Hello, Seniors. I'm Xiao Bei. Nice to meet you both!"

Xiao Bei's attitude toward Ji Qinglan's friends depended entirely on Ji Qinglan's attitude.

Since Ji Qinglan had so openly introduced him to her two roommates just now, Xiao Bei knew that these two must be Ji Qinglan's close friends.

Then he naturally had to treat them well. After all, best friends were a tricky thing.

If he treated them badly, they might badmouth him behind his back to his girlfriend.

After greeting them,

Ji Qinglan said, "We're about to go eat. Do you two want to come along?"

"Mainly because this rich guy is treating us. Free food is free food!" Ji Qinglan glanced at Xiao Bei.

Xiao Bei froze. Bad woman. Didn't you just say you were treating me to a feast?

Why am I the one paying now?

But when Ji Qinglan said that, Xiao Bei knew she was trying to help him look good in front of her girlfriends.

"Yes, do you want to come? It's lunchtime anyway."

Xiao Bei spoke with a smile.

Qian Li and Li Yan exchanged a glance.

"Would we be interrupting your time alone together?" Qian Li asked Ji Qinglan with a smile.

Ji Qinglan smiled faintly. "It's only a meal. We should get to know each other sometime!"

"Since you've put it that way, Lanlan, then we definitely have to come!" Li Yan said with a smile.

"Then let's go!"

Xiao Bei waved grandly. He and Ji Qinglan walked ahead hand in hand, while Li Yan and Qian Li followed behind as they left the classroom together.

Zhang Yi, who had been watching them all this time, bit her lip tightly, as though she had missed out on something.

The four of them headed straight to Xiao Bei's car.

Xiao Bei opened the door and said to the two young women, "I'm afraid you two beauties will have to squeeze into the back."

"It's fine. There's a feast to eat and a luxury car to ride in. Who needs a bicycle?" Li Yan joked.

"Exactly. I'd be happy to suffer this little inconvenience every day!" Qian Li added.

Oh-ho. Xiao Bei's impression of the two girls instantly improved. They seemed like easygoing girls.

Xiao Bei opened the front passenger door, then pressed a switch beside the front passenger seat.

The seat automatically slid all the way forward before folding down.

"Get in, you two beauties!"

"Hahaha, getting called a beauty by the Campus Heartthrob makes it worthwhile!"

"Now I know how you won Lanlan over, Xiao Bei. That mouth of yours is so sweet!"

The two women both praised Xiao Bei. He curled his lips into a smile and smugly looked at Ji Qinglan.

See that? That's your man's charm!

Watching Xiao Bei act so full of himself, Ji Qinglan shook her head helplessly.

"You two, stop praising him. He's getting cocky again!"

Ji Qinglan teased him.

"Oh, if I had a boyfriend like Junior Xiao, I'd probably praise him every day!"

"Exactly, Lanlan. You're showing off without even realizing it!"

The two women sat in the backseat, teasing Ji Qinglan.

"Actually, ladies, if you can praise me, then praise me more. Hahaha, I don't mind!"

Xiao Bei returned the seat to its original position and smiled at the two beauties.

"Hahaha, I was going to praise you some more, but now it seems we should listen to Lanlan instead!"

"Lanlan, keep a close eye on Junior Xiao. His mouth is far too smooth!"

Xiao Bei smiled faintly, while Ji Qinglan wore the pleased expression of a victor.

"Did you hear that, Mr. Cocky?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, please take your seat. I'm hungry!"

After Xiao Bei helped Ji Qinglan into her seat, he returned to the driver's seat and drove away.

Since Xiao Bei was treating them, and he knew Hangzhou fairly well,

he drove straight to the Shangri-La Grand Hotel in Shanxiao District.

After getting out, Xiao Bei led the three beauties straight into the Shangri-La Grand Hotel and headed directly for the elevators, bound for the Western restaurant on the thirty-sixth floor.

One man with three women, all three of them beauties, drew plenty of attention along the way. It was enough to make people jealous.

They arrived at the restaurant entrance at exactly twelve o'clock. It was the peak dining hour, and the young woman at the reception desk regretfully told Xiao Bei, "I'm sorry, sir. You didn't make a reservation, and there are no tables available now."

Li Yan and Qian Li were deeply disappointed upon hearing that, while Ji Qinglan did not particularly care.

Xiao Bei smiled faintly and took out his phone to call his private banking adviser.

Although he had not yet finalized a partnership with President Fu last time, Xiao Bei was already a top-tier VIP client at the bank. Later, while Xiao Bei was undergoing military training, President Fu had directly arranged a private wealth management adviser for him and told him that he could call this number for any service. They could provide service throughout the entire Yangtze River Delta region.

Li Yan and Qian Li were both curious about whom Xiao Bei was calling, and Ji Qinglan was a little curious too.

"Assistant Ye, I want to eat at the Huierdun Restaurant in the Shangri-La Grand Hotel, Shanxiao District, Hangzhou."

"Understood, President Xiao. Did you not make a reservation in advance?" Assistant Ye's voice came through the phone.

"That's right."

"Understood, President Xiao. Please hand the phone to the front desk, and I'll speak with them!" Assistant Ye was decisive and efficient.

Xiao Bei directly handed the phone to the young woman at the front desk.

At first, the receptionist did not understand what was happening, but after listening to the call, she immediately regarded Xiao Bei with newfound respect!

"President Xiao, my apologies. There is still space in the VIP dining room. Please come with me!"

If her previous smile had merely been professional courtesy, then this time, her enthusiasm came from the heart.

Li Yan and Qian Li watched Xiao Bei resolve the matter with a single phone call. For the first time, they realized that rich people could really be this impressive.

Ji Qinglan did not think much of it. In fact, even if Xiao Bei had not made that call just now, she would have called herself!