Chapter 527: Yu Xiao's Love Interest

One sentence in Li Qing’s file stood out: “At her peak, Li Qing was juggling five girlfriends at once!”

There were nurses, students, and women from the nightlife scene.

Zhai Na was just one of her long-term girlfriends, and not even the one she’d dated the longest. She’d actually been with another girl since high school.

Li Qing had another distinct feature: tattoos. Her forearms were completely covered in full-sleeve tattoos.

A portion of a chest tattoo peeked out from her collar, which, combined with her ear-length short hair, an earring, and a loose, androgynous style of dress, gave her a wild and unrestrained air.

It wasn’t just her style that was unrestrained; her entire lifestyle was the same.

Her favorite hangouts were the major bars, and she even owned shares in several Rongcheng establishments. Of course, she also had some legitimate businesses to her name, like a modeling agency, restaurants, and so on.

Wu Yun flipped to the next page and saw that Li Qing’s family was indeed wealthy. The car she drove most often was a fiery red Ferrari 458.

The report briefly mentioned that Li Qing’s father was abroad and rarely returned to the country. Their domestic businesses were managed by either Li Qing’s older brother or business partners.

Li Qing’s brother, Li Zhe, was a relatively famous young entrepreneur in Rongcheng—a title he had acquired, of course, after taking over his father’s businesses.

Loan companies, labor agencies, large-scale club KTVs—these were all within the scope of her family’s operations.

“No wonder this Li Qing is so arrogant! Her family probably got its start in *that* line of business,” Wu Yun said, closing the file and looking at Yu Xiao.

Yu Xiao scratched his head and sighed. “I just don’t know if Zhai Na is aware of Li Qing’s situation! Maybe she’s too scared of Li Qing’s background to break up with her!”

“That’s a real possibility! I mean, Li Qing was brazen enough to send people to beat you up, even if there’s no proof!”

Wu Yun thought about Li Qing’s methods. They really were brazen. Unfortunately, there were no cameras in that small grove of trees, so there was no way to find evidence.

“Cousin, you texted Zhai Na. What did she say?” Wu Yun asked, noticing that Yu Xiao had been tapping away on his phone.

Yu Xiao thought for a moment and said, “Zhai Na didn’t say no. She said she happens to have something to tell me, too!”

“Alright! Then book a place! We should head over soon.” Wu Yun stood up and stretched.

「…」

In the Rolls-Royce, Yu Xiao looked around and said, “Cousin, isn’t this a bit much for just a meal?”

After speaking, Yu Xiao glanced at the Mercedes SUVs sandwiching the Rolls-Royce. He had just seen Wu Yun’s four foreign bodyguards get into those two vehicles!

Wu Yun joked, “It’s not an exaggeration. That Li Qing seems like a real hothead. She might just send people to cause trouble! I can take on five guys at once, but getting into a brawl myself is a little beneath me!”

“Don’t worry! You don’t have to pay for them, hahaha!” Wu Yun knew Yu Xiao’s living allowance was limited, so he added another joke.

Yu Xiao nodded in understanding. He knew Wu Yun’s current status and wealth, so it was normal to go out with a few bodyguards. However, he didn’t believe for a second that Wu Yun could take on five guys at once.

Soon, Wu Yun and the others picked up Wen Meng at the gate of Sichuan Normal University.

Yu Xiao, quick on the uptake, got out of the car and moved into the front passenger seat that Wang Hao had just been in.

“Meng Meng! Let me introduce you! This is my cousin, Yu Xiao!” Wu Yun pointed to Yu Xiao, then introduced Wen Meng to him.

Yu Xiao sized up Wen Meng, who was wearing a dance practice outfit that perfectly showcased her figure.

Yu Xiao didn’t stare. He just smiled at Wen Meng and said, “Hello, Wen Meng! I’ve heard my cousin mention you a lot! It’s a pleasure to finally meet you.”

Wen Meng covered her mouth and chuckled. “Hello, Cousin!”

Wu Yun then asked, “Aren’t you studying for your grad school exams? Why are you still practicing dance?”

Wen Meng rolled her eyes. “See? You don’t pay any attention to me! We’ve been rehearsing for the new student welcome gala these past few days. With you not around to steal the spotlight this year, our performance is sure to be the most dazzling!”

Yu Xiao asked curiously, “So, you’re planning to apply for a master’s in dance?”

Wen Meng shook her head. “I’m planning to apply to Southwestern Finance and Economics for financial management or business administration!”

“Finance and Economics! What a coincidence! I’m the local expert there! If you have any questions, feel free to ask me!” Yu Xiao said, happily turning around to look at the two in the back seat.

“I’m really good friends with a bunch of the graduate students at the school! I can help you ask around for information when the time comes!”

‘Yu Xiao does have a thing for older girls,’ Wu Yun thought. ‘Guess that’s how he built up his network.’

Of course, Wu Yun didn’t care about any of that. When the time came, he could just ask Wang Xuanmin or Xia Wenwu for help and solve the problem easily.

“Okay! Then I hope you won’t find me too troublesome when the time comes, Cousin!”

After saying that, Wen Meng turned to Wu Yun and asked, “So, where are we eating tonight?”

Wu Yun jutted his chin. “Him! My cousin’s treating tonight! He wants my help coming up with ideas! He’s chasing a girl! A counselor at his university!”

“That really is your family’s style, isn’t it? You all have a thing for older women?” Wen Meng said with a laugh.

“No way! I’ll take them all!”

「…」

A hot pot restaurant near Southwestern University of Finance and Economics.

Zhai Na was sitting at the table Yu Xiao had reserved, her hands cupping her chin as she stared blankly into space.

There had been a lot to deal with at the start of the school year, and on top of that, she’d just had another fight with Li Qing, leaving her feeling agitated.

Her thoughts drifted to Yu Xiao, the boy who was three years her junior.

Before, Zhai Na had only seen him as a student. But as they spent more time together, Yu Xiao showed a maturity far beyond his actual age. That, combined with his meticulous care for her, reawakened a feeling she had long tried to suppress.