"It's better you keep this secret, or else, even if I lose my reputation, I'll make you pay the price!" Ye Qingxue said with a dark expression before storming out angrily.
Lin Bai shrugged nonchalantly. He had been expecting Ye Qingxue to make this decision for Xiao Ran.
He didn't want to consume everything all at once. After all, good things should be enjoyed slowly. There were still many enjoyable moments to experience, and he wasn't going to let Xiao Ran know everything before he had his fill.
Ye Qingxue needed to be careful, though; if she pushed too hard, it could cause problems. So, for now, he'd savor the fruits of his victory.
As Lin Bai looked at the one billion dragon coins that had just been deposited into his phone, he felt a deep sense of satisfaction.
In his previous life, when he had wealth, he lost the desire to waste it carelessly. But now that he had been reborn, not only did he want to reclaim everything that belonged to Xiao Ran, but he also intended to enjoy life to the fullest.
After leaving the Yuelan Hotel, Lin Bai's first stop was the 4S store. There, he enjoyed several hours of exceptional service and finally drove away from the store, satisfied with his Supreme Edition Tank 3000.
The Tank 3000 is a domestic all-terrain vehicle from Dragon Country. It's both offensive and defensive, capable of easily destroying other cars and offering excellent bullet resistance. To some extent, it can even withstand missile impacts.
Due to its unmatched capabilities, this vehicle is produced in very limited quantities and comes at a much higher price than other all-terrain vehicles of the same class.
The Supreme Edition chosen by Lin Bai is the most luxurious and prestigious model. After going through a series of procedures, Lin Bai's Tank 3000 ended up costing a total of 15 million dragon coins.
Driving such a luxurious car on the road would inevitably attract attention from passersby. Lin Bai didn't mind at all; in fact, he enjoyed it.
In his previous life, he had been a notable figure, but Xiao Ran had always been above him, dimming his shine.
In this life, he wanted Xiao Ran to crawl before him.
Xiao Ran, I'm coming for you!
Lin Bai's eyes gleamed with an unprecedented intensity.
The sun was shining, a gentle breeze blew, and Yecheng University, a school with a long history and rich heritage, basked in tranquility and peace. It was like a palace of knowledge, drawing countless students who pursued their dreams and the truth.
However, at that moment, a large crowd of students had gathered at the entrance of Yecheng University, chatting and exclaiming occasionally.
"What's going on over there?" asked a tall, handsome young man who stood outside the crowd.
"Why don't we go check it out?" suggested a short, chubby man to his left.
"Forget it, it's so packed we can't get in. Plus, class is about to start, so let's hurry," the young man with glasses on the right said, shaking his head with slight hesitation.
The young man in the middle nodded in agreement, "Alright, let's go, don't delay the class."
After that, the three turned and left.
As they walked down the street, the young man in the middle suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, do you know where Lao Lin went?"
"He left early this morning. Looks like he's meeting someone important," the short man answered.
"Ah, I see." The young man furrowed his brow slightly, a small doubt creeping into his mind, but he soon shrugged it off. After all, everyone has their own life and secrets.
Once the three left, a young man made his way through the crowd. It was Lin Bai, the "Lao Lin" they had mentioned.
Lin Bai hadn't expected the allure of the Tank 3000 to be so strong. As soon as he parked the car at the school's entrance, students passing by swarmed around him.
He took out his phone and snapped several photos. If nothing unexpected happened, these would soon be on the school's Fengyun forum.
But he didn't care at all. That was exactly the effect he wanted.
When he saw the three familiar figures in front of him, Lin Bai smirked.
Minutes later, Lin Bai arrived at the classroom door.
He stood still, took a deep breath, adjusted his mood, and then pushed the door open with determination.
Everything inside the classroom looked just as familiar as he remembered, as if time had never left. The writing on the blackboard seemed indelible, there were chalk pieces scattered on the floor, and the desks and chairs were covered in graffiti. Every face seemed both familiar and strange to him.
But what caught his attention the most were the three people sitting in the last row, whom he had once considered his three best brothers.
His eyes locked on them, particularly the young man in the room.
Short, refreshing hair, a neat white shirt, and that unforgettable, beautiful face—he was the exact image of the male protagonist of a novel.
Yes, it was Xiao Ran!
The man who had changed his life in his previous life, but made him regret it for the rest of his life.
As Lin Bai remembered every moment of his previous life, a nameless, uncontrollable anger surged in his heart.
Those pains, regrets, and helplessness turned into resentment toward Xiao Ran.
At the same time, Xiao Ran, seated far back, also noticed Lin Bai at the door. He vaguely felt that Lin Bai's gaze toward him seemed strange.
But before he could think more about it, the short, chubby man next to him stood up and greeted Lin Bai.
"Old Lin! Old Lin, here!"
Seeing the short, chubby man, Lin Bai's anger subsided a little.
The short, chubby man was Zhou Tian, Xiao Ran's younger brother. Like him, Zhou Tian's life hadn't been much better.
Zhou Tian had contracted cancer at 30, which was the peak of Xiao Ran's career. However, the medical conditions at the time were limited, so Zhou Tian passed away young, as was expected.
When Zhou Tian died, Lin Bai had been drunk for three days and nights, because Zhou Tian had been his true confidant, the one who treated him well.
Without Zhou Tian, Lin Bai probably wouldn't have recovered from the pain of losing his lover so quickly.
Sitting across from Xiao Ran, the man with glasses, gentle and refined, was named Zheng Wei. Although he was also Xiao Ran's younger brother, he was essentially different from Lin Bai and Zhou Tian.
Zheng Wei came from a large family. While he didn't intimidate the weak, he had his own pride. Even in Lin Bai's previous life, Xiao Ran only conquered Zheng Wei later on.
Lin Bai didn't think highly of Zheng Wei. In his past life, he and Xiao Ran had been like commanders, giving orders to themselves and Zhou Tian while enjoying the perks without doing any of the hard work.
Now, Lin Bai not only wanted revenge on Xiao Ran but also to make Zheng Wei experience despair.
Coincidentally, he knew Zheng Wei's fiancée, a dazzling beauty. Just thinking about her stirred an indescribable desire in his heart.
Zheng Wei, we're brothers. It wouldn't hurt to help you inspect the goods first.
Hehehehe!