Chapter 99: The Arrival of Two Romantic Rivals

He had long since grown used to such celebrity treatment. Every day he faced the gaze of the crowd with calm indifference, attending class and leaving class as unruffled as ever.

Two days later, Ye Fei’s class and several others joined together for an outing. Zhong Yuhan knew Ye Fei would be going, so she insisted on coming along with him. Once her classmates heard about it, their class joined as well. In the end, students from seven classes went together on the trip.

Ye Fei informed the women at home and then went with the others.

When everyone arrived at Fragrant Camphor Island and reached the Fragrant Camphor Island Hotel, a handsome young man walked up to Liu Yiyi and said with deep feeling, “Yiyi, hello. We meet again. You are here for fun, aren’t you? May I join you?”

“Lei Jiahao, how did you know I was here? Did my father tell you?” Liu Yiyi asked unhappily.

“Don’t blame Uncle Liu. He didn’t tell me. You know my family is in the medicinal trade, and Fragrant Camphor Island has a rare herb unique to this place. I came to discuss purchasing it, and I never expected to run into you here,” Lei Jiahao explained.

Of course, Liu Yiyi would never agree to let Lei Jiahao join them, and her admirers would never allow a man who was obviously interested in her to come along either.

However, Cao Bing, standing in the crowd behind them, caught sight of Lei Jiahao and had a sudden idea.

As he passed by Lei Jiahao, Cao Bing quietly slipped him a note.

Lei Jiahao had been thinking of another way to get close, when someone suddenly handed him a note. Following the room written on it, he found his way there, and Cao Bing politely ushered him inside.

“My name is Cao Bing. I’m a classmate of Liu Yiyi,” Cao Bing said.

“Oh, hello. Lei Jiahao,” Lei Jiahao replied coolly.

“You like Liu Yiyi, don’t you? What is your relationship with her?” Cao Bing asked with a friendly smile.

“Yiyi’s father’s Liu Group has a business partnership with my family’s company, so that’s how we came to know each other. May I ask what advice Brother Cao has for me?” Lei Jiahao said lightly.

“So Brother Lei is a second-generation rich kid! May I ask what company your family is in? To be honest, if you like Liu Yiyi, your rival is a rather formidable one,” Cao Bing said alarmingly.

“Oh?”

Lei Jiahao’s expression shifted. He fixed his eyes on Cao Bing and said, “Our family is with Cloud Transit Group. What do you mean by formidable rival? Who is it?”

Lei Jiahao thought to himself that no wonder Liu Yiyi had seemed somewhat resistant before. Could it have been because of this man?

“Cloud Transit Group? A huge international corporation!” Cao Bing was delighted. He had not expected Lei Jiahao to have such an extraordinary background. The influence of a multinational conglomerate was far beyond what his father’s modest authority could compare with. If he could借 this power, he would no longer have to fear Ye Fei.

He also had another thought. If he could latch himself onto a giant like Lei Jiahao, then with such powerful backing, his family’s influence and wealth might rise even higher.

Earlier, Cao Bing had been somewhat overconfident and had not taken Lei Jiahao seriously. He had only thought of him as another ally, believing that more people meant more strength. Now that he knew the other man’s status was far above his own, he immediately adopted a flattering tone. “So you are Young Master Lei. I didn’t know earlier, please don’t take offense.”

“It doesn’t matter. Just tell me about that rival. What exactly is going on?” Lei Jiahao asked gravely.

“It’s like this. The man is named Ye Fei. He’s a newly arrived student who serves as an escort for a wealthy girl, but don’t underestimate him. Behind him stands Zhang Linsheng, the richest man in Deep Sea City,” Cao Bing said.

At the mention of Zhang Linsheng, the wealthiest man in Deep Sea City, Lei Jiahao frowned. Setting aside the fact that he was not yet in control of Cloud Transit Group, even if he succeeded his father in the future, he still would not be able to do anything against Zhang Linsheng. At best, the two would be evenly matched, and neither could overpower the other.

Cao Bing cursed inwardly, not expecting Lei Jiahao to be so timid. Just hearing Zhang Linsheng’s name had made him wary. He could not let Lei Jiahao back away, so he hurriedly said, “But Young Master Lei doesn’t need to worry too much. Ye Fei’s actual connection to Zhang Linsheng is not that deep. If not for Zhang Xiaoxiao protecting him, he would have been dealt with long ago.”

“Oh? What exactly is the situation? Tell me clearly,” Lei Jiahao urged.

So Cao Bing explained everything. This time he was much smarter and deliberately focused on the matters between Ye Fei and the school’s belles, especially the affair involving Ye Fei and Liu Yiyi. Lei Jiahao’s face turned darker and darker.

“Are you lying to me?” Lei Jiahao asked suspiciously.

“Impossible. These things have all been reported on our school’s campus network. Not a single detail is wrong. That Ye Fei is despised by every boy in the school,” Cao Bing said.

Lei Jiahao felt anger rising in his chest. “This Ye Fei actually dares to toy with Yiyi’s feelings.”

In truth, Lei Jiahao was also intensely jealous. He had seen Zhang Xiaoxiao, Zhong Yuhan, and the other girls in the lobby earlier; they were all rare beauties, none inferior to Liu Yiyi. He had been tempted as well, only restraining himself for the sake of his image before Liu Yiyi. Otherwise, he would have already gone to strike up a conversation with Zhang Xiaoxiao or Zhong Yuhan.

“Good. Cao Bing, was it? You’ve done well. I know what you’re thinking, but I don’t mind. As long as you are sincere with me, you will surely have your share of benefits in the future,” Lei Jiahao said. How could he fail to see Cao Bing’s ambitions?

“Young Master Lei, I am definitely sincere,” Cao Bing said, overjoyed.

Then he offered another scheme. “When the time comes, you can come play with me. Just say this and that, and no one will be able to object. Wouldn’t that let you get close to Liu Yiyi and the others?”

“Good, haha...” Lei Jiahao laughed heartily.

In the afternoon, when everyone went out to have fun, Cao Bing appeared together with Lei Jiahao.

Liu Yiyi immediately raised her brows and said loudly, “Didn’t we say you were not welcome? Why are you still here? Cao Bing, what do you mean by bringing him along?”

“Liu Yiyi, I’m really sorry. I didn’t expect it to be Brother Hao. I’ve known Brother Hao before, and since he came looking for me, I couldn’t exactly refuse. Anyway, one more person doesn’t matter. I’ll pay his share for him,” Cao Bing said with a look of apology.

“Yes, I didn’t expect someone I knew to be here either. But don’t worry, I won’t join you for nothing. I’ll cover all the expenses for today’s outing,” Lei Jiahao announced loudly.

This immediately drew cheers and jeers from most of the students. Many of them did not care one way or another, so they did not object.

Liu Yiyi could only leave in a huff. She walked over to Ye Fei and said, “Ye Fei, let’s go. Ignore them.”

Ye Fei smiled, called over Zhang Xiaoxiao, Zhong Yuhan, Liu Zixuan, and the others, and walked to another side.

“That’s Ye Fei,” Lei Jiahao asked in a low voice.

“Yes, Brother Hao, see? I wasn’t lying to you. This kid took all the school belles away,” Cao Bing said.

“Mm, he really is arrogant. Those girls are all fine, and this kid wants to keep them all to himself. Hmph, how proud of himself,” Lei Jiahao said darkly.

Ye Fei was playing with the girls when he unexpectedly ran into another acquaintance.

“Ye Fei!” Xiaoyue called out happily. She had been terribly annoyed by Xing Gang, and had never expected to run into Ye Fei here.

“Xiaoyue?” Ye Fei said in surprise. He had not expected to meet her here.

He walked over, and the girls hurriedly followed, afraid he might leave their sight.

“Xiaoyue, what are you doing here?” Ye Fei asked, glancing at the man beside her.

“Our company is on a trip here. Grandpa went to the nursing home to spend a few days with his old friends, and you weren’t around either, so I had nowhere to go and came with the company,” Xiaoyue said, then shot him a playful, knowing look.

Ye Fei had grown up with her. How could he not understand? He immediately realized that the man had failed in pursuing Xiaoyue and had been clinging to her shamelessly.

At once, Ye Fei reached out and wrapped an arm around Xiaoyue, then asked, “Xiaoyue, who is this?”

“He’s just an ordinary friend of mine, Xing Gang. Xing Gang, let me introduce you. This is my boyfriend, Ye Fei,” Xiaoyue said with a sweet smile.