Chapter 168: Family Of Saints

Li Xiaofei looked puzzled.

Xiao Hongye, holding a wine glass gracefully, said, "Your original sin is being an extraordinarily exceptional talent that rose from the dirt."

Li Xiaofei was convinced on the spot. "You're right. I wholeheartedly agree."

He gave her a thumbs-up.

Which handsome guy doesn't like being praised?

But Li Xiaofei asked, "Since I have this original sin, why would you dare to sign me, Principal Xiao-sister?"

Xiao Hongye's smile blossomed as she proudly puffed out her chest, "Because apart from a few major players, I’m the only one in Liuhe Base City who isn't afraid of the five major families."

Li Xiaofei looked at her proudly raised chest, feeling slightly astonished.

Damn, that’s huge.

The information online about Xiao Hongye all mentioned how she had come to Liuhe Base City and worked diligently to transform the dilapidated Hongye High School into a school almost on par with the prestigious five major schools, creating numerous legendary stories. But there was no information about her background or origin.

"Sister Principal Xiao,are you not afraid of the five major families?" Li Xiaofei asked.

Xiao Hongye nodded. "Mm-hmm."

Li Xiaofei said, "So, you've already discussed this with Principal Chen and he agreed?"

Chen Fei had told him to stay, so he must have known Xiao Hongye's intentions beforehand.

Xiao Hongye smiled and said, "Principal Chen hoped I could become your manager, and I happened to have the same idea. We hit it off right away."

Li Xiaofei thought for a moment and said, "Let me see the contract."

Xiao Hongye immediately sent over a contract through the mini light core. Most contracts in this era were signed electronically. Li Xiaofei carefully browsed through it. The contract was very professional. It detailed the rights and responsibilities of the manager.

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For example, they had to secure a certain number of endorsements each year, ensure the employer's safety, maintain the employer's reputation on the light-network, and help solve various problems... It was almost like having a full-time nanny.

Moreover, it gave Li Xiaofei almost complete autonomy. The only difference was that Xiao Hongye's commission as a manager was quite high, at 40 percent.

Li Xiaofei thought for a moment and said, "I have one more request."

Xiao Hongye, elegantly holding her wine glass, said, "You know, most people beg me to sign a contract, and I never modify any terms... but you are an exception. Since I believe in you, go ahead, what is your request? Don't go overboard, though."

Li Xiaofei said, "I will only endorse domestic products."

Xiao Hongye was taken aback. She looked at Li Xiaofei with a new expression.

"So the rumors are true," she said.

"What rumors?" Li Xiaofei asked curiously.

Xiao Hongye had a teasing glint in her eyes, "There's a rumor online that you insisted that the city leader’s daughter take you shopping at the Starry Sky Mall. To maintain your image, you refused internationally renowned brands like Louis Vingt and demanded that she buy you domestic clothing instead and threatened to break up with her if she didn’t."

Li Xiaofei was speechless.

What is the world coming to? Why would anyone spread such unreliable rumors?

Xiao Hongye said, "Are you sure about this? Not endorsing foreign brands will significantly impact your earnings. Given your current rise, you’ll lose at least a million star coins per year."

Li Xiaofei replied, "I've thought it through."

Xiao Hongye didn't waste any more words and added the clause to the contract. Li Xiaofei reviewed it once more, confirmed there were no issues, and signed it. The contract was now official.

Xiao Hongye looked satisfied and suddenly said, "You're the second person to make that kidn of request. Fortunately, both of you ended up signing with me."

Li Xiaofei asked curiously, "Who was the first?"

Xiao Hongye glanced at him sideways, "Your captain."

My captain?

Li Xiaofei was taken aback, and then Yan Chiyu's stunning face appeared in his mind.

Xiao Hongye took out a gift box. "This is for you."

Li Xiaofei opened it and found a brand-new, state-of-the-art Dongfeng brand light core. It was a relatively niche brand, and was considered a luxury item. It was said that many wealthy people couldn't even buy one. It was extremely advanced, had excellent signal strength, superb privacy protection, and was user-friendly. Moreover, it looked very low-key.

"Transfer all your authenticated information to this Dongfeng light core. Throw away that cheap gadget Red Flag High School gave you; it's too easy to leak information. From now on, use this for all social, personal, and private information... If you want a premium number, I can help you get one too," said Xiao Hongye, quickly slipping into her role as a manager.

Li Xiaofei said, "I'm fine with my current number and frequency; no need to change it."

Xiao Hongye helped him through all the necessary transfer operations.

Xiao Hongye poured two more glasses of red wine and said, "Then here's to a successful partnership."

Li Xiaofei raised his glass and drank it in one go. "To a successful partnership."

Xiao Hongye did the same, licking the red liquid off the corner of her mouth. "Remember that you can come to me if you are in need of anything."

Li Xiaofei asked, "Anything? Even..."

"That's right, even if you want to find a few pretty girls for the night, you must call me first," Xiao Hongye said seriously. "I can arrange everything for you. Do not, under any circumstances, take matters into your own hands and do something irreversible."

Li Xiaofei thought for a moment and said, "Alright."

Xiao Hongye hesitated for a moment and said, "As your manager, I won't interfere in your personal life, but I have one piece of advice."

Li Xiaofei asked, "What is it?"

"Try... I mean, try not to get emotionally involved with Tan Qingying," Xiao Hongye said.

Li Xiaofei asked, "What do you mean?"

Xiao Hongye explained, "The little princess of the Tan family is connected to two Saint families and has many entanglements. Even the city leader might not be able to control his and his daughter's fate. If you recklessly get involved in such a powerful family's power struggles, you could end up shattered."

Li Xiaofei was slightly shocked.

So, Tan Qingying has such a background?

He only knew she was the city leader's only daughter. But he didn't know the background of the city leader and his late wife’s families. It turned out they were not simple at all.

Saint families! Those two words carried a heavy weight anywhere in the world.

***

By the time he returned to the slum, it was already nine in the evening. Since he had called ahead, his aunt and Li Jie had already eaten dinner. Tomorrow was the weekend. But the massages would not stop.

He entered the house, undressed and got on the bed. His aunt, dressed in loose-fitting home clothes, climbed on top and began his massage. She still focused on the acupoints and meridians. Her technique was superb and the pressure was just right.

Li Xiaofei closed his eyes, feeling the energy in his body move under his aunt's soft white hands like obedient sheep guided by a shepherd dog. They flowed through his meridians and acupoints.

Time passed and Li Xiaofei felt a surge of heat within him. A strong desire that was nearly impossible to control surged within him. For a moment, he almost turned around and pinned the blind woman on top of him beneath him.