My Emperor Father Can Read Minds

Chapter 160

Whether it was about money or not, Wei Yu could only tell Xiao Anzi that one needed to broaden their horizons and not focus too much on that bit of wealth…

Well, truthfully, he didn’t really know how much money there was either.

A twenty percent return? He’d only find out after his Fourth Brother split the profits with him.

The carriage trundled leisurely down the street. Wei Yu leaned against the window, watching the changes in the city. As he was sighing emotionally, he suddenly caught sight of his long-lost literature teacher arguing with someone.

Hmm… That person arguing looked kind of familiar?

Wei Yu knocked on the carriage wall. “Shisan, pull over to the side.”

Yi Shisan had sharp eyes, and the moment Wei Yu spoke, he noticed Liu Huaiyuan not far off.

Knowing that His Highness had likely spotted the man and wanted to join the fun, Yi Shisan pulled the carriage over to a nearby open space.

Wei Yu lifted the curtain and said to Yi Shisan, who was sitting on the driver’s seat, “Go let the folks behind us know to head back to the residence first.”

With that, he hopped off the carriage, intending to let his Eighth Brother know. The Eighth Prince was tired from the long ride. Hearing that Wei Yu had something to do, he didn’t ask much—just told the coachman to take him back home.

Once the rest of the procession had gone, Wei Yu brought Fang Sheng with him toward the scene.

Chang Ning and Liu Huaiyuan had been going at it for nearly a quarter of an hour.

Calling it an argument wasn’t quite right—most of the time it was just Chang Ning chattering non-stop while Liu Huaiyuan calmly refuted him from the side.

“I don’t care! You must apologize to me. I don’t want anything else and won’t make things hard for you. Just replace my black jade-rimmed glasses and we’re square!”

This was the first thing Wei Yu heard as he walked up.

He blinked. The first thought that popped into his head was: How much do black jade-rimmed glasses cost?

His gaze landed on the glasses sitting on Chang Ning’s face, and for a moment, his thoughts drifted.

His Fourth Brother really knew how to live—actual jade for eyeglass frames?

That must’ve cost quite a bit. Why not just use glass?

While Wei Yu’s thoughts were splitting in every direction, Liu Huaiyuan spoke up.

Faced with the childish and unreasonable demand from Chang Ning, he calmly refused. “Brother Chang, you must be joking. Glasses like those are far too expensive for me to afford. My monthly allowance is only five taels. Maybe I could get you a pair made of tung wood—would that do?”

“Tung wood?!”

Chang Ning’s eyes bulged. “You’re seriously trying to give me a pair made of tung wood? Are you trying to insult me?!”

Liu Huaiyuan sighed. The look he gave Chang Ning was full of helplessness.

Unreasonable.

This kid was even more impossible than his two students.

Why couldn’t he get through to him, no matter what he said?

If Chang Ning could be reasoned with, he wouldn’t be Chang Ning.

His father was a typical elite school principal type!

Even with such a towering figure in his household, it couldn’t subdue his wild heart. And a mere Liu Huaiyuan? Not a chance.

Wei Yu felt he had found a kindred spirit.

Looking at Chang Ning, he thought: Now that is a true young master. Makes people envious, jealous, and bitter!

Just look at that air of refusing anything that isn’t luxurious—definitely a guy who spends money like water.

So why wasn’t he born a rich young master?

Wei Yu was resentful.

Liu Huaiyuan sighed. “Brother Chang, I…”

“Yo! Long time no see, you two.”

A cheerful voice suddenly came from behind them. The two caught in the argument both froze.

That voice—familiar?

Liu Huaiyuan’s heart stirred. He turned and saw a smiling face.

A young man, lips red and teeth white, features fine like carved jade—clear and spirited like youth, but with a steadiness beyond his years.

After half a year apart, His Highness had really matured during his time away.

Seeing this familiar figure, Liu Huaiyuan felt gratified. The smile on his face became much more genuine and warm.

Chang Ning, however, had quite a different reaction.

His eyes almost popped out of their sockets!

“You swindler! You actually dare show your face to me?!”

He pointed at Wei Yu, so exasperated by the latter’s nonchalant demeanor that he laughed in disbelief.

If he disliked Liu Huaiyuan by three points, he was furious with this swindler by five!

“Huh?”

Wei Yu blinked, meeting Chang Ning’s angry glare. After a brief thought, he suddenly understood the origin of the “swindler” accusation.

Must’ve been that time he used Huo Tingyu’s name to bluff his way through—and the guy had found out.

Wei Yu grinned and stepped forward, completely unfazed, and gently pushed down Chang Ning’s pointing finger. “Aiya, what swindler? That’s such an ugly word. We wouldn’t even have met if not for that. We’re friends now, aren’t we? Since we’re friends, why don’t you tell me what’s going on here? Don’t tell me you’re bullying people again?”

Chang Ning quickly pulled back his hand. “Who is friends with you?! A guy who didn’t even dare say his name or where he lived—what kind of person wants to be friends with you?!”

He knew full well the guy wasn’t actually related to Commander Huo, but Chang Ning wasn’t stupid—he could tell this youth wasn’t ordinary either. After all, ordinary people wouldn’t dare bluff using Commander Huo’s name.

Wei Yu grinned at him. “I could tell you my name. I’m just afraid you wouldn’t be able to handle it.”

Chang Ning froze on the spot.

He pulled his hand close, looked at Wei Yu, glanced at the smiling Liu Huaiyuan, then looked again… and again.

A sudden weight settled on Chang Ning’s heart.

Staring at Wei Yu’s face, he hesitated before saying, “You… are you… forget it! Don’t tell me, I don’t want to know! You’re Commander Huo’s distant cousin or something, right? Fine, cousin it is! I’ve got things to do, I’m leaving! Goodbye!”

No one beats a pampered young master at running from trouble.

Just like before, the guy was trying to slip away again, but Wei Yu was quicker—he reached out and grabbed his collar.

“Hey, don’t leave.”

Wei Yu cheerfully threw an arm around his shoulders. “You’re classmates with Brother Huaiyuan, and I’m friends with Brother Huaiyuan. So rounding it all up, we’re basically all close friends! What a happy coincidence. Shouldn’t we celebrate?”

Rounding up, my ass! Close friends, seriously?

With Liu Huaiyuan?!

Chang Ning’s teeth hurt, but he didn’t dare shake off the youth’s arm. All he could do was meekly protest that he didn’t have any money.

“Let’s postpone the celebration, really. As for my ‘friendship’ with Liu Huaiyuan…” Chang Ning’s face twisted, “It’s not that great! Really, we can’t stand each other! Let’s celebrate next time, okay?”

“Brother Chang, that’s not quite right,” Liu Huaiyuan cut in with a smile, looking at Chang Ning. “I’ve never disliked you. Your family is warm and harmonious, you live in comfort, and you’re a straightforward person who never associates with petty folk. People call you a spoiled brat, but they don’t know you’re just sharp-tongued and soft-hearted. I truly envy you.”

Chang Ning: …

He suddenly shuddered.

That was disgusting.

Wei Yu gave Liu Huaiyuan an approving look, then turned back to coax Chang Ning. “Listen to how sincere Brother Huaiyuan sounds. I’m touched! Don’t take things so to heart. Why give up the chance to gain a close friend over something small? Brother Chang, don’t be silly!”

With that, he steered Chang Ning forward, waving for Liu Huaiyuan to follow.

“Oh right, I heard a new glasses shop opened in the capital. It’s supposed to be really nice. Hey, Brother Chang, your glasses look great—how much did they cost?”

“…Three hundred taels.”

“Wow, Brother Chang, you’re rich! You have to treat us! Seriously, you’re the richest here. No backing out!”

Chang Ning: !

What kind of scammer bandit is this?!