Chapter 145: Xiao Longchen Loses His Fire

At Jia’s birthday banquet.

Under everyone’s gaze, Xiao Longchen quickly thought of a way to resolve the situation.

Not far from him, the disguised Zhu Que sat beside Wang Haoran.

Recalling the afternoon’s events, Zhu Que couldn’t help but feel annoyed.

“Damn, how is he so skilled!”

Though she had come up with many legitimate reasons during their second round, she quickly forgot them once things got underway.

Thinking about her compliant behavior, she couldn’t deceive herself anymore.

I, I clearly like the boss…

And with Wang Haoran’s despicable methods, how could I cooperate so well… Agreeing to things I’d never even heard of…

Am I a Stockholm Syndrome-afflicted, promiscuous woman?

Despite her unwavering loyalty to Xiao Longchen and the Seven Kill Hall, Zhu Que’s mind was filled with thoughts of Wang Haoran when it came to matters of attraction.

Thinking of Wang Haoran made her heart race and body heat up!

Thinking forward, thinking backward, thinking left, thinking right!

Her head spun, only wanting to be close to him!

Previously, Wang Haoran had shown her surveillance footage proving that Tan Lang had first intruded on the Wang Group, threatened him, and attempted to molest his secretary, prompting Wang Haoran’s retaliation.

But Zhu Que’s first question after watching the video was, who was the beautiful woman who threw Tan Lang?

Why did you both enter a small room together? What did you do inside?

Tan Lang was her comrade!

Though she disliked him due to his fondness for women.

But they were still fellow Seven Kill Envoys!

Moreover, Wang Haoran seemed no better in character than Tan Lang, so why didn’t she find him repulsive?

Is this the difference between being handsome and being unattractive?

Or have I been conditioned by Wang Haoran to follow my heart and become a foolish love-struck girl?

The more she thought, the more astonished Zhu Que became.

Yet, in the warm embrace, feeling like she was melting, she didn’t want to leave.

Her mind commanded, but her body refused to comply!

Struggling to turn her head towards Xiao Longchen, she felt immense guilt.

Turning back to Wang Haoran’s close face, the guilt vanished, replaced by a desire to kiss him…

No!

Reason stopped her, forcing her to look at her boss again.

Guilt washed over her, making her avert her gaze.

Ultimately, the sense of security and reliance from her body made her look back at Wang Haoran.

So charming… Want to kiss him…

No!

Reason stopped her again.

Thus, Zhu Que’s head turned back and forth like a fan, making Wang Haoran curious.

“What’s wrong with you?”

“I-I’m fine…”

Dizzy from turning, Zhu Que finally buried her head in Wang Haoran’s chest, trying to empty her mind, leaving only one thought—

I’m a fool! Think nothing, do nothing!

“Lift your head!”

“Okay!”

Zhu Que obediently lifted her head, and Wang Haoran bent down.

Feeling the movement in her mouth, Zhu Que began to despise Wang Haoran.

Even bullying a fool, what an unremarkable scoundrel!

As a fool, being bullied in public still makes me happy, hugging your neck and cooperating! Bullying me gives you no sense of achievement at all!

Hmph, a scoundrel and a fool, what a perfect match!

“Mm—”

After parting, hearing Zhu Que’s reluctant sound and seeing her try to lean in, Wang Haoran felt speechless.

I thought you’d be reluctant yet yielding, but you’re more enthusiastic than me, leaving me feeling unfulfilled!

After ranting, Wang Haoran got to the point.

“Do you remember what I said? My master taught me a technique to temporarily nullify the Seven Kill Judgment’s influence on you.”

“I’ve used it on you, so now, keep watching Xiao Longchen and remember how you feel!”

“Got it?”

“Got it!”

Once Wang Haoran mentioned the task, Zhu Que snapped back to reality and looked at Xiao Longchen with Wang Haoran.

Suppressing her guilt, she told herself this was to expose Wang Haoran’s slander against her boss.

Meanwhile, Xiao Longchen, under their gaze, was in a dilemma.

Jia Jiang was too good-tempered, making Xiao Longchen feel like punching cotton.

Damn, I should’ve just caused trouble outright! Why bother with gifting!

Now, my “bell” was taken as a gift, and he even thanked me, leaving me no excuse to cause trouble.

But remembering how the Jia family caused his parents’ deaths, Xiao Longchen wasn’t planning to let Jia Jiang peacefully finish the banquet.

However, before he could say, “Jia Jiang, remember the two innocent lives of the Xiao family?”

“Jia Jiang” spoke first.

A wise glint seemed to flash in his eyes.

“Oh, I remember, you’re from the Xiao family!”

“Sigh, Nephew Xiao, I know about your family’s bankruptcy, and I know my son secretly meddled with your family!”

“We Jia family wronged you!”

But then, he shifted tone.

“But my unruly son already met his end, dying miserably after your family’s bankruptcy!”

“Though as a father, it pained me, divine retribution is unavoidable!”

“My son, the villain, is dead, and I, the innocent, knew nothing of his actions, yet I feel guilty towards your family.”

“I’ve carried this guilt, but I never expected you to be so magnanimous, not only not resenting me but coming to give a birthday gift!”

“I knew it, Nephew Xiao, you wouldn’t blame the innocent Jia family! The villain is dead; surely, you wouldn’t still be angry and harm the innocent me?”

“I’m ashamed for doubting you with my petty mind!”

Before Xiao Longchen could reply, “Jia Jiang” added.

“I must accept your heartfelt gift!”

“I understand your message, coming to give this gift must mean, with my villainous son dead, the enmity is over, and we should move forward!”

“Jia Jiang” motioned for his men to bring the bell.

“Don’t worry, Nephew Xiao, I get it! I’ll hang your gift in the hall as a token of our reconciliation!”

“You… I…”

Damn, coming to give a bell, you say I’m here to make peace?

His mind blank, Xiao Longchen couldn’t find words, losing his fire completely!