Chapter 146: Wang Haoran Makes His Move

“Young Master Xiao, today is my birthday banquet, and you’ve also resolved a worry of mine. This is truly a double celebration!”

Ignoring the downcast Xiao Longchen, “Jia Jiang” enthusiastically began to hang the bell.

Xiao Longchen was furious inside, suspecting that Jia Jiang was deliberately disgusting him.

But he had no way to retaliate.

Should I secretly use qi to teach him a lesson?

Just as Xiao Longchen thought this, he heard the “click, click” sounds nearby.

All around, enthusiastic “guests” were holding phones and cameras, capturing the whole process of Jia Jiang hanging the bell.

Naturally, Xiao Longchen, standing nearby, was also in the frame.

“Damn it, how can I make a move now!”

Xiao Longchen cursed inwardly, hurriedly withdrawing his hand.

Modern cameras were very high-definition.

Glancing around the room, Xiao Longchen cursed even more in his mind.

Damn, you guys came to a banquet, why did you bring so many recording devices? Even tripods!

And why do I feel like I’m the main focus?

Being recorded by so many devices, Xiao Longchen had no choice but to endure.

“Jia Jiang,” after hanging the bell, warmly tried to support Xiao Longchen.

“Young Master Xiao, let’s start the feast!”

“No need!”

Facing his enemy’s enthusiasm, Xiao Longchen naturally refused.

Everything that happened tonight was far beyond his expectations. His plan had failed, so he decided to endure for now and come up with a new plan to deal with Jia Jiang in a few days.

“Jia Jiang, we will meet again!”

Feeling it was pointless to stay, Xiao Longchen hurriedly left with Xuanwu and Po Jun.

“Jia Jiang” still tried to persuade him.

“Don’t be in such a hurry, Young Master Xiao. This bell must have cost thousands! If you don’t stay for the meal, you’ll be wasting your effort and money, only to end up giving us a gift for nothing!”

“…”

Hearing this, Xiao Longchen paused, then quickly sped up and left the Jia family villa.

After Xiao Longchen left.

Everyone present felt like they had watched a good show.

When Xiao Longchen presented the “bell,” everyone was sure he was here to cause trouble.

Those familiar with the Xiao family’s past even anticipated a scene of vengeance, toppling the powerful family.

They expected a fierce confrontation, bloodshed, but never imagined Jia Jiang would defuse the situation with a smiling face, leaving Xiao Longchen with no outlet for his anger.

Moreover, in such a public setting, Xiao Longchen didn’t dare to act out, ultimately leaving in disgrace.

The onlookers, hoping for drama, found it boring!

After Xiao Longchen left, the banquet continued.

[Ding! Xiao Longchen leaves in disgrace, his high-profile return plan fails! Xiao Longchen’s protagonist halo -100, host luck points +100! Ability points +10!]

[Xiao Longchen’s remaining protagonist halo: 3600, current host luck points: 1900, ability points: 110]

Seated, listening to the system prompts, Wang Haoran looked at Zhu Que in his arms and asked.

“How do you feel now?”

“…”

“‘Xiao Longchen got humiliated by an old man and had to leave in disgrace,’ right?”

“…right.”

Zhu Que had to admit it was true, and she felt the same way.

However, she didn’t believe this had anything to do with mental influence.

Xiao Longchen had never suffered such a setback before, so it was natural for her to think this way now. It was the first time, after all.

Wang Haoran, seeing her thoughts, continued.

“Now, in your mind, repeatedly say, ‘Xiao Longchen got humiliated and had to leave in disgrace’!”

“…”

“Finished?”

“…finished!”

Zhu Que nodded.

Wang Haoran continued to instruct.

“Remember your current thoughts. Tomorrow, I’ll show you the video of tonight.”

“Do you believe that under the influence of the technique, you’ll find your thoughts have changed? You’ll think Xiao Longchen was handsome and composed, even in defeat, and the one who embarrassed him was just a clown!”

“…Impossible, right?”

Zhu Que couldn’t believe that, despite her liking for Xiao Longchen, she’d distort the truth that much.

“Why not? And it’s not just that! Tomorrow, when I ask you to say ‘Xiao Longchen got humiliated and had to leave like a dog,’ you won’t dare! You’ll feel like you’ve betrayed him!”

“…”

Seeing Zhu Que’s silence, Wang Haoran was curious.

He had spent 100 luck points to temporarily block Xiao Longchen’s “Loyalty Halo.” Once the ability shield wore off, the halo would activate again, and she’d become loyal once more.

At that moment, thinking she was influenced by the technique, what choice would Zhu Que make?

If she remained loyal to Xiao Longchen, Wang Haoran would have no choice but to act.

Judging by his experience with Tan Lang, killing a Seven Kill Envoy yielded 300 luck points, so overall, he’d gain 200 points. Not a loss.

Thinking this, Wang Haoran led Zhu Que to the back yard of the Jia family villa.

“You’ll go back with Xiaoxiao later, I have something to do.”

…

Jia Family’s Backyard.

There were four people here.

Jia Jiang, his daughter-in-law Lin Xiaowei, Mo Yidao, and Wang Yuxiao.

“Mr. Mo, what exactly does Mr. Wang want?”

Jia Jiang, with a smile, looked at Mo Yidao, but felt very puzzled.

The Wang family had asked him to host this banquet and invite guests.

On the day of the banquet, they had someone bring him here to stay put.

It was all very odd, but as a subordinate family to the Wang family, he didn’t dare disobey.

Mo Yidao, being questioned, just snorted coldly in response.

“Just stay put!”

He thought, should I tell you our boss wants to court your daughter-in-law?

Thinking of the boss’s intentions, Mo Yidao recalled his father, Xu Fu’s reaction.

When the boss told him to visit the Jia family, Xu Fu was there.

When Xu Fu heard the boss mention Lin Xiaowei, his ears perked up, and he eagerly asked what the boss intended.

When the boss said he wanted to court two women at once, Xu Fu immediately stood up and volunteered to help.

Right now, Xu Fu was probably still playing Jia Jiang in the front hall!

Thinking this, Mo Yidao looked towards the front hall, seeing Wang Haoran coming over.

“Boss!”

Mo Yidao stood up.

Wang Haoran nodded and looked at Wang Yuxiao.

“Xiaoxiao, take her back first!”

“Okay.”

Wang Yuxiao promptly left with Zhu Que.

With only four people left, Wang Haoran sat opposite Jia Jiang.

“Master Jia, I’m here for one thing.”

Wang Haoran glanced at Lin Xiaowei sitting in the corner.

“I want to take Lin Xiaowei away from the Jia family!”