Chapter 165: Xiao Longchen’s Inner Heart is Struck

“Haoran!”

Seeing Lin Xiaowei’s face brimming with joy, Wang Haoran held her hand.

Then, he greeted Lin’s father and mother.

“Uncle, Auntie, hello!”

After Wang Haoran’s greeting, Lin’s father and mother hurriedly responded.

Though it was just a simple greeting, they subconsciously let go of their previous worries.

But facing Wang Haoran, they didn’t dare put on the airs of elders like they did with Xiao Longchen.

Fortunately, Wang Haoran took the initiative to lower his stance, making the couple less awkward.

Seeing Wang Haoran’s composed demeanor, elegant speech, and refined manners, the old couple sighed in admiration.

Handsome, good temperament, graceful, and wealthy, no wonder their daughter was head over heels, clinging to him shyly upon meeting!

She hadn’t let go since!

Nearby, Xiao Longchen, ignored by the four, stood like a statue.

He couldn’t believe seeing Lin Xiaowei holding Wang Haoran’s hand.

He recognized Lin Xiaowei’s boyfriend’s identity — the richest man in S City, Wang Haoran, who had appeared at Jia’s birthday banquet!

How could my Weiwei possibly like someone like him?!

Xiao Longchen vividly remembered Wang Haoran, publicly groping a woman at Jia’s banquet!

How could Weiwei possibly like such a dandy rich kid?!

Could it be, he used coercion like the Jia family?

Seeing Lin Xiaowei looking so enamored, practically clinging to him, Xiao Longchen had to abandon this thought.

Then he thought, if it wasn’t coercion, it must be deception!

Weiwei must not know this man’s true nature! If she knew, she’d surely despise and distance herself from him!

With this thought, Xiao Longchen felt a surge of duty to rescue the ignorant girl — he had to expose Wang Haoran’s true colors!

If Wang Haoran sought revenge later, Xiao Longchen wasn’t afraid. He’d eventually confront the Wang family, so rescuing his childhood friend was his duty!

But as Xiao Longchen’s blood boiled, seeing Lin Xiaowei snuggling against Wang Haoran’s arm like that felt like a bucket of cold water.

Both sad and bitter.

Weiwei, my Weiwei, my beautiful and innocent childhood friend, you’ve been deceived by a bad man!

Xiao Longchen felt heartbroken.

Seeing Xiao Longchen’s state, Wang Haoran, who had been watching him, felt delighted.

I deliberately came to this low-tier banquet just for you, Xiao Longchen. You better give me a good show!

With this thought, Wang Haoran deliberately glanced at Xiao Longchen and asked Lin Xiaowei.

“Xiaowei, who’s he?”

“He’s…”

Before Lin Xiaowei could answer, Xiao Longchen immediately interjected.

“Hello, I’m Xiao Longchen, Weiwei’s childhood friend.”

Seeing Xiao Longchen’s words laden with provocation and his pretentious calm handshake, Wang Haoran grasped his hand.

The protagonist and the villain shook hands.

As the villain, now’s the time to use his strength to embarrass the protagonist.

Of course, the result is the protagonist proving stronger, and the villain foolishly getting crushed, crying out in pain, publicly humiliated.

Wang Haoran decided to skip the process and jump to the last step.

“Hiss—so painful!”

Gripping Xiao Longchen’s hand, Wang Haoran suddenly cried out, quickly pulling his hand away.

He pretended to be angry, glaring at Xiao Longchen.

Hearing the cry and seeing Wang Haoran in pain, rubbing his hand, Lin Xiaowei worriedly asked.

“Haoran, what’s wrong?”

She tried to touch Wang Haoran’s injured hand.

But Wang Haoran violently shook her off.

“Haoran?”

“Hmph, Xiaowei, didn’t you say you and that childhood friend were just friends? You even said you couldn’t remember his face!”

“Then why is he with you tonight?”

“Seems like you were lying to me!”

“Calling you Weiwei so intimately!”

Wang Haoran stepped back, distancing himself from Lin Xiaowei, looking at her with a heartbroken and angry expression.

Hearing Wang Haoran’s words, Lin Xiaowei panicked.

“Haoran, you misunderstood!”

She rushed to grab Wang Haoran’s hand, anxiously explaining.

“I really didn’t lie to you!”

“We just coincidentally met tonight!”

“You can ask my parents!”

Seeing their daughter on the verge of tears, Lin’s father and mother immediately explained.

They didn’t understand what happened but knew they needed to clear the misunderstanding instead of staying silent and letting it worsen.

Nearby, Xiao Longchen was puzzled. He wanted to teach Wang Haoran a lesson but hadn’t acted yet!

But seeing Wang Haoran quickly lose his temper at Lin Xiaowei, Xiao Longchen thought the timing was perfect—

Exposing his true nature, good, let my magnanimity contrast with your pettiness!

He pretended to apologize.

“Sorry, maybe you misunderstood. Weiwei and I are just…”

Before Xiao Longchen could finish, Lin Xiaowei’s angry words interrupted.

“Xiao Longchen, shut up! Don’t call me Weiwei! We’ve grown up, call me by my full name to avoid misunderstandings!”

Finishing, without waiting for a response, Lin Xiaowei turned back to a pitiful look, softly speaking to Wang Haoran.

“Haoran, I really didn’t lie to you, please believe me~”

“…You really just coincidentally met him tonight?”

Wang Haoran pretended to be half-convinced.

Lin Xiaowei immediately replied.

“Really!”

“You’ve only ever liked me?”

“Really!”

“You meant it when you said you’ve almost forgotten that fool?”

“Really!”

To clear Wang Haoran’s misunderstanding, Lin Xiaowei hugged him, shyly whispering.

“Haoran, I-I let you stay at my place tonight… don’t you understand what I mean…”

Of course, Wang Haoran understood.

Even Xiao Longchen understood, his face turning green!

Glancing at the petrified Xiao Longchen, Wang Haoran deliberately hugged Lin Xiaowei tightly, apologizing.

“Sorry, Xiaowei, for misunderstanding your relationship with this fool! It’s my fault for being petty!”

Wrapped in Wang Haoran’s embrace, Lin Xiaowei happily squinted, replying softly.

“It’s okay, Haoran, I don’t blame you!”

“It’s all that fool’s fault!”

“…”

[Ding! Xiao Longchen’s heart was struck by the host and the female lead’s combined attack! Xiao Longchen’s Protagonist Halo -200! Host Luck Points +200! Ability Points +20!]

[Xiao Longchen’s remaining Protagonist Halo: 2700, Host’s current Luck Points: 2700, Ability Points: 90!]