Chapter 167: Hostage Situation

In the hotel lobby.

All exits had been closed.

After a few warning shots from the kidnappers, everyone obediently gathered in the middle of the lobby.

“Prepare your belongings; we’re only after money, not lives!”

“But if you don’t cooperate, watch out for stray bullets!”

With that, the kidnappers began going around with large bags, collecting valuables from each person.

Seeing this scene, Wang Haoran wasn’t surprised.

With a protagonist like Xiao Longchen around, no matter how harmonious the society, there would always be a few large-scale violent incidents.

Though Wang Haoran looked down on it, tonight’s business banquet was considered grand, yet these kidnappers still dared to act.

With so many wealthy people involved, the police would definitely dig deep. Even if they managed to get the money, they wouldn’t be able to use it!

This was clearly a setup to sacrifice themselves to give the protagonist Xiao Longchen the credit!

Once Xiao Longchen swiftly deals with these armed kidnappers, everyone here would be grateful, eagerly partnering with his Qiyi Company!

Even Lin Xiaowei might fall for the hero, boosting her favorability.

Seeing the fierce kidnappers, Wang Haoran was confident he could take them out in one go, but that might expose him as the ghost-masked man to Xiao Longchen.

What should he do?

While Wang Haoran was pondering, he noticed the kidnappers frequently glancing at Xiao Longchen.

With his “Enhanced Perception,” Wang Haoran overheard their conversation.

“Boss, the target is there.”

“Kill him, and we get two million!”

“…”

So, the kidnappers were actually here to kill Xiao Longchen?

Wang Haoran suddenly thought, besides himself, Xiao Longchen’s only other enemy in S City was the Jia family.

Could these guys be hired by the Jia family?

That shouldn’t be; he had already told the Jia family that Xiao Longchen was very powerful, so they should use legal business tactics against Qiyi Company and not resort to hiring hitmen!

These kidnappers weren’t even at Bright Jin level; what use were guns?

Actually, Wang Haoran was right. These guys were indeed hired by the Jia family to assassinate Xiao Longchen!

Initially, they planned to assassinate him quietly after sneaking into the banquet. But seeing the numerous wealthy guests in luxurious attire, their intelligence dropped.

They thought, since they’d escape abroad after the hit, why not make a big score for a lifetime of luxury!

It was this foolish idea that led to the current hostage situation.

Unaware of this, Wang Haoran thought, since they were here for Xiao Longchen, he’d just watch for now.

With Xiao Longchen’s protagonist traits, he’d definitely clash with the kidnappers.

Then, Wang Haoran could secretly intervene, causing a human casualty or two, bringing trouble to Xiao Longchen!

As Wang Haoran waited, two kidnappers approached.

Just as they were about to target Xiao Longchen.

They suddenly noticed Lin Xiaowei.

“Hiss—so beautiful!”

“Yeah! Boss, I’ve never seen such a pretty woman before!”

Seeing the masked kidnappers’ reactions, Wang Haoran had a bad feeling.

Could it be that the next scene would play out like this?

Because Lin Xiaowei was too beautiful, the kidnappers would want to assault her, using guns to coerce.

Then, Xiao Longchen would step in as the hero, saving her, contrasting with a shivering Wang Haoran who offered up his girlfriend out of fear!

As a result, Lin Xiaowei would be disappointed, break up, and fall for Xiao Longchen!

If Wang Haoran didn’t have his strength or hadn’t used the Pure Desire Potion on Lin Xiaowei, this would definitely happen!

Seeing the approaching kidnappers shifting their target from Xiao Longchen to Lin Xiaowei, Wang Haoran felt helpless.

Indeed, the lead kidnapper reached out to touch Lin Xiaowei’s face.

“Wait.”

“What’s up, pretty boy? Looking for death?”

The lead kidnapper snarled.

Despite knowing they were holding hostages and the police would arrive soon, he still wanted to mess with the stunning beauty before him.

Angered by the interruption, he tried to pull his wrist from Wang Haoran’s grip.

But he found Wang Haoran’s hand immovable, like a vice.

“Bastard, let go!”

The lead kidnapper raised his left hand holding the gun.

But before he could act, Wang Haoran twisted his right wrist forcefully.

“Ah————”

With his wrist bent at ninety degrees, the lead kidnapper’s scream echoed, startling everyone in the lobby.

“Boss!!!”

The other four kidnappers fumbled for their guns.

But Wang Haoran wouldn’t give them a chance.

Had they only targeted Xiao Longchen, Wang Haoran would’ve played the pitiful hostage.

But they courted death by targeting Lin Xiaowei; Wang Haoran wouldn’t wait for Xiao Longchen to act.

After breaking the lead kidnapper’s wrist, Wang Haoran seized his gun.

“Bang—bang—bang—bang—”

Four consecutive shots, and the other kidnappers’ heads exploded, sending the hostages into a panic.

Finally, seeing the lead kidnapper still clutching his limp right hand, Wang Haoran knocked him out with a slap.

After finishing, Wang Haoran gently held the stunned Lin Xiaowei.

“Xiaowei, are you alright?”

“I-I’m fine, Haoran, you’re amazing!!”

Lin Xiaowei wasn’t scared; instead, seeing Wang Haoran protect her made her face flush with excitement.

Hugging Wang Haoran, she couldn’t suppress her desire—

‘Fuu… Haa… Huuuu… haaaaaa… aahnn~ I can’t hold back, tonight, tonight I must… if he doesn’t come, I’ll sneak into his room!’

Nearby.

Seeing his chance to show off vanish, Xiao Longchen was shocked.

Even while holding hands, Wang Haoran could bend someone’s wrist at ninety degrees. Such strength was at least early Hua Jin level!

Moreover, Wang Haoran killed four kidnappers in two seconds, all headshots, a skill matching his own!

Either Wang Haoran was highly skilled with firearms, or he was a grandmaster, precisely controlling his body!

Realizing this, Xiao Longchen, who had always dismissed Wang Haoran as a rich dandy, finally felt serious.

Shortly after the kidnappers died.

Police sirens wailed outside, and a large squad rushed in.

Though the incident was severe, with surveillance footage and witnesses, the police wrapped up within an hour, hauling away four bodies and the unconscious lead kidnapper.

After such an unexpected event, the banquet ended early, and no one stayed for dinner.

So, Lin’s father and mother decided to head home for dinner.

“Phew, that was scary! But fortunately, it ended quickly!”

“Yes, thanks to our son-in-law!”

Lin’s mother echoed her husband’s praise, both increasingly pleased with Wang Haoran.

“Haoran, did you have dinner? Would you like to try Auntie’s cooking?”

“Then I’d be honored!”

Seeing Lin Xiaowei’s parents’ warm invitation, Wang Haoran agreed.

But as they were about to leave, Xiao Longchen approached.

“Haha, Aunt Lin, it’s been ages since I had your cooking. I’ll come too!”

“…”

Though it was the Lin family’s home, they all looked at Wang Haoran.

They thought, how could they invite an outsider while welcoming their son-in-law?

But Wang Haoran spoke first.

“Mr. Xiao, come along!”

Seeing the shamelessly tagging-along Xiao Longchen, Wang Haoran decided to give him a hard time.