Chapter 355: Wang Haoran: How Could I Be a Simp!

At University S, in Wang Haoran’s private office.

After listening to Wang Haoran’s explanation, Xi Qingmeng was surprised.

“Teacher Wang, do you mean you want me to go to the police station and testify that Lin Yu has been maliciously harassing me?”

Wang Haoran nodded seriously, “Exactly.”

“I heard from Xinyan that Lin Yu has been persistently bothering you for the past three months, every day at the teaching building and dormitory.”

“This is clearly malicious harassment.”

“You must be quite troubled by it, right?”

“…Uh… it has been rather bothersome…”

If it were just once or twice, it wouldn’t be so bad, but over ninety consistent days, it was genuinely vexing.

Despite her clear rejections each time, Lin Yu just wouldn’t give up.

However, going to the police to file a report seemed excessive to her:

“But doing this, Lin Yu would be detained, wouldn’t he?”

“Yes, but this is the consequence of his actions.”

“But… this would have a significant impact on Lin Yu’s future. I think scolding and educating him should be enough.”

Xi Qingmeng believed Lin Yu’s actions weren’t too severe and preferred to give him a chance to correct his mistakes.

But Wang Haoran wouldn’t have it.

“Xi Qingmeng, that’s where you’re wrong. How can you say it’s unnecessary?”

“If he did something wrong, he should be punished. You can’t condone his behavior just because you feel sorry for him.”

He began to sternly critique Xi Qingmeng’s “saintly” behavior.

“Xi Qingmeng, I understand; Lin Yu’s actions stem from liking you.”

“That’s why you feel reporting him is wrong.”

“But think of it this way: Even if he likes you a lot, you two are strangers.”

“A stranger intercepts you every day.”

“Isn’t that illegal behavior?”

“Moreover, if Lin Yu’s malicious harassment of female classmates goes unpunished.”

“Then others might start mimicking him, pestering their crush daily. What will you do then?”

“Now, even the student council president is being harassed and doesn’t report it, so others won’t have the courage either.”

“Your forgiving Lin Yu’s actions may seem generous.

“But in reality, this mindless forgiveness for wicked actions only encourages bad behavior and makes victims even more afraid to seek justice!”

Wang Haoran looked into Xi Qingmeng’s eyes, educating her earnestly—

“At that point, you, who condoned the wrongdoing, would also be a criminal, understand?”

“…”

If I forgive Lin Yu, it could lead to such consequences?

Isn’t that an exaggeration!?

Although Xi Qingmeng thought it was unnecessary to escalate a small matter to the police.

Now, she found Wang Haoran’s words highly reasonable…

“…What you said makes sense.”

“However.”

“Teacher Wang, I heard…”

From the start, she felt the name “Wang Haoran” was familiar.

Now recalling, “Wang Haoran” was none other than the “famous simp of University S”!

She had naturally heard this gossip shared around.

So she couldn’t help but ask.

“Weren’t you the same in university, aggressively pursuing Teacher Liu… and even worse…”

“So…”

So how can you talk about this?

“…”

Wang Haoran naturally understood what Xi Qingmeng implied, so he sighed and “explained.”

“You don’t understand; back then, Teacher Liu and I were mutually affectionate, so it wasn’t harassment.”

“The reason I did those things was just to show off our relationship to others.”

“Though she ignored me in public, we were very close in private.”

“But…” Xi Qingmeng was somewhat unconvinced.

Showing off a relationship this way? That’s too weird!

But Wang Haoran retorted confidently—

“No ‘buts,’ I know my situation best.”

“Think about it, as the richest person, how could I be a simp!”

“Spending money endlessly, getting mocked, losing all dignity—does that sound like something a normal person could do?”

“That’s only in novels or by a crazy person!”

“Do I look crazy to you?”

Xi Qingmeng shook her head: “…No, you don’t.”

“Exactly!” (tln : yeah haoran, u’re just being denial)

Seeing Xi Qingmeng still wanting to ask more, Wang Haoran quickly changed the subject—

“Xi Qingmeng, you hesitating so much, could it be that you…”

“In fact, like Lin Yu?”

“And the reason you didn’t accept is just to test him?”

An old trope, where friends or roommates advise the female lead that men don’t cherish things that come too easily, so she tests the male lead.

Then, without any strong opinions, the female lead believes it entirely.

Which conveniently allows her to “regret and realize,” joining the pursuit of the male lead later.

“Kind-hearted” Wang Haoran began to “spoil” the trope:

“Xi Qingmeng, if that’s the case, I suggest you accept Lin Yu’s confession quickly.”

“Otherwise, be careful he might leave you after confessing 99 times and find another girl.”

“Then don’t cry with regret and become a simp begging for reconciliation!”

“…………”

Xi Qingmeng was silent because she found Wang Haoran’s thinking nonsensical.

One could even say it was bizarre.

If you genuinely like someone, your heart would be moved after 99 confessions.

So, if she had rejected him 99 times, it meant she really didn’t like Lin Yu.

Not liking him meant that even if he left, there would be nothing to regret.

Also, not to boast, but her title as the “Top Beauty of University S” held significant weight.

Even if she wasn’t the absolute “top,” she was undoubtedly a top-tier beauty.

Many suitors and admirers were around, so why would she need to become a simp?

If Lin Yu left, so what? Who would cry over that? Did he think the title of “campus queen” was just for show, and no one else would pursue her once Lin Yu stopped?

Such absurdity was akin to “Failing 99 interviews, and then delivering for Bytme, making the rival company regret it!”

Xi Qingmeng didn’t know how to respond!

Meanwhile, Wang Haoran continued:

“Or… could it be… you have a terminal illness, so you don’t want to burden him?”

“But that’s unlikely.”

This speculation was even more absurd, so he immediately dismissed it.

He looked her up and down—

“After all, you seem very healthy!”

“…”

“What… do you mean?”

It seemed like Wang Haoran was teasing her… but…

Xi Qingmeng stared at Wang Haoran, questioning him.

“Nothing, I was just complimenting your good health!”

Wang Haoran smiled, taking out his phone.

“Alright, Xi Qingmeng, let’s call the police station now to report Lin Yu’s harassment!”

In fact, Wang Haoran had multiple ways to frame Lin Yu, making him stay longer in detention.

The reason he sought Xi Qingmeng was to have her, the female lead and “victim,” personally file a complaint.

That way, the emotional damage to the protagonist, Lin Yu, would be greater!