Chapter 171: Different Treatment

In the Lin family’s living room.

Lanlan’s mom, who came over for a chat, kept looking at Xiao Longchen sarcastically with her daughter and son-in-law.

Seeing Xiao Longchen sitting on the sofa next to Lin’s father, Lanlan’s mom instinctively assumed he was Lin Xiaowei’s boyfriend.

It made sense. Lin’s mother had just posted about her daughter bringing her future son-in-law home, and here was an unfamiliar young man in their house. The misunderstanding was natural.

If the mocking trio had turned their heads, they would have seen Lin Xiaowei and Wang Haoran cozying up and watching the scene unfold at the dining table.

But unfortunately, upon entering and seeing Xiao Longchen’s disheveled appearance, their inner sarcastic nature was awakened.

They couldn’t help but criticize Xiao Longchen’s appearance.

Lanlan’s mom looked at Xiao Longchen, then at her own son-in-law.

Though her son-in-law wasn’t particularly handsome, he dressed neatly, making him look respectable in a suit.

Xiao Longchen, on the other hand, appeared unkempt and haggard, looking like a middle-aged man drowning his sorrows after losing his job.

In contrast, Lanlan’s mom felt her daughter had once again bested Lin’s daughter.

But she wasn’t satisfied.

She signaled to her son-in-law.

Lanlan’s husband, much like his mother-in-law, loved bragging and comparing.

He deliberately looked at Xiao Longchen and asked.

“Brother, where do you work?”

“…”

Xiao Longchen had no interest in engaging with these three fools.

Thinking about how Lin Xiaowei was treated with the roughest and most indulgent manner all night by Wang Haoran, which left her unable to walk now, he felt heartbroken.

Weiwei wasn’t even talking; she must have screamed her throat hoarse last night.

Damn it, Wang! Weiwei was a virgin, why couldn’t you be gentler!

Don’t you know it hurts me to see her like this!

With a heart full of complex emotions, Xiao Longchen ignored Lanlan’s husband.

His silence made the mocking trio think he was too embarrassed to speak, making them laugh even harder.

“Brother, it’s fine, we’re all just making a living. It’s okay to talk about it!”

“Honey, don’t put him on the spot. Not everyone can be a high executive like you!”

Hearing his wife’s praise, Lanlan’s husband felt proud, pretending to warmly pat Xiao Longchen’s shoulder.

“Brother, if you don’t have a good job, come to our company!”

“Our Fuli Company is a big firm, currently hiring security guards. As the HR manager, I can arrange it for you! Haha!”

“…Is that so…”

Xiao Longchen initially didn’t want to respond to this fool, but their audacity irritated him.

Moreover, it turned out to be his company.

Although Fuli Company was renamed “Qiyi” only two or three days ago, some employees might not know yet, but true executives couldn’t be ignorant.

Given this, Lanlan’s husband’s “high exec” title was likely an exaggeration.

Thinking this, Xiao Longchen sneered.

“No need, I don’t need your help.”

“Since you’re so kindly offering, let me give you a heads-up, first prepare to find a new job and second you’re getting fired today!”

Xiao Longchen was in a foul mood.

If he were really Lin Xiaowei’s boyfriend and got mocked, he’d actually be happy.

But Lin Xiaowei’s boyfriend was Wang Haoran!

Wang Haoran was enjoying the soft embrace upstairs, while he had to endure these small-time troublemakers! What sense did that make!

So, Xiao Longchen didn’t want to play the clichéd role of getting humiliated and then showing off. He coldly looked at Lanlan’s husband and asked.

“You’re in HR? What’s your name?”

Seeing Xiao Longchen’s demeanor, Lanlan’s husband mocked further.

“Oh, brother, are you some big shot? Going to get me fired by our boss?”

“Oh, I’m so scared!”

“Haha!”

With Lanlan’s husband’s words, the mocking trio burst into laughter.

Lanlan’s mom laughed the hardest.

“Haha, my son-in-law’s name is Li Huai. If you’re going to get him fired, do it quickly, so he can start job hunting this afternoon!”

“Haha, mom, stop joking. Does this guy really think he’s someone important!”

Seeing the increasingly arrogant trio, Xiao Longchen pulled out his phone to message Xu Dafu.

But he was interrupted.

By Lin’s father and mother.

Logically, seeing the trio’s rudeness, Lin’s parents should have stopped them.

But the trio spoke so quickly, everything spilled out before they could react, their mocking seemed instinctual.

Moreover, Lin’s parents felt a strange sense of normalcy… It somehow seemed right for Xiao Longchen to be mocked.

Only when Xiao Longchen was about to show off did they snap out of it and hurriedly explained.

“Lanlan Ma, my daughter’s boyfriend is over there!”

Seeing the mocking trio turn to Wang Haoran, Lin’s father patted Xiao Longchen’s hand and quietly reassured him.

“Xiao Chen, don’t mind them, that’s their nature. They love comparing, and when they win, they act like they hit the lottery, showing off everywhere. When they lose, they sulk like they lost money.”

“Just think of them as fools, it’s not worth your concern!”

“…”

Damn!

Lin’s father’s words made Xiao Longchen feel awkward.

Should he still send the text?

If he did, wouldn’t it mean he cared about fools?

Seeing this, Wang Haoran couldn’t help but laugh.

Lin’s parents were genuinely looking out for Xiao Longchen, thinking he lacked capability and was just saving face, so they intervened to prevent him from embarrassing himself.

Their good intentions, however, put Xiao Longchen in a bind, stopping him from venting his anger.

This scene felt familiar!

The protagonist has power but gets mocked.

Just as the protagonist is about to reveal and retaliate, usually silent parents or close elders intervene, urging patience.

Though well-intentioned, their actions cut off the protagonist’s showing off, letting the antagonist continue, keeping the protagonist frustrated.

Seeing Xiao Longchen’s dilemma, Wang Haoran laughed as he walked over and casually sat down.

“Hello, I’m Xiaowei’s boyfriend!”

“Y-you, hello!”

Seeing Wang Haoran approach, the mocking trio froze.

They became nervous, their previously glib tongues now stuttering.

Facing Xiao Longchen, their words were sharp and mocking.

But seeing Wang Haoran, for some reason, they dared not raise their voices, fearing to displease him.