Seeing Lin Feng's provocation, Xu Hao merely chuckled, unconcerned.
He thought Lin Feng was just another protagonist dumbed down by the plot.
He couldn't guess that he would retaliate through singing.
Unfortunately, he himself couldn't sing, not in this life nor in any past one.
Moreover, he had no interest in being scrutinized and critiqued like some performing monkey.
To untie a knot, the one who tied it must untie it.
Having the heroine he admired kick him out would be the best way to serve a counterblow.
Xu Hao cleared his throat and patted Xia Mengyao on the shoulder.
Xia Mengyao woke up from her song-induced trance.
Seeing Xu Hao's gloomy expression, her heart skipped a beat.
As his girlfriend, getting mesmerized by someone else's singing was making Xu Hao angry.
She needed to make amends!
With a flicker in her eyes, she noticed a cup of alcohol on the table.
She stood up abruptly, grabbed the cup, and splashed it on Lin Feng's face.
The unexpected turn of events caught Lin Feng completely off guard as he was drenched.
Immediately after, Xia Mengyao's voice rang out, "Who are you? I don't know you at all. Don't disturb our gathering. Stay as far away as possible. I don't want my boyfriend to misunderstand."
The people around were left dumbfounded.
What a surprising turn of events.
She had seemed so lost in the music just a moment ago, and now she was lashing out.
They never expected the elegant class leader and school beauty to erupt like this.
Well, it seemed she was genuinely angry.
It made sense—
How would one feel if some guy confessed their feelings in front of their boyfriend?
The classmates understood the reason behind her anger and looked at Xu Hao with envy.
Impressive, taming their goddess so effectively…
Being splashed and humiliated in public, Lin Feng still hadn't recovered.
Seeing Xia Mengyao's angry expression, he felt uncomfortable.
Looking at Xu Hao next to her, his playful gaze seemed to mock a clown.
Though he hadn't said a word, it was a crushing blow to his ego.
[Ding... You have gained 888 points of Lin Feng's anger emotions...]
...
"Where did this beggar come from? Get lost and don't disrupt our gathering."
Suddenly, a reprimanding voice broke the silence in the private room.
It was Liu Yun.
He glared at Lin Feng, his expression full of displeasure.
He was starting to hate this guy with no common sense. How dare he upset Xu Hao? What if it affected him?
So he couldn't wait to step up.
"Hmm?"
Lin Feng's gaze turned cold, and he stared at him icily.
He used to be a homeless beggar when he was a child. It had been ages since anyone called him that.
Under his intense gaze, Liu Yun felt a shiver down his spine and a sense of unease.
But he still mustered the courage to glare back, despite the anxiety.
"This is your tip for singing. Leave this place."
To downplay the situation, Liu Yun took out a hundred yuan bill from his pocket and handed it to Lin Feng.
Lin Feng's face grew darker.
Did he really see him as a beggar?
"Pfft—"
The tension in the room was palpable, and a sudden laughter cut through, sounding quite abrupt.
Surprisingly, it came from Xu Hao.
"I don't usually laugh unless I can't help it. Please continue."
Xu Hao was genuinely surprised.
He didn't expect this minor villain to have such wit.
Calling the protagonist a beggar was one thing, but tipping him as if he were a beggar? That was an insult to his character.
Many turned their admiring gaze toward Lin Yun.
Liu Yun seemed encouraged by this and stood taller, no longer as afraid of Lin Feng's aura.
Lin Feng snorted coldly.
He didn't bother with ordinary people like them.
Having been thoroughly humiliated in public, Lin Feng hadn't regained his composure yet.
Seeing Xia Mengyao's furious expression and Xu Hao's mocking eyes, he felt like a roasted duck.
Although no words were spoken, the unspoken message was a devastating blow.
[Ding... You have gained 888 points of Lin Feng's anger emotions...]
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"He must be an idiot, confessing to an unknown person like that all of a sudden. How ridiculous! Who does that?"
"I envy Xu Hao so much. He made the class monitor angry for him. In all the time I've known her, this might be the first time she's ever been angry. It's terrifying."
"Now I'm even more curious about Xu Hao's identity..."
Lin Feng left.
As the atmosphere calmed down, discussions began.
Xu Hao was just out for a meal, experiencing the life of the rich and handsome.
Having eaten and drunk his fill, he wasn't interested in hanging out with these kids anymore.
He informed Liu Yun and left with his polite farewell.
Of course, Xia Mengyao followed suit, though somewhat reluctantly.
Leaving the building, they were met with the fading daylight.
The city was adorned with colorful neon lights, creating a vibrant, multicolored scene.
People were bustling on the streets, small stalls were set up everywhere, and music filled the air—a lively ambiance.
Yet, Xia Mengyao seemed out of place.
Walking beside Xu Hao, they formed a couple that drew the envy of everyone around them.
In her heart, however, emotions were a whirlwind.
Where was Xu Hao taking her?
Could it be... a hotel room?
What was she supposed to do?
Finally, Xia Mengyao stopped.
She couldn't keep going like this; she had to resist.
"Young Master Xu, it's getting late, and my parents are worried. I need to go home."
Xu Hao raised an eyebrow playfully as he said, "No worries, just tell them you're going shopping with me. They'll understand."
Xia Mengyao: "..."
Understand? More like they'll worry even more, right?
"I... I don't feel like shopping now..."
Her voice was soft and weak.
"In that case, let's head directly to the hotel."
Swoosh—
Xia Mengyao's face paled instantly.
As expected, worrying about something only invites that very thing.
What were they going to do at a hotel? It was obvious.
[Ding... You have gained 999 points of Xia Mengyao's fear emotions...]
Biting her lip, she thought dying might be better than enduring Xu Hao, the devil himself.
Her body trembled slightly, and eventually, she mustered her courage.
"Young Master Xu, please don't do this. I won't yield to you."
Xu Hao secretly admired her.
Truly worthy of being the chosen heroine—resisting him even under duress.
Such courage was commendable.
But to him, it wasn't a big deal.
Dealing with heroines was quite straightforward.
No need to rush; after all, it's all about training, and he have plenty of time.
"Don't be so agitated. We can go to the hotel in the future then."
Xu Hao smiled and raised an eyebrow. "But as a boyfriend and girlfriend, shouldn't there be a ritual for times of separation?"
What ritual?
Xia Mengyao was puzzled.
Xu Hao nodded toward a corner.
Looking over, she saw a couple engaged in a passionate kiss, and it suddenly clicked.
Her heartbeat quickened, and her face turned slightly pale.
Xu Hao actually... actually wanted her to do that?