Chapter 32 - Bunny Suit Deployed! Treating the Protagonist Like a Dog on a Leash
Chapter 32: Bunny Suit Deployed! Treating the Protagonist Like a Dog on a Leash
“Wait… Class monitor, what’s this? Did Xu Hao give you those flowers?”
Chen Mo called out to Xia Qingge urgently.
Xia Qingge paused mid-step, turning back with a puzzled expression.
“What’s wrong?”
“That Xu Hao is a hypocrite! You mustn’t let him deceive you!” Chen Mo said with a self-assured grin.
“Everyone praises him, but it’s all an act he puts on. Think about it—he’s much older than you, yet he gives you flowers. His intentions are definitely not pure…”
Chen Mo spoke confidently, feeling smug that he was the only one who could see through Xu Hao’s façade.
However, he failed to notice how Xia Qingge’s expression grew colder and darker as he continued.
“Are you done?” Xia Qingge asked icily, her tone sharp.
If it weren’t for the fact that he had helped her earlier that afternoon, she would have already lashed out at him.
Today, Xu Hao had given her the most memorable birthday she’d ever had. His image in her heart had grown to an almost untouchable height. She wouldn’t tolerate anyone tarnishing it.
Moreover—
The bouquet of roses Xu Hao gave her had a reason behind it. His subordinate had taken the initiative, and Xu Hao had simply gone along with it.
Strangely, though, a hint of disappointment lingered in her heart.
Seeing Xia Qingge’s grim expression, Chen Mo was baffled.
Shouldn’t she, upon hearing his warning, realize Xu Hao’s true colors? Why was she defending him instead?
“Qingge, I’m telling the truth! Xu Hao is two-faced—acting all kind while secretly being manipulative,” Chen Mo pleaded, growing anxious as he tried to explain.
“He’s playing nice with you while flirting with other women! Even our teacher, Wang Xueying!”
“I saw them having dinner together, hugging intimately!” he added, desperate to win her over.
Xia Qingge’s expression flickered briefly, but she quickly calmed down.
Xu Hao couldn’t possibly be such a person.
Chen Mo was likely making up stories to slander Xu Hao. Even if what he saw was real, it didn’t prove anything. After all, the flowers in her hands were an example that things weren’t always as they seemed.
Even if Xu Hao did have such relationships, what did it matter to her? She was merely his niece.
Daring to slander Xu Hao like this made Xia Qingge furious. She snapped without any regard for their shared classmate status.
“Get lost! Don’t ever let me see you again!”
Her angry words hung in the air as she turned and walked away, not looking back as she entered the residential complex.
Chen Mo stood frozen in place, stunned by what had just happened.
Who am I?
Where am I?
What was I trying to do?
Something wasn’t right.
Wasn’t Xia Qingge supposed to be mad at Xu Hao?
All he wanted was to gain her favor, but instead, he’d ended up being someone she wanted out of sight.
Suddenly, from the corner of his eye, Chen Mo noticed a car approaching from a nearby turn.
It was Xu Hao’s car.
He hadn’t left after all.
Xu Hao, after saying goodbye to Xia Qingge, hadn’t driven off immediately. He knew Chen Mo, the protagonist, was lurking nearby. Leaving too soon might activate some ridiculous protagonist halo, causing him to reconcile with the female lead.
So Xu Hao decided to stick around and observe the situation.
Now, seeing that Chen Mo and Xia Qingge had completely fallen out, he felt immensely satisfied.
With a smirk, he floored the gas pedal and sped off.
[Ding! Chen Mo is enraged. Emotional value +888.]
Seeing Xu Hao’s car speeding away, Chen Mo cursed under his breath and angrily gave chase.
He had thought himself powerful, yet here he was, unknowingly being played like a fool by an ordinary man.
And it had taken him this long to realize it.
Reflecting on the situation, Chen Mo understood that Xu Hao had noticed him long ago. The fact that Xu Hao had circled the city for half an hour, effectively treating him like a dog on a leash, only made Chen Mo’s blood boil.
Chen Mo’s rage exploded as he mustered every ounce of energy to chase after the car.
He needed an explanation!
However, his earlier half-hour sprint had already drained him. He was utterly spent, his strength completely depleted.
After running a short distance, Chen Mo had no choice but to stop, panting heavily as he watched Xu Hao’s car vanish into the distance.
When Xu Hao returned to his villa, Su Wanqiu was still awake.
She sat on the sofa in a silk nightgown, reviewing some documents. Every now and then, she’d glance toward the door.
The moment Xu Hao entered, she quickly lowered her head, pretending to focus on her work.
“Your file is upside down,” Xu Hao’s voice came from behind her, startling her.
Flustered, she quickly adjusted the document.
“Huh… wait… something’s wrong…”
Now the document was truly upside down; it hadn’t been before.
Blushing with embarrassment, Su Wanqiu shot Xu Hao a glare.
This man! He was always teasing her.
But that glare froze as her gaze locked onto him.
The Scene: A Heart-Pounding Moment with Su Wanqiu
Su Wanqiu found herself unable to look away from Xu Hao. He seemed younger, more handsome, and undeniably more charming. Her heartbeat inexplicably quickened.
[Ding! Su Wanqiu is flustered. Emotional value +789.]
Xu Hao, finding her reaction amusing, pulled her into his arms effortlessly.
“Wanqiu, were you waiting for your husband to come home?” he teased, a smug satisfaction lighting up his face.
Not long ago, Su Wanqiu had been cold and even hostile toward him. Yet, in just a few days, she had softened entirely under his influence. This transformation was the result of his relentless efforts day and night.
In the past, being embraced by Xu Hao would have left Su Wanqiu stiff and awkward. But now, she was used to it. After numerous intimate moments, they had come to know every side of each other, leaving no secrets between them.
“I… I wasn’t…” Su Wanqiu stammered, her voice tinged with nervousness as he hit the nail on the head.
Xu Hao leaned closer, his breath warm against her ear. “Don’t pretend. Dressed like this, you’ve been thinking about it, haven’t you?”
Her mind went blank for a moment before her face turned red with embarrassment and anger.
She had been waiting for him to come back, yes, but not for that!
What did he take her for? Did he really think her thoughts revolved solely around that 20 cm of his?
“Fine, if you say you haven’t, I’ll take your word for it. Let’s get started now,” Xu Hao quipped.
“I wasn’t thinking about it!” Su Wanqiu was on the verge of tears, overwhelmed by his teasing.
But then, something shifted in her mind. Clenching her teeth, she resolved to prove herself.
If he insists I was thinking about it, then I’ll let him see just how much.
In the past, Xu Hao always came out victorious. However, last night, she had managed to fight him to a draw. Tonight, she was determined to make him admit defeat.
Seeing her determination, Xu Hao took his time, deliberately slowing the pace.
“What’s wrong? Are you scared now?”
By this point, Su Wanqiu had already knelt before him, looking up with a mix of determination and inquiry in her eyes.
“Scared? Me?” she scoffed internally. “Tonight, you’ll see what I’m capable of.”
Xu Hao smirked, his expression dismissive. He reached for a bag and pulled out a bunny girl outfit, placing it on the sofa.
“Before we officially begin, you’ll put this on,” he said, his tone calm yet commanding.
Su Wanqiu froze, her gaze falling on the outfit. Her face flushed crimson as she recoiled.
The thought of wearing something so revealing almost made her want to bite him out of sheer frustration. She shook her head furiously.
“No, absolutely not!”
“This isn’t up for negotiation,” Xu Hao replied, his voice firm.