C10 Beastlike

"Don't spout nonsense here!"

Old Wangba was visibly agitated, his gaze fixed on Lin Hao with such intensity it seemed he might leap at him any moment.

Lin Hao offered a cold smile, gesturing towards Xiao Ou, "Really? Then go ahead, punch her in the stomach. If you're willing, it's ten thousand per punch—I'll pay you right now!"

Lee Ruolan's expression tightened as she turned to Old Wangba. "Zhao Dafu, is he telling the truth?"

"Ruolan, you..."

"So what if it is?"

Chen Ou couldn't contain herself any longer, striding forward with the stance of a brawler.

"All you do is spend money. When have you ever taken on any of his burdens? You fancy yourself a decorative piece, but you're just plain. Don't fool yourself into thinking your flirtations will work on every man!"

"Dafu is only playing with you, and I'm fine with that. After all, his heart and loyalty lie with me. As for my man, the occasional fast food isn't really an issue, is it?"

"You..."

Lee Ruolan shot Zhao Dafu a furious look. "Zhao Dafu, is she speaking the truth?"

"Ah, Ruolan, you..."

Zhao Dafu let out a deep sigh.

With things as they were, how could Lee Ruolan remain oblivious to the truth?

She glared at Chen Ou, lunging forward to grab and shake her arm violently.

"You scheming witch, I... I'll kill you, I..."

"That's enough!"

"Smack!"

Zhao Dafu stepped in, delivering a fierce slap across Lee Ruolan's face.

Clearly desperate to defend Chen Ou, he showed no restraint. The forceful slap sent Lee Ruolan tumbling to the ground, crashing against the car door.

"You, how dare you hit me?"

Lee Ruolan's eyes widened, tears streaming down her face.

"Now that you know, there's no point in hiding it. If you're willing to stay, I might help you rise higher!"

"But if you keep causing trouble and dare to harm Chen Ou, don't expect me to be nice!"

Zhao Dafu's face had turned from affection to anger in an instant. Just a minute before, he had been doting on Lee Ruolan, but now he faced her with fury.

"You're despicable, you..."

Lee Ruolan couldn't contain her fury any longer. She collapsed to the ground, kicking and screaming in a fit of rage.

Lin Hao, witnessing the spectacle, caught the attention of the attractive saleswoman with a wave of his hand.

"Huh?"

She snapped to attention and turned to Lin Hao. "Sorry, I..."

"No worries. Could you call security and settle my bill while you're at it?"

"Sure thing, I'm on it!"

With a nod, the saleswoman hurried off.

Lin Hao glanced down at Lee Ruolan, his face a mask of indifference. "Struggling for something that isn't yours is just a waste of effort."

With those words, he strode off toward the signing room.

In about thirty minutes, Lin Hao had purchased a car in full and smoothly drove off with a temporary license plate.

As he exited the garage, Lee Ruolan and her companions were still causing a commotion at the dealership's entrance, surrounded by a number of security guards and a crowd of onlookers.

"How disgraceful!" Lin Hao muttered under his breath, honking the horn to clear the way so he could leave this chaos behind.

The crowd dispersed, but Lee Ruolan rushed over, pounding on the door of his new car. Lin Hao winced inwardly; this was his first car, and her banging on it was like a blow to his heart.

"What do you want?" he asked, rolling down the window, his patience wearing thin.

"Get out and help me!" Lee Ruolan commanded.

Once upon a time, Lin Hao would have jumped at her command, but times had changed. If she hadn't been clinging to the door, he wouldn't have even considered stepping out.

"Over here!"

No sooner had Lin Hao stepped out than Lee Ruolan grabbed his arm and dragged him toward Zhao Dafu.

"Zhao Dafu, don't flatter yourself. I, Lee Ruolan, can be just as fabulous without you!"

"He can make enough for a Mercedes in just a few days. You think you're something special? I must have been blind to have ever followed you!"

Zhao Dafu's face reddened with humiliation as she pointed and berated him. He tried to walk away, but Lee Ruolan gripped Lin Hao's arm, blocking their path.

"Lin Hao, make it clear to him that this car was a purchase intended for me," Lee Ruolan demanded. "He needs to recognize his own insignificance, especially after having the audacity to deceive me!"

Lee Ruolan was undeniably self-absorbed.

She convinced herself that Lin Hao's disruption at the company was a demonstration of his love for her.

Now, she believed that if she were to reconsider, he would surely welcome her back with open arms.

If only that were true...

"Cut the act!" Lin Hao wrenched his arm away from Lee Ruolan and scoffed, "I wouldn't be caught dead driving a second-hand car, much less taking back a second-hand woman!"

"What's more, I'd rather wreck this car than hand it over to you. You're simply not deserving."

Lin Hao's blunt words left everyone speechless.

Had he really changed that much in just two days? No, it hadn't even been a full two days.

Lee Ruolan stared at Lin Hao in disbelief, "Lin... Lin Hao, are you hearing yourself? I'm your girlfriend. Remember how you used to profess your undying love for me? And now..."

"Ha, that was then," Lin Hao retorted with a cold laugh. "You've been with someone else, and now you expect to waltz back to me as if nothing happened? Do you see me as a backup plan?"

"Sorry, but I'm not like you. I'm not that despicable. I'll concede that I once had feelings for you, but now? I feel nothing. The thought of you is so repulsive... even if you were naked on a bed, I'd need to cleanse my eyes after a mere glance!"

Lin Hao spared no consideration for her feelings, and Chen Ou at his side couldn't contain his laughter.

"Hahaha, look at you, still putting on airs when he's clearly not interested, Miss Green Tea," Chen Ou chortled with glee.

Even Zhao Dafu, standing nearby, couldn't suppress a smirk.

"Don't get too carried away with your laughter," Lin Hao snapped at Chen Ou. "You're no better, playing the other man. This old coot's been married back in the village. If you doubt me, take him down to the Civil Affairs Bureau and check his records. Don't be fooled, counting your money while being played for a fool!"

"And just so you know, he doesn't just have a wife in the village. He's secured his position because he's the kept man of a corpulent shareholder in her fifties at your company. You're nothing but a pet's pet. To put it bluntly, you and that woman are cut from the same cloth. If he's a beast, then you're even less than that!"

Lin Hao's revelation left Chen Ou frozen in place, while Zhao Dafu's eyes bulged with astonishment.

The details Lin Hao had just disclosed were closely guarded secrets, ones he had never shared with outsiders. Even the old, portly man had forbidden their disclosure.

Yet, how could Lin Hao possibly be aware of them, and with such clarity?

"Tell me, is this the truth?"

Chen Ou was no fool. She noticed something off in Zhao Dafu's gaze, and with a firm grip on his arm, she demanded an explanation, her voice tinged with anger.