C8 Dream On!

Soon after, a waiter arrived with an array of beer, specialty snacks, and the room's ambiance quickly turned vibrant.

"Big Brother Wang Xiao, are you not fond of this kind of vibe? If it's not to your liking, we can head out," Tong Waner said to him, her voice tinged with timidity.

She suspected that Wang Xiao, who usually shunned lively scenes, was here merely to indulge her.

"How could that be? I'm actually enjoying myself," Wang Xiao replied, his lips curving into a reassuring smile.

His earlier grimace was due to noticing Chen Jie sneaking out of the room for reasons unknown. He hadn't expected Tong Waner to catch such a fleeting shift in his expression.

Faced with Tong Waner's skeptical look, Wang Xiao felt compelled to demonstrate his genuine comfort with the setting.

He turned to a chubby guy holding a microphone and said, "Lil' Fatty, pass me the mic."

"Big Brother Wang Xiao, are you going to..."

Tong Waner's eyes grew wide as she gazed at Wang Xiao, a flicker of disbelief crossing her mind.

Wasn't Big Brother Wang Xiao known for never singing?

Having queued up a song, Wang Xiao stepped into the center of the room. With all eyes on him, he announced, "This next song, 'Love Confession Balloon,' goes out to my wife, Tong Waner. I hope she enjoys it."

His declaration sent the room into an uproar.

Awoo...

The howls of the guys and the shrieks of the girls intermingled, echoing throughout the room.

"Big Brother Wang Xiao!"

In a heartbeat, Tong Waner felt the collective gaze of the room upon her. Her cheeks blushed a deep crimson, her eyes darting about, a mix of embarrassment and elation swirling in her heart.

How could he call her his wife in front of everyone?

So embarrassing, yet so thrilling!

Tong Waner bit her lip gently and bowed her head, her bashful demeanor utterly enchanting, drawing admiring glances from the guys around her.

"Damn it, Wang Xiao, you dare to make a move on my girl!"

At that moment, Chen Jie stormed back into the room. Catching sight of the spectacle, rage flared in his eyes. His fists clenched, he fixed a seething glare on Wang Xiao.

Wang Xiao had already started crooning "Confession Balloon," his magnetic voice instantly filling the private room.

Whoosh...

All the classmates were suddenly abuzz with excitement. It was their first time hearing Wang Xiao sing so beautifully. They were completely captivated, not even realizing when the song had ended.

After a moment, they snapped out of their reverie and burst into excited applause.

"Waner, did your ears just fall in love?"

After finishing the song, Wang Xiao returned to his seat and teased Tong Waner with a grin.

Tong Waner blushed at his words, ready to scold Wang Xiao for keeping such a lovely singing voice from her.

But just then, a commotion from outside the private room cut her off.

Wang Xiao's eyebrows lifted as he caught Chen Jie's eye. Noticing the cold glint in Chen Jie's gaze, he chuckled to himself.

"So, sneaking out was part of a plot, huh?"

"Let's see what kind of game you're planning to play!"

The private room door swung open.

"Hey, what have we here? Quite the lively scene, and so many beauties too."

A mocking voice echoed from the doorway.

A sleazy, portly man with a leering grin sauntered in, his eyes roving over the young female students. Two burly henchmen followed close behind.

Feeling the man's lecherous stare, several of the girls instinctively sought refuge behind their male classmates.

"Who are you? Didn't you realize this room is already taken?"

Before Chen Jie could respond, Zhang San stood up and confronted the sleazy man.

But before Zhang San could finish, one of the man's henchmen struck, slapping Zhang San across the face and bellowing, "Impudent! Do you not know who I am? I'm Big Brother Pig, and I run the show at Number Twelve on the Outer Beach!"

Zhang San's cheek swelled from the slap, and he was too frightened to utter another word.

"Hey, don't frighten these lovely young ladies."

Big Brother Pig leered, eyeing the pretty female students with a chuckle. "Seems like I'm in luck tonight. With so many beautiful girls, I'm set for some fun."

The girls burst into tears at his words, while the boys turned ashen, yet they bravely shielded the girls they fancied.

Big Brother Pig threw a glance at Chen Jie; their eyes met, and a smirk played on their lips.

Wang Xiao caught the subtle exchange and inwardly scoffed.

"Hey, this chick's pretty hot. How about a little fun with me?"

Big Brother Pig's gaze roamed the room, finally settling on Tong Waner with a gleam in his eye and a sly grin on his face.

Tong Waner's brows knit together as she felt his leering stare, her heart racing. Yet, remembering Wang Xiao was by her side, she managed to stay composed.

The female students' faces were etched with concern as Big Brother Pig eyed Tong Waner, and the male students seethed with anger, fists clenched, though none dared to confront him.

They longed to defend Tong Waner but were no match for a thug like Big Brother Pig—they were just regular students.

"Sweetheart, heard what Big Brother Pig said? Come along quietly now!"

Two of his cronies snickered and lunged for Tong Waner.

Wang Xiao, protect Tong Waner—she's your girlfriend!

The students' eyes turned to Wang Xiao, hoping he'd rise to the occasion and safeguard Tong Waner.

Yet, there he sat, motionless, as if paralyzed by fear of Big Brother Pig.

"How can Wang Xiao be so spineless? His girlfriend is about to be harassed, and he won't even stand up for her?"

"Waner really chose the wrong guy. How could she fall for such a coward?"

The students' eyes filled with contempt for Wang Xiao, their whispers dripping with derision.

Wang Xiao, unfazed by the murmurs, kept his cool demeanor.

As disdain for Wang Xiao spread, Chen Jie's lips twisted into a cold smirk. Sensing the moment was ripe, he stood and barked, "Big Brother Pig, back off. These are my classmates!"

The two henchmen halted in their tracks as Big Brother Pig, seemingly noticing Chen Jie for the first time, chuckled and said, "Well, if it isn't Young Master Chen! I never expected to see you here. It's like a flood has hit the Dragon King's Temple!"

However, his demeanor quickly shifted to one of seriousness as he addressed Chen Jie, "But as you know, I have a certain taste, and it's not every day you come across such a beauty..."

Big Brother Pig paused there, his icy stare fixed on Chen Jie, a silent warning not to interfere.

The other students shivered slightly under the weight of Big Brother Pig's chilling gaze, too scared to even breathe too loudly.

"Big Brother Pig, that girl is my girlfriend. Could you perhaps show some leniency? Here's three thousand yuan, consider it a treat for the boys," Chen Jie proposed with a smile, pulling out a wad of cash and handing it over to Big Brother Pig.

"Alright then. Since Young Master Chen has put it that way, I'll give you this respect today. But surely it's not too much to ask for your girlfriend to share a drink with me, is it?" Big Brother Pig replied with a sly wink, accepting the money with a knowing grin.

With Chen Jie's smooth handling of the situation, the female students' gazes were filled with admiration, and even the male students looked at him with respect. In contrast, their glances towards Wang Xiao were filled with contempt.

"He can't even protect his own woman. What a pathetic excuse for a man."

"Chen Jie is the one who's truly dependable!"

"Absolutely, no problem at all," Chen Jie agreed, turning to Tong Waner with a smile. "Waner, come and toast Big Brother Pig."

Securing Tong Waner's affections for a mere three thousand dollars was an absolute steal.

"Haha, you think my wife is going to toast you lot? You must be dreaming!" Wang Xiao interjected with a cold laugh before Tong Waner could respond.

He had finally caught on to Chen Jie's intentions, recognizing the tired trope of a hero saving the damsel. Without wasting another word, he stepped forward to confront the situation.