Chapter 176

From this point alone, it was clear that Xu Hao was definitely not a good person.

He hid it far too deeply.

Zheng Feifan grew increasingly suspicious that his father's death was inextricably linked to Xu Hao…

[Ding… Zheng Feifan was burning with anger, Emotion Points + 789…]

Xu Hao, who was teaching Xiao Wanling the Tea Ceremony, noticed the System prompt in his mind and raised an eyebrow slightly.

He soon discovered Zheng Feifan hiding in the dark.

Since he had already been discovered,

he simply stopped covering it up.

His personal bodyguard, Bai Ling, was right by his side, and her strength was even greater than the protagonist's.

Although he might not be able to kill Zheng Feifan due to the Protagonist Halo,

the other party needn't even think about harming him either.

Why not take this opportunity to farm another wave of Emotion Points?

With thoughts flashing through his mind, various ideas popped up.

Noticing a mistake in one of Xiao Wanling's steps, he immediately spoke up.

"Wanling, you made a mistake here. You need to do this like this first, and then like that…"

Xu Hao pointed out the place where Xiao Wanling made a mistake.

His face involuntarily drew closer, almost pressing against hers.

This scene fell into Zheng Feifan's eyes, making him tremble all over with rage, his eyes turning bloodshot as he completely snapped.

He couldn't help stepping out.

"What are you two doing?"

Hearing the loud roar, Xiao Wanling, who was concentrating on making tea, was startled.

She hurriedly turned her head to look.

Her lips thus brushed against Xu Hao's cheek…

Zheng Feifan's expression turned even greener.

His heart tightened, and he blamed himself for being too impulsive.

If Xu Hao and Xiao Wanling were just teaching hand-in-hand and nothing else inappropriate had happened,

wouldn't his shout just let Xu Hao take advantage of her?

He had harmed Xiao Wanling.

[Ding… Zheng Feifan's hatred soared to the heavens, Emotion Points + 879…]

[Ding… Zheng Feifan felt immense self-blame, Emotion Points + 978…]

They had been in the middle of intimate teaching with Xu Hao.

Suddenly discovered by an outsider, Xiao Wanling was somewhat at a loss.

She felt a bit like a mistress caught in the act.

However, when she saw that the newcomer was Zheng Feifan, she breathed a sigh of relief.

It was good that it wasn't Su Wanqiu or the Xu Family sisters.

"Feifan, when did you arrive?"

Xu Hao seemed somewhat surprised by his appearance and immediately explained,

"Don't misunderstand. I'm just teaching Wanling the Tea Ceremony, so don't overthink it."

Xiao Wanling's heart relaxed.

Indeed.

They hadn't done anything; they really were just making tea.

It wasn't like she was caught when she was drinking tea in the study.

Thus, she nodded in agreement.

"That's right, I asked Uncle Xu to teach me…"

"Why did you come here?"

After offering an explanation, Xiao Wanling frowned and looked at Zheng Feifan with an unfriendly expression.

She was thoroughly enjoying learning the Tea Ceremony, and being suddenly interrupted by this fellow made her very unhappy.

Zheng Feifan's mouth twitched.

You two call this teaching the Tea Ceremony?

You damn well pressed right against each other.

If you both weren't still wearing clothes, he would have definitely thought you were doing something bad…

Seeing Xu Hao's breezy and calm expression made Zheng Feifan furious.

He was clearly deceiving a young girl, yet he put on such an innocent look.

He couldn't help recalling when he used to be completely fooled by him.

He sneered.

"Since when does teaching someone to make tea require hugging and embracing? Who teaches the Tea Ceremony like you two?"

"Xu Hao, your methods of fooling people are truly brilliant."

Xu Hao gave a "bitter smile."

"Feifan, you really misunderstood. Hand-in-hand teaching makes it easier to master…"

Displeased with Zheng Feifan's tone, Xiao Wanling immediately objected and spoke coldly.

"Zheng Feifan, what kind of tone is that? I asked Uncle Xu to teach me the Tea Ceremony, and I was the one who proposed the hand-in-hand teaching. What do you want?"

Xiao Wanling didn't have a shred of favorable impression toward this scoundrel and ruffian who always delayed paying rent.

Now she felt growing disgust toward him.

He spoke as if Uncle Xu were some sort of monstrous villain.

If it really were as Zheng Feifan said, that Uncle Xu was deceiving her, she wouldn't say anything…

But as it happened, all of this was what she asked Uncle Xu to teach her.

This included the standing hand-in-hand teaching as well.

How could she blame it on Uncle Xu?

Although Uncle Xu was sometimes quite bad and often pulled her into the study…

That was also because she was standing during the lesson and couldn't control it.

As the saying goes, men understand men best.

How could Zheng Feifan not know what tricks Xu Hao was playing?

Seeing Xiao Wanling acting like she had been sold yet still helping count the money for Xu Hao,

Zheng Feifan held his breath, finding it hard to breathe.

"Sister Wanling, can't you still see Xu Hao's intentions?"

"How old is he? Could he not know that men and women should not touch when giving or receiving things? He definitely has ulterior motives toward you."

"Enough…"

Xiao Wanling felt a wave of awkwardness.

What was with Zheng Feifan's earnest posture as if he were looking out for her own good?

Afraid that Uncle Xu would misunderstand because of this, she hurriedly interrupted.

"Uncle Xu is not that kind of person, furthermore…"

Her tone changed.

"This is a matter between Uncle Xu and me. Is it any of your business? You're poking your nose into other people's business like a dog meddling in a rat's affairs."

[Ding… Zheng Feifan's mood dropped, Emotion Points + 432…]

Zheng Feifan froze, filled with bitterness.

That's right!

What relationship did he have with Xiao Wanling?

He was merely a tenant who owed her money.

What qualification did he have to manage her affairs?

His kind intentions ended up being treated like a donkey's liver and lungs.