Before the morning class, Qin Yunhan finished freshening up and was ready to call Mu Zhaozhao to go to the classroom together.

“Yunhan, how do you think my calligraphy looks?” Mu Zhaozhao carefully spread a long piece of paper on the table, revealing a piece of brush calligraphy. The characters on it were words of blessing for a grand birthday. Mu Zhaozhao had stayed up until the early hours of the morning to finish it. She had written it over thirty times, and this was the one she thought was the best.

“If Grandpa Mu knew you only slept two or three hours last night just to write a beautiful piece of calligraphy for him, he’d be grinning from ear to ear. He wouldn’t care how well it’s written,” Qin Yunhan said.

“This is important. My grandpa is a renowned calligrapher. He taught me how to write by hand. If I don’t write well, wouldn’t it be a disgrace to him?”

“I don’t understand calligraphy at all. To be honest, I think all your pieces look good. I can’t tell the difference,” Qin Yunhan said with an embarrassed smile.

“Forget it, I’ll just choose this one.” Mu Zhaozhao decided to go with her own judgment and carefully rolled up the piece she thought was best.

“Yunhan, let’s go have breakfast and then head to class,” Mu Zhaozhao said, taking out the key to lock the door.

Qin Yunhan left the room, stepped out, and said, “Let’s skip breakfast and save some room for the birthday banquet.”

…

“Mu Zhaozhao’s grandpa is celebrating his birthday today.”

Hearing the conversation through his earpiece, Wang Haoran received an important piece of information. He speculated that the birthday banquet of Mu Cong might not be peaceful. In urban novels, places like KTVs, bars, and birthday banquets are often hotspots for the protagonist to show off and slap faces.

Mu Cong himself is also a supporting character. With both female leads, Qin Yunhan and Mu Zhaozhao, attending the banquet, the likelihood of a plot unfolding is high. With this in mind, Wang Haoran immediately took out his phone and called Wang Xiang.

“Dear son, are you short on money? How much do you need? I’ll transfer it to you right away,” Wang Xiang said as soon as he answered the call.

“It’s not about money. I have something to ask you. Do you know Mu Cong?”

“Did Mu Cong offend you? He’s really asking for it, being so arrogant just because he’s into calligraphy. Tell me, son, how should I deal with him?” Wang Xiang said angrily.

Wang Haoran was momentarily surprised by Wang Xiang’s thought process.

“He didn’t offend me. I know he’s celebrating his birthday today, so I wanted to ask if you know him. If you do, I’d like to use your name to attend the birthday banquet with you.”

“I wouldn’t say I know him, but I have a friend who bought calligraphy from him. I’ve met him a few times.”

“That’s enough. Prepare a gift, and bring a medical team and a security team to congratulate Mu Cong.”

“I understand the gift, but what’s with the medical team and security?”

“Don’t worry about it, just bring them. If anyone asks, say it’s for your own protection.”

“Alright then.”

“I’ll join you after class. We’ll be in touch.”

After finishing the call, Wang Haoran hung up.

The morning classes passed quickly. After the bell rang, students gradually left the classroom. Wang Haoran slowly made his way to the school gate. On the way, he “accidentally” ran into Qin Yunhan and Mu Zhaozhao.

“Hey, Wang Haoran, are you going out for lunch?” Qin Yunhan greeted him and asked.

“My dad said he’s attending a birthday banquet for a renowned calligrapher and wants to take me along to gain some experience,” Wang Haoran replied.

Upon hearing this, Mu Zhaozhao’s heart skipped a beat, and she couldn’t help but ask, “The calligrapher your dad mentioned, is his surname Mu?”

“Yes, how did you know?” Wang Haoran feigned surprise.

“If I’m not mistaken, you’re talking about my grandpa. He’s hosting a birthday banquet at the Grand Hotel today.”

“Yes, that’s where I’m going. I even met your grandpa yesterday. I didn’t realize he was a renowned calligrapher,” Wang Haoran suggested. “Since we’re going to the same place, let’s go together.”

The kidnappers who attempted to abduct Qin Yunhan last time might still be targeting her. Wang Haoran wanted to be prepared. If he could save Qin Yunhan again, he could earn more favorability points.

“Sure.”

Qin Yunhan and Mu Zhaozhao naturally didn’t oppose Wang Haoran’s suggestion. After leaving the school gate, the three of them got into the Cullinan and headed to the Grand Hotel. Along the way, Wang Haoran used his X-ray vision to scan the surrounding vehicles, trying to spot any suspicious individuals. However, by the time they reached the Grand Hotel, he hadn’t found anyone suspicious.

The hotel’s first-floor banquet hall had been fully booked. Guests arriving to congratulate Mu Cong presented their invitations to the receptionists outside the banquet hall and entered one by one. Wang Haoran, Qin Yunhan, and Mu Zhaozhao didn’t have invitations, but the banquet hall staff recognized Mu Zhaozhao and Qin Yunhan and respectfully let them in. As for Wang Haoran, Wang Xiang had already informed them in advance. The receptionists knew he was the young master of the Wang Group. Even if they had a hundred guts, they wouldn’t dare to stop him.

The three were invited into the banquet hall. However, they hadn’t gone far when they heard a commotion behind them.

“Where did this high school student come from, trying to crash the banquet?”

“I was invited by your Master Mu as a distinguished guest.”

“Distinguished guest? Where’s your invitation?”

“I don’t have an invitation.”

“Without an invitation, get lost. Don’t block the way and risk offending other guests. You can’t afford the consequences.”

“You’re looking down on me. Are you sure you won’t let me in? You’ll regret it.”

“Move along, don’t block the door.”

“Fine, I won’t block the door. I’ll wait on the side. You’ll see soon enough!”

“You sure talk big. I’ll be waiting to see what you can do.”

Wang Haoran, Qin Yunhan, and Mu Zhaozhao turned around and saw Xiao Yifeng. Qin Yunhan and Mu Zhaozhao were both surprised. Clearly, they hadn’t expected Xiao Yifeng to appear here. Wang Haoran, however, remained calm, not finding it strange at all. With the birthday banquet ready and both female leads present, how could the protagonist not come to show off?

“What is this country bumpkin doing here? Did he follow us?” Qin Yunhan felt annoyed just seeing Xiao Yifeng.

“He doesn’t seem to have noticed us yet. It doesn’t look like it,” Mu Zhaozhao said.

“Forget it, let’s not bother with him. He can’t get in anyway. Let’s go see your grandpa,” Qin Yunhan said.

Qin Yunhan and Mu Zhaozhao left first. Wang Haoran, however, didn’t leave. Since the protagonist came to the birthday banquet, how could he not get in? The rude receptionist was likely just a tool to be slapped in the face. With this in mind, Wang Haoran immediately walked towards the banquet hall entrance.

“I know this person. Let him in,” Wang Haoran said to the receptionist.

“Yes, Young Master Wang.” The receptionist didn’t hesitate, nodding respectfully and no longer blocking Xiao Yifeng.

[Ding, the host prevented the protagonist Xiao Yifeng from slapping the snobbish receptionist, earning 200 villain points!]

Wang Haoran happily received a small reward. So what if he’s the protagonist? Trying to show off and slap faces in my presence? No way!