A sharp pain instantly swept across half of his face.

Chen Hao lay on the ground, his mind buzzing.

It took me several seconds to recover from the dizziness.

He covered his burning, swollen cheek, his eyes instantly blazing with fury.

To be slapped across the face in public, right in the middle of your carefully planned confession scene!

With so many colleagues and passersby watching, he completely lost face!

"Who the hell are you?! How dare you hit me?!"

Chen Hao roared, completely losing control of his emotions.

He raised his hand and tossed the bouquet of roses to a girl watching the commotion.

He struggled to his feet, his anger surging, and he clenched his fists, ready to charge forward and attack.

The group of friends who had come specifically to support them finally came to their senses.

The playful smile on his face vanished instantly, replaced entirely by ferocity.

Several people quickly surrounded him, staring intently at Lin Yuan.

His expression was grim, and he seemed poised to strike.

The atmosphere instantly became tense, and a fight could break out at any moment.

Lin Wanrou, standing at the back of the crowd, was completely stunned.

She stared blankly at the tall, straight back blocking her way, her mind completely blank.

When did Lin Yuan arrive?

How long did he watch?

Did he see everything that happened just now, from everyone making a fuss to Chen Hao's persistent pestering?

Will he overthink things and misunderstand me?

Countless thoughts rushed into her mind in an instant, causing her to become confused.

This is completely different from the Lin Yuan of the past.

In the past, he would have been timid and cowardly, and would have felt embarrassed and ashamed in such a situation, daring not to speak out against it.

But today, he was decisive and domineering, directly protecting her.

The contrast was so great that she couldn't believe it.

Just when the atmosphere in the room reached its most tense point.

Facing the enraged Chen Hao and his group of cronies charging towards them.

Lin Yuan stood still, his expression utterly calm.

There was no trace of panic, only a chilling coldness.

He looked up at Chen Hao, his voice not loud, but clearly carrying throughout the entire room.

"You ask who I am?"

"Then I'll tell you clearly."

"I am Lin Wanrou's husband!"

The moment those words were spoken, the entire room trembled slightly.

Lin Yuan's gaze darkened, and he continued speaking, each word forceful.

"I have another question for you."

"Knowing that she has a husband, he still made a scene in public, gave her a car and confessed his love, and harassed my wife relentlessly."

"What do you mean?"

The blunt question instantly silenced Chen Hao, leaving him speechless and his face turning ashen.

His arrogant and domineering attitude just now seemed particularly ridiculous at this moment.

The surrounding crowd instantly fell silent.

Everyone stared at Lin Yuan, who remained calm and composed in the center of the arena.

My understanding began to waver for the first time.

This is the man Chen Hao called a piece of trash.

It seems... completely different from what was rumored.

Husband?

Upon hearing those two words, Chen Hao instantly laughed in anger.

He covered his swollen and burning cheek, his eyes filled with extreme malice, his face full of disdain and mockery.

"How dare you call yourself Wanrou's husband?"

"I've found out everything clearly!"

"You spend your days idly, doing nothing but sponging off your parents and playing cards. Do you even deserve her?"

Chen Hao took a step forward, his imposing manner and his voice suddenly rising, deliberately making sure everyone in the room could hear him.

"Following you means a lifetime of hardship for Wanrou!"

"I pursued her to give her a chance to escape her misery! Not only are you ungrateful, but you even dared to hit me?"

Several of his cronies immediately chimed in, echoing his sentiments.

"Exactly! Brother Chen is right!"

"You're incompetent at keeping your wife, yet you blame others for pursuing her?"

"Apologize to Brother Chen right now and pay him compensation, or this isn't over!"

Several people surrounded him, eyeing him menacingly, looking like they wanted to use their power to bully Lin Yuan.

The surrounding onlookers also started discussing it.

"That's true, Lin Yuan really hasn't had a proper job."

"Chen Hao is such a good catch, no wonder he dares to pursue her so boldly."

"This is troublesome. Lin Yuan started the fight, so he's in the wrong."

Doubts and biased opinions arose one after another.

Listening to the discussions of the crowd, Chen Hao felt even more confident.

He stared intently at Lin Yuan, his face full of arrogance.

"Kid, I'm not going to waste my breath on you!"

"Or, divorce Wanrou immediately and grant us your wish."

"Or, I'll call the police right now for what happened today—you hit someone!"

"We'll see who loses face when they pay compensation and have a criminal record!"

In his view, Lin Yuan was just an ordinary person with no redeeming qualities, and he wouldn't dare to confront him head-on.

Despite the public outcry and Chen Hao's threats, Lin Yuan remained completely unfazed.

He glanced indifferently at Chen Hao, his tone icy, each word ringing with conviction.

Whether a marriage is suitable or not is a matter between the two of us.

"It's none of your business to tell others what to do."

The moment the words fell, before Chen Hao and the others could react...

Lin Yuan simply turned to the side and stretched out his long arm.

With a sudden burst of strength, he pulled Lin Wanrou tightly into his arms!

The movements were swift and decisive, forceful and domineering, without the slightest hesitation.

Whether she liked it or not, at this moment, he wanted everyone to see clearly.

Who is Lin Wanrou's man?

In critical moments, you have to take the initiative.

How can you know where the other party's bottom line is if you don't make a move?

The sudden hug left Lin Wanrou frozen in place.

My mind went blank; I was completely stunned.

She and Lin Yuan have been married for so long, and they have always treated each other with respect, sleeping in separate beds.

The two maintained a clear distance from each other and never had any intimate contact.

This was the first time in her life that Lin Yuan had held her so tightly in his arms.

His warm chest was firm and reliable, carrying his unique cool aura, which enveloped her completely.

The stark contrast instantly overwhelmed her.

She subconsciously raised her hand and struggled slightly, trying to break free.

Lin Yuan's embrace was extremely firm, tight but not constricting, yet it held her firmly in place, making it impossible for her to break free.

At the same time, countless eyes around them focused on the two of them.

All the onlookers, colleagues, and Chen Hao and his friends were stunned.

The entire room fell silent instantly.

The previously noisy discussions vanished without a trace.

Lin Wanrou's cheeks flushed instantly, and her ears felt a little hot.

Under the watchful eyes of countless people, a sense of shame instantly welled up in my heart.

But looking at the tall, taut back of the man in front of her, and feeling his protective posture, she could see him.

Her heart suddenly softened.

She knew that Lin Yuan had acted in public and asserted his dominance in order to protect her.

If she insisted on breaking free now, she would only embarrass Lin Yuan in front of everyone and make him lose face.

After hesitating for two seconds, Lin Wanrou slowly lowered her struggling hands.

She bit her lip and obediently let him hold her.

They embraced each other, pressed close together.

The atmosphere instantly became subtle and ambiguous.

Chen Hao, standing opposite the crowd, instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

The smugness, arrogance, and confidence in his eyes shattered completely, leaving only overwhelming jealousy and anger.

He meticulously planned the entire event, showering the audience with gifts, including cars, and publicly expressing his feelings.

The person she had schemed so hard to obtain was now being held safely in her husband's arms.

This scene was like a resounding slap across his face!

It's both glaring and embarrassing!

As Lin Yuan felt the girl's gentleness in his arms, the coldness in his eyes eased slightly, but it remained sharp and intimidating.

He raised his eyes and stared coldly at Chen Hao, whose face was ashen. His voice was not loud, but it resounded throughout the room.

"Did you see clearly?"

"She's my wife, and she always will be."

"If you dare to harass me again, it won't be as simple as just a slap."

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