Chapter 207: Chapter 207 A Scam
It seems that from the start, this was a trap set specifically for Chen Xiaoxiao.
Some people might be too naive to see it.
While others might have noticed, they didn’t want to meddle in others’ affairs. Although they wouldn’t make a big deal out of it, they pretended to be oblivious.
He had said it had been so long since they had last seen each other, so why suddenly organize such a class reunion?
At this moment, he couldn’t help but glance in Wang Yong’s direction.
Upon closer inspection, Wang Yong’s face was flushed from drinking, looking completely intoxicated as if he was unaware of the situation.
Not only that, but he was also holding onto someone else, boasting about something.
Clearly at this moment, Chen Xiaoxiao was also close to her limit. She’s been forced to drink one cup after another, and if she were to refuse, others might accuse her of being ungrateful or develop negative opinions about her, forcing her to continue enduring.
Until, at last, she could hardly stand.
The guys beside her kept egging her on relentlessly.
"Hey, what’s the matter? Can’t our beautiful Chen keep drinking?"
"No way, perhaps she can. I think her tolerance is quite good, you really worry too much."
"Exactly, stop talking nonsense."
They were like a duo of a comic dialogue, playing supporting and opposing roles.
At first, Liu Zheng really didn’t want to intervene.
But later, he noticed Huang Haoxiang had switched seats with someone.
At that moment, Huang Haoxiang was sitting right beside Chen Xiaoxiao.
His hand also began to wander, hooking around her shoulder.
Seeing Chen Xiaoxiao struggling to finish the drink in her hand, he immediately took the cup from her, saying,
"Alright, you lot of grown men should stop bullying this young lady. Let me drink it for her."
This actually surprised Liu Zheng. If Huang Haoxiang’s intention from the start was to get Chen Xiaoxiao drunk, what was the purpose of his actions now?
And the next second, he knew the answer.
Soon, the men nearby shook their heads and said,
"Hey, how can that be? We’re playing a game here, don’t protect her too much."
"Yeah, that’s way too obvious. Mainly because we’re playing a game. If one person cheats like this, doesn’t that mean everyone else can cheat too?"
"Right, right, I think you shouldn’t drink for her. It seems like she can hold her alcohol pretty well, she probably won’t have a problem. You’re really worrying too much."
Their chatter managed to make Chen Xiaoxiao’s face flush even more red.
Liu Zheng vaguely remembered that Chen Xiaoxiao used to be quite outgoing, but it seemed something happened at home, and she gradually became more introverted.
But as for what exactly happened, he wasn’t too clear; after all, he was just an ordinary classmate to her.
Besides, with her looks, back in school, she was definitely one of the most beautiful girls in the class, if not the entire school. Someone like Liu Zheng could never have reached her level.
And now, this Chen Xiaoxiao appeared very introverted, hardly speaking or arguing back to them, and didn’t even refuse their demands.
Huang Haoxiang, upon hearing these words, immediately smiled.
"Alright, alright. Since that’s what you all say, I won’t break the rules. But at least pour a little less for her," he conceded.
Then he handed the cup of wine back to Chen Xiaoxiao.
It really was quite funny.
It seems that this was always just a play.
He too wanted to deliberately play the hero.
But no matter what, he was definitely going to achieve his goal and wouldn’t just give up like that.
Watching his fidgety actions, Liu Zheng was really finding it hard to bear.
Liu Zheng couldn’t help but glance over at the few people beside him and noticed that all of them were turning their gaze away and not looking at Huang Haoxiang.
Obviously, they didn’t want to pay too much attention to such a matter.
After all, it’s better to avoid trouble than to get involved.
But at this moment, Liu Zheng was feeling a bit intolerable deep inside.
If it was an open and honest pursuit, that would be one thing.
But who was this charade for now?
Honestly, Liu Zheng knew very well that everyone was reluctant to offend Huang Haoxiang not because his family was originally well-off.
Thus, they chose to turn a blind eye to the situation.
Back when they were in school, his family was already considered wealthy, and with the gradual development of real estate, he believed their wealth must have only grown.
Liu Zheng also remembered the time when it seemed that Huang Haoxiang had pursued Chen Xiaoxiao at school, only to be rejected by her.
But that was a thing of the distant past.
Perhaps it was a knot in his heart, wanting to fulfill a past dream.
But no matter what, he shouldn’t be doing something so shameless, Liu Zheng truly couldn’t understand, and in the end, he could scarcely restrain himself any longer.
He quickly stepped forward, came in front of Chen Xiaoxiao, took the wine glass from her hand, and then addressed everyone.
"Hey, she’s already drunk to this extent, let’s not let her drink anymore. How about this, I’ll take over and drink the rest for her."
After speaking, Liu Xiang even took his own cup, poured the wine from that cup into his, and downed it in one go.
Honestly, he had really thought it through very thoroughly.
It was a stark contrast to the big fat man in front.
Originally, everyone had already turned their attention away from this direction, continuously wanting to divert their gaze.
They too, did not want to get involved in this matter.
But unexpectedly, Liu Zheng suddenly spoke out, shifting everyone’s attention back to him with his words.
Because in both the past class and afterward, everyone’s impression of Liu Zheng was of someone who didn’t like trouble and wasn’t very talkative.
And it seemed he wasn’t very close friends with anyone.
There wasn’t much intimacy.
Now that he had made such a move, it truly surprised everyone, who could hardly believe what they were seeing.
And at this moment, Chen Xiaoxiao was obviously stunned as well.
The deepest part of her heart felt as if it had been lightly touched by something.
But she quickly tasted a hint of bitterness.
She knew that it was mainly because her status was not high, coupled with the events in her family, that others treated her this way.
