The Counterattack Plan of A Villain With Ten Thousand Fans - Chapter 203 (Patreon)

Chapter 203

"You're not at home," Ling Chunann said innocently.

"Oh?" Xiao Hongjing sat down next to Ling Chunann, wrapping his arm around him. "Then, why did you shake off the shadow guards? The world is not as it used to be. If you run into bad people, I'd be very worried."

Ling Chunann climbed onto him following his arm, gently bit his chin, then licked it, "I just wanted to test my recent martial arts progress. Besides, they've found me, haven't they?"

"Mm." Xiao Hongjing stroked Ling Chunann's back and kissed the corner of his mouth. "So, do you want to go home now?"

Though everything seemed calm on the surface, 098 felt a bit scared, guaranteeing with its system's integrity, this was the calm before the storm.

However, Ling Chunann did not feel his system's concern and shook his head, "No, I still have things to do."

After saying this, Ling Chunann left Xiao Hongjing's embrace and walked towards the door. "Wait here for me, I'll be right back. Shadow Seven, Shadow Nine, come with me."

Two figures appeared out of nowhere and followed Ling Chunann out.

Xiao Hongjing: "…"

098: "Host, is this okay?" Leaving your man behind to go find a girl, and even taking two shadow guards with you.

"It's fine," Ling Chunann smiled. "Do you think he won't follow?"

"…" He hasn't followed yet, though.

Lan You followed Mrs. Wang, her white gauze making her look like a fairy from the heavens, her veiled face adding a layer of mystique.

Lan You had been in this world for a long time. Since her poor father died, she and her sister fell into the brothel. From the first day she entered Bai Xiang Lou, she knew she was destined to rise.

As a transmigrator, being beautiful and able to sing and dance, she would be the protagonist wherever she was, possibly attracting the attention of powerful men or even royalty, soaring to the heights of wealth and honor.

However, fate had other plans. The man who took a liking to her was an ugly and lecherous prince, who also took her sister. What puzzled her was that after Lan Qing gained her freedom, she didn't blame him and even said he was good, which increased Lan You's disdain.

Today, she learned he intended to redeem her, which startled and scared her. Eventually, he gave up, and she was relieved but also anxious, having never met this Mr. Bai before.

As Lan You pondered various thoughts, Mrs. Wang's voice came, "Oh, An Shi Zi, what a coincidence. Mrs. Wang is taking Lan You to meet a benefactor. Could you please make way? Lan You now belongs to Mr. Bai, didn't you just give up bidding?"

Lan You didn't speak, but her eyes clearly showed her disdain for Ling Chunann.

Ling Chunann glanced at Lan You behind Mrs. Wang, then at Lan Qing, dressed as a maid beside Lan You, "I'm just passing by. What, is this road not allowed for me to walk?"

Mrs. Wang, with a smile, "Of course not, An Shi Zi, please don't misunderstand. Mrs. Wang is just surprised, you used to like our Lan You, why give up all of a sudden?"

"Nothing, my tastes have changed recently. I'm not very fond of her type anymore," Ling Chunann said arrogantly, raising his chin. "But I am curious about who outbid me."

Lan You was about to speak but was pulled by Lan Qing, who looked back at her puzzledly.

This interruption allowed Ling Chunann to head to the neighboring room first.

Knowing Mrs. Wang and the others were coming, Bai Hantian didn't lock the door. As a wealthy young master, knocking wasn't in Ling Chunann's process; he just pushed the door open.

Upon entering, he saw a tall, young man in his twenties, sitting in the main seat, with a long sword beside him, clearly a martial artist.

Hearing the door, Bai Hantian looked up, his eyes sharp as cold stars, "Who are you?"

Ling Chunann walked straight in, sizing up Bai Hantian, "The one who bid against you. I admire the generous move of the hero and came to make friends."

"No need," Bai Hantian's face turned cold. He picked up his teacup, "You may leave."

Ling Chunann didn't take the hint and strolled into the room, sitting opposite Bai Hantian with a smile, "Since the hero and I have similar tastes, there must be something in common. Why reject someone from afar?"

"Host, be careful," 098 suddenly shouted.

As soon as Ling Chunann finished speaking, Bai Hantian raised his hand, sending a gust of wind towards Ling Chunann's face. With such speed, if hit, he would definitely be disfigured, which explains 098's urgency.

Unexpectedly, Ling Chunann didn't move an inch even after the warning, making 098 extremely anxious.

Just when 098 thought its host would definitely get hit, a hand calmly caught the flying teacup lid and threw it back to its original direction, executed by Shadow Seven who had come out with Ling Chunann.

Bai Hantian, clearly unprepared for Ling Chunann to have such a skilled person by his side, became somewhat flustered, grabbed the sword beside him to block the flying teacup lid, which shattered upon impact into tiny pieces, scattering all over the floor.

Mrs. Wang, who had just entered with Lan You, screamed.

Thanks to Shadow Seven and Shadow Nine standing in front of him, Ling Chunann, who was closest to Bai Hantian, remained unaffected.

"098, can you estimate their martial arts level in the martial arts world?" Ling Chunann asked.

098, which always struggled to evaluate internal strength against Xiao Hongjing and other insiders, eagerly replied, "Host, currently, Bai Hantian is a first-rate martial artist. Shadow Seven's internal strength is slightly superior to his, and most of the shadow guards around you are on par with Shadow Seven, but Shadow Nine is twice as strong as them."

"What about Xiao Hongjing?" Ling Chunann continued.

"Sorry, host, insufficient data for an assessment," 098 replied.

"Do you think he could be the male lead?" Ling Chunann inquired.

"Based on plot importance analysis, there's a 20% chance he's the genuine male lead." The narrative's open ending made it difficult for 098 to conclude.

"What's going on?" Mrs. Wang quickly regained her composure and smiled, "Both gentlemen are esteemed guests of Bai Xiang Lou. Since fate has brought us together, let's be friends. Can't we resolve this peacefully?"

Bai Hantian suppressed his surprise, ignoring the brothel madam's attempts to mediate, and stood up to gesture towards Ling Chunann as if to apologize.

"Alright, I've said what I needed to. Since Mr. Bai looks down on me, a mere young master, I won't bother anymore. I wish you and Miss Lan You happiness," Ling Chunann said cheerfully, then turned to Shadow Seven and Shadow Nine, "Let's go."

Shadow Seven and Shadow Nine: "Yes, young master."

As he walked past the madam and Lan You, Ling Chunann glanced at Lan Qing, who was looking at him, and headed towards the door.

Reaching his own door, Ling Chunann didn't immediately enter but stopped. 098 was about to ask why when a voice came from behind, "An Shi Zi."

Ling Chunann turned to look at Lan Qing, "Miss Lan Qing, what's the matter? I did keep my promise and released you."

"Yes," Lan Qing bowed to Ling Chunann, "I'm here to thank An Shi Zi for giving me my freedom."

"No need to thank me," Ling Chunann replied. "Is there anything else? If not, I'll leave."

"That... " Lan Qing hesitated.

"I don't have the patience for your hesitations. Speak quickly," Ling Chunann's expression flashed with impatience.

Lan Qing was visibly startled, "It's just that..." Suddenly, she knelt down, bowing her head repeatedly, "An Shi Zi, please take me in. I am willing to serve you in any capacity."

Lan You and Lan Qing, being sisters, were both exceptionally beautiful. Despite Lan Qing being the younger by two years, she was even more beautiful than Lan You, a fact that had been evident since their childhood. But back then, with their father alive and the family poor, there wasn't much to compare, and they lived harmoniously.

After falling into the brothel, Lan Qing was separated and educated differently from Lan You. With occasional care from Lan You, Lan Qing felt her sister was the best in the world.

This time, after leaving from An Jing Wang's mansion, despite being redeemed, she still wanted to stay by Lan You as a maid. But this action shattered her long-held beliefs completely.

"Are you saying you met me because of your sister?" Ling Chunann became interested.

"Yes, I wouldn't have been in the eastern courtyard yet due to my age. But that day, my sister insisted on taking me to enjoy the flowers. I thought nothing of it and went. Then, on the way, I met you," Lan Qing explained.

The subsequent events followed the original storyline, where An Zhi Qi forcefully redeemed Lan Qing, tormenting her for months. When Lan Qing was finally rescued, she was insane, her once astonishing beauty gone. Her tragic death was ultimately blamed on the antagonist.

Throughout, the female lead maintained the image of a caring sister, winning the affection of both the male lead and the supporting male characters.

Ling Chunann nodded, indicating he understood, "From now on, you'll follow..."

"Darling, it's time to go home," Xiao Hongjing's voice came from behind Ling Chunann.

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