The Counterattack Plan of A Villain With Ten Thousand Fans - Chapter 18 (Patreon)

Chapter 18

The space was pure white, devoid of anything, even the table where 098 had sat before had disappeared. Ling Chunan blinked his eyes uncomfortably, finally focusing on his clean hands.

"Congratulations to the host for completing the initial task, gaining 1000 energy points. Due to the unexpected changes in the task world, an additional 2000 energy points are awarded as compensation. The current energy points are 3000. Please note, if energy points drop below 0, the task performer will be obliterated, and each task failure will deduct 1000 energy points," 098's voice had no fluctuation. "The system store is open. May I ask if the host wishes to purchase items?"

Ling Chunan glanced at the variety of goods inside and felt some interest, then hesitated on the prices. "No, let's just start the next task directly."

Seeing Ling Chunan's enthusiasm for the task, 098's attitude improved slightly. "Alright, host, please wait. Currently selecting the world."

Ling Chunan was abruptly awakened by a sudden jolt.

"Sorry, An Nan, a car suddenly rushed out from the side just now. There's still a bit of road left to the hotel. Rest a bit more," the driver's voice sounded surprisingly familiar. Ling Chunan was momentarily confused, then suddenly woke up, looking at the back of the man in the front seat. His pupils contracted slightly, and after a moment, he took a deep breath.

It was his manager; he actually came back?

Ling Chunan suddenly felt a slight itch in his throat, and the desire for the taste of blood and flesh reached its peak.

"Host, please note that your manager is looking at you."

098's voice interrupted Ling Chunan's movements. He suppressed the slightly raised arm and lowered his head, pretending to be already asleep. "What's going on? Why is it my original world?"

"Worlds for tasks are randomly selected. The host is currently in an E-level world, a coincidence identical to the original world."

Ling Chunan didn't know whether to believe it. "Give me the plot."

"Sure."

This was a female protagonist entertainment industry CEO story. The female lead, Yang Qingya, got involved with the CEO of Haotian Entertainment by accident when she just entered the entertainment industry at the age of eighteen. Two months later, she found herself pregnant and went abroad. Three years later, she returned to the country with her two-year-old son, rejoining the entertainment industry. Due to her outstanding looks, she gained the affection of many men. After going through various misunderstandings, she finally became the wife of the Haotian Entertainment CEO and also climbed to the throne of the international queen of the film industry, achieving success in both love and career.

Ling Chunan played the role of a villain in the plot. "I've never seen such a inexplicable villain character like me," Ling Chunan frowned.

Throughout the story, Ling Chunan never met the female lead face to face. However, the female lead was exceptionally obsessed with him, to the point of almost fanaticism. Her house was filled with not her own works, but with posters of Ling Chunan and movies he starred in.

It was precisely because of this that Ling Chunan became a thorn in the hearts of many men who admired the female lead, leading to his tragic ending.

In the plot, after being splashed with sulfuric acid by one of the supporting male characters, Ling Chunan was brought back by his manager for recuperation. Over two months later, unable to accept his destroyed appearance, he committed suicide.

Because he lost his idol from childhood, the female lead was very sad. The male lead took advantage of the situation, warming the wounded heart of the female lead, and they ended up together.

Ridiculous.

In reality, if it weren't for the male lead providing Ling Chunan's manager with a place to stay and blocking his information, how could a person disappear without a trace? Thinking of the last place he stayed, Ling Chunan sneered, "Where has the plot developed to now?"

"Female lead just returned from abroad and renewed the contract with Haotian Entertainment yesterday."

"My task?"

"Separate the male and female leads, bring down the male lead's company, leave Wu Zichu with nothing. Also, ensure that Zhang Ye has no place to bury him." 

Wu Zichu? Ling Chunan took a moment to recall the name; that was the name of the grassroots entrepreneur who had splashed sulfuric acid on him. And Zhang Ye happened to be his manager.

Quite interesting.

The car stopped in the hotel parking lot, and Zhang Ye got out to open the door for Ling Chunan. "An Nan, wake up, we've arrived."

Ling Chunan opened his eyes, and in that instant, Zhang Ye also averted his gaze, no longer looking at Ling Chunan. If Ling Chunan hadn't learned a lesson before, he might not have noticed the deep obsession hidden in this man's eyes.

By now, Ling Chunan had completely adjusted his mood. He smiled at his manager, got up, and got out of the car, saying, "Recite my work progress to me as we walk."

Today, they came to this hotel for an audition. This movie was the concluding work of the heavyweight director Chen Xianlin in the industry. It was also his final attempt to win international awards. With the mysterious investor's investment of hundreds of millions, undoubtedly, today's audition would be dazzling.

Last time, Ling Chunan got the role of the male lead. It was quite a coincidence that it was because of playing the male lead in this movie that he received the International Best Actor award a year later. Yet, it was also after that award ceremony that everything fell apart for him.

"Host, do you still want to shoot this movie?"

"Of course," Ling Chunan's eyes exuded confidence. "Why wouldn't I?"

This movie revolves around a healing theme with a single male lead, telling the story of a visually impaired, autistic teenager and how he becomes an internationally renowned pianist.

In order to secure the role, Ling Chunan blinded himself for a whole month. Fortunately, his efforts paid off, and although the final outcome was somewhat regrettable, he thoroughly enjoyed the process.

The top floor lobby of the hotel was now filled with various celebrities. Despite being relatively young in the industry, Ling Chunan was considered a senior, and many people greeted him as he walked in. Ling Chunan responded with a friendly smile.

"Host, your manager's gaze is quite strange," remarked 098.

When Ling Chunan glanced at Zhang Ye, he unsurprisingly saw strong possessiveness and deeply suppressed dark emotions in his eyes. Although Zhang Ye's appearance was not extraordinary, Ling Chunan found him particularly repulsive at this moment.

After acknowledging the greetings, Ling Chunan unintentionally noticed the fleeting suppressed emotions in his manager's eyes. Feeling a bit annoyed, he said, "I'll go to the restroom."

"I didn't notice such obvious emotions in my past life," Ling Chunan opened the tap, placing his hands underneath, looking somewhat regretful.

098 consoled, "Maybe because the host is too familiar with him, causing a lack of vigilance."

"When he became my manager, I was ten years old," Ling Chunan frowned, grateful that his private life was managed by nannies, keeping his manager from meddling. "Do you still have the healing medicine from last time?"

"We have," 098 paused.

Without questioning the previous denial of 098 about Zeng Wuyue's death, Ling Chunan raised his arm.

Perhaps after suppressing his appetite for a long time, Ling Chunan's mood had improved significantly since returning to the original world. Applying the healing medicine provided by 098 on the blurred, bloody arm, the wound healed instantly. After rinsing off the remaining blood, licking the redness on his lips, ensuring there were no vulnerabilities, he opened the restroom door.

Just around the corner, Ling Chunan collided solidly with someone.

The man was almost a head taller than Ling Chunan. Seeing Ling Chunan almost falling backward, he reached out to hold Ling Chunan's back. "Are you okay?"

"Your voice is really pleasant," Ling Chunan said to 098, "The scent is also so fragrant. What should I do? I feel hungry again."

"...,"

Ling Chunan took a step back from the man's embrace. "Thank you, I'm fine."

At this moment, Ling Chunan finally saw the man clearly: blue eyes, high nose, thin lips, deep contours. If not for the well-groomed black hair and fair skin, he would have looked like a handsome foreigner.

Seeing Ling Chunan, the man's eyes lit up. "You're really beautiful. My name is Chu Yunge, from Italy. I'm a mixed-race, twenty-eight years old, unmarried. May I know your name?"

"Host, why do I feel like he's... arranging a blind date?" 098's tone sounded strange when saying the last two words.

Ling Chunan shook hands with the man. "I'm Ling Chunan."

"An Nan, it's getting late. Let's go back," Zhang Ye's voice came from not far away. Ling Chunan apologized with a smile, "My manager called me. I'm sorry for bumping into you just now. Next time, I'll treat you to a meal. I'll take my leave now."

"Sure, see you next time," Chu Yunge shook Ling Chunan's hand again with a smile, watching him leave.

Until Ling Chunan's figure disappeared, Chu Yunge's smile suddenly disappeared, and his thin lips pressed together, looking quite stern.

Entering the restroom, he frowned and made a phone call. "Send Ling Chunan's information to my email."

Inviting someone to a meal was, of course, a formality. Ling Chunan regretted not having a deeper conversation with Chu Yunge. After all, he smelled the aroma of food on him.

Ling Chunan thought of something strange. "Why doesn't he make any sound when he walks?"

098 replied, "Actually, there is a sound, just very quiet."

"Why didn't you remind me?" 

"...I only noticed it when you were two steps away from him, didn't have time."

After a while, Ling Chunan asked, "Who is he?"

"In the plot, there is no information about this person."

Having already reviewed the plot again, Ling Chunan didn't get the answers he wanted. Half-squinting at the window, his doubts resurfaced. Whether it was an illusion or not, for a brief moment, he felt that Chu Yunge resembled Zeng Wuyue.

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