The Counterattack Plan of A Villain With Ten Thousand Fans - Chapter 31 (Patreon)

Chapter 31

In these past two years, Duan Chengyuan has thoroughly cleaned up the servants in the mansion. However, despite this, Ling Chunann's activities were still somewhat restricted.

The old mansion was spacious, and considering Ling Chunann's slight tendency towards autism, he didn't feel particularly constrained. Duan Chengyuan had a habit of taking Ling Chunann for a walk in the backyard after dinner, the only time he could spare to chat with him. Usually, Duan Chengyuan did most of the talking, with Ling Chunann listening and occasionally responding with a few words, which would delight Duan Chengyuan for quite some time.

On this particular day when Duan Chengyuan was absent, Chi Feng took on the responsibility. He walked behind Ling Chunann, holding a fruit tray, constantly urging, "Come on, young master, just take a bite. If Mr. Duan comes back and sees you haven't eaten the fruit, he'll get upset again."

"He's amusing," Ling Chunann remarked to 098.

"He looks like he's about to cry," 098 commented on the one who was often bullied by the host.

At that moment, Chi Feng's phone rang. Glancing at the caller ID, he smiled at Ling Chunann, stepped aside, and answered the phone, saying, "Hello?"

"Help me monitor his phone," Ling Chunann sat on a small swing, instructing 098.

Two minutes later, Chi Feng hung up the phone with a grim expression. "Host, there's trouble with Duan Chengyuan," 098 reported truthfully, "the caller was Zhang Mingsha."

Zhang Mingsha was another subordinate of Duan Chengyuan, appearing fierce but having a sincere and honest temperament. Ling Chunann had seen him a few times, with a vivid memory of him trying to kidnap Ling Chunann with a lollipop during their first meeting, resulting in a beating from Duan Chengyuan.

Returning to Ling Chunann's side, Chi Feng looked serious, seemingly struggling with something. After a while, he squatted down, meeting Ling Chunann's gaze. "Young master, Uncle Chi has something to attend to. Please stay at home and behave. Don't run around, okay?"

Chi Feng wasn't entirely sure if Ling Chunann understood his words, but he was in a hurry. Seeing Ling Chunann nod, he almost jumped up and quickly left.

"I sense a conspiracy," Ling Chunann sat on the sofa, observing Chi Feng's departure.

098 agreed, "I feel the same way."

During these days, Ling Chunann and 098 had established good communication. Generally, Ling Chunann spoke, and 098 unconditionally obeyed – after all, it had someone above it.

Half an hour later, Zhang Mingsha hurried back, his face filled with tension. Seeing Ling Chunann sitting peacefully on the sofa, he sighed in relief. "Young master, Mr. Duan is in trouble, and the old mansion is not safe. I'll take you away."

Looking at the sweaty man, Ling Chunann felt a bit uneasy. "098, do you think what he said is true?"

098 remained silent for a moment. "Zhang Mingsha has appeared with Chi Feng in the plot before, showing no intention of betraying Duan Chengyuan. So, it's highly likely that what he said is true."

Seeing the child on the sofa not moving, just staring at him with dark eyes, Zhang Mingsha felt both nervous and anxious. Despite this, he didn't force Ling Chunann to leave and kept glancing outside the door, saying, "Young master, the enemy is catching up soon."

Ling Chunann glanced at him and then jumped off the sofa. As Zhang Mingsha reached out to hold him, he dodged, reminiscent of the scene where Zhang Mingsha tried to hug him during their first meeting. Ling Chunann couldn't help but touch his nose, smiling somewhat awkwardly. "Remember to keep up with me."

Following Zhang Mingsha into the car, Ling Chunann sat in the back seat. Zhang Mingsha drove steadily, but the speed was extremely fast, occasionally reminding Ling Chunann to sit tight.

"Host, three cars are chasing us," 098 reported, "all of them are Duan Chengyuan's enemies."

"Hmm, have they found where Duan Chengyuan is?" Ling Chunann still found it hard to believe that he was in trouble.

"No, host. The plot has not yet started, and 098 cannot check the locations of plot characters. Road monitoring has been invaded, and no discovery has been made yet. However, Chi Feng's car is heading towards us," 098 informed.

Ling Chunann gazed expressionlessly out of the car window. 098, feeling somewhat concerned, said, "Host, things will work out for the best. Duan Chengyuan is alive at the beginning of the plot, so he should be fine now."

"Human hearts are unpredictable," Ling Chunann replied mysteriously.

098 didn't quite understand and was about to ask again when the car suddenly came to a stop.

This is an ordinary residential area. At this moment, Zhang Mingsha has successfully shaken off the cars that were tailing him. He turns to Ling Chunann with a smile, saying, "Young master, Mr. Duan is inside. Let me take you to him."

Ling Chunann obediently gets out of the car and follows Zhang Mingsha as they weave through the alleys towards the residence.

Upon reaching a secluded spot, a gun is pressed against Ling Chunann's temple.

Ling Chunann looks up at Zhang Mingsha and the gun in his hand, blinking silently.

Zhang Mingsha's hand trembles slightly, a hint of reluctance in his eyes. However, he quickly regains composure, turning his head and saying, "Young master, I'm sorry. If you blame someone, blame me."

He then looks at the surveillance camera on the wall, "Remember what you say. Once I kill him, release my daughter."

Seeing the sudden turn of events, 098, who was previously confident that Zhang Mingsha would never betray, feels anxious. It blames itself for not being vigilant enough – what if something happens to the host?

At this moment, Ling Chunann speaks. His voice is calm, seemingly unsurprised by the scene before him. He asks 098, "Who is his daughter?"

"Please wait, host," 098 replies after a moment, "In the plot, Zhang Mingsha's wife died during childbirth, and his daughter was kidnapped at the age of two. She has a small red mole at the back of her neck."

"The female lead?" Ling Chunann recalls the plot description, "Is she abroad now?"

"No, she was adopted back to the country. She should be in China now," 098 quickly responds, indicating that Zhang Mingsha was evidently deceived. However, 098 finally understands the meaning behind Ling Chunann's earlier remark, "Human hearts are unpredictable."

But now, it's too late. Zhang Mingsha has already pulled the trigger.

In that split second, Ling Chunann unexpectedly ducks, avoiding the bullet. His movements are remarkably agile. Simultaneously, he knocks the gun out of the man's hand. A small stone appears in his hand unnoticed, and taking advantage of the man's distraction, he swiftly hits a pressure point at the back of his neck.

However, given Ling Chunann's small stature, the blow doesn't cause significant harm, just making the man stagger and kneel. 098 is about to remind the host to run, but Ling Chunann suddenly finds a brick from somewhere, swiftly smashing it onto the back of the man's head.

The two robust men, each nearly twice Ling Chunann's height, collapse to the ground with a loud thud.

Breathing heavily, Ling Chunann picks up the gun from the ground. This body is still too weak.

"Host, be careful!"

Just then, he suddenly feels a malicious gaze from behind. Turning around, he sees a middle-aged man with a maniacal expression raising a gun towards him. The gunshot rings out, and the bullet is heading straight for his head.

Considering the bullet's speed, Ling Chunann's small body can't evade it. "098, this mission might fail."

Apologetic, 098 responds, "I'm sorry, host..."

However, the expected pain doesn't come. Ling Chunann lifts his head, meeting the familiar eyes of Duan Chengyuan. He says, "Don't worry, my dear. I'm here."

A fiery color surges from the man's chest and lands in Ling Chunann's hand. Suddenly, he feels the heat in his hand and eyes.

"My dear, I'm fine... Don't cry." Duan Chengyuan looks somewhat flustered, struggling to lift his hand to touch Ling Chunann's face. But his hand only lifts halfway before dropping, maintaining the half-kneeling posture.

"Haha, good riddance! You're finally dead! From now on, see who dares to compete with me for the Duan family! It's mine! All mine! Haha..."

Ling Chunann glances at Duan Chengyuan, then at the man laughing wildly at the alley entrance. He raises the gun in his hand.

"Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Four gunshots, and the man lets out a miserable scream, limbs bleeding profusely. Terrified, he looks at the seemingly harmless child, attempting to pick up the gun nearby. However, his hands and legs are broken, rendering him helpless. Seeing Ling Chunann approaching, he stammers, "What... What do you want to do?"

Ling Chunann remains silent, only pursing his lips and pulling out a small knife from his pocket.

Starting from the hand with which the man fired the gun, Ling Chunann cuts methodically. Each cut peels away a piece of flesh. He looks serious, as if performing a solemn and dignified act.

The man has stopped groaning, twisting his face in pain, wishing to faint. Yet, every time he's about to lose consciousness, Ling Chunann somehow manages to keep him awake.

Looking at this little demon, his only thought right now is—let him die.

"Host, host!!" After calling out to the host countless times without a response, 098 finally receives a reply from above. Unable to contain its excitement, it loudly exclaims, "Host, Duan Chengyuan can still be saved! Wake up!"

"I'm very awake," Ling Chunann's movements slow down, and his tone remains calm. "What's the solution?"

098 is startled by Ling Chunann's sudden voice but quickly responds, "You can now use a thousand energy points to exchange for a Universal Life Symbol in the system store. It can bring him back to life." As if afraid that Ling Chunann won't believe, 098 continues, "I just got permission from above. They've allowed an additional opening of the system store for the host."

This treatment is unprecedented for any tasker, and the Universal Life Symbol originally costs ten thousand energy points. Yet, here, the host only needs a thousand. There indeed are people above the host!

"Then, let's exchange it." Ling Chunann looks at the man beneath him, "This time, I'll spare you." With that, he stabs the surgical knife into the man's heart.

"098..."

"However, host, the Universal Life Symbol operates on a barter system..."

"Will it kill me?" Ling Chunann asks.

"No, but there might be side effects."

"Then hurry, he's about to stiffen."

"..."

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