The Counterattack Plan of A Villain With Ten Thousand Fans - Chapter 41 (Patreon)

Chapter 41

At this moment, the sky had already darkened completely. The lights in the Duan family villa were bright. Although Duan Chengyuan had said he wouldn't come back to celebrate Ling Chunann's birthday, the servants still prepared a birthday feast for their young master.

Seeing Duan Chengyuan returning with Ling Chunann in his arms, the old housekeeper's eyes were filled with worry. He was about to inquire, but Duan Chengyuan interrupted, "The young master isn't feeling well. He needs to rest upstairs."

"Yes." Intimidated by Duan Chengyuan's long-standing authority, no one dared to ask further questions, and hardly anyone dared to even glance at him.

By now, Ling Chunann had become much quieter. Duan Chengyuan placed him on the bed, took a deep breath, glanced regretfully at a certain part of himself that had reacted, and then attempted to get up and head to the bathroom.

However, before he could straighten his waist, his hand was grabbed. Ling Chunann's subsequent actions made him increasingly stiff.

Ling Chunann's eyes were hazy, with redness in the corners. He slowly grasped Duan Chengyuan's hand and moved it upward until he hooked it around his neck, pulling him closer. "Dad, I'm... hot... I want to... bathe..."

"098: ...Host, if you continue like this, you'll really be burned."

"098, I didn't expect you to become so clever."

"..."

Before this moment, Duan Chengyuan had always thought of his feelings towards Ling Chunann as paternal love. Even though he knew his possessiveness was abnormally strong, he hadn't thought beyond that. But seeing Ling Chunann pinned beneath Yuan Chengyuan, he realized, what paternal love? It was ridiculous. From beginning to end, all he wanted was this person. His treasure could only be his.

"Alright, let's go bathe." Duan Chengyuan easily lifted Ling Chunann and headed towards the bathroom.

The next day, Ling Chunann didn't go to school; his body was too weak, and he had a fever.

"I suggest the host not to indulge in such excitement next time," 098 showed no willingness to comfort Ling Chunann.

"You don't care about me at all," Ling Chunann complained. "Yesterday, I at least earned 20% of the counterattack value."

"You're amazing, host," 098 praised without any fluctuation in tone. It had realized that Ling Chunann had planned last night's events a week ago, sending Duan Chengyuan away for excitement. He had long counted on Duan Chengyuan to return for his birthday. At the same time, sending Duan Chengyuan away also gave the female lead an opportunity. Pretending to be drugged and seducing her own dad was just a task, purely incidental.

Seeing the host's face burning red, 098 could only think, self-inflicted, can't be helped.

"I can guarantee that in the past ten years, I haven't seen him pursue any intimate relationships. But why is he so skilled?" Ling Chunann's attention quickly turned to another direction. "When we first met, he was only twenty-two. His relatives mentioned he hadn't had any girlfriends or boyfriends before."

"...Probably innate talent," 098 seemed somewhat awkward about this topic.

"Yeah," Ling Chunann agreed with this explanation. "I really like his innate talent."

"..."

Duan Chengyuan wasn't someone who dwelled on things, at least not for long. His role transitioned effortlessly from father to lover, and he adapted with seamless ease. However, their dynamic didn't undergo any particularly significant changes. Duan Chengyuan had always been doting towards Ling Chunann, eager to spoil him to the heavens, and now, he was even more unrestrained.

The servants in the Duan household noticed that the relationship between the master and the young master had grown even closer since the latter's birthday. No, it would be more accurate to say they were already close; it's just that there seemed to be something extra between them, an indescribable atmosphere. Yet, no one dared to inquire. Except for Chi Feng.

Chi Feng finally found an afternoon when Duan Chengyuan wasn't around and discreetly approached Ling Chunann, who was sunbathing in the yard. "Young Master, you and Master Duan..."

"Hmm?" Ling Chunann looked puzzled. "What about us?"

"What happened between you two? It feels..." Chi Feng struggled to find the right words for a moment, but ultimately couldn't, "strange."

"Because Daddy's in love," Ling Chunann said solemnly.

Chi Feng was stunned. He couldn't imagine Duan Chengyuan, who had been single for decades, actually being in love. But recently, Duan Chengyuan did seem to have the demeanor of someone in love, exuding sweetness. After a while, Chi Feng nervously swallowed, "With... with whom?"

"With whom?" Before Ling Chunann could answer, Duan Chengyuan's cold voice rang out from behind Chi Feng.

Chi Feng jumped in fright, reflexively stepping back, then realizing he overreacted, forced a dry laugh. "Nothing, Master Duan, I have something to do, I'll leave first."

Then Chi Feng dared not look at Duan Chengyuan again, quickly retreating two steps and rushing out of the yard. When he was far enough, he finally stopped, covering his hot forehead, still unable to hide the shock in his eyes. Did he just see... the boss and the young master kissing?

"Daddy, you scared Uncle Chi," Ling Chunann lay on Duan Chengyuan's lap, nuzzling against his neck.

"Darling, don't move," Duan Chengyuan's voice was hoarse. "Your body isn't fully recovered yet."

"I'm fine now," Ling Chunann blinked innocently. "Otherwise, Daddy can check."

As he spoke, Ling Chunann grabbed Duan Chengyuan's hand and placed it on himself.

"098: ...Refuses to spectate in broad daylight."

Ling Chunann had been lying in bed for three days, and he was starting to feel a bit dissatisfied with his condition. "I'm too fragile."

"Host, with the delicate physique trait, it's advisable to avoid strenuous activities. Please exercise restraint," 098 advised again.

"I'll be careful," Ling Chunann replied earnestly.

"You said the same thing last time."

"I'll make sure not to go out next time."

"..."

On the fourth day, Ling Chunann finally got out of bed. He intended to visit Yuan Chengyuan, who was recuperating in the hospital.

According to Chi Feng, Yuan Chengyuan had broken two ribs and would need to stay in the hospital for at least a few months.

Naturally, Duan Chengyuan was worried about his darling meeting someone who had almost harassed him. So, although he didn't stop Ling Chunann from visiting Yuan Chengyuan, he personally accompanied him.

When the two arrived outside the ward, they happened to witness Yuan Chengyuan seemingly arguing with Xiao Yuanlang inside. Xiao Yuanlang held an apple in her hand, while Yuan Chengyuan was staring at the pile of fruits, and they were disputing over whether apples or pears tasted better. Their voices had already reached the corridor.

A hint of amusement flashed in Ling Chunann's eyes. Ever since the debate about which was tastier, salty or sweet tofu pudding, it seemed that these two often argued over various trivial matters, although Yuan Chengyuan had never won.

As Ling Chunann knocked on the door of the hospital room, Yuan Chengyuan had already begun nibbling on an apple with a look of disdain, while Xiao Yuanlang gracefully took a bite out of the only pear in the fruit basket.

However, both of them were taken aback the moment they saw Duan Chengyuan entering the room.

Xiao Yuanlang coughed violently, while Yuan Chengyuan, due to his injured ribs, had a face as pale as a sheet from the pain.

Ling Chunann wanted to step forward to pat Yuan Chengyuan on the back, but before he could move, Duan Chengyuan grabbed his hand. "Jealous men are truly terrifying," Ling Chunann commented to 098.

This time, 098 decided to ignore him.

It took them quite a while before they finally calmed down. Blushing, Xiao Yuanlang discreetly hid the bitten pear behind her back. "Little Yuanlang, Uncle, are you here to visit Yuan Chengyuan? Um, I suddenly remembered that I have something urgent to attend to, so I'll take my leave now. Goodbye, Uncle and Little Yuanlang!" With that, she glanced at Yuan Chengyuan on the bed, who was looking at her with pleading eyes, and with full knowledge of the situation, she expressed deep sympathy towards him before callously fleeing.

"D-Duan, D-Duan Yuanlang, Uncle Duan, please, please sit down." Whether due to pain or fear, Yuan Chengyuan's voice was somewhat stuttered.

With Duan Chengyuan present, Ling Chunann didn't stay long with Yuan Chengyuan. He simply exchanged a few pleasantries before leaving.

Yuan Chengyuan's gaze towards Ling Chunann was somewhat complex, but with Duan Chengyuan there, he didn't dare to say anything.

"Was he trying to confess to me just now?" Ling Chunann asked 098 as they walked outside the hospital.

"Host, you're overthinking it," 098 replied, not knowing how to deal with such a narcissistic host.

"No, I think he must have been secretly in love with me for a long time, and after what happened last time, he finally realized his feelings for me," Ling Chunann analyzed to his system, "You see, last time when the female lead confessed to me, his reaction was so intense, which proves it."

Listening to the host's analysis, it seemed reasonable, and 098 wavered, "Perhaps you're right."

"Just kidding," Ling Chunann suddenly said again.

For its host's long-term malicious behavior, 098 decided not to speak to him for the time being.

"098, how's the female lead doing now?"

Breaking its own rule, 098 immediately responded, "Host, the female lead took the medicine she prepared herself, then got into a fight with three hooligans in an alley, and has lost the chance to be with the male lead." 098 paused, "There's a strange phenomenon; according to the surveillance footage, on that day, the male lead did visit that alley, but from entering to leaving, it only took him ten minutes, and he was alone."

In other words, the male lead saw the female lead being assaulted by several hooligans, but he didn't intervene.

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