The Counterattack Plan of A Villain With Ten Thousand Fans - Chapter 85 (Patreon)

Chapter 85

Bai Xiaosheng didn't notice that Xue Yuer had been silent for a while. After she proposed going back to school, he accompanied her to the dormitory building and reluctantly left.

Xue Yuer's dormitory was a three-bedroom apartment. When she returned, Yuan Jiayi happened to be in the living room. Seeing Xue Yuer's expression, she asked with concern, "Yuer, what's wrong? Had a bad date? Had a fight with Qin Xuyang?" She teased with the last sentence, "That's how it is between lovers. A little quarrel spices up the relationship."

"Oh, Jiayi, stop teasing me. Qin Xuyang and I haven't even started anything." Xue Yuer flopped onto the sofa with a cushion in her arms, wearing a troubled expression. "And I used to think he was nice, but today, I feel like we might not be compatible."

"What happened?" Yuan Jiayi sat beside Xue Yuer with crossed legs, her expression turning serious.

"Nothing, it's just something that happened on the street today. I feel like he's... scary." Xue Yuer furrowed her brows, struggling to find the right adjective. "Terrifying, perhaps."

Yuan Jiayi gasped, "No way. He usually seems quite easygoing. He wouldn't be so ruthless."

"I'm serious." Xue Yuer rested her head on the cushion. "You don't know how frightening his eyes were at that moment. I almost thought he wanted to kill that child." She sighed with relief. "Fortunately, the child wasn't hurt, or I wouldn't know what to do."

In conclusion, Xue Yuer stated, "I think he has a temper problem. It's probably best to call it quits. He's not really suitable for me."

"Reversal value +5%, current reversal value is 40%, please continue your efforts, host."

"Host, are we still posting the video?" 098 asked.

"Yes, post it on the Qifeng University forum," Ling Chunann said, then pushed the ice cream in front of the little boy towards him and pointed to the door. "Little Yuan, your mom is here."

A gracefully elegant middle-aged woman waved from the door and walked briskly towards them. She tousled the boy's head and said, "Yuan, why are you eating your big brother's food? Did you say thank you to your brother?" She smiled apologetically at Ling Chunann. "Sorry, this child is spoiled. He's a bit naughty. I hope he didn't trouble you."

"I said thank you to my brother." The boy held the woman's hand, smiling broadly at Ling Chunann. "Big brother, my mom is here. Do you want to come to my house?"

"Not today. I'll call you when I get home." Ling Chunann smiled. "Listen to your mom and behave well in the future. Don't run around."

"Okay, I'll be good." The boy nodded obediently.

"Mom, you don't know. When you weren't here just now, I met a super bad guy on the street. Fortunately, big brother showed up in time and saved me..." The mother and son gradually walked away, and Ling Chunann also left the shop, heading leisurely towards the Jinyue Group, muttering, "Two down, one more to go today, four more in total."

"What?" 098 momentarily couldn't follow Ling Chunann's train of thought.

Ling Chunann didn't answer, just looked at the bustling street scene and rubbed his stomach. "Feeling a bit hungry."

At this moment, 098 suddenly realized. Ling Chunann had mentioned a sister just now, and the male lead had too many people in his harem. "Host, what's next?" 098 asked.

As soon as the words fell, a young man in his early twenties walked up to Ling Chunann. Seeing him, the surprise on his face was evident. "Yining!"

Ling Chunann had Luo Yining's memories, but his impression of this person was not very deep. He only remembered his name was Zheng Mingjie. If he had to give him a description, he would probably call him... a good person.

When Luo Yining first emerged from the sea, he was picked up by one of the male lead's harem members, Green Grass. She then left him with an old man near the coast. Later, he was taken in by the old man's grandson and brought to this city, where he found a job, rented a small house, and bought a gaming helmet.

But the former Luo Yining was stubborn and had set his heart on Green Grass, so he didn't realize this person's feelings for him at all.

"Where have you been these days? I came back from out of town the day before yesterday and heard about the fire. I'm sorry, I shouldn't have rented you a place there." The young man spoke quickly, his guilt evident in his tone. "Thank goodness you're okay. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to forgive myself."

Ling Chunann glanced at the bloodshot eyes of the young man, clearly indicating he hadn't rested in the past two days. His shirt was also wrinkled, as if he hadn't changed it for several days. He looked somewhat guilty. "Sorry, I forgot your phone number, and my phone was left at home."

"It's okay as long as you're okay." Zheng Mingjie breathed a sigh of relief, then asked with concern, "Where are you living now? Would you like to stay with me for a while?"

"Thank you, but I'm staying with my uncle now. He's very kind, so I won't trouble you." Ling Chunann replied.

Although somewhat regretful, Zheng Mingjie didn't press Ling Chunann. After a few more words, Ling Chunann was about to bid farewell when he suddenly saw two menacing bald men approaching not far away.

Zheng Mingjie, who had been relaxed just now, instantly stiffened. His voice was tense as he said to Ling Chunann, "I have something to deal with. You go back first and call me when you get home." With that, he handed Ling Chunann a business card and went to meet the two men.

The two men glanced at Ling Chunann and showed a hint of surprise in their eyes, but they ignored him and focused on their business with Zheng Mingjie, leading him into a nearby alley.

"Host, aren't you going to help him?" 098 asked. "Those two look like they're about to beat someone up."

"Help."

"What?" 098 didn't expect the host to be so decisive this time. It was surprised.

"What's wrong?" Ling Chunann asked.

"Nothing, nothing." 098 didn't raise any more questions and chose to immediately look up information.

From their experience of collaborating in so many worlds, 098 knew its host was not someone who liked to meddle in other people's affairs. Moreover, Ling Chunann and Zheng Mingjie had no real connection. Although Luo Yining had spent Zheng Mingjie's money before, Ling Chunann had repaid all his debts by working. According to Ling Chunann's personality, they basically had no interaction anymore. But now he actually said he wanted to help?！

After checking Zheng Ming

jie's identity, 098 suddenly had a feeling of "as expected."

Zheng Mingjie was Zheng Mingyue's brother, and Zheng Mingyue was one of the male lead's harem members. Zheng Mingyue was in poor health and had been saved by the male lead, who raised the money for her surgery in the original text. Essentially, he saved her life. Zheng Mingyue also liked Qin Xuyang, so Zheng Mingjie would naturally tacitly approve of his precious sister's ambiguous relationship with Qin Xuyang.

And now was precisely the time when Zheng Mingjie was raising money for Zheng Mingyue's surgery.

"098, did you really think of me that badly? Am I the kind of person who turns a blind eye to others' suffering?" Just as 098 kept thinking that its inference was correct, it suddenly heard Ling Chunann's voice.

098: "..." Did it accidentally voice its thoughts again?

Ling Chunann: "Yes."

"I'm sorry, host, I didn't mean to think of you that way."

"It's good that you realize your mistake," Ling Chunann said earnestly. "We've been working together for so long, and we can consider ourselves friends. Don't you already know my personality?"

"Yeah, the host is right," 098 said sincerely. "You have such a good temper, and you're kind and always ready to help. You're a great person." After saying this, 098 couldn't help but applaud its own audacity.

098 originally thought Ling Chunann would feel embarrassed, but it didn't expect its host to be even more shameless than itself. He said, "098, I didn't expect you to understand me so well!"

"..." It was speechless, then quietly recalled how Ling Chunann had beaten people with a sack in the initial mission world and played tricks on various main characters. It felt like its understanding of kindness was being refreshed.

"Kid, where have you been these days? I've been searching all over for you," a bald man pushed Zheng Mingjie against the wall and spat to the side. "How about it? Where's the money for this month?"

"Yes, I'm sorry," Zheng Mingjie said with a wry smile. "Big brother, could you give me a few more days? I just returned from a business trip and haven't had a chance to report to the company. Once I get my salary, I'll pay you back immediately."

Another bald man interjected, "Brother, it's not just a matter of giving you a few more days. Our boss gave instructions. If you don't repay this month, we'll go after your sister."

"Spit," the bald man restraining Zheng Mingjie spat towards the other man. "Don't talk nonsense." Then, turning back to Zheng Mingjie, he said, "Listen up, kid. You have to hand over the money today, or else..."

"Host, is this how debt collectors usually threaten people?" one man's face turned red while the other's turned white.

"Humans are quite crafty; they really scared that poor guy," Ling Chunann replied.

"Are you not going out?" 

"No rush," Ling Chunann said. "I just went out with 200 bucks, bought some ice cream for a kid, and now I'm out of cash."

"..." So, they were waiting for someone to bring money. "Host, Feng Buyu is still in the Jinyue building. It'll take at least ten minutes for him to come down."

"He's here," Ling Chunann said.

Soon, a car stopped in front of them, and the driver, a young man, approached respectfully, handing over a card. "Master Luo, here's the card you asked for. 300,000 has been transferred inside."

"Thank you," Ling Chunann took the card. "Wait here for me. I'll be out in a moment."

"Alright."

"I'm sorry, big brother, I really don't have the money today. Could you give me a few more days?" Zheng Mingjie pleaded.

"No, you have to pay up today, whether you have it or not," the bald man said fiercely. "My brother and I have been looking for you for days. If you don't pay up today, how can we explain to our boss?"

"How much does he owe you?" Ling Chunann's voice suddenly interrupted, as he had just entered the alley.

"Thirty thousand, including interest," one bald man replied, then noticed it was Ling Chunann and put on a fierce expression. "Mind your own business, kid!"

"I happen to have thirty thousand here. I'll help him repay it, so you guys don't have to come after him again," Ling Chunann handed the card to the man. "The password is the last six digits of the card number."

"Really?" The two bald men looked at each other incredulously. "You better not be fooling with us, kid."

"There's an ATM outside. You can go check," Ling Chunann said.

"Alright, we'll go check." One of the bald men took the card skeptically and went out. Soon, he returned, looking excited. "There's really that much in it." Now they could settle their debt and leave happily.

These two were just seeking money. After receiving it, they returned the promissory note and left cheerfully.

"Host, how did you know he owed thirty thousand?" 098 asked. "And how did you notify him? I didn't see you do it just now."

"In the plot, the male lead helped him repay sixty thousand after three months, including interest. It's easy to figure out," Ling Chunann replied. "Didn't you see me send a text just now?"

Feeling mocked for its lack of math skills, 098 fell silent for a few seconds before saying, "Host, you've really broken character this time." Ling Chunann's current behavior was far from the timid crybaby he used to be.

"When the key characters are absent, there's no need to maintain character," Ling Chunann replied casually.

"So, you're doing this for Feng Buyu to see?" 098 mused.

"Of course. After being together in so many worlds, we need to spice things up a bit, don't we?" Ling Chunann responded as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

With Zheng Mingjie's profuse gratitude, Ling Chunann's reversal value increased by 5% again. As they parted ways, he bumped into Feng Buyu, who had just arrived. Just as 098 was about to remind him to watch his character, it noticed that Ling Chunann had already dashed forward faster than it could react.

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