I Became the Rich Second-Generation Villain

“It’s my fault. I wronged you. I… I…”

Wang Haoran wore a deeply guilty expression, as though he had made some difficult decision, yet after stammering for a long while, he failed to finish his sentence.

Tantai Yaoyue seemed to guess what he was about to say. Her eyes filled with anticipation as she waited, silently urging him to continue, but even after several long seconds passed, he still did not say the words she expected.

She grew anxious and could only step in herself, voicing what he hesitated to say. “You mean… you want to take responsibility, right?”

Wang Haoran nodded instinctively, then suddenly shook his head again.

“You’re nodding and shaking your head at the same time. What does that even mean?” Tantai Yaoyue was genuinely flustered now.

“Qianwei…” Wang Haoran said, looking troubled and conflicted.

“You should explain it properly to her. Qianwei is gentle and understanding. I’m sure she’ll be able to accept it,” Tantai Yaoyue urged him seriously.

“I… I’m bad with words. I don’t think I can convince her,” he said, hesitating once more, as if backing down.

“Really? You’d do that?” Wang Haoran looked genuinely surprised.

“I’m her eldest sister, and she respects me a lot. If I find the right chance to talk to her, it shouldn’t be a problem,” Tantai Yaoyue said after giving it some thought.

“Ugh… I really feel like such a scumbag. I’m sorry to both of you,” Wang Haoran said in shame, lifting his hand as if he were about to slap himself.

Tantai Yaoyue panicked and quickly grabbed his wrist, stopping him. “That was an accident. You didn’t want it to happen, right? What’s done is done. Hitting yourself won’t change anything. Do you understand?”

She spoke earnestly, trying her best to comfort him.

But the moment those words left her mouth, she felt something was off.

Wasn’t she supposed to be the one needing comfort? How did it turn into her consoling him instead?

“Yeah,” Wang Haoran nodded, then brought up the most important issue. “But whatever happens, our situation absolutely cannot be known by your Master. If he finds out, I might not survive.”

“He wouldn’t—” Tantai Yaoyue began instinctively, wanting to defend Qin Fan, to say he wasn’t that kind of person.

But halfway through her sentence, she remembered the disgusting things Qin Fan had done, and the words died in her throat.

She used to believe he was an upright man, a true gentleman. Now she knew better.

People could hide their true nature frighteningly well. If Qin Fan became jealous or vengeful, Wang Haoran really would be in danger. Qin Fan’s combat strength was terrifying. If he chose to act, she would not be able to stop him.

At that moment, Tantai Yaoyue understood clearly what she had to do.

“Our matter must stay secret. Don’t let anyone else know. For now, it’s best not to tell Qianwei either,” she said solemnly after careful consideration.

“Okay. I promise,” Wang Haoran nodded firmly.

【Ding! Host successfully manipulated the Female Lead Tantai Yaoyue. Gained 1600 Villain Points. Qin Fan’s Protagonist Halo -80. Host’s Villain Halo +80.】

Tantai Yaoyue carefully put the bedsheets away again, then walked out of the bedroom together with Wang Haoran and returned to the dining area.

“Big Sis, weren’t you two out eating? Why are you back so fast?” Qiu Qianwei asked curiously.

“Don’t ask. Just thinking about it makes me feel sick,” Tantai Yaoyue said gloomily.

“Did you eat anything?” Liu Yue asked.

“No. I don’t have any appetite at all,” Tantai Yaoyue replied, still feeling unsettled.

“I’m a bit hungry. I want to eat,” Wang Haoran said casually.

“I’ll get you some food,” Tantai Yaoyue replied without hesitation.

She went to the kitchen, scooped a bowl of rice, grabbed a pair of chopsticks, and placed them in front of him. The others at the table stared at the scene with faint suspicion.

“What are you all staring at? I made him drive me around. Getting him a bowl of rice as thanks is strange now?” Tantai Yaoyue raised her voice slightly as she spoke.

Qiu Qianwei and the others immediately looked away and lowered their heads, quietly continuing their meal.

After eating, Wang Haoran sat for a short while before leaving the villa, preparing to head back to school.

On the way, he received a call from Song Zhihui.

“Have you eaten yet?” she asked on the phone.

“I have. What about you?”

“Anna and I already ate too,” Song Zhihui replied, then hesitated before continuing. “Back when I was in the mountains learning cooking from Qin Fan, there was really nothing between us. Don’t overthink it. You’re my first love.”

She had seen the censored video too.

Even though Qin Fan was calling Tantai Yaoyue’s name in it, Song Zhihui couldn’t help but suspect that he might have done similar things while thinking about her as well. She has already decided to keep her distance from him in the future.

Still, she was afraid Wang Haoran might misunderstand, so she felt she needed to explain.

“It’s not that era anymore. I’m not that old-fashioned. You don’t need to explain yourself to me,” Wang Haoran replied deliberately.

The moment she heard that, Song Zhihui became anxious. From his words, she could tell he was definitely overthinking.

“You’re my first love. I can swear on it. You don’t believe me?” she asked hurriedly.

“I really don’t care about that kind of thing. Whether you are or not doesn’t matter,” Wang Haoran said, sounding almost indifferent.

That only made her panic more. “What do I have to say for you to believe me? I really—”

“Alright, alright. I believe you. You are,” Wang Haoran replied perfunctorily.

Song Zhihui felt utterly helpless. It felt like he was only saying that because she kept pressing him.

After thinking for a moment, she said softly, “I know saying more now won’t help. But when the facts are right in front of you someday, you’ll understand that I’m telling the truth.”

“What facts?” Wang Haoran asked, pretending not to understand.

“Well… I…” Song Zhihui couldn’t bring herself to say it. Just then, she saw Feng Anna returning after paying the bill. “Anna’s coming over. I’m hanging up. Don’t just bury your head in books like a nerd. Learn some basic common sense, or later, when you don’t know how to do anything, what are we supposed to do then—ah, forget it, I’m not saying anymore.”

The call ended abruptly.

Wang Haoran put his phone away, a faint, unreadable smile appearing at the corner of his lips.

He thought to himself, I know plenty already. You really don’t need to worry. When the time comes, I’ll give you a very big surprise.

—

Qin Fan fled the hotel in utter humiliation, flagged down a taxi, and headed back to the luxury villa where he lived.

The driver, who loved watching short videos, recognized Qin Fan almost immediately and kept glancing at him with strange looks the entire ride.

Qin Fan felt as if needles were pricking his back.

After what felt like an eternity, they finally arrived.

He paid the fare, rushed inside the villa, and stormed into the bedroom he used for his private indulgences. He tore the place apart, locating the hidden camera inside, then continued searching the villa until he found several more cameras concealed in different corners.

In a fit of rage, Qin Fan stomped on every single pinhole camera, crushing them into pieces.

After calming down slightly, he picked up his phone and called Ma Hongsheng.

“Little Ma,” Qin Fan said coldly the moment the call connected, “why are there so many hidden cameras installed inside the villa you gave me?”

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