I Became the Rich Second-Generation Villain

Wang Haoran’s eyes stung as if they had been pierced with needles, and he immediately deactivated his X-ray vision, heart racing with discomfort. Yet, even with the ability turned off, the disgust gnawing at his gut refused to fade. That girl—no, that person—whose beauty rivaled even Yu Shiqing’s, turned out to be a man in disguise.

A damn trap.

If not for his special vision, he never would have figured it out. That level of deception was flawless.

And what’s worse… he had fantasized. His mind wandered, stirred by illusion, enticed by curves and grace that were all part of a lie.

Thinking back on it made him sick to his stomach.

This wasn’t even the first time something like this had happened. He remembered encountering a protagonist with a body transformation system once, and that had been hard enough to stomach. But this one… this one made his skin crawl far worse.

There were always a few of these crossdressing protagonists scattered across male-oriented wish-fulfillment novels. Wang Haoran had read enough to be familiar with the trope. And yet, experiencing it firsthand was an entirely different nightmare.

With a grim expression, he reached out mentally and connected with the system, initiating a quick probe.

【Protagonist: Ling Nanxu】

【Charm Value: 383】

【Protagonist Halo: 4879】

【Skill (Golden Finger): Crossdressing System – In female attire, the host gains favor and confessions from male characters, which are converted into points. Points can be spent to enhance charm or unlock new abilities.】

Note 1: The more attractive the male admirer, the more points awarded.

Note 2: The maximum charm attainable through the system is 999. At that level, the host can seduce both men and women with ease, earning their admiration and complete trust.

In male attire, the success rate when pursuing female characters is 100%.

In female attire, the success rate when seducing men is also 100%.

Currently unlocked abilities: Voice Transformation (can mimic any female voice), Max-level Classical Dance.

Unlocking: X-ray Vision (Progress: 1%)

All this information flashed rapidly across Wang Haoran’s mind, and with each line, the chill on his scalp worsened. His skin prickled like it had been kissed by cold steel.

Back when his vision wasn’t activated, he had genuinely mistaken Ling Nanxu for a female lead and had even let a few indecent thoughts bubble up.

And according to the system mechanics, that counted as “attraction.”

Which meant… Ling Nanxu had just earned points off him.

Given Wang Haoran’s own high attractiveness rating, those points probably weren’t few either.

In other words, he had been farmed for system rewards.

He, who had always schemed and leeched off protagonists for villain points, was now being used as someone else’s stepping stone.

The sheer irony almost made him explode.

He clenched his fists, and for a moment, he truly considered giving Ling Nanxu a good beating—maybe even a one-way trip to the afterlife to cleanse his own mental trauma.

But the thought burned bright for only a second before fading.

Ling Nanxu’s Protagonist Halo was nearly 5000. That was a fat sheep, full of potential harvest. Killing him now would be a waste. Villain points were far too precious at this stage to squander for the sake of pride.

Still, caution was necessary.

Ling Nanxu was unlocking X-ray Vision. That kind of ability… Wang Haoran absolutely could not allow any other man to possess.

If another guy got it, he’d kill them without hesitation.

But for now, Ling Nanxu’s progress was only at 1%. It was still far off.

And honestly, if Wang Haoran had anything to say about it, Ling Nanxu would never reach 100%.

That system required points to level up, and points came only when Ling Nanxu crossdressed and flaunted himself in public.

All Wang Haoran needed to do was make sure that never happened.

Solving that would be almost too easy.

Jiang Gaoxuan had been resting these past few days. He should be well recovered by now.

Just as that thought formed in his mind, he felt a light tap on his arm.

Wang Haoran turned slightly, meeting Lu Yan’s gaze. Her soft, limpid eyes studied him with quiet curiosity.

“That girl really is beautiful, isn’t she?” she said gently, nodding toward the distant figure of Ling Nanxu in hanfu.

Her eyes sparkled, but her voice held only the faintest trace of jealousy—no anger, just a quiet, almost playful sourness.

Her entire heart was invested in Wang Haoran, and naturally, her attention lingered on him constantly. She had noticed the direction of his gaze and the time he spent staring.

Wang Haoran scowled slightly, the revulsion still simmering inside him. “Beautiful, my ass.”

Lu Yan, not understanding what he really meant, only assumed he was trying to reassure her. Her smile deepened, eyes filled with a kind of tolerant affection as she said softly, “If you like looking, then look. I won’t get mad. If you want her contact info, I can go ask for it. Girls are usually more open with other girls, so the chances of me getting it for you are probably higher.”

Her tone was tender, free of sarcasm or jest.

Wang Haoran could hear the sincerity in her voice. He stared at her for a few seconds, stunned by how serious she was, and then let out a soft sigh.

This was the kind of thoughtfulness that came from a Favorability of 100. Even when she felt a little jealous, she still wanted to help her boyfriend chase another girl, just to make him happy.

She was so considerate, it hurt.

But… she had misunderstood everything.

“I’m really not interested in that one. Don’t overthink it,” he said, gently dismissing the subject without revealing Ling Nanxu’s true gender.

From appearances alone, no one would believe it. He looked exactly like a girl.

And if he tried to explain, what could he even say? That he had X-ray vision?

No way.

Or maybe claim he knew Ling Nanxu personally?

That made even less sense. He was from a different school—how could he possibly know someone from Lu Yan’s academy better than she did?

No, pretending ignorance was still the best strategy.

“I wasn’t joking,” Lu Yan said, her lips tightening in resolve. “I’m serious.”

“So am I,” Wang Haoran replied.

“…Alright then.” A smile finally bloomed on Lu Yan’s lovely face, a gentle blush rising to her cheeks.

She believed him—because he wasn’t lying.

Meanwhile, Ling Nanxu stood not far away, basking in the glow of accumulating system points.

The crowd was thick, and this was an art college, which meant there were plenty of handsome guys around.

All Ling Nanxu had to do was stand there in hanfu, letting the eyes of the boys roam over him, lingering with admiration or hidden hunger. Points rolled in like trickling rain.

But he quickly realized this wasn’t sustainable.

Passive farming like this—just standing still and letting people look—only granted minimal gains.

At this rate, it would take at least a month or two to unlock X-ray Vision.

No, he needed to do more.

To get the serious points, he would have to show off his charm—no, to put it nicely, perform onstage.

Tonight’s school showcase was the perfect chance. He had a scheduled act, a classical dance.

When he stepped into that spotlight and showcased his elegance, he would earn far more than just lingering stares. His charm would soar, and the point influx would explode.

His system progress would speed up exponentially.

But there was still time before the performance began, and simply standing here was starting to bore him.

After a moment’s thought, Ling Nanxu decided to go on the hunt.

His eyes began scanning the crowd.

Average-looking guys were dismissed immediately.

He was looking for the cream of the crop—the handsomest of the handsome.

The true prizes.

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