I Became the Rich Second-Generation Villain

Of course, this beautiful plan all hinged on one thing: the Super Peach Blossom Halo needed to trigger at full effectiveness.

If it didn’t, then the whole thing would fall apart.

Right now, Wang Haoran could force Mu Nanzhi awake just long enough to see his face. That would fulfill the halo’s activation condition.

If it activates, then all his problems would be solved in one stroke. But if it doesn’t trigger… then he’ll be in serious trouble.

She’ll remember his face, and she’ll end up being disgusted. And after, she might even come after him for revenge.

That wasn’t a risk Wang Haoran was willing to take. So, the solution was simple: Don’t let her know who detoxed her.

Later on, he’ll arrange for a chance encounter. If the halo activates, then everything would be perfect.

If it didn’t? Well, he’ll still have options—he can act like nothing ever happened, or play the part of a selfless simp who didn’t mind “taking responsibility” and was willing to “accept her past.”

Truly, what a genius plan.

That said, there were still two issues he had to deal with:

First, what if she woke up mid-process and saw his face? Second, what if she flew into a rage afterward and sought revenge against Shao Wanwan or the Poison Sect?

He thought it over for a few seconds and quickly came up with solutions.

Of course, the inspiration for both came from others. He was just… borrowing some ideas.

Don’t want your face recognized? Easy. Just do what Yin Zhiping did.

Worried she might retaliate against Shao Wanwan later? Simple again—blackmail her with leverage, and she won’t dare say a word.

Zhen Simin and Zhuo Xiu, a couple of minor villains under him, had given him this kind of advice countless times before.

He never once took it seriously as it was too tasteless. But this time… he was going to make an exception.

Well—half an exception.

He wasn’t really going to record anything. Just pretend that he did.

Why? Because actual recordings can leak. In this digital age, nothing is ever truly private.

Who can guarantee the secrets in your phone or laptop wouldn’t get exposed?

Plenty of others already paid the price for that lesson.

Wang Haoran wasn’t about to let that happen to himself.

No way he was going to plant a time bomb like that.

That kind of slip-up can absolutely ruin him.

“Old Ancestor… If you won’t stoop to do such things, then maybe we should find someone else?” said Shao Wanwan, visibly nervous as she watched Mu Nanzhi’s condition worsen.

It sounded like a normal suggestion on the surface. But when Wang Haoran turned to look at her, he caught a subtle flicker of suspicion in her gaze—as her eyes dropped briefly to a certain part of his body.

His expression narrowed.

This little vixen didn’t think he was up to the task! But instead of saying it outright, she gave him an out, trying to “gracefully” suggest he step aside.

Being doubted like this made Wang Haoran want to teach her a lesson right then and there, but now wasn’t the time.

Besides, her suspicions weren’t entirely unreasonable. From her perspective, he was an ancient old monster, one who merely looked young. Whether everything still “functioned” properly was… questionable.

“Time is tight. There’s no time to call someone else,” Wang Haoran said, keeping his dignified “Old Ancestor” persona. “Besides, the dosage you used is too high. I’m the only one who can handle it.”

“Alright then, Old Ancestor, no time to waste!” Shao Wanwan lit up and turned to leave.

“Wait,” said Wang Haoran.

“Yes, Old Ancestor?” she asked, puzzled.

You doubted me? Then you’d better watch and learn!

Wang Haoran calmly spoke two words: “Stand guard.”

Shao Wanwan froze. A blush spread across her flawless cheeks.

Qingling Mountain was vast and full of hidden spots.

It wasn’t hard to find a suitable location.

It was now mid-morning.

The sun rose to its peak, then began its descent.

Before anyone realized, it was already evening.

【Ding! Host has claimed Female Lead Mu Nanzhi for the first time. Gained 6,000 Villain Points! Qin Fan’s Protagonist Halo -300. Host’s Villain Halo +300!】

Wang Haoran calmly walked away, leaving Shao Wanwan behind to handle the aftermath.

Before departing, he activated another Protagonist Fortuitous Encounter Experience Card.

These cards had unpredictable activation times—better to use them early and let the system sort it out.

What he really wanted was something classic—like falling off a cliff, surviving, and discovering a lost immortal inheritance.

These… romantic type encounters?

He would rather not have more of those. After all, as a top-tier villain, doing something this low-class was beneath his image.

But… this situation was special.

He couldn’t exactly let the girl die in front of him, right?

The evening sunlight bathed Qingling Mountain in a soft glow, falling across the delicate face of Mu Nanzhi, who lay unconscious in the grass.

Her already rosy complexion was tinged with an even deeper crimson.

Though some of that redness was… pure rage.

The blindfold over her eyes was lifted. As soon as she opened them, she saw the face of a seductive woman.

Who else could it be but Shao Wanwan?

Shao Wanwan tapped her a few times, restoring her ability to speak—though she still couldn’t move.

Mu Nanzhi glanced around with her eyes.

No one else in sight.

She locked eyes with Shao Wanwan, fury and suspicion blazing in her gaze.

Seeing this, Shao Wanwan calmly clarified: “Don’t look at me like that. I’m a woman. Completely, 100% woman.”

Then, with a mischievous smile, she added: “This really was an accident. I truly forgot the antidote. I didn’t mean to hurt you. Luckily, I found… another kind of antidote.”

“Guess you’re just too lucky to die,” she teased.

“You demon… just kill me already,” Mu Nanzhi said quietly. Despite everything, her tone was eerily calm—though filled with hopelessness.

Letting her go now would be like releasing a tiger back to the mountains. So the smart move would be to silence her… permanently.

But—

“Such a beautiful girl. It’d be such a shame to kill you,” said Shao Wanwan with a coy smile.

“Then let me go.” Mu Nanzhi’s face was composed, showing no anger—but all her rage was carefully buried beneath the surface.

“Oh, I’ll let you go,” Shao Wanwan said, raising her phone with a wicked grin. “But before that, I need to remind you of something.”

“There’s a very precious recording on here. Want to see it?”

Mu Nanzhi froze. Then realization dawned—and she snapped, eyes burning with shame and rage:

“You vile witch!”

“The scene was just too beautiful. I couldn’t help but record it,” Shao Wanwan winked, pretending to hit play.

Mu Nanzhi turned her head away in fury and humiliation.

“Not watching? Okay, suit yourself,” Shao Wanwan giggled—and put the phone away.

Of course, there was no video.

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