Villain – Peeking at the Diary, the Female Leads’ Personas Collapse

Zhu Yeqing prepared the ingredients for Chen Fan and found him a set of clothes to change into. Watching Zhu Yeqing take care of Chen Fan, the two other women sighed with mixed feelings—there was a hint of envy in their gaze.
In the eyes of the two female leads, Zhu Yeqing was currently the most “normal” character in this novel world since her storyline revolved around revenge. However, she was a character that evoked both pity and compassion, and this pitiful character was now in love with Chen Fan? That just made them more frustrated.
Neither woman liked Ye Aotian, but that didn’t mean they had to like Chen Fan. It wasn’t that they disliked him; they just didn’t like him that much.
“Young Master, do you need anything else?”
“What’s with this meat? It’s overcooked.”
“I’m sorry. I’ll make a new one for you.” Zhu Yeqing lowered her head and focused on her task seriously.
The two girls, watching helplessly, muttered, “Chen Fan, keep up the act.”
Mu Jinli spoke up, “Ling Yuyan, why did you decide to become a thief?”
“Just out of boredom. I learned ancient martial arts but had no idea how to use them. Every day, I treated patients but couldn’t bear to see sickness and death, so I’d just go out and steal a little here and there. Most of the money I took, though, I donated to charity.”
Robbing the rich to help the poor? A female robin hood?
“Aren’t you afraid of getting caught?”
Ling Yuyan responded, “Why would they catch me? I only steal from people with issues. As for honest folks making money fairly, why would I steal from them? What about you? Why did you become a vigilante?”
“Not exactly a vigilante; I just didn’t want to follow my mother’s path and inherit the title of Demon.”
That was a fair point. At this moment, Chen Fan no longer wanted to pay attention to this part of the plot, as it had gone completely off track.
Ling Yuyan and Mu Jinli both came to him, which was fine. Sitting here now should have been Ye Aotian. This campus storyline was supposed to end with Ye Aotian gaining the admiration of several bigwigs and significantly dampening Chen Fan’s spirits. The company’s stock would return, and Ye Aotian would have another opportunity to flaunt his achievements. As long as the purpose was achieved, Chen Fan couldn’t care less.
It wasn’t that he didn’t care; it was more that he was just exhausted.
Ling Yuyan looked at Chen Fan and said, “Chen Fan, let me tell you seriously once: I don’t like Ye Aotian. Can you do anything to help me solve this?”
Chen Fan took a bite and replied, “You’re a member of the Ling family, and the Earth Core Technique represents the family head. Your parents have targeted me; surely, you’re aware of that?”
“I … know.”
“Your parents, even your brother, want to kill me. Not liking Ye Aotian is meaningless, and it has nothing to do with me. I’m going to deal with Ye Aotian and your parents. When that time comes, do you think, with a blood feud, you won’t come looking for trouble with me?”
Ling Yuyan was dumbfounded. How could it be like this? How could this happen? Why was her storyline so unlucky?
Chen Fan was just scaring her. In the actual plot, the Ling family would not encounter any issues; they would even prosper and rise to fame. But Chen Fan was displeased with her chaotic behavior.
“Then I’ll bring the Ling family to join you.”
“Please, I’m not interested in ‘nurturing a tiger to invite future harm.’ I’m not that foolish, alright? Are you full? If so, then leave. Don’t come looking for me without reason. This time, Zhu Yeqing wasn’t by my side, but next time, don’t count on me showing mercy.”
“Just Zhu Yeqing? I’m not even afraid of—”
Suddenly, chopsticks pressed against her neck, and she hadn’t even seen Zhu Yeqing make a move.
“Did you see that? Zhu Yeqing could take you down without breaking a sweat. No need to send you off.”
Ling Yuyan and Mu Jinli left together. Chen Fan truly had no intention of interacting with those two anymore.
Mu Jinli had come to find Chen Fan only because she had noticed a suspicious person on campus and followed them, unexpectedly finding Ling Yuyan instead.
After parting ways, Ling Yuyan received a call from her older brother.
“Yuyan, something happened to Ye Aotian. What’s going on? Are there experts at the school?”
“No idea. How would I know? Why ask me?”
“Didn’t we say that while at school, you’re to protect Ye Aotian? What are you doing?”
“I’ve told you a thousand times: his life and death have nothing to do with me. If you keep pushing me, I’ll leave the family and cut ties with the Ling family completely. Brother, are you my brother or his henchman?”
Ling Xiaoyun was silent for a long while, then asked, “Tell me the truth. Why do you hate Ye Aotian so much?”
“It’s just pure hatred. And honestly, he’s disgusting—picking up anyone’s leftovers.”
Ling Xiaoyun stifled a laugh and asked, “How did you find out?”
“I’m not telling you. I have my own sources. While he’s been studying here at school, I guess those two are back together, right?”
They were indeed not just together but openly flaunting it. However, Ling Xiaoyun always took a hands-off approach.
“All right, are you sure you genuinely have no interest in Ye Aotian?”
“Yes. I’ve said it a thousand times. Why would I lie? Just because of a marriage contract, you think I’d be interested? Do you have so little faith in your sister?”
Ling Xiaoyun nodded, “I get it. I know what to do. Besides, Ye Aotian’s health has been bad lately. He can’t fight anymore.”
“Huh? Why? Brother, is there some secret?”
“It’s not exactly a secret. The Ling family examined him and found that his health is poor. This school enrollment was actually to let him recuperate. If he pushes any further, he might not even remain a man.”
On the other end, Ling Yuyan burst out in unrestrained laughter. She had never expected things to turn out this way. Could it really be this ridiculous?
If the protagonist were to be “emasculated,” would this novel still have a future?
“No way! I see Lan seems to be doing great every day.”
Ling Xiaoyun replied, “Acting is second nature for women. You’re a girl; don’t you understand?”
Ling Yuyan laughed again. This was just too amusing.
“Oh, by the way, don’t make any moves against Ye Aotian anymore, or he might notice.”
“Nonsense! Brother, you’re slandering me. I haven’t touched him.”
“When you were a kid, you hit me every day. Do you think I wouldn’t recognize your methods? The placement, the strength—it’s clearly you. Remember, you can dislike Ye Aotian, but his position as the family head is unchangeable.”
“If in the future, if he forces you into marriage, don’t worry. Your brother is strong—stronger than him. As long as I’m alive, he won’t have his way.”
“The Ling family is yours by right, Brother.”
“Enough. Don’t say that again, or Mother and Father will be angry.”
…
The morning sunlight spilled in. Chen Fan, who usually woke up early, noticed Zhu Yeqing wasn’t in the room. Lying down, he picked up his phone, determined to claim today’s reward.
Reading the opening line, several female leads checking the diary nearly died laughing. This guy was too much. Someday, he’d make them laugh to death.