Villain – Peeking at the Diary, the Female Leads' Personas Collapse-Chapter 218
Chapter 218
She was genuinely incoherent.
“How about … you all leave for a bit? I’d like to speak with Chen Fan alone.”
“Uh … please, go easy on him.”
Nangong Qingcheng said, “Don’t worry, I … won’t go too far. After all, the Chen family hasn’t committed any major wrongs.”
Chen Tianqiang left with his wife but, still worried, left Zhu Yeqing behind.
Once the two were gone and it was confirmed no one else was around, Nangong Qingcheng immediately knelt on the ground. Her face was covered in sweat.
“Are you serious?”
“I … I tried to hold back. It’s my talent. I really don’t know what to do. I’m so confused right now, I can’t even think straight to talk to you.”
Chen Fan thought for a moment and said, “Look into my eyes.”
Nangong Qingyan earnestly gazed at Chen Fan.
The unease in her heart gradually subsided, and she said, “Uh … how am I okay now?”
“Just an inner demon. I suppressed it. Sigh, I didn’t plan to use this move—it’s kind of pointless—but with you like this, it wasn’t good. If I hadn’t stepped in, you’d have been done for.”
Nangong Qingyan stood up and said, “It’s really incredible. I’m actually not afraid of you anymore.”
“It’s not that you’re not afraid. I hid it for you. I’ve accepted you, made you one of my people, my subordinate. Satisfied now?”
“Huh … wasn’t I already?”
Nonsense. I’m the villain. Have you ever seen a villain casually recruiting underlings? Are you messing with me?
“Hmm, before, it didn’t count. You were just scared of me. Now, you’re truly one of my people. Got it?”
“Oh, I understand. Yes, Master.”
“Don’t call me that. Use Chen Fan or Young Master Chen. Just don’t call me that.”
“Alright, Young Master Chen. I understand. I won’t make that mistake again. So, what do I do next?”
“Punch me.”
A little fist to went to his chest.
Nangong Qingyan lightly tapped him. Chen Fan said helplessly, “Have you not eaten or what? Forget it, I’ll do it myself.”
Chen Fan applied a bit of force, causing a trickle of blood to spill from the corner of his mouth. Then he reached out, forcefully slapping both sides of his face to make his cheeks flush.
“Hmm, that’s about right.”
At this moment, Nangong Qingyan called Chen Tianqiang and his wife back in.
Seeing the blood at the corner of their son’s mouth, they knew he had been disciplined. But noticing that Zhu Yeqing didn’t seem particularly angry, they understood it was just a minor punishment.
Chen Tianqiang’s heart was finally at ease.
“Then we’ll take our leave and not disturb you further.”
“Go ahead. I’ll take Chen Fan around. After all, he’s from the Chen family and will likely be involved in the auctions here in the future.”
Chen Tianqiang nodded and left with his wife.
In truth, this was Chen Fan’s request. In the normal plot, this is when Ye Aotian would show up. His parents would be looked down upon by Ye Aotian, who’d say something about them having a useless son.
This was an agreement Chen Fan made with the system. This kind of thing had to be changed. If it wasn’t, he’d rather never complete the mission and stay in reincarnation forever.
The system agreed to this.
Now, it was just a matter of waiting for Ye Aotian’s arrival.
“Chen Fan, how did you get stronger again?”
“Just like that. How else? I don’t know, it just happens naturally.”
Zhu Yeqing said enviously, “Young Master, she seems way stronger than me.”
You’re getting jealous over this? So annoying.
Chen Fan tapped Zhu Yeqing’s head and said, “There, happy now?”
At that moment, Zhu Yeqing crossed a long bridge in her mind. She clearly saw the shape of a mountain and even glimpsed the scenery at its peak. But at the top, she saw a massive Heavenly Gate.
What did this mean?
What realm had she reached?
“I’m at the Grandmaster realm. You’re now above Grandmaster, but I don’t know what it is. There’s no term for anything above Grandmaster in the records, but I think the family might have some information.”
The family Nangong Qingcheng referred to was likely the larger four families.
After some brief inquiries, they learned that above Grandmaster was the Heavenly Gate realm.
It was divided into Initial Heavenly Gate, Middle Heavenly Gate, and Great Heavenly Gate.
These existed only in records. People at this level were so powerful they were beyond human, but no one had a reference for just how strong they were.
Zhu Yeqing didn’t care. She was determined to be the strongest by Chen Fan’s side, no matter who else was around.
While they were discussing, Ye Aotian walked in, accompanied by Ling Xiaoyun and Qian Daode.
Seeing these two, Zhu Yeqing couldn’t hold back her urge to kill.
Damn it, I’m gonna slaughter this guy.
Nangong Qingyan said, “This time, I still need to thank you. But, Qian Daode, I think we need to settle this matter, don’t you?”
“I’m sorry … I really didn’t know it was you …”
Nangong Qingyan ignored him and called for someone to come in.
“Drag him out and beat him into a useless dog. Don’t kill him.”
Ye Aotian roared, “You dare touch him?”
“Those who make mistakes must face punishment. Did you really think you could use me as a bargaining chip and I wouldn’t get angry?”
Chen Fan was dumbfounded. Big sis, I told you to act, not to go overboard! What are you doing?
“I’ll take his punishment.”
“Very well. Bring them in.”
Two people came in, carrying tools.
Ye Aotian didn’t flinch and stood his ground.
The two thought, No need for nonsense—let’s just get to it.
Ye Aotian had assumed it would just be a light lesson, but he didn’t expect these two to go all out.
It really hurt. Even as the protagonist, he couldn’t hold back and started shouting.
Chen Fan’s face darkened. Sis, don’t do this. The plot can’t go this off-track. He’s supposed to come here to show off!
At this moment, Nangong Qingyan said, “I’ve always heard people talk about whose child Ye Aotian is, and I didn’t believe it. But now, I do. Not bad, really not bad. That was just a test of your endurance and whether you have what it takes to achieve great things. You’re impressive. I’m optimistic about you. Take this.”
She tossed a jade pendant to Ye Aotian.
“Keep this. It’s rare. With this pendant, you can freely enter any Nangong family auction or casino. Wherever the Nangong family is, you’ll be respected.”
Ye Aotian stood up, clasped his hands, and said, “Taking a beating to earn your friendship? I think this deal’s a win.”
With that, Ye Aotian proudly glanced at Chen Fan.
Chen Fan pretended to be angry. But inside, he was overjoyed. As expected of Nangong Qingyan—she’s incredible.
It seemed the plot was still on track. He got to screw over Ye Aotian while keeping the story aligned.
Why not go for it?
“Since both of you are here, how about we go check out the auction together? There’s an antique auction happening right now.”
Ye Aotian hesitated, but Chen Fan immediately said, “I bet Young Master Ye doesn’t have the eye to appreciate antiques and paintings, right?”
“Hahaha, Chen Fan, you’re really asking for it. You’d better be careful not to buy some trash and end up crying.”
“Like I’d cry before you would.”
Nangong Qingyan was a genius. Damn, this plot is actually so satisfying?
