Chosen One, how did I end up as the villain?

She's ugly and has a terrible temper.

Qin Huaiyu approached instead of retreating, and said with a smile:

"Brother Gui, we two are here to report to your team on the orders of Second Master."

"Join my team?"

Xue Wenyuan became suspicious. He narrowed his eyes, staring at the two of them with a sharp glint in his eyes.

"Our team has enough personnel and no casualties, so why would Second Master send two newcomers?"

Tell me, who exactly are you people?

So, it was going to be discovered after all?

Chu Yanxi's fair face showed some emotion. Although she trusted Qin Huaiyu, she couldn't help but feel a little nervous, since things were developing in the direction she had guessed.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the next step should be to capture the two of us.

She looked at Qin Huaiyu with some trepidation, only to see that he remained calm and composed, his expression unchanged.

He really is unpredictable!

At this moment, Qin Huaiyu was naturally unaware of her thoughts. He remained calm and composed, and said:

"We two are your subordinates, Brother Gui. If you don't believe me, Second Master is in the main hall; you can go and ask him."

That's quite cautious, but I'd like to see if you have the guts.

"Yeah?"

The greedy ghost looked at the person in front of him and saw that the other party was not flustered at all and even dared to push the Second Master. His doubts were greatly dispelled.

As for asking questions, he glanced at the palace gate.

Second Master is in a bad mood. If I go in now, I'll be asking for trouble, and he might even take his anger out on me.

Not only will you not get to see the scarred face make a fool of yourself, but you might also be punished for it, and if you're not careful, you might even lose your life.

No way, only a fool would go in. I can't dig my own grave.

With this in mind, his last remaining doubts were completely dispelled.

"This is a small matter, and I'm sure you wouldn't dare to lie to me. Now that you're in my team, just do your job well from now on. I won't treat my brothers unfairly."

Forehead?

Chu Yanxi was a little confused. This was solved in just one sentence!

Where did your fierce look go?

"..."

Qin Huaiyu maintained his smile, but inwardly he thought to himself, these people are indeed all scheming. If they were even a little bit pure, their identities would have been exposed long ago.

Those with wicked intentions will inevitably suffer the consequences.

"Well then, we brothers thank you, brother," he said.

The greedy ghost nodded. "Alright, enough with the pretense, get down!"

He waved his hand impatiently.

The two remained still.

"Is there something else?"

Qin Huaiyu pretended to hesitate, looking very troubled.

"Say it, what are you doing, acting all coy like a man!" the greedy ghost said unhappily.

Ha, they've taken the bait!

Qin Huaiyu pretended to have made up his mind and said:

"Brother Gui, although I'm new here, I know quite a bit. I feel sorry for you!"

"Oh, why?" the greedy ghost asked, puzzled. What did the newcomer mean?

Chu Yanxi, standing to the side, was also very puzzled. Every word this guy said had a purpose. What was he trying to do this time? Why was he even trying to empathize?

Qin Huaiyu refused to replace the two men; his face showed resentment as he said:

"Scarface and you are both team leaders, so why is he so highly regarded? You've done so much, and you always think of the village first, and you've never made a mistake. But Scarface keeps making big mistakes, and even the village under his jurisdiction gets into trouble. What ability does he have!"

Upon hearing this, the greedy ghost felt a ripple in his heart.

It felt like someone who had been wronged was suddenly understood at some point.

I saw it! I saw it!

Finally, someone has seen my efforts!

It's a pity he's a newcomer...

He was filled with mixed emotions of joy and sorrow, but he didn't show it. However, his voice unconsciously became more gentle.

"You newbie, you're trying to sow discord."

The words were meant as a rebuke, but the greedy ghost found the person before him increasingly pleasing to the eye.

Qin Huaiyu quickly bowed and said, "I dare not. I just feel it is unfair. You should get what you put in. That is the principle."

"Well, that's true, but that's not always the case."

The greedy ghost sighed and continued:

"Although I am serious about my work and believe I have made many contributions, and I am wholeheartedly devoted to the village, I can't resist Scarface's few words. Second Master just likes me, and what can I do?"

"Like now, the atmosphere in the hall is so tense. If I were kneeling here, I would probably be dead by now."

If this person isn't a villain, he really does resemble the male protagonist of a mindless short drama.

The blind and mentally bankrupt Second Master, and the scheming, lecherous Scarface…

Holy crap, this plot is all about men, men, and men, isn't it just men on top of men?

Qin Huaiyu felt a chill run down his spine and dared not think any further. He gathered his thoughts and continued indignantly:

"Second Master is truly unworthy of his position as head of the family. How can he be so biased? And who knows what tricks that scarred man has played? If things continue like this, Brother Ghost, you may never have a chance to rise again."

"Shh, keep your voice down!"

The greedy ghost pointed to the main hall, but the resentment in his heart was stirred up.

This newcomer's views coincided with my own, and it seems that if Scarface were still around, I would never have been able to advance any further.

Seeing the fickle expression on the greedy ghost's face, Qin Huaiyu knew the time was ripe and said:

"Brother Gui, I'm not sure if I should say this."

"Just tell me."

Have you ever thought about getting rid of your facial scars?

Upon hearing this, Chu Yanxi immediately understood. Was this a plan to instigate internal strife so that they could win amidst the chaos?

This guy's mind is terrifyingly sharp; he can discover weaknesses and exploit them simply by listening and observing.

Moreover, the words progressed step by step, enticing people at every turn, making it truly impossible to guard against.

It seems he was being lenient with me before; otherwise, with that kind of mentality, I would have embarrassed myself every time.