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

Everyone followed the gaze and were astonished.

"What do you mean? Why is the girl looking at him? Does he know who the thief is?"

"That's impossible. Even if he proved the package, who can do anything without clues?"

"I think they're just desperate and trying anything to save face."

.........

Faced with several questioning gazes, Qin Huaiyu was stunned.

What does this girl mean? Is she trying to provoke us?

And how do you know I have the answer? I've already killed the bugs!

"Brother Ba, you two know each other?" Liu Man was very surprised.

Not only him, but Yan Chong and the two women also stared blankly at Qin Huaiyu.

Do you know each other...?

Qin Huaiyu was also puzzled. After thinking for a while, he realized he had never seen it before and shook his head.

Something's not right; she was referring to me when she called out my name.

But a maid doesn't have that kind of power, so what about the people behind her...?

It's the shop owner!

Qingfengfang already possessed a great deal of secrets.

Is it...

Suddenly, a possibility occurred to him.

At this moment, the young man frowned and said:

"Girl, if you want to run away, you should at least come up with a good excuse. You can't just use anyone as a shield."

Is this man like a leech, sticking on and refusing to let go? He's so annoying.

Qing'er pouted and didn't answer. Instead, she looked at Qin Huaiyu and said:

"Young master, have you made up your mind?"

This is really making me put on a show!

Qin Huaiyu's target was the shop owner, and there was no point in delaying any longer, so he simply said:

"Miss Qing'er, you flatter me too much, but I do know this thief."

"What? He really knows!"

"No way, you're kidding!"

"How dare you boast so arrogantly at such a young age! Do you think we're all no match for you?!"

"That's right, you said it, I want to see who it is!"

Many people questioned him dismissively, as if they were ready to attack at the slightest provocation.

The young man stroked his chin, looking on with an expression of watching a show.

Qin Huaiyu smiled and said:

"Didn't the shop owner want to see who was so audacious? That thief was me!"

Upon hearing this, everyone present was stunned and stood there dumbfounded.

On the high platform, Qing'er's eyes lit up.

"Young master, you are indeed intelligent. Please follow me to the fifth floor."

As she spoke, she politely bowed and invited him on.

Only then did everyone come to their senses.

"He's the thief, and he even admitted it himself! What does that mean?!"

"Is that the point? The point is that he was invited."

"What happened? He stole so much jewelry from the shop owner. Shouldn't he be punished?"

"Qing'er, are you confused?"

Many people raised questions, and even the young man was puzzled.

Just then, a student wearing a school cap suddenly shouted:

"I understand now, I understand now, so that's how it is, Young Master Xiong is truly talented."

"What great talent? Are you out of your mind?"

The student raised his voice slightly and said:

"Everyone, don't you understand? This case is just a ruse; its meaning lies only in the words. The shopkeeper has already made it clear that she wants to see the thief."

Upon hearing this, even the most obtuse person present immediately understood.

"No wonder we can't find the right person; this person simply doesn't exist."

"The case is fake, but the meaning behind the words is true. Whoever admits to being the thief is the chosen one."

"Wonderful, truly wonderful!"

"Young Master Xiong, you are truly a man of great talent! I admire you!"

.........

Praises rang out one after another, like tangible slaps to the face of those who had just mocked them.

Many people had flushed and bruised faces, their expressions a mix of embarrassment and anger—it was quite a sight to behold.

However, the young man was an exception. He showed no sign of disappointment, but instead looked at Qin Huaiyu with great appreciation.

Liu Man, who was standing nearby, stomped his feet in regret. "Brother Ba just reminded me that there was something wrong with this clue, but why couldn't I see it?"

Could it be that I've become like those big guys, with muscles extending to my brain?

It seems I won't be able to finish what my father asked me to do.

Yan Chong's feelings were complicated. Was this even human?

He is cultured, talented, and intelligent...

My hopes have faded again.

The two women immediately became infatuated with him.

Qin Huaiyu felt secretly pleased. Who says that showing off deserves a beating? If you do it right, it's a pleasure.

He smiled broadly and said:

"Everyone, it was just a fluke, please forgive me."

After saying that, he turned around and waved to Liu Man and the other three.

"I'll go first."

Immediately, Qin Huaiyu walked onto the high platform, facing the gazes of the crowd.

"Miss Qing'er, please."

Upon hearing this, Qing'er smiled and led the way upstairs.

Seeing this, Qin Huaiyu quickly followed.

Below, watching the two figures gradually climb higher, everyone felt a mix of emotions.

"Watching him climb the stairs broke my heart. Master, you absolutely must uphold your principles!"

"It's difficult. Since ancient times, there have been talented men and beautiful women, let alone someone who is both highly talented and handsome."

"If I were a woman, I wouldn't care about bottom lines. I'd admit it even if you took my underwear off."

"You, you..."

.........

Second floor corner

As Qing'er walked, she sized up Qin Huaiyu.

This person is truly handsome, like a painting.

Even the statues of deities in temples are no better than this.

The more she thought about it, the more engrossed she became in watching.

"What's wrong, Miss Qing'er? Is there something on my face?" Qin Huaiyu asked, feeling somewhat uncomfortable under her gaze.

Upon hearing this, Qing'er snapped back to reality, and a blush instantly crept onto her pretty face.

"No...no, I was just lost in thought," she explained nervously.

However, this explanation seems like burying one's head in the sand.

Qin Huaiyu didn't bother to delve deeper; he had more important matters to attend to, so he said: