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

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云宅

厢房

Qin Huaiyu sat cross-legged on the bed and slowly opened his eyes.

It was truly unexpected. If I hadn't used the Gu poison beforehand, I wouldn't have known that Yan Changsheng had such a secret plot.

Even getting married and having children was to pave the way for his own future.

She had two sons, one who possessed her body and the other who was born from a elixir.

That's truly heartless and worse than an animal. They're still my own flesh and blood. I don't like them, but they shouldn't have such an unforgivable thought!

Yan Chong is also pitiful. He is clearly a genius, but he was forced to become a useless person. Knowing this, he still had to do it. His mental fortitude is truly beyond the reach of ordinary people.

And his acting skills are truly admirable; he fooled everyone, and even I didn't notice anything amiss.

If this were in the original world, he would undoubtedly be the Oscar winner.

He's definitely a movie star!

Qin Huaiyu couldn't help but think of their first meeting. Yan Chong had such a carefree and arrogant demeanor; to anyone, he looked like a spoiled brat.

Little did they know that it was actually a disguise, a protective camouflage.

This person is truly not to be underestimated.

In terms of strength, he is indeed a waste, but in terms of mentality, he is definitely a strongman.

If Yan Changsheng knew what his son really looked like, I wonder what he would think!

However, this also created an opportunity for me. I originally thought that cooperating with Yan Chong would be difficult, even if I used Gu worms, since it was to deal with his father.

Now that we have a unified goal, the rest will be much easier.

Yan Changsheng, oh Yan Changsheng!

I want to see what other secrets you have up your sleeve.

…………

next day

A cool breeze gently blows, ushering in a brand new day.

The once quiet streets have returned to yesterday's bustling activity, with vendors diligently hawking their wares and using all sorts of sweet talk to attract customers.

An elderly man at the noodle stall stirred his noodles while gazing enviously at the Xiangyun Tower across the street.

Although it wasn't mealtime yet, diners were already coming and going in a steady stream, making it a very lively place. Even dogs were gathered there, drawn by the aroma, hoping some kind-hearted drunkard would give them a bite.

"Even animals know their place. I've run a noodle stall my whole life, and I'm not even as well off as them. This world, sigh!" The old man sighed helplessly.

This is the difference between people, but he doesn't know that there are different classes of diners.

At this moment, on the second floor, in a private room

Yan Chong sat at the round table, having prepared a meal well in advance.

He took a sip from the white porcelain teacup, but the slight pause in his movement revealed his anxiety to everyone.

And that is indeed the case.

He felt uneasy, unsure of the purpose of this meeting.

Although there was some hope, it was not very clear.

Aside from their special relationship, the two seemed to have no other interaction.

What was his purpose?

Just then, footsteps sounded outside the door.

"Tap, tap..."

The door opened immediately afterward, and Qin Huaiyu walked in.

Upon seeing the person who had arrived, Yan Chong quickly got up to greet him.

"Brother Ba, please have a seat!"

Qin Huaiyu nodded and then found a seat nearby.

Seeing this, Yan Chong turned his head to look outside. Seeing that no one was there, he closed the door and sat down.

"Brother Yan is indeed cautious," Qin Huaiyu said, changing his form of address.

After all, relations have eased, so it's still important to be polite.

Yan Chong touched his nose somewhat awkwardly.

"Brother Ba already knows about my situation. I finally managed to shake off those surveillance cameras, so just in case, it's best to be careful."

Qin Huaiyu smiled, indicating his understanding.

"I originally thought Brother Yan was a playboy who was pampered by the Yan family. I never imagined he would suffer so much. It was all just a pretense. Please forgive me for any offense I may have caused in the past."

"Brother Ba, you're too kind!"

Yan Chong's face showed a self-deprecating smile, and he said:

"This is a disgrace to my Yan family. I was born at the wrong time, which is my misfortune. But since I chose to pretend, I should have expected this day to come. What does it have to do with you? You are just protecting yourself."

Indeed, the real Yan Chong is a polite person who knows how to conduct himself properly.

Qin Huaiyu was very satisfied. He picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and said:

"In that case, I'm relieved. Let's get down to business. The reason I invited Brother Yan here is that I want to cooperate with you."

"Cooperation?" Yan Chong asked, puzzled.

"Brother Yan, do you know why I went to Qingfeng Lane yesterday?"

Cooperation, Master...

Yan Chong was not a stupid person; on the contrary, he was very clever. Otherwise, how could he have pretended for so many years under Yan Changsheng's surveillance?

"Brother Ba, are you perhaps doing this for the Yan family?"

Qin Huaiyu nodded and said:

"That's right, Brother Yan must know that a monk named Kongxuan has come to your Yan family."

"I know a little about him. He comes from Wuliang Mountain and has been at the Yan family's residence for several days. He has been living in seclusion and rarely comes out. How come you have a grudge against him, Brother Ba?" Yan Chong asked.

"A little."

Qin Huaiyu didn't want to talk about grudges, after all, there were more important things to do right now.

He gave a vague answer, then immediately added:

"However, this matter has nothing to do with the festival. I have recently been entrusted by the county government to investigate a case, and the clues point to Yan Changsheng."

Bringing out the prefectural government would surely have some deterrent effect, especially since Black Cloud Stronghold robbed the official treasure a year ago, and Yan Changsheng also started to rarely show his face a year ago.

Both occurred after the Black Fog Day; the timing is far too coincidental.

Yan Chong was taken aback. "What case?"

Qin Huaiyu didn't hide anything and said directly: