Why are you all trying to win over me, the male supporting character?

It can be said that Lu Chengzhou had anticipated that when the plot changed to a certain extent, the system would give him such a task.

What he cared about was not replacing Lin Chen's position, but rather stripping away the protagonist's halo that would be extremely troublesome.

As for murder...?

No, no, no, Lu Chengzhou would have avoided this step if he could have prevented it from happening.

He was not bloodthirsty in essence.

He still prefers a gentler approach.

"In that case, Lin Chen is basically of no use to me, right?"

Lu Chengzhou sighed.

A sense of melancholy, difficult to describe, settled in my heart.

After Gong Shuihui appeared, he had thought many times about getting rid of Lin Chen, this troublesome person, once and for all, at the right time.

However, when the time actually came, he felt a pang of reluctance.

Clearly, even he himself knew that this "compassion" was nothing more than "womanly compassion."

If he doesn't seize this opportunity to completely eliminate Lin Chen, then once Lin Chen grows up, it will be Lu Chengzhou himself who will be at the mercy of others.

This plot point did not force Lu Chengzhou to make a choice immediately.

After thinking about it for a whole week, Lu Chengzhou finally made a definite choice.

"System, I've made up my mind. I accept the challenge!"

After this choice was made, the system responded.

Suppressing the male protagonist, stripping him of his fighting spirit, and depriving him of control over his wealth and connections is your inevitable next step.

Every successful and effective suppression will trigger a new reward.

There is no punishment for failure, so just go for it!

"It seems the rules of the game are pretty much the same as before."

Lu Chengzhou stroked his chin, looking thoughtful.

"There is no punishment for failure, that's always been the case, and that's fine."

The system that exists within him has always been a support system.

Although it wasn't very intelligent, it didn't put too much pressure on him.

However, after making this choice, she has officially started a war with the male protagonist?

"I'm a little inexplicably nervous."

The plot has been completely changed, and it seems that most of the scenes in the original work about the male and female protagonists showing affection will not happen.

After all, from this moment on, Lu Chengzhou no longer needed to try to bring the two of them together.

Of course, he wouldn't pursue Su Qiaoman.

It's not that using women to attack Lin Chen is a dead end, but rather that Lu Chengzhou disdains doing so.

Doing that would be considered a complete subversion of the lowest level of despicable behavior.

Although those lovey-dovey scenes won't happen, those major events will still occur as usual.

For example, several major auctions that are about to begin.

For example, the alliances and conflicts among several powerful families.

Suppressing him in this kind of setting is exactly what Lu Chengzhou wants to do. This way, even if he wins against him, people will be convinced of his superiority.

However, before that, it's time to deal with some things that have been put on hold at the school for a long time.

I have a few important exams to take care of.

……

At school.

Lin Chen and Lu Chengzhou haven't been in contact for a long time.

Of course, the two campuses are quite far apart, making it difficult to make a deliberate effort to contact each other.

If he doesn't cause trouble for Lu Chengzhou, Lu Chengzhou naturally won't take the initiative to find him.

However, the little grudge between the two of them gradually spread through the mouths of these gossipmongers.

"Hey, did you guys know that these two once fought over the same woman?"

"Who is it? Is it Miss Meng or Miss Jiang?"

"No, she's a very low-key girl!"

"Who?"

Su Qiaoman, one of the parties involved in the scandal, keeps a very low profile.

She was either on her way to her part-time job or in the school's study room.

While others are troubled by relationship issues, she is drifting further and further away from love.

While Lu Chengzhou and Lin Chen were secretly scheming over business matters and had no time to pay attention to her, she settled all her savings and made an investment.

As it turns out, the protagonist's halo really works.

She made a fortune from a project she invested in casually.

Today, my assets have increased more than fivefold!

Having quietly risen to the level of a multi-millionaire through her own efforts, Su Qiaoman remained calm and showed no intention of making a fuss.

"Sooner or later, I will make them all see me."

Su Qiaoman silently told herself this in her heart.

"I will become someone that A-Zhou can respect."

"By that time..."

"He should see me again."

As she remained detached from the chaotic situation, she gradually lost the romantic mindset that the original story had instilled in her and became more rational.

This should be the best development for her.

Lin Chen is the only one still suffering in dire straits.

What should I do?

"Oh, right, the overseas market!"

"I need to seize this opportunity and get Gong Shui to help me take over those markets!"

However, Gong Shui had a completely nonchalant attitude and had no intention of seriously helping him.

Lin Chen gradually realized that he could no longer count on her.

Turning my head, I looked at the people around me.

Before he knew it, he had become a lonely figure, abandoned by everyone.

The immense loneliness nearly drove Lin Chen to a mental breakdown.

The feeling of "having the world under my control" that I had from the moment I was born is no longer there.

He realized that if he didn't make some substantial changes, he would soon be on the verge of utter ruin!

People driven to the brink of despair often have an extremely strong will to survive.

Lin Chen's state of mind subtly changed.

My mind, which had been clouded by love for so long, has gradually calmed down.

……

"I have this strange feeling that I'm about to have a final battle with the final boss."

Lin Chen wasn't the only one who realized that his mindset had changed.

Lu Chengzhou also seemed to feel a bit bored during this holiday.

Although he was reluctant to admit it, in fact, subconsciously he always regarded Lin Chen as an unapproachable and invincible opponent.

This is also why he has never publicly opposed him.

Even now, having chosen the path of taking his place, Lu Chengzhou never considered a public duel.

In Meng Wanyu's words, it was a fighting style that did not conform to aesthetics.

"It seems like the plot has changed, but it also seems like it hasn't changed at all."

"It's just that we'll be able to earn new rewards in the future."

"I wonder what they'll give me as a gift?"

Lu Chengzhou stared blankly into space, thinking about his future plans, still looking melancholy.

They didn't even notice someone approaching from behind.

Meng Wanyu patted him on the shoulder.

"You've been sitting here for a long time, have you come up with any insights?"

"Hmm, I've figured it out."

Lu Chengzhou tapped his palms together and said seriously, "I've decided to have eel rice tonight."

Meng Wanyu smiled and said, "Then, would you like some sushi?"

Lu Chengzhou nodded: "Order another bowl of ochazuke (rice with tea)."

So, the two put aside their anxieties and confusion for the time being and walked out of the huge manor.

The irritating rainy season is over.

Right now, the sun is shining brightly.

Inside the manor, many young maids were pruning the flowers. When they saw Lu Chengzhou, they all called him "Boss Lu" in unison.