Villains: Starting with the Landlady

Zhang Yang glared at him, but didn't dare to say anything harsh.

However, since he didn't say anything, Ling Yun still wanted to provoke him: "You go ahead and do your work, I'm going upstairs to keep Jingjing company."

Zhang Yang's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly left with his head down.

[Protagonist's Fate: A meticulous and calculating individual, initially an unremarkable and idle student, he suffers a major blow due to unforeseen circumstances. He later breaks with Cao Wang, the owner of Dingsheng Business KTV, and narrowly escapes a purge, fleeing overseas but becoming physically disabled and losing his "protagonist" status. Special Ability: Proficient in hand-to-hand combat.]

"Heh." Ling Yun watched his retreating figure, a slight smile appearing on his face.

"Xiao Na, I didn't last night... what about the reward?"

[Oops, I forgot to tell you, Master! The reward is an increase in the overall strength of the three men in black. Their combat power has now reached D+, which is the peak of normal human strength, and they are all equipped with legally obtained firearms. General Ling will act as your driver and bodyguard, remaining in the open. Ling Er will remain anonymous, staying nearby at all times. Ling San will be the last line of defense, positioned on a high-rise building with a wide view, allowing all three to communicate in real time!]

It seems that the reward for securing the first kill is linked to the bodyguard in black, and the achievement is related to one's own abilities. So what kind of reward is it to plunder the "protagonist's" abilities?

However, Zhang Yang will lose his status as the protagonist in just a few days, and Ling Yun will be able to put him to the test.

He hummed a little tune as he walked into the hotel.

Back in her room, Qi Jingjing had already finished washing up despite the pain. Ling Yun was also a bit of a headache with this girl. Her current level of affection for him was all centered around him, to the point that she could even ignore her own situation.

Ling Yun pretended to scold her, but only received a silly chuckle from Qi Jingjing in return.

The two didn't go out for lunch, but ordered takeout instead. After a hearty meal, Qi Jingjing hugged Ling Yun's arm and rested her head on his broad shoulder before heading to school together.

Seeing their students is nothing new to them, after all, rumors of the two dating have been circulating for a long time.

After finishing his afternoon classes, Ling Yun was about to return to his rented apartment when Fu Xuehui texted him to come to the principal's office.

Ling Yun greeted Qi Jingjing. The girl hadn't gone home last night, but she was going to return today no matter what, and she also needed to change her clothes.

At this moment, the teachers and students have all left work or finished their classes, and there are almost no people left in the office building, except for the light in the principal's office which is still on.

Ling Yun straightened her clothes and knocked on the door: "Aunt Xuehui, it's me, Ling Yun."

"Please come in."

Fu Xuehui's cool voice rang out, and Ling Yun pushed open the door and went in.

With just one glance, Ling Yun's gaze was fixed on her. Today, Fu Xuehui was wearing a white shirt, with her usual black suit hanging on the back of the chair. Perhaps to let in some air, she had unbuttoned one button at her chest, allowing Ling Yun to see her collarbone.

She crossed her legs, her long, straight legs encased in black lace stockings.

"You came?"

Seeing Ling Yun's gaze sweep over her like a radar, Fu Xuehui subconsciously smiled, but quickly suppressed it.

Chapter 16 The Female Principal

"Um, what do you need me for?"

Fu Xuehui gave a reproachful look: "How can you talk like that? Can't Auntie talk to you if there's nothing wrong?"

"Of course you can, but you should be more careful at school."

"Oh?" Fu Xuehui crossed her arms, staring at Ling Yun with an unfriendly expression. "Then how come I noticed that someone was daydreaming in the school auditorium, during such a solemn opening ceremony?"

Ling Yun coughed lightly: "Well, it was an accident."

"Should I tell Sister Su?"

"No, Aunt Xuehui, you're the best!"

Upon hearing this, Ling Yun immediately ran to Fu Xuehui's side and began massaging her shoulders. This was his way of pleasing Fu Xuehui since childhood, and she was always happy to oblige.

If Su Qingya found out about this, she would be angry no matter how good she was to him. Besides, he had his own ulterior motives towards Su Qingya, and if she knew he had a girlfriend, it would be even harder to win her heart.

"Alright, alright, I was just saying, look how excited you are."

Fu Xuehui turned around and glanced at Ling Yun with amusement, then suddenly lowered her voice: "Putting everything else aside, you were secretly looking at Auntie just now, weren't you?"

Ling Yun was taken aback, but when he thought of Fu Xuehui's "heartfelt" affection, a certain shackle in his heart slowly loosened.

He placed his hand on Fu Xuehui's shoulder, but did not continue, replying, "Yes."

"Does it look good?"

"nice."

Fu Xuehui spat, changed her posture and continued to cross her legs, leaning back slightly as she looked up at him: "I always thought you were a good girl, but I never expected you to be so audacious."

"After all, I'm already this old, it's not a big deal, is it?"

"Yes, but daring to confess to the aunt who raised you, that's quite unusual, isn't it?"

Ling Yun's pupils contracted slightly, then he chuckled and said, "Aunt Xuehui, I don't know what you're talking about."

"Still trying to lie to me? Your sister Su told me everything. It's been a long time, you've grown a lot!" Fu Xuehui's casual words stunned Ling Yun.

"Aunt Xuehui, what are you doing..."

Ling Yun was surprised that Su Qingya had even told him something like this. Moreover, this Fu Xuehui, who appeared incredibly aloof and elegant, was surprisingly different in private. When he was little, she had helped him bathe when he visited her house. At the time, he thought it was just an elder joking, and as he grew older, he started bathing himself, without thinking much of it.

"Pfft~" Fu Xuehui couldn't hold back anymore. She reached out and touched Ling Yun's cheek. This boy she had watched grow up was now so big, and he looked like a big boy.

"I'm not kidding you. Sister Su told me everything. I never expected that you would like a mature style."

"Yes, Auntie, you're right. I do like women who are a bit more mature."

Ling Yun lowered his body, bringing his face very close to hers, and a blush slowly appeared on Fu Xuehui's usually calm face.

He had never seen Fu Xuehui so closely before. The woman in his memory seemed to have remained unchanged since she turned 30. She wore earrings given to her by Su Qingya, and her face was adorned with delicate makeup and rose-red lipstick.

"You naughty child, what are you saying?"

"Don't you understand what I mean? Aunt Xuehui, I like you very much too."

Fu Xuehui's eyes trembled slightly, and then she pushed his head away: "Alright, you're even trying to flirt with me now!"

"I mean it."

Ling Yun lowered his head again, looking intently into her eyes: "I said, I like you, Aunt Xuehui."

Fu Xuehui was taken aback, then grabbed his ear, and Ling Yun immediately pretended to be in pain and cried out.

"I'm your aunt! You brat, you really have no manners! You've become so arrogant, do you want your aunt to help you teach you a lesson?"

Ling Yun grabbed her small hand: "Aunt Xuehui, you've seen my body, shouldn't you take responsibility?"

"Huh?" Fu Xuehui thought of what he looked like when he was a child and couldn't help but laugh. "That's nothing. You still remember things from back then?"

“I remember it all very clearly. I don’t know who it was that grabbed me and told me that they didn’t know which girl I would ruin in the future.”

Fu Xuehui smiled faintly. Back then, she was just teasing the child, even though she had only ever seen Ling Yun as a child.

Seeing this, Ling Yun knew he had a chance, so he stood back behind her, leaned down, and put his lips to Fu Xuehui's swan-like white and delicate neck, and said softly, "Aunt Xuehui, don't you like me?"

Such narcissistic words would never have been uttered by the previous Ling Yun; he might have been killed by Fu Xuehui if he had.

"I would never like a little guy like you."

Ling Yun looked down and saw the color inside her shirt. He gently squeezed her shoulders, his voice carrying a special charm: "I'm not a little one, you know."

His touch was gentle and soothing, causing the headmistress to close her eyes slightly: "Hmm, naughty boy..."

She had originally planned to call Ling Yun to her office to tease him a bit, and then take him out for a meal, but it turned out like this. She never expected that this little guy would be so bold!

……

Chapter 17 Inside the Principal's Office

"Aunt Xuehui..."

"So, who's better, you or Sister Su?"

"You are better."

……

Fu Xuehui squinted her eyes, unconsciously thinking of her sister Su, which made her look somewhat dazed.

She and Su Qingya have known each other for many years. Although there is an age gap, the two have a very good relationship and are like sisters.

Logically speaking, it would be extremely difficult for someone in their thirties, especially a woman, to become the president of the Imperial University of the Dragon Kingdom. Su Qingya played a significant role in this process.

She and Su Qingya had a very good relationship, after all, Su Qingya had helped her a lot in the past.

Until a few days ago, Su Qingya secretly told her this secret. She was shocked after hearing it, and at the same time, she was amazed that Ling Yun would be so bold, but Su Qingya actually... The impact of this kind of thing was even greater for her.

Her thinking began to change; if the two of them could do it, why couldn't she?

However, considering that Ling Yun was always very respectful to her, she was afraid that if she revealed any of her thoughts and he did not accept them, their relationship would be difficult to maintain.

So she wanted to use some tricks to see if he had any feelings for her, and then make other arrangements.

Now look what's happened; this little guy Lingyun is much bolder than I thought.

While she was lost in thought, she realized that Ling Yun was still staring at her.

"What are you looking at?"

Ling Yun smiled and shifted her gaze slightly, noticing that she had put on a suit jacket, covering the shirt underneath.

"Let's go, I'll take you home for dinner?"

"Is Aunt Xuehui cooking herself?" Lingyun took her little hand and played with it in her palm.

Fu Xuehui glanced at it, then ignored it and resumed her aloof demeanor: "Well, consider this a little nourishment for you, you bad guy."

Ling Yun's performance had already exceeded her expectations, but for the sake of her future happiness, she still wanted to give him some extra support.

As soon as the two opened the door, they saw a young man carrying a bag running up to them, panting heavily.

"Good morning, Principal! Ah, you are... that Ling Yun?"

The student was stunned to see the two holding hands. Although Ling Yun was very low-key, many people knew about his relationship with Qi Jingjing, and now there were rumors that Zhang Yang, who had previously pursued Qi Jingjing, had been expelled from school, which seemed to be related to Ling Yun!

With so much information combined, the young man quickly made a guess.

His gaze toward Ling Yun held a strange quality, tinged with a subtle jealousy.

"What's the matter with you?"

Fu Xuehui looked at him coldly. She wasn't the kind of principal who was approachable, so naturally she didn't need to be as enthusiastic as the students she didn't know.

"Hello, Principal. My name is Li Kai, and I am the Minister of the Student Union's Life Department. Do you remember me?"

"Is there anything else? I have to go now."

Fu Xuehui showed impatience, and Li Kai immediately perked up and hurriedly said, "It's about discussing the arrangements for the school's National Day celebration. We're in charge of logistics, and we need your stamp!"

"come in."

Fu Xuehui was extremely annoyed. Right now, all she wanted was to take Ling Yun home, cook him a nice meal, and enjoy some cozy time together. There were still more than two weeks until National Day, and of all times, they had to ask her to get her stamped—what a hassle!

Ling Yun stood at the door, secretly amused by Li Kai's pathetic behavior of not daring to take even half a step closer to Fu Xuehui.

[Master, Li Kai is also a "protagonist"!]

Ling Yun's smile remained unchanged as he used the query function.

Name: Li Kai

【Age: 21】

[Protagonist's Fate: A cowardly and treacherous individual who recently awakened the ability to "turn lead into gold," albeit in its most basic form. He uses this ability to gradually accumulate wealth, becoming a local tycoon. However, being far inferior in both appearance and character to Fu Xuehui's ideal man, he is repeatedly rejected after confessing his feelings, ultimately leading to a murderous act of rage. He then leaves China and gradually becomes the behind-the-scenes boss of a large commercial empire in America. Special Ability: Turning Lead into Gold (Basic).]

【Luck: 200】

[Combat Strength: F]

[Affection level: Indifferent]

After reading it, Ling Yun's face immediately darkened.

You actually went so far as to try to kill Xuehui? Well then, you should go report to the King of Hell!

Chapter 18 Fu Xuehui's Home

After getting the stamp, Li Kai didn't dare look at it again, put the things back in his bag, and ran away.

He was timid by nature, and when he was still a poor student, he naturally dared not show anything, not even daring to have the slightest bad thought, for fear of being discovered and suffering great misfortune.