City: I Started As A Rich Second Generation Villain - Chapter 18 – The Appearance of a New Protagonist

After achieving his goal, Gu Junqing no longer cared about Lin Tian’s reaction.

He helped Yu Miaojin back to the office.

After confessing their feelings to each other, it was clear that Yu Miaojin had grown much closer to him.

The two could now interact more intimately.

Yu Miaojin no longer wanted to overthink things. She understood that no matter how difficult the road ahead might be, as long as she was moving in the right direction, even a rugged and uneven path would bring her closer to happiness than standing still.

And in her heart, Gu Junqing was undoubtedly that right path.

Just follow Gu Junqing, Yu Miaojin thought to herself as she gazed at the exceptionally handsome young man before her.

After helping Yu Miaojin organize her teaching materials, Gu Junqing left the office so she could rest properly.

Wrapped snugly in the blanket he had placed around her, Yu Miaojin felt waves of warmth in her heart.

She no longer cared about anything else. After being saved by Gu Junqing yesterday, his figure had already been deeply imprinted in her heart.

Last night, all she dreamed about was Gu Junqing.

This was also due to Lin Tian’s declining Luck, which made him less attractive to the female leads, while Gu Junqing’s Luck continued to rise.

Like a pearl covered in dust gradually revealing its brilliance—who could resist such radiance?

Yu Miaojin found herself increasingly unable to live without Gu Junqing.

It was not only she who attracted him—he deeply captivated her as well.

With these thoughts, she slowly drifted into sleep.

…

Meanwhile, Gu Junqing returned to the classroom.

After entering, he glanced toward Lin Tian.

He noticed that Lin Tian’s gaze toward him was filled with murderous intent.

Gu Junqing slowly smiled, realizing that Lin Tian could no longer conceal his true emotions.

Had Lin Tian’s hatred already grown this deep?

But it still wasn’t enough. Not yet. He needed to wait a little longer.

Lin Tian, don’t be too eager to kill me—or I might not be able to resist killing you first.

Gu Junqing’s eyes grew increasingly profound, as though capable of drawing others into their depths.

The most admirable trait of a protagonist was their willpower. No matter how desperate the situation, they always found a way to rise again.

Even if born with a useless physique, even if their supreme bone were removed, even if publicly humiliated after a broken engagement—they would still rise from adversity.

But Lin Tian was different now.

He was already teetering on the edge of darkness.

Ever since encountering Gu Junqing, everything had gone wrong for him: he lost his brother, lost the women he desired, and found it increasingly difficult to rise again.

The only way for Lin Tian to overcome this obstacle now was to kill Gu Junqing—the greatest inner demon of his life.

Yet Gu Junqing had no intention of eliminating Lin Tian just yet.

After all, Lin Tian still had a sister whom Gu Junqing had not yet won over.

Killing Lin Tian now and covering his tracks might succeed, but that was not what Gu Junqing wanted.

He wanted Lin Tian to experience absolute despair.

For example—letting Lin Tian watch Lin Qingzhu choose Gu Junqing before dying himself.

…

After the final class ended, Gu Junqing went to the agreed-upon restaurant with Murong Wan and Luo Ningyu.

Since the two girls were treating him to thank him for his help, there was no need to choose an expensive place.

They selected a restaurant known for good value and constant crowds, filled with all kinds of people coming and going.

Gu Junqing—tall, upright, and handsome—walking alongside two delicate beauties formed a striking trio that attracted attention wherever they went.

Women envied the girls for having such a handsome companion, as if he had stepped out of a painting. Gu Junqing’s appearance was indeed deceptively perfect.

Men envied Gu Junqing for having two beauties by his side, some even wishing they could learn his secrets. As for looks, every man naturally considers himself the most handsome. (Just kidding.)

Used to such attention, the three calmly entered the restaurant.

The place was lively and bustling, waiters moving constantly between tables.

Gu Junqing scanned the waitstaff and quickly noticed a female server whose appearance far surpassed the others.

He narrowed his eyes and activated his Insight Eye to confirm her identity.

【Female Lead: Lin Qingzhu】
【Age: 14】
【Charm: 94】
【Female Lead Halo: 1316】
【Description: Younger sister of the protagonist Lin Tian, later discovered not to be biologically related】

Gu Junqing was shocked by Lin Qingzhu’s astonishing attributes—especially her age of only fourteen. How was that possible?

“System, Lin Qingzhu’s Female Lead Halo is even higher than Lin Tian’s. How did she become Lin Tian’s female lead?”

【Ding, this system has never stated that Lin Qingzhu is definitively the female lead of this book. Since Lin Tian’s Protagonist Halo has been suppressed by the host and cannot rise, haven’t the other female leads already shifted toward the host? Lin Qingzhu may instead be targeted by another protagonist, which explains her high halo.】

Gu Junqing’s expression darkened.

Did this mean a new protagonist had already appeared?

He immediately used his Insight Eye to scan the surroundings.

Sure enough, not far away, he spotted a young man with delicate features and a clean, refined appearance.

His clothing was simple and outdated, as though from years ago.

【Protagonist: Su Chen】
【Age: 18】
【Protagonist Trope: Divine Doctor Descends the Mountain】
【Charm Value: 85】
【Combat Power: 183】
【Skills: Master-level Medical Skills, Master-level Appraisal Techniques, Advanced…, Advanced…】

Gu Junqing’s face darkened completely.

These terrifying stats—and the long list of advanced and master-level abilities—placed immense pressure on him.

Whether in combat power or skills, Gu Junqing was currently no match for this protagonist. The gap was enormous.

No. He could not confront this protagonist yet.

He first needed to fully absorb everything from Lin Tian before he could contend with someone like Su Chen.

And master-level medical skills…

He genuinely feared being secretly poisoned or crippled with acupuncture without even realizing what had happened.

Taking a deep breath, Gu Junqing steadied himself.

He asked Murong Wan and Luo Ningyu to go ahead and order food while he stayed behind.

Meanwhile, he decided to meet this new protagonist personally.

“The roads in the big city are so confusing. It’s all because of that master in black robes who insisted I come down the mountain,” Su Chen muttered in frustration.

He had been picked up as a child and raised by his master, yet he had never seen the master’s true appearance. The master was always wrapped in black robes and wore a mask—so mysterious that even their gender was unknown.

Two years ago, on his eighteenth birthday, his master suddenly handed him a marriage certificate, claiming it was an arranged childhood engagement and ordering him to marry the other family’s daughter.

He had resisted, but he couldn’t defeat his master in a fight. Still, he sensed that his master seemed injured.

After descending the mountain, he wandered for two months before finally arriving in this city.

It was far too bustling.

Having grown up entirely in the mountains, everything felt new and unfamiliar.

Life in the outside world was truly difficult for someone fresh from the mountains.

“Hello, do you need any help?”