City: I Started As A Rich Second Generation Villain - Chapter 22 – Helping Lin Qingzhu, Murong Wan Makes a Firm Decision

If Murong Wan and Luo Ningyu knew that Lin Tian had been gambling with money every day, they would probably be even angrier.

After some thought, they said, “We’re in the same class as your brother. His grades have improved a lot recently. We believe he’ll work hard for you too.”

Although they disliked Lin Tian, they didn’t want Lin Qingzhu to feel upset, so they deliberately spoke kindly of him.

Lin Qingzhu’s eyes lit up, and she smiled happily, her eyes curving like crescent moons, clearly overjoyed.

Gu Junqing remained silent beside them, thinking that the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. If Lin Qingzhu’s expectations of her brother grew higher now, her disappointment upon learning that Lin Tian gambled daily would be even more devastating—perhaps enough to make her completely give up on him.

After considering it, Gu Junqing decided not to reveal the truth for now.

Murong Wan, worried about Lin Qingzhu’s future, hesitantly asked, “What are you going to do from now on?”

Lin Qingzhu didn’t know either. She was too young to easily find work. Her previous job had only existed because the owner pitied her situation.

Luo Ningyu’s eyes suddenly sparkled. “There’s a handsome capitalist right here—why not ask him?”

Gu Junqing looked at her approvingly. She truly understood him well. He would definitely reward her properly later. After all, he also wanted to keep Lin Qingzhu close to him.

After some hesitation, Lin Qingzhu thought this older brother seemed like a good person. Even though they were strangers, he had willingly paid 100,000 yuan to help her. Earlier, she had felt completely desperate, unable to produce tens of thousands in compensation, and had even considered going home with that greasy middle-aged man.

She had briefly thought about calling Lin Tian but quickly dismissed the idea, afraid he might drop out of school to help her.

Such a considerate younger sister truly made one’s heart ache—she cared about others far more than herself.

After thinking it through, Lin Qingzhu decided she also needed to repay him. Working for him would be a way to pay back the 100,000 yuan.

She looked at Gu Junqing with pleading eyes, since he still hadn’t spoken.

“Hm… fine then. My home does happen to be short-handed,” Gu Junqing said reluctantly, as though forced by sympathy rather than willingness.

In reality, he was overjoyed inside. With the female lead by his side, who could possibly take her away? As the saying goes, “the one closest to the water gets the moon first.” Gu Junqing was secretly delighted.

Afterward, Lin Qingzhu went to settle matters with her employer, apologized, and left together with Gu Junqing and the others.

As they were leaving, Luo Ningyu secretly pulled Gu Junqing aside to a quiet corner and whispered,

“Are you satisfied now?” she giggled near his ear.

“Satisfied with what?” Gu Junqing pretended ignorance.

“I could tell from your expression earlier. You even have a thing for raising and nurturing girls, don’t you?” Luo Ningyu whispered teasingly.

“Rather than nurturing, I’d rather nurture you right now,” Gu Junqing replied, suddenly grabbing her wrist and pinning her lightly against the wall so she couldn’t escape.

“Little Ningyu, you’ve been teasing me all day. Let’s see how you get away this time.”

“Then go ahead.”

Luo Ningyu’s eyes shimmered with coquettish charm as she stared straight at him, her voice soft and alluring.

Gu Junqing reached out, pinched her chin gently, tilted her face upward, and lowered his head to seal her lips with his.

At first, it was a battle of wills, neither willing to yield.

But soon, Luo Ningyu was no match for Gu Junqing’s persistence and could only surrender passively.

After a long while, Gu Junqing finally pulled back.

Luo Ningyu was left breathless, her lips nearly numb, staring dazedly into his half-smiling eyes.

“Hm? Quiet now? All bark and no bite?” Gu Junqing teased, gently stroking her cheek.

“Hmph, bully. I shouldn’t have helped you convince Lin Qingzhu to follow you earlier,” Luo Ningyu muttered.

“Why did you suddenly want her to come with me?”

“First, I genuinely feel sorry for her. Lin Tian’s character is terrible, yet his sister is so wonderful.”

“Second, I wanted someone trustworthy to take care of her. After thinking about it, you were the only one I trusted. Even if you’re a bit of a scoundrel, you probably wouldn’t touch someone who’s still underage… right?”

She looked at him suspiciously, waiting for reassurance.

“Of course I won’t. Trust me,” Gu Junqing said helplessly.

He certainly wouldn’t lay a hand on Lin Qingzhu. Whether he might metaphorically “guide” her was another matter.

Ahem. Just kidding—he still had principles.

His two rules regarding women were simple: no minors and no married women. Even as a villain, he had standards. He considered himself an ambitious and principled villain.

Seeing his sincere expression, Luo Ningyu believed him. She was already deeply in love with him. Even if he deceived her, she felt it wouldn’t matter. Recently, if she went even one day without seeing him, she felt an emptiness she couldn’t shake.

“If you ever feel the urge, you can always come to me,” Luo Ningyu added mischievously.

Thump!

Gu Junqing lightly flicked her forehead.

“Why did you hit me?” she pouted, rubbing her head.

“All bark and no bite. Who was the one who got completely dizzy after just one kiss?”

Laughing and teasing each other, the two returned to Murong Wan and Lin Qingzhu.

“Where did you two go? You were gone so long,” Murong Wan asked curiously.

“Just went aside to talk privately,” Luo Ningyu replied cheerfully, clinging to Gu Junqing’s arm.

Murong Wan watched their increasingly intimate behavior and let out a soft humph.

She refused to admit defeat.

Moments earlier, she had finally understood her own feelings.

When Gu Junqing stood up for Lin Qingzhu, she suddenly realized how deeply he moved her—every action of his tugged at her heart.

As for sharing him with Luo Ningyu, she found she didn’t mind.

Her relationship with Luo Ningyu was closer than that of real sisters, and with Gu Junqing being so exceptional, what difference did it make?

Not wanting to fall behind, she stepped forward and linked her arm with Gu Junqing’s other side.

And Gu Junqing already understood Murong Wan’s feelings.

The System had informed him moments earlier.

[Ding, female lead Murong Wan’s favorability toward the host has increased by 30, reaching 80 (Willing to Live and Die Together). Villain Points +2000.]

Gu Junqing sighed inwardly.

It truly seemed that a devoted simp gained nothing in the end, while a scoundrel could win a girl’s heart instead.

Where was the logic in that?