City: I Started As A Rich Second Generation Villain - Chapter 5 – Lin Tian Apologizes
Yu Miaojin stormed over furiously.
Pointing angrily at Lin Tian, she demanded, “What happened?”
Though her words were directed at Lin Tian, her eyes kept darting toward Gu Junqing. After all, in her impression, Lin Tian didn’t seem like the type to actively stir up trouble.
The surrounding classmates quickly explained what had just transpired.
“Bullying a female classmate, and when Gu Junqing spoke up, you wanted to hit him?” Yu Miaojin’s expression gradually turned disappointed as she looked at Lin Tian.
【Ding, reduced female lead Yu Miaojin’s favorability toward Lin Tian by -10. Now at 0 (Strangers).】
She silently blamed herself for not really understanding him, yet choosing to believe in Lin Tian’s character from the start. She didn’t realize this was the power of the Protagonist Halo—where female leads would naturally be drawn to the male lead, and vice versa. If the female leads were compared to meat buns, then the male lead was like a dog drooling at their scent.
“Alright, since no one actually fought, let’s leave it at that. He just needs to apologize to Murong Wan and me in person.”
Unexpectedly, Gu Junqing chose to forgive him.
Gu Junqing was no saint either. If possible, he wanted nothing more than to beat Lin Tian to the ground right then and there.
However, this minor crisis couldn’t truly harm Lin Tian. It was better to take the moral high ground, force an apology, and crush his confidence. You couldn’t kill a protagonist with one blow—their vitality was more terrifying than a cockroach’s. Even if they died, they might revive. Only by completely resolving the situation and reducing them to ashes could one rest easy.
Murong Wan widened her almond-shaped eyes in surprise. She knew Gu Junqing quite well—aloof and indifferent on the surface, but actually narrow-minded and petty. This time, not only had he helped her when she was being pressured by Lin Tian, but he also only demanded an apology from Lin Tian to her.
“This arrangement is good. Gu Junqing, I misjudged you.” Yu Miaojin nodded approvingly. A peaceful resolution was the best outcome, and she was certainly willing to accept it. Still, she was surprised that Gu Junqing was willing to let the matter drop.
“What do you mean, teacher? What kind of person did you think I was?” Gu Junqing raised an eyebrow.
Yu Miaojin’s face flushed slightly—she had accidentally spoken her thoughts aloud.
She quickly composed herself and sternly addressed Lin Tian, “Lin Tian, did you hear that? Go apologize to Murong Wan!”
Lin Tian was seething with frustration. He had been about to throw a punch when he was stopped, and now not only did he have to humbly apologize, but he also had to lose face in front of Gu Junqing.
Yet he had no choice. Having calmed down, he now realized who he was dealing with—the crown prince of Luodu City. Crossing him would bring nothing but trouble. Since there was a way to save face and Gu Junqing wasn’t pursuing the matter further, he was willing to lower his head this once.
Lin Tian bowed slightly to Murong Wan and said, “Murong Wan, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have threatened you.”
“And me!” Gu Junqing sneered.
Lin Tian clenched his fists. “I’m sorry.” Though his voice was calm, his trembling body betrayed the immense restraint he was exercising.
To him, apologizing to Gu Junqing was clearly an unbearable ordeal.
See, this was the protagonist. When others made mistakes, he could ruin their lives. When the protagonist himself made a mistake, even apologizing was intolerable.
“Alright, everyone disperse. The next class is about to start.” Yu Miaojin was clearly extremely satisfied with the peaceful resolution. After all, they were in their final year of high school—the less trouble, the better.
【Ding, female lead Yu Miaojin’s favorability toward the host has increased by 20, now at 20 (Familiar Person).】
PS. Favorability scale:
Favorability -100: Hatred
Favorability -50: Extreme dislike
Favorability -20: Dislike
Favorability 0: Stranger
Favorability 20: Familiar person
Favorability 50: Admiration
Favorability 70: Adoration
Favorability 90: Undying devotion
The surrounding classmates returned to their seats. As Gu Junqing passed by Lin Tian, he whispered, “I just love how you can’t stand me but can’t do anything about it. Haha!” Then he returned to his seat as well.
Lin Tian grew angrier the more he listened, trembling all over, his face pale with suppressed rage and his eyes red-rimmed, yet there was nothing he could do.
【Ding, the male lead Lin Tian’s confidence has been crushed. Lin Tian’s Luck has decreased by 50, now at 700. The host has gained 1000 Villain Points.】
Gu Junqing’s lips curled slightly. It was best to treat him like a leek and slowly reap the rewards. After all, the protagonists to come included everything from elite soldiers to divine doctors, and even immortal emperors—they wouldn’t be so easy to deal with.
Suddenly, Murong Wan called out to Gu Junqing. Her voice was as faint as a mosquito’s buzz, her face slightly flushed as she said, “Thank you!”
After all, she had just harshly rejected him, yet now she was receiving his help, which made her feel a bit embarrassed.
“No need. I just couldn’t stand watching. If it weren’t you, I would’ve helped any other female classmate too.” Gu Junqing glanced at her and walked away.
Hearing this, Murong Wan’s expression shifted slightly. She snorted and muttered under her breath, “Hmph, player! A central air conditioner!”
With his enhanced physique, Gu Junqing heard her faint words clearly but paid them no mind, thinking to himself, Brother isn’t a player; brother just wants to give every girl a home.
【Ding, female lead Murong Wan’s favorability toward the host has increased by 20, now at 20 (Familiar Person).】
As he walked back to his seat, Gu Junqing paused for a moment, feeling somewhat speechless. In the original story, Gu Junqing had valued her so much, offering warmth and care, yet it only earned Murong Wan’s dislike. But pretending to be indifferent actually won her favor—what kind of logic was that?
Gu Junqing sighed inwardly, then checked the gains from his recent scheme to crush Lin Tian.
His Villain Points had increased by three thousand, and the favorability of the two female leads had also risen slightly.
Suddenly, he remembered that he could probably access the system mall and lottery center.
“System, open the mall and lottery center for me.”
Immediately, numerous items appeared before him—a dazzling array ranging from cultivation techniques and medicines to magical treasures.
“So many good things, but I can’t afford any of them. If I could exchange for some immortal cultivation techniques, dealing with these urban protagonists would be a breeze,” Gu Junqing mused.
【Ding, friendly reminder: The host may now choose to enter the lottery.】
Gu Junqing raised an eyebrow, hoping the lottery wouldn’t be as stingy as a certain penguin company’s.
He opened the lottery interface and found that the prizes included everything imaginable. Items from across the myriad realms were densely listed in each slot of the spinning wheel.
Gu Junqing noticed that a single lottery draw cost 500 Villain Points, and he happened to have 5,000, enough for a ten-draw.
With a thought, Gu Junqing selected the ten-draw option.
【Ding, the host has drawn 100 million in cash.】
【Ding, the host has drawn a single slipper.】
【Ding, the host has drawn a sheep.】
【Ding, the host has drawn a Mercedes-Benz parked at the foot of Mount Tai.】
【Ding, the host has drawn the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon.】
【Ding, the host has drawn a bottle of beast milk.】
【Ding, the host has drawn combat power +60.】
Seeing these items he had drawn, Gu Junqing’s mouth twitched slightly. There were too few useful things. Although 100 million in cash meant nothing to him, what use were a sheep, a Mercedes-Benz, or a bottle of beast milk…?