City: I Started As A Rich Second Generation Villain - Chapter 7 – I Could Have Tolerated the Darkness, If I Had Not Seen…

Gu Junqing and Luo Ningyu were walking along the road. Luo Ningyu would sometimes skip joyfully, occasionally pause to think, and at other times slow her pace to follow behind Gu Junqing, gazing at his tall, straight back with a satisfied expression on her face.

Just moments ago, she had worn a fearful look, but now she was lively again.

Gu Junqing felt somewhat helpless and asked, “Why are you hopping around like a rabbit? Do you really have such a carefree heart?”

Luo Ningyu’s face flushed slightly.

“I’m thinking about how to thank you. If it weren’t for you saving me, I wouldn’t know what to do.”

Only then did a trace of lingering fear appear on her face.

Gu Junqing wore a teasing expression and leaned closer. “How about repaying me with yourself? Be my girlfriend?”

Instantly, Luo Ningyu’s face turned red all the way to her neck. She looked like a steaming kettle, making Gu Junqing worry she might overheat.

Her heart pounded wildly.

Luo Ningyu traced circles on the ground with her toes, mumbling softly.

“T-too fast,” she whispered with her head lowered.

Looking at Luo Ningyu’s beautiful, slightly childish, and innocent face, and hearing her speak such serious words, Gu Junqing maintained a smile, though his resolve remained firm in his heart.

He didn’t want to deceive this young girl, but he truly needed to get close to Murong Wan through Luo Ningyu, because he genuinely didn’t know how much time he had left.

He could wait for time, but time wouldn’t wait for him. He had to strengthen himself before the next protagonist appeared, ensuring his power surpassed that of the protagonist.

With favorable timing, geographical advantage, and human harmony, the protagonist already possessed timing on their side. So Gu Junqing could only focus on geographical advantage and human harmony to counter the protagonist.

“Then, are you willing?” Gu Junqing lowered his head and whispered to Luo Ningyu.

“Okay, I’m willing to be your girlfriend!”

As if mustering all her courage, Luo Ningyu lifted her head and looked at Gu Junqing with clear, deer-like eyes, speaking earnestly.

“When I first saw you, it was like seeing a deity descending to earth. Chasing you was like chasing the sun. I could have endured the darkness if I had never met you.”

These words left Gu Junqing somewhat stunned. She really was a literary young woman.

In the original story, Luo Ningyu’s affection for Gu Junqing was only briefly mentioned. She wasn’t taken into Lin Tian’s harem either. After Gu Junqing was driven to ruin by Lin Tian and jumped to his death, she disappeared from the story and never reappeared in the later chapters.

At this moment, Gu Junqing finally realized that this was no longer just words on a page.

It was a real world, where everything could change because of choices. The flutter of a butterfly’s wings could alter the entire world’s landscape.

Gu Junqing’s eyes flickered slightly as he gently tucked a stray strand of Luo Ningyu’s hair behind her ear, his gesture intimate and ambiguous.

“Then, can I ask how many girlfriends you have now?”

Luo Ningyu looked puzzled, her face full of anticipation.

“You’re my first girlfriend.”

“But probably not the last.”

Gu Junqing’s voice was low and magnetic, carrying an indescribable charm. Every word that left his thin lips sent ripples across the calm surface of Luo Ningyu’s heart.

“It’s alright. When I made this decision, I understood clearly. Normally I could only look up to you from afar, never daring to imagine we’d have our own story one day. But now you’ve descended into my world, and you’re no longer only noticing Murong Wan. I think you’re happier than me, because you can choose whether to love me or not, while I can only choose to love you—or love you even more.”

After saying this, Luo Ningyu smiled.

“And I’m your first!” Luo Ningyu added, her tone filled with pleasant surprise.

Her laughter was as delightful as silver bells, like an earthly fairy. Sunlight spilled across her cheeks, her fair complexion now blushing pink. Her thick eyelashes fluttered like butterfly wings, unable to conceal her sparkling eyes. Her long black hair lifted in the wind, dancing freely between heaven and earth. Her radiant, sunny smile made Gu Junqing want to protect and cherish it, never letting it scatter with the wind.

After hearing her words, Gu Junqing knew they both understood—his main focus was still Murong Wan.

Murong Wan and Luo Ningyu were extremely close friends. Not only had they grown up together since childhood, but they remained inseparable even as adults. Therefore, Luo Ningyu had significant influence over Murong Wan—after all, her words were like whispers in Murong Wan’s ear.

As they talked, Gu Junqing would occasionally provoke coquettish protests from Luo Ningyu, while at other times making her bloom with bright smiles.

Soon, they arrived at the building where Luo Ningyu lived.

“Would you like to come up for some water?”

Gu Junqing was certainly willing. Right now, he really wanted to spend quality time with this young girl.

In short—to increase favorability points.

Subsequently, the two entered Luo Ningyu’s home.

Luo Ningyu poured a glass of water for Gu Junqing, who felt somewhat helpless—this silly girl really did just pour a glass of water.

Suddenly standing up, he pulled Luo Ningyu into his embrace.

“What’s most enviable isn’t being pursued by many people, but meeting someone who will never give up on you no matter what. Although I know life won’t be that easy, I hope you’ll be in my future.”

Luo Ningyu watched as Gu Junqing moved closer, then her eyes were covered by his large hand.

“You big villain, always saying sweet things to deceive me. Do you think I’d believe that?”

“Your future must have many people in it, hmph!”

Gu Junqing could only smile awkwardly.

“Big bad guy!” Luo Ningyu muttered, standing there.

Nevertheless, she still wore a completely happy smile.

Because she would be willing for Gu Junqing to deceive her for a lifetime.

【Ding, supporting female character Luo Ningyu has lost her supporting character status and now wholeheartedly loves the host. Host gains +1000 Villain Points, +80 Villain Luck.】

As expected, even a supporting female character could increase Villain Points. Moreover, he had just used his Insight Eye to check Luo Ningyu and discovered her favorability toward him had reached an astonishing 90 (Undying Devotion)—she loved him wholeheartedly and would never change.

He remembered reading an argument before—are young girls easy to deceive? He thought he could provide an answer today.

“So foolish. This girl gave her entire heart so easily,” Gu Junqing sighed.

“I remember in the original book she was quite whimsical and clever.”

Supporting female and male characters were also important components of a novel. With sufficient planning and manipulation, they could be transformed into his own assets.

He checked his attribute panel:

[Host: Gu Junqing]
[Combat Power: 100 (Average person: 5)]
[Charm Value: 100 (Average Person: 50) (Peak Mortal Level)]
[Great Villain Luck: 230]
[Villain Points: 1000]

Gu Junqing silently called out, “System, check the price of the Heaven-Stealing Talisman in the shop.”

【Ding, Heaven-Stealing Talisman price: 20,000 Villain Points.】

“20,000? That much? Looks like I need to work harder. For now, I’ll save up my Villain Points for draws,” Gu Junqing felt somewhat speechless.

Saving up to exchange for it now was truly not cost-effective. Currently, Lin Tian’s Protagonist Luck was still significantly higher than his Great Villain Luck, making it difficult for him to take action against him. Firstly, he feared backlash from targeting the protagonist, and secondly, he worried that the protagonist would become even stronger after facing a crisis.

He needed to keep suppressing Lin Tian, this cash crop, to grow faster himself—wait for him to mature before harvesting.

As he pondered, the car Gu Junqing had called for arrived.

The driver asked, “Young Master, are we heading home?”

“Yes, let’s go. Time to see my parents.”