Chapter 297: No Longer Headstrong
The moment those words left Yu Fei’s lips, Lu Beige, Gu Nanfeng, and Shen Yixing all visibly stiffened, as though a mountain had crashed down on their hearts. Their faces went pale once more, the weight of disappointment sinking into their bones like a steel anchor.
“Don’t listen to her nonsense!” Li Yunxi’s voice broke as she tried to defend herself. “I’m still pure! I’ve never had a child!”
But words—especially desperate, flimsy ones—were no match for cold, brutal evidence.
【Ding! Host has manipulated the plot, resulting in the collapse of female protagonist Li Yunxi’s face value and public persona. She has lost the ‘Pretty-Boy Magnet Halo’.】
【Ding! Host has greatly altered the story’s trajectory. Reward: 3000 villain points. Li Yunxi’s Protagonist Halo -150. Host’s Villain Halo +150.】
Seeing the devastated expressions on the faces of Lu Beige and the others, Li Yunxi panicked. She turned to Lu Beige first, voice trembling, eyes wide and pleading. “Brother Lu, you have to believe me…”
“Shut up,” Lu Beige cut her off coldly. “Don’t call me that ever again. From now on, we have nothing to do with each other.”
【Ding! Host has indirectly caused male supporting character Lu Beige to abandon his simp tendencies.】
【Ding! Host has influenced the plot. Reward: 800 villain points.】
Li Yunxi’s eyes darted toward Gu Nanfeng, her voice small, pitiful. “Brother Nanfeng, you know what kind of person I am…” Gu Nanfeng’s expression hardened. “I’ve been in this industry since I was a kid, and this is the first time I’ve completely misjudged someone. Li Yunxi, we’re not close. You’re just a bit-player, and I’m the director. Know your place.”
【Ding! Host has indirectly caused male supporting character Gu Nanfeng to abandon his simp tendencies.】
【Ding! Host has influenced the plot. Reward: 800 villain points.】
Her last shred of hope rested on Shen Yixing. “Brother Yixing…”
Ptui! Shen Yixing spat to the side, completely disregarding his image.
He’d known Li Yunxi the longest, thought he understood her best. Believed she was the best woman in the world. But it turned out—it had all been an illusion, one built on lies and heavy makeup.
His fantasy was shattered. And finally, he woke up.
【Ding! Host has indirectly caused male supporting character Shen Yixing to abandon his simp tendencies.】
【Ding! Host has influenced the plot. Reward: 800 villain points.】
“You little extra. You think you can talk back to Young Master Wang? Huh? Still acting high and mighty?” Yu Fei was relentless, raising her hand and slapping Li Yunxi hard across the face. Then again. And again.
Li Yunxi burst into tears.
In the past, she was stunning. No matter what mess she got into, there’d always be some handsome guy ready to shield her. But now? Now she was ugly, alone, and no one dared lift a finger to help her.
If she kept resisting, she’d just get beaten worse.
“I’m sorry, Sister Yu Fei! I was wrong! Please don’t hit me anymore!” Li Yunxi finally caved, her voice shaking with fear and shame.
【Ding! Host has manipulated events such that female protagonist Li Yunxi has lost the ‘Unshakable Will Halo’. Reward: 1600 villain points. Li Yunxi’s Protagonist Halo -80. Host’s Villain Halo +80.】
【Ding! Female lead Li Yunxi’s mental state has collapsed. All halos lost. She has been stripped of protagonist status.】
That’s it?
Wang Haoran leaned against a pillar, looking somewhat bored. He’d already earned back the 8000 villain points he spent to upgrade his Resistance Halo and made some extra on the side.
But still… he’d hoped to squeeze more out of her. Unfortunately, Li Yunxi was finished. Nothing more to gain there.
His gaze shifted to Lu Beige and the others. They still had their male supporting roles. If there were more female leads out there, those three idiots were bound to get swept into their stories eventually.
That was a problem for another day.
Right now, Wang Haoran didn’t feel like dealing with them. They’d been effectively neutralized as threats. He’d wait until they popped up in another female-led plotline—then go fleece them again.
Stretching lazily, he turned to leave the set.
Yu Fei, ever sharp-eyed, immediately noticed. She stopped slapping Li Yunxi and quickly jogged to catch up.
“Young Master Wang, are you leaving already? Let me see you off!” She followed him right to the sleek McLaren P1 parked nearby.
Her eyes lit up when she saw it. She knew her cars well. This was a McLaren P1—a multi-million supercar.
She asked tentatively, “Are you going home to rest? Or headed somewhere else?”
“What are you trying to say?” Wang Haoran glanced at her. Since she’d been so helpful in finishing off Li Yunxi, he humored her with a few words.
“I just thought… your car looks so cool, I’d love to sit in it. Just once,” she said, smiling shyly.
“You’ve got filming to do, right? Maybe some other time.” His tone was calm, but the rejection was clear.
Yu Fei nodded, a bit disappointed, but not crushed. After all, someone like Wang Haoran could have any woman he wanted. She wasn’t delusional enough to think she was special.
“Alright then, Young Master Wang. I’ll head back to set now.”
Wang Haoran nodded and was about to slide into the driver’s seat when he suddenly paused. “What’s your number?”
Yu Fei’s heart skipped a beat. She thought—maybe there was still a chance!
She quickly exchanged numbers with him.
Then Wang Haoran added, “You’ve got a lot of pretty girls in your circle, right? If you come across someone prettier than you—give me a call.”
Yu Fei froze for a second before realizing what he meant. Her heart sank a little, but she quickly composed herself.
Being useful to someone like Wang Haoran was a privilege. If she helped him, she might get more screen time, more resources, more opportunities at Wang Entertainment.
She nodded seriously. “Yes, Young Master Wang. If I see someone more beautiful than me, I’ll let you know.”
“Make sure she’s really prettier than you,” he emphasized again.
Yu Fei herself was at least a 90-point beauty. Anyone better than her was likely female lead-tier.
And as a villainess in female-centric storylines, Yu Fei was naturally good at provoking hatred from female protagonists.
Whether it was a heroine or a full-blown female lead—Wang Haoran was interested.
“I understand, Young Master Wang. I’ll find you someone even more beautiful.” Yu Fei forced a smile, hiding her embarrassment behind pride.
With business concluded, Wang Haoran got in the McLaren and drove off into the night, heading back to his villa.
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“Damn! What the hell is going on with my luck lately? Three games in a row and I got wiped right after dropping.”
In a cramped rental room, a young man named Xiao Ye muttered irritably while streaming a battle royale mobile game.
His streaming username was “Little Noob.”
At this moment, his stream had less than three viewers. After those three instant defeats, even the few that were watching quietly left.
His mood sank.
Fresh out of college, unemployed, recently dumped by his girlfriend, and broke to the point of barely scraping together rent—Xiao Ye had hit rock bottom.
Unable to find decent work, he tried becoming a streamer, hoping to earn a little cash to keep himself afloat.
But it was harder than he expected.
After several days, his audience never exceeded thirty people. He wasn’t even making enough to cover electricity bills.
【Ding! Host meets the conditions. Activating—Game Streaming System!】
【Binding in progress. Please wait…】
A mechanical voice suddenly echoed in his mind.
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