In his mind, Su Chen recalled the scenes from last night with Su Xian'er and then thought of his past moments with Yang Yuxin. He couldn't help but compare the two. However, Su Chen quickly redirected his attention back to the present.
The current situation was very dire. That idiotic protagonist, Qin Yu, had been scared off by Yang Yuxin, that clumsy woman, and fled in panic. Although Su Chen didn't want to admit it, he had to say, even he was deceived by Yang Yuxin.
He had never expected Yang Yuxin to lie to Qin Yu. Of course, Su Chen would never admit that he was duped by Yang Yuxin and would let all the blame fall on Qin Yu. What a stupid protagonist.
It's unbelievable that someone could be deceived by Yang Yuxin, such a moronic protagonist. Even my younger brother, who's not the brightest and only knows hard work, wouldn't be fooled by her. Su Chen started missing his family.
[It seems Yang Yuxin has become smarter, so doesn't that mean she has no flaws now? Not only is her figure perfect, but her intelligence has also risen.]
[No, I need to come up with a better plan to handle this woman, or I'll end up marrying her.]
[This can't happen!]
Upon hearing this, Yang Yuxin was overjoyed. She looked smugly at Qu Xiaoqi next to her. The look in her eyes was clear, implying, You think you can compete with me? I didn't want to lash out today, that's why I didn't berate you. How dare you go after my man.
Qu Xiaoqi also felt the hostile gaze from Yang Yuxin.
She snorted coldly, paying no attention. She had been indecisive about pursuing Su Chen. Even though she really liked him, the number of girls involved with Su Chen was overwhelming, and she felt torn.
However, sensing the hostility from Yang Yuxin at every turn, her competitive spirit didn't want to lose to Yang Yuxin or anyone else for that matter. But Su Chen didn't possess the ability to eavesdrop on one's thoughts.
He obviously wouldn't know what these two women were thinking. Right now, his focus was on the onlooking crowd, sensing that something was very wrong. The people were all condemning Qin Yu.
Su Chen felt like crying but couldn't shed tears, as this was clearly not the outcome he had hoped for. Even though the male lead, Qin Yu, was genuinely annoying, after all they had been through, the attitudes of the spectators towards Qin Yu should have changed. But it remained as before, if not even more disdainful towards the protagonist.
What Su Chen found even more unacceptable was the admiration he saw in their eyes when they looked at him. Su Chen wouldn't allow such a thing to happen and quickly thought of a countermeasure. "Yang Yuxin, you've done well. I will definitely ensure that those who offend me will face consequences."
Upon uttering these words, even Su Chen felt a bit embarrassed. The implication of his words was clear: Yang Yuxin and he were in cahoots. Thus, everything Yang Yuxin said earlier would be rendered invalid.
The crowd would surely believe that Yang Yuxin was trying to protect him, and the two were colluding together.
Su Chen knew that Yang Yuxin was a police officer with a strong sense of justice, and she valued her reputation above all else. In time, even if Yang Yuxin liked him very much, she would likely limit their interactions to avoid any suspicion. As expected, the onlooking crowd erupted in whispers and discussions.
"Oh my God, I didn't expect there to be such a relationship between Officer Yang and Su Chen." "You probably don't know, but Su Chen and Yang Yuxin were once in a romantic relationship." "Seeing it this way, Su Chen might not be the notorious playboy as rumored. After all, being admired by Officer Yang must mean he's a good person."
By this point, Su Chen had heard their conversations and was utterly speechless. This wasn't the first time. Why does this keep happening? Su Chen was at a loss for words, wondering if he could ever have a normal experience. What does Yang Yuxin liking me have to do with my character? How could they find a reason to praise me based on that? And as for Yang Yuxin, the righteous police officer, what exactly do you want to do now?
Aren't you afraid of being misunderstood? This isn't good for your reputation at all! But no matter how much Su Chen screamed internally, no one responded to him. However, before Su Chen could continue with his plan, Yang Yuxin began to drive the spectators away, not giving him a chance to explain.
The more Su Chen thought about it, the angrier he got. He just couldn't hold back anymore.
[What crappy plot is this? I'm not acting in this anymore. Tonight, I'll tie Yang Yuxin to the bed and teach her a lesson.]
[And this Qu Xiaoqi, aren't you an artistic girl who likes to sing? I'll make sure you train to have a great voice.]
Su Chen transformed into a Poseidon-like figure, mentally berating these female leads who were ruining the plot. At this moment, he suddenly received a notification from the system.
[Due to the strong desires sensed by the system, a special reward has been prepared for you: Villain Identity Card!]
[With the Villain Identity Card, for the next three days, you can enjoy the true identity of a villain. Any actions against this identity will not be penalized, such as what you were just thinking about.]
[The cost: all of Su Chen's current 1,500 points will be reset to zero.]
[Would you like to exchange?]
Su Chen was stunned. What's happening? Has the system mutated? He couldn't quite believe it and frantically called out to the system but received no response.
This meant that by using this card, he could freely enjoy himself for three days. And he wouldn't be punished by the system? Su Chen was skeptical, not trusting that the system would be so generous. Could there be some hidden plot waiting for him? Would using this card and having intimate relations with the first and second female leads be a problem? Su Chen couldn't quite believe it.
Before he could consider it further, Yang Yuxin interrupted his thoughts.
"Su Chen, come with me to the police station to give a statement."
"That guy named Qin Yu hit you earlier, and he disrupted public order. We need you to come with me for an investigation."
All Yang Yuxin wanted now was to be alone with Su Chen as soon as possible, especially to get rid of Qu Xiaoqi quickly. She saw the intense jealousy in the other woman's eyes.
Saying so, Yang Yuxin felt it wasn't enough; she wanted the opposition to back off. She swiftly moved closer to Su Chen, gently grabbing his arm. As Su Chen was assisted in walking by the young lady, he felt a soft touch on his arm. He was quite curious about whether Yang Yuxin or Zhang Li had a softer body.
However, the fellow officers looked on with confusion. Initially, they assumed this was a drama where the young master of the Su family bullied a girl. Unexpectedly, Su Chen turned out to be the victim, and he could interact so intimately with Yang Yuxin. Such preferential treatment made those who regarded Yang Yuxin as a goddess feel very unbalanced. But they had no choice but to accept it.
It must be said that Su Chen felt quite good; after all, being the protagonist is always better! At this point, Su Chen wavered internally, contemplating whether he should exchange all his points. Even though it was still a villain's script, he could act freely without any constraints. Su Chen decided not to use it hastily. There was still an opportunity, and besides, he had just addressed his physiological needs and didn't need it right away.
Yang Yuxin's face turned a shade of red. She merely wanted to show Qu Xiaoqi who Su Chen truly loved. She glared coyly at Qu Xiaoqi.
"Logically, I should also assist with the investigation, as I am one of the victims too," Qu Xiaoqi wouldn't let Yang Yuxin take Su Chen away just like that. She responded without showing weakness.
Yang Yuxin's eyebrows knitted in displeasure, she hadn't expected Qu Xiaoqi to dare follow them. A hint of anger flashed in Yang Yuxin's beautiful eyes.
She really wanted to directly ask Su Chen: "Choose me or her?" However, Yang Yuxin knew that such a question wouldn't yield a good outcome.
"Miss Qu Xiaoqi, you don't need to go. I've known Su Chen for nearly twenty years. I can protect him. You should just go home and wait for news. I will send someone to inform you," Yang Yuxin concealed her anger well, presenting a smiling face.
But the words she said sounded different to Qu Xiaoqi. They translated in her mind to: When we get married, I'll send someone to inform you.
Not one to be outdone, Qu Xiaoqi retorted,
"Your word isn't final. This is a matter of protocol. As one of the victims, I should be present."
Yang Yuxin's fury bubbled over. She immediately released Su Chen and confronted Qu Xiaoqi, glaring at her angrily.
"Mind your words! I'll decide how to handle this, not you."
Qu Xiaoqi, cheeks puffed up in anger, pointed at Yang Yuxin and exclaimed, "Don't think I don't know what you're up to. He doesn't want you anymore, yet you keep clinging!"
Feeling the soft touch leave him, Su Chen felt a sudden void. Regaining his senses, he saw the two leading ladies arguing, his expression one of exasperation. He'd almost forgotten about his mission for this storyline. Darn it, he wanted Yang Yuxin to see his spoiled and mischievous side, but didn't anticipate a problem with Qu Xiaoqi. Okay, Su Chen had to admit that even if Qu Xiaoqi hadn't been problematic, it seemed Yang Yuxin wouldn't have been upset. When did she become like this?
As he was at a loss, a voice sounded beside him, "My dear brother, why aren't you intervening? Have you picked up bad habits? Wanting to watch two delicate beauties fight over you?" At this point, Su Chen felt like burying himself, dreading such confrontations. He genuinely didn't know how to handle the situation.
Logically, Su Chen should side against Yang Yuxin and support Qu Xiaoqi. After all, the woman was deeply in love with him, and by doing so, he would surely upset Yang Yuxin, thus completing his mission. However, Su Chen found himself hesitating now.
The reason was simple: the "antagonist card" the system mentioned had only a three-day duration. There was so much to accomplish in those three days, and Yang Yuxin was evidently one of the targets he intended to conquer. Su Chen subconsciously thought of Yang Yuxin's skin, as delicate and beautiful as flower petals. Damn it, who would have thought that in this life, Yang Yuxin would be so enchanting?
Su Chen decided to hold back for now, anticipating future encounters. At the same time, he felt somewhat helpless and speechless. Without considering the script, it was rare for a leading lady to like him, and yet they were all consumed with jealousy. Reflecting on the original story's protagonist, Su Chen vividly recalled that no matter how many rumors circulated about the male lead, Qin Yu, and other women, none of the female characters reacted as intensely as they were now. It felt like a life-and-death struggle.
Su Chen started to feel a hint of envy. Of course, another possibility was that those female leads weren't genuinely in love with Qin Yu, so it didn't matter who he was rumored to be with. But shaking his head, Su Chen felt this was highly unlikely.
Upon hearing Zhang Li's words, Su Chen's indecision was exposed. Both women, seeing him as their potential savior, simultaneously called out, "Su Chen, it's your call. You decide."
"I think both of you have valid points," Su Chen remarked, "but it's getting late. Let's quickly go record our statements." Before either woman could react, Su Chen had already moved among the police officers.
It's tough. I genuinely don't know what to do, Su Chen sighed deeply, Women are so complicated, especially beautiful ones like these.
The people nearby became noticeably excited upon hearing Su Chen's words.
"Young Master Su, you really are incredible. Such remarkable skills! Can you teach us?"
"Absolutely, we're so envious! Even Officer Yang seems to be completely taken by you. We're truly in awe of you."
"And Miss Qu Xiaoqi, she's no ordinary lady either. Could you please share your techniques in wooing women, Young Master Su?"
A twitch appeared at the corner of Su Chen's mouth. Their reactions seemed off. As a villainous antagonist, being admired in this manner wasn't something that fit his persona. "Heh, do I really need techniques to woo women?" Su Chen initially thought himself to be an average guy. He didn't believe that these remarks wouldn't provoke them.
However, "Young Master Su, you're really being too modest. We all saw what just happened. Both goddesses are fighting over you!" The onlookers' eyes were filled with envy. Being men, they certainly envied Su Chen but also recognized their own limits. As for Yang Yuxin? They wouldn't even dare to dream about someone like her.
Listening to their descriptions, Su Chen was left speechless. "You guys have no clue. The two women simply don't see eye to eye, and I just got dragged into it." Su Chen wanted to further clarify, but before he could, all the officers had dispersed, as expected, here came Yang Yuxin. Su Chen refrained from saying more. A palpable tension filled the air, almost like an aura of animosity.
In the end, Su Chen found himself seated in a car alongside the three main female characters. That's right, Zhang Li had arrived as well.
The reason she was there was because she was a witness, and also a close friend of Su Chen's mother. Given the circumstances, it made sense for her to be there. Yang Yuxin didn't object, seeing Zhang Li as an elder figure. Moreover, her current focus was entirely on Qu Xiaoqi.
Su Chen didn't dare to speak up and just sat still. He pondered what was going on. It seemed that in this lifetime, there was a severe issue with the system. The current situation was chaotic, with each heroine being more intelligent than the last, and despite the plot being so distorted, the world remained intact. Other thoughts began to brew in Su Chen's mind.
At that moment, Zhang Li suddenly stood up and approached Su Chen, accompanied by a fragrant aroma. As Su Chen turned his head, he saw the beautiful and mature Zhang Li sitting right next to him. Her alluring figure, radiant and enticing, was right there. Su Chen felt as if he was watching Zhang Li's lips softly say, "Quickly use the 1,500 points. Then, you can have me." Of course, this was all just Su Chen's imagination.
He then saw Zhang Li take out a clear, lustrous gem. "Su Chen, I really like this. Can you give it to me?" Without hesitation, Su Chen nodded in agreement. To him, the gem was no longer useful, merely a tool for completing a task. Zhang Li seemed very pleased as she pocketed the gem.
On the other side, the two who were originally at odds were now glaring menacingly at Zhang Li. Yang Yuxin had never expected that, in the end, it would be Zhang Li who secured the gem.
Originally, Yang Yuxin had wanted Su Chen to give her the gem. Even if Su Chen refused, she was prepared to just snatch it. However, during her confrontation with Qu Xiaoqi, she had momentarily forgotten about it, only to realize that Zhang Li had now taken advantage of the situation.
Looking at Zhang Li's triumphant expression, Yang Yuxin felt more and more that this woman was no different from Qu Xiaoqi. But it didn't matter; Yang Yuxin had her own ways. She wasn't the naive and innocent girl she used to be. Be it Zhang Li or Qu Xiaoqi, she thought, "Let them come at me."
At this moment, Su Chen clearly recognized the problem. He saw Yang Yuxin glaring at him, her eyes shimmering with tears of grievance. It seemed she was upset about something Su Chen had done earlier. Unsure of how to respond, Su Chen simply turned his head away, pretending not to notice. Yet, a memory surfaced in his mind: the last time he saw tears in Yang Yuxin's eyes was on the bed in a motel. The more he thought about it, the more excited he became, almost eager to use those 1,500 points for three days of pleasure.