“Apologize,” Wang Haoran uttered coldly, spitting out just two words.

“Did you hear that? Apologize quickly,” Fan Jian, though unsure why the boss wanted Xu Muyan to apologize, still emphasized it to her with a fierce demeanor, out of his loyalty as a subordinate.

However, as soon as he said this, Fan Jian’s forehead was smacked.

“Boss, why did you hit me?” he asked, bewildered.

“I told you to apologize to Xu Muyan, and also, don’t call her ‘sister-in-law’ anymore,” Wang Haoran said.

“Huh?”

“Huh what? Apologize quickly.”

“Oh.” Fan Jian obediently bowed to Xu Muyan, “I’m sorry, Xu Muyan, I was wrong. I won’t call you that again.”

Wang Haoran looked at Xu Muyan, who was in a state of shock, and said, “The ‘sister-in-law’ thing is just them teasing and making a fuss, it has nothing to do with me. I won’t let them call you that anymore. If anyone does, I’ll break their mouth.

As for those rumors saying I like you and must win you over, I need to clarify that it’s false.

After all, we’re in our senior year, and academics are the priority. I really have no intention of dating right now, so don’t overthink it.

Alright, that’s all.”

After speaking, Wang Haoran turned and walked towards the classroom, leaving Xu Muyan stunned in place.

…

Ding, the perception of one of the female leads, Xu Muyan, towards the host has changed. Favorability increased by 20, current total favorability is 10 (ordinary acquaintance).

Ding, the host has influenced the original plot direction, gaining 200 villain points.

Wang Haoran heard the system’s notification just as he reached the classroom door.

He wasn’t surprised by this.

Xu Muyan’s previous dislike for him was largely due to those “rumors,” and his subordinates often teased her by calling her “sister-in-law.”

Imagine a girl who has never been in a relationship; she would naturally feel embarrassed.

Focused on her studies, she would certainly find it troubling.

Wang Haoran himself hadn’t done anything overly rude to Xu Muyan yet.

When Wang Haoran clarified the situation and warned his subordinates not to call her that anymore, Xu Muyan naturally wouldn’t dislike him.

A favorability of 10, as evaluated by the system, is “acquaintance,” akin to the favorability between ordinary classmates.

With his current relationship with Xu Muyan, Wang Haoran is now on the same starting line as the protagonist.

In addition to the increased favorability, he also gained villain points.

Wang Haoran checked his current panel attributes.

Host: Wang Haoran

Combat Power: 89

Charm Value: 198

Villain Aura: 99

Villain Points: 300

Skills: None

“Hmm, I have 300 villain points now. Just 200 more and I can unlock the system shop. I wonder what items it has. It would be great if there were items to increase combat power,” Wang Haoran thought to himself.

Judging by the protagonist’s ability to easily defeat three opponents, his combat power must far exceed the average value of 100.

Moreover, as the plot progresses, the protagonist’s combat power will surely increase.

Currently, Wang Haoran’s combat power doesn’t even reach the average value of 100. If it came to a direct confrontation, he wouldn’t stand a chance.

As Wang Haoran was contemplating this, he suddenly felt a gaze from within the classroom, scrutinizing him.

The gaze carried a hint of hatred.

The owner of this gaze was none other than the underdog protagonist, Chu Bai.

The name itself suggests something extraordinary, likely possessing the protagonist’s aura.

Why?

Because in online novels, the four major surnames for protagonists are Ye, Lin, Xiao, and Chu.

This is the fourth-ranked surname!

Wang Haoran could naturally guess the reason behind Chu Bai’s hateful gaze.

Fan Jian, Fan Tong, and Qin Shousheng blocked Chu Bai’s path after school yesterday.

Chu Bai must think it was Wang Haoran’s doing.

But in fact, it was those three acting on their own.

However, Wang Haoran had no intention of explaining.

There was no need.

After all, he was the villain, destined to be at odds with the protagonist.

“System, check Chu Bai’s attribute data for me,” Wang Haoran instructed.

Checking requires consuming 100 villain points. Proceed?

“Yes!”

Although Wang Haoran had learned some original plot information from the system, it was vague and general, mostly about how tragic his ending as a villain would be, how miserable his relatives would be, and how happy the protagonist would be, etc.

After consuming villain points, Chu Bai’s panel attributes appeared.

Protagonist: Chu Bai

Combat Power: 155

Charm Value: 100

Protagonist Aura: 357

Possessed Skill: X-Ray Vision

“Oh, so he’s a protagonist with X-ray vision.”

Wang Haoran initially felt the sting of losing 100 villain points, but upon obtaining this crucial information, he felt it was worth it.

As the saying goes, know your enemy and yourself, and you will never be defeated. Knowing Chu Bai’s golden finger makes it easier to deal with him.

A charm value of only 100, just reaching the average, is a mere passerby face.

Yet this guy managed to woo so many beautiful girls in the original plot.

It’s simply unreasonable!

And with my explosive charm value of 198, I don’t have a single girl.

It’s too much!

A combat power of 155 is indeed outstanding, 50% above the average.

In the original plot, Chu Bai had numerous heroic rescues of beauties, winning the hearts of beautiful girls with his outstanding combat power.

However, Wang Haoran really wanted to complain about this.

In today’s peaceful society, where are there so many thugs, and why do they always encounter Chu Bai?

And even if the rescue is successful, those girls actually fall for Chu Bai because of it.

It’s too far-fetched.

In this economic society, being handsome and wealthy is the real deal.

Why should a passerby face who can fight win a girl’s heart with just one heroic rescue?

And as a rich second generation with explosive charm value, I’m disliked by the female lead.

Why?!

“System, if I hire someone to directly eliminate Chu Bai, what’s the success rate?” Wang Haoran asked boldly, deciding to be straightforward.

[The opponent’s protagonist aura is high. With your current villain aura, the success rate is nearly zero.]

Damn, I knew it would be like this.

Wang Haoran internally complained, feeling very dissatisfied, and said, “A success rate of nearly zero means there’s still a tiny chance, right? Can I at least try?”

[It’s not recommended for the host to perform such actions. The protagonist’s aura protects him, and when faced with a major crisis, it will trigger opportunities. The protagonist will not only resolve the crisis but also become stronger, which is extremely disadvantageous for the host.]

“The protagonist’s aura is too powerful,” Wang Haoran lamented.

[Please don’t be discouraged, host. You can weaken the protagonist’s aura by seizing the protagonist’s opportunities and winning over the female lead’s heart and body. Once your villain aura increases, you can then attempt such actions.]

“It seems I can only gradually seize opportunities and girls, shattering the protagonist’s aura. If I don’t do this, I’ll have no way out.”

Wang Haoran solidified his resolve.