[Ding! The host has successfully manipulated events behind the scenes, transferring Principal Ren from the protagonist’s camp to another position. You have gained 300 villain points, Chu Bai’s protagonist halo -10, and the host’s villain halo +10!]

During the evening self-study session, Wang Haoran received this message.

It caught him by surprise.

He had initially thought that Tang Bingyun would take a few days to buffer before transferring the Old Principal to another position.

Unexpectedly, Tang Bingyun acted so swiftly.

She agreed to it in the evening and immediately issued the directive to the Old Principal by night.

With the Old Principal gone, Chu Bai lost his protection at the school.

It would now be much easier to deal with Chu Bai within the school.

…

The last evening self-study session ended.

Xu Muyan pushed her bicycle towards the school gate, with Chu Bai following behind.

After exiting the school gate, Chu Bai was ready to part ways with Xu Muyan and head home.

However, he suddenly noticed that Xu Muyan wasn’t heading in the direction of her home but was instead going towards the river near the school.

Chu Bai found it strange and quickly followed her.

He followed Xu Muyan to the riverside.

At the stone railing by the river, someone was waiting.

It was Wang Haoran.

Chu Bai was furious!

Xu Muyan wasn’t going home on time; instead, she came to meet Wang Haoran!

How shameless!

Chu Bai really wanted to rush over and disrupt their meeting.

However, he held back.

Rushing over to cause trouble would only make Xu Muyan dislike him.

It wasn’t worth it.

Chu Bai thought for a moment and immediately took out his phone to call Xu Muyan’s father.

“Hello, Chu Bai, is there something going on?”

“Evening self-study has ended, but Xu Muyan hasn’t gone home. She’s meeting that Wang Haoran by the river!”

“What?!” Xu Muyan’s father was furious: “Keep an eye on them, make sure that Wang Haoran doesn’t take Yanyan somewhere else. I’m coming over right now!”

Chu Bai heard hurried footsteps on the other end of the line.

Clearly, Xu Muyan’s father was very anxious to set off immediately.

“Don’t worry, I’ll keep an eye on them!” Chu Bai happily hung up the phone.

He was well aware of Xu Muyan’s father’s profession.

His skills in martial arts were not to be underestimated.

When Xu Muyan’s father arrived, it seemed likely that Wang Haoran would get a good beating.

Wang Haoran, a pampered rich second generation, weak and frail, how could he withstand a few punches from Xu Muyan’s father?

Chu Bai was curious and eagerly anticipated the scene.

“There’ll be a good show to watch soon!”

“Chu Bai, what are you sneaking around here for?” Just as Chu Bai was watching Wang Haoran and Xu Muyan’s every move, a voice came from behind him.

Chu Bai turned around and immediately looked disdainful: “Fan Jian, what I do here is none of your business. If you keep yapping, believe it or not, I’ll beat you up!”

“I don’t believe you. Try hitting me!” Fan Jian took a few steps forward.

“You!” Chu Bai clenched his fists but quickly released them.

He really wanted to beat Fan Jian up, but he didn’t dare to face the consequences.

During the evening self-study, the Old Principal had come to see him.

The Old Principal said he was about to be transferred from Shuizhe High School to become the principal of another school.

Without the Old Principal’s protection, if Chu Bai got into another fight, he might be expelled directly.

“Trash, I knew you wouldn’t dare to touch me.” Fan Jian smirked, swung his backpack over his shoulder, and rode off on his bicycle.

However, as he swung his backpack, a bundle of something fell out.

Fan Jian had already ridden far away.

The bundle lay lonely on the ground, with no one around to see it.

Chu Bai immediately went to pick it up.

The bundle was full of red bills, roughly estimated to be at least fifty thousand.

“Fan Jian couldn’t possibly have this much money. It must be Wang Haoran’s reward to him. This is ill-gotten wealth, but now it’s mine!”

Without hesitation, Chu Bai stuffed the bundle of money into his own backpack.

He felt no guilt.

Fan Jian had provoked him earlier, and he had held back from hitting him.

Consider it Fan Jian’s luck.

This money would be Fan Jian’s compensation to him.

Anyway, Fan Jian hadn’t noticed his money falling out, and even if he realized it later, he wouldn’t know where he lost it.

…

It was early summer.

The weather was quite hot, but the cool breeze by the river made it feel especially refreshing.

Xu Muyan parked her bicycle, feeling a bit nervous.

Usually, after evening self-study, she would go straight home.

This was the first time she didn’t go home on time to meet a boy.

Evening self-study ended at 9:30, and it was already 9:40.

Initially, Xu Muyan didn’t want to come, but she ended up here as if guided by some unseen force.

“Why did you ask me to come?” Xu Muyan asked cautiously.

“The milk tea was nice, just a bit too sweet,” Wang Haoran smiled.

“You called me over just to say that?” Xu Muyan was taken aback.

“Yeah, what else did you think it was?”

“…” Xu Muyan.

“Alright, I’m just kidding. I called you over to give you some advice.”

“You know about it, Wen Jing told you?”

“She mentioned it unintentionally.”

“Hey, I almost argued with my dad because of you, but let me make it clear, I don’t like you!” Xu Muyan emphasized.

“I know, I know.” Wang Haoran knew she was being stubborn but didn’t expose her.

“Good that you understand.” Xu Muyan breathed a sigh of relief.

“Call your mom and tell her you’re walking by the river with a male classmate and ask her to pick you up,” Wang Haoran handed his phone to Xu Muyan.

“I can ride my bike home later.”

“When class just ended, there were many students, and the road was safe. But later, there will be fewer people on the road, and it’s not safe for you to ride alone.”

Hearing this, Xu Muyan felt a warmth in her heart.

He was quite considerate of her.

Wang Haoran teased, “Besides, haven’t you thought about it? There’s no one around here, and I’m alone with you. Aren’t you afraid I might have bad intentions? If you call your mom to pick you up, you won’t have to worry about being alone with me.”

Xu Muyan was taken aback; she hadn’t considered this.

Or more accurately, she didn’t have that kind of guard against Wang Haoran.

“You’re quite thoughtful,” Xu Muyan huffed, but couldn’t help thinking to herself.

If a girl were to be this guy’s girlfriend, she would probably be very happy.

Handsome, from a good family, good at studies, sings well, and most importantly, he’s attentive and considerate, giving a sense of security.

[Ding! You have stirred the heart of one of the female leads, Xu Muyan, gaining 200 villain points.]

Xu Muyan took Wang Haoran’s phone and called her mom.

After the call ended, “It’s quite cool by the river. Shall we take a walk?” Wang Haoran suggested.

“Sure.”

Xu Muyan nodded.

The two walked side by side, enjoying the breeze and the night view by the river.

As they walked, their hands and shoulders occasionally brushed against each other.

Wang Haoran could clearly feel Xu Muyan’s nervousness.

Glancing sideways, he noticed her cheeks were slightly flushed.

“Look over there!” Wang Haoran suddenly pointed across the river.

“There’s nothing there, what am I supposed to see?” Xu Muyan was puzzled.

Wang Haoran smiled without saying a word, just checking the time on his phone.

About ten seconds later…

“Boom!”

“Boom boom!”

…

Fireworks shot up across the river, exploding in the sky, displaying brilliant and dazzling colors, a feast for the eyes.

The long riverbank was adorned with a kaleidoscope of beautiful scenery.

The surroundings were illuminated as bright as day.

Xu Muyan’s pretty face blossomed with a sweet smile of surprise and delight.