Wang Haoran replied to Xu Muyan with a message saying, “I’m going to take a shower,” then put down his phone and turned his attention back to Fang Xuan.

“Sit anywhere, make yourself comfortable,” Wang Haoran said, pouring himself a glass of red wine and taking a sip.

He turned and asked, “Would you like some?”

Fang Xuan shook her head.

She didn’t even speak, which showed how nervous she was.

Wang Haoran wasn’t in a hurry. He didn’t start a conversation with Fang Xuan immediately but instead turned on the karaoke equipment in the suite and selected a few soothing songs.

Then, he began to sing by himself.

After a few songs, Wang Haoran put down the microphone.

Looking back, he noticed that Fang Xuan’s expression was less pale and tense than before, much improved.

Moreover, Fang Xuan was looking at Wang Haoran with a surprised expression.

Clearly, she was amazed by Wang Haoran’s singing skills.

[Ding! The heroine Fang Xuan’s favorability towards the host has increased by 10. The current total favorability is -10 (slightly disliked).]

[Ding! The host has influenced the plot direction and gained 100 villain points!]

Favorability is still negative?

Wang Haoran was slightly taken aback by the system’s notification.

But upon reflection, it made sense.

A well-behaved career woman encountering such a situation would naturally feel aversion.

Wang Haoran didn’t mind.

After all, he didn’t need Fang Xuan’s affection.

It didn’t matter.

“I understand your family situation. You’re just an adopted daughter, and over the years, you’ve spent nearly a million on your foster mother’s medical expenses. Is it worth it?” Wang Haoran broke the silence first.

“In my eyes, they are no different from my biological parents.”

“You’re truly a filial woman,” Wang Haoran nodded approvingly and continued, “But treating kidney failure is a huge financial burden. You need money, and a lot of it.”

“And I can offer you money, 10 million!”

Fang Xuan was stunned, clearly not expecting this.

She had thought that a 100,000 monthly salary increase was already Wang Haoran’s offer.

[Ding! The heroine Fang Xuan’s favorability towards the host has increased by 10. The current total favorability is 0 (indifferent).]

[Ding! The host has influenced the plot direction and gained 100 villain points!]

Receiving the system’s notification, Wang Haoran paused and continued to look at Fang Xuan, saying, “So, you understand what I mean, right?”

Fang Xuan pressed her lips tightly and then nodded.

Since she came here, she had already mentally prepared herself.

“There’s a new bathrobe here, and the shower room is over there,” Wang Haoran pointed with his hand.

Fang Xuan nodded, took the items, and walked in with slightly heavy steps.

During this time, Wang Haoran picked up Fang Xuan’s phone from the table and immediately transmitted a “surveillance” virus into it.

From now on, as long as Fang Xuan carried her phone, she would be under Wang Haoran’s control, just like Qin Yunhan.

Half an hour later, Fang Xuan came out.

“I thought you were hiding and wouldn’t come out,” Wang Haoran teased. Seeing Fang Xuan standing at the bathroom door without moving, he frowned, “You should be 25 years old, right? Do I need to teach you?”

Fang Xuan walked over slowly.

…

It turned out that Fang Xuan really needed to be taught.

…

[Ding! The host successfully captured the heroine Fang Xuan, gaining 1000 villain points, Fang Xuan’s heroine halo -50, Fang Heng’s protagonist halo -50, and the host’s villain halo +100!]

[Ding! The heroine Fang Xuan’s favorability towards the host has increased by 20. The current total favorability is 20 (very friendly).]

Gaining 1000 villain points and reducing Fang Heng’s protagonist halo by 50 were all within Wang Haoran’s expectations.

However, Fang Xuan’s heroine halo decreased by 50 and was added to the villain halo, which surprised Wang Haoran.

But he quickly realized and cursed inwardly.

This damn system, why didn’t it explain clearly before?!

He thought capturing a heroine would only reduce the protagonist’s halo, but it turns out the heroine’s halo would also decrease.

In urban web novels, each protagonist typically has multiple heroines, and in terms of numbers, heroines far outnumber protagonists.

In other words, there are more halo points to be harvested.

Wang Haoran’s previous goal was to become a nemesis to the protagonist. Now he feels he can add another goal: to become a heroine harvester!

As long as the villain halo far exceeds the protagonist’s, dealing with the protagonist will be much easier, and even to a certain extent, he can directly eliminate the protagonist once and for all.

This discovery was great news for Wang Haoran.

He was secretly excited for a while before looking at the second system message.

What was with the increase in favorability?

Could it be because of his good physical condition?

Thinking this, Wang Haoran glanced at Fang Xuan again.

Compared to before, Fang Xuan’s gaze was noticeably gentler.

It seemed his guess was mostly correct.

But compared to these, Wang Haoran was more curious about other things.

“You’ve never had a boyfriend before?”

Fang Xuan is 25 years old, can you believe she’s still a virgin?

Could it be that the urban novel trope of the heroine being a virgin is true?

“My foster parents didn’t have high incomes. They barely managed to send me to college. I focused on studying until graduation, then joined National Beauty and Heavenly Fragrance. Later, I became the president’s secretary under Zhen’s leadership, and my income became considerable. However, a family tragedy occurred, so I never had the mind to pursue these things,” Fang Xuan explained honestly.

“I see,” Wang Haoran nodded.

At this moment, his phone suddenly rang, and the private detective sent another message.

Fang Heng had found an antique porcelain bowl on Guhe Street, which was immediately bought by a buyer for 5 million.

Now Fang Heng was on his way home.

Wang Haoran felt a small sense of relief.

Fang Heng’s actions were still a bit slower than his own.

Even if he got rich now, it wouldn’t change the fact that he had gained a “brother-in-law.”

“Do you care about gossip?” Wang Haoran suddenly asked.

I think no one would like that, Fang Xuan nodded, then asked curiously, “Why do you ask?”

“It seems I guessed right. So, the 10 million I promised you, I’ve arranged to give it to you in several installments in a way that won’t attract gossip,” Wang Haoran bluffed.

Fang Xuan nodded.

She was curious but didn’t ask further.

Because in her view, Wang Haoran’s pocket money was in the millions, not like someone who would default on a debt.

“Then… shall we rest?” Fang Xuan felt exhausted.

“I’m used to sleeping alone. You can go back,” Wang Haoran said unexpectedly.

Fang Xuan was stunned.

Was he really that heartless?!

He was actually asking her to leave now?

She was silent for a while and finally responded:

“Okay.”

Although Fang Xuan was unwilling, she didn’t dare to go against Wang Haoran’s wishes.

Watching Fang Xuan leave, Wang Haoran’s lips curled into a hopeful smile.

The reason he let Fang Xuan go wasn’t because he was heartless.

It was because Fang Heng had already made a fortune and was on his way home.

When Fang Xuan returned home, Fang Heng would definitely be eager to share his joy, right?

That scene would surely be interesting.

…

In a small villa.

Qin Kai and Xiao Yifeng sat on the sofa, and Uncle Li brought over two cups of tea.

“You must be tired from keeping watch outside the school all day. Have some tea,” Qin Kai said.

“Not tired, not tired,” Xiao Yifeng forced a smile.

But he felt particularly frustrated inside.

“Did you notice any suspicious people who might be a threat to Yunhan?” Qin Kai asked with concern after taking a sip of tea.

“There were no suspicious people. If there were, I would have caught them immediately,” Xiao Yifeng lied through his teeth.

“That’s good,” Qin Kai relaxed a bit and took another sip of tea, savoring it before nodding in satisfaction.

“Uncle Qin, how’s the matter of enrolling me in school? Is it settled?” Xiao Yifeng asked expectantly.

After meeting Qin Yunhan once yesterday, he missed her dearly and wished to see her all the time. Unfortunately, Qin Yunhan was hiding in school and not coming back.

Hearing this question, Qin Kai’s leisurely tea-drinking mood vanished, and a hint of embarrassment appeared on his face.