Chapter 230: The Protagonist Failed Show-off in the Godly Tycoon Genre
Due to his identity, Wang Haoran found it challenging to personally win over Liu Yue. However, Wang Haoran had another identity, the “Peerless Stock God.” Having made two accurate stock predictions, Liu Yue was already impressed by this mysterious figure. In her quest for guidance, she even posted online, claiming him as her husband, without knowing that Wang Haoran was indeed the “Peerless Stock God.”
Hence, he could utilize this online identity to develop a romantic relationship with Liu Yue. Once her affection deepened, meeting in person wouldn’t be a problem as the identity barrier would dissolve through love.
Feeling confident with his plan, Wang Haoran relaxed.
The afternoon classes concluded quickly, and the students left the class one by one. Wang Haoran, along with Liu Hua, Lu Ming, and Wei Zhihang, planned to grab a meal together.
As they stepped out, a girl hurriedly approached Liu Hua, and he flirted with her in front of everyone.
Lu Ming exclaimed, “Second brother, you’re fast! Already found a girlfriend?”
Liu Hua chuckled, “Of course, I have to be quick.”
Wei Zhihang asked curiously, “A freshman?”
Liu Hua replied with pride, “A sophomore senior.”
Wang Xiaolian greeted them, and Wang Haoran instinctively glanced at her. She was attractive, but something about her seemed flirtatious. Noticing her glances, Wang Haoran thought it excessive to flirt behind Liu Hua’s back.
“You’re not contacting your ex anymore, right?” Liu Hua suddenly asked Wang Xiaolian.
She clung to Liu Hua’s arm, saying coyly, “I’ve already broken up with him. I’m not in contact anymore.”
Wang Haoran narrowed his eyes, asking Liu Hua, “Did you steal someone’s girlfriend?”
Liu Hua laughed, “Stealing a girlfriend is much more fun than chasing a single girl.”
From this, Wang Haoran gathered that Liu Hua, a minor antagonist, was attracting trouble.
He looked at Wang Xiaolian and asked, “What’s your ex’s name?”
Wang Xiaolian, taken aback by the question, answered, “His name is Su Chen.”
The name implied a protagonist’s aura. Wang Haoran probed further, “What does Su Chen do?”
Before she could answer, Liu Hua interjected disdainfully, “He’s a sophomore and just a poor guy delivering packages. Boss, are you worried he’ll trouble me?”
Wang Haoran almost confirmed his suspicion. Liu Hua’s attitude was a recipe for trouble, mocking a college student delivering packages. It reeked of an impending slap in the face from a protagonist-type character.
For now, Su Chen had nothing to do with him, so Wang Haoran decided to observe the situation first.
After leaving the teaching building, intending to dine outside, Wang Haoran received a call from Zhen Li.
“Apparently, the truck delivering the Bugatti had an accident, and the car was damaged. It will take another two months to arrive,” Zhen Li explained over the phone.
Wang Haoran complained, “I’ve been waiting for almost two months already.”
Zhen Li comforted, “There’s nothing we can do about it, but the manufacturer offered a 5 million yuan compensation. I’ll transfer it to you.”
Wang Haoran replied indifferently, “Never mind.”
Money wasn’t an issue, surrounded by wealthy individuals like Tang Bingyun, Qiu Qianwei, and Cheng Rui.
Ending the call, they noticed a crowd by the school gate.
Wang Haoran typically avoided such crowds, but overheard discussions from passersby:
“Who ordered the supercar? It’s so cool, worth millions, right?”
“Hick, open your eyes. That’s a Bugatti—it costs way more.”
“This… this is a Bugatti Veyron!”
“Who’s it for? Why hasn’t anyone signed for it?”
“Soon we’ll witness a godly tycoon!”
Liu Hua expressed surprise, “A Bugatti Veyron, who could outclass our boss this much?”
Intrigued, Wang Haoran decided to see the commotion himself.
Liu Hua, clearing the way, pushed the crowd aside. Being dressed in luxury brands, no one dared to provoke him, though they silently complained.
Reaching the inner circle, they saw a truck with the Bugatti Veyron inside. Next to it stood two drivers and a suited man holding a contract patiently.
Wang Haoran approached the suited man, “I also ordered a Bugatti to arrive today. Could you check if this is it?”
The man, seeing Wang Haoran’s respectable demeanor, replied, “May I know your name?”
“Wang Haoran.”
The man shook his head apologetically, “Sorry, the document lists another owner.”
“Who?” Wang Haoran asked.
“I’m afraid I can’t disclose that,” the suited man explained.
Wang Haoran, still suspicious, called Zhen Li, asking if she had the vehicle’s engine number.
Using his X-ray vision, he checked the Bugatti’s engine and gave Zhen Li the number to verify.
Minutes later, Zhen Li confirmed, “The engine numbers match.”
Wang Haoran deduced, “The manufacturer deceived you. The Bugatti is right here with me, yet it’s not registered to me.”
Zhen Li, supporting her son’s plight, assured, “I’ll contact the manufacturer immediately. It’s fraud, and if they don’t have a good explanation, I’ll sue them!”
Wang Haoran wanted an answer within five minutes.
Meanwhile, he scanned for the protagonist aura.
He initially planned to let Su Chen, the rich protagonist, develop before confronting him, but now, after Su Chen intercepted his Bugatti, he wouldn’t tolerate it.
If he got no response in five minutes, he was willing to incapacitate Su Chen temporarily to prevent him from signing for the Bugatti.
Meanwhile, Su Chen hurried to join the crowd, parking his electric bike by the gate.
Spotting someone familiar, he hurried over and greeted with a smile: “Hello, Xu Muyan!”
Xu Muyan, curious about the crowd, turned to Su Chen, whom she recognized as the delivery guy from yesterday.
Politely, she smiled in response.
Su Chen inquired, “Where are you going, Xu Muyan?”
“Nowhere,” she replied indifferently.
“So, you’re free to take a ride. Would you like to?” Su Chen offered.
“No, I’m busy,” Xu Muyan declined.
Undeterred, Su Chen insisted, “I’ll take you for a spin in a Bugatti. You’ve never ridden in one, right?”
Xu Muyan doubted him, “Bugatti? You mean the one inside? Stop joking.”
Su Chen challenged, “How about a bet? If I sign for the Bugatti, will you take a ride with me?”
Xu Muyan smiled, not taking it seriously.
Satisfied, Su Chen assumed she’d agreed and said, “Wait here. I’ll soon take you for a ride.”
Approaching the crowd, Su Chen declared, “Make way, I’m here to sign for the Bugatti.”
“Isn’t that Su Chen, the delivery guy? You think you own a Bugatti? Ridiculous.”
“Yeah, look at yourself. Get a grip.”
“Su Chen, buzz off.”
Despite criticism, Su Chen persisted.
After pushing through, Su Chen entered the inner circle.
Wang Xiaolian, seeing him, sneered, “Why are you here? We’ve broken up; stop pestering me.”
Su Chen retorted, “Don’t flatter yourself, gold digger. This isn’t about you.”
Disbelieving, Wang Xiaolian continued, “Then why are you here? Quit dreaming. I only like my Hua Hua.”
Leaning into Liu Hua, Liu Hua derided, “Loser, get lost.”
Ignoring them, Su Chen claimed, “I’m here for my Bugatti,”
Laughingly, Wang Xiaolian and Liu Hua continued to mock Su Chen.
Meanwhile, Wang Haoran used the system to gather information on Su Chen:
Protagonist: Su Chen
Combat Power: 66
Charm: 53
Protagonist Aura: 1020
Skill: Delivery Tycoon System (Delivers to beauties scoring 90+ with a five-star review, receives a wealth reward)
Expecting a tycoon system, Wang Haoran realized this Bugatti was system-generated, transferred by Su Chen’s system trick.
Su Chen maintained, “Wang Xiaolian, you’ll regret it. I’ve just arranged a date with Xu Muyan. I’ll take her for a Bugatti ride. You’ll be envious.”
Wang Xiaolian dismissed him, “Stop dreaming; she wouldn’t bother with you.”
The observation amused onlookers.
Someone exclaimed, “Xu Muyan is right here!”
A path was cleared, and Xu Muyan stepped into the scene.
Seeing her, Su Chen said, “Xu Muyan, you agreed that if I sign for the Bugatti, you’d take a ride.”
Xu Muyan immediately slapped Su Chen, “I don’t know you. Don’t talk nonsense.”
Su Chen, bewildered, watched Xu Muyan approach Wang Haoran, “Ignore him. I only have eyes for you.”
With her affection level of 80, Wang Haoran calmly reassured, “I trust you.”
Relieved, Xu Muyan nodded.
The crowd stirred with surprise.
One of the three campus beauties already had someone she liked?
Impressed, Liu Hua, Lu Ming, and Wei Zhihang admired Wang Haoran’s success in wooing the freshman beauty.
Su Chen, clueless about the setback, turned to the suited man, stating, “I’m Su Chen!”
The man extended his hand, “Hello, Mr. Su,” and handed over the contract for signing.
With the crowd in disbelief, Su Chen boasted to Wang Xiaolian, “You really thought I was just some delivery guy? I wanted to date you seriously, but since you betrayed me, I’m revealing my true self—I’m a super-rich heir!”
As Su Chen prepared to sign, the man in the suit received a call, changing the transaction in an instant.
“Stop!” the man interrupted Su Chen’s moment of pride.
Confused, Su Chen questioned, “What’s wrong?”
“It’s not yours,” the man clarified, retracting the contract.
Stunned, Su Chen demanded an explanation, but the man repeated he could verify with the order number from the purchase slip.
Since the Bugatti was system-generated, Su Chen couldn’t provide the information, confirming Wang Haoran’s suspicions.
[Ding, system modification failed. Bugatti Veyron will arrive in two months,” the system alert dashed Su Chen’s hopes]
A chaotic uproar followed, with Liu Hua laughing, “I knew he was bluffing.”
Wang Xiaolian derided as well, cementing Su Chen’s failure.
Recordings were called for maximum online ridicule.
Despite Su Chen’s thick skin, he felt the burn of humiliation.
“Then whose car is it?” Su Chen boldly asked.
The man passed Wang Haoran the contract, “Mr. Wang, I apologize. This Bugatti was your order.”
[Ding! Prevented Su Chen from showing off, earning 800 villain points. Su Chen’s protagonist aura -40, host’s aura +40!]
Zhen Li had resolved the mess. Wang Haoran signed with satisfaction.
With the truck unlashed, the Bugatti Veyron was soon ready to roll.
Asked if he needed help, Wang Haoran declined and drove out himself.
The car’s mighty roar awed the crowd, garnering envy and admiration.
Leaning slightly out the car window, Wang Haoran invited, “Xu Muyan, shall we?”
Happily, though apprehensive about their disparity in status, Xu Muyan accepted.
Ten minutes later, at a serene lakeside, Wang Haoran noticed Xu Muyan’s worry.
“What’s on your mind?”
“Who do you like more, me or Qin Yunhan?” Xu Muyan asked directly.
Wang Haoran smiled, “Of course, I like you more!”
Actually, it wasn’t about favoring one over the other. He loved both.
Understanding, Xu Muyan half-joked, “You’re a player!”
“I’ve never promised anyone I’d be exclusive,” Wang Haoran remarked, “You confessed before, right? I’ll accept and make you my girlfriend now.”
Joy mingled with concern over Qin Yunhan’s position, prompting Xu Muyan’s question.
“Qin Yunhan is already my girlfriend,” Wang Haoran confessed.
Entertainment and light outrage colored Xu Muyan’s expression, “Why tell me then? You’re too domineering!”
But would he just watch the female leads be snatched by the protagonist and team against him as a villain? No, he was determined.
“You’ve read ‘Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils’, right?” he asked, likening himself to Duan Zhengchun.
“So you’d die for us?” Xu Muyan challenged.
Nodding, Wang Haoran confirmed, “I would.”
“Then hurry and die!” she jokingly demanded.
Suddenly, he fell with a splash into the lake.
Alarmed, Xu Muyan cried for him, knowing she couldn’t swim to save him herself.
The scene drew bystanders’ aid, and an elderly man fished Wang Haoran out onto the rocks.
Xu Muyan, her relief mighty, tenderly berated him, but fiercely administered first aid.
Once groggy awareness returned, Wang Haoran faced her hitting his chest gently, “Bad guy…”
Recalling male-lead charm, he silenced her complaints with a kiss.
Breaking the moment minutes later, Wang Haoran teased, “Still angry? Or should I let you hit me more?”
Xu Muyan managed a tired laugh, “I’m too exhausted to hit.”
Smiling, Wang Haoran asked for her agreement to be with him.
Pretending resignation, Xu Muyan sighed, “I guess it’s fate.”
Though dominant and daring, his sincere willingness to die moved her. Deep down, he invaded all her thoughts, and trying to forget him would only cause her pain.
Before expressing thanks to the elderly savior who had quietly departed, Xu Muyan and Wang Haoran solidified their bond.
“By the way, next time Su Chen delivers to you, give him a bad review,” Wang Haoran reminded.
“Okay,” Xu Muyan agreed, nodding.
Extending his influence, Wang Haoran spread the message for recipients to review Su Chen negatively.
He contacted friendly connections such as Qin Yunhan, Mu Zhaozhao, and others to ensure the message reached far and wide.