[Ding! After the underlings were beaten, the Host chose to inform the teacher, slightly altering the original plot's direction. Received 200 Villain Points.]
[Ding! The Host's Villain Points have exceeded 500. The System Shop has been automatically enabled.]
As soon as Song Zhenyu left, Wang Haoran received the system notifications.
He wasn't surprised—he had expected this result.
Even though his underlings were beaten, instead of following the typical Villain path of revenge, he made them report it to the teacher. This choice diverged from the usual script, creating a shift in the terrible fate that awaited him in the original plot.
200 Villain Points.
A satisfied smile formed on Wang Haoran's face—he gladly accepted the reward.
As soon as Wang Haoran reached 600 Villain Points, a new interface appeared in his mind—the System Shop—alongside his attribute panel.
However, upon accessing it, he noticed no items were displayed—only a lottery option.
Frowning slightly, he instructed the system:
"Show me all the items I can buy with my 600 Villain Points."
A moment later, the system responded:
[Answering to Host: 600 Villain Points cannot be exchanged for any items. The cheapest item in the shop requires 1000 Villain Points. It is recommended for the Host to choose the lottery. Each draw only costs 500 Villain Points. The Host has a chance to obtain super luxurious rewards but might also end up with nothing.]
Hearing this, Wang Haoran's brows furrowed slightly.
The cheapest item cost 1000 Villain Points?
Did that mean his hard-earned 600 points were still not enough?
His gaze then shifted to the lottery option.
A single draw cost 500 points, meaning he could afford one spin.
But the catch?
It was a gamble—he could either win big or get nothing at all.
Wang Haoran glanced at his Villain Points—he still needed 400 more to afford any shop item.
"Might as well take a gamble."
Without hesitation, he selected the lottery option.
A virtual roulette wheel appeared in his System Shop interface, spinning rapidly.
Seconds later, a notification popped up:
[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for being lucky enough to draw 'Lover's Eyes' worth 1500 Villain Points. Does the Host want to accept them right away?]
Wang Haoran's eyes lit up.
'Lover's Eyes'?
It wasn't hard to guess its effect—it likely enhanced his charm and attraction toward women.
This was a huge win!
Without hesitation, he selected [Accept & Use].
A strange sensation washed over him, but nothing felt different.
Curious, he took out his phone and snapped a selfie.
Visually, his eyes looked the same.
But when he checked his attribute panel, he noticed a significant change:
Charm: 198 → 268 (+70 boost!)
His Charm had skyrocketed!
"This must be the effect of 'Lover's Eyes'… A perfect ability for a Villain."
Wang Haoran smirked.
With this boost, even heroines who wouldn't normally fall for him might start paying extra attention.
Wang Haoran wanted to test the effects of his Lover's Eyes, so he switched seats with Xu Muyan's deskmate under the pretense of discussing a math problem they hadn't covered earlier.
As they talked, he noticed Xu Muyan stealing glances at him more frequently. Each time their eyes met, her gaze lingered for a moment before she quickly looked away.
Seeing this, Wang Haoran pretended to be puzzled and asked, "What are you staring at me for? Is there something on my face?"
Xu Muyan was caught off guard. Without thinking, she blurted out, "No... I just think your eyes look really nice."
The moment she realized what she had said, her face turned red, and she quickly averted her gaze in embarrassment.
Seeing a beautiful girl act so bashful, Wang Haoran couldn't help but smile to himself. It seemed like his new ability was working perfectly.
[Ding! Xu Muyan, one of the heroines, has increased her favorability toward the Host by +10. Current favorability: 20 (Very Friendly).]
[Ding! Chu Bai's Protagonist Halo has decreased by -10. The Host's Villain Halo has slightly increased by +10.]
Wang Haoran smirked inwardly. Lover's Eyes was proving to be quite effective—better than expected.
He checked his attribute panel and noticed the updated stats:
[Host: Wang Haoran]
Strength: 189
Charm: 268
Villain Halo: 129
Villain Points: 100
Skills:
Lover's Eyes
Driving: Proficient
Education (Academy Level): Advanced
Hand-to-Hand Combat (Elite Level): High
Finance Management (Basic): Beginner
Even after the morning class ended, Chu Bai and the others had yet to return.
Curious about the outcome, Wang Haoran made his way to the Moral Education Department to observe the commotion.
As he arrived, he could hear heated voices from inside—the issue was still unresolved, and both parties were at a stalemate.
Wang Haoran calmly stood at the door.
The Deputy Director of the Moral Education Department noticed students gathering to witness the drama and was about to chase them away. However, when he spotted Wang Haoran, he hesitated and swallowed his words.
Such was the influence of the Villain.
Everyone—except for the Protagonist—wanted to stay on good terms with him. With his wealthy family background, intelligence, and refined demeanor, Wang Haoran commanded respect throughout the school.
The root of the issue was simple:
Fan Jian and his two underlings admitted that they had blocked Chu Bai's path after school because they "didn't like him," which escalated into a fight.
However, Chu Bai's retaliation went far beyond self-defense—he had beaten them so viciously that their faces were swollen beyond recognition.
From the perspective of Song Zhenyu and the Deputy Director, both sides were at fault:
Fan Jian and his group had provoked the conflict first.
Chu Bai, despite winning the fight, continued his assault ruthlessly, leaving them severely injured.
Logically, both sides should be punished.
However, there was a complication—Fan Jian and the others had threatened to report the incident to the police.
Naturally, this was Wang Haoran's idea.
While Fan Jian's group had started the altercation, Chu Bai's excessive violence made the case strong enough for police involvement.
Yet, the school wanted to avoid this at all costs.
If the police were called, the incident would go public, tarnishing the school's reputation.
Given the circumstances, the Deputy Director and Song Zhenyu could only attempt to mediate a reconciliation between both parties.
Fan Jian and his group offered a deal:
"_We'll let this go—but only if we're allowed to slap Chu Bai back in return."_
But how could Chu Bai possibly agree?
Which Protagonist wasn't proud and stubborn?
He would rather let Fan Jian and the others call the police than allow himself to be humiliated.
Of course, the school was not pleased.
Both sides refused to compromise, leading to a complete deadlock.
Seeing the situation was going nowhere, the Deputy Director of the Moral Education Department, Yan Zan, a fierce-looking man in his forties or fifties, spoke up.
"Chu Bai, why are you so stubborn? Just agree to the punishment and let this matter be over with! If this escalates and the police get involved, it will become a serious issue. You might even get a criminal record—and if that happens, you'll be expelled from school. Do you still refuse to comply?"
Wang Haoran found it hard to believe.
Would it really be that simple? Just expelling Chu Bai?
If Chu Bai was kicked out of school, his chances of interacting with Xu Muyan and Song Zhenyu would drop to zero. That meant he would no longer have any opportunity to win over the two heroines.
His Protagonist Halo would take a massive hit.
And what about Wang Haoran himself? His Villain Halo would surely rise dramatically.
Would Chu Bai really become completely worthless after this?
The moment Wang Haoran saw the Principal approaching, a sense of unease crept into his heart.
The Principal was a rarely seen figure in the school. Most of the day-to-day affairs were handled by the Vice Principals. Many students had never even met him in person.
So why had he shown up now?
Was it just a coincidence?
Or… had something unexpected happened?
A sudden thought flashed through Wang Haoran's mind, making his expression darken.
Could it be that the Protagonist's Halo was starting to intervene?
To continue...