Chapter 33

Hearing Wang Haoran's words, Yun Ling'er looked confused.

"Sir, what did you just say?"

But Wang Haoran noticed that her body trembled slightly.

"Ling'er, you remember me, right?"

"My guest, who is Ling'er? Could it be your former girlfriend?" she replied with a teasing tone.

"I'm not Ling'er. I'm the new technician No. 78, Xiaoyun!"

Yun Ling'er's playful demeanor only deepened Wang Haoran's confusion.

"…"

Wang Haoran was speechless. He could only pull his arm away and look at her seriously.

"Yun Ling'er!"

After their eyes met for a long moment, Yun Ling'er finally burst into laughter.

"I knew that after Ning Xueluo got the better of me, I wouldn't be able to hide anything from you! That old woman must have confessed everything!"

"Have you seen Luo Luo?"

"Of course! She defends you! She loves you so much; you must be very proud, right?"

Although Wang Haoran knew that Yun Ling'er's favorability score was 100, he felt a bit unsettled when he saw the word "chaos."

"Okay, Ling'er, I have something serious to discuss with you..."

Before Wang Haoran could finish speaking, Yun Ling'er knocked him down playfully.

"Business? According to past experience, there's only one serious matter for our first meeting!"

"If anything happens, let's talk about it later!"

"Don't—" Wang Haoran tried to resist but found that Yun Ling'er was surprisingly stronger than him.

"Wait, no! At least let me explain first!"

"Luoluo, save me!" he called out in desperation.

Yun Ling'er, emboldened by the knowledge that Wang Haoran wouldn't hurt her, became even bolder.

"It's no use shouting! I just saw the old woman asking for another sweet soup. Don't expect her to save you!"

"Be good, and you'll discover the beauty of the world later. You might even ask me to introduce it to you!"

...

At the stall, Luoluo had just finished her seventh bowl of soup when Wang Haoran finally returned to pay.

Beside him was a rosy-cheeked Yun Ling'er, but her expression looked rather unhappy, as if someone owed her a fortune.

Luoluo was curious.

"What's wrong with sister Ling'er?"

Wang Haoran answered casually, "What else could it be? I just boasted and got served!"

"We were playing a battle game just now. I chose Fire Dragon, and she chose White Tiger. She thought she was so skilled!"

"But in the end, she begged for mercy. Unfortunately, that didn't stir my compassion!"

"Ling'er, come here and say, 'Thank you, Sister Luoluo!'"

"If she hadn't been waiting, you would have suffered again!"

After Wang Haoran finished speaking, he saw Yun Ling'er about to explode with anger, so Luoluo quickly intervened, holding Wang Haoran's hand.

"Okay, Ling'er, let's go back together!"

Hearing Luoluo's words, Yun Ling'er pouted but didn't object, following the two of them as they left.

Watching the three leave hand in hand, the soup vendor was amazed and felt a bit sorry.

This tall lady with the cold and arrogant demeanor had been sitting there for over an hour.

Some male customers had also been lingering at his stall, deliberately ordering multiple dishes, just to cover up their curiosity about the beautiful woman.

He was grateful for his idea of adding a new rule: check out first, spend later!

...

Back at their residence, Wang Haoran, Ning Xueluo, and Yun Ling'er sat around a round table.

Wang Haoran took a moment to assess their stats.

[Wang Haoran: Host of "Villain Counterattack System"

Luck points: 250

Ability points: 21

Force: 190 (late Ming Jin period)

Constitution: 180 (Love Gu)

Mental strength: 210

Charisma: 110

Skills: Appraisal; Capture; Ability Shield; Explosion lv1; Enhanced Perception; Impregnable lv1 (slightly enhances the host's defense capabilities)

Item: None]

[Ning Xueluo: Heroine

Martial power: 410 (peak of transformation, serious injury)

Constitution: 285 (no dirt and cold body)

Mental strength: 271

Favorability: 101]

[Yun Ling'er: The heroine, the saint of Yunlai Village

Force: 220 (peak of Ming Jin)

Constitution: 260 (Love Gu)

Mental power: 149 (chaos)

Favorability: 100]

It was evident that after using the Love Gu, both strength and constitution had seen noticeable increases.

However, Wang Haoran's rising values still lagged behind Yun Ling'er's.

After all, his Love Gu was second-hand.

Moreover, while Yun Ling'er's mental power increased, it remained in a "chaotic" state. Wang Haoran couldn't discern why, and he knew she wouldn't reveal the truth if he asked.

"Ling'er, why… are you here so soon this time?"

Yun Ling'er, hearing his question, sneered.

"Is it not possible? Are you saying only you, Wang Haoran, can move around, but I, Yun Ling'er, cannot?"

"…Ling'er, you used to call me Haoran, or Brother Haoran…"

"That was before. Do you think I will still be as easy to deceive? You don't think I've fallen in love with you like that old girl… like Ning Xueluo, do you? I'm just greedy for your body!"

"Then you…" Wang Haoran attempted to speak but was interrupted again.

"You think I'll give it to you for free? I'm telling you, I'm not!"

"I only see you as a tool to complete my love charm!"

Wang Haoran retorted, "But—"

"But what? Do you want to say you love me? Huh, who would believe it?"

"Or do you want to claim that you took advantage? Then you want more!"

After listening to Yun Ling'er's spirited banter, Wang Haoran was left speechless.

Ah… why does this method of handling the love bug sound so familiar?

Yun Ling'er smirked as she observed Wang Haoran, who was choked by her words and unable to respond.

Just then, Ning Xueluo stepped in to diffuse the tension.

"Stop fighting!"