Got Hit, Of Course I'm Telling the Teacher

At that moment, Fan Tong and Qin Shousheng also entered the classroom.

Like Fan Jian, the two wore hats to hide themselves, their heads nearly buried in their chests.

Wang Haoran pressed the advantage, telling them to stop hiding and take off their hats.

Instantly, two pig-like faces appeared before everyone's eyes.

Fan Tong and Qin Shousheng's faces were swollen out of shape, as if they'd been slapped countless times, with patches of skin torn open.

The sight was utterly shocking.

Xu Muyan flinched and couldn't bear to look.

"How did it get this bad?! That's way too harsh." Wang Haoran was stunned for a moment, then said to those around him:

"In my opinion, both sides are at fault here. How about this: Chu Bai apologizes to Fan Jian and the other two, and I'll cover their medical bills. Let's call it even. What does everyone think?"

"Fine."

"No problem."

"I agree."

Since the boss had spoken, Fan Jian, Fan Tong, and Qin Shousheng naturally nodded along without a second thought.

"It's best if this can be settled." Xu Muyan agreed with a nod.

But would the protagonist easily apologize to the villain?

Of course not! If he did, would he still be the protagonist?

Sure enough, Chu Bai replied stubbornly: "Pfft, apologize to them? No way!"

"Chu Bai, it's just saying sorry." Xu Muyan urged.

"It's clearly their fault. Why should I apologize? How ridiculous."

Most protagonists are chauvinistic and refuse to listen to reason—Chu Bai was no exception.

No one could persuade him, not even Xu Muyan.

Ding, host damages the relationship between protagonist Chu Bai and one of the Female Leads, Xu Muyan, affecting the original plot direction. Gain 200 Villain Points.

Ding, one of the Female Leads, Xu Muyan, has -10 favorability toward Chu Bai. Current favorability between the two is 0 (Strangers).

Ding, Chu Bai's Protagonist Halo -20. Host's Villain Halo +20.

"It actually worked."

Hearing three consecutive system notifications, Wang Haoran smirked inwardly.

With his guidance, Chu Bai and Xu Muyan's relationship had turned into strangers.

Meanwhile, Xu Muyan had 10 favorability toward him.

Comparatively, he was now in a favorable position.

But Wang Haoran wouldn't let his guard down—after all, Chu Bai was protected by the Protagonist Halo and might quickly win back Xu Muyan's favor.

Chu Bai's Protagonist Halo had only dropped by 20, which was far from enough.

Wang Haoran checked his own panel changes.

Host: Wang Haoran

Combat Power: 89

Charm: 198

Villain Halo: 119

Villain Points: 400

Skills: None

The previous 99 Villain Halo had risen to 119, a slight improvement.

So far, Wang Haoran had earned a total of 500 Villain Points, but he'd spent 100 to check Chu Bai's info, leaving him with 400.

Still not enough to unlock the System Shop.

He needed to keep pushing.

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During the break, Wang Haoran called his three lackeys to a corner for a talk.

"Boss, we underestimated him yesterday. We'd heard he could fight, but not that well. Damn it!"

"Boss, after school today, I'll round up some more brothers and beat Chu Bai into a pig's head!"

Fan Tong and Qin Shousheng both spoke with hatred.

"Shut up!" Wang Haoran snapped.

If he followed their approach, he could guarantee it wouldn't work against Chu Bai.

Why? Because that was exactly the Silly Author's original plot routine.

If I followed the usual script, I'd be doomed for sure.

"The boss told me earlier—without his permission, we don't lay a hand on Chu Bai. You two drop it," Fan Jian said to Fan Tong and Qin Shousheng.

"So we just let it slide?" Fan Tong asked, stunned.

"Of course not." Wang Haoran gave a cold laugh.

"Oh, so the boss already has a plan to deal with Chu Bai! Ouch." Qin Shousheng grinned, but the movement pulled at his bruised face, making him wince.

"This still depends on you guys," Wang Haoran said.

"Boss, just give the order!"

The three lackeys looked ready to jump through fire and water for him.

"Go tell the teachers that Chu Bai beat you up," Wang Haoran said calmly.

"Yes, boss, we'll—huh? Boss, what did you say? Tell the teachers?!"

Fan Jian jumped to accept the order, but halfway through, he realized something was off and froze in shock.

"???" Fan Tong and Qin Shousheng were dumbfounded too.

Wang Haoran wasn't just the Top Student and School Hunk—he was also the school bully.

Fan Tong, Fan Jian, and Qin Shousheng were his three main underlings, letting them strut around campus like they owned the place.

They had their pride. Even after getting beaten, they'd never stoop to snitching to teachers or parents—that was spineless.

And didn't the boss care about his own face?

As the school bully, settling scores without fists or violence?

And now he wanted to go tattle to a teacher?

How humiliating! Wang Haoran said to his three bewildered lackeys:

"What's the matter? What are you staring at? When classmates have a fight over some disagreement, getting the teacher to sort it out is the best approach.

You didn't think I'd call in some thugs to jump him, did you?

Come on, I'm from a rich family, raised with good manners, excellent in both character and grades—top ten in the whole school. I'm a model student, not some Black Society member."

Fan Jian, Fan Tong, and Qin Shousheng exchanged glances, unable to argue a single word.

That logic was flawless!

So the three bruised and battered lackeys trudged together into the Moral Education Office.

The moment the class bell rang, Chu Bai was summoned by the fierce-looking deputy director of the Moral Education Office.

Right after, a stunning beauty in high heels and glasses appeared at the classroom door.

Her name was Song Zhenyu, 24 years old, the homeroom teacher and English teacher.

Young as she was, she had a fiery temper and excellent teaching skills, keeping the students in her class firmly in line.

When she took roll call and found four students missing from morning class, she got pretty annoyed.

This was senior year—time was tight. Skipping morning class was unforgivable.

The students could practically see steam rising from the Beautiful Teacher's head.

But even when she was angry, Song Zhenyu was still as beautiful as a painting.

A beauty is a beauty—even her anger was easy on the eyes.

Wang Haoran sighed inwardly, but a thought quickly crossed his mind.

"Is Teacher Song one of the Female Leads too?"

With the X-ray Vision Ability and being a student, by the usual formula, a hot teacher as a love interest was practically standard.

Wang Haoran wanted the system to check and confirm it, but spending 100 Villain Points stung too much.

After thinking it over, he decided to let it go.

He only had 400 Villain Points now—better to wait until he hit 500 to unlock the System Shop.

No rush anyway.

"Chu Bai, Fan Jian, Fan Tong, and Qin Shousheng—does anyone know why those four aren't here?" Song Zhenyu asked the students.

As the homeroom teacher, she knew exactly who sat where, and spotted the empty seats right away.

"Teacher Song, Chu Bai beat up Fan Jian, Fan Tong, and Qin Shousheng—black and blue, almost unrecognizable. The deputy director from the Moral Education Office just came and took all four of them away." Wang Haoran stood up to report, fanning the flames.

"What?! A fight!"

Song Zhenyu's temper flared even hotter at that. Her high-pitched voice rang out, making the students' ears ring.

"Self-study. Wang Haoran, keep order."

With that, Song Zhenyu stormed out of the classroom.

Anyone with half a brain knew she was heading straight for the Moral Education Office.