Villain: Starting by Suppressing the Protagonist and Stealing the Campus Belle - Part 7

The two of them went to an internet cafe and rented a private room. Chen Yang wiped down the table as he explained, "As you requested, I created accounts in four major servers yesterday and specifically looked for the Necklace of Fate."

"I collected over a thousand yesterday evening, and it slowed down this morning. Right now, all four accounts have over 1,400 items, costing over 60,000, with an average price of 46."

"An average price of 46, that's pretty good. Chen Yang, how many more do you think we can get?"

Su Lin knew very little about this game. Although he had received the memories of his previous life, that person hardly played online games.

This left him somewhat clueless.

"Brother Lin, Angel City has been online for less than half a year, it's basically a new game. And the Necklace of Fate is equipment that only drops from the latest BOSS maps. Although the stats are a bit bad, it's not that easy to get. So, I estimate that the entire game can yield at most over two thousand more items. Moreover, collecting them later might be a bit difficult, as I can only collect at night because I have classes during the day."

Su Lin chuckled, "Are you stupid? You can find people to help you collect them! Find players in the game to help you. Give them 71 yuan, and the profit in between is theirs."

"This... 71 yuan, over two thousand items would be over 40,000 yuan." Chen Yang looked reluctant, wishing he could stay home and collect equipment during the day to save this money.

"Brother Lin, didn't you say it would only take a few days? I can take leave during these days. That over 40,000 yuan can be saved entirely."

Su Lin shook his head, "No, the college entrance examination is coming up soon. You can't ruin your bright future for this little bit of money. Chen Yang, although 40,000 yuan sounds like a lot, it's not that much to me."

"Having a good diploma doesn't guarantee future success, but it can raise your ceiling, understand?"

"I..."

Chen Yang was convinced by Su Lin's words. Su Lin was the only person who had ever thought so highly of him in his life.

In this day and age, let alone 40,000, even 400 yuan could cause a life-or-death situation.

But Su Lin didn't seem to care at all. While there was an element of his wealth, the greater part was that he valued Chen Yang as a person.

Chen Yang knew his own capabilities. Perhaps in the future, he could afford a car and a house and become a boss, but following Su Lin would only lead to a better outcome.

In an instant, Chen Yang made up his mind and decided to follow Su Lin.

He would rather risk his life than be mediocre for a lifetime.

Su Lin waved his hand, "Let's not bring this up again. If you feel the commission is too high, you can lower the price. 60 is fine too. It's best to find someone you know to do it."

"How about this: I'll give you a budget of 65. You can give people 55, or 60. In short, get the job done. The extra money is yours. I'll transfer the money to your card later."

"Okay~!!"

"Alright, continue collecting equipment. I'll create an account first. Once I'm done, you can mail the equipment to me."

"Mhm, mhm~!!"

Su Lin opened the game and started registering an account.

Although he trusted Chen Yang's character, it would be a different story once this batch of equipment increased in value dozens of times.

Chen Yang might not be tempted by 100,000 or 80,000, but if the game was updated and the value multiplied dozens of times, it would be millions.

Lin Xiaowan's Unusual Behavior, Lin Father and Mother's Speculation

At the same time, Lin Xiaowan had also returned to the Zhongjiang family compound.

All the residents here were government officials and Zhongjiang dignitaries.

Lin Xiaowan had been thinking about the day's events all the way back.

Although not much had happened, it had greatly impacted her worldview, especially Su Lin's actions, which gave her a completely new understanding of him.

Seeing Lin Xiaowan enter, Lin Guoqiang put down his newspaper and greeted her with a smile, "Nannan, you're back. How was school today?"

"..."

Seeing Lin Xiaowan absently walking towards the bedroom, Lin Guoqiang and Wang Xiaoqian exchanged glances: "What's going on? Why is Xiaowan so distracted today?"

Wang Xiaoqian pondered, looking at the closed bedroom door.

After a while, she looked at Lin Guoqiang and said, "Old Lin, do you think our Nannan might be in love?"

Lin Guoqiang shot up from his chair, "What, Xiaowan is in love~!!"

"Keep your voice down. I'm just suspecting. You know, Xiaowan is almost eighteen, at an age of innocence and liveliness. Isn't it normal for someone her age to have someone they like?" Wang Xiaoqian reasoned.

"Normal? How is that normal? Xiaonannan is only seventeen, not yet eighteen. And even if she were eighteen, what then? Her main priority right now is studying."

"Alright, why are you shouting so loudly? Are you afraid Xiaowan won't hear you?"

"Hmph!! Don't let me find out who it is. If I do, I'll whip him with my belt."

"It's just speculation, no need to rush. Go quickly to the kitchen and bring the food. I'll go call Nannan for dinner and try to get some information." Wang Xiaoqian pinched Lin Guoqiang's waist.

"Ouch, wife, be gentle."

"..."

Wang Xiaoqian walked to Lin Xiaowan's door and knocked. "Nannan, can I come in?"

"Come in~!!"

Wang Xiaoqian opened the door and saw Lin Xiaowan staring blankly at her book, holding a pen. She lowered her eyelids, thinking that even if she wasn't in love, something was definitely bothering her.

"Nannan, what's wrong? Do you have any worries? Do you want to tell Mom?" Wang Xiaoqian stepped forward and asked proactively.

"Mom~! I'm fine."

Your worries are all over your face.

Wang Xiaoqian didn't say it out loud, she tempted him, "Don't worry, it's just the two of us here. You know how tight-lipped your mother is. Tell me if there's any problem, and I can even offer you some guidance."

Lin Xiaowan's heart fluttered, and she was about to blurt it out.

But then she remembered her promise to Su Lin. Telling Xia Shiyu was already breaking the rules, and if she told her mother too, her promise would be as worthless as a fart.

Lin Xiaowan shook her head, "Mom, I'm just a little annoyed. It's nothing."

"Is that so? Then get ready and come out for dinner."

Lin Xiaowan nodded.

Her brow was still furrowed.

She desperately needed someone to vent to about what happened today, but she couldn't say anything, which made her feel very stifled.

Wang Xiaoqian's expression darkened.

She knew her daughter well. If nothing major had happened, she wouldn't be like this.

In the past, if something happened to Lin Xiaowan at school, she would tell her everything with just a little coaxing.

But today was different. Her coaxing had no effect at all.

It seemed she was either dating, or something even more significant than dating had happened.

Wang Xiaoqian exited the room and quickly walked to the kitchen.

"Your daughter has grown up and can keep secrets. She keeps everything to herself and doesn't tell me anymore," Wang Xiaoqian said, huffing, her tone tinged with grievance and dissatisfaction.

Lin Guoqiang, seeing that Wang Xiaoqian had been shut out, chuckled at first, then turned serious. "You didn't get a single word out of her?"

"I didn't even get to ask before she kicked me out."

"Hiss~! Could this girl really be dating?"

"Should we ask?"

Lin Guoqiang nodded. "We definitely need to ask, but not now. Let's call Teacher Wang after dinner. Even if he doesn't know what happened, he must know some inside information."

"Old Lin, what should we do if our Nannan is really dating?"

"What should we do? Do I know what to do? Force them apart, create obstacles, or let it develop?"

"Regardless of anything else, letting it develop is out of the question. Nannan is only eighteen, what does she know about love? She's definitely being deceived," Lin Guoqiang gritted out.

Wang Xiaoqian nodded, her eyes flickering.

If someone was really deceiving her daughter, she would make sure that person paid dearly.

On the other side, Su Lin was unaware that Lin Xiaowan's slight abnormality had alarmed her parents.

However, even if he knew, he wouldn't care.

With the abilities of Lin Xiaowan's parents, it was hard to keep anything from them if they wanted to investigate.

"Brother Lin, I've received another 120 items. Should I send them to you now?"

Su Lin nodded, "Send them all over."

"Yangzi, I gave you a few thousand yuan. If you're interested, you can collect some yourself, and we can make money together," Su Lin reminded him.

"Make money? Brother Lin, do you mean these necklaces will increase in price?" Chen Yang exclaimed.

"Of course. Why else would I hoard them if they weren't going to increase in price?"

"But how do you know about this?" Chen Yang was tempted, but also worried that these necklaces wouldn't increase in price and he'd lose money by hoarding them.

He wasn't as wealthy as Su Lin, who could casually spend hundreds of thousands without worry.

He had only a few thousand yuan and had to cover all his family's expenses.

"I definitely have my channels. You find more people later, and remember what I told you, understand?"

Chen Yang nodded, "Brother Lin, don't worry. I remember everything you've asked me to do. I just don't understand why you're having them register so many forum accounts?"

Su Lin smiled mysteriously, "You'll know when the time comes."

"Mhm~!"