The Rich Second-Generation Villain With No Morals

Chapter 82

"If I become a kind and righteous person, will you kiss me right now, Senior Qiu?"

Qi Lin asked, barely holding back his laughter.

"No way. I've already said that my first kiss can't be used as a bargaining chip."

Qiu Yuelin shot him a glare, making it clear that he should drop the idea.

"Then that settles it. Being a good person won't win me over Senior Qiu. So why not be a villain and use any means necessary to make you mine?"

Qi Lin smirked.

"Sigh, we're both from wealthy families. Why did my family raise me to be well-mannered and educated, while yours turned you into a little troublemaker?"

Qiu Yuelin sighed, feeling like getting Qi Lin back on the right path would be a long and arduous journey.

Thinking about it, the situation was quite amusing.Qiu Yuelin had a strong moral compass, a bit of a saint complex, and wanted to "save" Qi Lin, the lost lamb.

Meanwhile, Qi Lin was a reborn villain with revenge in his heart and a mission to wreak havoc among the beauties around him.

Neither of them knew who would end up pulling the other into their own world.

"If you have any questions after class, just come to my office, Qi Lin. I'll be heading to school now."

Qiu Yuelin smiled at him and said goodbye.

But before she could pedal away, Qi Lin grabbed her bike.

"Qi Lin, do you still need something?"

Qiu Yuelin blinked in confusion.

"Senior Qiu, class is about to start. Why don't you give me a ride? Otherwise, your boyfriend, Hu Bing, will make me stand outside again."

Qi Lin blinked innocently as he looked at her.

"Qi Lin, let me correct you. Hu Bing is not my boyfriend. At least, not yet. We're just friends for now."

Qiu Yuelin's cheeks flushed slightly as she told Qi Lin not to talk nonsense.

"I'm a girl. Giving you a ride wouldn't be appropriate. You're a guy, so running to school shouldn't be a problem for you, right?"

Qiu Yuelin didn't want to give him a ride.

"Senior Qiu, didn't you just say you wanted me to turn over a new leaf? If you refuse to take me, and I hold a grudge against you and end up bullying other girls later, wouldn't that be your fault?"

Qi Lin held onto her bike, refusing to let her leave, using his usual twisted logic.

Qiu Yuelin froze for a moment, lost in thought.

After a few seconds, she pouted. "Fine, fine. You said you wanted to change, so hop on."

She finally agreed.

Qi Lin sat on the pink bike’s rear seat, the corners of his mouth curling up.

Though he hadn't managed to blackmail Qiu Yuelin, he had unknowingly discovered one of her major weaknesses—

She had a savior complex.

She always wanted to "save" him and bring him back to the right path.

Since that was the case, why not go along with it?

If she believed she was slowly changing him for the better, she would eventually let her guard down completely.

And at that moment, Qi Lin would strike and take her down in one move!

As he mulled over the details of his plan, Qi Lin behaved himself, simply holding onto the edge of Qiu Yuelin’s shirt without making any inappropriate moves.

"Ah!"

But Qiu Yuelin wasn’t so lucky.

A stray cat suddenly ran across the road.

Startled, she slammed the brakes.

Due to inertia, Qi Lin lurched forward, instinctively wrapping his arms around her.

Since he was taller than Qiu Yuelin, the way he grabbed onto her was...

Wow.

This rich young lady is quite impressive.

Qi Lin immediately made an evaluation in his heart.

"Qi Lin!!!"

Qiu Yuelin's face turned red like a tomato as she shrieked at him.

"This isn't my fault! You're the one riding the bike. I'm a victim here too."

Qi Lin's innocent voice came from behind her.

"That's not what I meant! If you don’t let go right now, I... I'll fight you to the death!"

Qiu Yuelin's voice wavered, as if she was about to cry.

Seeing her on the verge of exploding, Qi Lin grinned and finally let go of her slender waist.

As if it were perfectly timed, by the time they reached school, the assembly had already started.

Hu Bing was standing in the crowd, his face filled with shock as he watched Qiu Yuelin ride into the campus with Qi Lin sitting behind her.

Although Qi Lin had only held onto the edge of her shirt, this scene was enough to shake Hu Bing to his core.

Wang Cheng and Lan Yuxi were equally stunned.

Just a few days ago, they had seen Qi Lin make Qiu Yuelin cry twice.

And now, here she was, giving him a ride to school?

What the hell was going on?!

Even the principal was at a loss for words.

"Qi Lin, the entire school has been waiting for you. Get up here and receive your award already."

The principal held the microphone and called out to Qi Lin, exasperated.

Qi Lin lazily smiled, blowing a playful kiss to Qiu Yuelin.

"Thanks for the ride, Senior Qiu. Love you."

"Disgusting!"

Qiu Yuelin rolled her eyes at him before quickly getting away from this mess.

"This is the commendation banner awarded to you by the Industrial and Commercial Bureau for your courageous act."

"And here’s the 10,000 yuan reward they specifically set aside for you."

As Qi Lin got on stage, the principal personally handed him the reward money and the banner.

"And this is a scholarship from the school to commend your bravery—5,000 yuan. It may not be much, but it’s the largest scholarship ever awarded to a student in Huashi No. 1 High School’s history."

The principal smiled as he handed over the school’s scholarship.

"Whoa!"

As Qi Lin received his awards, the students below erupted in excitement.

He had just received a total of 15,000 yuan!

In 2008, many families' annual income wasn't even that high.

But all Qi Lin had to do was save a drowning child, and he was handed this much money?

It was outrageous!

And yet—

Qi Lin's next words would be even more infuriating.

"Qi Lin, please share your thoughts on receiving this award with the entire school."

The principal smiled and passed him the microphone.

If some students had social anxiety, Qi Lin was the complete opposite—he had a natural talent for shameless public speaking.

"15,000 yuan, huh? I guess it’s alright. At least I have pocket money for the week now. When I tell my dad about it later, he might even reward me with another hundred grand or so."

Qi Lin grinned at the students below.

"Pu!"

Upon hearing this, the students nearly spat out blood.

This guy is the worst!

Absolutely the worst!

They had almost forgotten—Qi Lin was a rich heir.

For him, 15,000 yuan really was just pocket change.

The realization made them feel even worse.

"As for my acceptance speech, first, I’d like to thank our principal for his guidance, my parents for bringing me into this world, and our beautiful Jianghan City. I’d also like to thank Chu Province TV, ZZTV, MV, and—oh, almost forgot—my second uncle’s father-in-law’s neighbor’s aunt, Li Aunty, who once told me not to overeat at lunch. If it weren’t for her wise advice, I wouldn’t have been able to save that drowning child."

Back in 2008, funny acceptance speeches like this weren’t common.

"Pu-ha-ha-ha!"

Hearing Qi Lin’s ridiculous speech, the students couldn't hold back their laughter.

"This guy is such a smooth talker, no matter where he goes."

Lan Yuxi tried to suppress her laughter, but her eyes never left Qi Lin.

Wang Cheng, who had been watching Lan Yuxi the whole time, clenched his fists tightly.

So what if Qi Lin saved a kid?

Just wait. This afternoon, I’ll personally catch that fugitive. Then, I’ll be the real hero of Jianghan City.

When that happens, Qi Lin’s little moment of glory will be completely forgotten!

His days of enduring humiliation and hardship were finally coming to an end.

Qi Lin wasn’t done speaking yet.

"Of course, the person I’m most grateful for is a girl. When I was hesitating, she told me—‘Qi Lin, do you want to be a coward for a lifetime or a hero for a second? If you want to be a hero, then be brave and chase your dreams. From this moment on, everyone will remember you forever.’"

With a faint smile on his lips, Qi Lin turned his gaze toward Class 6 of the senior year—toward Lan Yuxi.

Thump!

Lan Yuxi, who had been secretly laughing a moment ago, suddenly felt her heart skip a beat.

Oh my god, is that bastard talking about me?!

Her face instantly turned red as all the teachers and students followed Qi Lin’s gaze, their eyes landing on her.

"Good! Well said!"

At that moment, the principal took the lead in applauding.

"In life, it’s better to be a hero for a second than a coward for a lifetime! A man of honor should either sacrifice for his country or stand up for the people in times of need. Qi Lin, you did well."

Qi Lin had borrowed a classic, passionate quote from the future, and once again, the entire school was moved by his words.

Clap! Clap! Clap!

Under the principal’s encouragement, thunderous applause erupted across the campus.

In Class 4 of the sophomore year, Wang Siling bit her lip, her eyes filled with complex emotions as she looked at Qi Lin.

Under the morning sunlight, Qi Lin looked like a heroic figure, basking in the admiration of everyone.

Wang Siling was confused.

She could no longer tell if Qi Lin was the villain who bullied her or the hero everyone admired.

"Do you all want to know who this girl is?"

Qi Lin was a master at stirring up the atmosphere. He raised his hand and shouted to the crowd.

"Yes!"

The response was deafening, echoing through the sky.

"Do you want to know her name?"

Qi Lin asked again.

"Yes!"

The roar from the crowd was just as intense!

"No problem. I’ll reveal the answer right now."

Holding the microphone, Qi Lin walked down from the stage, heading straight toward Lan Yuxi.

To conquer a girl, all you needed was to show her three things, and she would never be able to escape from you.

First, your power.

Second, your glory.

Third, your masculine charm.

As long as she witnessed any one of these and was invited to bask in it with you, even if she married someone else, she would never forget you for the rest of her life.

Lan Yuxi watched as Qi Lin approached, her face turning redder by the second. She even covered her face with her delicate hands.

At this moment, she was genuinely shy.

Why?

Why is he saying this?

I didn’t say or do anything back then. Why is he sharing his glory with me?

Lan Yuxi was filled with questions, but no one could answer them.

By the time she snapped back to reality, Qi Lin had already gently taken her hand from her face.

Like a knight, he gazed at her with warm eyes and a teasing smile.

"Yuxi, would you like me to introduce you to everyone?"

"Don’t say yes!"

Wang Cheng panicked the moment he saw Qi Lin looking at Lan Yuxi.

When he saw Qi Lin holding her hand, his eyes burned with rage.

Lan Yuxi, too, was utterly confused.

This man was the villain who had bullied her.

But now, standing in the morning light, inviting her so gracefully, Qi Lin looked like a handsome prince from a fairytale.

In her mind, a tiny angel and a little devil appeared on either side.

"Lan Yuxi, wake up! This is all a trap Qi Lin set for you. If you agree to go on stage with him, you’ll never be able to get rid of him for the rest of your life!"

The angel anxiously warned her.

"Lan Yuxi, this glory should have been yours from the start! Qi Lin bullied you, so why not let him make it up to you? He owes you this! Think about it—if your father finds out about this, won’t he praise you? The whole school will see you as a hero, just like Qi Lin!"

The little devil whispered temptingly in her ear.

That’s right...

This is what that bastard owes me. Why should I be afraid to go up there?

At that moment, in a way that no one else could see, a dark aura slowly spread around Lan Yuxi.

In the end, she succumbed to Qi Lin’s temptation and leaped into the abyss herself.

Blushing slightly, she nodded softly under Wang Cheng’s devastated gaze.

"I... I’m willing to go on stage with you."

Hearing the answer he wanted, Qi Lin's black eyes gleamed with mischief, his smile full of arrogance.

Under the shocked and horrified gazes of the entire school, Qi Lin stepped forward and scooped Lan Yuxi into a princess carry.

"Haha! Our class rep is too shy to go on stage, so I had no choice but to carry her up!"

Qi Lin laughed as he strode toward the podium.

The students and teachers suddenly understood.

No wonder Qi Lin dared to carry a girl in front of the whole school and even in front of the principal.

It turned out that the girl was just too shy!

That was understandable.

"You bastard! I already agreed to go with you! Why do you still have to carry me? How am I supposed to show my face at school after this?"

Lan Yuxi bit her lip, her face burning with embarrassment.

Qi Lin leaned close to her ear and whispered, "I told you—you’re a princess, so of course, you deserve a princess carry. If you keep talking back, I’ll kiss you in front of everyone."

"Eep!"

Lan Yuxi instantly covered her face, wanting nothing more than to curse him to death.

Because knowing this bastard, he would actually do it.

Once they reached the stage, Qi Lin set her down.

Taking the microphone, he smiled mischievously.

"Everyone knows I transferred from Minzu High School to Huashi No. 1 High. Not too long ago, I was just an arrogant rich kid who didn’t care about studying."

"But our class rep didn’t look down on me for being a troublemaker. She kept nagging me every day, trying to guide me back onto the right path. That’s why I said the person I’m most grateful for this time is her."

"I’ve decided—I’m giving half of my prize money to our class rep!"

"Ohhhhh!!!"

The students erupted into cheers.

People don’t mind having too little—they only mind if things aren’t distributed fairly.

Since Qi Lin wasn’t hoarding the prize money for himself, everyone’s impression of him immediately improved.

Lan Yuxi, on the other hand, was stunned.

"No! Absolutely not!"

"You saved that kid. I can’t take this money. I wouldn’t be able to sleep at night if I did!"

She waved her hands in refusal, clearly showing that she wasn’t tempted by the money.

Taking money that someone risked their life for? She couldn’t do that.

Qi Lin leaned in close and whispered, "Just take it. If you don’t want to spend it, you can leave it with me. That way, we’ll have funds for our lunches from now on."

The way he kept messing with her nearly made Lan Yuxi’s legs go weak.

She shot him a glare, her face flushed, and finally, reluctantly agreed—just to make him stop teasing her.

And so, the awards ceremony ended in a way that left the whole school buzzing.

"Wow, a rebellious rich heir and a proud school beauty—it’s like something straight out of a romance novel!"

"Qi Lin might not be good at studying, but he’s definitely handsome. I think he and Lan Yuxi actually make a great pair."

"If a guy was willing to share his glory with me and carry me like a princess in front of the whole school, I’d marry him on the spot!"

Hearing the chatter on the way back to class, Wang Cheng's face turned ashen with rage.