Chapter 275: Xiao Feiyu Blackens, Jiang Ruoxi Sheds Tears!

In the room, both Xiao Feiyu and Wang Yannian remained silent, the room enveloped in an unprecedented quiet. To Xiao Feiyu, this silence was a harbinger of impending darkness.

It wasn't until a snow-white poodle ambled in that the silence was broken. Looking at the poodle, Xiao Feiyu suddenly spoke, “Let's cancel it, I'll go and speak to them personally.”

Wang Yannian carefully observed Xiao Feiyu and nodded silently. He knew Liu Bowen must have gotten hold of something significant on Xiao Feiyu, something so critical that it forced Xiao Feiyu to give up.

After speaking, Xiao Feiyu let out a silent laugh. His gaze was empty, his face expressionless, and he looked like a cold, indifferent person. Meanwhile, at Purple Bamboo Garden where Su Lin was dining, he suddenly heard the system's voice.

[Ding~! The main character, Xiao Feiyu, has fully blackened.].

Su Lin, who had just buckled his seatbelt, paused and then asked, “What effects will there be after turning black?”

[The blackening increases strength threefold, whitening weakens by seventy percent. After turning black, Xiao Feiyu will stop at nothing, capable of extortion, kidnapping, and rape. Do you understand, host?].

Hearing the system's explanation, Su Lin fell silent. It meant that Xiao Feiyu had become utterly ruthless, and those closest to him were most likely in danger.

Quickly shaking his head, Su Lin thought, although Xiao Feiyu was now three times stronger, with his strength, even if it were thirty times greater, he wouldn't pose a threat. So, the pressing issue for Xiao Feiyu was to enhance his own power. But how?

His own people he would definitely not touch, because it wasn't yet time; his strength wasn't sufficient to confront Su Lin directly. So, who would Xiao Feiyu target?

Su Lin's gaze turned towards Jiang Ruoxi. It seemed likely it would be her. Xiao Feiyu had a villain system that required villain points. Conquering heroines or supporting characters could earn these points, but being a villain didn't necessarily mean seduction—possession could also accrue points.

He couldn't touch Liu Shiwen with Liu Bowen and bodyguards around. That left Jiang Ruoxi. Although she was the legitimate daughter of the Jiang family, she didn't have strong protectors around her—a choice she might have made herself.

Su Lin realized Xiao Feiyu would most likely target Jiang Ruoxi. Noticing Su Lin staring at her without moving, Jiang Ruoxi's cheeks flushed again, thinking Su Lin was just giving a casual glance.

However, Su Lin kept looking at her. Jiang Ruoxi's heart raced, thinking, “Could Su Lin be interested in me? He's a known playboy, and I'm pretty and come from a good background. It's entirely possible he'd be attracted to me, right?” She sneaked a couple of glances at him.

With his handsome, cool features and commanding presence, Su Lin indeed had a lot of charm. She found herself… somewhat attracted. If only he weren't such a flirt.

Coming back to her feelings, Jiang Ruoxi blushed, “What am I thinking?” She looked up, only to find Su Lin still staring at her. His gaze was too bold, and Jiang Ruoxi couldn't help but prompt, “Su Lin… Su Lin… I…”

Su Lin's train of thought was interrupted by Jiang Ruoxi's voice, and he looked at her, considering how to start.

“Su Lin, I'll take you back.”

“Uh... Okay.” After a pause, Su Lin looked at Jiang Ruoxi and said, “Ruoxi, you hardly have any bodyguards with you when you go out. Aren't you afraid of bad people?”

Jiang Ruoxi laughed, “I rarely bring bodyguards when I go out, and nothing has ever happened.”

"That nothing has happened before doesn't mean it won't happen later. Listen to me, bring bodyguards from now on, preferably with your second uncle."

Hearing Su Lin mentions Jiang Yixian, Jiang Ruoxi suddenly caught on. “Su Lin, do you know something?”

Su Lin nodded, feeling it was better to be completely honest with Jiang Ruoxi. In TV shows, protagonists often withhold information, which leads to unbearable consequences.

"Xiao Feiyu, you know, is now my arch-enemy. Initially, it was over you, then other matters made it a deadly feud. He's targeted Yanyan and Xiaowan before, which I've managed to thwart."

“Not many people I know are vulnerable; most are strong or protected by my people. If Xiao Feiyu seeks revenge, the most likely target would be you.”

Pausing, Su Lin continued, “Ruoxi, don't think I'm joking. Please take this seriously. Think about how Xiao Feiyu has harassed you for years. Doesn't he harbor resentment?”

“His engagement with the Liu family was also something I interfered with, which will likely fall apart after today. So...”

Having said so much, Jiang Ruoxi was stunned, pulling over to the side of the road to process everything Su Lin had told her. After a while, she said with some distress, “Su Lin, I'm sorry. It's all because of me that things have turned out this way. I'll go and clarify things with Xiao Feiyu.”

Su Lin was speechless. This woman still thought it was a minor misunderstanding that could be cleared up with a few words.

He raised his voice, “Clarify? Don't be naive. He and I are mortal enemies, one of us must go, understand? From the moment he targeted Yanyan, it was destined to be a fight to the death.”

Jiang Ruoxi finally grasped the seriousness of the situation, “I'm sorry, Su Lin, I didn't realize it would escalate to this point. It's all because of me.”

Su Lin remained silent; he knew well that this wasn't really Jiang Ruoxi's fault.

His feud with Xiao Feiyu was inevitable wether there was Jiang Ruoxi or not. But since she insisted on taking the blame, Su Lin didn't argue. Such matters were hard to explain, and it might be easier to let her misunderstand.

Watching Jiang Ruoxi tear up, Su Lin had to admit, he found a perverse kind of amusement in it. Indeed, he was somewhat scheming at heart.

"Cough cough... Ruoxi, don't be sad. This isn't your fault. Blame Xiao Feiyu's rogue nature. He knew Xiaowan and Yanyan had boyfriends and still tried to hook up with them and was unsuccessfully, so I gave him a beating."

Speaking of which, Qin Jiuyue had turned Xiao Feiyu into an eunuch, though Su Lin figured he must have cured himself. Xiao Feiyu had a system, after all. Even on the brink of death, as long as he had system points, he could revive fully.

Seeing Jiang Ruoxi still upset, Su Lin waved his hand, “Drive on, don't be too sad. This really isn't your fault. With Xiao Feiyu's nature, he and I were bound to clash sooner or later.”

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Jiang Ruoxi wiped her tears, then started the car, not taking Su Lin's comfort seriously. She stubbornly believed it all started because of her.

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