The Counterattack Plan of A Villain With Ten Thousand Fans - Chapter 222

Chapter 222

After verifying the information, the security guard courteously opened the door for Ling Chunann, "It will take two days to process your access card. We will deliver it to you once it's ready. In the meantime, you can just speak to the guard at the gate for entry and exit."

"Okay," Ling Chunann responded.

Following the path indicated by the security guard, Ling Chunann stopped in front of a large gate, different from the clean fence gates of the surrounding houses. This courtyard gate was solid, surrounded by iron fences overgrown with lush vines, providing a particularly serene view in the scorching summer heat.

Compared to the slightly retro decor, the gate was equipped with a fingerprint lock. Ling Chunann glanced at Tang Shouxu before placing his fingerprint on the scanner. With a ding, the gate opened.

"Baby, this house is newly built, with excellent Feng Shui, very suitable for cultivation," Tang Shouxu explained to Ling Chunann on the side.

In fact, Ling Chunann had already felt it. The courtyard was clearly arranged in a way that the spiritual energy inside was more than ten times richer than the outside world. The most evident sign was that the plants in the yard grew much more luxuriantly than normal plants. Looking at the roses that were twice the size of regular flowers reaching out to him, Ling Chunann couldn't help but glare at Tang Shouxu.

Tang Shouxu, a bit embarrassed, touched his nose, "I didn't expect them to grow so fast. Baby, you go inside first. I'll take care of them."

At this moment, the yard was overtaken by flowers and plants, leaving no space to step on.

With a wave of his hand, Tang Shouxu released a burst of energy that made the obstructing flowers and plants disperse to both sides, quickly clearing a path for Ling Chunann.

After receiving the inheritance, Ling Chunann indeed had the intention to cultivate Taoist skills during this period. However, due to the sparse spiritual energy around and lack of time, his progress was sporadic. Therefore, the richly spiritual courtyard arranged by Tang Shouxu was particularly considerate.

Standing in front of the second-floor window watching Tang Shouxu busy himself, Ling Chunann was about to leave when the man, as if sensing something, suddenly looked up and flashed a brilliant smile at Ling Chunann.

Ling Chunann returned the smile, making the man's grin even wider.

Pulling the curtains closed, Ling Chunann's eyes still held a smile, "Silly."

Still worried about the mission, 098 asked, "Host, what are you planning to do about this mission?" Initially, it thought this mission was a sure success, but then this unexpected situation arose, making it wonder if it would really come down to the host having to kill Tang Shouxu.

"No rush," Ling Chunann squinted his eyes.

For the next two months, Ling Chunann hardly went out, until the day before school started, when Mr. Cao called.

Ling Chunann glanced at the caller ID and then answered, "Hello, Uncle Cao."

"Xiao Yan, your brother Yang got discharged from the hospital today. Come over to our place tonight; your aunt is cooking a big meal. We really don't know how to thank you enough for all you've done for us during this time," Mr. Cao's enthusiastic voice came from the other end of the phone.

Ling Chunann glanced at Tang Shouxu, who was about to cook for him. Tang Shouxu nodded, and Ling Chunann smiled at him, replying, "It's no trouble. I'll be there on time tonight. Is your house still in the same place?"

"Yes, just give me a call when you arrive, and I'll have your brother come out to meet you. He needs to get some exercise anyway," Mr. Cao said cheerfully.

Ling Chunann left on time at five o'clock, with Tang Shouxu unusually not accompanying him. Ling Chunann didn't ask if he had other matters to attend to, choosing instead a bicycle from the garage to ride out.

The security guard saw him and smiled, "Mr. Xiao leaving? Going out for fun?"

"Yes, hello, Uncle Chen," Ling Chunann greeted.

"Come back early tonight."

"I will."

Mr. Cao's rented apartment was in a semi-old neighborhood in the west city. It was dusk, slightly cooler, and many elderly people and children who had been indoors with fans and air conditioning all day were beginning to come out. Some sat under trees, others walked on the pebble paths of the community, and a few children ran around.

Before Ling Chunann could steady himself at the community gate, a voice called out to him. It was Cao Yang, who had been rushed out by his father to wait for Ling Chunann right after the call, "

Xiao Yan, over here."

"Cao Yang, have you been waiting long?" Ling Chunann smiled and handed him the fruit basket he had brought, casually parking the bicycle to the side, "Let's go up."

"Not long, not long," Cao Yang replied with a grin, taking the fruit basket. "My dad was so happy when you agreed to come. He nearly smashed his phone after the call."

As they went upstairs, Cao Yang chatted endlessly with Ling Chunann, who occasionally responded, allowing Cao Yang to effortlessly switch to new topics.

098 commented, "Host, didn't Mr. Cao say his son was a very honest and reserved person? How come he's become so talkative?"

Ling Chunann replied, "I think it's because I'm too good-looking."

"..."

When they reached the fifth floor and saw that the door to the Cao's apartment was open, Mr. Cao was in the living room humming a tune while picking vegetables, and the sound of cooking came from the kitchen.

Ling Chunann entered first, "Uncle Cao."

"Xiao Yan is here," Mr. Cao greeted with a smile. "Your aunt is busy in the kitchen. She thinks I'm in the way, so she kicked me out here to pick vegetables." Despite his complaints, happiness was evident in Mr. Cao's eyes. "Come, sit down. Dinner will be ready in a bit. The remote is on the coffee table; pick whatever program you like. Yangyang, aren't you going to serve tea to our guest?"

The Cao's apartment was a small two-bedroom unit, neatly furnished and clean. Ling Chunann scanned the room, paying extra attention to the door of the left room before sitting on the sofa.

098 whispered, "Host, there's a spirit presence in that room, seems like the little girl ghost from last time."

Ling Chunann acknowledged, "I know."

Cao Yang brought over a glass of juice and a can of cola, "I wasn't sure what you'd like. Do you drink tea?"

"Juice is fine," Ling Chunann took the glass from Cao Yang's hand, "Thank you, Cao Yang."

"By the way, Xiao Yan, didn't you say you were going to be in junior high? Cao Yang's old books are still here; you can take a look. Believe it or not, this kid had pretty good grades in middle school, always ranking first in his grade," Mr. Cao spoke with a hint of pride, but his mood quickly dropped, "I don't know what went wrong with him. He didn't do well in the college entrance exams and now attends a third-tier university, studying a niche major. I really don't know how he's going to find a job in the future."

Cao Yang stood by, smiling bashfully, occasionally stealing glances at Ling Chunann.

"Okay," Ling Chunann smiled in response, "Are Cao Yang's books in the room? Do you mind if I take a look first?"

Cao Yang looked dazed, "Huh?"

"Son, aren't you going to lead Xiao Yan there?" Mr. Cao was somewhat displeased with his son's sluggish reaction. This was their lifesaver, after all.

Cao Yang's room was like that of any typical young man, so cluttered that Ling Chunann almost turned back upon entering.

Twenty-year-olds often dislike their parents entering their rooms, yet they're not fond of cleaning, resulting in usually messy rooms.

Thankfully, despite the mess, there wasn't any strange smell, so Ling Chunann took a step further inside.

Another reason for entering was the little girl ghost shrinking in the corner, now partially transparent.

Having not seen her for months, the resentment surrounding the little girl ghost had almost dissipated. Ling Chunann believed that in a short while, without his intervention, she would likely vanish completely.

Seeing Ling Chunann, she seemed thrilled and floated over, "Sir, sir, you finally came. I've been waiting for you for months."

Ling Chunann pretended not to see her, taking a seat on a chair that Cao Yang had managed to clear.

"The room is a bit messy, Xiao Yan. Sit for a while; I'll look for the books. It's been so long; I'm not sure where they are," Cao Yang said, slightly embarrassed.

"Thank you, Cao Yang," Ling Chunann responded obediently.

Cao Yang's face flushed, then he hurriedly turned to rummage through a pile of book boxes in the corner.

"Do you have a girlfriend, Cao Yang?" Ling Chunann asked nonchalantly.

"Not yet, I've never been in a relationship," Cao Yang's voice trembled, "I, I like..."

"Oh, you can date in university. I've seen many people get married right after graduation," Ling Chunann cut him off

.

"Mm," Cao Yang replied gloomily, seemingly disappointed.

098 remarked, "Host, was he about to confess to you?"

Ling Chunann was expressionless, "Don't know."

The host surely intended to spare the young man from an early heartbreak and to help him come to terms with his feelings by interrupting him. Admiringly, 098 thought, "Host, you're really a good person."

Used to the system's rich inner world, Ling Chunann's voice was filled with laughter, "Thank you. I think so, too."

"..." 098 doubted its earlier guess.

The little girl ghost, upset by Ling Chunann's disregard, kept floating around him, "Sir, sir, I've decided. As long as you help me find the person who hit me with their car, even if you send me away, it's okay."

"Please, sir. Considering I've waited here for two months without harming them, could you please pay attention to me?"

"I promise I won't harm anyone ever again. Please, help me."

Watching the pitiful little girl ghost, 098 felt a surge of sympathy, but seeing Ling Chunann's expressionless face, it abandoned the idea of persuasion. The host always had a plan.

Just as the little girl ghost was becoming increasingly anxious, Ling Chunann finally glanced at her and made a gesture. Her voice stopped abruptly, and she shrank into a ball, looking at Ling Chunann with fear and sorrow.

At this moment, the Cao family welcomed another guest.

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