The Counterattack Plan of A Villain With Ten Thousand Fans - Chapter 30

Chapter 30

In the end, Duan Chengyuan, who didn't manage to get any benefits from the kids, pulled Ling Chunann into his arms, helplessly planting a kiss on his face. After all, he couldn't bear to see him go hungry.

After a satisfying meal, Ling Chunann lay in Duan Chengyuan's arms, flipping through children's comic books. As Duan Chengyuan dealt with work matters, he occasionally lifted the little one sliding down and adjusted his position to make him more comfortable.

Nuzzling in the man's embrace, Ling Chunann sighed contentedly. "098, I think he's spoiling me too much."

Whether out of sympathy for the host or sensing Ling Chunann's affection, 098's attitude improved. At least, there were no more cold remarks. Comfortingly, it said, "Well, since there's still a long time before the plot starts, I'll inform the host promptly when the mission requirements come. Until then, feel free to enjoy."

Yawning, Ling Chunann seemed easily fatigued in this young body. "Baby tired?" Duan Chengyuan lowered his head, kissed Ling Chunann's forehead, and upon seeing his misty-eyed look, chuckled softly. "So cute."

"098, why am I so young?" Ling Chunann mumbled upon hearing the man's voice. "And it seems like he really treats me as his son."

"At your age... you can only be treated as a son." 098 glanced at its host's petite stature and couldn't help but feel sorry. Even if Duan Chengyuan wasn't entirely normal, under the current circumstances, it was impossible for him to treat Ling Chunann as a lover.

Looking at his small hands, Ling Chunann couldn't help but feel helpless.

Not minding Ling Chunann's lack of response, Duan Chengyuan was about to continue teasing when the phone placed next to the computer rang.

In the past two months, Ling Chunann had never heard Duan Chengyuan's phone ring.

After patting Ling Chunann's head, Duan Chengyuan placed him in a chair. "Baby, wait here for Daddy. Daddy needs to take a call."

The autistic child, Ling Chunann, blinked, reaching out to grab the man's small finger.

The man, serious for three seconds, suddenly revealed a typical silly dad smile. This was the first time the baby expressed affection for him!

Looking at Duan Chengyuan's radiant smile, Ling Chunann suddenly felt his heart beat faster. Just as he was about to let go, the man lifted him up and placed him back on his thigh.

By the time Duan Chengyuan answered the call, the ringtone had already sounded three times.

On the other end of the phone was a man's voice. His first words were, "Young Master Duan, the old master has passed away. You may need to return to the country."

"What's the current situation?" Duan Chengyuan's voice remained calm.

"He hasn't taken control yet?" Ling Chunann asked mentally, listening to Duan Chengyuan's conversation.

098 remained silent for a moment. "The heir to the Duan Chengyuan family is indeed him, but as long as the old master was alive, no one dared to challenge him." Implicitly, the situation had changed now.

After hanging up the phone, Duan Chengyuan fell into silence. He gently patted Ling Chunann's back, who was dozing off in his arms.

After a long time, Duan Chengyuan sighed, "Baby, Daddy may have to leave for some time. Can you stay here with Grandpa Butler while Daddy is away?"

Ling Chunann didn't speak, just tightly holding onto Duan Chengyuan's arms.

098 felt a bit uneasy. "Host, you won't really fall in love with him, right?" Although this person somehow always appeared in the host's task worlds, he was still a character from the task worlds. What if one day he didn't come along? With Ling Chunann's mental condition, what if something happened?

"Huh?" Ling Chunann seemed surprised. "Didn't I tell you a long time ago?"

"..."

"Hehe, 098, you're still as bad at taking jokes."

In the end, Duan Chengyuan decided to take Ling Chunann with him. He suddenly remembered what Ling Chunann was doing the first time they met and feared that Ling Chunann might continue to harm himself in his absence.

For this reason, Duan Chengyuan specially gave Ling Chunann a new name—Duan Yuanlang, with the nickname Little Treasure.

Ling Chunann was grateful that when naming him, Madam Xiao happened to call Duan Chengyuan, so he didn't directly give him a name without consulting him.

The tall and handsome Duan Chengyuan, holding the chubby Ling Chunann coming down from the plane, became the focus of everyone. Many blonde girls excitedly pointed and whispered behind him, but due to Ling Chunann's presence and Duan Chengyuan's indifferent expression, no one dared to approach.

Chifeng was Duan Chengyuan's subordinate in Country A, waiting at the airport early. Seeing Duan Chengyuan coming out, he first focused his gaze on Ling Chunann, looking somewhat surprised. However, he quickly regained his composure, walked over from a distance, and greeted respectfully, "Young Master Duan." Then he shifted his gaze to Ling Chunann and asked, "Who is this..."

"Duan Yuanlang," Duan Chengyuan said, "my son."

Chifeng's expression froze for a moment. Wasn't Young Master Duan abroad just two months ago? How did he bring back such a big son so quickly?

"He's interesting." Ling Chunann, watching the man freeze in place with a terrified expression, said to 098.

"His name is Chifeng. In ten years, he becomes Duan Chengyuan's spokesperson in Hua Country. A character even the main family fears in the plot."

"Does Baby like him?" Sitting in the car, Duan Chengyuan, noticing his baby's attention on others, sounded a bit sour. Ling Chunann turned to look at Duan Chengyuan, suddenly smiling at him.

In these two months, Ling Chunann gained some weight under Duan Chengyuan's care. His complexion was rosy, and he usually had no expression. Now, when he smiled, two shallow dimples appeared at the corners of his mouth, along with two small tiger teeth, making him look exceptionally innocent and cute.

"098, ... the host, it's embarrassing to act cute."

Duan Chengyuan's expression froze as he pulled Ling Chunann into his arms, unintentionally tightening his grip. Ling Chunann restrained his smiling face but didn't break free from the man's embrace. Instead, he wrapped his arms around Duan Chengyuan's neck, a look of confusion in his eyes.

Duan Chengyuan quickly eased his grip, his voice trembling slightly, "I'm sorry, my dear. I got carried away. I was just too happy..."

He kissed Ling Chunann on the cheek and said, "This is the first time my baby has smiled at Daddy."

Ling Chunann remained silent, feeling a tinge of bitterness. Observing the situation, Pool Fence, who had seen Duan Chengyuan's silly dad expression when getting into the car, hesitated for a moment. He refrained from offering any advice he had in mind, sensing Duan Chengyuan's deep affection for the child.

Throughout the journey, Duan Chengyuan attempted to make Ling Chunann laugh again. However, the latter ignored his efforts and eventually fell asleep with closed eyes.

The car stopped at a mansion, and Pool Fence, the first to get out, opened the door for Duan Chengyuan. He glanced at Ling Chunann, who was already asleep, and said, "Young Master, should I take him to another villa? The main mansion is a bit..."

"It's fine. He stays with me. I don't trust any other place," Duan Chengyuan replied, patting Ling Chunann's back, lowering his voice, "Keep an eye on those old guys for me. If anything happens, report it to me, but don't interfere otherwise."

Duan Chengyuan's family had roots in Huaguo, but it was only with Duan Chengyuan's generation that they ventured abroad. Now, they had become a significant family in various fields in Country A.

With power came intrigue. While Duan Chengyuan's grandfather was alive, no one dared to challenge their authority. However, now that he was gone, Duan Chengyuan's influence became a sought-after commodity.

Returning to Country A this time posed considerable risks, and that's why Duan Chengyuan initially planned to leave Ling Chunann in the country. However, circumstances changed, and Ling Chunann accompanied him.

Ling Chunann slept peacefully until the next day. Upon waking up, he found himself facing a pair of calm brown eyes. The man had a gentle appearance, appearing three or four years older than Duan Chengyuan, but even with a stern expression, he lacked the same presence.

"098, how long has he been here?" Ling Chunann asked.

"Two hours. He arrived when Duan Chengyuan left," 098 replied, "He's supposed to protect you."

Seeing the child staring at him without speaking, Pool Fence's heart skipped a beat. However, considering Duan Chengyuan's enamored expression, he stiffened his resolve. Trying to sound stern, he asked, "Who are you? Why are you following Duan Chengyuan?"

Without a response from Ling Chunann, Pool Fence continued, "Speak up, or don't blame me for being impolite!"

Understanding the current situation's sensitivity, Pool Fence decided to interrogate the child cautiously. However, underestimating Ling Chunann, he was caught off guard. Just as he was about to grab him, Ling Chunann suddenly flipped over, jumped off the bed, and dashed toward the door.

Due to his short stature, Ling Chunann struggled to reach the doorknob. Exasperated, he exerted great effort, finally managing to open the door. Startled, Pool Fence had caught up with him.

Ling Chunann evaded Pool Fence's hand once again, slipped through the door, and in panic, rushed to the man who had coincidentally arrived at the door.

"Baby?" Duan Chengyuan bent down to pick up Ling Chunann, holding him with one arm while grabbing the child's cold bare feet with the other. After observing Ling Chunann's frightened expression, his eyes turned icy, and he looked at the man who had followed them, saying, "What happened?"

Pool Fence, aware of his blunder, quickly apologized, "Sorry, Duan Chengyuan. I just wanted to test if he's an enemy sent by someone..."

"Shut up." Duan Chengyuan's expression remained unchanged, but the pressure in his gaze suffocated, "If you don't want to stay by my side, there's some business down south. You can go there tomorrow."

"I..." Pool Fence turned pale and stammered, meeting Duan Chengyuan's gaze. He quickly closed his mouth, bowing his head to Ling Chunann, "I'm sorry, Young Master."

Ling Chunann snuggled in Duan Chengyuan's arms, pulling at the man's sleeve.

"Baby, what's wrong?" Duan Chengyuan softened his expression, his voice indulgent, "Daddy was bad, and it scared my baby."

Ling Chunann cautiously extended his hand, pointing to the still pale Pool Fence, and with a bit of effort, he spoke, "Uncle, uncle."

Duan Chengyuan's expression turned blank for a moment before he recovered, "Is my baby interceding for him?"

Ling Chunann pursed his lips, looking at Duan Chengyuan with confusion, seemingly not understanding his words. Duan Chengyuan continued, "Does my baby like him?"

Ling Chunann glanced at Pool Fence, then turned back to hug Duan Chengyuan and planted a kiss on his face.

Duan Chengyuan, who had felt a bit sour and resentful just now, instantly switched to silly dad mode, happily hugging Ling Chunann and giving him a few more kisses, "Daddy also likes baby!"

As Duan Chengyuan carried Ling Chunann back to the room, passing by Pool Fence, he paused, "There won't be a next time."

Pool Fence hesitated for a moment, then quickly replied, "Yes, thank you, Duan Chengyuan, and thank you, Young Master." He understood that if Ling Chunann hadn't interceded, he would probably be leaving the next day. Therefore, he now had much more goodwill toward the child.

After closing the door, Pool Fence turned and went downstairs, casting a warning glance at several servants who happened to be passing by. As they nodded respectfully, he left.

Seeing the two return to the room, 098 inquired, "Host, was that intentional?"

"What do you think?" Ling Chunann sat properly on the bed, waiting for the man to bring a towel to wipe his feet.

"..." It was definitely intentional. But 098 was puzzled – how did the host know Duan Chengyuan was outside the door?

Ling Chunann also had no answer. Duan Chengyuan walked silently, and there was no prior arrangement between them. But just for a moment, he felt Duan Chengyuan was right outside the door.

Not everyone in the mansion was under Duan Chengyuan's control. Within two days, the news of Duan Chengyuan bringing back a son had spread throughout the family. The already tense situation became even more peculiar. After the grandfather's funeral, Duan Chengy

uan became even busier, leaving frequently, and Pool Fence turned into a dedicated nanny and bodyguard for Ling Chunann. Despite the last incident, Pool Fence was exceptionally attentive to Ling Chunann, fearing any inadvertent offense.

Pool Fence sighed, unable to help it. After all, this little guy was Duan Chengyuan's heart and soul.

After nearly two years of bustling activity, Duan Chengyuan was finally about to eliminate the last hidden danger. However, at this critical moment, an unexpected incident occurred.

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