The Spoiled Little Beauty is Always Abusing the Protagonist [Quick Transmigration] 1

Chapter 1: The Spoiled Villain in a Period Novel 1

It had just rained nearby, and the dirt road, which had never been allocated funds for repair, was pocked with muddy puddles from the downpour.

A black car was parked by the side of the road, and someone stepped out.

Butler Fang surveyed the scene. He never imagined that a rugged mountain path like this would be what greeted them.

Their destination was Wang Family Village in Shuian Town. The path leading up from the left was the way into the village—but it was so narrow, their car couldn’t possibly get through.

Butler Fang frowned and turned back to the car. “Young Master, please wait a moment.”

He remembered there seemed to be a wheelchair in the trunk. The young master was frail; it would be perfect for entering the village. As Butler Fang walked to the back of the car, he comforted the listless boy inside, “Young Master, just bear with it for two more minutes. There’s a wheelchair in the trunk, we can use that to go up.”

At his words, Shu He lifted his lashes, revealing an exquisitely beautiful face.

He had black hair and pale skin, and his bright almond eyes were misty from carsickness. His hand rested by the car window, his chin propped upon it, his delicate brows knitted together.

He looked pitiful and wronged.

A sound came from the trunk as Butler Fang retrieved the wheelchair. Shu He, bored, covered his eyes and stuck his head out the window for some fresh air, saying listlessly, “Why did I have to transmigrate into a stuffy car? Couldn’t I have just appeared directly in Wang Family Village?”

The word “transmigrate” was quite telling; he clearly wasn’t speaking to the butler.

Two seconds later, a cold, mechanical voice sounded in the void: 【This is the most opportune time. You haven’t met the protagonist yet, and you don’t have to waste time at home.】

Shu He’s eyes glazed over, unable to comprehend.

He had just bound himself to the Villain System and taken on the role of a stepping stone, with absolutely no relevant experience.

If he could, Shu He wouldn’t want to be a stepping stone at all, but after the system bound him, it told him:

【Once the binding is complete, there is no way to undo it.】

【You can only follow me to complete the missions. It doesn’t matter if you have no experience; I will assist you. You will become a qualified villain.】

【Completing missions will earn you points, which can be exchanged for anything you desire, even lifespan.】

With no other choice, the word “lifespan” brought Shu He a sliver of comfort.

His health had never been good, possibly from eating a bit of everything from every household. After all, the things interstellar races and humans ate were quite different…

The doctor said he wouldn’t live past twenty.

Shu He wanted to live to be two hundred.

He pulled his head back from the window, touched the damp raindrops in his hair, and pursed his lips, creating small dimples. His voice was soft. “Alright, what were the rules again?”

【…】 The system stated coldly: 【The world has collapsed, and the plot cannot advance. Therefore, the Universe Maintenance Center has established a Villain Task Force, dispatching special personnel to various worlds to become villains and motivate the protagonists to strive forward.】

Shu He said, “I’ve heard about your organization from my parents.”

【In this world, the protagonist, Xu Nongqing, was supposed to leave Wang Family Village and build his own business empire in the city. However, due to the world’s collapse, he has lost his ambition and will live out his life in mediocrity.】

【You need to play the part of the villain, becoming a stepping stone on the protagonist’s path to success, motivating him to seek revenge and walk the road to glory.】

Shu He exclaimed, “The Dragon King’s counterattack, wow!” (T/N: A popular web novel trope where a down-and-out protagonist reveals a powerful identity and gets revenge.)

System: 【…?】

“So cool,” Shu He’s eyes lit up, and even the cowlick on his head seemed to bounce with excitement. His focus was always unique. “Can I be the protagonist?”

System: 【You cannot.】

【You are the villain.】

【Alright, the mission is now officially starting. You should think about how you’re going to be a stepping stone.】

Just as the cold electronic voice faded, Shu He saw Butler Fang pushing the wheelchair over to the car.

He lifted his gaze again and saw a group of plainly dressed people sloshing through the muddy puddles towards them. They were from Wang Family Village, obviously here to welcome him.

The system had said that to avoid disrupting the original plot, his identity and background in this world were specially created by the Villain Task Force to be the most suitable for him. Even his appearance was modeled after his own.

This body was also frail, so logically, the family created for him doted on him excessively, giving him whatever he wanted—a perfect setup for a villain.

Therefore, it was perfectly normal in everyone’s eyes for the eighteen-year-old Shu He to take a break from his studies due to poor health and come to Wang Family Village to experience country life and recuperate.

He should be meeting the protagonist soon.

The system was right; he needed to quickly figure out how to be a stepping stone… a villain.

Outside the car, Butler Fang had also noticed the approaching group. He let go of the wheelchair and called out with a smile, “Village Head Wang.”

Before their arrival, the Shu family had made all the necessary arrangements, ensuring that even in the countryside, Shu He would have the most comfortable setup possible.

They had contacted Village Head Wang and given him a sum of money to look after Shu He well.

Faced with such a generous patron, Village Head Wang was naturally very attentive. The moment the rain stopped, he had brought people down, planning to wait here in advance to show his respect.

He hadn’t expected them to have already arrived.

Village Head Wang was a little disappointed to have missed a good opportunity to be obsequious. He shifted his gaze, and his shrewd eyes swept over the wheelchair, cautiously asking, “This is…?”

He had heard the young master was frail.

But no one had said he was so frail he was crippled!

Butler Fang immediately understood the misunderstanding and explained, “This road is difficult to walk on. Our young master is frail, and it would be terrible if he fell. This is just right for him.”

With that, he turned and opened the car door.

Village Head Wang instinctively followed his gaze.

And was stunned by what he saw.

The car door opened, and Shu He supported himself with one hand as he got out. He kept his head slightly lowered, revealing a long, slender neck. He had black hair and pale skin, with long, delicate eyelashes.

He was so clean, so out of place here with his refined beauty, like a small white flower blooming in the mud.

He was wearing a thin sweatshirt. His slender white fingers pressed against the edge of the wheelchair, and his clean sneakers stepped into a shallow puddle, getting slightly dirty.

As if a little displeased, Shu He frowned slightly as he sat down in the wheelchair. Butler Fang chuckled and coaxed him, “We brought plenty of shoes. We’ll change them in a bit.”

Village Head Wang snapped out of his daze.

He hastily averted his gaze and turned to his son, Wang Zhi, who had followed him. “What are you waiting for? Come help the young master with his things!”

Wang Zhi, however, was staring intently at Shu He, a strange emotion in his eyes. His gaze was blatant and unrestrained, as if he were completely mesmerized.

Shu He suddenly looked up, meeting Wang Zhi’s eyes.

【His gaze is filthy,】 the system said coldly. 【Perfect. Use him for practice. Little villain, it’s time for you to make your move.】

Shu He didn’t know how to be a villain.

But he knew how to deal with this kind of dirty look.

“Uncle Fang,” Shu He leaned back in his wheelchair, tilting his head slightly to look up at Butler Fang. The profile of his face was exquisite, his skin snow-white and clean. Instantly, Wang Zhi’s stare intensified, and he unconsciously licked his lips.

“When will the bodyguards arrive?”

Butler Fang was focused only on Shu He. Hearing his question, he glanced back down the road. “They should be here soon. They left after us, so they’re not far behind.”

Village Head Wang was taken aback. “There are bodyguards too?”

“Of course. They’re all here to serve me.” Shu He lifted his chin to look at Wang Zhi, saying haughtily, “If anyone bullies me, my bodyguards will take care of them. They’re all top special forces operatives. With a single command, everyone in Wang Family Village…”

【You’re going off-script.】 The system cut off Shu He’s increasingly outrageous words. At the same time, Butler Fang also spoke up, “Yes, they’ll move the things. Village Head Wang, please lead the way.”

“O-Okay,” Village Head Wang replied, suddenly becoming more cautious. He turned back with an obsequious smile, saw Wang Zhi still staring blankly, and slapped him. “What are you looking at! Let’s go!” he hissed.

Wang Zhi came to his senses.

He swallowed hard, his gaze brushing past Shu He’s almond eyes. He reached down and tugged at his shirt, as if trying to hide something.

The muddy path was an upward slope.

It was difficult to walk on, and just as difficult for a wheelchair.

The rain started to fall harder. Village Head Wang and his group had the foresight to bring umbrellas. Wang Zhi volunteered to hold one for Shu He, since Butler Fang only had two hands and needed them to push the wheelchair.

Just as Shu He was about to speak, the system’s unusually sharp alert sounded in his ear:

【The protagonist has arrived. The first confrontation officially begins.】

—!

Before Shu He could ask where the protagonist was, the sound of hurried footsteps reached his ears. He instinctively turned his head.

Through the curtain of rain, with a chill in the wind, a tall figure rushed past them. Perhaps sensing Shu He’s gaze, the figure paused and glanced back.

Mist swirled around the distant mountains. He was soaked by the rain and looked rather disheveled, yet his figure was tall and straight, showing no sign of weakness.

His features were sharp and handsome, his expression blank. Shu He met his gaze for three seconds before the man looked away, seemingly about to continue on his way.

“Stop.”

A clear, youthful voice called out to him.

Xu Nongqing shouldn’t have turned back. These people had nothing to do with him; he had always been a loner in Wang Family Village.

But for some reason, he stopped.

He turned back, his face impassive, his attitude somewhat detached.

As mentioned, Shu He didn’t know how to be a villain. He looked up at Xu Nongqing, and in a moment of nervous inspiration, he randomly pointed at his own shoes and said, “You walked so fast, you splashed mud on me! Do you know how much these shoes cost? You couldn’t afford to pay for them even if you worked for ten years!”

The system offered rare praise: 【Yes, very good. Just like that.】

Its praise gave Shu He a boost of confidence.

Shu He took a breath, lifted his chin high, and glared at Xu Nongqing, his voice full of conviction. “How do you plan to compensate me?”

“Xu Nongqing, this is a big shot from the Capital! You’ll be in deep trouble if you offend him!” Village Head Wang was terrified that Xu Nongqing would anger Shu He and make him leave—that would be stacks and stacks of cash gone!

He snapped viciously, “Get over here and wipe the young master’s shoes clean!”

In Wang Family Village, Xu Nongqing was an outsider.

Because he had a different surname.

He took his mother’s surname. His mother was from the city and came from a decent family. Xu Nongqing had lived in the city until he was eight.

After he turned eight, his mother remarried, and his father took a new wife. They hadn’t returned to Wang Family Village in years. Xu Nongqing lived with his grandparents, and then they passed away too.

He was all alone and didn’t talk much. His dark eyes were unsettlingly intense; when he stared at someone, it made their skin crawl. Almost no one in the village wanted to associate with him.

If, because of Xu Nongqing, the money that was practically in his hands flew away…

“Wipe what?” Shu He’s spoiled tone emerged. “They’re dirty, so I’ll just throw them away.”

A lavish, pampered young master from the city. Any little bit of fortune that slipped through his fingers would be enough for a person to live comfortably for a lifetime.

He absolutely could not be offended.

Village Head Wang said fawningly, “Yes, yes! Xu Nongqing, aren’t you going to come over and apologize?” His face was ashen.

Because Xu Nongqing was still standing there, uncooperative, as if he hadn’t heard a word.

Xu Nongqing lowered his gaze. He was tall, his clothes soaked from the rain. His dark, calm eyes looked at Shu He, then slowly moved down to his shoes.

There was no dirt on them.

There were only traces of mud on the edges of the soles, clearly from when Shu He himself had stepped in the puddle ten minutes ago.

“I don’t want an apology.”

Seeing the protagonist staring at his shoes, Shu He couldn’t help but pull his legs back slightly. “Come here and push my wheelchair,” he said arrogantly.

It was obvious Xu Nongqing wouldn’t do it.

With his personality, he was the type who never took a loss lying down. Even if he did, he would always get his own back. Village Head Wang knew this all too well.

But this time, the person he was dealing with was not to be trifled with.

He was waiting for Xu Nongqing to take a fall.

Village Head Wang smirked, ready to watch the show. But soon, his mocking expression froze on his face in disbelief.