Shen Tianyi was very good at playing pitiful. He knew exactly how to take advantage of his biological parents’ sense of guilt toward him. The more obedient and accommodating he appeared, the more they felt compelled to treat him well.
No one knew that just a moment ago he could be gentle and well-behaved, yet the instant he returned to his room, his true nature would surface.
A sinister smile spread across his face.
Tomorrow, when he arrived at Christie Business School, he would make a stunning debut and let everyone know that he, Shen Tianyi, was the true young master of the Shen family, with pure bloodline.
He had heard that Shen Juan was still stubbornly staying at the school.
Heh. Truly ignorant of his own limits.
“Shen Juan, since you insist on being cannon fodder, then I’ll grant your wish. Tomorrow, I’ll use you to establish my authority.”
“Achoo!”
At the same time, Shen Juan, who had just entered his new villa, sneezed heavily.
Rubbing his nose, he muttered, “Which bastard is cursing me?”
[Ding! Host, it’s Shen Tianyi, the protagonist of the original novel. He will enroll at Christie Business School tomorrow and is preparing to give you a show of dominance by using you as an example.]
Shen Juan didn’t care at all. “What’s he planning to do?”
[Ding! Host, as the protagonist, Shen Tianyi naturally has extraordinary abilities. He can currently foresee important future events through dreams.]
[Of course, these events all involve people connected to him, such as the female leads, his parents, and so on.]
[He uses this ability to prepare in advance, appearing at the perfect moment to rescue the female leads from danger, maximizing his display of heroism and winning their hearts.]
Shen Juan raised an eyebrow. “He has that kind of ability? Does he also have a system?”
[Ding! Host, according to the original plotline, Shen Tianyi will encounter a fortuitous opportunity in three days.]
[He will meet a mysterious woman in a cave. Naturally, she is one of the female leads.]
[Her name is Huan Rusha. She is breathtakingly beautiful and is the only direct disciple of the world’s greatest divine physician, Master Xiangui. Her medical skills are extraordinary.]
[Master Xiangui travels the world, and Huan Rusha entered the mortal realm under his orders for training. However, due to her relentless practice of medicine and tasting countless herbs, she was poisoned by a toxin called Hehuan Powder.]
[This poison can only be completely cured in two ways. First, by gathering 108 rare herbs to refine a pill and taking it continuously for seven days. Second, by “playing cards” with a pure yang man. With the effects of the Hehuan Powder, once the two unite, the poison will naturally dissipate.]
Shen Juan looked surprised. “So in the original novel, that pure yang man was actually Shen Tianyi, that ugly guy?”
[Yes, Host. There’s no helping it. The author modeled him after himself. Although he’s ugly, in the author’s imagination, he possesses an absolute protagonist halo.]
“Figures. All the goddesses who see him suddenly lose their intelligence and throw themselves at him. Truly ridiculous.”
[Ding! Host, after “playing cards” with Huan Rusha, Shen Tianyi opens his Ren and Du meridians. Master Xiangui’s medical arts are divided into two systems.]
[Huan Rusha learned the system suited for women, while the system suited for men was sealed within her body by Master Xiangui.]
[Through their union, Shen Tianyi obtains the male disciple inheritance of Master Xiangui, along with an ancient ring containing a mysterious spatial realm. With the space, divine medical skills, Huan Rusha’s support, and Master Xiangui’s protection, he embarks on a cheat-like rise to the peak.]
Shen Juan couldn’t help but complain, “That ugly guy sleeps with his only disciple, and this Master Xiangui is still so generous. His disciple gets taken advantage of, and he even rushes to send a dowry.”
[Ding! Host, Huan Rusha will suffer a relapse in three days. She will persist until the last day, still searching for herbs, unwilling to resolve it through union. Since Shen Tianyi is an ugly guy, Host, you must not let him take advantage of this!] This chapter is updated first at NovelPing.
Shen Juan suddenly asked the system a question that nearly caused it to crash.
“System, be honest with me. You’re a looks fanatic, aren’t you? Did you choose me because you were captivated by my unmatched handsomeness?”
System: …
Although it felt a bit like he was showing off, the host wasn’t wrong.
[Ding! Yes, Host. I was originally supposed to bind to Shen Tianyi later, but he’s too ugly. This system absolutely refuses to serve ugly people, so I chose you from the vast crowd.]
That plain yet sincere compliment hit Shen Juan right where it felt best.
“Don’t worry, System. Together, we’re unbeatable.”
“Now sort out the original plotline for me. Know yourself and your enemy, and you’ll never lose. I need to understand the plot direction before making my move.”
[Understood, Host. Tonight, after you fall asleep, I will gradually integrate the original plotline into your memory. You won’t feel any discomfort. By tomorrow morning, you’ll be fully familiar with it.]
As a villain, Shen Juan’s moral bottom line was already nonexistent. Now that he knew about Shen Tianyi’s opportunity, how could he not take it for himself?
Three days later—that would be Friday.
He had a mountain-climbing plan with Wen Li over the weekend, and on Friday he would “play cards” with a beauty. Shen Juan sighed inwardly—his schedule was really packed.
“Can I take Shen Tianyi’s dream-precognition ability?”
[Host, abilities he has already obtained cannot be transferred to you… unless he dies.]
“That won’t do. If I kill him, I’ll end up in prison. Not worth it.”
[Host, you can ruin him instead!]
Shen Juan’s eyes lit up. As expected of his system—it was just as twisted as he was.
[Host, currently Shen Tianyi has only obtained this one ability. His other opportunities haven’t unfolded yet. You can act before him. As for his dream-precognition ability, you don’t need to worry. Please look at this…]
As the system finished speaking, it displayed something before Shen Juan.
On the virtual interface, an adorable little creature appeared.
It had large, fluttering ears and was about the size of a small hamster, small enough to hold in one hand. Its fur was pure white, soft and fluffy, with a bushy tail. Its round, sparkling eyes made it irresistibly cute.
For now, it appeared only as a 3D projection, but once it materialized, Shen Juan knew it would be even more stunning.
[Host, this is a first-tier Dream Beast. It grows and evolves by devouring dreams. You can use it to interfere with Shen Tianyi’s dreams. Whatever scenarios you want him to see in his dreams, the Dream Beast can create them for you.]
[At its peak evolution, it can freely change its size, control the dreams of tens of thousands of people simultaneously, and even assist in combat. It can instantly transform the surrounding environment into a dreamscape, making it impossible to distinguish between dream and reality.]
Shen Juan felt a surge of excitement. This little thing would be incredibly powerful at its peak.
Controlling dreams, altering reality… confusing the mind and tormenting the psyche. Over time, the target might even think they were losing their sanity.
He checked the requirements. The first-tier Dream Beast could be exchanged in the system shop under spiritual treasures, but it required 100 emotion points and an herb called Star Spirit Grass. This story is hosted at novelping . com.
“Where does this Star Spirit Grass grow?”
[Ding! Host, Star Spirit Grass is essential for the Dream Beast’s evolution. It is among the herbs Huan Rusha will collect.]
[Once you obtain the medical inheritance and the spatial ring, you can cultivate herbs within the space. With the support of the space spirit and irrigation from the spirit spring, the herbs will grow endlessly.]
Shen Juan closed the system interface and began planning his trip into the mountains on Friday.
He already knew the exact time and location from the system. Getting into the mountains would be easy—but how could he make Huan Rusha, a woman detached from worldly desires, willingly go along with him?
Women like her weren’t just extraordinarily beautiful and well-built—they were also extremely strong-willed.
Forget it. No need to overthink it for now.
Shen Juan had been in the villa for quite some time, and only now did he take the chance to properly look around his new home.
The villa had one underground floor and three above ground.
The basement was a wine cellar. Shelves lined the walls, filled with all kinds of rare and expensive wines. Any random bottle there was worth a fortune.
The third floor was an antique room.
Books, calligraphy, paintings, porcelain, jade, and jewelry were all carefully categorized. Everything one might see—or never see—in a museum could be found here. Some pieces were even one-of-a-kind treasures, impossible to find anywhere else in the world.
The value spoke for itself. Standing there, Shen Juan felt as though he was witnessing fragments of history.
Every room on this floor was specially designed. Only Shen Juan could access them—not even a fly could get in otherwise.
The first and second floors were standard living areas.
A study, gym, game room, e-sports room, home theater—everything one could need was there.
Suddenly, the doorbell rang.
Shen Juan walked out and saw a beautiful woman in professional attire standing outside, smiling.
A white shirt, a fitted skirt, sheer stockings, and high heels. Her figure was so striking that the buttons on her shirt seemed ready to burst. The curve of her waist and hips was exaggerated, something Shen Juan had only seen in comics.
For a moment, he wondered what kind of platform this novel had even been published on.
“Excuse me, are you Mr. Shen?” the woman asked with a gentle, flowing voice.
“Yes. And you are?”
“Hello, Mr. Shen. My name is Jiang Ziying. As the owner of the most prestigious villa in Longjing Bay, you are entitled to a 24-hour personal butler service. From now on, I will be your dedicated butler.”
She handed him a business card, still warm with her body heat and carrying a faint fragrance.
“Do all villa owners in Longjing Bay have a butler?” Shen Juan asked.
Jiang Ziying nodded. “Yes, Mr. Shen. However, other owners usually choose their own butlers, and one butler typically serves multiple owners. I, however, am your exclusive personal butler.”
Shen Juan smiled. “Why is my butler pre-assigned?”
Jiang Ziying answered confidently, “Mr. Shen, because I am the top-tier choice among all butlers.”