After the Villain Stopped Fawning Over the Female Lead, She Became Desperate - Chapter 11:

Chapter 11: The Arrival of the Parents

“Lastly… I just want to say, I’m tired. All this time, I’ve been chasing after you so desperately, Miss Xu.”

“But now, I finally realize that doing so was pointless. So, from now on, I won’t continue anymore. This one-sided love with no response, only pain—it’s meaningless to keep dragging it on.”

“I once held so much hope and passion, but all of it has been worn away.”

“What I want you to know is… I’ve let go. I hope that one day, you find the one truly meant for you. As for our engagement, I think it ends here. Let it be dissolved in two months.”

Taking out the car keys from his pocket, Shen Che strode toward the garage door.

“Alright, this is as far as you need to walk me. It’s getting late. I’ve said all I needed to say, and I don’t want to see a childhood friend like Miss Xu continuing to live in pain. I’m heading back.”

Xu Qiuchi came to a slow halt, her feet seemingly nailed to the ground, unable to move.

She stood there, quietly watching Shen Che’s back as it gradually faded into the distance.

The sunlight spilled over her, casting a long shadow. Her eyes slowly filled with complicated emotions.

At that moment, it was as if a replay button had been pressed in her mind, and Shen Che’s words echoed over and over again.

Each word struck her heart like a hammer, making her chest feel heavier and heavier.

Shen Che walked with confidence into the garage and approached his sports car. After pressing a button, the scissor door slowly lifted open.

A moment later, with the roar of the engine, the black Lamborghini shot out like an arrow, racing down the road.

…

On the drive home, the emotionless mechanical voice of the system echoed in Shen Che’s mind.

[Congratulations, Host. You have successfully broken off the engagement and altered the plot. You’ve gained 2,500 Villain Points.]

[Congratulations, Host. The female lead, Xu Qiuchi, has changed her impression of you. You’ve gained 500 Villain Points.]

[Due to outstanding performance, the Favorability Display Function has been unlocked.]

[Current favorability from female lead Xu Qiuchi: (60) Familiar Like Old Friends.]

As the Lamborghini sped across the elevated roads of the Magic City, Shen Che couldn’t help but feel pleased hearing the system’s report.

He had known his words would shake Xu Qiuchi to her core. Sure enough, it netted him 500 Villain Points.

What a profitable trip. After all the back and forth, he had earned 3,000 Villain Points. Enough to learn a new skill.

After reviewing the Villain Points update, Shen Che grew curious about the new feature mentioned at the end.

“System, what’s this Favorability thing?”

[Host, the Favorability system is a special reward granted for your exceptional performance.]

Glancing at the blue screen displaying Xu Qiuchi’s favorability, Shen Che realized—he had saved her at the bar, and that had only earned him 20 points. Just imagining what her opinion of him used to be was painful.

[Favorability tiers: (20–40) Acquaintance, (40–60) Slightly Favorable, (60–80) Familiar Like Old Friends, (80–90) Passionate, (90–100) Deep as the Ocean, (100) Unwavering Until Death.]

After hearing the system’s explanation, Shen Che had a complete understanding of the favorability system.

Having read the original novel, he knew that to successfully win Xu Qiuchi over, he had to untie the knot in her heart. Without doing so, it was impossible to make progress. Ye Feng had already proven that in the original plot.

But honestly, Shen Che currently had no intention of pursuing Xu Qiuchi.

As the “ice beauty” of the entire novel—the hardest to win over—Xu Qiuchi wasn’t just difficult; she was near-impossible.

She was the classic cold goddess type: stunningly beautiful on the outside, but emotionally distant and incredibly hard to approach. However, conquering someone like her gave men the strongest sense of victory.

Despite her coldness, Xu Qiuchi was the kind of girl who loved deeply. Once she truly gave her heart to someone, she would only love that person for the rest of her life. If that person died unexpectedly, she would even choose to follow them in death.

…

The Shen and Xu families lived only a few kilometers apart. Within minutes, Shen Che returned home.

Tan Palace, garage, 1:00 PM.

He pressed a button, and the garage door slowly lifted. Driving the black Lamborghini into his personal “harem” of luxury cars, he parked it smoothly, then entered the elevator that led directly to the villa’s front door.

“Mom? Dad? Why are you here?”

As he opened the villa door, the first thing he saw was his parents—Mr. and Mrs. Shen—sitting calmly on the living room sofa.

Since the age of seventeen, the original Shen Che had moved out of his parents’ house and lived in this villa in the Tan Palace district, which they had purchased for him.

His parents had spent the past several years working nonstop to build the family business and provide a better life for their son. Because of that, they had little time to see him.

Now, seeing his parents suddenly appear, Shen Che was genuinely surprised.

His mother—Zhao Wenqian—had an elegant and graceful face, now filled with concern.

“It’s nothing. We just finished work and thought we’d stop by to check on you, Che’er,” she said gently.

His father—Shen Yunshan—sat composedly beside her. His tall, steady figure contrasted warmly with her delicate frame, forming a picture of quiet harmony.

“Che’er, I wanted to ask… why are you suddenly calling off the engagement with the Xu girl?”

Mrs. Shen followed up. Their visit today was not only to see their son but also to ask about this unexpected decision.

Just recently, Elder Xu had called to discuss the matter—that’s how she had learned that Shen Che wanted to cancel the engagement.

She had raised her son since childhood. She knew very well how deep his feelings for Xu Qiuchi ran.

Since he was little, he had always begged her and his father to visit the Xu family just so he could play with the Xu girl.

Even as he grew up, his affection for her never faded. Whether in work or study, he visited her almost daily, rain or shine.

As his mother, she had always seen clearly how deeply he liked that girl.

So it came as a total shock that, with the wedding just two months away, he suddenly wanted to call it off.

It was like a bomb had exploded in her mind—she was completely confused and had no idea what had caused this sudden shift.

In terms of family background, the Xu family was perfectly matched. In terms of ability, Xu Qiuchi had managed her family’s affairs with great success in recent years. And in terms of appearance, the two of them were practically the poster couple of the four major families of the Magic City.

Hearing his mother’s question, Shen Che responded with a calm and serious tone.

“Mom, this decision wasn’t made lightly. I thought it through for a long time. Miss Xu and I already discussed it—we’re simply not compatible.”

Mrs. Shen was visibly surprised. She had always believed the two childhood sweethearts were perfectly suited to be life partners.

Shen Che walked quickly to sit beside them, took a deep breath, and said sincerely, “Mom, if I were to marry Miss Xu, I don’t think we’d be happy in the long run. Even though we grew up together, Miss Xu has always seen me as just a brother.”

He paused, his eyes filled with helplessness but firm resolve. “Besides, she doesn’t have romantic feelings for me. And surely… you wouldn’t want your son to spend a lifetime trapped in a loveless marriage, right?”

Mrs. Shen let out a soft sigh, her expression gentle but tinged with seriousness. She spoke slowly, “Yes, I understand. But think about it—Xu Qiuchi’s family background, her own abilities, her looks and temperament… in every way, she’s a perfect match for you.”

“Marrying her would greatly benefit your future career… and help when it comes time to inherit the family business.”