I Am the Villain Who Plunders Everything From the Protagonist - Chapter 5:

Chapter 5: Going to Night Charm Bar

At the same time, Shen Yan felt a wave of speechlessness.

According to the original novel’s plot, the female lead Huo Yunzhi and the protagonist Lin Yu were supposed to have two encounters—one at the banquet, the other at the bar.

With the engagement approaching, Huo Yunzhi was unhappy with the marriage but couldn’t defy her elders’ wishes. Feeling frustrated, she went to Night Charm Bar alone to drown her sorrows. While drinking, she was harassed by a few thugs who didn’t know their place.

Then, the protagonist Lin Yu made a dazzling entrance, easily knocking them out with a few punches and kicks.

After Lin Yu acted cool in front of Huo Yunzhi, her curiosity toward him was piqued. Mysterious background, domineering personality, and impressive martial skills—these traits captured her attention.

Following the original novelline, combined with his earlier rescue at the banquet, Lin Yu’s two acts of heroism led to rapid development between the two characters until Huo Yunzhi’s heart gradually softened…

From Shen Yan’s current perspective, everything about Huo Yunzhi and Lin Yu falling for each other was just the kind of cliché found in urban web novels.

But this time, there was no way he was letting that kind of cheesy drama play out again.

Soon, Shen Yan arrived at the Shen Family estate’s gate. A Bentley was already waiting there.

As Shen Yan approached, the driver quickly got out and opened the door for him.

“Night Charm Bar,” Shen Yan ordered after settling into the back seat.

With the engine roaring to life, the car carried Shen Yan toward the bar.

About 20 minutes later, the Bentley pulled up at a roadside spot.

Shen Yan rolled down the window and saw a colorful neon sign flashing ahead—Night Charm Bar.

Just then, two muscular men in black suits came jogging over.

The bald one in the lead respectfully approached Shen Yan and said, “Young Master, Miss Huo is inside the bar.”

According to the original novel, Shen Yan knew these two were the original host’s private bodyguards. They had been soldiers in the special forces and were recruited by Shen Yan at a high salary after retiring.

The bodyguards were sometimes secretly assigned to protect Huo Yunzhi without her knowledge.

“Such devotion,” Shen Yan muttered to himself. The Shen Yan from the original novel had been far too good to the female lead—but being a simp like that was just foolish.

If it were up to him, he wouldn’t be a simp. Huo Yunzhi should be the one chasing after him!

In fact, even if Huo Yunzhi wanted to become his simp, he might not even accept her!

As Shen Yan casually glanced out the window, he suddenly saw a girl stumbling out of the bar entrance.

An incomparably stunning young woman, like a flower blooming alone in the world. Her jet-black hair flowed like a waterfall down her back.

What captivated the gaze even more was her mesmerizing face. Beneath her elegant brows, her phoenix eyes appeared hazy. Under the soft lighting, her fair jade-like skin carried a faint blush from the alcohol. Her features were as refined as those in a classical painting, and now, lightly adorned with makeup and touched by the modern world, she radiated a blend of elegance and subtle allure.

It was Huo Yunzhi.

But unlike two days ago, the intoxicated Huo Yunzhi now carried an added hint of seduction.

Shen Yan was briefly stunned by her beauty.

Yes—just for a second, he was indeed a little amazed.

Only a little, though.

He could now fully understand why, even though the protagonist Lin Yu had seen countless women, the one he loved most deeply in the end was Huo Yunzhi.

“No wonder the Shen Yan in the novel was so obsessed with Huo Yunzhi—seems there was a reason.”

After all, in the original novel, Huo Yunzhi was the woman Shen Yan had loved but could never have.

It was because of her that Shen Yan clashed with Lin Yu at every turn, and eventually met a tragic end.

For context, the Shen and Huo Families had been close friends for years and business partners as well. Shen Yan and Huo Yunzhi were betrothed from a young age, and their engagement was only announced publicly two years ago.

But Huo Yunzhi had no feelings for Shen Yan. In fact, she strongly disliked him. That was clear from the way she acted at the banquet. She hated the engagement, but being raised to obey the rules, she didn’t have the courage to rebel.

So, a few days before the engagement ceremony, Huo Yunzhi went to a bar for the first time in her life.

She got drunk, and was almost taken advantage of by a few thugs. A moment later, Lin Yu appeared and saved her, winning her heart in the process.

Thinking about the Shen Yan in the novel and his miserable end, Shen Yan shivered.

No way. Absolutely not. That path must never repeat itself!

Right then, a few men surrounded Huo Yunzhi, who had just walked out of the bar.

These men were dressed outrageously and looked shady—walking clichés of disposable characters.

They stared at Huo Yunzhi, their eyes filled with lustful green light. They had noticed her earlier in the bar.

A top-tier beauty, alone, drunk, at a bar—this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

“Hey pretty, you here alone?”

“Where you headed?”

“Need a ride? We’ve got a car.”

“Fate brought us together. Come with us, we’ll take you somewhere fun. Tonight, we guarantee you’ll have the time of your life…”

They laughed suggestively, their eyes shamelessly scanning Huo Yunzhi from head to toe.

Not far away, a defiant and handsome young man was smoking. He squinted his eyes and looked toward the commotion.

Though drunk, Huo Yunzhi still had some sense left. Her expression turned cold as she glared at the men without replying.

Usually when she went out, bodyguards followed her. But tonight she had come alone, not wanting anyone to know.

As the Huo Family’s eldest young lady, she’d never seen the darker side of society. She had no way to predict this kind of danger.

“Move,” Huo Yunzhi said coldly, her face frosty as she stared down the man blocking her path.

But her icy beauty only made their desires stronger. The group grew more restless.

Seeing this, Shen Yan knew he couldn’t wait any longer. If he delayed even a second, something bad might really happen.

“Get out,” Shen Yan told his men and led the bodyguards toward Huo Yunzhi.

“Come on, pretty girl, just play with us for a night. We’ll pay whatever you want,” one thug sneered.

“You might just enjoy it so much you’ll beg us to come every night…” Their words grew filthier, and they even reached out to grab her. Huo Yunzhi’s face finally changed as she dodged left and right.