I, The Villain, Just Wanted to Be a Nobody, So How Did I Become the Protagonist? - Chapter 5:

Chapter 5: Offering Money to Sell the Seat

Su Ling turned her head and saw that Chen Tianyou had actually fallen asleep beside her!

At first, Su Ling didn’t want to bother with him—he had been so infuriating earlier. But after thinking it over, she couldn’t help feeling a little soft-hearted. After all, he was her classmate. And now his snoring was getting louder and louder, not only disturbing her but the others around them as well.

So, Su Ling nudged Chen Tianyou with her elbow.

“Hmm? Class is over?” Chen Tianyou had been dreaming sweetly about becoming a Rich Second-Generation Heir who started a business empire and reached the pinnacle of life—only to be woken up unexpectedly.

“Class is over? It’s still class time! If you want to sleep and ruin your grades, fine, but don’t disturb others. Show some consideration,” Su Ling said, shooting him another glare.

“Well, class monitor, didn’t I tell you earlier? I’d end up disturbing you in class, but you didn’t believe me. Now you do, right? So how about letting me switch seats with Lin Mo?”

“You still dare bring that up?”

Seeing Su Ling’s anger rising again, Chen Tianyou instantly shut his mouth.

He carefully glanced toward the back at Lin Mo—sure enough, Lin Mo was also watching him.

Damn it, what the hell did I do to deserve this torment?

Chen Tianyou let out a long sigh. He had only wanted to live quietly as a nobody and not get involved in the business between the protagonist and female lead.

Yet now he wasn’t even allowed to sleep in peace. Su Ling was just way too controlling.

Afraid Lin Mo would start resenting him again, Chen Tianyou had no choice but to reluctantly pick up his textbook.

“That’s more like it. The College Entrance Exam isn’t far away. Studying hard now might still help you improve. It’s good for you,” Su Ling nodded in approval when she saw Chen Tianyou cooperate.

But only Chen Tianyou knew the truth.

For someone like him, trying to score well on the exam was pure fantasy.

Before transmigrating, he had been an orphan in the real world. He hadn’t had money for school and had started working right after finishing the nine years of mandatory education. Through sheer determination and effort, he eventually invented a new energy battery and became successful.

But the College Entrance Exam had so many subjects. Even if he wanted to study now, there was no way he’d be able to master them.

What, did they think he was a protagonist in some novel? Just study for a few months after transmigrating and get accepted into Qinghua or Peking University?

According to the novel’s original plot, Lin Mo would become this year’s top scorer, Su Ling would place third, and the campus belle he liked since childhood would rank second.

Good grief!

All I can say is—good grief!

Only in a brainless power fantasy would the top three scorers in the country all be part of the main character’s group. Seriously, author, what are you doing?

After enduring the torment, the first class finally ended.

When class ended, Su Ling left the classroom.

Taking the chance while Su Ling was gone, Chen Tianyou immediately stood up and looked behind him at the other school tyrant, Zhang Kai.

“What’s up, Brother Tianyou? Why are you looking at me like that?”

“Kai! It’s time to repay your big bro!”

“I worked so hard to become Su Ling’s deskmate just to help you chase her. Now it’s your turn to help me. How about switching seats with me?”

Since Lin Mo refused to switch with him, Chen Tianyou had no choice but to turn to his good buddy Zhang Kai.

“Uh… Brother Tianyou, what are you doing?” Zhang Kai scratched his head in confusion.

“Even if you’re giving up on chasing Su Ling now, isn’t it too soon to move? She’s such a beauty—it’s still easy on the eyes sitting beside her!”

“Easy, my ass! Don’t you know this girl is a total drama magnet? It’s best to stay away! Come on, help me out. Switch with me quickly before she comes back!”

As he spoke, Chen Tianyou began moving the books on his desk.

“Wait, wait, Brother Tianyou! It’s not that I don’t want to help, but… you know I already confessed to Su Ling and got rejected. Sitting next to her again? That’d be so awkward I’d die! How about you ask someone else?” Zhang Kai shook his head quickly.

“Someone else?” Chen Tianyou paused and looked around at the other classmates.

Everyone in the class had been watching the two of them, but as soon as Chen Tianyou turned around, they quickly lowered their heads.

Chen Tianyou was infamous for having a bad temper—nobody wanted to get involved with him. Who knew what kind of weird scheme he was pulling today?

Better to steer clear!

“Hey, Xiaomao, if I remember right, your grades aren’t that great, right? How about I give you a chance to get some tutoring from class monitor Su Ling?” Chen Tianyou walked over to the boy sitting nearby with his head down.

“Uh… Brother Tianyou, my grades are beyond saving. Better not waste her time,” the boy said nervously, waving his hands in refusal.

“Oof, my stomach hurts! Sorry, Brother Tianyou, I need to go to the bathroom right now!”

With that, he bolted out of the classroom like he was fleeing for his life.

Chen Tianyou was speechless. Come on, it’s not like I’m some monstrous villain—was this really necessary?

He turned and looked at Xiaomao’s deskmate next.

“Hey, Wang…”

“Ah! My stomach hurts too!”

Before Chen Tianyou could even finish, the boy turned and ran out too.

“…”

Chen Tianyou looked around at the others.

Wherever his gaze landed, students began fleeing the classroom one after another.

And those who remained, after catching his gaze, started to follow suit!

A perfectly normal classroom had turned into a disaster evacuation scene!

“Hey! That’s enough! All of you stop right there!” Chen Tianyou finally lost it and yelled toward the students at the door.

Everyone froze immediately, not even daring to breathe.

They were all terrified that Chen Tianyou would come after them.

“Seriously, Su Ling is good-looking and has top grades. Why are you all acting like this? Being her deskmate is a blessing you earned over three lifetimes, got it?” Chen Tianyou grumbled at them.

The students all gave him contemptuous looks.

They weren’t stupid. If it was really such a blessing, why didn’t he just stay seated himself?

Seeing everyone remain silent, Chen Tianyou continued, “Alright then, anyone who’s willing to switch seats with me—I’ll give you 500 yuan! How about that?”

But no one responded.

“What, 500 too little? Fine, 1,000!”

Still no one replied.

“2,000!”

“3,000!”

“…”

Chen Tianyou kept increasing the price until he offered 6,000.

“Come on! I’m offering 6,000 and not one of you wants to sit with Su Ling?”

Chen Tianyou was completely baffled.

6,000 yuan wasn’t a small amount. For some students, that was several months’ worth of living expenses.

“Brother Tianyou, why are you so desperate to switch seats?” Zhang Kai asked in confusion.

“Kai, there are things you still don’t understand! As the saying goes—beauty brings disaster! Just look at Su Ling—so pretty, she’s bound to bring a storm.

Sitting beside her only invites trouble. If I can avoid it, I will. I’m not about to burn myself just to look good.”

Just as Chen Tianyou was about to raise the price again, he suddenly felt a chill run down his spine…