I Transmigrated into a Novel as a Villain, and My System Refreshes Randomly - Chapter 4:

Chapter 4: Entering the Dream

Back at the slightly desolate villa, Qin Xiao leaned against the back of the door, letting his weight rest there. The fabric on his back, soaked in cold sweat, clung coolly to his skin.

He let out a long breath, the tightness in his chest finally easing. Every second at the Gu family’s birthday banquet had felt like walking on the edge of a blade.

He had won—won in a humiliating, lucky way. Just dealing with Ye Chen alone had drained him completely, even forcing him to use [Lucky Brake], his life-saving trump card.

And there were still six Dragon Kings left, each more troublesome than the last. According to the system, starting from the fourth, they might not even fight one-on-one anymore but instead attack together in a “Combined Dragon King Universe” formation. The pressure surged back into his heart like a tidal wave.

He walked to the refrigerator, pulled out a can of beer, and the metal tab made a sharp hiss as it opened. The cold liquid slid down his throat but did nothing to wash away the anxiety in his chest. His stomach was empty, without the slightest appetite.

“Yun Yiyi, this 320 luck points is nowhere near enough,” Qin Xiao tapped the can with his finger, his voice heavy with fatigue and irritation. “At this rate, by the time I have enough, it’ll be too late to matter.”

In the air, Yun Yiyi’s cute, semi-transparent figure appeared. She waved her tiny fists, trying to put on a professional posture, though her tone still carried the nervousness of a rookie.

[Yun Yiyi: Host, database analysis shows that Child of Destiny Ye Chen’s luck is still abundant (about 99.99% remaining) and with the Dragon King Hall’s resources backing him, the risk factor for a direct confrontation is 92.7%. Please proceed cautiously!]

[Yun Yiyi: But! A Child of Destiny’s luck is heavily bound to his ‘female leads’! They’re like his luck power banks! Plundering their favorability or altering their fates with Ye Chen can effectively weaken and steal the Dragon King’s luck! It’s far more efficient than direct confrontation!]

Yun Yiyi nodded proudly, clearly pleased with her “power bank” analogy.

Qin Xiao frowned. Targeting the female leads? That sounded even more troublesome than facing him head-on. In Dragon King novels, the female leads were heavily influenced by the power of the rules. Even if the [Villain Aura] shielded him from lowering their intelligence, their deep-rooted harem logic would be hard to shake.

“Do we have a more direct system?” Qin Xiao suddenly asked. “Like one that can directly show favorability scores?”

[Yun Yiyi: Ahem, Host, the initial version of the ‘HDS’ system is all about authenticity and… excitement! Everything’s random—no straightforward functions like that.]

Yun Yiyi’s voice weakened slightly, as if even she felt the system wasn’t powerful enough.

Qin Xiao sighed—just as he expected. If that kind of panel existed, it might as well be renamed “Dating Simulator.”

“Forget it, no means no.” He rubbed his brow, crushed the empty can, and tossed it into the trash. It was still better than having no system at all.

He walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing down at the imperial capital under the night sky. Neon lights flickered, traffic surged like a river, the prosperity shimmering and unreal, distant beyond the layer of glass.

“Yun Yiyi, refresh the system slots,” Qin Xiao thought to himself.

The familiar system interface appeared again, and the three slots spun rapidly before slowly stopping.

[System Slot 1: Silver System—Handyman Inventor System]

[System Slot 2: Gold System—NTR System]

[System Slot 3: Silver System—Subtle Luck System]

Qin Xiao’s mouth twitched. Another “surprise” from fate. The Handyman Inventor System? Things made with it weren’t just useless—they were truly useless.

The NTR System… a thief’s system… Tch! Was he that kind of person? Although its description said it could “gain the target’s emotional blessing and temporarily weaken their partner’s luck,” which sounded useful, it still felt wrong.

The Subtle Luck System… finding spare change? Discounts? How much could that boost his combat power?

“What kind of junk is this?” Qin Xiao muttered under his breath. “Yun Yiyi, are you messing with me?”

“Respin once.” He decided to gamble again and see if something better appeared.

[Host, will you spend 50 luck points to respin the system?]

“Yes.”

The luck points dropped by 50, and the slots spun again. This time, the final results made Qin Xiao’s eyes narrow slightly.

[System Slot 1: Silver System—Cashback Spending System]

[System Slot 2: Gold System—Divine Doctor System]

[System Slot 3: Prism System—Dream Intrusion System]

Prism?! Qin Xiao’s breathing quickened. This was his first time getting a Prism-level system! Even though it was just [Dream Intrusion], which didn’t sound as direct as pure combat upgrades, the words “dream intrusion” were enough to spark imagination.

[Dream Intrusion System: Top-tier ability with almost no side effects. Extremely low chance of appearing.]

[Description: Can enter the target’s dreams and influence their thoughts and emotions.]

[Effect: By planting ideas in dreams, you can alter the target’s behavior or extract key memory information.]

Good stuff—absolutely good stuff! Excitement flashed in Qin Xiao’s eyes. In a direct fight, he still wasn’t Ye Chen’s match, but in schemes and manipulation from the shadows, this was his specialty!

“Yun Yiyi, give me the details of [Dream Intrusion System].” Qin Xiao’s tone carried anticipation.

[Yun Yiyi: Host, the [Dream Intrusion System] is a Prism-level support system. Once used, you can enter another person’s dream. Inside, you can move freely, interact with the dreamer, plant suggestions, or extract memories.]

[Yun Yiyi: Note, the dreamer’s mental defense varies. Strong defenders may resist suggestions or even wake up. Excessive interference could cause mental harm.]

“Mental defense, huh?” Qin Xiao rubbed his chin. “Ye Chen’s mental defense should be high, right?”

[Yun Yiyi: According to database evaluation, Child of Destiny Ye Chen has strong willpower with an A-level mental defense. First-time intrusion will be difficult. Suggest practicing on targets with weaker defenses to gain experience.]

“Practice targets…” Qin Xiao’s mind flashed through candidates. Gu Siqing? No, her mind was meticulous and her mental power strong. Tang Man Shuang? That mischievous little witch’s dream could be chaotic. Liu Qingyou? Maybe—she was gentle and likely had weaker defenses.

Wait… His gaze settled on Gu Siqing’s name. Highest risk, highest reward. If he could successfully plant seeds in her subconscious, it could speed up breaking her engagement with Ye Chen—or even… make her more favorable toward him.

Fortune favors the bold. Do it! Determination glinted in his eyes.

A faint yet distinct mental link extended from the system, pointing toward a certain direction in the imperial capital.

…

In a luxurious, elegantly decorated bedroom, a faint fragrance filled the air. Gu Siqing lay on the soft bed, unable to sleep. Her mind replayed the scenes from the birthday banquet—Ye Chen’s furious humiliation, Qin Xiao’s calm composure… and that faint, indescribable ease he had.

Especially that last sentence, “It was nothing I couldn’t handle,” paired with his steady smile, stirred ripples in the frozen lake of her heart. This man was nothing like the useless playboy in the rumors.

Who exactly was he?

With confusion and a strange irritation in her heart, Gu Siqing finally drifted into sleep.

Her consciousness blurred, and she fell into a warm, hazy mist. From deep within, a vague figure approached. She couldn’t see his face, but his tall build and deep, sharp eyes felt unmistakably familiar.

It was Qin Xiao.

In the dream, Qin Xiao was bolder and more assertive than in reality. His gaze burned as if to melt her. He leaned closer, so close she could feel his warm breath mixed with a faint scent of tobacco and cool freshness.

Gu Siqing tried to step back, but her body wouldn’t obey. Instead, an unfamiliar heat welled up inside her. His hand brushed against her cheek, the warmth sending tremors through her heart.

“Siqing…” His voice was low and magnetic, like a feather brushing her ear.

The dream fragmented into dizzying images—shared warmth, mingled breaths, the electric shiver of skin touching… She was like a lone boat tossed in turbulent waves, unable to resist, sinking into a mix of shame and sweet intoxication.

“Ah!”

Gu Siqing jolted awake, her heart pounding wildly, threatening to burst from her chest.

She gasped for breath, her cheeks hot, the blush spreading down her neck. The dream had been too vivid, every blush-inducing scene burned into her mind.

Biting her lip, she threw off the covers and nearly fled into the bathroom. Cold water poured over her, but it couldn’t cool the heat spreading inside. In the mirror, her stunning face was still flushed, her eyes misted in a way entirely unlike her usual self.

Damn it! All because of that Qin Xiao! Why would she dream such… such shameless things?!

Yet, the harder she tried to suppress it, the clearer his faint smile and those deep, penetrating eyes became in her mind—impossible to shake away.

As she dressed in fresh silk underwear, forcing herself to calm down, her phone on the bedside table suddenly vibrated. The name flashing on the screen made her heart skip a beat.

It was Qin Xiao! Why would he call at this hour?

Could he… know something?

Impossible! It was just a dream!

Gu Siqing took a deep breath, forcing her voice to remain steady as she pressed the answer button. “Hello?”

On the other end, Qin Xiao’s slightly magnetic voice came, calm and unhurried, with what seemed like a hint of a smile. “Miss Gu, sorry to bother you so late.”

His tone was casual, like any ordinary invitation. But to Gu Siqing, who had just woken from that dream, it carried a different weight. Her cheeks flushed again, her grip on the phone tightening slightly.

“I…” The refusal caught in her throat and wouldn’t come out. In her mind, the dream and the real Qin Xiao overlapped.

“Alright.” The word escaped her lips in a voice so faint it was almost inaudible.