I Was Reborn as the Villain, but the System Bound Itself to the Female Leads - Chapter 14:

Chapter 14: I Want a Double Luxury Suite

In the original novel, Lin Yuan tried to have dinner alone with Gu Qingyi many times, but he never succeeded. The only time he did manage to, he had to offer immense benefits in exchange. During that dinner, he tried to take advantage of Gu Qingyi, but Long Haochen arrived just in time and gave him a good beating.

That was why dining alone with Gu Qingyi now made Lin Yuan uneasy. What if Long Haochen suddenly showed up again? How would he deal with that? Wouldn’t that mean his life was over? No way—he couldn’t afford to take the risk.

“Um… CEO Gu, I don’t think this is appropriate. We don’t really have any sort of relationship. Isn’t it too presumptuous to have dinner alone?” Lin Yuan said. He truly didn’t want to die.

“Aren’t we in a relationship now? How can you say we don’t have anything between us? What, are you looking down on me now?” Gu Qingyi countered coldly as she gave Lin Yuan a sharp glance.

This guy used to cling to her relentlessly. But starting yesterday, he acted as if he couldn’t stay far enough away from her, like she was some terrifying beast that might devour him at any moment. This sudden shift in attitude baffled Gu Qingyi.

“No, no, CEO Gu is so beautiful. How could I possibly look down on you?” Lin Yuan quickly clarified. He meant it too—no man would dislike a beautiful woman. Even if she didn’t belong to him, he’d at least sneak a few more glances.

“It’s just that I need to go home and take care of Xiao Bao,” Lin Yuan added.

“Relax, it won’t take up too much of your time,” Gu Qingyi said decisively, not giving him any chance to escape.

The car soon arrived at Haiyue Restaurant, the most upscale hotel in North City. It was owned by the Chu Family and was the usual venue for major business meetings. The Four Great Families often held important discussions here, as the environment and service were on a higher level than other places.

As soon as Lin Yuan got out of the car, he saw Long Haochen walking over, having just arrived.

“Damn it, Long Haochen is here too. Am I doomed?” That was Lin Yuan’s first thought when he saw Long Haochen. Others might not know, but Lin Yuan did.

After arriving in North City, the first woman Long Haochen met was Gu Qingyi. He had fallen for her at first sight and secretly vowed to marry her no matter what. To Long Haochen, Gu Qingyi was untouchable. In the original novel, anyone who dared approach her ended up dead.

Watching Long Haochen approach with a murderous aura, Lin Yuan felt chills down his spine. Even though it was hot outside, cold sweat drenched his back.

“Let’s go. I’ve already booked a private room,” Gu Qingyi said as she parked the car and walked to Lin Yuan’s side.

“Maybe we should do this another day, CEO Gu. Today’s not a good time for me,” Lin Yuan said.

“What’s not good about it?” Gu Qingyi frowned and scanned him from head to toe. Was he having some physical issue? That couldn’t be—he was a man, after all.

But then she noticed the direction of his gaze and saw Long Haochen walking toward them.

“He’s afraid of Long Haochen?” Gu Qingyi thought. She sensed a faint trace of fear in Lin Yuan, which she couldn’t understand. Wasn’t he the infamous troublemaker in North City? Why would he be afraid of her bodyguard?

Long Haochen soon stood in front of them. He glanced at Lin Yuan and then asked Gu Qingyi, “Qingyi, what are you doing bringing him to a place like this?”

“Long Haochen, you’re just my bodyguard. I only let you keep that role out of respect for Grandpa. Just focus on doing your job. Do I need to report my every move to you now?” Gu Qingyi said with clear displeasure. A bodyguard with so many opinions—he didn’t seem to understand his place.

“I’m just thinking about your safety. You know what kind of person he is. You should stay away from him, Qingyi.”

“Shut up,” Gu Qingyi snapped. “Long Haochen, I’ll say this one more time—you’re just my bodyguard. Don’t meddle in my personal affairs. And stop calling me Qingyi. Are we that close? Call me CEO Gu.”

“Qingyi…” Long Haochen started but was silenced by her deadly glare.

“…I understand, CEO Gu,” he said begrudgingly.

He blamed everything on Lin Yuan. His eyes were full of resentment as he looked at him. Lin Yuan felt the pressure and inwardly cried, “What does this have to do with me?”

Of course, he wouldn’t dare say that out loud. All he could do was complain silently. Gu Qingyi had really thrown him into a pit this time.

Gu Qingyi led Lin Yuan into Haiyue Restaurant while Long Haochen followed behind, locking his gaze on Lin Yuan. If Lin Yuan showed the slightest suspicious behavior, he would immediately strike to protect Gu Qingyi.

[System task issued: Please book a double luxury suite at Haiyue Restaurant and remain alone with Lin Yuan in the room until midnight. Task reward: Plot of land No. 1 in North City’s suburbs.]

Just as Gu Qingyi reached the restaurant’s front desk, she heard the system voice in her mind. She nearly stumbled but quickly steadied herself by grabbing the counter.

“Stay in a room alone with Lin Yuan until midnight?” Gu Qingyi was in disbelief. Was this system broken? It was already strange enough that all the missions were related to Lin Yuan, but now it wanted her to throw herself into the tiger’s den?

“But… the reward is Plot No. 1 in North City’s suburbs.”

Seeing that reward made Gu Qingyi hesitate. That plot was extremely valuable—every one of the Four Great Families had their eyes on it. Whoever got it would have a major advantage.

The Gu Family had been preparing to develop that land for a long time. The project was ready; they just needed to acquire the property.

“The system only said to stay alone with him in the room until midnight. It didn’t say we had to do anything. Just sitting and chatting counts too.”

Gu Qingyi quickly figured it out. If that was all it took to get such a valuable reward, then it was totally worth it.

Having made up her mind, Gu Qingyi looked at the front desk attendant and said, “I want a double luxury suite!”

The moment she said that, Lin Yuan was stunned. Long Haochen’s eyes widened in disbelief, and even the receptionist stared at Gu Qingyi like she’d just heard the most outrageous thing in the world.