I Was Reborn as the Villain, but the System Bound Itself to the Female Leads - Chapter 15:

Chapter 15: She Couldn’t Be Here to Catch Them in the Act, Right?

Haiyue Restaurant, known as the most upscale hotel in North City, had a staff that was meticulously selected. To become a staff member here meant having excellent judgment—after all, they needed to recognize every important figure in North City.

Gu Qingyi and Lin Yuan were both well-known in North City. Everyone knew about the entanglement between them. So when the receptionist saw them arrive together, she was clearly taken aback.

“CEO Gu, are you sure you want a double luxury suite?” the receptionist asked uncertainly, glancing at Lin Yuan.

Everyone in North City knew that Lin Yuan had chased after Gu Qingyi for three years, yet she never gave him the time of day. What was happening today? They had come to Haiyue Restaurant together, and now Gu Qingyi was booking a double luxury suite?

As for Long Haochen, who followed behind, the receptionist ignored him completely. Clearly, she took him as just an assistant or bodyguard.

“What? I can’t book one?” Gu Qingyi’s commanding aura was something a receptionist like her couldn’t withstand. The receptionist immediately lowered her head and replied, “Of course, you can. I’ll arrange it right away.”

She quickly processed the request and handed over the room card. “CEO Gu, here is your room card.”

Just as Gu Qingyi took the key, Long Haochen stepped forward. He looked at her and asked, “Qingyi, why are you booking a double luxury suite? Do you really intend to stay there with him…?”

Long Haochen turned his eyes to Lin Yuan, his murderous intent completely undisguised.

Lin Yuan was dumbfounded. He had no idea what was happening either. But the moment he saw the look in Long Haochen’s eyes, he quickly stepped in to help Gu Qingyi explain, “CEO Gu must be feeling tired and wants to rest. I think I’ll take my leave now.”

He turned around to leave, but Gu Qingyi immediately called out, “Stop.”

Lin Yuan paused awkwardly and turned back stiffly.

Gu Qingyi looked at Long Haochen and said impatiently, “Long Haochen, I’ve warned you many times. My decisions don’t need your approval. What I want to do with this room is none of your business. From now on, you are no longer my bodyguard. I’ll inform Grandpa myself. Now get out of my sight.”

Long Haochen clenched his fists, his eyes glaring sharply at Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan wanted to cry. What did I ever do to you? If you’re so capable, why don’t you glare at Gu Qingyi like that?

To prevent Long Haochen from getting truly enraged, Lin Yuan quickly tried to calm things down, “CEO Gu, there’s no need to be so harsh. I think Brother Long is just worried about your safety. Everyone in North City knows I’m not a good person. It’s natural for him to be concerned if you’re alone with me.”

“Why don’t we just go home for today? We can talk about whatever it is another day.”

“So, I’ll take my leave now.”

Just as Lin Yuan turned again to leave, Gu Qingyi grabbed his arm.

“Don’t even think about leaving today.”

Her tone was firm and unyielding. No matter what, she had to complete this mission. The reward—Plot No. 1 in North City’s suburbs—was far too tempting to pass up.

The three-way argument at the front desk left the receptionist completely stunned. What kind of drama was this? Was this even something someone like her was qualified to be watching?

“So, you booked the double luxury suite not to rest, but because you actually want to stay there with him?” Long Haochen gritted his teeth. His fists were clenched so tightly his knuckles had turned white.

The woman he had set his sights on was now dragging another man to book a room? From childhood until now, he had never experienced such humiliation.

“That’s right. Are you satisfied with that answer?” Gu Qingyi said coldly. Then she pulled Lin Yuan away, leaving Long Haochen standing there in chaos.

“Lin Yuan… good… very good. I will kill you,” Long Haochen growled under his breath, like a beast.

As Gu Qingyi dragged him along, Lin Yuan suddenly felt a powerful pressure lock onto him. His body trembled involuntarily. He turned his head slightly to look back, but Long Haochen had already disappeared.

“I’m done for. I’m really done for this time. There’s no way to explain this. Long Haochen is definitely going to want to kill me now. What should I do?” Lin Yuan’s thoughts raced in panic. Right now, aside from having money, he had absolutely nothing. How was he supposed to go up against the protagonist, the Child of Destiny?

Long Haochen could kill him with a single finger.

“Why are you sweating so much?” Gu Qingyi asked after pulling Lin Yuan into the double luxury suite.

Lin Yuan had lost all hope by now. Her question finally snapped him out of his daze.

“Huh? What did you just say?”

“I asked why you’re sweating so much. You stink. Go take a shower first.”

“Huh?” Lin Yuan froze.

What the hell was this plot development? Could it be that Gu Qingyi actually wanted to…?

He looked at her. Today, Gu Qingyi was especially beautiful. She wasn’t wearing her usual business attire, so she looked less sharp and more seductive. Sitting on the sofa with her fair, flawless legs crossed, she was stunningly alluring.

“To have a woman like her once before dying… might be worth it,” Lin Yuan thought to himself. Maybe this ending wasn’t so bad after all.

“What are you standing there for? Go take a shower. Aren’t you uncomfortable drenched in sweat? We’ll talk business afterward,” Gu Qingyi said as she glanced at him still standing at the door.

“Oh… okay.” Lin Yuan responded immediately. So they were just going to talk—nothing else. He felt a bit disappointed.

Once Lin Yuan went to take his shower, Gu Qingyi walked over and opened the door to the suite, leaving it wide open.

She was still cautious. She wasn’t entirely sure Lin Yuan wouldn’t suddenly try to take advantage of her. Keeping the door open meant people outside could see inside, and she’d have a way to escape if anything went wrong.

After all, the system task only required her to stay in the double suite alone with Lin Yuan until midnight. It didn’t say the door had to be closed.

At the same time, Ye Ling’er drove up to Haiyue Restaurant.

“Welcome, Miss Ye,” the front desk receptionist greeted her right away.

“Are Gu Qingyi and Lin Yuan here?”

“Huh?” The receptionist looked confused, her big eyes full of doubt.

“What are you ‘huh’-ing for? Did they come here or not? Where are they now? Tell me right now, or do you want to lose your job?” Ye Ling’er snapped.

Although Haiyue Restaurant was a Chu Family asset, Ye Ling’er could easily get a front desk employee fired. With just a little pressure from her family, she could make it happen.

There was no way the Chu Family would risk damaging their relationship with the Ye Family over a low-level employee. If someone had to go, it would definitely be the receptionist.

The receptionist understood that perfectly and didn’t dare ignore Ye Ling’er’s question.

What was going on today? First Gu Qingyi and Lin Yuan came to book a room, and now Ye Ling’er was here looking for them.

Was she… here to catch them in the act?