I Was Reborn as the Villain, but the System Bound Itself to the Female Leads - Chapter 61:

Chapter 61: The Woman in the Black Dress Asking for Help

For the rest of the trip, Lin Yuan didn’t let Gu Qingyi carry Xiao Bao anymore—he held her himself. Gu Qingyi simply walked beside him. The three of them looked just like a happy little family enjoying a weekend outing.

While things were harmonious on this side, someone else nearby wore a dark expression.

Long Haochen, who was assigned as Gu Qingyi’s personal bodyguard, was trailing behind her, responsible for her safety. Since Gu Qingyi didn’t like him being too close, he had no choice but to protect her from the shadows and stay out of sight.

“Damn it, Lin Yuan!”

Watching the sweet interactions between the two, Long Haochen clenched his fists tightly, wishing he could punch Lin Yuan to death right then and there.

Seeing the girl you like going on a date with someone else—it was too unbearable.

“What the hell is that woman Su Mei doing? Has she still not made a move yet?”

Right now, Long Haochen didn’t dare act rashly toward Lin Yuan. He had decided to wait until Su Mei finished gathering information before taking action. Know your enemy and yourself, and you will never be defeated.

Lin Yuan, in his eyes, was now a complete mystery. Until he figured him out completely, he wouldn’t strike recklessly.

At noon, Gu Qingyi had booked a private room at a hotel and arranged a luxurious lunch in advance.

As dish after dish was served, Xiao Bao was already drooling. Lin Yuan quickly grabbed a napkin and wiped her mouth.

“It’s just the two of us. Isn’t this a bit too much food?” he said as the hotel staff continued bringing in more dishes.

There were already at least ten dishes on the table, which was clearly over the top for just two people.

“It’s fine. If we can’t finish, we can pack it up and let Long Haochen eat it later.”

Hearing that, Lin Yuan laughed and said, “Is Long Haochen your dog or something? Cleaning up leftovers for you?”

“I never said that. You’re the one who insulted him.”

“I talk like this all the time, just joking.” Lin Yuan shrugged. Honestly, even if Long Haochen were here, he wouldn’t hesitate to say the same.

After all, he wasn’t the same timid person from when he had first transmigrated. There was no need to fear this so-called Child of Destiny anymore.

Just as the two were chatting and laughing, a woman suddenly barged into their private room.

She was wearing a long black dress that couldn’t hide her curvaceous figure. Her beautiful face was filled with panic.

As soon as she entered, she spotted Lin Yuan and rushed over to him, wrapping both arms tightly around his.

In that instant, Lin Yuan felt the softness of her chest pressing against his arm. The warm sensation spread through his whole body.

“Please, help me.”

The woman looked at him with pleading eyes, full of desperation.

At that moment, a group of men stormed into the room behind her.

The moment they saw her holding onto Lin Yuan’s arm, they glared.

“Kid, if you know what’s good for you, hand over that woman. Otherwise, don’t blame us for being rough.”

The man in front wore a black tank top, and his arms were covered in colorful tattoos—clearly a thug.

Judging from the man’s slurred voice and staggered movements, Lin Yuan could tell he was drunk.

As the tattooed man stepped forward to take the woman, someone behind him tugged on his clothes and signaled with his eyes toward Gu Qingyi, who was standing behind Lin Yuan.

The leader followed his gaze. When he saw Gu Qingyi, his eyes lit up.

Her noble aura was incredibly captivating and instantly ignited the urge to dominate her in any man.

“Well, well. I didn’t expect to find another beauty hiding in here.”

“Kid, you’re really lucky with women. Hand over both of them, or prepare to spend the rest of your life in the hospital.”

The thug sneered arrogantly, taking two steps forward as if to push Lin Yuan aside and take both the woman in the black dress and Gu Qingyi.

Lin Yuan sighed. These guys were practically stepping on his head. Whether it was to protect the woman or to defend himself, he couldn’t just sit there and do nothing.

Especially with Xiao Bao behind him—he couldn’t let these people frighten her.

As the thug stepped closer, Lin Yuan didn’t say a word. He moved swiftly, grabbed the man by the throat, and shoved him out of the room.

“If you have something to say, let’s talk outside,” Lin Yuan said coldly.

The rest of the men followed him into the hallway.

Lin Yuan shut the private room door behind him. What was about to happen would get violent, and he didn’t want Xiao Bao to see any of it.

“You little punk, you’ve got a death wish!” one of the thugs shouted, rushing at him.

Lin Yuan didn’t hold back. Even in the past, he had nothing but disdain for these street punks.

Now that he had real power, he looked down on them even more. In just a few swift moves, he had knocked all of them to the ground.

After taking a beating, the thugs sobered up a bit.

“What’s your name?” Lin Yuan asked as he grabbed the tattooed leader by the collar.

“I… I… I…”

Slap!

A crisp slap echoed down the hotel corridor.

Lin Yuan said, “Forget it. No need to answer. You can tell the patrol officer at the station.”

Scum like this should be handed over to the authorities.

Lin Yuan immediately called the patrol office and then asked the hotel’s security staff to keep an eye on the gang while he returned to the private room.

“Lin Yuan, are you okay?” Gu Qingyi stepped forward, concerned, checking him over for any injuries.

“I’m fine,” Lin Yuan replied directly.

Then, he looked at the woman in the black dress. She was truly stunning. Every subtle movement and smile carried a seductive charm—what people might call “fox-like.”

“Miss, I’ve already dealt with those men. The patrol officers will take them all away soon. You’re safe now.”

“Thank you, Young Master, for saving me. My name is Su Mei. I truly don’t know how to repay you.”

“No need to thank me. It was nothing. Wait—what did you say your name was?”

Lin Yuan paused. That name sounded familiar.

“I’m Su Mei.” Su Mei smiled gently, feigning shyness as she looked at Lin Yuan and repeated her name once again.