I’m the Villain’s Lackey, and I Started by Forcibly Kissing the Villain’s Sister - Chapter 19:

Chapter 19: Yan Ruyue Has Turned Dark

Su Chen’s memory was sharp. He quickly recalled the girl’s name—Yan Ruyue!

If he remembered correctly, despite her calm and gentle appearance, like a harmless little bunny, she was anything but.

Her true strength in the novel was described as terrifying. She ranked sixth on the global Earth Fiend assassin list—just beneath the Sky Fiend rankings!

Her nickname in the assassin world was the Crimson Spider Queen.

She was famous for her graceful, elegant kills.

Why was this woman suddenly appearing here?

And clearly, her role as his secretary was no coincidence.

What kind of top-tier assassin in their right mind would take a secretary job for no reason?

She obviously had a mission.

And now she was assigned to Su Chen of all people—undoubtedly, she had come specifically for him.

Could it be… that Ye Xuan had decided to make a move against him?

At this point, Yan Ruyue should still be under Ye Xuan’s command. Her backstory was filled with tragedy, and she was completely unaware of the truth.

Looking at her sweet, girl-next-door smile, Su Chen quietly sighed in his heart.

[How pitiful… Such a beautiful girl, and she ended up in the killer’s trade. And her background is so tragic too. Painful—this is just too painful!]

That sudden thought immediately reached the ears of Yan Ruyue, who was still standing nearby with a sweet smile.

She looked toward Su Chen in confusion.

Why had she just heard someone’s voice in her head?

As Yan Ruyue wondered whether she was imagining it, that same voice rang out again.

[Yan Ruyue’s life is really miserable. If it weren’t for her brother’s death, she wouldn’t have gone to Ye Xuan in the first place.]

The moment she heard the word “brother”—a word that had always been taboo for her—her eyes turned cold.

But her murderous intent quickly gave way to confusion.

Could it be that this man, Su Chen, was the one whose voice she’d been hearing?

But how did he know so much?

And… her brother’s death—did he know the truth?

Right then, Su Chen grumbled in his thoughts again.

[What a fool. Her brother was killed on a mission with Ye Xuan over disagreements about dividing the spoils and knowing too many secrets. Ye Xuan killed him on the spot!]
[And she? Her brother’s body wasn’t even cold before she pledged loyalty to the guy who killed him. Tsk tsk. What incredible ‘devotion!’]
[Though, to be fair, it’s not entirely her fault. She doesn’t know the truth. Can’t really blame her.]
[Ye Xuan probably sent her here to spy on the Bai family. She’s likely not here for me specifically.]
[This must just be a coincidence. I’m just a little villain’s follower, after all.]

Yan Ruyue dumbly listened to Su Chen’s stream of inner thoughts—right down to detailed descriptions of her brother’s death.

And indeed, Ye Xuan had sent her to observe the Bai family’s movements and quietly gather intelligence.

She had heard that Su Chen was close to a few of the Bai family’s core members, so she’d used the mission as a pretext to get close and see what she could learn.

It was convenient and wouldn’t arouse suspicion.

But she hadn’t expected this decision would lead her to uncover the truth about her brother’s murder!

No wonder… no wonder they wouldn’t even let her see his body.

Ye Xuan had told her he died for a “great cause.”

She had been too distraught back then, and Ye Xuan had acted so heartbroken himself, that she never questioned it. In the end, she had pledged loyalty to him!

Despicable! Ye Xuan—you deserve to die!!

At that moment, Su Chen had no idea that his inner thoughts had successfully awakened Yan Ruyue’s dark side.

In her heart, Ye Xuan was already a dead man. She would have her revenge, no matter what!

As a professional assassin, Yan Ruyue suppressed her fury. While casually tucking a strand of hair behind her ear, she discreetly crushed the listening device hidden there.

Ye Xuan… if I don’t kill you, I’m not human!

…

Meanwhile, in another part of the city, Ye Xuan had just finished lounging around on the second and third floors of a bathhouse, feeling quite refreshed.

After a grueling “battle” that lasted eight hundred rounds, he’d even said something like, “It’s a big Word document—bear with it.”

He didn’t realize the girl had mentally mocked him, thinking he should try out for Super Boy instead.

Now, sipping on whiskey, Ye Xuan suddenly thought of Yan Ruyue. She should have already arrived at the Bai family and completed her infiltration.

He stood up and walked toward a room in his house.

But when he checked his professional equipment, he was puzzled to see that Yan Ruyue’s earpiece had lost signal.

Had she forgotten where she left it? Or did it get waterlogged?

Ye Xuan shook his head.

And she calls herself a professional killer?

Then again, this woman was still being played like a fool—completely obedient, following his every command.

What an idiot.

Haha. Honestly, if it hadn’t been for her brother doing such a good job on that last mission, Ye Xuan wouldn’t have been able to pull it off.

Unfortunately, her brother had been with him too long and knew too many secrets.

So eliminating him was the cheapest and most effective choice.

After all, only the dead keep secrets.

As Ye Xuan savored his whiskey, a cold smile curled at his lips.

Yan Ruyue was still useful for now. But once she was no longer valuable, she would be disposed of too.

Who knew if someday she might learn the truth?

She looked decent enough—he’d definitely get a good taste before getting rid of her. Hehehe…

As Ye Xuan sat there fantasizing, he had no idea that Yan Ruyue had already turned against him—and now saw him as her greatest enemy.

…

Back at the Bai residence, Yan Ruyue stood in silence, still reeling from the truth.

The emotional impact of learning how her brother truly died was overwhelming.

Every time she thought about how she had been serving her brother’s killer, a storm of rage surged in her heart.

Just then, she overheard Su Chen speaking to Bai Zihang.

“Young Master, isn’t your secretary’s outfit a bit too plain?” Su Chen asked.

Bai Zihang glanced casually at Yan Ruyue’s clothes and nodded. “Yeah, it doesn’t really match the Bai family’s image. How about this—Brother Chen, I’ll have the butler take her shopping for a couple of proper outfits.”

Su Chen, however, smiled faintly and shook his head. “No need, Young Master. I’ll take her myself. Since she’ll be my secretary, it’ll be good for us to get to know each other a bit.”

Although Bai Zihang was a little concerned about Su Chen’s condition, he had no reason to refuse. So he agreed.