The Villain’s Loyal Sidekick Who Always Has His Back - Chapter 1:

Chapter 1: Reborn as a Villain’s Lackey?

“Tomorrow, I’m going to the Antique Street to find some hidden treasures. You absolutely must not tell my father about this, got it? And all of you are coming with me.”

A commanding voice rang out.

“Yes, Young Master!”

The subordinates around him immediately nodded to show they understood.

Among them, a man with soft light in his obsidian-like eyes and a slightly handsome appearance looked completely bewildered.

“I’ve transmigrated?”

Very quickly, Su Chen absorbed all the information, his gaze filled with disbelief. He never expected that after falling asleep, he’d awaken inside a male-oriented web novel titled Return of the Dragon Emperor to the City.

And what’s worse—his identity wasn’t the protagonist or even a powerful villain. He was just one of the villain Bai Zihang’s bootlicking lackeys.

“Damn it.”

Su Chen didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. He wasn’t asking to be the protagonist—being a proper villain would’ve been fine too—but ending up as a petty lackey? What kind of nonsense was that?

Just then, a crisp [Ding! Villain Lackey System activated. Host binding complete.] rang out in his mind.

In the following ten seconds, Su Chen was completely blown away by the system’s rapid-fire introduction. From now on, as long as he played his role as a villain’s lackey, helped Bai Zihang suppress the protagonist Ye Xuan, and maintained the original plotline, he could earn various system rewards.

Eventually, he could even usurp a major identity and become the true fated villain, as long as his Villain Aura reached the required threshold.

Moreover, the entire plot of Return of the Dragon Emperor to the City had already fused into his mind.

“Now this is going to be fun!”

Su Chen revealed a sinister smile… No, wait, that was the protagonist’s trademark expression. He wasn’t allowed to use that yet.

As he awkwardly hesitated, unsure how to smile…

…

Suddenly, Bai Zihang’s annoyed voice rang out, “Hey! Su Chen, what the hell are you smiling about? You didn’t secretly go and tell my father, did you?”

“No, Young Master!” Su Chen answered respectfully.

But his inner thoughts were exploding:

[You damn dog, who are you pretending for?!]

[You’re just a clown waiting to be humiliated by the protagonist.]

[Without me, you’re nothing but a brainless bootlicker, you hear me?]

Su Chen was furiously ranting in his mind.

Unexpectedly, all of this was overheard by Qin Yuwei, who stood nearby.

She was a seductive woman in a black-and-white checkered blouse and a pure black miniskirt. Her snow-white legs were eye-catching, and the subtle scent of Armani perfume combined with her exquisite features made her a true stunner.

A living goddess…

Yet no one gave her much attention—because she was Bai Zihang’s fiancée.

But Bai Zihang only had eyes for Lin Xue’er. He was a true bootlicker through and through.

The reason for tomorrow’s Antique Street trip was to find a rare gift to present to Lin Xue’er at her upcoming birthday banquet.

That, of course, would eventually lead to offending Ye Xuan, who’d thoroughly humiliate him later in the plotline.

“Young Master’s plan is brilliant. I’m sure you’ll find something amazing at the Antique Street tomorrow!” Su Chen praised while reviewing the plot in his mind.

But inside, he was still scolding furiously:

[Forget waiting for later—this idiot’s getting slapped in the face tomorrow already.]

[With someone as gorgeous as Qin Yuwei right beside him, he insists on chasing after that Lin Xue’er? Diagnosis: brain-dead.]

Qin Yuwei’s chest rose and fell beneath her checkered blouse. Her gaze shifted until she locked onto Su Chen. His voice matched exactly with the one she’d just heard in her head.

There was no mistake—the source of those inner rants had to be this subordinate named Su Chen!

“And he actually called me beautiful…”

Qin Yuwei’s expression, which had been filled with grievance, suddenly lit up with joy. Ever since she became Bai Zihang’s fiancée through a family alliance, she’d only received cold shoulders. Bai Zihang’s heart belonged entirely to that Lin Xue’er.

This was the first time someone had sympathized with her—spoken up for her.

Clearly, Qin Yuwei had been wronged for a long time. At this moment, she was truly grateful to Su Chen for speaking up on her behalf.

But this inner voice…

What was going on?

Why could she hear his thoughts?

“Hahaha, of course I’ll find something great tomorrow. Well said! Here, a reward of 100,000!”

Bai Zihang laughed heartily. Su Chen’s words had flattered him just right. His secretary immediately transferred 100,000 to Su Chen’s account.

“???”

Su Chen stared blankly at the mobile banking notification flashing on his phone.

What the hell? That’s all it takes to get money?

As expected of a brainless rich second generation!

“Young Master is truly formidable! Once you give the gift to Lin Xue’er tomorrow, she’ll definitely see you in a new light!” Su Chen continued, “King You of Zhou once lit beacons just to amuse a beauty, but even that doesn’t compare to your gift!”

[Ding! Your Gongshang Bank account has received a deposit of 100,000 yuan.]

“Hahaha!” Bai Zihang beamed with joy and had his secretary send another 100,000.

“Thank you, Young Master! Young Master is mighty!!” Su Chen couldn’t hide his delight.

[Hell yes, this money is rolling in way too easily! Two lines of flattery and I’ve already got 200,000 in savings?]

[This is more than what most people make slaving away for an entire year!]

[Forget One Piece… no, forget the Dragon Emperor—I’m sticking with this villain lackey gig forever. Nobody better try to steal this from me!!!]

“Pfft…”

Qin Yuwei nearly lost control. She had to hold back her laughter at Su Chen’s outrageous inner monologue.

This Su Chen… was seriously hilarious.

“Qin Yuwei, what are you laughing at?! And don’t even think about telling my father either, got it.” Bai Zihang scolded, then thought for a moment and said, “Forget it, you’ll come along tomorrow too. Just in case something unexpected happens.”

And just like that, tomorrow’s Antique Street treasure-hunting trip was set. All that remained was for the new day to arrive.