Villain Marrying The Heroine Is Perfectly Plausible, Right? - Chapter 74:

Chapter 74: Another Handle on Chen Lang:

Chen Lang arrived full of tears and left in the blink of an eye. Even now, Xiao Mingyue still felt dazed. Ever since founding her company, she had rarely relied on the Xiao family’s power. She was used to solving problems on her own, carrying burdens without asking for help. That was why Chen Lang’s sudden decision to step in and help her secure the land felt a bit strange. But after thinking about it again, considering their current relationship, it seemed reasonable for him to assist her.

Xiao Mingyue picked up the rose Chen Lang had given her, brought it to the tip of her nose, and took a deep breath. She couldn’t help but laugh. Was this what it felt like to be protected and cared for? It was a little uncomfortable, yet somehow reassuring.

Meanwhile, after leaving the company, Chen Lang stood with his hands on his hips, silently laughing to himself. Little lady, just wait and see!

Feeling in high spirits, he pulled out his diary and started recording.

[Ah, today, Brother Lang is just a simple genius following the plot.]

[No, scratch that—the plot is back on track!]

[The next part is great. This is an advanced misunderstanding arc, even better than your typical forced face-slapping scene!]

[To put it simply, both the protagonist and I, the villain, will go to the Bai family to ask Bai Luobing for help in securing the land for Xiao Mingyue.]

[In the novel, Ye Chen is the one who actually solves the issue, but the credit is stolen by me. I come back and shamelessly announce that I, Chen Lang, handled it all.]

[So when Ye Chen returns and tries to explain that he was the one who solved the problem, he gets laughed at.]

[In the end, of course, the truth comes out, and everyone who mocked him gets slapped in the face.]

[At the same time, Xiao Mingyue starts trusting the protagonist more while resenting me, the villain, for lying and taking credit.]

[I love these kinds of tricky plots! Just straightforward face-slapping would be too boring.]

[Now, first things first—let’s go find Bai Luobing!]

Chen Lang hopped into his sports car. With the roar of the engine, he sped straight to the Imperial Palace Villa. He had to go back and change first—put on his flashy, rich playboy outfit. After all, he was about to confront Bai Luobing, a woman known for her cunning. He had to act arrogant.

Bai Luobing was no ordinary woman. She was one of the most scheming heroines in the story. Even in the original plot, Ye Chen had fallen into her traps countless times before they finally ended up together.

And as for Chen Lang? He held a personal grudge against her!

He still remembered his wedding day, when he had been drowning his sorrows at the back entrance, heartbroken. Bai Luobing had deliberately come over just to mock him, rubbing salt in his wounds.

Now was the perfect time to use this plot to finally get back at her!

In the president’s office, Xiao Mingyue inhaled the fragrance of the rose, momentarily indulging in the warmth of having Chen Lang step up to resolve her problems. Then, her phone pinged. Chen Lang had updated his diary.

After reading the latest entry, her forehead twitched with irritation. She placed the rose in a vase on her desk.

This guy!

She had suspected something felt off about his teary performance earlier. So it was all just for the sake of the plot!

If it weren’t for the plot, he probably would have stayed in the cold war with her indefinitely and never taken the initiative to contact her!

The more she thought about it, the angrier she got. She grabbed the rose and angrily plucked off several petals.

After a while, her frustration faded.

Thinking it over again, even if Chen Lang had acted for the sake of the plot, it was still true that he had stepped forward, ended their cold war, and was helping her resolve her problem.

Realizing this, Xiao Mingyue could only shake her head helplessly. She decided to let it go, focus on her work, and wait for news from Chen Lang.

At the entrance of the Bai family estate, Chen Lang, now dressed in a loud street hip-hop suit covered in flashy accessories, chewed gum while casually knocking on the heavy wooden door of the Bai family manor.

When the Bai family heard that Chen Lang had arrived, the head butler personally came out to receive him.

“Young Master Chen! What a pleasure to have you here!”

Chen Lang didn’t waste time. “Which hospital is Bai Luobing staying in?”

The butler could tell from Chen Lang’s tone that he wasn’t here for a friendly visit. He hesitated before carefully asking, “May I ask what business Young Master Chen has with the eldest miss?”

Chen Lang frowned. “Why are you asking so many questions? Just tell me where she is.”

The butler didn’t dare offend Chen Lang and immediately answered, “Uh… if you follow this path to the end and turn right, you’ll reach the eldest miss’s courtyard—”

Chen Lang impatiently picked at his ear. “What are you mumbling about? Just take me there!”

“Y-Yes! Right this way, Young Master Chen!”

The entire Bai household was thrown into a flurry of activity. The butler quickly led Chen Lang to Bai Luobing, while a servant rushed ahead to inform the eldest miss that Young Master Chen had arrived.

In Bai Luobing’s courtyard, Chen Lang strolled in, chewing gum with an air of arrogance. The courtyard was neat, almost unnervingly empty. Psychologically, people who dislike decorating their spaces tend to be rational and emotionally distant. But the most striking feature in the entire courtyard was not the setting—it was the woman standing gracefully in its center.

Bai Luobing stood quietly, watching Chen Lang approach with a subtle smile. She wore elegant high heels that accentuated her long, slender legs, a pristine white dress that highlighted her grace, and a pair of dazzling emerald-green tassel earrings that swayed with her every movement. The delicate shine of the earrings reminded Chen Lang of the enchanting concubines of an ancient imperial harem.

No wonder Bai Luobing could compete with Xiao Mingyue for the title of the most beautiful woman in Nanjiang—she truly deserved it. Whether in terms of appearance or temperament, she was flawless.

Bai Luobing glanced at Chen Lang and gestured for the butler to step back. Her soft, melodious voice carried a teasing undertone.

“Young Master Chen, what a surprise. You came in so quickly,” she said with a smirk. “You didn’t even send a greeting. I wasn’t prepared at all.”

Chen Lang walked up to her, spit out his gum, and pulled a cigarette from his pocket, lighting it with an air of indifference. Normally, he didn’t smoke, but since he was dealing with Bai Luobing, a prop like this was necessary to emphasize his presence.

Taking a deep drag, he exhaled the smoke right in her face, squinting as he spoke.

“I won’t waste words,” he said. “That shopping mall on Pinghu Road—give it to Xiao Mingyue. That’s all.”

Bai Luobing waved away the smoke with an amused expression. Her smile was as captivating as ever as she asked, “And what do I get in return?”

Chen Lang flicked the cigarette, suppressing the urge to cough—this stuff was unbearable. He raised his chin and spoke arrogantly.

“You get nothing. But since I said it, you should respect the Chen family’s face and do as I say.”

Bai Luobing lowered her head slightly, as if deep in thought, revealing her fair, slender neck. She tapped the heels of her shoes lightly against the ground, her expression unreadable.

“Alright,” she said at last, lifting her gaze to meet his. “If you divorce Xiao Mingyue, I’ll give her the mall.”

Chen Lang was stunned.

What kind of condition is this?!

He wanted to agree, of course, but unfortunately, he couldn’t just blurt that out in front of her.

“Don’t be ridiculous! My love for Mingyue is eternal—”

Suddenly, Bai Luobing’s expression shifted. She looked past him, eyes widening in apparent shock.

“Xiao Mingyue?” she gasped.

“Huh? Mingyue?”

Instinctively, Chen Lang turned to look at the door.

Before he could react, he felt something soft and fragrant press against his cheek. At the same time, he heard the sharp click of a phone camera.

It all happened in an instant.

The moment he turned his head, Bai Luobing had leaned in and kissed his face—while capturing the perfect photo on her phone.

When Chen Lang turned back, the doorway was empty. There was no Xiao Mingyue.

He touched his cheek in disbelief.

“You… are you serious?”

Bai Luobing admired the photo on her screen, clearly satisfied. With a swipe, she uploaded it to the cloud. Due to the angle, the image made it look as if Chen Lang had leaned in intentionally, making the entire scene appear even more absurd.

She turned the screen toward him, smirking.

“We both know that honesty is key,” she said playfully. “So tell me, if I were to send this picture to Xiao Mingyue, how do you think she’d react?”

Chen Lang was speechless.

Why do all the heroines keep threatening me with photos lately?!

He actually wanted her to send it. If Xiao Mingyue saw it, she might finally take the initiative to divorce him, pulling the plot back on track.

Unfortunately, since Bai Luobing was asking him directly, he had to maintain his role as the devoted, love-struck fool.

He narrowed his eyes. “Are you seriously trying to blackmail me?”

Bai Luobing shrugged, her smile never fading.

Chen Lang put on a fierce expression. “Did you know someone surnamed Cheng tried to threaten me like this two days ago? And he ended up beaten into a pig’s head by my iron fists—”

Bai Luobing chuckled. “We’re civilized people. No need for violence.”

She leaned closer, her voice dropping to a soft whisper. “I returned this time to clean up some business, but now… I think I’ll take my time.”

She straightened and flashed him another cunning smile. “How about this? You help me take care of some matters, and I won’t send the photo to Xiao Mingyue. If I’m in a good mood, I might even agree to your request about the shopping mall.”

Chen Lang’s eyes darkened. “Do you really think I’ll be threatened so easily?”

“No deal, then?”

“It’s a deal!”

Without hesitation, Chen Lang nodded, proving once again that he was a master at adapting.

And just like that, he followed Bai Luobing into the room.