I Want the Protagonist to Hate Me, So Why Does He Keep Confessing to Me?

The Empress Wendy is a Western fantasy novel about the storm of bloodshed sparked when three of the finest men compete for one woman. Its length, its wondrous magic, and its bizarre twists leave readers amazed.

Ling Yun finds himself inside the book. But he's neither a male supporting character nor a villain, just an unlucky cannon-fodder character, and one whose fate is especially tragic, pitiable, and loathsome.

The System tells him that he must collect hatred points without breaking character. Once he reaches one million, he can leave.

It's hard to make people like you, but getting them to hate you is much easier. He agrees.

But after entering the story, he realizes that the plot seems a little... messed up.

He acts arrogant and tyrannical, does whatever he pleases, stirs up trouble, bullies men and women alike. Ling Yun is certain he'll complete the mission perfectly, maybe even exceed the goal!

But instead, no matter what he does, people mistake it for kindness and tsundere behavior:

"Breaking news: Young Master Ling actually stood up for commoners in front of other nobles! You don't often see a noble so down-to-earth!"

"Breaking news: Young Master Ling secretly had his people compensate for all the damage in the commercial district. The commoners suffered no losses. You don't often see a noble so selfless!"

"Young Master Ling was willing to offend other nobles to rescue a slave from a bully. So touching! You don't often see a noble so kind!"

Before long, the empire's notorious playboy has become a public favorite, and even the emperor has commended him.

Ling Yun: Emmm, you foolish humans. I'll just go find the protagonists!

But...

The tsundere crown prince: "Since you like me so much, I'll reluctantly like you a little too. Just a tiny bit, okay?"

The genius potion-maker: "Brother Yun, you care about me, and I care about you. We're meant for each other."

The villainous major general: "My dear fiancee, when are we getting married?"

The gentle princess: "Sweetie, would you like my help?"

Ling Yun: "...Please, just hate me! My hatred points are almost down to zero!"

#I do bad things to get home, but the more bad things I do, the more wholesome I seem. What is going on?#

#Every day, I scheme up ways to bully the protagonist group, yet somehow the protagonists keep confessing to me.#

Purpose: To inspire