But I'm the Villain

World One: Sinister Illegitimate Son x Disabled, Untouchable Beauty

To move Gu Chengyan, his pursuer planned a ridiculous hero-rescues-beauty stunt.

The ridiculous part was that the pursuer not only failed to stir the heart of the untouchable beauty, but injured his leg, leaving Gu Chengyan unable to stand again and forcing him to travel overseas for treatment.

They say the pursuer felt so guilty that he couldn’t face Gu Chengyan anymore, but missed him so desperately that he later found a substitute who looked just like him.

In fact, Gu Chengyan had already had feelings for him. When he returned home, he felt betrayed and bullied and tormented the substitute in every way, never imagining that the pursuer and the substitute had already fallen for each other.

In the end, everything Gu Chengyan had done was exposed. His reputation was ruined, and he landed behind bars.

System: “Sweetie, to get the most energy, you’d better make your pursuer utterly devoted to you.”

Gu Chengyan looked at the System, at a loss for words. “He broke my leg, humiliated me, ruined my reputation, cost me my inheritance, and still wants to be with me? Are you a Villain Redemption System or a Scumbag Defense System?”

We villains have always paid back every slight.

World Two: Smiling Tiger, Benevolent Emperor x Cold Beauty, Corrupt Powerbroker

The Great Qi dynasty has lasted for more than two centuries, but now the nation’s fortunes are waning.

Powerful clans and aristocratic families are deeply entrenched within the court. The Xiongnu and Quanrong in the north covet the rich lands of the Central Plains, while disasters ravage the regions of the southwest, far from the capital.

Gu Chengyan comes from a prestigious family. At a young age, he has risen to a position second only to the emperor, yet he envies the capable, persecutes loyal officials, and skims off every last coin in his corrupt dealings.

In the end, when the dynasty falls, the enraged people tear him apart and devour him.

The System tentatively asks, “There aren’t any enemies in this world. Should we just be loyal officials?”

Gu Nan’s voice carries a smile. “But I’m a villain.”

A villain saves a nation differently from a loyal official.

Be unpredictable and mercurial, so the aristocratic families live in constant fear and don’t dare cause trouble.

Be bold about lining your pockets, so corrupt officials are forced to give back nine-tenths of what they steal.

Seek immortality and elixirs, devote yourself to the Dao, and use your birthday as an excuse for massive construction projects. Build up the border defenses and whatever else needs fixing.

Last, and most importantly, become richer than the nation itself, a mobile bank the emperor can behead whenever he likes.

But later...

“I did all that, so there’s no reason I should still have to take the Imperial Phoenix Seal. System!”

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