Novel Full Chapter 90: The Villain Becomes the Hero
Chapter 90: The Villain Becomes the Hero
Inside the shipping container, silence filled the air.
The three captives sat tied up, each lost in their own thoughts.
Yun Wanhe glanced between Chi Lingxi and Bai Xue before forcing a reassuring smile.
"Don’t worry. We’ll make it out of this."
Neither woman responded.
Chi Lingxi kept her head lowered.
Bai Xue simply stared at the floor.
Being completely ignored made Yun Wanhe frown.
[...Strange. Chi Lingxi has never ignored someone before. She must just be terrified.]
Before he could say anything else...
Bang!
A loud crash echoed from outside.
Then another.
"AH!"
"Get him!"
"Who the hell are you?!"
Metal clanged against metal.
Punches landed.
Kicks echoed throughout the warehouse.
Someone screamed.
Another man cried out in pain.
The sounds of a fierce battle continued one after another.
Chi Lingxi’s eyes widened.
"Could... Could it be my grandfather?"
She whispered hopefully.
She knew just how powerful her grandfather was.
Yun Wanhe didn’t question it.
After all...
In his previous life, that very man had become his master before his ascension.
Outside...
The battle looked intense.
In reality...
It was complete chaos for an entirely different reason.
Shen Tian was trying his hardest not to laugh.
The "fighters" were dramatically smashing metal pans together.
Some pretended to be thrown through crates.
Others rolled across the floor while shouting exaggerated battle cries.
One even spun around before falling over for no reason whatsoever.
Shen Tian almost broke character.
"They’re enjoying this way too much..."
Even his system couldn’t help commenting.
[Host... this is... certainly a unique strategy.]
Shen Tian ignored it and continued acting.
After nearly ten minutes...
The noises finally stopped.
The men hurriedly applied fake bruises and fake blood to themselves before collapsing across the warehouse floor.
Moments later...
The shipping container doors slowly creaked open.
Blinding light poured inside.
The entire warehouse was now illuminated.
Standing in the entrance...
Was Shen Tian.
He looked around with concern.
"Are you three alright?"
"You?!"
Yun Wanhe’s eyes widened.
The moment he saw Shen Tian...
His mood instantly worsened.
He couldn’t explain why.
He just couldn’t stand him.
[...Ugh. I seriously hate this guy.]
Chi Lingxi heard every word.
For the first time...
She looked at Yun Wanhe with visible disgust.
’Even now... The man who just risked his life to save us... You’re thinking about him like that?’
Beside her...
Bai Xue quietly scoffed.
’Hopeless.’
Shen Tian quickly walked over and untied everyone.
Once their restraints fell away, he helped each of them to their feet.
Chi Lingxi rubbed her sore wrists.
"Thank you... Thank you so much."
Shen Tian smiled reassuringly.
"I’ve already called the police. I’ll make sure all of you get to the hospital safely."
Before anyone could say another word...
Bai Xue suddenly threw herself into Shen Tian’s arms.
She hugged him tightly.
Her face buried against his chest.
"Thank you... My hero... If you hadn’t come... We would’ve been sold somewhere..."
Shen Tian gently patted her back.
"It’s over now. You’re safe."
Watching this...
Chi Lingxi couldn’t help blushing slightly.
’Should I have thanked him like that too?’
Yun Wanhe clicked his tongue.
"Hmph. What’s so impressive about this? If I still had my cultivation... I could’ve done the same thing." He muttered under his breath.
As everyone walked out of the shipping container...
Chi Lingxi gasped.
The warehouse floor was covered with unconscious kidnappers.
Weapons were scattered everywhere.
Crates had been smashed apart.
It looked like a battlefield.
’He...Did all of this himself?’
She stared at Shen Tian with newfound admiration.
Yun Wanhe, however, noticed something odd.
He crouched beside one of the "injured" kidnappers.
His nose twitched.
"Why does that blood smell like ketchup?’"
His brows furrowed.
Just as he reached out to touch it...
WEE-OOO! WEE-OOO!
Police sirens echoed outside.
Red and blue lights flashed through the warehouse windows.
Yun Wanhe immediately stood up.
A single officer ran in.
A stunning policewoman.
Ruan Yizhen held her pistol firmly as she swept the room.
"Police! Is everyone alright?"
Seeing her arrive...
Shen Tian secretly smiled.
"Perfect timing."
She had played her part flawlessly.
Yun Wanhe’s eyes wandered toward Ruan Yizhen.
[Another beauty... Why are there suddenly so many beautiful women around me in this life? None of them appeared in my previous one...]
A grin slowly formed inside his mind.
[Maybe... I’m naturally attracting beauties this time around.]
Chi Lingxi heard every word.
She silently rolled her eyes.
’Yeah... I’m definitely staying away from him at school from now on.’
"I’d call for backup, Officer," Shen Tian said as he walked over.
"You’re going to have a lot of arrests tonight."
Ruan Yizhen gave a professional nod before raising her radio.
"I need additional units at my location," she said, doing her best to sound authoritative.
"Requesting immediate backup."
She lowered the radio.
"I’ll stay here and secure the scene."
Shen Tian nodded.
"Good. I’ll take the victims to the hospital. They’ll probably need to be checked over anyway."
"Thank you for your help... citizen."
Ruan Yizhen tried her best to maintain a serious expression.
Unfortunately...
She was just too adorable.
The moment nobody was paying attention, Shen Tian casually walked past her and gave her a quick pinch on the butt.
Ruan Yizhen’s entire face turned bright red.
She quickly coughed into her fist, pretending nothing had happened.
’Bad man...’
She complained inwardly while secretly fighting back a smile.
Shen Tian acted as though he hadn’t done anything.
He turned toward the three rescued captives.
"You three, come with me. I’ll drive you to the hospital."
Chi Lingxi gave a grateful nod.
"Thank you."
Bai Xue naturally moved to Shen Tian’s side without hesitation.
Yun Wanhe followed behind them in silence.
Of course...
He wasn’t getting into Shen Tian’s car because he trusted him.
[I’m only going... To make sure this guy doesn’t try anything with Chi Lingxi.]
He glanced at Shen Tian’s back suspiciously.
[I’m watching you, bastard.]
Chi Lingxi was really really judging him now...
. . .
Arriving at the hospital...
Shen Tian stepped through the entrance and immediately noticed something different.
The children he had met during his last visit all looked noticeably healthier.
Their faces had regained color.
Some were even running around the pediatric ward with smiles on their faces.
Seeing him arrive, one little girl pointed excitedly.
"Big brother is here!"
The other children turned at the same time.
"It’s really him!"
They all rushed over and surrounded Shen Tian.
He couldn’t help but smile.
"Easy, easy..."
He crouched down until he was at eye level with them.
"So, how’s everyone doing?"
"We’re feeling better!"
"My doctor said I can go home soon!"
"I don’t have to stay in bed anymore!"
The children excitedly talked over one another.
Shen Tian patiently listened to every single one of them.
Meanwhile, nurses escorted Chi Lingxi, Bai Xue, and Yun Wanhe away for examinations.
After playing games with the children for a while, Shen Tian secretly handed each of them some spending money.
"Go buy yourselves something you’ve always wanted."
The children stared at the money with sparkling eyes.
"Thank you, big brother!"
The nurses smiled warmly.
Even several doctors who recognized Shen Tian walked over to greet him.
After exchanging a few words, Shen Tian stepped into the elevator.
The doors quietly closed.
A short while later...
Ding.
The elevator arrived at the VIP floor.
He walked past Bai Xue’s room.
Then Chi Lingxi’s.
On the lower floors...
Yun Wanhe had been placed in a standard security room reserved for troublesome patients under police supervision.
He was getting his butthole checked...
Eventually, Shen Tian stopped in front of another door.
Knock.
Knock.
"Come in."
A healthy, energetic voice answered from inside.
Shen Tian smiled before opening the door.
The moment Cao Huo Er looked up...
The fork slipped from her hand.
Clink.
"...Young Master Shen..."
Her eyes widened.
The man who had completely changed her life was standing before her.
The pale, hopeless woman from before was gone.
Her hair had grown longer.
Color had returned to her face.
She looked healthier than ever.
Without thinking, she hurried over.
Shen Tian met her halfway.
The two shared a brief, warm hug.
"It’s been a while. I’m sorry I haven’t visited. I’ve been tied up with work."
Cao Huo Er immediately shook her head.
"No... No... You’ve already done more than enough for me."
Her eyes became slightly moist.
"I’ll actually be discharged in just a few days."
Shen Tian smiled.
"I’m glad."
He looked her over before nodding in satisfaction.
"You really are recovering well."
Then he spoke seriously.
"Once you’re discharged... I’d like to officially invite you to work for me."
Cao Huo Er blinked.
"...Work?"
Shen Tian nodded.
"I need someone I can trust. I want you to become the head maid of one of my estates. I’ll make sure you’re treated well. And no one will ever bully you again."
Cao Huo Er lowered her head.
A warm smile appeared on her face.
"I’d like that. But... I don’t need a huge salary."
She awkwardly scratched her cheek.
"I think... thirty thousand yuan a month would already be more than enough for me—"
Before she could finish...
Shen Tian smiled.
"Three hundred and fifty thousand."
"...Per month."
Cao Huo Er froze.
"...Huh?"
She stared at him in complete disbelief.
"I-I think you accidentally added an extra zero..."
Shen Tian simply laughed.
"No. I added several. You’ve earned it."
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(Author Note: IMPORTANT!)
ALL SUPER GIFTS (Magic Castle, Space Ship, Golden Gachapon) = MORE ChapterS!