Chapter 91 - What To Do if You’re the Villain and the Heroine Likes You

He Yunxiao felt that he had indeed fallen into some misconceptions before. He always used modern standards to measure Fan Ziruo's novels. Why should there be a sense of identification? Why is there an expectation? Why should the plot have ups and downs? Because writing novels is about making money. But does Fan Ziruo need to make money? She doesn't. So, why should her work be judged by modern, ancient, or any other standards? As long as she writes happily, isn't that enough? After thinking clearly about all this, He Yunxiao suddenly felt enlightened. "Ziruo, as long as you are happy, then your novels are the best." Hearing He Yunxiao say this, Fan Ziruo looked at him in a daze. For a while, she forgot about the boundaries between men and women and also forgot that her hand was still being held by He Yunxiao. In her heart, there was an indescribable feeling, feeling that it's hard to find someone who truly understands in this world, and she regretted not meeting He Yunxiao earlier... Thinking about her previous attitude towards him, Fan Ziruo stood up from the chair, intending to apologize to him. It was only then that she realized that her hand was still being held by He Yunxiao. With a slightly intoxicated look on her face, she glanced at the hand being held and then at He Yunxiao. No words were spoken. Neither "a gentleman should act appropriately" nor "please be more respectful, young master," were said. It was as if the initiative had been handed over to He Yunxiao. As long as He Yunxiao was willing, he could continue holding her hand. Although the initiative had come to He Yunxiao's side, he was still wary. If it were the He Yunxiao who had just transmigrated, he would have shamelessly taken advantage to the fullest extent. Things that could be taken advantage of had to be taken advantage of, and if they couldn't be taken advantage of, he would create an opportunity to do so. Despite still being shameless, he was selective about it now. With someone like Sister Jiang's character, he would inevitably be shameless to the extreme. Being reserved in front of Sister Jiang would only make him her plaything and a target of ridicule. With Du Meimei and the Antidote Girl, the shamelessness would be limited. Du Meimei could indeed allow him to be shameless without limits, but he had to consider whether she was willing to do so or not. As for the Antidote Girl, she was full of bad intentions, so he had to be shameless to suppress her. If not, he would end up with flavored handkerchiefs. That wouldn't do; it would ruin the original taste. With Nanzhu Wife, He Yunxiao had once been particularly shameless, trying all means to take advantage of her. But now, he knew he was wrong and dared not do so anymore. Lastly, when facing Fan Ziruo... When facing Fan Ziruo, he had to be slightly better than when facing Nanzhu Wife. Mainly because there was less guilt and pressure. In reality, they were quite similar. When facing them, he couldn't be shameless; on the contrary, he had to be serious and upright. So, when Fan Ziruo handed the initiative of holding hands to He Yunxiao, he dared not take further advantage and immediately let go of her hand. Feeling unsure, he stood up to apologize, "I was impulsive and offended Miss Ziruo. I forgot the boundaries between men and women for a moment, please forgive me." [Fan Ziruo's favorability increased from 73 to 73] System, refresh yourself. [Fan Ziruo's favorability increased from 73 to 73] Strange, I apologized to her, why didn't the favorability increase? Could it be that my attitude wasn't sincere enough? Seeing He Yunxiao bow to her, Fan Ziruo felt uncomfortable. Young Master, why do you have to keep a distance from Ziruo in such a way? Apologizing so easily, it makes Ziruo seem like a monster. Remembering why she had suddenly stood up, Fan Ziruo got up from her chair, intending to apologize to him. She then realized that He Yunxiao was still holding her hand. Slightly pouting, as if feeling wronged, she also bent down and said, "Young Master, it's Ziruo who should apologize to you. When we first met, I had a narrow-minded view and a biased attitude towards you. Today, after hearing your words, I realized that Young Master is truly a noble person with great love." He Yunxiao thought for a moment, and didn't retort, because he really did have great love. A person who wants everything, without great love, wouldn't do. Not only does he have great love, but also a big house and a big bedroom. He Yunxiao said, "Writing a novel is telling your own story. As long as you write and enjoy it, other people's opinions don't matter." This time, Fan Ziruo smiled with relief. She said, "So, in Young Master's eyes, it seems that Ziruo's novel is not good after all." Risking a decrease in favorability, He Yunxiao admitted, "Indeed, there are many flaws." [Fan Ziruo's favorability increased from 73 to 73] Phew, that's great! The favorability didn't drop! He Yunxiao was relieved that the thing he feared hadn't happened, which was an unexpected joy. Fan Ziruo said, "Young Master is right. It's most important to write novels according to one's feelings. But Ziruo also hopes that some people will like her novels." "Like who?" "Like... close people, like Sister Yinyun." "Anyone else?" "Also..." Fan Ziruo looked at He Yunxiao, bit her lip, "also some students in the academy." He Yunxiao nodded. So, Fan Ziruo also hoped that some intellectuals would like her books. That's the group of people who have read some books but not a lot. Isn't that the audience for online literature? Speaking of writing online literature, the old eunuch, He Yunxiao, had the right to speak. He promptly promised Fan Ziruo, "No problem. I will teach you to write what everyone loves to read." Fan Ziruo thought to herself, hoping that Young Master would love reading it too. He Yunxiao didn't know what Fan Ziruo was thinking. He maintained his usual seriousness and said, "Ziruo, can I borrow some drafting paper? I need to organize my thoughts first." Partly joking, partly serious, Fan Ziruo replied, "Young Master, even if you want to take the whole study, Ziruo would willingly give it." He Yunxiao only took some drafting paper and left everything else untouched. "I'm not interested in your study. It's a pity that ancient people don't keep their word. They said, 'In the books, there's a beauty', but there's not even a hint of beauty here." Hearing He Yunxiao's words, Fan Ziruo pouted lightly, as if feeling wronged. She sat back at the desk and watched He Yunxiao write on the paper. She had never noticed before, but now, she suddenly felt that the desk was too big. The study wasn't particularly large, yet such a big desk was placed there. It was truly a waste; she needed to find a smaller one. Knock, knock, knock. The sound of knocking came, and the maid's voice came from outside the door. "Miss, Young Master Chu and Miss Chu have arrived." Fan Ziruo responded, "I know," but showed no intention of getting up. After He Yunxiao wrote for a while, Fan Ziruo got up and said, "Young Master, Young Master Chu is here, I'll go and see." He Yunxiao, who was contemplating his teaching plan, responded with a "Hmm" and then said, "Ziruo, do you mind if others know that you write novels?" Fan Ziruo was puzzled, "I don't mind Young Master and Sister Yinyun knowing, but with others... let's not tell them for now." He Yunxiao asked, "Will Chu Xiaoxiao come to listen in?" The situation froze. He Yunxiao said, "Ziruo, go and find Young Master Chu first; I'll tidy up the things on the table." Even He Yunxiao himself hadn't expected that one day, he would have to hide his pursuit of other female leads from Chu Xiaoxiao. Now, Fan Ziruo's favorability towards me has reached 73. It can be said that with a little more effort, I will succeed! I can't let Chu Xiaoxiao ruin everything! When Ziruo's favorability towards me exceeds 76, higher than her favorability towards Chu Fan, then the next step in the plan to save the female lead can begin: lowering the female lead's favorability towards Chu Fan! Fan Ziruo only exchanged a few words with Chu Fan and then brought Chu Xiaoxiao into the study. As usual, Chu Xiaoxiao sat beside He Yunxiao. He Yunxiao had already put away everything related to the novel and was completely absorbed, as if he had been studying for the whole morning.