Chapter 719 Guard the tree and wait for the rabbit - I Became the Rich Second-Generation Villain

Upon hearing the information, Wang Haoran immediately assessed that Qian He Zhenyi and Liu Sheng Yilang would likely have significant roles in the unfolding events. The reason for this conclusion was simple. In narratives involving foreign entities, villains from Fusang often incite the most animosity—something that is universally understood. Wang Haoran was certain that Qian He Zhenyi and Liu Sheng Yilang would have considerable conflicts with the protagonist. He quickly identified these two individuals from Fusang as key subjects for his scrutiny and turned to Ye Wuhen, saying, "Tell me everything you know about Qian He Zhenyi and Liu Sheng Yilang." "Qian He Zhenyi is a beguiling woman, known for her heedless lifestyle. She's rumored to be promiscuous and skilled at deceiving men. If you encounter her, be very careful," Ye Wuhen advised before continuing, "That Liu Sheng Yilang is a male, a lecherous fiend who enjoys tormenting women. His victims are countless; truly, he's a reprehensible scoundrel." Hearing this, Wang Haoran fell into deep thought. He had already deduced that in the imperial capital, there were two protagonists. Besides Ye Fan, there must be another one. Without a doubt, Qian He Zhenyi was intended to oppose Ye Fan. He found Ye Wuhen's description of Qian He Zhenyi possibly inaccurate. In Ye Fan's storyline, while there is a sole female lead, there is no shortage of female supporting characters as maids. Qian He Zhenyi might be one of them. Since Ye Fan has a heavy obsession with cleanliness, if Qian He Zhenyi truly were unscrupulous, she wouldn't qualify as his maid. Hence, Qian He Zhenyi might have a bad reputation but remain virtuous. As for Liu Sheng Yilang's notoriousness, that was likely very true. Such extreme womanizers often target female leads, only for the hero to step in and humiliate them. In other words, Liu Sheng Yilang was probably intended for the other protagonist. Currently, Wang Haoran was aware of three female leads in the imperial capital, namely Mu Nanzhi, Bian Suwen, and Jiang Yun'er. Among these, he felt that Jiang Yun'er, having come from afar, was the most likely target. In other words, by keeping an eye on Jiang Yun'er, he could encounter Liu Sheng Yilang. Wang Haoran had already planned to infiltrate the ranks of foreign experts. Both Qian He Zhenyi and Liu Sheng Yilang were viable options; it was just a matter of choice. Ye Fan, as an old bachelor, is only interested in Fang You Ruo. Even if Qian He Zhenyi were put into his hands, she wouldn't suffer whatever. Moreover, Wang Haoran's high allure made him formidable against female supporting characters like Qian He Zhenyi—nothing to worry about there. However, with Liu Sheng Yilang, it was different. If Wang Haoran didn't stop him, the protagonist would undoubtedly appear as the savior. Weighing his options, Wang Haoran ultimately decided to target Liu Sheng Yilang. The best way to infiltrate the foreign faction was to impersonate one of their strong members. Since Liu Sheng Yilang was a man and Qian He Zhenyi a woman, it would be significantly more natural for a man to imitate another man. Moreover, Liu Sheng Yilang could lead him to the other protagonist. Wang Haoran was quite eager to discover who this other protagonist was. Once the briefing ended, Ye Wuhen also took her leave. Wang Haoran saw her off briefly, then set up a defensive barrier around Mu Nanzhi’s residence to prevent any intrusions. Should anyone attempt to breach it, Wang Haoran would sense it immediately. He instructed Bian Suwen and Mu Nanzhi to refrain from going out. This ensured they would remain safe. Subsequently, Wang Haoran left Mu Nanzhi's house to find out where Jiang Yun'er was staying. He chose not to ask Jiang Yun'er directly, fearing it might disrupt the course of events, ruining the hero rescue scenario meant for the protagonist. Because if he asked, Jiang Yun'er's behavior might change, perhaps feeling eager to see him? Such deviations could delay Liu Sheng Yilang’s intended appearance. Hence, Wang Haoran decided to discreetly search for Jiang Yun'er. Straightforwardly, he found that it was quite easy to learn where Jiang Yun'er resided, given her prominence as the premier Go player from the Republic of Kimchi. Checking news reports, he discovered that Jiang Yun'er was staying at a five-star hotel. Having confirmed her location, Wang Haoran quietly infiltrated the hotel and located Jiang Yun'er's room through clairvoyance. Seizing an opportunity, he knocked out Jiang Yun'er's manager—aunt, read her memories to avoid any slip-ups in conversation, and hid her away, transforming into her likeness. After attaining the Golden Core stage, Wang Haoran could alter his appearance seamlessly, indistinguishable from the original. Only cultivators with much higher capabilities could discern the deception. This skill surpassed any transformation techniques Qian He Zhenyi and Liu Sheng Yilang possessed by far. Once Jiang Yun'er settled into the hotel and had some rest, approaching mealtime, she and her 'aunt' went to dine. Undercover as a woman, Wang Haoran felt a bit awkward, but Jiang Yun'er's aunt was just an ordinary woman with no extraordinary demeanor. It wasn't too difficult to impersonate her. Walking side by side with Jiang Yun'er, flanked by a few bodyguards, they moved toward the hotel restaurant. Throughout the walk, Wang Haoran frequently glanced sideways at Jiang Yun'er. Having not seen her for a while, Jiang Yun'er seemed curvier than during her time in Qingling, with no excess fat. From her aunt’s memories, he learned that Jiang Yun'er had taken up a lot of exercise after returning from Qingling. Such improvements in her figure were naturally due to her fitness routine. Moreover, Jiang Yun'er's flexibility had significantly improved. Her aunt's memories revealed that Jiang Yun'er often practiced splits while honing her Go skills against AI. Apart from that, Jiang Yun'er had become more attentive to her appearance. Her makeup and clothes were carefully chosen, unlike her previous nonchalant style. Compared to her natural look back in Qingling, her current charm was noticeably enhanced. Noticing her ‘aunt's’ curious gaze, Jiang Yun'er spoke in her native language. Wang Haoran, having absorbed her aunt's memories, understood but remained a bit unaccustomed, saying, "When in Rome, speak as the Romans do." “Auntie, why are you staring at me?” Jiang Yun'er repeated in the language of Yan Country. "I realize you’re becoming prettier by the day," Wang Haoran commented with praise. "Auntie, stop teasing me," Jiang Yun'er replied shyly, feeling a bit embarrassed. "Having a boyfriend does make a difference," Wang Haoran playfully continued. Jiang Yun'er’s changes hadn’t gone unnoticed by her aunt, who had inquired about them. Jiang Yun'er confessed to having a boyfriend, though she didn't reveal his identity. Her aunt was quite open-minded, as was common in their culture, and didn’t oppose it. In fact, starting a romantic relationship at eighteen, like Jiang Yun'er, was considered late by their standards. Hearing her aunt’s words, Jiang Yun'er blushed. She had a few close girlfriends with rich romantic experiences, from whom she sought advice on endearing herself to her boyfriend. Reluctant at first, Jiang Yun'er eventually attempted to improve for someone very important to her. These personal endeavors, however, were too embarrassing for her to admit. As Wang Haoran observed Jiang Yun'er’s shy demeanor, he found it amusing and contemplated further teasing. Just then, he sensed a subtle yet significant energy fluctuation nearby. His gaze moved from Jiang Yun'er to the surroundings, quickly spotting the source. "So, it's this little treasure-giving boy," Wang Haoran thought as he recognized a familiar, handsome face, momentarily startled. (End of Chapter)