Chapter 18: The Peculiar Father

"No way, no way. If you call me that, where will my dignity and authority as a homeroom teacher go?" Song Zhenyu shook her head.

"If there are others around, of course I'll call you Ms. Song. But in private, can't I call you 'sister'? Is that too much to ask?" Wang Haoran pretended to be disappointed.

"Well... okay then," Song Zhenyu conceded after some thought.

Since Wang Haoran would be driving her home after evening classes, it would be awkward to maintain just a teacher-student relationship. Having the 'sister' designation would make their interactions more comfortable, and besides, having such a handsome 'younger brother' who could take care of herself and replace light bulbs was an advantage. Why not enjoy it?

"Then it's settled. Zhenyu Jie," Wang Haoran said happily.

*Ding! The host has established a social bond with the female lead, Song Zhenyu, influencing the original plot. Villain points increased by 200. Chu Bai's protagonist aura decreased by 10. The host's villain aura increased by 10.*

More rewards?

Wang Haoran was even more pleased.

After chatting with Song Zhenyu for a while, Wang Haoran bid her farewell. It was nearly eleven o'clock at night—staying over wasn't an option as she wouldn't be comfortable with it.

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Returning to the Wang family villa, Wang Haoran found a rotund middle-aged man lounging on the sofa in the hall.

This man, who bore a resemblance to Wang Haoran, though now quite overweight, had been a handsome guy in his youth. He was Wang Haoran's father, Wang Xiang.

Seeing his father's appearance, Wang Haoran felt a surge of anxiety. He hoped he wouldn't end up like that in his middle age!

"Son, you're back! I missed you so much!" Wang Xiang exclaimed, jumping up from the sofa and giving Wang Haoran a big hug.

Wang Haoran opened his mouth but couldn't bring himself to say "Dad," so he just forced a smile.

"Did you go to a hotel yesterday?" Wang Xiang asked, his face serious, diving straight into the subject.

"Wow, he even reported me! I'm firing him tomorrow!" Wang Haoran thought. He had specifically instructed the driver to keep quiet, but the driver had betrayed him.

"Don't blame him. I forced him to tell me. It's hard to find a reliable driver these days. Forget it," Wang Xiang waved dismissively.

The driver of the Cullinan had been with the Wang family for ten years, and Wang Xiang trusted him implicitly.

"Yes, I went to a hotel yesterday with a girl. What do you want to do about it?" Wang Haoran came clean, ready for whatever might come.

Not retaliating was not the style of a villain. Even if the opponent was his father, Wang Haoran wouldn't back down easily. Though his combat power was below average, his father's was likely even lower. It was uncertain who would win in a real fight.

To Wang Haoran's surprise, Wang Xiang's serious expression suddenly turned into a broad smile. He patted Wang Haoran's shoulder and said, "Good job, son!"

"Eh?!" Wang Haoran was stunned.

Wang Xiang, spitting out words with enthusiasm, continued, "When I was eighteen, your mother was already pregnant with you! Now that you're eighteen and haven't had a girlfriend before, I thought something was wrong with you. I was even considering taking you for a check-up. But now it seems that won't be necessary."

To Wang Xiang and his wife, their son being so excellent meant many girls would like him. It was abnormal that Wang Haoran hadn't had a relationship until now!

Wang Haoran was at a loss for words, observing his father's reaction.

Wang Xiang handed Wang Haoran a card and said, "This is a black-gold VIP card for the five-star hotel you visited. Keep it safe. You won't need to book a room in advance in the future."

"Also, since dating can be expensive, I'll deposit five million into your account tomorrow. If you run out, just call me. If I'm busy and can't answer, you can ask your mom."

"Anyway, I need to share this good news with your mother. She'll be even happier than I am!"

With that, he dialed his wife's number. Soon, the couple began discussing their son's new relationship with great joy.

As for worrying about Wang Haoran's studies? That wasn't a concern. Not only were his grades excellent, but with the Wang family's connections, even if he scored zero in exams, they could get him into a top university or even send him abroad for further studies.

Holding the black-gold card, Wang Haoran had a strange expression. 

Indeed, a villain's family was exceptionally harmonious and friendly. Instead of reprimanding their son for misdeeds, they praised him and made conditions even better for his adventures. It was truly something!

However, after thinking it over, Wang Haoran realized it made sense. After all, he was a villain!

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After washing up, Wang Haoran returned to his room. It was almost midnight, but instead of resting, he took out the notebook borrowed from Xu Muyan and carefully studied the handwriting.

Soon, he was able to imitate it with such accuracy that Xu Muyan herself might find it hard to distinguish.

Having finished this, Wang Haoran took out his phone.

There were several messages from Wen Jing. Judging by the time, they were sent after she got home.

"Darling, what are you doing?"

"Have you arrived home?"

"Darling, I finished my shower, but I can't sleep. My mind is full of you, and I just can't fall asleep."

"Why aren't you replying? Do you find my messages disturbing?"

"Darling, I'm sorry. I won't disturb you anymore." (with a sad face emoji)

...

These messages exuded a strong "clingy" vibe.

Wang Haoran was both dumbfounded and a bit disoriented.

Shuizhe High School was known for its many beautiful girls, and there were several school beauties.

Wen Jing might not be the most famous, but she was quite attractive. If she were at another school, she'd definitely be a school beauty.

Even in Shuizhe High School, many boys liked Wen Jing, and she received her share of love letters.

It was surprising to see a beauty like her acting so clingy behind the scenes. If this got out, it would definitely shock many students.

"Do something for me tomorrow," Wang Haoran had no interest in chatting and sent a straightforward message to Wen Jing.

"Darling, tell me quickly. I'll make sure to do it well!" Wen Jing replied almost immediately.

"During the first evening self-study tomorrow, you..." Wang Haoran began to draft the message.