Starting with a system

Longguo, Luochuan City.

Luxury suburban villa, second floor.

"Hiss... my head hurts."

Bai Ze felt an intense pain in his head. His fingers trembled, and the red wine glass in his hand fell to the floor. The crimson liquid spilled onto the white carpet, soaking a large area.

Bai Ze lifted his gaze, scanning the room. Above him hung a luxurious crystal chandelier, and the floor was covered with a massive, plush carpet...

He frowned, muttering to himself, "No... this isn't my room."

His eyes fell to his feet, noticing the polished leather shoes. His brows furrowed deeper.

"No way, I've never worn leather shoes... too old-fashioned."

He was clearly a vibrant university student. Why would he wear such shiny, formal shoes? It didn't suit him at all.

He remembered it should be the fifteenth day of the Lunar New Year. The holiday was almost over, and a bunch of relatives were at his house, nagging him endlessly.

A few bratty kids were rummaging through his room, breaking his limited-edition figurines. It was driving him crazy...

How did things end up like this?

Bai Ze glanced around the unfamiliar environment, then down at his neatly pressed suit and polished leather shoes.

Nothing made sense.

Who dressed him up like an adult?

The only explanation he could think of—someone had kidnapped him and changed his clothes...

Suddenly, a mechanical voice echoed in his mind.

[Ding...]

[Villain System has found a suitable host.]

[System activating...]

[Loading system data...]

[System activation complete.]

Bai Ze's body stiffened.

"This... damn, is this a transmigration?"

A Villain System? A thoughtful Villain System?

As a seasoned web novel reader, Bai Ze was no stranger to systems and transmigration stories.

In fact, he'd long grown tired of his dull life. He often fantasized about owning a powerful system, living a dazzling, extraordinary life.

But... a Villain System? That sounded completely different from the usual face-slapping, overpowered systems.

Villain... did that mean—

[System binding complete. Delivering content.]

As the system's voice echoed, a flood of information poured into Bai Ze's mind. The text flashed like a slideshow, swirling in his brain before finally settling down.

Bai Ze clutched his head, grumbling,

"Damn... transmigrating is one thing, but why are the fonts different sizes? My brain's about to explode."

[Replying to host: Bold text represents chapter titles.]

The mechanical voice unexpectedly carried a hint of mischief... along with a trace of disdain.

Bai Ze rolled his eyes dramatically, still holding his head.

"I... freaking know that. I was just complaining."

Through the information, Bai Ze learned he had transmigrated into a trashy urban novel titled "The Invincible Adopted Son: Hero Saves Beauty at the Start."

His character was a villainous rich second generation. Both parents were alive, wealthy, and influential. He was currently a sophomore at Luochuan University, majoring in Acting with a double degree in Business Administration. Genius-level intellect. Handsome. Talented.

Unlike typical villain characters, this Bai Ze survived all eight hundred chapters without dying—

Because... he was thrown in prison by chapter three and sentenced to life, sewing shoes for the rest of his days.

In the final chapters, the male and female leads even visited him in prison, hand in hand, just to mock him.

Bai Ze reviewed the chapter titles in his mind:

Chapter 1: Engagement Banquet, Paranoid Rich Second Generation Kidnaps Stunning Heroine.

Chapter 2: Hero Appears, Rescuing the Beauty.

Chapter 3: Evil Never Triumphs, Villain Falls Into the Law's Net.

He couldn't help but sigh—

His character actually occupied the novel's golden three opening chapters. No wonder the system picked someone as talented and handsome as him.

Bai Ze raised his middle finger into the air.

"Screw you, author. Kidnapping and hero saves beauty? What kind of garbage plot is this?"

Bai Ze never expected that after finally experiencing a transmigration, he'd end up in such a tragic character.

However... since he was here now—

He would rewrite this paranoid villain's fate.

As a wealthy second-generation villain, he should have been living a life of luxury, doing whatever he pleased. But to ruin his entire life over a woman?

Ridiculous!

To be fair, after sorting through the character's storyline, Bai Ze didn't think this villain was truly evil. He was just... a little paranoid.

His love for the female lead was deep—so deep that he humbled himself into the dust.

He wanted to keep her by his side, but unfortunately, the male lead was the author's beloved son. From the very first chapter, the male and female leads were engaged—childhood sweethearts.

Meanwhile, Bai Ze had only ever admired the female lead from afar.

Before the kidnapping, she didn't even know he existed.

The author painted Bai Ze as a stubborn, obsessive straight man. Unable to accept the engagement, he ordered his men to kidnap the female lead before the banquet started.

He locked her in a luxurious suburban villa, hoping his meticulous care would move her—dreaming of spending the rest of his life with her.

Pathetic.

Not only was the female lead terrified, but the male lead found the hideout within twelve hours and came to the rescue.

The male lead's combat skills were off the charts.

If the author exaggerated, he could fight a hundred men alone.

If not, he'd still have no trouble taking down eight at once.

As for Bai Ze?

He got beaten black and blue, lost four teeth, broke a few ribs, and ended up sewing shoes in prison for life.

Even behind bars, he never stopped calling out the female lead's name—a lovesick fool through and through.

Recalling the novel's plot, Bai Ze unknowingly walked to the mirror. His body froze.

He couldn't help but shout,

"Holy shit."

The book barely described his appearance—just one word: handsome.

If two words? Very handsome.

"I didn't expect I'd be this good-looking... even better than before I transmigrated."

But now that his reflection was right in front of him—

This face could only be described with one phrase:

The most handsome man in the world.

His fingertips brushed against his cheek as he studied himself seriously.

Slightly upturned lashes framed a pair of seductive peach blossom eyes, clear and bright like spring water. His nose was straight, and his lips naturally carried a faint rosy hue.

He stood at 189 centimeters—long legs wrapped in tailored trousers, a slim waist, broad shoulders, and a narrow back.

Bai Ze shook his head, clicking his tongue.

"With looks like this... I could charm entire nations, and I went to be a damn simp? What a waste!"

"If I'm gonna fall... I should fall into an entire forest—not hang myself on one tree."

Bai Ze inspected himself from head to toe.

Flawless. A walking temptation.

He leaned closer to the mirror, pulling down his lower eyelid.

Hmm?

Dark circles?

He looked... a little weak.

Probably from lack of rest.

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"System, do I have a health check function?"

[Yes, host. Would you like to activate the Villain Physical Enhancement Package (Beginner Edition)?]

Bai Ze's eyes lit up,

"Activate! Give me the best body in the world!"

"Knock, knock, knock... Knock, knock, knock."

A series of knocks interrupted Bai Ze, who was still admiring his godly appearance.

He opened the door.

A chubby round face under a baseball cap appeared before him.

Bai Ze's first reaction was—who the hell is this?

After three seconds, the memory finally clicked.

This guy was the butler's son—technically his subordinate.

"Young Master."

Bai Ze quickly recalled the novel's plot, adjusting his demeanor.

He responded indifferently, "Hmm, what's the matter?"

"Uh... Lin Yuxi has already been..."

Kidnapped and brought back.

Before the subordinate could finish, Bai Ze's vision darkened.

The next second, a futuristic, translucent blue panel popped up right before his eyes.

Great.

The system wasn't even fully sorted out yet—now this mess?

He glanced at the subordinate and waved him off.

"Whatever it is, we'll talk later."

Bang!

The door slammed shut.

A gust of wind swept past, leaving the subordinate frozen in place—utterly confused.

Bai Ze stood where he was, his gaze fixed on the floating panel.

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[Character Panel]

Host: Bai Ze

Age: 19

Looks: 101

(Note: Max score is 100)

Combat Power: 20

(Note: Passing score is 60)

Villain Fortune Value: -500

Villain Points: 0

Items/Skills: None

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Bai Ze scanned the stats.

Damn... This face really is off the charts.

He wasn't just handsome—he broke the damn scale.

The system's voice chimed in playfully:

"Gave you one extra point, in case you're not proud enough."

Bai Ze chuckled.

"Beautiful!"

Unlike those stingy systems that deducted points to keep their hosts humble—

This one really understood him.

But...

His eyes shifted to the Combat Power: 20.

What the hell?

Even if he was a spoiled rich second generation, living in luxury with chauffeurs and servants, how could his body be this weak?

Shouldn't top-tier rich kids have private fitness coaches and nutritionists on call?

No wonder he looked so damn frail.

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[Host, you—]

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Before the system could finish, Bai Ze's expression suddenly shifted.

A terrible thought crossed his mind.

He spun toward the mirror, tugging his shirt out of his trousers with trembling fingers.

With a pounding heart, he lifted the hem—his eyes darted toward his reflection.

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"Holy shit! Holy shit! Holy shit!"

He screamed out three times in a row.

A faded scar stretched across his waist—harsh and glaring against his pale skin.

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He was missing a kidney!

Bai Ze's face twisted in disbelief.

"What kind of villain loses a kidney before the story even starts?!"

No wonder he was weak!

No wonder he had dark circles!

This damn author nerfed him before the game even began!