Daily Life of a Transmigrating Villain

Ye Fan's footsteps echoed in the quiet corridor as he moved, his hand rubbing his temple in frustration.

The rejection still stung—his father's harsh words about the land deal felt like a slap in the face.

Yefa had intentionally not revealed that a government project was soon going to establish on those lands, and Sid had only mentioned that it was related to government schemes, hoping that his father would simply allow him the money. Yet, he didn't even listen and rejected the whole thing as a fraud.

He did not even trust his son, whom he always said he was proud of for breaking into the golden core realm in cultivation.

How could his father be so short-sighted?

He hoped to use this opportunity to do his father a favor—helping him provide the current head, who was Ye Fan's grandfather, with clear support that could make him the next head of the Ye Family.

But now it seemed like his efforts were for nothing. Ye Fan's jaw clenched as he muttered under his breath, " We'll regret this, Father..."

Suddenly, a voice interrupted his thoughts. "What will we regret, Ye Fan?"

He stopped in his tracks, turning to see a woman standing at the end of the hallway. The woman's presence was unmistakable—his stepmother, Li Mei.

She was dressed in an elegant red gown, her dark eyes narrowing as she regarded him.

Ye Fan's face twisted into a frown at the sight of her but given how she always favored him, even showing more care than his own mother who died at young age, he saw a glimmer of hope in her.
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"Mother, you need to listen to me," he said, his tone sharp. There was no affection in his words—only the weariness of someone trying to hold onto the last straw.

Li Mei's eyes flicked over him, a faint sigh escaping her lips before she raised a hand, signaling him to continue. "Tell me, then," she said coolly, her brow furrowing as she awaited his explanation.

Ye Fan hesitated for a moment before speaking, the frustration bubbling up as he recalled the events that had led him here. "I met a man at a nightclub," he began, his voice tense. "He's been spending insane amounts of money—millions of NR—on cab driver just to get in touch with rich people in the city.

And he's looking for investors. Investors who can help with government deals. That's how I found out about this land deal. If we get in on it, we could secure a fortune. And with it, Father's position in the family would grow. He'd be next in line to become the head of the Ye family."

Li Mei remained silent for a moment, processing the information. She looked at her stepson with narrowed eyes. "And what did your father say about it?"

Ye Fan clenched his fists, his irritation creeping back to the surface. "He said that the investment would take too long to pay off, that it would be stagnant for years. He doesn't see the value in it. But I know I'm right. The prices will go up once the government starts their project. And if we secure that deal now, we could make a fortune. It's a perfect opportunity. Father's position would increase, and he'd become the next head of the family. It's all right there, for the taking."

Li Mei folded her arms, her lips pursed in thought. "He said the investment would get stuck for a long time and wouldn't yield quick returns..."

Ye Fan's face contorted in disbelief. "Wh-what?! You agree with him? You're really going to side with him on this?"

His voice rose, frustration clearly evident. "Of course, what would I even expect from a stepmother?! You always act like you care for me, but when it comes down to it, you can't even convince Father to listen to me."

Li Mei's eyes widened slightly, taken aback by his outburst. She hesitated for a moment, then spoke carefully, her voice softening. "How much do you need for this investment, Ye Fan?"

Ye Fan's eyes flashed, his lips curling into a sneer. "Four billion NR."

The shock on Li Mei's face was immediate. She took a sharp breath, her hand instinctively clutching the fabric of her gown. "Four billion?!" she echoed, her voice trembling slightly. "That's far too large an amount! I'm not sure how your father would ever agree to that. No wonder he turned it down."

Ye Fan clicked his tongue in frustration, irritation creeping into his voice. "You think I don't know that? But we both know that once the government starts their project, land prices will soar. If we secure it now, it will be worth ten times that amount in a few years. We can't let this opportunity slip away, as it is natural for the government to try to purchase all the land in bulk."

Li Mei shifted uncomfortably at his frustration, her eyes darting to the ground before meeting his gaze again. "I'm not sure this is the kind of deal your father would approve of, Ye Fan. There's too much risk involved."

Ye Fan gritted his teeth, his voice shaking with anger. "You're useless, just leave me alone!" He stormed off down the corridor, muttering under his breath. "That bitch Natasha will most likely secure the deal first!"

Suddenly, Li Mei's voice cut through the air, cold and sharp. "What did you say about Natasha?"

Ye Fan halted and turned to face her, an annoyed sneer on his face. "Mother, you know about Natasha too? She's already shown interest in this deal. She's always been like that—calculating, always seeking an edge. And now she'll probably get the deal before I do."

Li Mei's eyes widened as the name Natasha registered. She knew her husband's niece well. Natasha was cold, calculating, and extremely ambitious.

But unlike Ye Fan, she had always been far more patient and strategic with her investments. The thought of her securing such a deal made Li Mei uneasy.

"That girl?" Li Mei murmured, the realization settling in. "She's interested in this deal as well?" Her mind raced as she considered the implications.

If Natasha was involved, then there was something deeper to this land deal than Ye Fan had even realized.

Li Mei turned away, her face betraying a hint of concern. She took a moment to compose herself, her fingers tapping against her lips in thought. "Ye Fan, when do you need this money?"

Ye Fan's gaze flickered with hope. "Five days," he said. "I need to get it in five days, or the deal will be lost."

Li Mei's eyes narrowed. "Five days..."

She paused, then looked back at him, a cold glint in her eyes. "Fine. I'll arrange something. I'll contact my father's associate and I'll get the money as soon as possible, but I want to personally meet that man to confirm he is not a swindler"

Ye Fan clenched his jaw but nodded. "I'll handle that, Mother. I just need the money and will arrange meeting as soon as possible."