Villain: My Thoughts Are Being Overheard by the Heroines!

Chapter 7: Aunt, Did You Eat Too Many Plums or Something? Are You Okay?!:

Liu Ruoyun frowned. Her beautiful brows furrowed tightly, and her eyes gradually widened.

That voice… it appeared again.

If the first time could be brushed off as an illusion, then this time…

She turned her gaze toward Gu Jinnian, looking left and right, but found nothing unusual. Was it really just her imagination? Could it be because she had been too exhausted recently, and that was why she kept hearing things?

That was the only explanation she could come up with.

She composed herself, set aside her work, and prepared to scold the good-for-nothing rich brat in front of her.

But just as she was about to speak—

That voice appeared again, echoing in her ears!

[Ah, to be honest, out of all the women in this novel, my favorite is this aunt right here. Not only is she gorgeous, but she’s also incredibly capable.]

[But in this brainless novel world, no matter how beautiful or competent you are, it’s pretty much useless.]

[By the end of the plotline, doesn’t she still end up becoming Ye Chen’s wife?]

While scratching his head and pretending to look frightened, Gu Jinnian secretly sighed in his heart.

Ah… what a wonderful woman Liu Ruoyun is. Independent, strong, with a sharp mind unmatched by most women. She had it all—brains, beauty, power. A true all-around champion.

You know what I mean by “all-around,” right? It means all her abilities were maxed out.

By logic, a woman like Liu Ruoyun would never fall for someone like crooked-mouthed Ye Chen.

But…

This novel world is just that dumb!

Such an outstanding woman actually falls for Ye Chen later on—and not just casually. She falls hard. Deeply in love.

It nearly poisoned Gu Jinnian to death.

[According to the original plotline, those old bastards in the Liu family should be making their move soon. Sigh, aunt’s authority in the company is about to be stripped away, but she still doesn’t know it. Poor thing.]

Huh!!?

This voice kept ringing in her ears again and again. Liu Ruoyun wasn’t a fool. Once or twice could be coincidence, but the third time?

She finally realized something—

She could hear Jinnian’s inner thoughts?

Just now, Jinnian said those old men in the Liu family were about to make a move?

And something about stripping her of authority?

What did he mean by that?

Liu Ruoyun’s heart trembled slightly as if something clicked in her mind.

Not long ago, the Liu Group had gone through a major reshuffling. A large number of veteran employees had been transferred out, replaced entirely with new people under the direction of the Liu family elders.

At the time, Liu Ruoyun hadn’t thought anything of it.

But after hearing Gu Jinnian’s thoughts, she began to sense something was wrong.

Something fishy was going on!

Jinnian said she was pitiful—was he talking about this?

Liu Ruoyun raised her fair hand and rubbed her forehead. So many things were happening, she couldn’t process it all at once.

She took a breath and asked coldly, “You… did you kidnap that girl from the Lin family?”

Gu Jinnian didn’t hesitate. He nodded. “Yes.”

Liu Ruoyun saw how straightforward he was and sighed softly, her voice still cool. “Sit down… let’s think of a way to fix this.”

Huh!!?

Gu Jinnian’s mouth twitched. “Fix it? Fix what?”

He was dumbfounded.

This line wasn’t part of the original plot!

Aunt, could you stop adding scenes for yourself?

This is really hard for me!

According to the original plotline, once you found out I kidnapped Lin Zhixin, weren’t you supposed to slap me across the face, scold me harshly, then lock me up for half a month?

Now you’re asking me to sit and even help think of a solution?

Aunt, did you eat too many sour plums or something? Are you okay?!

Liu Ruoyun continued speaking. “The Lin family isn’t easy to deal with. You kidnapped their granddaughter—of course they’ll come after you. How can we not find a solution?”

Gu Jinnian didn’t reply. He was completely dazed. His mind was in chaos.

He didn’t know how to respond at all.

This was bad.

The plotline might be breaking down?

Not only did he not get scolded or beaten, even Aunt’s tone had softened…

If that’s not a breakdown, what is?

Sigh.

Forget it.

It probably doesn’t affect the overall plotline too much. Maybe it’s not a total collapse after all?

Gu Jinnian let out a slow breath, thinking to himself.

Then he sat on the sofa and continued delivering his lines from the original plot, just this time while seated.

“Aunt, I’ll take responsibility for my actions. If the Liu family wants to come after someone, let them come for me!”

Looking at Liu Ruoyun’s exquisite face, Gu Jinnian couldn’t help but feel a little moved.

That beautiful face—no matter how many times he had seen it, it was never enough.

As he continued speaking, his gaze subconsciously drifted downward, taking in the view.

[Aunt’s legs… tsk! Timeless perfection! No matter how many times I look, it’s never enough.]

[Seriously, how does she keep her legs so perfect without even a hint of extra fat? Absolutely flawless!]

…

Hearing that, a faint blush appeared on Liu Ruoyun’s face that hadn’t changed in years.

She felt Gu Jinnian’s eyes glued to her legs while those outrageous thoughts echoed in her mind. It was hard to stay calm.

She silently cursed him in her heart, then subtly pulled her legs back.

Trying her best to stay composed, she said with her usual cool voice, “I’ve prepared a formal gift. This afternoon, you’ll go with me to the Liu family to apologize.”

Yes!

The plotline was back on track!

According to the original story, after the apology came the solitary confinement.

Gu Jinnian was secretly thrilled.

But of course, even if he was happy inside, he couldn’t show it on his face.

So he darkened his expression and acted annoyed, continuing his lines.

“I’m not going. Let them kill me or beat me—do whatever they want. But apologize? Absolutely not.”

He put on the arrogant face of a spoiled young master, his attitude utterly vile.

Kill him, beat him—fine. But he wasn’t apologizing!

At this moment, Gu Jinnian was like a movie star in full form. Every line delivered smoothly, not a single flaw. He played the role of the rich, arrogant young heir to perfection.

But Liu Ruoyun heard something else entirely—

[Tsk! Acting like this feels so damn good!]

[There’s no way I can apologize. If I do, the plotline will collapse!]

[If I don’t go, the Lin family will send Ye Chen to deal with me.]

[Then Ye Chen can show off his “real man” side in front of Liu Ruoyun. I wonder how Aunt will react when she sees him?]

[Right, in the original plot, Liu Ruoyun liked Ye Chen the first time she saw him. Sigh… what a foolish woman.]

Liu Ruoyun’s face flushed red with anger.

What made her furious was that this little bastard dared to call her by name and even call her a foolish woman?

And based on what he said, it sounded like she’d fall for some guy named Ye Chen in the future?

Ye Chen? Who even is that?

She didn’t know him at all!

And besides—she, Liu Ruoyun, the top female CEO of Tongyun City—would fall for some random man?

Her face burned red.

She was furious beyond words!