How to Survive as a Villain in a Novel

81 – Shenyang (3)

After the 1st son Seo Do-yoon’s speech.

A full-scale social gathering has begun.

“It’s nothing special.”

After taking a quick look around, I swallowed a biscuit topped with cheese and thinly sliced ham in one bite.

It tastes good, but it’s too salty.

As I take a sip of champagne, Seo Ha-eun, who is standing next to me, smiles.

“Sir, do you know how tacky that was just now?”

“Did you eat the biscuit a little tastelessly?”

“No, that’s not it.”

Seo Ha-eun raised her finger and pointed at the people around her one by one.

“That person is Ilsung Group’s successor, Ilsung Foundation Chairman Lee Han-seong. The group’s value is 14 trillion won.”

He wears a gray suit and has a very lively laugh.

“The woman over there is the first granddaughter of the Hankook Ilbo. The successor to the newspaper and broadcasting group, Lee Chae-eun. Her stake is worth 2 trillion won. But her influence on society is dozens of times more.”

Although she is dressed elegantly, she has a sharp look.

In that way, Seo Ha-eun pointed and introduced several characters.

“Chaebols don’t talk much differently, it’s just that the people they talk to are tycoons.”

“Hmm.”

“Let’s give an example. Let’s say two young men with sports cut hair were talking about soccer here today.”

She pointed to a group of men having a heated discussion about soccer on one side.

“Tomorrow, the sports channel that broadcasts soccer broadcasts may change.”

Hmm. I think I know what it feels like.

Even if you say the same thing, the results it brings are on a completely different level.

“For some reason, I’m unlucky.”

Umm. This surging malice.

Has the instinct of a first-class villain sleeping inside me stirred?

Did I hate chaebol this much?

I was quietly worried.

— Thing!

Actually, I guess that wasn’t the reason.

In the distance, I saw Seo Hayun glaring at me, telling me to kill her.

Former student council president Seo Hayoon.

The guy who bullied me from time to time.

Well, I lost my job as student council president, and the influence of Orbis Academy, which I had put so much effort into, would have diminished considerably.

Since she is a quasi-named character in a novel, her hatred has built up quite a lot of malice in me.

– Swish

When I waved my hand at her, the malice surged even more.

Umm. That very angry expression.

I feel good.

As expected, I guess being a villain suits me.

Enjoying Seo Hayoon’s gaze like that.

“You’re from Orbis. I’ve heard a lot about you.”

A smiling face suddenly appeared before my eyes.

Umm. I’m surprised.

The name of the young man with a sly smile is Seo Do-yoon.

“This is Seo Do-yoon, the eldest son of Shenyang Group. Nice to meet you.”

“This is Lee Han from Orbis Academy.”

I held his hand

Unlike his sly smile his his his, his hands his his his are quite strong.

Besides…

‘This guy is playing around?’

I felt a strange flow of magic flow through my hands.

What is this?

It seems a bit like a brainwashing type of magic.

I waited for it to enter my body.

– Paget!

I used my malice to burn it.

“I hope you like the food here.”

The guy smiled kindly, as if he didn’t notice my defense.

But. He is a child of Shenyang.

There’s no way he’s sane.

I tried saying something somewhat aggressive to test his mask.

“The food was a little salty.”

“Ah, oh my.”

He frowns lightly.

His voice seemed to waver a little, but he skillfully put his smile back on.

“Shouldn’t we create potential customers for Shenyang Hospital? Haha. If Lee Han comes too, we’ll definitely give you a discount. Haha!”

A guy who tells really sly jokes.

The guy laughed like that and whispered something to a passing waiter.

And then he smiled brightly at me.

“Then, please enjoy the remaining time in Shenyang comfortably.”

He leaves.

The waiter he had whispered to earlier came and presented new dishes in front of me.

“This is a dish that the Vice President specifically requested. The seasoning has been reduced so it will suit your taste.”

…That’s right.

On the outside, he seems absolutely perfect.

“There are actually a lot of guys I’m in love with.”

Seo Ha-eun whispers next to her.

What nonsense.

When I make a shocked expression, Seo Ha-eun laughs.

Then, Seo Ha-eun’s expression suddenly distorts fiercely.

I turned my gaze to follow her gaze

– Ttogak, ttogak.

The second daughter of Shenyang Group. She is the former Orbis student council president. She was Seo Hayun walking this way.

Her lips opened roughly towards me.

“Lee Han. Where are you coming from?”

Seo Hayun glared at her with a killing intent.

I held her hand and smiled softly

“I’m watching people around, wouldn’t it be a good idea to relax your face?”

Paddeuk.

The veins that stood out on her forehead.

Why is that appearance so nice to see?

‘A lot has happened to this woman.’

I remembered all the indignities I had suffered from her.

But will she really remember what she did?

As far as I know, Seo Hayoon is not that kind of woman.

So, right now, he’s fuming like that right in front of my eyes.

“I will bury you somehow in the name of Shenyang. You better be prepared, right?”

I smiled softly at her as she cried.

For a first-class villain, a declaration of war is no different from a confession.

I opened my mouth lightly.

“Don’t worry too much.”

“…What?”

I whispered into her embarrassed ear.

“I will destroy you and Shenyang with my own hands.”

Seo Hayun shouted a few words and left the social gathering.

Well.

I must have been so pissed off to be in a position to solidify Seo Do-yoon’s successor, but it must have been unbearable for me to show up and criticize him.

“It’s really scary when I see you sometimes, even you.”

“Is that so?”

As I remain blank, servants appear from somewhere and start clearing the table.

And various musical instruments on the podium.

Suddenly, a soft light seemed to shine above her head, and when she looked up, the gorgeous Shangri-La was softly lighting up the ceiling.

The first son, Seo Do-yoon, stands on the podium and opens his mouth with a bright smile.

“I hope you all like this prom. Then, I hope you all stand with your favorite partners.”

People standing together one by one.

The atmosphere had already changed into a ballroom.

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A ballroom where the gorgeous Shangri-La illuminates the surroundings.

It seemed like the conductor was about to start conducting.

Soon, the beautiful melody of string instruments filled the ballroom.

Second- and third-generation chaebol people start twirling around holding each other’s hands as if they are used to this kind of thing.

To be honest, I was a little embarrassed.

Now that I think about it, I’ve never really learned how to dance properly for a position like this.

‘If I follow the atmosphere naturally here, I should be able to sneak out.’

That’s a matter of planning.

I was planning to pretend to blend in with the atmosphere of this place, then leave the ballroom and go find a weak point to reveal Shenyang’s secret.

However, because I was standing so far away, some eyes were already starting to attract attention.

Hmm. It’s difficult.

First of all, should I just grab someone and dance?

I turn my gaze among my companions.

Seo Ha-eun and Ryu Seo-ah were already dancing while holding other people’s hands.

– Merong.

Ryu Seo-ah sticks out her tongue while looking at me.

…Why is he suddenly playing the bad guy position?

By the way, Ryu Seo-ah’s dance is quite amazing.

It looks like he has some experience with this kind of ball.

He probably has the experience of traveling here and there with his father, a professor.

While I was in trouble for a while.

“Hand.”

A sweet voice was whispered in my ear.

I turned my head towards the sound.

Jet-black hair that looks as if the darkness of the whole world has been beautifully sculpted.

Extremely deep jet black eyes.

Contrasting with pure white skin.

Black dress once again.

Han Chae-yoon.

She was holding out her hand toward me, wearing her black lace gloves.

With an infinitely classy, elegant, and deadly stance.

“Hand.”

She whispered again briefly, in a command tone.

That’s just it.

“…”

It was really funny, my heart was pounding.

I absentmindedly held her hand.

She raised the corners of her mouth like a playful black cat, but unlike her expression, she began to move her body gently.

My body moves naturally.

A rhythm that perfectly matches the melody of string instruments.

The eyes that were looking at me are disappearing one by one.

After gently leading me for a while, she whispers in my ear.

“What do you think? Lee Han. It’s not difficult, right?”

“That’s right.”

Crack.

I suddenly felt a dizzying pain in her ear and looked back at Han Chae-yoon.

She laughs brightly.

“You’re cute.”

As always, she is Han Chae-yoon, who has a charm that makes you feel like you’ll be eaten if you let your guard down.

Although I definitely cleared up enough thoughts before leaving.

As we looked into each other’s eyes and danced, I felt happy again.

Maybe that’s why my feelings for her were so deep.

Without realizing it, I gave strength to her hand that was holding her her shoulder her her her.

“Oh my. Have you finally felt like hugging me?”

“No. Rather, I’m glad to see you.”

At my words, Han Chae-yoon smiled slightly.

“Hehe. Me too.”

“I guess you had a hard time in China.”

“A little…? I guess Mr. Lee Han had a hard time too.”

“Me too, a little.”

After that, the conversation dispersed.

We just follow each other’s movements for a while and organize what happens next.

We danced like that in silence for a while.

By the time the first song was finished.

‘Shall we go?’

Han Chae-yoon whispered quietly.

I simply nodded, and we quietly left the ballroom through the back door.