Chapter 49: The Wheelchair-bound Heroine

After the family dinner at the Liu family, Wang Haoran drove away.

Before leaving, to convince the couple who used the excuse of washing dishes but were actually hiding and observing that he was really with Liu Yunshuang, Wang Haoran deliberately shared a deep kiss with her on the sofa.

It wasn’t until Liu Yunshuang couldn’t bear the shyness anymore and pushed Wang Haoran away.

After driving a while from the Liu family, Wang Haoran stopped by the roadside and made a call on his phone.

“Old Mo, how are things going?”

Old Mo’s voice came from the other end.

“Master, the plan went smoothly.”

“We successfully lured the target. He is currently gorging himself.”

“The two cooperated well, but their performance was a bit nervous, and their lines were somewhat exaggerated, even competing to speak.”

“Fortunately, the target didn’t suspect anything.”

“I have instructed them to fully support the target’s show-off, prolonging the time as much as possible.”

“Good!” Wang Haoran said, “It’s all recorded, right?”

“Yes, I specifically arranged for their seats in the middle of the restaurant. Now, five HD cameras are aimed at the target.”

“Good job!” Wang Haoran continued to instruct.

“Make sure to record the entire process clearly!”

“Also, find some acting teachers to teach the two. They will be very useful in the future!”

“Master, understood!”

“Alright, that’s it for now!”

Wang Haoran hung up the phone and drove to a flower shop at the entrance of S University.

This shop was right across from the restaurant where Zhao Dong worked. Before their breakup, Zhao Dong bought flowers for Xu Yan from this shop.

Wang Haoran had previously had Zhao Dong’s whereabouts and relationships investigated and discovered that Zhao Dong frequently visited the flower shop even after the breakup.

With no new girlfriend, Wang Haoran felt something was off and had the florist’s information collected.

A young girl, gentle personality, beautiful appearance, and no boyfriend.

Wang Haoran thought she was likely a heroine, so he decided to check it out in person.

Getting out of the car, he walked into the flower shop.

It was a small shop, with beautiful flowers arranged in the front and on the sides.

The shop wasn’t heavily decorated, just filled with colorful flowers and neatly organized. As soon as Wang Haoran walked in, he was surrounded by the fragrance and a cozy atmosphere.

Though the space was small, it took Wang Haoran a few glances to find the shop owner.

She was surrounded by flowers, quietly reading a book.

Wang Haoran watched her appreciatively.

Lin Qingzhi: Heroine

Martial Strength: 40

Physique: 70

Mental Strength: 200

Affection: 0

“Sure enough, she’s a heroine…”

“But what’s with the off-the-charts mental strength…”

Hearing footsteps, Lin Qingzhi looked up.

She met Wang Haoran’s gaze and smiled.

“Sir, would you like to buy some flowers?”

Lin Qingzhi closed her book and placed it on her lap, then used her hands to turn the wheelchair toward Wang Haoran.

Seeing her pure gaze, Wang Haoran felt a surge of pity.

Of course, he was also touched—Affection +15, great! My 135 charm points are finally paying off!

“Yes, I’d like to buy flowers for my girlfriend.”

“But it’s my first time buying them. Do you have any recommendations?”

Hearing Wang Haoran, Lin Qingzhi looked interested and spoke softly.

“Well, if it’s your first time giving flowers, pink roses are more suitable because traditional red roses are better for couples deeply in love.”

“If your girlfriend doesn’t like bright colors, lilies are also nice.”

“But the best choice is the kind of flower your girlfriend likes the most.”

After hearing Lin Qingzhi’s advice, Wang Haoran smiled “shyly.”

“Well… we just got together, so I don’t know what flowers she likes yet…”

“But my girlfriend always dresses up beautifully, so I think she might like bright and vibrant flowers.”

“Hmm… if it’s vibrant colors… besides red roses, tulips and peonies are also good. Tulips symbolize… while peonies are better for…”

When it came to flowers, Lin Qingzhi spoke clearly and methodically, showing she really understood and loved them.

Her soft and pleasant voice made Wang Haoran enjoy listening, and he occasionally asked questions.

After about forty minutes.

“Uh… sir, your situation is a bit complicated… I personally recommend red roses; they’re the most versatile and have the highest margin for error…”

“Sorry, Miss Lin, for wasting so much of your time… I was overthinking…”

Hearing Wang Haoran apologize, Lin Qingzhi smiled generously, “It’s okay. Men buying flowers for the first time are always like this.”

“Miss Lin, you’re very understanding!” Wang Haoran was very moved. “The red roses are over there, right? Let me push you over and then please wrap them for me!”

Finally, with Lin Qingzhi’s help, Wang Haoran bought a bouquet of flowers for his girlfriend.

Thanking Lin Qingzhi, he left the flower shop.

Back in the car, Wang Haoran placed the flowers on the seat and sighed.

As expected of a heroine, with her stunning looks and elegant demeanor, just being near her made Wang Haoran feel peaceful and calm. It wasn’t until he left that he couldn’t resist using the skill he had seized from Lin Ming.

Suddenly, Wang Haoran heard the system prompt.

[Ding! The protagonist Zhao Dong, despite his efforts, ended up showing off uselessly in front of his ex-girlfriend and rival. Protagonist Halo -100, Host’s Fate +100, Ability Points +10!]

“Not bad… and there’s more to gain today…”

Not only did he raise Lin Qingzhi’s affection to 20 and make her introduce herself, but she also saw him as a “troubled man wanting to deepen the relationship with his beloved.”

The reason Wang Haoran did this was to learn from Zhao Dong’s approach.

Without the plot, Wang Haoran couldn’t tailor his actions as before, so he had to adopt the protagonist’s methods.

Though the protagonist’s method was a bit showy, it was effective.

Zhao Dong bought flowers from Lin Qingzhi for three years, so she likely knew about his “deep affection” during those years.

And her heroine status suggested she’d end up with Zhao Dong.

Wang Haoran immediately thought of a plan: Zhao Dong, using his heartbreak as an excuse, approached Lin Qingzhi, gaining her sympathy while showing his deep affection.

Just like in “The Smiling, Proud Wanderer,” where Ren Yingying was moved by Linghu Chong’s love for his junior sister and fell for him.

Zhao Dong wanted to emulate Linghu Chong.

Would Wang Haoran let Zhao Dong succeed?

You want comfort for your heartbreak, Zhao Dong? Then I’ll have a heartbreak story, even sadder and more dramatic!

Through today’s conversation, Wang Haoran realized that Lin Qingzhi, a literature-loving girl fond of flowers, had a longing for pure and beautiful love, thus favoring “affectionate” men.

So Wang Haoran decided to cater to her tastes.

To better understand Lin Qingzhi and Zhao Dong’s relationship, Wang Haoran used the opportunity of pushing her wheelchair to place a tiny bug on it.

If Lin Qingzhi and Zhao Dong were just friends, that would be ideal. He just needed to ensure they never got together.

If they were already in love, and Lin Qingzhi became Zhao Dong’s tool for showing off and face-slapping… then Wang Haoran would have to take drastic measures.

Although Lin Qingzhi’s background was pitiable, and her pure and gentle demeanor made one want to protect her…

If she became an obstacle in Wang Haoran’s fight against the protagonist, she had to be removed.