I Became the Rich Second-Generation Villain
Chapter 198:

It was a tricky situation.

Listening to Qiu Qianwei's detailed introduction, Wang Haoran couldn't help but sigh. His originally outstanding charm value had no effect on this " anomaly," Ji Shuiyao. It was not easy to deal with her.

On the side, Ji Shuiyao was still staring at him seriously.

"I happen to have a mask, here you go," Qiu Qianwei took out a spare new mask from her bag for him to cover his face.

With a feeling of annoyance, Wang Haoran put on the mask.

Only then did Ji Shuiyao look away, turning to Qiu Qianwei beside her.

"Tomorrow, I and my colleagues from the research institute are going to explore a newly discovered and unknown marine area. Do you want to come and take a look?"

"I'm busy with something, so I can't go," Qiu Qianwei replied. She had already achieved her ultimate dream in music, and her focus on music was much less than before. Right now, she just wanted to spend time with her beloved and didn't want to go anywhere else.

"When our team from the institute explored, we took many beautiful photos of the ocean. It's the most beautiful scenery in the world. Let me show you," Ji Shuiyao persisted, eager to share the beauty with her sister.

With that said, she immediately took out her phone and showed Qiu Qianwei some photos to admire.

After looking at them, Qiu Qianwei just thought the scenery was nice and didn't have the desire to go there herself.

What Ji Shuiyao described earlier was too exaggerated.

But it was normal; Ji Shuiyao specialized in marine biology and had a kind of obsession with the ocean.

"Sixth sister, I..." Qiu Qianwei was about to refuse.

"Wow, such a beautiful ocean!" Wang Haoran exclaimed, staring at the photos on Ji Shuiyao's phone, seemingly mesmerized.

"You also like the ocean?" Ji Shuiyao's serious face showed a hint of surprise.

"Yeah, I've always longed for the ocean since I was a child. I'm very curious about the ocean world, especially whether there are mermaids in the ocean." Wang Haoran started to make up stories to cater to her interests.

"Mermaids are just a legend. Whether such creatures exist in the world is still a mystery. But this is one of the directions I have always been committed to exploring." Ji Shuiyao's face was full of the enthusiasm of a scientific researcher.

And with Wang Haoran's words, Ji Shuiyao's gaze towards him softened slightly.

[Ding, female lead Ji Shuiyao's favorability towards the host increases by 10, current total favorability is 10 (friendly)]

[Ding, the host influences the plot direction, gains 400 villain points!]

"Miss Ji, can I follow your team to take a look?" Wang Haoran asked, taking advantage of the situation.

"Sure," Ji Shuiyao nodded.

"Sister, I want to go too," Qiu Qianwei, seeing Wang Haoran wanting to go, naturally changed her mind and followed suit.

...

Several days later, a research ship appeared in an unknown marine area in the subtropics.

Wang Haoran, Qiu Qianwei, Ji Shuiyao, and some researchers stood on the deck, looking at the scenery of this unknown marine area.

Suddenly, a small figure ran out of the cabin and appeared in everyone's sight.

"Xiao Chen, why did you come too?" Qiu Qianwei exclaimed in surprise.

"Since Sister didn't take me, I hid in the research ship and followed myself." Lin Chen said proudly.

"Now that you're here, behave yourself and don't cause any trouble for me," Ji Shuiyao said.

"Sister, not only will I not cause you trouble, maybe I can help you!" Lin Chen said confidently.

"As long as you don't cause me trouble, that's good enough. Setting aside other matters, arranging your accommodation is already a problem," Ji Shuiyao replied.

"I'm staying alone anyway, so let him stay with me," Wang Haoran smiled and looked at Lin Chen, saying to Ji Shuiyao.

"Okay," Ji Shuiyao nodded.

"Big brother, why are you here too?" Lin Chen looked at Wang Haoran. His heart couldn't help but throb a bit.

Before meeting Wang Haoran, his pretending life was going smoothly, but after meeting Wang Haoran, he always felt restricted. He was like his nemesis.

"I naturally came here openly," Wang Haoran joked with a smile.

Lin Chen's sudden appearance caused a little commotion, but it quickly subsided.

The research ship continued to advance towards the depths of an unknown marine area.

According to the planned route, they would arrive at the designated exploration point tomorrow.

By then, they could dive into the sea for exploration. If everything turned out well, they could start collecting marine biological specimens.

Night fell.

Listening to the even breathing coming from beside him, Lin Chen quietly got up and walked out of the cabin.

Just as Lin Chen left the cabin, Wang Haoran suddenly opened his eyes.

Wang Haoran didn't get up. He wanted to see Lin Chen's movements, just using his eyes was enough.

Lin Chen quietly entered the warehouse where he had hidden diving equipment before. He took out a specially marked diving suit, hid it in an inconspicuous corner of the warehouse, and covered it with debris.

This diving suit looked the same as the others on the surface, but its function was completely different.

Because this was something he exchanged for a lot of points in the system's shop - a super diving suit!

After wearing the super diving suit, his swimming speed could rival that of a submarine. He could withstand extremely terrifying water pressure to dive into the deepest sea floor for exploration.

With this set of super diving equipment, collecting marine biological specimens from the deep sea would be easy.

"When the time comes, I'll give this equipment to Sister. Sister will definitely be happy. With Sister's dedication to science, even if I make more excessive demands, Sister might still agree!" Lin Chen felt extremely pleased.

After hiding the super diving suit, he could finally sleep peacefully.

...

Late at night, after Ji Shuiyao and her colleagues finished discussing scientific matters, they prepared to return to their respective residences.

However, as they passed by other cabins, they suddenly heard someone complaining inside.

"The research ship is so small, and there are so many of us coming. Originally, it was a bit crowded, and now we have to vacate a cabin for someone who does nothing, making us all cramped. What's going on?"

"Yeah, if he could do something, we might endure it."

"He looks like a pampered young master from a wealthy family. What can he do?"

"We, the explorers, are two or three or even four squeezed into one cabin, while that freeloader lives alone in a cabin. It's really annoying."

...

Ji Shuiyao originally intended for Wang Haoran to squeeze in with the other researchers. However, Qiu Qianwei was afraid Wang Haoran wouldn't sleep comfortably, so she asked Ji Shuiyao to arrange a separate cabin for him.

But Ji Shuiyao didn't take much into account at the time, so she agreed directly.

...

Early the next morning.

Ji Shuiyao found Wang Haoran to talk privately.

"My seventh sister is not suitable for rough work, and Lin Chen is too young. But you are a healthy man, occupying the resources of the research ship, so I hope you can do something to avoid gossip." Ji Shuiyao said straightforwardly.

"No problem, I can dive. If there's anything you need me to do, just tell me." Wang Haoran smiled readily.

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Translator: Evil Duke