I Became the Henchman of a Novel’s Villain

“Hmm? Wh—what?” The officers, who were approaching Bai Zhou, suddenly stopped in their tracks.

Chu Yun, the current head of security and the original male protagonist, was also taken aback.

Chu Yun quickly responded: “Qingqing? He clearly kidnapped you! Otherwise, why did you use the emergency alert on your phone?”

At this stage, Chu Yun was still in the phase where Mu Qingqing found him annoying. So, she replied with visible impatience: “I accidentally pressed the emergency button. And also, don’t call me ‘Qingqing.’ Address me as ‘President Mu.\'”

Upon hearing Mu Qingqing’s words, the corners of Chu Yun’s mouth twitched noticeably. But Mu Qingqing ignored him and walked over to the officers, saying: “Sorry to trouble you all.”

“However, Bai Zhou is an old friend I haven’t seen in years. We were just catching up, and I guess the security at home got worried. Thank you for coming to check on me in the middle of your busy schedules.”

The officers exchanged bewildered glances at her words.

So, this wasn’t a kidnapping?

But then, why did she look so disheveled, with dirt on her clothes, and why was she wearing a man’s suit jacket?

If this was just an old friend meeting, why choose a hotel room, and one in such a hidden location?

Hiss—

Suddenly, the officers seemed to realize something. They glanced at Bai Zhou.

This guy … he’s quite handsome, actually.

So, it turns out they misunderstood! This wasn’t some long-lost friend—it was clearly a secret rendezvous … cough cough …

Chu Yun, the original male lead, was also taken aback by Mu Qingqing’s explanation. He stepped forward, standing behind her, and cast a wary glance at Bai Zhou, saying: “Qingqing, how come I’ve never heard of such a friend of yours? Are you being threatened? Don’t be afraid; I’ll protect you!”

Mu Qingqing’s brows furrowed even more, and she looked at Chu Yun with clear irritation: “I’ll say it again, call me President Mu! When did my personal affairs become your business? Know your place! If you still want to keep this job, shut your mouth!”

Mu Qingqing’s words were cutting, leaving no room for mercy.

“I …”

Right, Chu Yun’s current status. Despite his exceptional strength, intelligence, and luck, at this moment, he was merely a security guard!

Would Chu Yun give up this job?

No! Absolutely not!

The generous salary and Mu Qingqing’s stunning beauty were already tempting enough. After all, in the novel, Chu Yun was known to be quite a flirt, which is why he eventually built a harem.

So, biting his lip, he responded: “Yes, President Mu.”

Afterward, he cast a deep, penetrating look at Bai Zhou.

For a moment, Bai Zhou could feel a chill on his neck, as if someone were blowing cold air on him.

“Wow!” Bai Zhou clicked his tongue, thinking to himself: “The original male lead really does have some killer eye contact.”

“Since Miss Mu is fine, we’ll take our leave now.”

The officers, realizing that Mu Qingqing was unharmed, chose not to delve deeper into the situation. People of her status often had their own reasons for doing things, and it wasn’t their place to question it.

As for Chu Yun reporting a false emergency, they figured nothing would come of it. After all, he was the head of security for the Mu family, and any repercussions would likely be swept under the rug.

Once the officers left, Mu Qingqing turned to Chu Yun and said: “Why are you still here? What do you want?”

Chu Yun replied: “I’m the bodyguard your father hired to protect you. I’m just doing my job.”

“Well, since my father hired you, why don’t you go guard him instead? You’re just my head of security.”

It was clear that Mu Qingqing still harbored strong resentment toward Chu Yun, who would eventually become her husband in the original storyline.

Hearing this, a flash of coldness crossed Chu Yun’s eyes. But in the end, he said nothing, retreating to the doorway. He remained by the door, still vigilantly watching Bai Zhou.

Bai Zhou could only sigh helplessly.

But at that moment, Mu Qingqing spoke again: “Would you mind giving me your contact information?”

Bai Zhou nodded, took out his phone, and opened his WeChat QR code.

After she added him, Mu Qingqing waved her phone and said: “Bai Zhou, since there’s an annoying pest here, we’ll talk more next time. I’ll be leaving for now. Goodbye.”

With that, she gave a slight nod, then, without returning Bai Zhou’s jacket, she strutted out of the hotel room in her high heels.

Bai Zhou didn’t say anything; he simply waved his hand casually.

Mu Qingqing’s “annoying pest” was undoubtedly referring to Chu Yun.

After Mu Qingqing left, Chu Yun didn’t follow her. Instead, he locked his threatening and warning gaze on Bai Zhou. His voice was low and slightly raspy as he said: “Your name is Bai Zhou, right?”

Why even ask that question? Didn’t you just hear how your boss addressed me? Should I reply, “No! My name is Chen Zhen!”? What a joke.

Bai Zhou didn’t bother acknowledging the protagonist’s question. He brushed past Chu Yun and left the hotel.

Crack! Hearing that he had been ignored by this unknown lackey, Chu Yun clenched his fists tightly, veins bulging.

He turned in the opposite direction and stormed off.

As Bai Zhou stepped out into the summer night of the bustling city, he felt the warm breeze on his skin. Honestly, it wasn’t cold at all—in fact, it was a bit hot. He’d only worn the suit earlier to play along with those underlings and show off.

Taking in the not-so-fresh city air, Bai Zhou was about to head home, following the memories in his mind, when his phone suddenly rang.

He pulled it out, glanced at the caller ID, and a faint smile appeared on his lips: “Oh, has the kid gone crying to daddy now?”