The Villains All Fell in Love with Me After Rebirth : Chapter 58 - Arrival
Chapter 58: Arrival
Wen Yan stood coldly before the man in front of him.
Though he had left the Emperor Star, he still knew everything happening there in meticulous detail. Even though Jing Sui hadn’t made the matter public, Wen Yan was well aware of Ning Yu’s exposed identity—Ning Yu was Gabriel.
Who would have guessed that the upright and heroic idol of the commoners was, in reality, the mysterious rebel leader who terrified countless nobles?
Everyone had been fooled. Ning Yu had concealed himself deeper than anyone else.
And this was the same person who had shamelessly exploited Ji Ling’s kindness and innocence, orchestrating a scheme to capture him, staging an elaborate act, and ultimately harming him.
Whenever Wen Yan thought of Ji Ling’s current situation, entirely brought about by Ning Yu, his heart burned with murderous intent!
You shouldn’t have come here.
Wen Yan’s voice was low and raspy as he said, “You’ve recognized Ji Ling, haven’t you?”
Meeting Wen Yan’s cold and sharp gaze, Ning Yu neither confirmed nor denied it. Instead, he calmly replied, “You want to kill me.”
Wen Yan’s chest rose and fell slightly, his dark eyes glinting with icy killing intent. He stared at Ning Yu for a long time before finally saying, “Leave.”
A trace of surprise flickered across Ning Yu’s face. “You don’t want to kill me?”
Wen Yan’s tone was calm as he slowly said, “You’re Gabriel, the leader of the rebellion. Based on past battles and intelligence, you’re an SSS-rank evolutionary. Recently, you escaped both the Emperor and the Marshal’s pursuit and even faced Carlos head-on. Based on these facts, even though you’re injured now, my chances of successfully killing you are still less than 7.8%. But if we fight, there’s a 97.7% chance of exposing our location. Both the Emperor and Duke Carlos would discover this place… I don’t care whether you can escape again, but I do not want the young master to be forced back to the Emperor Star.”
He continued, “So, compared to the complications that would arise from confronting you, I’d much rather you leave voluntarily and not disturb our peaceful lives.”
Ning Yu’s gaze grew serious as he looked at Wen Yan, as if seeing him in a new light.
After a long silence, Ning Yu smirked and said, “You’re confident. If I remember correctly, you’re only S-rank, yet you believe you have a chance against me.”
Wen Yan responded evenly, “Everyone has a trump card, don’t they?”
Ning Yu chuckled softly, his eyes glinting with sharp provocation. “Your analysis seems logical, but you’ve overlooked one thing—what makes you think I’d be willing to leave?”
Wen Yan’s faint smile didn’t reach his eyes. He didn’t ask why Ning Yu had come or why he wanted to stay. Instead, he stated the facts calmly: “Your identity has been exposed. The Emperor and Duke Carlos only want to retrieve the young master, but as for you… they want you dead. If you insist on staying, you’ll face not only them but also me. I will stop at nothing to take you down. Even as an SSS-rank evolutionary, your chances of survival would drop below 3%.”
Ning Yu’s eyes narrowed sharply. He stared at Wen Yan with an icy gaze and said, “There’s another possibility you overlooked—I could kill you right now, eliminating your chance to ally with the Emperor against me.”
Wen Yan gently stroked the silver ring on his finger and said indifferently, “Is that so? While I may not be a match for you, are you confident you can kill me quickly enough to prevent me from sending a message?”
Ning Yu’s gaze turned colder.
He was being threatened.
Wen Yan made it clear that if Ning Yu insisted on staying, he would stop at nothing to kill him, even if it meant mutual destruction.
If they clashed, only one of them would walk away.
Both of them understood this.
And Wen Yan was confident Ning Yu wouldn’t refuse his demand.
In truth, Ning Yu wouldn’t refuse—not because of some cost-benefit analysis, but for another reason altogether.
Ning Yu’s gaze lingered on Wen Yan, his mind replaying images of Ji Ling’s life here: his relaxed smiles, his carefree laughter—moments he had never shown on the Emperor Star.
He had come here to take Ji Ling away, but now he realized...
The one who should leave was himself.
………………
When Ji Ling returned home, he was surprised to find Wen Yan absent. For once, there was no “Welcome back,” and he felt oddly out of sorts…
Well, Wen Yan has his own life. It’s not like he’s really my personal servant and has to hover around me all day.
Besides, Wen Yan’s absence was convenient. Ji Ling patted his now-cooled face. If Wen Yan had been home, he might have noticed something was off.
The next morning, Ji Ling stretched lazily and got up for breakfast.
Wen Yan had already returned and greeted him with a gentle smile. “You’re awake.”
Ji Ling nodded. As usual, he ate breakfast and found an excuse to leave the house, feeling rather pleased with himself. My acting skills are improving—I managed to fool Wen Yan for this long. Amazing!
On his way out, Ji Ling passed a familiar shop and picked up some of his favorite snacks. He thought of Ning Yu, injured and stuck at home all day, with nothing to do. Might as well bring him something to eat!
When Ji Ling arrived, Judy wasn’t home, but he had a key, so he let himself in.
To his surprise, Ning Yu wasn’t lying in bed as usual. Instead, he was wearing his signature black outfit, standing by the door, looking out at the sunlight.
Ji Ling froze for a moment. “Why are you up?”
Ning Yu turned around, his green eyes warm and smiling. “I have something to tell you.”
Ji Ling looked at him in confusion.
Ning Yu spoke softly, “I’m leaving.”
He quietly observed Ji Ling, with a trace of reluctance in his eyes. Yet, it was subtle, hidden beneath his usual calm and gentle demeanor, almost imperceptible.
Ji Ling was very surprised, but after thinking about it, it seemed only natural.
Unlike himself, Ning Yu wasn’t someone who could spend his days idly. Whether it was his original identity or his current role as a rebel, he was destined for great things. Once his wounds healed, it was inevitable that he would leave—there was no way he could stay here forever.
This day was bound to come, just sooner than Ji Ling had expected.
Sure enough, Ning Yu spoke again, "I’m part of the Rebel. If I stay here, I’ll bring trouble."
Ji Ling suddenly felt touched. Ah, so he’s leaving because he’s worried about causing trouble for others. What a considerate and kind person.
Since Ning Yu was determined to leave, Ji Ling had no reason to stop him. This unexpected encounter could just be considered an accident. Ji Ling handed over the snacks he had just bought, smiling with crescent-shaped eyes. “I just got these, consider them a farewell gift.”
He paused, then added with concern, “Take care of yourself.”
Although his words might not be particularly helpful and he couldn’t do much for Ning Yu, Ji Ling sincerely hoped he wouldn’t get hurt again or encounter any danger.
Ning Yu’s gaze softened as he looked at Ji Ling.
Although he was happy that Ji Ling cared about him like this, there was also a tinge of regret that Ji Ling didn’t want to keep him here.
You’re kind to everyone, never holding back your goodwill.
Perhaps that’s what drew Wen Yan to you as well. Since he’s willing to care for you, then so be it...
I understand what the right choice is.
Yet, inexplicably, I don’t want to leave.
Ning Yu fixed his eyes on Ji Ling for a long moment, then suddenly spoke in a hoarse voice, “If we ever meet again, may I pursue you?”
Ji Ling’s eyes widened in shock. You’re about to leave, and you’re still clinging to that idea?
I don’t want to be pursued by a man!
Ji Ling was about to say ‘no,’ but then he saw the faint sorrow in Ning Yu’s green eyes. In a soft voice, Ning Yu said, “Perhaps, when I leave this time, I won’t be able to come back alive.”
Ji Ling: “......”
Dude, how am I supposed to respond to that?
Am I supposed to coldly and cruelly say, ‘No, even if you die, don’t think about pursuing me,’ while looking at you with this noble and tragic aura of someone about to heroically sacrifice himself?
Forget it, forget it. You don’t know my true identity anyway. Once the mask is off, there’ll be no trace of me. We’ll never have the chance to meet again. A little white lie won’t hurt. After all, I didn’t agree to accept you.
Ji Ling hesitated, then looked away and said, “Sure.”
Ning Yu smiled brightly. When he smiled like that, he was extraordinarily handsome and gentle. Ji Ling felt too embarrassed to look directly at him. No wonder he was a national idol... What a face.
Blushing, Ji Ling said, “If there’s nothing else, I—I’ll be going now…”
Actually, he realized that Ning Yu had already recovered quite a bit—far more than he had shown earlier. As expected of an S-rank evolutionary, his physical resilience was impressive. But just yesterday, he had still been feigning weakness, asking if Ji Ling would come by today...
This guy isn’t as honest as I thought!
Clearly, he tricked me into coming over.
Feeling that he had seen through Ning Yu’s scheme, Ji Ling decided to leave. Ever since Ning Yu had confessed, being around him felt awkward. But just as he turned to go, Ning Yu suddenly reached out and grabbed his wrist.
The warmth of the man’s palm, firm and strong, transmitted through his skin, spreading into his bloodstream and throughout his entire body, leaving him frozen in place.
Ji Ling turned back to look at him.
Ning Yu’s eyes flickered with a fleeting, complex struggle.
Ji Ling asked in confusion, “Do you still have something to say?”
Ning Yu seemed to want to say something but remained silent for a long time. In the end, he only said in a low voice, “Nothing.”
Ji Ling felt puzzled, but Ning Yu quickly let go of his wrist. His face reddened slightly, and Ji Ling thought it was probably still about the confession... Time to leave.
Ji Ling hurried away, slowing down only when he was far enough.
He hadn’t asked when Ning Yu would leave—there wasn’t really a need to. After all, it was just an insignificant interlude. Truthfully, Ji Ling enjoyed his current life. Other than the frustration of not being able to complete his mission, he didn’t want to be disturbed by such matters.
He didn’t dislike Ning Yu, but he hated trouble.
The Rebel, a mysterious main character shrouded in intrigue, injured and on the run—all of it was nothing but trouble!
Ji Ling let out a breath.
Good riddance. Let it be.
………………
When Ji Ling returned home, Wen Yan was there, bent over making his bed...
Like a perfect househusband.
Wait, why would I have such a weird and terrifying thought? Ridiculous!
Ji Ling: “......”
Wen Yan smoothed out the wrinkles on the bedspread, straightened up, and turned to Ji Ling with a smile. “I was worried you wouldn’t get used to the bed here, so I had a custom one made on the main planet of the Moore Star System. I also bought some Tianyun silk sheets from Keso Star, which should be more comfortable than the ones you had before. I’m sorry it took some time to arrive.”
Ji Ling stared at Wen Yan in disbelief. Wow, was this really necessary? We’re living in seclusion here—why go to such luxurious lengths?
It’s completely unnecessary!
Feeling a bit embarrassed, Ji Ling said, “The previous bed was fine, really. You didn’t need to go through all this trouble…”
Wen Yan replied respectfully, "It was no trouble at all."
Ji Ling: “......”
Wen Yan lowered his gaze, hiding the complexity in his eyes, and sighed softly.
He could have told Ji Ling the truth—revealed Ning Yu’s true identity and how he had deceived and hurt him. That would surely make Ji Ling sever all ties with Ning Yu. But in the end, Wen Yan chose not to.
He wanted to protect the boy’s smile, to see him happy and carefree.
Not to have everything Ji Ling had finally gained shattered by the knowledge of another betrayal. He couldn’t bear to see the boy hurt again.
You’re so kind, yet others use your kindness as a weapon to harm you.
This world is far less perfect than it appears. People who seem trustworthy are often unworthy of trust. Rather than letting the harsh truth destroy your illusions, it’s better to maintain this fragile happiness. If this illusion can last a lifetime, then the darkness within it can never hurt you.
Wen Yan gently lifted Ji Ling’s hand and pressed a light kiss to the back of it. His voice was soft and husky. “It’s my honor to do anything for you.”
Ji Ling’s face turned crimson.
The man’s kiss was light, carrying a faint coolness that sent a subtle tingling sensation across Ji Ling’s skin, causing his hand to tremble slightly...
But he couldn’t bring himself to pull away. Wen Yan was so devout and respectful, without the slightest hint of impropriety. How could he reject such a polite gesture?
That would make him seem rude!
Fine, fine. He’d just have to get used to it!
Wen Yan cradled Ji Ling’s hand lightly, the slender fingers curling slightly and brushing against his palm. Taking a deep breath, Wen Yan raised his head and, with apparent ease, released Ji Ling’s hand.
No one knew how much effort and restraint it had taken for him to let go.
Ji Ling withdrew his hand and exhaled in relief. He cleared his throat and said, “I... I’m going to rest for a bit. Call me for dinner.”
With that, he hurried into the room and closed the door behind him!
Sigh, dealing with two admirers in one day was mentally and physically exhausting!
Too hard, too hard.
Ji Ling hid from Wen Yan, not daring to show his face. Wen Yan hadn’t done anything wrong, so why did he feel guilty, like he was doing something sneaky?
Ji Ling wanted to throw his head back and scream!
That evening, Judy came by with dinner as usual. She waited until Wen Yan was out of earshot and whispered to Ji Ling, “Your friend has left.”
Ji Ling nodded absentmindedly, “Oh, I see.”
Seeing Ji Ling’s apparent indifference, Judy didn’t say much more. She had always thought Ning Yu was dangerous, like a ticking time bomb. But for Ji Ling’s sake, she had helped take him in. Fortunately, he was finally gone.
Good riddance.
………………
To Ji Ling, Ning Yu’s arrival and departure were just fleeting episodes, quickly forgotten.
He returned to his calm and leisurely life.
Life was so comfortable that he didn’t even bother to push the system for updates on the investigation. Whatever the pace, it would come to a conclusion eventually.
The system was relieved that its host had stopped badgering it. Ji Ling’s constant questioning had been quite stressful—it was just a small system, after all!
Wen Yan remained a respectful attendant, unfailingly diligent day after day. He continued to source delicious food, useful items, and fun trinkets for Ji Ling from across the empire.
Although he had relinquished his position as Speaker, his years of connections and wealth remained. If not for the need to avoid drawing attention and revealing their location, he could have provided Ji Ling with an even better life instead of this cautious, secretive existence.
Still, having the boy all to himself was satisfaction enough for Wen Yan.
Every day, watching the boy he cherished, caring for him, and staying by his side was a joy Wen Yan cherished deeply.
He was grateful for this second chance to make up for the mistakes of the past.
Days passed.
In the blink of an eye, more than half a month had gone by.
Ji Ling had fully integrated into the city. The residents of Luanshui City were warm and welcoming, and everyone knew the boy who lived in the lord’s mansion. Always energetic, polite, and endearing, Ji Ling was well-liked by all.
One day, Duan Xingxing pestered Ji Ling to take him out to play. Having lost a fishing contest to the brat two days prior, Ji Ling had no choice but to agree reluctantly.
They wandered the streets, eating as they went.
A candy vendor smiled at Ji Ling. “Ah, Xiao Ling, back again? I saved some candy for you today. Here, just for you.”
Ji Ling was about to pay.
The elderly woman hurriedly declined, looking at him kindly. “You come here every day to support my business. Today, it’s on the house. Take it, don’t be shy!”
Duan Xingxing, practically drooling, said, “I want some too.”
The elderly woman chuckled. “Sure, ten star coins for half a pound.”
Duan Xingxing: “???”
Aren’t I the kid here? Why won’t you give it to me for free but give it to that clearly grown-up man instead?
Ji the grown-up man Ling couldn’t help but pat Duan Xingxing on the head, taking the candy and smiling as he said, “Thank you, Auntie.”
Then, he pulled Duan Xingxing along, shoving the candy into his hand. Seeing the sour expression on the boy’s face, he said, “Here, we’ll share it. Don’t be upset.”
Duan Xingxing almost burst into tears. What was wrong with him? Why didn’t people like him as much?
Why the double standard?
Because of this, the boy pouted and refused to talk to Ji Ling the whole way. Angry, he shoved the candy back at Ji Ling with an expression of unyielding righteousness and said coldly, “Do you think I’ll forgive you just because of this?”
Ji Ling thought to himself, This brat has been spoiled rotten. If I keep indulging him, he’ll be impossible to handle. So, instead of coaxing him, Ji Ling took the candy and happily ate it.
Duan Xingxing: “???”
Why aren’t you trying to coax me anymore?
Wow, how could you be so mean? All of you are so mean!
I’m only seven years old—seven! Open your eyes and see. Don’t you know you’re supposed to protect the weak?
Duan Xingxing’s nose twitched, and he was about to burst into tears to defend his rights. But then, the sky suddenly darkened. Confused, he looked up, stunned.
In the bright afternoon sunlight, shadows swallowed the light, leaving only a dim, oppressive darkness.
Everyone lifted their heads, dazed, staring at the massive starship overhead.
The black hull reflected a cold gleam. In the eerie silence, a hatch opened beneath the ship, and squads of soldiers clad in black uniforms and metallic helmets descended in formation via aircraft. They landed in neat ranks, their footsteps echoing with precision and power. From under their helmets, only their cold, emotionless eyes were visible. They looked down on everyone like insects.
As they descended, an invisible fear blanketed the entire city.
The townspeople trembled, watching helplessly as the ruthless soldiers swiftly took over the entire city, transforming the peaceful, carefree town into a domain shrouded in darkness. The city cowered, quaking under the suffocating pressure.
Fear spread like wildfire in everyone’s hearts.
Then, they saw him—the man who appeared last.
A refined man with chestnut-brown hair and eyes, dressed in a black suit, descended gracefully from a hovering platform. In his hand was a silver-and-black cane. His polished leather boots stepped onto the muddy ground with elegance and nobility, a stark contrast to everything around him.
His gaze swept coldly over the surroundings.
Wherever his eyes fell, people lowered their heads in terror, too afraid to meet his gaze.
Hiding among the crowd, Ji Ling abruptly lowered his head.
Taking a deep breath, his fingers trembled uncontrollably. Carlos... How did he find this place?
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