From cannon fodder villain to beloved heroine

Yan Rugo's heart pounded, just as nervous as when she was scrambling for concert tickets that year.

She held her breath and looked through the crack in the window, only to see a familiar figure appear outside the fabric shop—it was none other than Xu, the male protagonist!

Today, he was dressed in a moon-white long robe, his clothes fluttering, like a banished immortal, completely out of place in this noisy environment.

He wore his usual calm smile, as if he had everything under control.

Outside the fabric shop, a group of onlookers were watching with great interest, pointing and whispering about the male protagonist, Xu.

Someone recognized him as the city's famous dashing young master and couldn't help but exclaim, "This Niu Er really has the guts of a bear and the heart of a leopard, daring to provoke even Young Master Xu!"

Seeing someone meddling in his business, Niu Er flew into a rage and pointed at Xu, shouting, "Where did this pretty boy come from, daring to interfere in my affairs? Brothers, get him!"

A group of thugs charged menacingly at Xu, brandishing their clubs like a pack of hungry wolves pouncing on their prey.

The onlookers quickly retreated, fearing they would be caught in the crossfire.

However, the male protagonist Xu remained completely calm. He dodged the thugs' attack with a swift movement.

His movements were fluid and lightning-fast; he took down several thugs in no time.

The thugs lay on the ground groaning in pain, and the scene was quite chaotic.

The passersby were stunned; they never expected that this seemingly frail young man would possess such skill.

Someone couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow! Young Master Xu is truly a hidden talent!"

When Niu Er saw that his men were so easily defeated, he panicked.

He gritted his teeth, took matters into his own hands, and brandished his broadsword, slashing at the male protagonist, Xu.

"Young Master Xu, be careful!" Yan Rugo couldn't help but exclaim.

The male protagonist dodged Niu Er's attack by sidestepping, a cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

He struck with lightning speed, grabbing Niu Er's wrist and twisting it forcefully...

With a flick of his wrist, Xu, the male protagonist, made a sharp "crack" sound, and Niu Er's wrist, which was holding the knife, was dislocated.

Niu Er screamed in pain like a pig being slaughtered, and his broadsword clattered to the ground.

A cold glint flashed in Xu's eyes. He raised his foot and stomped on Niu Er's chest with such force that Niu Er couldn't catch his breath and his face turned a deep purplish-red.

"With your pathetic skills, you dare to show off in front of me?" The male protagonist's voice was deep and magnetic, carrying an undeniable authority, as if a god had descended to judge an ant on the ground.

He looked down at Niu Er, a mocking smile playing on his lips. "Remember, don't let me see you harassing her again, or next time it won't be as simple as a dislocated shoulder."

Where was Niu Er's previous arrogance now?

He grimaced in pain, cold sweat pouring down his face, nodding repeatedly, his voice trembling with sobs as he begged for mercy: "I won't do it again, I won't do it again, Young Master Xu, please spare my life!" His underlings were already terrified and ran away in a panic, helping Niu Er up from the ground and scrambling away from the cloth shop.

The onlookers watched Xu, whispering amongst themselves, their voices filled with admiration and curiosity.

"This young master Xu is truly a hidden talent! I never expected him to be so amazing!" "Yes, he's so handsome! He's practically walking hormones!"

Xu, the male protagonist, seemed not to hear the surrounding discussions. He walked straight to the entrance of the fabric shop, gently pushed open the door, and stepped inside.

His gaze swept gently across the room, finally settling on Yan Rugo. His deep eyes were filled with concern. "Are you alright? Are you hurt?" His voice was as soft as a spring breeze across a lake, a stark contrast to the coldness he had displayed when reprimanding Niu Er.

Yan Rugo's heart started pounding uncontrollably again, like a deer thrashing wildly in her chest.

She looked at Xu, the male protagonist. A few strands of hair on his forehead were slightly disheveled from the fight, making him look even more carefree and unrestrained.

She felt her cheeks burning and unconsciously lowered her head, saying in a voice barely above a whisper, "I'm fine, thank you."

She felt like a child caught stealing candy, both shy and grateful.

Seeing this scene, Manager Sun smiled with the satisfaction of an old father. He coughed lightly and tactfully stepped aside.

The male protagonist, Xu, walked up to Yan Rugo, reached out his hand, and tried to brush away the stray hairs from her forehead, but his movement stopped in mid-air.

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“You…” he began, his tone carrying a barely perceptible hint of inquiry.

Yan Rugo's heart pounded in her chest, and a barely perceptible hint of doubt flashed in her eyes.

The male lead's appearances are always too coincidental. Could it be that he only approaches her because of that simple affection?

She frowned slightly, as if weighing various possibilities in her mind, and suspicions began to grow in her heart like buds.

Xu, the male protagonist, keenly noticed Yan Rugo's subtle change. He raised an eyebrow slightly, clearly not expecting Yan Rugo to have doubts at this moment, which caught him off guard.

He coughed lightly, trying to break the awkward silence.

"What's wrong with you?" Xu's voice was still gentle, but there was a hint of inquiry in his tone.

Inside the fabric shop, the originally warm atmosphere suddenly became somewhat tense, and even the air seemed to freeze.

Seeing this, Manager Sun tactfully stepped aside, pretending not to have seen this subtle scene.

Yan Rugo took a deep breath, trying to calm the turmoil in her heart.

She closed her eyes and silently activated the system's analysis function.

A few seconds later, the system's voice sounded in her mind: "The male lead Xu has a high level of affection for you, but it cannot be ruled out that he has other purposes in approaching you. It is recommended that you remain vigilant, but you can trust him for the time being."

She opened her eyes, her gaze regaining its resolve.

She decided to trust Xu for the time being and complete the purchasing task first.

She looked up and gave Xu a slight smile. Although the smile was somewhat forced, it was enough to put Xu at ease.

"Thank you, Mr. Xu. Let's continue our shopping." Yan Rugo's voice was gentle yet firm.

Seeing that she had returned to normal, the male protagonist Xu smiled with relief.

The atmosphere inside the fabric shop gradually eased, and the two walked out of the shop one after the other.

At this moment, Li Si stood in the shadows not far away, his eyes even colder, and a sneer appeared on his lips.

He followed them stealthily, a sinister glint in his eyes.

The market was bustling with activity and noise, but beneath this calm surface lurked a hidden crisis.

"You guys seem to be having a lucky day," Li Si whispered to himself, as if he were plotting something.

Just as Yan Rugo and the male protagonist Xu entered a pastry shop, his sinister smile became even more pronounced.