Rebirth: The Villainous Young Master in a Novel

Chapter 10: Emotional Turmoil Caused by Old Clothes

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After putting on the pendant, Song Shicheng lay quietly on the bed, waiting for the peach blossom curse to take effect. However, as the countdown on the interface passed the halfway mark and everything remained calm, he realized he had made a mistake!

The peach blossom curse required the presence of a “peach blossom” (a romantic opportunity) before the “curse” could take effect. Sitting alone in his room, without even a female in sight, how could he possibly encounter a romantic misfortune?

With this realization, Song Shicheng immediately jumped out of bed and rushed out of the hospital room. Coincidentally, he ran into a nurse and urgently asked her where Shen Guotao was.

“The chairman? I just saw him go to the office on the top floor.”

The nurse, clearly aware of Song Shicheng’s identity, answered truthfully. As soon as she finished speaking, Young Master Song dashed off like a gust of wind.

Only four minutes left!

He had to hurry and find Shen Yixian to trigger the curse!

As he pressed the elevator button, a man and a woman stepped out. Seeing Song Shicheng, they immediately blocked his way.

“Young Master Song, where are you running off to in your hospital gown? We were just about to visit you.”

The well-dressed young man spoke with an exaggerated grin. “I heard you hurt your head. Do you still remember me, buddy?”

Song Shicheng frowned and glanced at him. Noticing that the man bore a striking resemblance to Shen Yixian, he quickly figured out who he was.

Having just dealt with Shen Yixian, Song Shicheng still had some memory of this minor character. This was Shen Guotao’s son and Shen Yixian’s twin brother, Shen Yizhu.

Similar to the original character setting of Young Master Song, Shen Yizhu was also a typical playboy. His name, which could easily be associated with an indecent idiom, often led people to imagine inappropriate scenarios upon meeting him.

True to his name, Shen Yizhu’s greatest hobby was playing around with women. Whenever someone in their circle asked where he was, the answer was either that he was with a woman or on his way to meet one.

As for his relationship with Young Master Song, it was the kind of superficial friendship common among rich second-generation heirs. The two had even been nominated together for the latest “Huahai Four Young Masters” list.

However, beneath the surface harmony, these young masters loved to compete and vie for attention. The two had often clashed over women in the past.

In his appearance in the novel, the two young masters had gotten into a fight over a female college student who had been drugged, delaying their “romantic moment.” Naturally, the hero, Ye Tian, had swooped in to save the day and ruin their plans.

“Shen Yizhu, I don’t have time to waste on you right now! Move!”

Song Shicheng was in a hurry to get into the elevator.

“Nothing wrong with you, huh? Then you probably haven’t forgotten your old flame either.”

Shen Yizhu refused to let him pass and pushed the seductive woman in his arms toward Song Shicheng, smirking. “Jessica, why don’t you show some concern for your old lover?”

“Ugh, Young Master Shen, you’re putting me in such an awkward position,” the woman pouted coquettishly, then glanced nervously at Song Shicheng and said awkwardly, “Young Master Song, I haven’t seen you in so long. I thought you’d forgotten about me. Young Master Shen has been pursuing me relentlessly, so I… I’m sorry. Please don’t be mad.”

Jessica… It seemed he had written a third or fourth-tier celebrity girlfriend for Young Master Song.

So Shen Yizhu had taken advantage of his hospitalization to steal his girlfriend and was now here to mock him.

Song Shicheng muttered to himself about how messy their social circle was, then glanced down at the peach blossom curse pendant on his chest, thinking how effective it was. The moment he put it on, a romantic dispute had erupted.

But with only a little time left on the curse’s duration, Song Shicheng didn’t have the patience to deal with this mess from his past life. He simply said, “I wish you both happiness,” and hurriedly pushed past his ex-girlfriend into the elevator.

Shen Yizhu had expected Song Shicheng to fly into a rage upon being cuckolded, but instead, he got this clichéd line. He was momentarily stunned, but as soon as he recovered, he dragged Jessica into the elevator with him.

“Young Master Song, I know you care about your reputation, but we’re all brothers here. There’s no one else around. If you’re angry, let it out. If that’s not enough, I can even return Jessica to you. Women are like clothes, after all!”

Shen Yizhu thought Song Shicheng was putting on a brave face and continued to rub salt in the wound, completely ignoring his girlfriend’s resentful and uncomfortable expression.

After all, he’d already had his fun. In Shen Yizhu’s eyes, this woman was nothing more than a trophy to show off.

Song Shicheng couldn’t help but laugh. These spoiled young masters had no real skills, so they found their sense of worth in drinking, gambling, and womanizing. As long as they could outdo others in these areas, they felt a great sense of vanity and satisfaction.

“You said it yourself—she’s just clothes. I’ve already grown tired of wearing her. Since you like her so much, you can keep her.”

Song Shicheng replied indifferently, pressing the button for the top floor. He glanced at the time—only two minutes left!

His words immediately infuriated Shen Yizhu, making him feel as if he’d been stabbed several times in the heart!

He had come to humiliate Song Shicheng, but instead, he ended up being humiliated himself. If this got out, how could he ever show his face in their circle again?

In his anger, he didn’t even notice Song Shicheng’s unusual behavior. He pushed the “trophy clothes” away in disgust and snapped, “Song Shicheng, what do you mean by that?”

“Want to pick a fight? How about we take this to your dad and settle it there?” Song Shicheng didn’t even bat an eyelid.

Seeing that the elevator was heading to the top floor, Shen Yizhu had no choice but to hold back. He didn’t dare cause trouble in front of Shen Guotao.

But he couldn’t contain his frustration. As the elevator arrived, Shen Yizhu suddenly had an idea. He blocked the elevator door and said with a sly smile, “Young Master Song, don’t forget the rules of our circle. If someone steals your girlfriend, you have to give the winner a dowry. Don’t you think it’s time to show some appreciation?”

“Move!”

Song Shicheng wished he could punch this idiot minor character, but Shen Yizhu was burly and strong, and Song Shicheng had just recovered from his injuries. They were at a stalemate.

“Hey, this pendant looks nice. How about this as the dowry?”

Shen Yizhu suddenly noticed the peach blossom curse pendant on Song Shicheng’s chest and reached out to snatch it.

In the chaos, Song Shicheng didn’t have time to stop him. Seeing Shen Yizhu take the pendant and step back, and with only 30 seconds left on the curse’s duration, he decided not to bother retrieving it. There was no time to find Shen Yixian now.

“Young Master Song, actually, I’ve done you a big favor. You’re about to marry my sister, and even though she’s aware of our antics and won’t interfere much, as your future brother-in-law, it’s my duty to eliminate any potential threats to your marriage. So, from now on, you should focus more on settling down. If any other women come bothering you, I’ll be more than happy to take care of them for you.”

Shen Yizhu, having gotten what he wanted, couldn’t resist gloating. His words implied that he planned to continue poaching Song Shicheng’s women in the future.

“Here, baby, this dowry from your old flame is something you should cherish.”

Shen Yizhu enthusiastically fastened the pendant around Jessica’s neck, as if he hadn’t just treated her like discarded trash. He clicked his tongue admiringly. “It looks so beautiful on you, doesn’t it, Young Master Song?”

“Heh, as long as you like it.”

Song Shicheng sneered and was about to take the next elevator downstairs when a sudden thought struck him. He glanced strangely at the peach blossom curse pendant now hanging around his ex-girlfriend’s neck.