[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan":3,"chapter-turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-21":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},60329,84,"Chapter 21 21: Meeting Chu Ziyan Again","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-21",21,"\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Bai Zihan…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been hatching countless plans to make Chu Ziyan cancel or reject this engagement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were anyone else, it would have been easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just easy—most people wouldn't have even wanted to be engaged if they knew it was him they were betrothed to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his opponent was Chu Ziyan—someone who could treat him like a mere servant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His usual tricks wouldn't work on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, in the end, he felt that tricks weren't necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as I convince her and take all the blame, Chu Ziyan will definitely be willing to reject the engagement!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was fairly confident—after all, there wasn't anyone who would willingly marry him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was more self-aware of his own reputation than anyone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He assumed that Chu Ziyan had been forced into this by her parents or the elders of the Chu Clan and had no choice but to marry him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, if he could take the blame and perhaps shift her marriage to someone else from the Bai Clan, he was certain that Chu Ziyan would agree to cancel the engagement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Hmph! Sister, see this? This is how you cancel an engagement!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan cursed his sister in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He believed Bai Xueqing could have taken a similar approach to cancel her engagement if she had truly wanted to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reaching a mutual agreement while ensuring a smooth resolution without negatively impacting either party.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no—she had to humiliate the protagonist and turn him into an enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Bai Xueqing and the other Bai Clan members didn't take her ex-fiancé seriously, Bai Zihan was confident that, in a few years, they were going to regret it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, he had his own problems to worry about and couldn't really check what's up with that ex-fiancé.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A report from the guards confirmed that Chu Ziyan had arrived and had gone to his sister's place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Should I send someone to bring her here?)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan pondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could decide—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master, Lady Chu wants to see you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A guard arrived to inform him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Finally!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan immediately stood up and made his way toward Chu Ziyan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Bai Zihan stepped out of his courtyard, he took a deep breath, mentally preparing himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Alright… Time to make sure this engagement never happens!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, he arrived at the reception hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he stepped in, his eyes locked onto a familiar figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ziyan sat leisurely on a cushioned chair, one leg crossed over the other, sipping tea as if she owned the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes shimmered with amusement the moment she saw him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, we finally meet again, Young Master Bai,\" she said with a smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan felt a shiver run down his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(That damn smirk… Just seeing it brings back trauma!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he quickly regained his composure and forced a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Chu,\" he greeted, giving a polite bow. \"It's been a long time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ziyan tilted her head, her smirk widening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? That's new. So, why did you want to meet with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ziyan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Chu, I believe we both know why I wanted to meet with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ziyan raised an eyebrow but didn't interrupt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This engagement… I think it's a mistake,\" Bai Zihan continued, feigning deep regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know the elders arranged it, but let's be honest—would you really want to be married to someone like me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ziyan leaned back, resting her chin on her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go on!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Encouraged, Bai Zihan pressed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am well aware of my… reputation. I'm not talented, I've made countless mistakes, and I don't have the best character. Everyone in the Bai Clan knows this. I am the last person worthy of being your fiancé.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked her in the eyes, trying to appear as sincere as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have no doubt that you were forced into this. But I don't want you to suffer because of me. If you cancel the engagement, I will take all the blame. I'll make sure no one blames you or your clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave her his most self-sacrificing look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, Bai Zihan felt hopeful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(That was perfect! There's no way she'd want to marry me after that, right? Right?!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ziyan smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just any smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slow, knowing smile filled with amusement and something far more dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan's heart dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Wait… why does she look like that?!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ziyan rested her cheek on her hand, her red eyes gleaming with pure delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah~ I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan gulped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-You do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sat up straight, crossing her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, I have no intention of cancelling this engagement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ziyan declared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan was confused. He was certain she would accept his proposal to call off the engagement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You seem to be mistaken about something, Bai Zihan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ziyan continued, watching his bewildered expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neither my parents nor my elders forced me into this engagement. I was the one who suggested this engagement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ziyan made a shocking announcement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(What?!!!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan couldn't help but be stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(She was the one who suggested it?! How? Why?!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind reeled, unable to process what he had just heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Chu Ziyan's face, Bai Zihan was sure she wasn't joking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to yell, shout, and demand to know what the hell was wrong with her, but he knew that would only make things worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he forced himself to calm down, realizing that losing his composure wouldn't change anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan couldn't help but ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am the worst person to marry. Although I am the heir to the Bai Clan, with my lack of talent, there's no way I can keep this position.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan continued, perhaps driven by a geniune curiosity about why she chose him—or maybe in a last attempt to convince her that she had made a mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My personality isn't the best, and although my appearance is decent, I don't think you're particularly attracted to it either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Chu, why would you want to marry me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1012,"2026-05-28T18:17:14.212Z","2026-06-01T04:28:34.960Z",1,"novelbin.me","66f6396485579c48cd44df20957713afd9b39e54f539bceb58f9d4a2822f8d2d","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-22","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-20",580,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fturns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-cover.jpg"]