[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system":3,"chapter-villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-232":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Villain of Fate: The Tyrant System",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":12,"novelImage":22},{"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},560638,810,"Chapter 232: Julian’s Counterattack","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-232",232,"\u003Cp>Julian’s Counterattack\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian also liked places with a bustling atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe because somewhere deep down, he still hadn’t completely adjusted to his current life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t quite used to his rich handsome guy status yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nature of a commoner isn’t something that changes overnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some habits became instinct after years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe somewhere deep down, he still loved wandering through crowded streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not because of the noise. Not because of the lights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He liked watching people. Listening to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Small arguments between couples over street food prices, children dragging their exhausted parents toward toy stalls, old men sitting beside tea shops complaining about life while secretly smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him, those ordinary moments carried lessons no classroom or technology could teach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He watched how people struggled, how they saved every coin they could, yet still found ways to laugh and enjoy a simple evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad, I want that one!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That one? Your eyes are more expensive than my wallet, little monster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You said that yesterday too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, two college students argued while sharing a single cup of tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m telling you, split it equally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Equally? I paid for it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t help the faint smile that reached his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe that was why he never cared much about expensive entertainment or premium subscriptions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s also why he often shamelessly borrowed video streaming memberships from Mike Valquin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And every single time, Mike looked like he was about to suffer a heart attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Again?!\" Mike nearly exploded. \"Do you think I’m running a charity?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He blinked innocently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sharing brings people closer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No! Stealing my account password doesn’t!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Borrowing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"THAT’S NOT BORROWING!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Julian! You’re richer than me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian had calmly replied:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wasting money is a bad habit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mike nearly coughed blood from anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes he even thought, if he put his money in the bank, wouldn’t he and his descendants just live off the interest forever?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his expression became thoughtful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That sounded pretty tempting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amara looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you thinking about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian answered honestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thinking about becoming a lazy rich man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amara stared at him speechlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hopeless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking a few steps, a seven or eight-year-old boy ran over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little boy’s face was round and chubby, carrying traces of childish innocence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy, with a chubby face, was holding a bouquet of roses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up at Julian and flashed an innocent smile before raising the bouquet in his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, your girlfriend is so pretty. Buy her a bouquet of flowers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was sweet and practiced, carrying just enough volume for nearby people to hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Amara’s brows lifted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, complimenting me on my looks?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The slight irritation on her face faded almost instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corners of her lips curved upward without her noticing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She even looked at the little boy with much softer eyes now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a sensible child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian glanced at the kid, then at the flowers in his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Experienced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Way too experienced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This little guy had clearly done this more than once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The child quickly noticed Amara’s expression changing and instantly struck while the iron was hot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big sister is really beautiful.\" He looked at Julian and sighed dramatically. \"Brother, if I had a girlfriend this pretty, I would buy flowers every day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amara’s eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This child...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knows exactly what he’s doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girls nearby immediately looked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some slowed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few young couples also turned their heads with curious expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even several women nodded unconsciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At least buy one bouquet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little boy’s eyes quietly brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing support arrive, he became even more confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Julian with an expression that practically screamed You see? Everyone agrees with me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother...\" he said seriously, \"She’s this pretty. Aren’t you a man if you don’t treat her well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amara crossed her arms and silently watched from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes curved slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She suddenly became curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to see how Julian would deal with this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian looked at him for several seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A very calm smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s being pretty got to do with buying your flowers?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little boy blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clearly hadn’t expected resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well...\" he hurriedly said, \"Because... because girls like flowers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian nodded thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? So if girls like things, I have to buy them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy hesitated for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then stubbornly puffed out his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian slowly crouched until he was eye level with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smile on his face looked calm and harmless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? So tell me something first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little boy blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian pointed at the flowers in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You keep saying buying flowers means treating someone well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tilted his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who taught you that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"N-No one...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The child looked away guiltily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian almost laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caught.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So let me ask another question.\" Julian rested his arm on his knee. \"How old are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Nine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian nodded seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you’ve already understood love before finishing elementary school?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little boy froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-What does that have to do with anything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian looked at him with complete seriousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you done your homework?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you studying well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What rank did you get in your exams?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little boy stared at him blankly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian sighed and patted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you can’t get into the top three, why are you already teaching people relationship advice?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little boy looked utterly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mouth slowly opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding crowd also became strangely quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Amara blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian wasn’t finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the roses in the kid’s hands and sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid, don’t watch too many romance dramas.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little boy widened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Buying flowers doesn’t automatically mean someone loves another person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian smiled and tapped his forehead lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understanding people is harder than selling roses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little boy looked like his entire worldview had just been punched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His small face gradually stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silence lasted two seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfft—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then several more people lost control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amara immediately covered her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her shoulders trembled violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned slightly against a nearby railing, trying desperately to hold herself together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This bastard was bullying a child with a straight face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little boy looked at Julian in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-You...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian calmly raised one finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Study hard first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he pointed at the bouquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And stop emotionally blackmailing people before elementary school graduation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1082,"2026-05-30T15:14:55.253Z","2026-06-01T04:31:33.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","f99d2f20ea05b61ed7595796c710cea7af26796c2c94279f9715c42119b5d034","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-151","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-231","https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fvillain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-cover.jpg"]