Banana Panic

[System Notification: Someone is attempting to speak ill of Chu He ting in front of the host. Please maintain your character setting.] Hearing Xilü's reminder, Nian Jinsui sneered disdainfully.  It was already enough that he didn’t join in on badmouthing Chu He ting was he now expected to defend him too? “Nian Jinsui.”  Nian Jinsui was so shocked that he almost couldn’t believe his ears.  Qin Chengluo had no such intentions toward Nian Jinsui. And where did Qin Chengluo get this unfounded confidence from?  How could he even have the audacity to say he was comparable to Chu Heting? Even Qin Chengyu’s gaze flickered with surprise, though his reaction leaned more toward disdain.  Qin Chengluo’s delusional aspirations were laughable, and his gaze toward him grew colder. Qin Chengluo crossed his legs and spoke eloquently.  “Yes, I admit Chu Heting is excellent, but I’m not any worse. In terms of status, he’s the future head of the Chu family, and I’m the heir t...

"Nian Jinsui, you..." Despite his glandular defect, Qin Chengluo still had the ability to mark someone—it just wasn’t very effective. Under Nian Jinsui’s verbal provocation, Qin Chengluo’s anger swelled uncontrollably, compounded by the alluring scent coming from Nian Jinsui.  His desire to possess him grew even stronger. "Qin Chengyu, have you thought about my offer? I’ve been sincere enough. If you help me mark Nian Jinsui, I’ll keep my word and bring you back to the Qin family, reinstating you as the rightful second young master. After that, no one will dare to look down on you again! Would you rather be the Qin family’s second young master or Nian Jinsui’s dog? That’s not a hard choice, is it?" Qin Chengyu’s gaze turned icy and sharp, suppressing a torrent of emotions beneath the surface.  A flicker of disdain crossed his eyes.  The title of "Qin family’s second young master" meant nothing to him. Since Nian Jinsui had come here to find him today,...

With his fury exploding, Qin Cheng lu violently overturned the table.  Plates shattered, soup and fragments splashed everywhere, and those seated around the table bore the brunt of it.  Getting splashed by food was the least of their worries—some were scalded or even hit by flying debris. Yet, none of them dared to say a word.  They swallowed their grievances silently because they all knew Qin Cheng lu had a glandular defect that made his emotions highly volatile, prone to anger and sudden outbursts.  And since they were all from small families dependent on the Qin family, they had no choice but to endure it. Although Qin Chengyu had been standing farther away, he wasn’t entirely spared. Seeing the stains on his clothes, he rarely frowned. “Qin Cheng yu, you dare to look down on me like this? Today, I’m going to teach you a lesson!”  Qin Cheng luo, consumed with rage, raised a chair and swung it at Qin Cheng yu. Qin Chengyu didn’t dodge or flinch and took t...

  “You’ve got it wrong. There’s only one young master in the Qin family, and that’s our Brother Lu. That Qin Chengyu has already been kicked out of the family—how can he still count as the second young master of the Qin family?” “Oh, my big mouth! I misspoke. Master Qin, don’t take it to heart. I’ll punish myself with three drinks later!” “Nian Jin sui is notorious for being arrogant and willful, doing whatever he pleases. If Qin Chengyu doesn’t try his best to please him, and if he gets kicked out of the Nian family too, he’ll probably end up as a beggar.” “At the end of the day, Chairman Qin values our Brother Lu the most! If the Qin family isn’t his in the future, then whose will it be?” “You don’t even need to say it. Isn’t this something the entire capital knows?” Qin Cheng lu basked in everyone’s flattery, feeling increasingly smug.  “It’s one thing for you to know, but don’t go around saying it. Grandpa doesn’t like people always thinking about his position. Keep ...

 Sitting to the side, Chu He jun had been keeping his ears open, paying attention to the commotion over here.  However, since he had spent most of his time abroad and didn’t follow the trends on domestic internet memes, he didn’t understand Nian Jinsui’s joke. “Nian Jinsui, what do you mean by that?” Now that Chu Hejun had calmed down,  he realized his earlier behavior in public had indeed been somewhat inappropriate.  So he took the initiative to talk to Nian Jinsui, as a way of making peace. Nian Jinsui glanced at Chu Hejun and replied,  “You’re always abroad, so it’s normal for you not to get it. Let me tell you an English joke instead.” “Alright, go ahead,”  Chu Hejun said. “Two little bees are flying among the flowers. One is flying high, and the other is flying low. Guess what the high-flying bee said to the low-flying bee?” Chu He jun didn’t understand and asked sincerely,  “What did it say?” Nian Jinsui smirked mischievously,  “You low bee...

The revelation of Qin Cheng Yu’s identity gave Chu He Jun pause.  If word got out to the elders that he was frequently dining with someone from the Qin family,  he’d undoubtedly face endless nagging. Maintaining a polite façade, Chu He Jun addressed Qin Cheng Yu,  “Second Young Master Qin, there’s an empty seat over there. Would you mind sitting there instead?” Hearing this, Ye Kang’s lips curled into a smug smile. However, Qin Cheng Yu remained unfazed, continuing to eat his meal without acknowledging Chu He Jun’s words. Sensing the rising tension, Ning Liang An interjected,  “Young Master Chu, it’s fine. I can sit elsewhere.” Chu He Jun waved him off.  “You sit tight. Don’t move.” Suddenly, Nian Jin Sui slammed his chopsticks down with a sharp clack ,  furrowing his brows as he snapped at Chu He Jun. “Chu He Jun, I’ve been tolerating you for way too long! We’re not even friends, so what gives you the right to boss people around in front of me?” Ch...

Since they weren’t friends, Nian Jin Sui couldn’t be bothered to put on a pleasant face. “Ah, so it’s you. Well, our table is full. Go find another spot.” Chu He Jun smirked.  “Then let’s see which classmate is willing to give up their seat for me.” His gaze swept over Qin Cheng Yu, who remained unbothered, and finally landed on Ye Kang.  “You said you didn’t want to eat, right? Why don’t you give me your seat?” Ye Kang awkwardly protested,  “Second Young Master Chu, I haven’t even started eating…” “Then take your food somewhere else. Did you hear me?”  Chu He Jun’s tone turned cold. Ye Kang’s eyes flashed with resentment, but he didn’t dare offend Chu He Jun.  Begrudgingly, he picked up his tray and moved to another table. Taking Ye Kang’s vacated spot, Chu He Jun leisurely glanced at Ning Liang An beside him.  “Hey, did Nian Jin Sui bully you? Be honest. I’ll get revenge for you.” Ning Liang An gave him a sidelong look, clearly exasperated.  ...

Although Nian Jin Sui had money now, spending a million on such an ugly painting felt like a punch to his chest. It’s fine to buy expensive things, but not overpriced ones! Seeing Nian Jin Sui in a sour mood, Butler Liu quickly ordered the painting to be stored away in the collection room. But that wasn’t the only thing spoiling Nian Jin Sui’s day. [System Notification: Host, your monthly harm assessment score for Qin Cheng Yu is only 30 points, far below the passing grade.] Nian Jin Sui was taken aback.  “When did this harm assessment come into play? I don’t remember this being mentioned!” [Following system evaluation, the current storyline risks deviating from the original novel's character arc, where Qin Cheng Yu's dark, obsessive personality was pivotal. To rectify this, the system has introduced a monthly harm evaluation. Specifics of these assessments were not detailed in the original novel, so the method of harm is at your discretion. Scores will now be calculated b...

Madam Chu wasn’t fond of Ning Liang Ans humble background.  However, after spending time with him,  she discovered that he truly understood her artwork,  grasping the deeper meanings behind every piece.  Eventually, Madam Chu regarded Ning Liang An as her kindred spirit and no longer objected to his relationship with Chu He Ting. Nian Jin Sui kept up his role and said,  “Thank you, Aunt Chu. I believe heaven rewards the persistent. I’ll wait for Brother Ting to change his mind.” Madam Chu nodded in satisfaction. Afraid she might not believe him, Nian Jin Sui deliberately put on a heartbroken yet hopeful expression.  “By the way, Aunt Chu, will Brother Ting be here today? It’s been so many days since I last saw him…” “Chu He Ting just started working at the family business, so he’s been very busy. You must understand. But don’t worry, I’ll tell him to make time to take you out,”  Madam Chu reassured him. Nian Jin Sui beamed with joy.  “That wo...

Chu He Jun smirked knowingly.  “Big brother, you want me to protect your little lover, don’t you?” Chu He Ting’s expression turned serious.  “Don’t say nonsense. He hasn’t accepted me yet, so you’re absolutely not allowed to say anything inappropriate in front of him.” “Oh, wow! Someone actually turned down the great Chu He Ting? Now I really have to meet him. Don’t worry, big brother, I won’t let anyone, not even Nian Jin Sui, bully my future sister-in-law!”  Chu He Jun confidently patted his chest. That was exactly what Chu He Ting wanted. Although he promised not to interfere with Ning Liang An’s life, that didn’t mean he could stand by and watch him be bullied. Now that he had graduated, Ning Liang An was left without support.  He simply couldn’t rest easy. With Chu He Jun back in the country, and given his long-standing rivalry with Nian Jin Sui,  sending him to protect Ning Liang An was the perfect solution. “But remember, he mustn’t know I sent you...

"Young Master Nian, are you okay? You look pale." The familiar voice snapped Nian Jin Sui out of his thoughts.  When he looked up and saw Qin Cheng Yu’s face, his pupils slightly contracted. What about me? Would he also face a terrible end under the overwhelming power of the plot? Would he die at Qin Cheng Yu's hands? Nian Jin Sui suddenly felt suffocated.  He wanted to flee—from here, from the plot, from this world. Panicked, he hurriedly maneuvered his wheelchair but accidentally hit a table,  his shin colliding painfully with a table leg. "Don’t rush, Young Master Nian. I’ll help you,"  Qin Cheng Yu said calmly. He quickly put down his tray and walked behind Nian Jin Sui,  pushing his wheelchair out of the cafeteria. Under a secluded canopy of trees, Qin Cheng Yu handed him a cold can of soda.  Nian Jin Sui took a few sips, feeling his heart gradually calm down. Although Qin Cheng Yu didn’t ask why he was acting so strangely,  his presence...

Unlike the protagonist,  Chu He Ting, who consistently topped his class and was a celebrated figure at the academy,  Qin Cheng Yu—despite being a supervillain on par with the protagonist— was unlikely to lag behind in academic performance. Unless… Qin Cheng Yu was deliberately holding back. But Nian Jin Sui couldn’t understand why.  Qin Cheng Yu had such a difficult position in the Qin family.  If he had showcased his abilities early on,  wouldn’t his life at the Qin household have been much easier? Noticing Nian Jin Sui’s silence,  Qin Cheng Yu turned to him, his sharp intuition quickly picking up on his thoughts.  “Young Master Nian, what do you want to ask?” Nian Jin Sui hesitated before blurting out,  “Um… does your grandfather know how talented you are?” Qin Cheng Yu’s eyelids lowered slightly, his long lashes casting a faint shadow beneath his eyes.  For a brief moment, Nian Jin Sui thought he saw the small mole on Qin Cheng Yu’s r...

Chu He Ting stared deeply at Ning Liang An,  hoping to see a flicker of longing or reluctance in his eyes.  He wished Ning Liang An would change his mind or crack a playful smile and say,  “I was just joking.” But his hopes were dashed. Chu He Ting withdrew his gaze, his voice hoarse.  “Alright. If you’ve made up your mind, I’ll keep my word and won’t bother you again.” As he turned to leave, Ning Liang An suddenly called out,  “Young Master Chu…” Chu He Ting’s eyes lit up with hope as he turned back, only to hear Ning Liang An say,  “Actually, Young Master Nian is a good person. You should cherish the one in front of you…” The light in Chu He Ting’s eyes dimmed, replaced by a bitter laugh. “If you don’t want me, that’s fine. But why push me toward someone else? Is my love so cheap to you?” Ning Liang An lowered his long lashes.  “I’m sorry…” “I cherish the one before me, but unfortunately… the one before me d...