The Villain Slaps The Protagonist’s Halo - Chapter 117

Chapter 117: Love is a Green Light

The solemn and dignified funeral was entirely under the control of Shi Yiyuan, displaying the demeanor of the heir to the family. However, everyone in Qin City now knew that the chosen successor favored by the late Shi Lao was Lin Xian. Yet, Lin Xian sat quietly in a lower seat, accompanied by his wife and daughter, displaying a calm demeanor. There was no trace of sorrow, and he didn't seem upset about being overshadowed.

Moreover, Shi Yiyuan had dispatched the former subordinates of Shi Lao today, making it clear that Lin Xian was just one step away from inheriting everything. It was a pity that Shi Lao suddenly passed away before this could happen.

Various figures from different walks of life gathered at the funeral, and Shi Yiyuan's high profile clearly announced that from this day forth, she was the head of the Shi family. Although Lin Haoran lost to Lin Xian and had to retreat to Xia City with his tail between his legs, he still had Shi Yiyuan's favor. In the future, when Shi Yiyuan stepped down, the position of the head of the Shi family would still belong to Lin Haoran. Lin Xian, who seemed to be on the verge of reaching the top, suddenly found himself back in the mud.

Some guests felt sorry for Lin Xian, but they also believed that this outcome was only natural. After all, Shi Yiyuan, as the daughter of Shi Lao, had been deeply cherished and valued. Growing up in the Shi family, she was well aware of everything under Shi Lao's command. Even after marrying into Xia City, her connection with the Shi family remained strong, treating it as her own. Her network and influence in the Shi family were incomparable to Lin Xian.

The cold day quickly passed, and snow fell again in the evening. As the guests dispersed, only the close relatives of the Shi family and those with close ties remained in the mourning hall.

People from the Qin and Wen families chose to stay, and Bai Lu, who had a good relationship with Shi Chen, was also present, seemingly waiting for something quietly.

"Dad, I'll stay here to keep watch. Everyone else can leave," Shi Yiyuan calmly spoke, ushering people out. "Uncle, what do you mean by this today?" Shi Yiyuan's younger brother, Shi Yilong, suddenly questioned with a cold face.

"Little uncle, from now on, I am the head of the Shi family. It would be better if you don't address me like that in the future," Shi Yiyuan looked over with composure, raising her eyelids slightly and emitting a somewhat arrogant and mocking tone.

"Grandpa's departure was sudden, and there's no will left. It's not for you to decide who will be the head of the family!" Shi Yilong's grandson retorted angrily, feeling indignant. The ship of the Shi family, with its murky waters, had too many people wanting to take the helm.

Shi Yiyuan glanced at Qin Yunhu and Mrs. Wen, still sitting at the table. She took a deep breath without leaving any traces, maintaining her composure. "Are you all planning to cause trouble in front of the guests?"

"You!" Shi Yilong was furious.

Nie Jia, holding Shi Chen's wrist, looked at the watch. It was almost nine o'clock, and he was feeling a bit hungry.

Shi Chen didn't need him to explain; he smiled and whispered, "Hungry?"

Nie Jia nodded, whispering back, "A bit sleepy too." He turned to glance at Lin Xian, who was originally speaking softly with Lulu. As their eyes met, Lin Xian smiled at him.

"Grandpa left a will," Lin Xian handed Lulu to his wife Lu Duo. In the tense atmosphere between Shi Yiyuan and Shi Yilong, Lin Xian's confident voice reached everyone's ears.

He stood up, slowly buttoned up the black suit, and walked to the front. Standing next to Shi Yiyuan.

"You're lying. There is no will from Dad's lawyer at all," Shi Yiyuan looked at him coldly, as if looking at a dead person.

"Grandpa wrote it in his own hand some time ago; it just hasn't been notarized yet," Lin Xian took out an envelope from his pocket and publicly read Shi Lao's will.

Shi Lao left everything to Lin Xian, without even a share for his biological children Shi Yiyuan and Shi Chen, let alone other relatives in the family.

The people under the table were in an uproar. No one expected such a reversal at the end. Since the Shi family started in the underworld, emphasizing righteousness, and now that Shi Lao had left a will, Shi Yilong didn't say much.

Shi Yiyuan also didn't panic. She just took the will between her fingers, carefully examined it, and sneered, "Hmm, indeed, this is Dad's handwriting. I didn't expect him to value you so much, giving everything to you."

Lin Xian said, "So..."

"So?" Shi Yiyuan raised an eyebrow, even in front of the family and outsiders, she didn't hesitate to tear the will into pieces with a crisp sound. "Now, you don't have the will in your hands."

"Shi Yiyuan! How dare you tear even Big Brother's will! Do you consider everyone in our family dead?" Shi Yilong angrily rebuked.

Other members of the family also voiced their condemnation. Shi Yiyuan snapped her fingers and ordered, "This is Dad's memorial hall. It won't tolerate disturbances. Throw those who can't behave out the door!"

Despite being Shi Yilong, when Shi Yiyuan gave the order, the subordinates guarding the memorial hall, led by She Yun, dared to throw him out and were ready to lift the old master.

Shi Yilong was furious and wanted to curse loudly. The other family members were also agitated, but the old associates of Shi, who had a strong aura of having killed before, stood behind Shi Yiyuan, immediately suppressing the family's anger.

They quickly realized that Shi Yiyuan was trying to forcefully seize control.

Lin Haoran remained silent, lowering his head. The guests, witnessing the absurd scene, showed no reaction. Mrs. Wen, the political center of power, attended the funeral for reasons unknown, sitting quietly in the corner since morning. The old master Qin Yunhu and the old master Shi Lao, who had been friends for decades, also sat silently, seemingly oblivious.

Only Bai Lu spoke lightly, "Miss, isn't it inappropriate to do this in front of me?"

As the Chief of the Capital Military Region, even though he couldn't interfere in the internal conflicts of the Shi family, tearing the old master's will in front of him was close to breaking the law.

Shi Yiyuan smiled, "Does Commander Bai want to meddle in other people's affairs?"

Bai Lu looked at Shi Yilong being pulled away by She Yun and nodded silently, "Forget it, pretend I didn't say anything."

"Absurd! Utterly absurd!" Shi Yilong almost tripped as She Yun dragged him away.

"Ye Ying," Shi Chen called out indifferently.

Ye Ying immediately stepped forward, grabbing She Yun's wrist, and sternly said, "Let go. It seems your teeth have healed, and your cheek doesn't hurt anymore, right?"

In an instant, the pain and fear of crushed teeth surged up, and She Yun, stiffening for a moment, allowed Ye Ying to slap him to the side.

This was Shi Lao's most valued chief bodyguard, said to be an assassin trained by a mercenary group in Colombia since childhood. Now, he was slapped by Shi Chen's secretary, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

Shi Yiyuan was enraged, glaring at Shi Chen, "Shi Chen! Are you still opposing me? Are you seeking death?"

"You dared to tear up Shi Yiming's will, what wouldn't I dare?" Shi Chen's eyebrows were filled with a sharp and cynical aura. "It's getting late. Jia Jia is hungry, and I need to go back to my love to make dinner. You can enjoy yourself here."

Saying that, he stood up, ready to leave with Nie Jia.

Lin Haoran, who had been quiet all day, suddenly looked up, nervously watching Nie Jia.

"You easily entered, but leaving won't be so simple," Shi Yiyuan said coldly, walking slowly to Lin Haoran's side. She whispered in his ear, "You've been wanting Nie Jia all this time, and now he's right in front of you. Kill Shi Chen, and you can have him. Mom is now the head of the Shi family. Even if you commit murder in public, I can suppress it for you." With that, she discreetly placed a small-caliber handgun in his hand.

Her words were spoken softly, inaudible to others. Lin Haoran could roughly guess the meaning.

He looked at Nie Jia, seemingly crazy, yet truly willing to take action.

He raised the gun.

Nie Jia frowned, handed a thick-handled black umbrella to him, and with a twist, pulled out a shining cold blade. In an instant, he stepped forward, swiftly knocking away Lin Haoran's gun barrel.

Shi Yiyuan was startled, taking a step back.

This move was too abrupt and fierce. Even those who knew he was confronting Lin Haoran couldn't help but be shaken by this momentum, feeling a tingling at the back of their necks.

"Nie Jia..." Lin Haoran looked at him with red eyes.

"You are indeed unchangeable," Nie Jia placed the knife on his shoulder, his breath sinking. He was about to swing down fiercely on his neck.

Shi Chen adjusted his cufflinks, and the wedding ring on his finger shimmered slightly. "Jia Jia."

Nie Jia hesitated, then tossed the knife to Ye Ying standing nearby. Turning, he returned to Shi Chen's side.

"Let's go back," Shi Chen said, putting his arm around Nie Jia's waist.

Nie Jia was in a bad mood, standing in place and saying fiercely, "I'm not leaving. I want to watch the show."

Shi Chen patted his head.

Tong Li quickly brought a chair for him. Ye Ying put the knife back into the umbrella, and she and Tong Li stood on both sides of the two, like two fierce door gods.

The scene became somewhat awkward. The family members of the Shi family all broke into a cold sweat for Shi Chen. For more than thirty years, he had been low-key, why start a conflict with Shi Yiyuan at this moment? Do they really want to die?

Shi Yiyuan's expression darkened. She looked up and saw someone approaching from a distance, a large group of people.

It was Lang Yijiro. His identity might lack a sense of security, always accompanied by a fully armed bodyguard team. Now entering the memorial hall, Shi Yiyuan suppressed her anger to greet the guest, "Mr. Lang, why are you here?"

Lang Yijiro didn't bother to look at her, walking straight to Shi Chen, bending over to greet, "Boss, the task you assigned is done. The police will be here soon."

When he called out "Boss," the entire memorial hall fell deathly silent.

Shi Yiyuan's pupils expanded as if she had received a fright, and her brain couldn't react for a while, standing still. Lin Haoran had already guessed that Shi Chen's identity was not low, but he never expected him to be in a position to make Lang Yijiro, an international arms dealer, bow and call him boss.

For a moment, the family members of the Shi family were also stunned, looking at Shi Chen in disbelief.

Only the Qin and Wen families, along with Bai Lu, remained calm, still sitting in their original places. Bai Lu even yawned out of boredom.

"You acted quickly, Little Lang," Ye Ying teased, patting Lang Yijiro on the shoulder. Lang Yijiro chuckled twice.

Tong Li pouted unhappily, grumbling that he always steals the limelight in front of Miss Ye.

With Ye Ying and Lang Yijiro's casual chat, their familiarity was evident, and one could easily discern their relationship.

Shi Yiyuan clenched her fists tightly, "For so many years, you've endured a lot, Shi Chen. I underestimated you."

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