The Villain Slaps The Protagonist’s Halo - Chapter 116

Chapter 116: Love is a Green Light

As his words fell, Shi Lao's pupils instantly dilated.

Throughout his life filled with the glint of blades and shadows of swords, how could he not understand the meaning behind these words?

"You'll inherit the Shi family... there will be a lot, a lot of money," the hope in his eyes flickered and faded.

"I know you value me," Lin Xian said coldly, "but you value Lu Lu even more. You want Lu Lu to repeat the life of Shi Yiyuan."

"What's wrong with that?" Shi Lao angrily gasped, "Lu Lu will become the head of the Shi family in the future. Whatever she says in Qin City will be unquestionable, and no one will dare to contradict her."

Lin Xian quietly watched as Shi Lao's face grew paler, "Lu Lu's little hands are so warm. What do you want her to do with the cold thing called power? Lu Lu is my precious daughter, not your tool."

"Do you like being... a lowly person so much?" Shi Lao's fingers tightly gripping the bedsheet loosened weakly.

"Yes, I am a lowly person. Born into a prestigious family, yet considered inferior because I'm not a qualified tool for you. Do you think I would resent? You are not worthy." Lin Xian remained expressionless, "I don't care how you perceive me. I just want my wife and children to have a worry-free life, peaceful and happy. Power, in my eyes, is garbage. Only people with beastly hearts who consider themselves superior treasure it."

"What... what exactly..." Shi Lao stared at him in shock, feeling his grandson-in-law becoming particularly terrifying in that moment.

"Lu Lu actually dislikes you. Don't be fooled by her apparent affection; it's all because she knows it's advantageous. You value Lu Lu just for this reason, her cleverness and her early understanding of profit and harm. If I continued to stay in the Shi family, Lu Lu might really become the second Shi Yiyuan," Lin Xian said.

Shi Lao's voice became somewhat hoarse, "I don't believe... you would really abandon the Shi family... what do you want to do?"

"All I want is a family. I never thought about competing for power with anyone. It's just that people like you don't believe, so I have the opportunity to take advantage," Lin Xian chuckled. "After I die... it won't benefit you in any way... "

"Don't worry about that. I won't let you taint Lu Lu. Go ahead and die peacefully." Lin Xian stood up, calmly buttoning his suit. Suddenly, he remembered something, turned back to Shi Lao, and said, "By the way, the person who asked me questions is my uncle. The signature of Old Master Qin Yunhu was arranged by him, not obtained by my ability. The one you've always looked down upon, Shi Chen, do you know who he is?"

Shi Lao's pupils dilated.

"Don't think too much about what happens after you die. Mr. Nie has prepared a will. Everything under your name will belong to me. Even if Shi Yiyuan kills you, she won't get a penny. I will sell the mansion you built at a low price, take Dodo and Lu Lu, and live a quiet life abroad." Lin Xian sneered, "What do you think?"

Cold sweat covered Shi Lao's body uncontrollably, and he involuntarily twitched. He looked at Lin Xian with hatred, wanting to vent his anger by killing him, but could only weakly pound the bed a couple of times.

Lin Xian said with a smile, "You think powerful allies, whether it's the Qin family, Fei family, or even that Japanese arms dealer Lang Yijiro, are all just pawns in his hands. The grand palace you consider the Shi family, in my uncle's eyes, is just leftover crumbs. You sent Nie Yun to kill Nie Jia. Do you only know that he returned empty-handed? Do you know that the highly-priced assassin you cultivated had all his teeth crushed with just one meeting? All of this was planned by my uncle, driving away Lin Haoran, putting pressure on Shi Yiyuan, so she rushed to kill you. Look at you, old and fallen to such a state, truly pitiful."

Shi Lao suddenly took a deep breath, his head tilted to the side, and he fell into complete silence.

Lin Xian looked at his wide-open eyes and sneered, "Scared to death in the end."

He didn't leave immediately, just stood quietly by the bed for a few minutes, before adopting a horrified tone and shouting loudly, "Butler, Butler! Someone, come quickly!"

When the butler hurried over, he only saw young master Lin Xian kneeling on one knee in front of the old master's window, holding his gradually cooling hand, eyes red from crying.

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Shi Lao has passed away, and this news shook the entire Qin City overnight.

The circumstances surrounding Shi Lao's death were mysterious. A person who was lively and energetic during the day suddenly disappeared that night. Considering that Shi Lao had no strong emotional connection with his late wife, it was unlikely he succumbed to excessive grief over her death, leading to a sudden demise in his sleep.

Lin Xian insisted on reporting the incident and demanded a post-mortem examination. That very night, Shi Lao's body was taken away by the authorities.

Given that he was no ordinary person, being Shi Lao, the focal point of the entire city, the police acted promptly.

Everyone in the old mansion of the Shi family woke up from their slumber to witness Shi Lao's body being taken away. Many were still in a daze, finding it hard to believe, thinking it was just a nightmare. Shi Lao's former subordinates, upon hearing the news, fainted on the spot.

Shi Yiyuan, wearing a robe, stood in the snowy courtyard. With her hands crossed over her chest, she coldly remarked to Lin Xian, "Too bad, you haven't secured anything, and my father is already gone. The Shi family, as far as I'm concerned, is now under my control. Let's see who can protect you."

With teary eyes, Lin Xian retorted, "Mom, Grandpa just died, and you're not the least bit sad?"

Shi Yiyuan revealed a cold and indifferent demeanor, "He's gone. I am the first heir along with Shi Chen. If Shi Chen is ineffective, the Shi family is mine. I'm happy; there's nothing to be sad about."

"I understand," Lin Xian smirked, a layer of tears still in his eyes. But with a smile, all the previous sorrow seemed to vanish, "When you die, I won't be sad either."

Lin Xian's smile carried profound meaning. He patted Shi Yiyuan on the shoulder twice and left with a mocking smile.

Shi Yiyuan furrowed her brows in bewilderment. Lin Xian's calm and confident demeanor left her feeling unsettled.

"Mom, is Grandpa's death related to you?" Lin Haoran limped forward, questioning in a low voice.

Shi Yiyuan glanced at him indifferently, "You might as well not go back. Stay and attend your grandfather's funeral before leaving."

Everything happened too suddenly. Lin Haoran returned to his room, sat in silence for half the night, his expression heavy. He knew Shi Yiyuan's temperament. After he was driven back to Xia City, Shi Lao had hinted, to some extent, that he favored Lin Xian inheriting the family business. Shi Yiyuan could never tolerate willingly handing over the vast family business, even if it meant her own biological son.

The only way to prevent this was for Shi Lao to die before formally passing on the position, leaving Lin Xian with no standing in the Shi family.

The more he thought about it, the more he felt it was insane. Unable to resist, he stood up and went to find Shi Yiyuan.

"Mom, did you kill Grandpa?"

Shi Yiyuan hadn't slept yet, lazily swaying a glass of red wine as she looked at the snowy night outside. She casually glanced at Lin Haoran and said nonchalantly, "Yes."

Lin Haoran's eyes turned bloodshot, "Have you lost your mind?"

"If it weren't for your useless self, would I take such a risk?" Shi Yiyuan remained composed, her eyes reflecting the vast night.

"Are you crazy, or were you always like this?" Lin Haoran asked incredulously.

Shi Yiyuan looked at him strangely, "Are you talking to me about feelings now?"

"Then let's talk about interests." Lin Haoran closed the door, staring into her eyes, "If things get exposed, you'll be sentenced to death. News of a daughter killing her father for wealth will spread nationwide. You won't get the Shi family, and even the recently survived Lin Group will be implicated because of you!"

Shi Yiyuan chuckled and walked up to Lin Haoran, gently patting his face, "Are you discussing feelings with me now?"

"Then I'll talk about interests." Lin Haoran closed the door, staring into her eyes. "If things are exposed, you'll be sentenced to death. News of a daughter killing her father for wealth will spread nationwide. You won't get the Shi family, and even the recently survived Lin Group will be implicated because of you!"

Shi Yiyuan chuckled and walked up to Lin Haoran, gently patting his face, "Are you trying to fight with your mother? With your disabled arms and legs?"

"Take care of yourself." Lin Haoran finally restrained his anger, turned around, and left.

Shi Yiyuan viciously threw the wine glass at his back, "Get back to Xia City, you useless thing!"

She staggered back to bed, sleeping through the chaotic night.

Shi Lao's autopsy results came out quickly. Excessive adrenaline secretion suggested he was scared to death. According to the police investigation, the Saint Bernard giant dog Shi Lao raised was likely the cause of his death.

Given his old age and already weakened heart, the massive dog breaking through the windows in the middle of the night and the sudden loud noise in the bedroom made Shi Lao's cause of death quite evident.

Qin City mourned, grieving for Shi Lao right after the departure of the old lady. Unexpectedly, on the day of the funeral, Shi Lao also left.

Accompanied by Shi Chen, Nie Jia was adjusting his tie, meticulously tidying up every strand of hair.

Shi Lao's funeral, unlike the old lady's, was for a prominent figure. He had allies all over the world, making his funeral naturally grand. Even an ordinary guest was a remarkable figure, and even the mayor of Qin City, Wen Yuanfeng, attended along with Mrs. Wen.

Shi Yiyuan, dressed solemnly, greeted the guests with a calm demeanor, her eyes revealing a fierceness nurtured in the world of power.

Shi Lao's former subordinates knelt below, silent without shedding a tear, their mourning quiet to the point of being ruthless. The guests entering the venue, observing the row of black-clad bodyguards and Shi Lao's former subordinates, felt an atmosphere of solemnity and severity, realizing the true nature of the Shi family's business at this moment.

When Shi Chen arrived with Nie Jia, almost all eyes were drawn to them.

No one had expected that the mysterious boyfriend who trended with Mr. Nie daily would turn out to be Shi Lao's biological son. After so many years, they had been completely unaware. Despite having a biological son, Shi Lao had consistently focused on cultivating his two grandchildren, revealing a certain level of distrust in his own son's capabilities...

What a pity.

Shi Yiyuan stood at the forefront, watching Shi Chen with a seemingly proud lift of her chin.

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