The Villain Slaps The Protagonist’s Halo - Chapter 103

Chapter 103: Love is a Green Light

Han Manny is indeed capable. After Nie Jia visited the set a few times, he stopped going, leaving the filming matters to Han Manny and the producer. After handling the soundtrack, he began preparing for post-production. If nothing unexpected happens, the shooting will end in half a month. Nie Jia will also become busy, and he won't have any free time to accompany Shi Chan until post-production is finished.

Or it could be said that he needs Shi Chan's company.

So, before that, Nie Jia almost stuck to Shi Chan, following him everywhere.

Shi Chan could actually perceive something unusual, but the sweetness of having the beloved person always by his side temporarily blinded him, and he didn't think too deeply about it.

This night, Nie Jia woke up in the middle of the night with a palpitation. When he reached out to the side, Shi Chan was not there. Even the bed was cold, indicating that he had been gone for a while.

Nie Jia got out of bed without putting on shoes or even a shirt and walked out of the bedroom.

Fortunately, Shi Chan did not leave the house; he was just standing on the balcony, talking on an international call. Nie Jia didn't listen carefully to what he was saying; he just stood in the darkness, staring blankly at Shi Chan's back.

After a long time, Shi Chan finally finished the call. The living room was not lit, but as soon as he turned around, he noticed that Nie Jia was standing not far behind him.

"Why are you up?" Shi Chan casually threw his phone on the sofa, walked to Nie Jia's side, habitually cupped his neck, and spoke to him with his head lowered. However, this time, his hand was sweaty. Shi Chan's heart trembled for a moment, touching Nie Jia's forehead lightly, he asked softly, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Nie Jia shook his head, his voice steady, showing no sign of any abnormality. "No, I just had a nightmare, and when I woke up, I couldn't find you."

He gripped Shi Chan's clothes tightly, his breathing slightly erratic. In fact, he hadn't had a nightmare. KK would soothe his subconscious mind during his sleep, reducing his restlessness. Plus, he had been with Shi Chan for a long time since regaining consciousness, and Nie Jia hadn't had nightmares for a long time.

He couldn't explain this sudden uneasiness. It was just that he woke up in the middle of the night, realized Shi Chan was not there, and immediately broke into a cold sweat.

Shi Chan embraced Nie Jia, kissed and touched him for a long time before realizing that Nie Jia was still barefoot. He then carried him to the side, both falling onto the sofa together. Nie Jia was protected in Shi Chan's arms, nestled between Shi Chan and the back of the sofa, feeling secure.

"What time is it now?" Shi Chan glanced at the balcony; the moonlight outside was bright, making it hard to tell the time. He rubbed his nose against Nie Jia's and said, "Just woke up, want me to make you a late-night snack?"

"No, I don't want to eat today." Nie Jia still held onto Shi Chan's clothes, not letting go. His voice sounded muffled, making it unclear whether he was in a bad mood or just acting spoiled.

Seeing that he didn't want to continue sleeping, Shi Chan chatted with Nie Jia on the sofa to divert his attention. Their long legs were stacked together, and in moments of emotion, they couldn't help but lower their heads to kiss each other.

"I reviewed the script recently, why did it change like this?" Shi Chan knocked on Nie Jia's head with his chin, holding him in his arms. Occasionally, he gently stroked the back of Nie Jia, like comforting a child.

"What do you mean?" Nie Jia asked.

The original script left by the previous owner was good enough, but as the original author, every aspect of the work reflected his hopes and beautiful expectations for the world. After Nie Jia took over, although it was for the urgent gambling agreement, to make the script more commercial and ensure sufficient funds after the release, he also mixed in his own emotions.

And what he mixed in was full of damp darkness and hostility. Although the plot became more substantial, it felt oppressive.

"It's filled with meaningless sacrifices," Shi Chan said.

Nie Jia was silent for a moment and said, "Does it need meaning? I'm not shooting a public service announcement."

"If it's for making it more commercial, of course, it doesn't matter." Shi Chan lifted Nie Jia's chin and looked into his eyes, his gaze extremely gentle. "I'm worried that this negative worldview belongs to you."

Nie Jia looked up at him, "But... the world is like that. Is there meaning in life and death? Every second, every minute, people die somewhere in the world, including us. They are part of the world, and when they die, there will be new life. Does it need meaning?"

Shi Chan understood. The pessimistic worldview that pervaded the script indeed belonged to Nie Jia.

"We are part of the world, but not completely unrelated to each other." Shi Chan took Nie Jia's hand and gently kissed his fingertips. His gaze was solemn, as if making a vow. "Just as you are just a stranger of no importance to others, you are more important to me than my own life. This world is not the world you see. The world is made up of countless you and me, not meaningless deaths and rebirths."

Nie Jia didn't speak, and after a while, he said slowly, "You are more important to me than my own life."

Shi Chan was directly amused by him, "I didn't compete with you in sweet talk."

Nie Jia turned over and lay on Shi Chan, kissing him heavily. Then, with a hint of shy blush at the corner of his eyes, he said softly, "I love you, Shi Chan. I will listen to you."

Shi Chan felt something. Apparently, he was the only support in Nie Jia's desolate spiritual world.

"You don't need to listen to me; there are some things only you can find back by yourself." Shi Chan and Nie Jia kissed and cuddled for a while. Feeling that Nie Jia's anxiety had completely disappeared, he couldn't help but roll him up and carry him into the bedroom, covering them with the quilt, ready for sleep.

The next day, while Nie Jia was still in a daze, he received a call from Lin Haoran.

"Nie Jia, I miss you a lot." Lin Haoran's voice was hoarse and depressed, clearly early in the morning but sounding like he was drunk.

Nie Jia answered the phone in a daze and became clear-minded after listening. "How did you get my number?"

"I want to see you, Nie Jia, I really miss you." Lin Haoran talked to himself, and Nie Jia could hear him gasping for breath and a sad tone in his voice. "Is this the only way for us, Nie Jia? I really love you... Can you give me another chance? I can give up everything for you. I don't want the

Lin family or the Shi family. Let's reconcile, okay?"

"If you truly love me, then I'm happy now with Shi Chan. You should be happy for me. Why are you crying?" Nie Jia was extremely cold, ruthlessly attacking without any mercy.

"Are you happy now... yes, you love him so much. Does Shi Chan love you as unwaveringly as you do?" Lin Haoran let out a drunken laugh. "If one day Shi Chan betrays you, will you come back to me? This time, I will truly love you."

"Impossible." Nie Jia said indifferently.

"Awake?" Shi Chen, wearing an apron, suddenly entered with a fragrance of eggs and milk, not sure what breakfast he was preparing.

"Did you make egg pancakes?" Nie Jia looked at him as he sat up, revealing the aftermath of affectionate marks on his bare shoulders.

Shi Chen helplessly sat beside him, smiling, "Yes, I did. Why do you love egg pancakes so much? Drinking at night and eating eggs in the morning, what kind of habit is this?"

"You cultivated it for me." Nie Jia said helplessly. During the first two reincarnations, Shi Chen prepared bedtime drinks and made breakfast with egg pancakes for him every day. Now, he was complaining.

Shi Chen smiled, leaned over, and kissed him, saying, "If you're awake, get up and have breakfast. Is your waist still sore? Come here, and I'll give you a massage."

Lin Haoran, hearing the intimate conversation opposite him, had red eyes, already filled with angry and desperate tears.

Before Nie Jia could react, he disconnected the call himself.

For several days, Nie Jia didn't go out. Shi Chen returned to the country specifically to accompany his grandmother, and with his affairs put on hold, he had plenty of leisure time in the country. Occasionally, he took Nie Jia back to chat with his grandmother.

However, recently, Shi Yiyuan and Lin Haoran seemed to have become more sensible, with no disturbances or proactive actions towards Nie Jia.

It wasn't until half a month later that Ye Ying handed the invitation to Shi Chen for Shi Lao's 75th birthday celebration.

For this, Ye Ying fasted for a day. While trying on the evening gown, Ten Li suddenly asked, "Sis Ye, now that Mr. Nie is here, will the boss still let you be his companion?"

Ye Ying was puzzled for a moment before realizing, "Oh, right. With Mr. Nie here, why am I trying on gowns?" She threw away the evening gown in her hand, patted her muscular abdomen, and said boldly, "Let's go, eat hot pot. I'm starving."

"Do you go every year?" That night, Nie Jia stood in front of Shi Chen, arranging his tie, and casually asked.

"When I'm in the country, I go; when I'm not, I don't make a special trip." Shi Chen smiled.

Ye Ying, in black trousers and a white shirt, stood on the side and sneered, "Yeah, you'll end up with rashes and go to the hospital the next day if you go."

Nie Jia frowned, "Does he have to bring his dog for his birthday?"

Ye Ying sounded displeased, "If the boss doesn't go, he won't bring that dog."

Shi Chen, with a indifferent look, glanced at Ye Ying, who shut up with a white-eyed expression.

"It's okay; I brought my special medicine." Shi Chen laughed and ruffled Nie Jia's hair.

Ye Ying drove, and after arriving at the old house, the two first went to the grandmother's courtyard. The old lady knew it was her husband's birthday today and had a slightly rosy smile on her face. However, due to her weak body, she couldn't get up, so she chatted with Shi Chen and Nie Jia for a while before urging them to go to the venue to avoid being late and ridiculed.

When Shi Chen and Nie Jia entered the banquet hall, most of the guests had already arrived. They were all celebrities, not limited to Qin City, indicating the deep connections and foundation of the Shi family in terms of social networks.

"Dad, I wish you blessings like the East Sea and a long life like the Southern Mountain." Shi Chen led Nie Jia forward, uttering a common and insincere blessing.

The steward took Shi Chen's birthday gift away, but today, Old Shi didn't show any displeasure towards Shi Chen. He leisurely chatted with him for a while.

Nie Jia glanced around but didn't see the dog.

Shi Yiyuan, holding a glass of champagne, walked to a man with a slicked-back hairstyle, smiled and chatted with him for a while, and finally, looking in Shi Chen's direction, asked seemingly casually, "Mr. Langya, do you know that Miss Ye?"

Langya Ichiro is a well-known arms dealer in Japan. Although the Shi family has little influence abroad, their connections are not to be underestimated, and they have many partners in various fields.

Following her gaze, Langya Ichiro smiled, "Of course, everyone on this path knows Miss Ye, the goddess of death."

Shi Yiyuan was delighted, but she showed no expression on her face, pretending to be unaware, "Really? But why did she become my brother's secretary? You should know that my brother has no talent..."

"I'm not familiar with Miss Ye, but I do know a bit. Miss Ye was originally a member of the Armed League. Later, when the Armed League was absorbed by the USA, Miss Ye probably got tired of the mercenary life, left the Armed League, and severed ties with us. Seeking stability, you know, women, you should understand." Langya Ichiro said.

In Ye Ying's ear, Ten Li's voice sounded smug, "Sis Ye, Mr. Lang is talking nonsense and speaking ill of you."

Ye Ying, busy keeping an eye on Nie Jia's figure and ensuring his safety, replied via the earpiece, "Deal with him later."

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