The Villain Slaps The Protagonist’s Halo - Chapter 98

Chapter 98: Love is a Green Light

The movie has started, directed by Han Manny, a very imaginative young woman. Although she is not a well-known heavyweight, she has gained Nie Jia's trust. She was a fan of the original owner and had worked as a screenwriter before directing, with creative ideas reminiscent of the original owner Nie Jia. However, perhaps due to her deep admiration for the original owner, her films inevitably bear some obvious traces of imitation, leading to mockery within the industry.

Nie Jia, with his god-like vision, knows she is indeed talented, but she has not yet found the right opportunity. "Apocalypse" originated from the hands of the original owner. Although Nie Jia made significant modifications, even disrupting the structure, there is still some essence of the original owner in it. Han Manny is well-versed in the original owner's techniques, and entrusting her with the film allows Nie Jia to save a considerable amount of time for handling matters such as the soundtrack.

Of course, this also gives him more time to be with Shi Chen.

On the other hand, things have calmed down for Shi Yiyuan due to Lin Haoran's hospitalization, slightly improving Nie Jia's mood.

Shi Yiyuan and Lin Haoran harbor clear animosity towards Shi Chen, which has always irritated Nie Jia. However, Shi Chen has been enduring silently for a long time due to the old lady's relationship, making it difficult for Nie Jia to take significant action openly. Still, there are plenty of covert means.

Nie Jia's original purpose was only to repay debts, but since it involves Shi Chen, he has to act preemptively. Regardless, he will not let anyone harm Shi Chen easily.

"What are you thinking? You seem lost," Shi Chen said, gently squeezing Nie Jia's hand.

Nie Jia snapped out of his thoughts, sharing a smile with Shi Chen. They had just had dinner at a restaurant near the apartment and were holding hands, strolling home.

"I was thinking about you," Nie Jia said, cheeks slightly flushed, looking at Shi Chen with bright eyes.

Shi Chen felt a slight flutter in his heart. He could see the deep affection in Nie Jia's eyes, vast and unfathomable like an ocean. He tightened his grip on Nie Jia's hand and couldn't resist pulling him into an embrace, leaning down for a kiss.

A tender and gentle kiss, no matter how many times, no matter where, whenever Shi Chen touched him, Nie Jia's mind would be instantly overwhelmed, filled with thoughts of Shi Chen.

About ten meters behind them, Ye Ying followed, seemingly noticing something unusual. She turned her head to glance across the road, her gaze turning unfriendly as she put away her phone and quickly walked up to Nie Jia, whispering something in his ear.

Nie Jia raised an eyebrow slightly, smiling, "Don't worry about them."

Ye Ying nodded, responding, and then resumed paying no attention to the commotion across the road, taking out her phone again.

The two continued talking quietly as they walked back to the apartment. That night, Nie Jia received numerous calls from various companies, all handled by Ye Ying.

"Mr. Nie said not to worry; the money is all used for the film. There's no need to buy photos from paparazzi. Let them publish if they want," Ye Ying said coldly, finishing the last call from the company.

Nie Jia, being a public figure, was usually followed by paparazzi. Tonight, holding hands and even kissing Shi Chen, it must have all been captured by the paparazzi. After returning to the apartment and taking a shower, the calls came flooding in, demanding money for the photos, threatening to trend the news if not paid.

This kind of situation was common in the entertainment industry. When an artist is caught in compromising situations, paparazzi usually doesn't immediately publish the news but instead demands money from the artist's management to protect their image. However, this time it wasn't an artist but the boss of Sejia Media. The manager at Sejia panicked upon reading the emails and rushed to seek the boss's advice.

Unexpectedly, the boss simply said, "Let them go..."

Nie Jia didn't care at all, and he even found it somewhat amusing. He didn't mind others knowing about him and Shi Chen.

After waiting for a day, the online world remained silent. The other party didn't have the courage to expose the photos.

"The entire Qin City knows you belong to Lin Haoran. Who dares to expose it recklessly?" Ten Li, who had been cleaning up in the shadows, was brought to the apartment by Ye Ying today. The youth with a doll-like face, dressed in black, was sitting beside the coffee table, cutting fruits. However, as soon as the words left his mouth, the living room fell into silence.

Ye Ying stiffened, silently lifting her head to glance at Ten Li. Even Ten Li himself was startled, realizing he had said the wrong thing. He forced a smile, grinding his teeth.

It was the first time Nie Jia had seen Ten Li. As a member of Shi Chen's bodyguard team, he had a slender and small frame, especially with a baby face that made him look like a high school student. Nie Jia silently squeezed his fist, unsure how many punches this little guy could take.

"I didn't mean that, Mr. Nie, I really didn't mean that," Ten Li hurriedly explained, pointing to the sky and the ground.

"I know," Nie Jia responded lightly, not paying much attention, sitting at the dining table and seriously typing something on the computer.

Ye Ying glared at Ten Li, lowering her voice and saying, "Are you seeking death? If the boss were here today, he would have sent you to East Timor for training directly! Where do you find room to talk with that mouth of yours?"

Ten Li, holding an apple, took a bite before Ye Ying chased him away.

Nie Jia didn't say much. After a while, he unplugged a USB drive and placed it in a prepared envelope. He said to Ye Ying, "Can you send this express for me? I have something to deal with here."

Ye Ying glanced at the address and recipient, furrowing her brows, "Madam Wen from the Wen family...? Mr. Nie, why don't I go to the Wen family for you? Otherwise, the express won't reach Madam Wen at all."

Madam Wen, the System Assistant: KK, is the wife of the prestigious Wen family in Qin City. Similar in age to Shi Lao, she once had a only daughter who unfortunately passed away in her twenties. Overwhelmed by the tragedy, Madam Wen's husband succumbed to the grief and joined their departed daughter after two years. Since then, Madam Wen rarely appeared in public, and the entire Wen family operated discreetly.

Despite maintaining a low profile, the Wen family, being closely tied to the government, couldn't compete with the Qin and Fei families in the business world. Several members of the Wen family held positions in the political sphere, with the mayor of Qin City being the younger son adopted by Madam Wen from her sister's family.

As a woman of high status and influence, any delivery to Madam Wen was intercepted before reaching her hands. Ye Ying, having been with Shi Chen for years, might not be familiar with the business world, but a family like the Wens, intertwined with the government, would certainly know of her.

"The servant has accepted it; once they confirm the contents and ensure nothing is kept privately, it will be sent out," Nie Jia stated.

Ye Ying wasn't aware of the content inside the USB drive that made Nie Jia confident in restraining the Wen family's servants. She also didn't understand the connection between Nie Jia and Madam Wen. Trying to be responsible, she advised, "If it's something crucial, in case the servant becomes negligent, it might only delay your affairs."

Nie Jia looked at her and smiled, "Is it not appropriate to let the chief bodyguard around Shi Chen run errands for me?"

Since discovering Shi Chen's identity, Nie Jia understood that Shi Lao's son's data had been manipulated by Shi Chen. Originally, Shi Chen was just a small businessman without a mother. With Shi Chen's alterations, Nie Jia was spared from many complications. He didn't have to worry about Shi Chen's safety or the pressure from the Shi family. All Nie Jia needed to do was fulfill the original owner's wishes, eliminate the accumulated criminal personality values, and eliminate any potential troubles for Nie Jia. He hoped Shi Chen would soon break free from the constraints of the tribunal.

Interrupting Nie Jia's reflection on Shi Chen's kindness, Ye Ying spoke, "Ensure that what you want to do is foolproof. It's an order from the boss; you need not worry about it."

Unable to resist her, Nie Jia followed her, returning to his room to write songs.

Not long after Ye Ying left, Ten Li retrieved the photos from the paparazzo's computer, directly uploading them online. Sejia Media's publicity department added fuel to the fire. Nie Jia's popularity made a swift comeback despite his recent slump due to some poorly received movies he did to pay off debts.

In the middle of the night, Nie Jia was seen holding hands with a stranger on the street, and their affectionate kiss became a sensation. The revelation of Nie Jia's sexual orientation set the internet ablaze. Despite the numerous haters, his good reputation and fan base, along with the sympathetic masses, dominated the comments section.

"Ah, ah, ah! My Nie Emperor is in love! I need to tell my mom; my boyfriend has a boyfriend!"

"Although there's no response from the parties involved, Nie Nie's eyes are full of stars. He must really, really like that person. How wonderful."

"Even though it's late at night, my Nie Emperor looks like he's shining! He's so handsome! Ahhh!"

"As a fan of Nie Emperor, I, reluctantly, admit defeat in the face of his boyfriend's looks. They're truly a perfect match. Girlfriend fans are shedding tears of concession."

As the news exploded online, Shi Chen remained oblivious, enjoying tea and reminiscing with his friend Bai Lu, who had recently been promoted to chief.

White Lu invited Shi Chen over when he came to Qin City for a meeting. Not long into their conversation, they heard a heavy gasp behind them.

Turning around, they saw White Lu's sister staring wide-eyed at Shi Chen, taking a breath as if struggling for air.

"It's getting late; I need to go back and prepare dinner for my beloved. Visit my place after your meeting," Shi Chen said, standing up, buttoning his suit, emitting a subtle aggression in his gestures.

"Who has the ability to make you cook personally?" White Lu teased.

White Lu escorted Shi Chen out, and upon returning, his sister caught him, "Brother, brother, brother! Who is he?!"

"Tsk, don't you know your brother's identity? Don't ask randomly," White Lu scolded his sister and walked away.

Her brother had just been promoted to chief; not asking was like saying their statuses were almost the same, right?

Tsk tsk...

"I'll post this on my social media!" She shouted at her brother's retreating figure.

While Nie Jia's name was still on the trending list, a screenshot of a social media post claiming "I encountered Nie Emperor's boyfriend" surfaced.

【My brother knows Nie Emperor's boyfriend! Just saw them up close. Nie Emperor's boyfriend is even more handsome in person!】 Accompanied by a clear photo of Shi Chen's expressionless side profile, sharp and imposing.

The post included comments and conversations between the photo owner and friends.

"Why am I so lucky! Is he really Nie Emperor's boyfriend?" "Yes, he is. Extremely handsome in person! His voice is so pleasing!"

"Ah, even though I'm a fan of Nie Emperor, I apologize to Nie Emperor; I've fallen for your boyfriend." "Give up; he just said he's going back to cook dinner for my Nie Emperor! He even calls me Nie Emperor's love!"

"Damn, I'm even more infatuated now. Quickly let White Lu introduce me!"

Despite the inability of the gossip paparazzi to reveal more details, the curiosity of netizens persisted, and discussions continued fervently, bowing to the allure of the two handsome men.

On the way back, Shi Chen finally learned about the incident from Ten Li. Helpless, Nie Jia smiled and let Ten Li create some waves online.

As the news about Nie Jia inundated the internet, Lin Haoran remained unaware. Lying on the hospital bed, he tightly pressed his phone, staring at the photo of the two kissing, his heart filled with agonizing pain. Lin Haoran wasn't blind; he could see that there was no romantic atmosphere between the two in the photo.

It was just a simple, straightforward kiss, something any two people fond of each other would do.

"You are mine. No one can take you away," Lin Haoran gritted his teeth, forcefully smashing his phone, then threw off the blanket and stormed out of the ward.

-------

Table of content - Next Chapter >>> 

• You can access publicly available chapters of "The Villain Slaps The Protagonist’s Halo" right HERE.
• Your invaluable feedback and ratings mean the world to me. Please take a moment to rate this novel at Novelupdate.
• You can also check out the other Novels I'm currently translating by clicking HERE.
• If you come across any mistakes within this chapter, kindly notify me in the comments below, so that I can make the necessary corrections.