The Villain Slaps The Protagonist’s Halo - Chapter 97

Chapter 97: Love is a Green Light

Ye Ying knew her words were of no use. Lin Xian, the frontline commander of Jordan, still trembled like a sieve when he saw the boss. She casually mentioned it, left Lin Xian in the living room after putting down the tea, and sat aside, scrolling through her phone.

After some time passed, when Lin Xian felt his back going numb, the bedroom door clicked open. Lin Xian couldn't help but shudder, immediately putting down the teacup and standing up, nervously clenching his fingers. "Uncle."

Shi Chen came out casually wearing a shirt, his hair messy, shirt unbuttoned, a somewhat indifferent emotion in his pitch-black eyes.

"Have you eaten?" Shi Chen's hair was damp and disheveled. He casually buttoned a button, ran his hand through the scattered hair at the back of his head, revealing a sharp and handsome face. His gaze showed no displeasure, but Lin Xian, at the moment of seeing him, felt his throat tighten, and sweat broke out on his back.

"Not yet..." After a moment of confusion, Lin Xian truthfully replied.

Shi Chen closed the door carefully, casually responded, and walked to the kitchen. "I'll make an omelette for Jiajia, you can have some too."

The tension between Lin Xian's eyebrows lessened a bit. He nodded, "Okay."

Soon, Shi Chen turned off the stove, placed a plate of tomato omelette on the table for Lin Xian, then picked up another plate and went back into the bedroom. As he disappeared, Lin Xian's tense spirit eased a bit. He sat down and ate the omelette without daring to think about who might be in the bedroom.

When Shi Chen came back, Nie Jia was already sleeping on the bed, half of his face buried in the pillow, looking like an innocent child in deep sleep.

Shi Chen didn't have the heart to disturb him. While holding Nie Jia's hand, trying to tuck his arm under the blanket, Nie Jia suddenly woke up, somewhat dazed.

His eyes were still filled with exhaustion from the previous activities, a red mark on his neck. Shi Chen felt sorry for him and said softly, "It's already two in the morning, go back to sleep."

Nie Jia murmured something, reaching out to hug Shi Chen's waist and closed his eyes again.

Shi Chen strangely understood, smiled, and patted Nie Jia's hair. "Your omelette is ready."

After hearing this, even though he was almost half-asleep, Nie Jia insisted on getting up, wanting to eat the omelette. Shi Chen chatted with him, watched him slowly finish his late-night snack, poured a glass of water for him to rinse his mouth, and then tucked him into bed.

"Aren't you going to sleep with me?" Nie Jia looked at Shi Chen, holding onto his sleeve as he was about to leave the room.

"I'll go wash the dishes, I'll be back after that," Shi Chen chuckled.

Nie Jia let go, watching him leave, eyes sparkling, cheeks still a little red.

When Shi Chen closed the bedroom door, the warmth in his eyes faded away, replaced by a noticeable coldness and sharpness.

"Uncle." Lin Xian, who had finished eating, waited in the living room, his spirits tense again.

"How many shares of the Lin family do you have?" Shi Chen threw the plate to Ye Ying, walked to the sofa, legs folded together, his high position revealing a moment of dominance.

Lin Xian dared not conceal and blushed slightly, "I don't have any shares of the Lin family. My parents didn't give me any."

"All the big shares are in Lin Haoran's hands?" Shi Chen thought Lin Xian, as the eldest son, might have some scattered shares, but unexpectedly, Shi Yiyuan didn't spare any for Lin Xian.

"Yes, mainly in the hands of my parents and Lin Haoran," Lin Xian said humiliated, clenching his teeth.

"Do you want status or money?" Shi Chen said indifferently.

Lin Xian hesitated, opened his mouth embarrassingly, stayed silent for a while, and finally spoke with a trembling voice, "I don't quite understand what you mean, Uncle. I don't have any valuable resources in my hands... Did you call me here because of a misunderstanding?"

Lin Xian lowered his head, trembling with humiliation. Did his uncle call him here to cooperate on something? Unfortunately, his uncle misunderstood... He was not a worthy partner; he was just a waste with the title of the eldest son of the Lin family! All of this was due to his parents and Lin Haoran!

"Do you want to break Lin Haoran's legs?"

"Yes!!!" In an instant, Lin Xian's eyes widened with a desire to tear apart.

At the old residence of the Shi family, after being brought back by She Yun, Lin Haoran was summoned to the study by Shi Lao. He was scolded all night, strictly instructed not to contact Nie Jia anymore, and to focus on preparing the contract with the Qin family. This was a large government-approved business deal, involving many complexities. Despite the considerable power of the Shi family and their good relationship with the Qin family, there was still no guarantee of securing the deal. Lin Haoran's recent lack of focus, preoccupied with his lover, had angered Shi Lao.

Lin Haoran was forced to kneel by Shi Lao, even if it was pouring rain outside, he wouldn't be allowed to stand up until he spent the night kneeling, quenching the anger in his mind.

Late at night, Shi Yiyuan was awakened by the thunder outside. She put on her robe, went downstairs, a bit angrily. However, when she went outside and saw the figure kneeling in the rain, most of her anger dissipated.

Holding an umbrella, Shi Yiyuan walked to Lin Haoran, looking down at him. "Do you realize your mistake?"

"I'm not wrong." Lin Haoran's voice was hoarse, his back straight.

Shi Yiyuan's anger flared up again as she exclaimed, "If he broke your arm this time, he might stab you to death next time!"

"You almost chopped off his hand before, insulted and threatened him. If he stabs me to death, it's all fair and square," Lin Haoran said emotionlessly.

Shi Yiyuan widened her eyes abruptly, standing next to Lin Haoran in silence for a while before speaking gently with disappointment and heartache in her voice, "Lin Haoran, what does the upbringing from our parents and the expectations of our grandfather mean to you?"

Lin Haoran's pale lips moved slightly, but in the end, he said nothing, only furrowing his brows in pain.

"Your mother has only one son, but there are plenty of heirs in the Shi family who can replace you. If you don't want to inherit, say it early, so as not to trouble your grandfather. Reflect on it while kneeling," Shi Yiyuan expressed extreme disappointment, sighed heavily, and walked away without looking back.

"Miss, Master Sun still has injuries..." the steward tried to plea.

Shi Yiyuan, however, remained unchanged in expression, leaving without turning her head, indifferently saying, "His arm is broken, not his neck. He won't die. Let him kneel and learn a lesson."

The steward dared not say more, standing under the eaves, watching Young Master Sun kneeling in the rain, shaking his head gently.

Lin Haoran had Sun Lao kneel as a punishment. After a night in the rain, he naturally developed a high fever and was sent to the hospital for proper recovery. Whether he learned his lesson or not, Shi Yiyuan didn't know, but she had learned her own lesson.

The impact that Nie Jia, that young man, had on Lin Haoran was unexpectedly significant, beyond her expectations.

During Lin Haoran's hospital stay, Nie Jia enjoyed peace and quiet. He smoothly completed the script. Although a few projects in the company were stalled due to Lin Haoran's situation, they were not critical so far.

With the script finalized and contracts signed, the film smoothly entered production. The only significant expenses lacking were special effects and rendering, which Nie Jia personally covered. Besides, there were original art design and music. Other expenses, he could afford, and he didn't even bother asking for a budget, giving full authority to the director.

Then he could finally take a short break and go on a date with Shi Chen.

"Jia Jia, be careful not to fall," Shi Chen came to pick up Nie Jia in the afternoon. As they entered the company lobby, she saw Nie Jia walking with his head down, engrossed in his phone, and couldn't help calling out to him.

Nie Jia looked up at Shi Chen, immediately smiling happily. He stuffed his phone into his pocket and jogged over, "Didn't I ask you to wait for me in the car?"

Shi Chen embraced Nie Jia's waist, walking out of the company together, passing by a few young people chatting and laughing near the revolving door.

Today, Shen Siyu, who came to sign the contract at the company, was appointed by Mr. Nie as the male lead for the new movie. This news had spread within the company. It was said to be a super production, a crucial turning point for Mr. Nie's revival. Shen Siyu, a newcomer, took on such a production. After the initial disbelief, all that remained was excitement.

Shen Siyu had already read the script. Although his role was the male lead, the screen time didn't follow the traditional pattern, deviating from the main character's perspective.

In this movie, the actors were just pieces on the chessboard, serving the plot. Perhaps the film would be a hit, but the fate of the actors was uncertain—it all depended on destiny.

However, this opportunity was precious, especially for a supporting role like him. Shen Siyu believed that, although his acting skills were not impeccable, with his appearance, once the movie was released, he would definitely become famous.

"Si Yu, I heard that all the roles in the movie were selected from our company. Is that true?" A few newcomers surrounded Shen Siyu, walking towards the elevator.

Shen Siyu enjoyed the attention, but he wasn't arrogant. He smiled and said, "Most of the main roles are from our company. Mr. Nie is considerate, giving priority to our own people."

"Really? Shen Ge, can you talk to Mr. Nie about the supporting roles? In my previous project, the investors withdrew, and the company didn't seek new investment. They said if it's not made, it's not made. It took a lot of effort for me to get a role."

Shen Siyu hesitated slightly and, belatedly, said, "Mr. Nie is quite busy lately. I'm also joining the production team. I'll see if there's time."

As they were talking, the elevator beeped and opened. Both sides were momentarily stunned. Inside the elevator was the big brother of Sejia Media, Tong Hai.

"Brother Tong," Shen Siyu smiled slightly, making way for him.

Tong Hai wore sunglasses, his expression hidden. He nodded lightly, leading the five or six assistants provided by the company as they walked out towards the main entrance.

Someone at the back pursed their lips, disdainful. "Big stars have such airs."

A newcomer whispered, "I heard that Tong Hai voluntarily offered to act in 'The End of the World' for zero pay, but Mr. Nie rejected him. What a big shot he thinks he is. I bet our Sejia Media's big brother will soon be replaced by our Shen Ge."

Walking briskly forward, Tong Hai paused for a moment, then continued walking as if nothing had happened.

Shen Siyu's assistant frowned and complained, "What's there to be proud of? He just looks like Mr. Nie. He's either a relative or slept his way up. Without fame, he's already so arrogant. Imagine when he gets famous!"

Tong Hai took off his sunglasses, revealing a breathtakingly handsome face. He pinched his nose with his eyes closed and said lightly, "Don't talk nonsense. The movie is using newcomers, and the meaning behind it isn't something we can guess. Moreover, Mr. Nie is not that kind of person."

The assistant closed his mouth resentfully.

The author has something to say: Shi Yiyuan: Mom has only one son!

Lin Xian: Huh?

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