The Villain Slaps The Protagonist’s Halo - Chapter 95

Chapter 95: Love is a Green Light

"Relying on Shi Chen alone?" Shi Yiyuan was so irritated that she felt like laughing.

Mercenaries in the field were indeed brainless monkeys, as expected. What did she think of Shi Chen, the one she followed? Could he really give her the confidence to stand in front of her and speak so harshly?

"Relying on me," Ye Ying clenched her fist, joints cracking, "with the likes of you, not worthy enough for the boss to personally deal with."

Shi Yiyuan's enraged smile instantly disappeared, leaving only a cold and silent anger as she stared at Ye Ying.

Madam Gu Jintang felt weak. After a brief chat with Shi Chen and Nie Jia, she started feeling tired. Shi Chen watched her fall asleep, then sat for a while before holding Nie Jia's hand, preparing to leave. As he opened the door, he saw two people outside staring at each other with sparks flying.

Seeing Shi Chen coming out, Shi Yiyuan glanced at Nie Jia beside him and coldly said, "Dad is looking for you." After saying this, she left with a stern face.

Nie Jia gave Shi Chen's little finger a slight squeeze and said, "I'll go with you."

Shi Chen raised an eyebrow and said, "My dad never has anything good to say. It's better for you not to go." Normally, when Shi Lao lectured him, Shi Chen could endure it, but if it was Nie Jia, it would be a different story.

"Then you shouldn't go either, with your allergy to dog fur," Nie Jia said.

Shi Chen raised his eyebrows slightly, realizing Nie Jia was concerned about his allergy.

Ye Ying was about to mention that she had the boss's allergy medicine when Shi Chen, with a completely undisguised gentleness, said, "Alright, I won't go. Let's go home directly."

Nie Jia smiled, and Shi Chen led him away.

Ye Ying followed, scratching her cheek. She looked at Nie Jia's back several times, unable to comprehend the tornado-like love between the two.

Is love really that magical?

The bodyguards of Ye Family fell into contemplation.

Instead of immediately going back, Shi Chen and Nie Jia consulted the head physician of Madam Gu Jintang and checked her recent health reports.

The physician pushed up his glasses and said with a solemn expression, "Madam's health is deteriorating day by day. Her condition is not suitable for organ transplantation due to organ failure. Mr. Shi, please be prepared mentally. Madam may not last another six months in this condition."

"I understand. I appreciate all your efforts," Shi Chen said, trembling slightly as he put down a stack of reports.

It started raining outside, and a sudden downpour trapped the two under the eaves. Ye Ying drove directly to them, performing a dramatic skid, crushing the emerald green lawn. She got out of the car, pulled out a sturdy black umbrella from the car door, and opened it, shielding both of them.

Shi Chen helped Nie Jia into the back seat, and Ye Ying circled back to the driver's seat, standing there and looking around before getting into the car.

"Actually, being alive might not be a good thing," Nie Jia said, the words not quite appropriate, but Shi Chen didn't refute.

"Yeah, she has been suffering all this time," Shi Chen said, rubbing Nie Jia's fingertips, his mood slightly down.

Shi Chen had been developing abroad. He must have considered bringing his mother to live with him. Today, seeing his mother in this condition, willing to listen to the beautiful lies Shi Chen weaved from beginning to end, she realized he was a person rooted in tradition, almost to the point of decay. Even though her husband showed no concern for her and even cheated recklessly, she refused to leave the family.

Nie Jia remained silent.

They left directly like this, leaving Old Shi waiting in the hall. He sat upright, hands on the cane, silently sitting. A Saint Bernard dog lay at his feet, shedding hair that floated in the air, covering the entire carpet.

The butler came in and reported, "Sir, Young Master has left..."

"What?!" Old Shi and Shi Yiyuan, who was sitting beside him, were stunned, thinking they had misheard.

"Young Master has left," the butler said, braving it.

"What, I can't control him now? Does this rebellious child want to revolt?" Old Shi roared, slamming the cane heavily on the carpet, chest heaving with anger, his old eyes wide.

Shi Yiyuan frowned and remained silent for a while. "Did Sun Young Master return?" she asked.

The butler shook his head. "No, but Mr. She Yun has returned. He said Sun Young Master went to Young Master's apartment, but I don't know where he is now."

"Tell She Yun to bring Sun Young Master back. The contract with the Qin family hasn't been finalized yet. These young people don't understand the importance, neglecting their duties for the sake of a man," Old Shi said, looking at the thick rain curtain outside, his voice carrying a hint of warmth, but his face still angry.

Shi Yiyuan said displeasedly, "Dad, Haoran's hand is broken. Both young masters from the Qin and Fei families are injured. Even though Haoran insists on settling the matter with that kid, should it end like this just because he followed She Yun?"

Old Shi's breath sank for a moment, and he said, "Let She Yun choose a place and bury the person."

"Yes, sir," the butler responded silently.

Shi Yiyuan's complexion improved. She helped Old Shi up and went downstairs to rest.

Old Shi held his daughter's hand, his voice devoid of emotion. "Haoran is not young anymore. If you were as big as him and hadn't suddenly married to Xia City, I would have handed the Shi family over to you long ago. Now, he can't even handle a lover properly."

Shi Yiyuan was shocked, understanding the implied meaning in Old Shi's words. The heir of the Shi family, not handling such a small matter well, was one thing; whether he satisfied Old Shi's expectations was another.

"Haoran is young and impulsive. He doesn't understand in this regard. Look at me back then, didn't I also not understand, impulsively marrying when my head was hot?" Shi Yiyuan said.

Old Shi said, "That's why I didn't hand the Shi family over to you."

Shi Yiyuan gritted her teeth silently and didn't speak again.

Ye Ying didn't go straight back to the apartment. Instead, she went to Sejia Media.

Nie Jia indeed had no free time. The decision he made for the new project had urgently affected a lot of people in Sejia.

Although the producers were anxious, they still listened to Nie Jia's instructions. They completed everything he ordered. Nie Jia had already read the script he chose before, so he quickly finalized the list of actors. For some important roles, he picked several suitable actors and sent the information to Nie Jia's office for approval.

Since the boss ordered to save money, the producers selected actors from within Sejia Media.

After all, they were insiders, and the remuneration was negotiable.

Knowing that Nie Jia had piled up a large stack of production team contracts when he came to the company, the producer, holding the list of actors, went over.

"Come in," a woman's voice answered after knocking. The producer was momentarily stunned, but upon entering, he was completely stunned.

Nie Jia is the chairman and also the CEO of Sejia. His office is spacious and elegant, with a composite glass wall revealing the rain curtain outside. Inside, only a faint sound of rain can be heard, creating an indescribable mood. Nie Jia leaned on Shi Chen's shoulder, discussing the script with him. The two were close, heads occasionally touching, sharing smiles, exuding an unmistakable ambiguity.

The producer's nerves were about to explode. Quickly, he closed the door to prevent others from witnessing this scene.

This... does his boss have too much courage? Openly having an affair? If Lin Haoran finds out, will he even survive?

"Boss..." The producer weakly crawled over, wanting to stop them.

However, as soon as he approached and glanced at Shi Chen, it felt like an invisible pressure grabbed his neck, making it hard to breathe. This person clearly didn't show any fierceness, even carrying a gentle smile in his eyes. However, standing beside him, the producer could sense that this person was definitely not easy to mess with.

"What's this?" Nie Jia, oblivious to the odd atmosphere, took the list from the producer's hand.

After much hesitation, the producer dared not speak rashly. He nervously said, "The cast list. I selected a few with suitable looks and temperament from our company. They may not be very famous, but their acting skills are good. However, they might not contribute much appeal to the box office due to their lack of popularity."

"I'll take a look first. After I decide, I'll notify you to arrange auditions. How's the progress of the production team's contracts?" Nie Jia continued flipping through the list without looking up.

Ye Ying brought out a freshly brewed pot of English black tea from the tea room. She poured a cup for Nie Jia and Shi Chen each, then, as if not noticing the producer, poured herself a cup and sat by the window, playing with her phone and listening to the rain. Shi Chen still had his arm around Nie Jia's waist, sinking into the sofa with an air of natural arrogance. He lifted the red tea, taking a sip and pulling Nie Jia closer to himself.

The producer was somewhat bewildered.

He often saw Lin Haoran doing this to the boss, but most of the time, it made the producer feel uncomfortable. Lin Haoran's attitude towards the boss was always possessive and sadistic, as if treating the boss as an object. However, the slightly older man in front of him, with the same action, made him feel like he genuinely cared for the boss.

"I asked you a question," Ye Ying said with a throaty voice.

The producer immediately snapped out of it. "As for the production team, they've drafted the previous contract template. It should be processed by this afternoon. Boss, about the director, are you really not going to handle it yourself?"

"I've told you I don't know how to direct. Take the script outside, plenty of directors would be willing to take it. Just pick the cheapest among the qualified ones," Nie Jia said, still focused on flipping through the list.

The producer maintained a poker face. "Boss, this is a substantial investment, a great opportunity for Sejia's comeback. This is your script. If you don't direct, who else will? Don't play games with me. If this gets out, people might say you're running out of ideas."

"I have other things to attend to. I'll handle the special effects, original drawings, and music. As for storyboarding, discuss it with me after you find a director. I plan to work from home for the next few days. You and the coordinator handle everything. Don't bother me unless necessary," Nie Jia said.

The original author could direct, but Nie Jia genuinely couldn't. Otherwise, in this awkward situation, he wouldn't want to spend the extra money.

Unable to persuade him, the producer had to give up. The team was already preparing to form, so he hurriedly left after urging Nie Jia to finalize the cast soon. He closed the door nervously before leaving.

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