The Villain Slaps The Protagonist’s Halo - Chapter 87

Chapter 87: Love is a Green Light

Nie Jia held an empty bottle in his hand. As the bottle descended, a crisp sound echoed through the air. Lin Haoran, the undisputed protagonist in this world, showcased exceptional physical prowess. Despite Nie Jia slamming a bottle on his head, Lin Haoran merely tilted his head, blood trickling down from his forehead. He stood there, unyielding.

"Do you... want... to die?" Lin Haoran gritted his teeth, each word punctuated as he glared at Nie Jia, his eyes ablaze with infuriated ferocity.

Lin Haoran, in his bloodthirsty fury, couldn't believe that Nie Jia dared to lay hands on him. The bottle to the head both split his head and incited his wrath. The air of dominance befitting an upper echelon emanated from Lin Haoran. He glared viciously at Nie Jia, like a wolf targeting its prey, exuding an intimidating rage.

Was Nie Jia afraid? Certainly not.

Lin Haoran's anger surpassed Nie Jia's. Discerning nothing of the youth's previous timidity and fear, Lin Haoran perceived a cold indifference bordering on bloodlust. He only desired to seize him, teach him a harsh lesson, make him obediently kneel, and induce suffering.

As Lin Haoran's fingertips failed to touch a single strand of the youth's hair, the latter seized his wrist, twisted it, and with a resounding crack, Lin Haoran screamed in agony. His suit was instantly soaked in cold sweat.

The onlookers, those knocked down by Nie Jia earlier, forgot their pain and gaped in shock. "Lin's arm... that guy broke it..."

Nie Jia remained motionless, having effortlessly snapped the protagonist's arm. He glanced at Lin Haoran, who was drenched in cold sweat, nonchalantly tugged at the corner of his lips, then released Lin Haoran's wrist. The room echoed with chilling screams.

"Mr. Lin, are you okay?" Several people hurriedly helped the pale-faced Lin Haoran to his feet and quickly dialed for emergency assistance.

"Nie Jia!" Lin Haoran, in pain and trembling, stared at the indifferent youth before him, teeth clenched.

"In the future, whether it's something or nothing, don't bother me. Every time I see you, I'll hit you," Nie Jia pointed at Lin Haoran, uttered his words, and left the private room.

The onlookers dared not speak in the face of his arrogance, only cursing under their breath after Nie Jia left.

Usually, they had seen this guy accompanied by Mr. Lin, unable to fight back or retort. He indeed had a charming appearance, and many harbored thoughts about him. Rarely did they expect that when Mr. Lin finally allowed them to have some fun today, it turned out... they were dealing with a wolf in rabbit's clothing.

Looking at Lin Haoran's broken arm, they suddenly felt fortunate that a mere bottle was the extent of their injuries.

Following the route KK provided, Nie Jia went to the underground parking lot. Sitting in his car, he pulled down the sun visor for a glance. Perhaps due to a modification by Shi Chen, he still maintained his appearance. In this life, even his name was his own. Nie Jia chuckled sweetly and drove out of the large parking lot.

"Lin Haoran is the protagonist attacker. Who is the protagonist receiver?" Nie Jia casually asked while driving in the dazzling traffic, one hand resting on the car window.

His identity always opposed the protagonist's in every life. However, when KK unexpectedly hesitated and said, "In this life, the protagonist receiver is you," Nie Jia felt an overwhelming annoyance.

The composition of this world was essentially a melodramatic play. The protagonist attacker, Lin Haoran, was the second son of the Xia City Lin family. From a young age, he received the elders' favor and high expectations as the heir. The original protagonist, however, came from a poor family, with no chance of crossing paths with someone of Lin Haoran's noble status.

Yet, fate had it that during the protagonist's part-time job at a hotel, Lin Haoran, by chance, fell in love at first sight. This marked the beginning of an intense pursuit.

The original protagonist, struggling on the edge of poverty since birth, was defenseless against the various tactics employed by the playboy Lin Haoran. In less than a month, he agreed to Lin Haoran's pursuit, commencing an exceptionally sweet romance. With a passion for movies and books from a young age, the original protagonist pursued a related major in university, dreaming of establishing his own studio after graduation.

Artistic majors were often a financial drain, and the annual tuition alone was too much for the original protagonist's family to bear. Since childhood, he had been searching for odd jobs, working tirelessly to support his dream. Despite being together with Lin Haoran, who spared no expense to alleviate his struggles, covering the remaining two years of his tuition, wining and dining in high-end restaurants, and being chauffeured in luxury cars, the original protagonist did not reject these out-of-place gifts. Rumors even spread on campus that the original protagonist was being kept by someone.

Lin Haoran clearly had genuine affection for the original protagonist. He revealed his true feelings, intending to marry him abroad after his graduation. For this, he solemnly brought the original protagonist home to come out to his parents.

With the development of society and the shift in mindset, relationships between individuals of the same gender no longer attracted unusual attention and discrimination. People gradually understood that sexual orientation, like personal taste, was a normal individual choice.

However, for elite aristocrats like the Lins, having an heir who was homosexual could bring unexpected losses to the family. Moreover, Lin Haoran's declaration to unite with a destitute individual, unworthy even as a servant, let alone as a spouse to the heir, was met with immediate opposition and humiliation from Lin's parents. The original protagonist was cast out of the house, and Lin Haoran faced comprehensive suppression, almost preventing him from graduating.

Yet, the opposition from elders couldn't quell Lin Haoran's strong desire to be with the original protagonist. Truly in love, he willingly gave up his shares, abandoned the Lin surname, and was ready to start anew. He was willing to leave with just the clothes on his back if it meant being with the original protagonist, no matter the cost.

As mentioned earlier, Lin Haoran was the second son of the Lin family, with an elder brother, Lin Xian. However, Lin Xian's devious ways and malicious nature made him unimportant in the eyes of the elders, leading to Lin Haoran being groomed as the heir.

Siblings since childhood, Lin Haoran and Lin Xian had always been at odds. Now, with Lin Haoran trapped by his feelings, Lin Xian seized the opportunity to strip away some of his actual power, almost succeeding in ousting him from the board of directors.

Lin Haoran knew all this but chose not to retaliate, letting Lin Xian criticize him from behind.

Unable to bear the sight of their once proud and composed younger son now resembling a defeated dog, aware that the key was the original protagonist, Lin's mother privately sought out the latter. She offered him ten million to stay away from Lin Haoran, forbidding him from returning to Xia City and appearing in front of her son.

In a clichéd TV drama scenario, the original protagonist would likely refuse Lin's mother's request, showcasing that his love for Lin Haoran wasn't something mere money could buy. This would, in turn, enrage Lin's mother, resulting in his merciless abuse.

However, the original protagonist was tactful. He readily accepted the ten million, graduated smoothly, sent Lin Haoran a breakup text after leaving Xia City, and vanished without a trace.

Initially, Lin Haoran couldn't believe it. Frantically searching everywhere like a madman, it wasn't until Lin's mother showed him the surveillance footage of their meeting at a café off-campus that he had to reluctantly accept the truth. He witnessed his beloved walking away with a ten million check from the table, realizing that the person he had fought so hard for their love had betrayed him for money.

"He knew you were Lin Haoran from the beginning. He was with you for money, and now he's leaving you for money. Can't you see? You meant nothing to him from the start to the end!" Lin's father's words deeply pierced Lin Haoran, causing unbearable pain from the betrayal by the one he loved.

Four years later, Lin Haoran and the original protagonist crossed paths at a business negotiation. In these four years, Lin Haoran's life had been eventful. He returned to the company with a strong hand, ousted Lin Xian, and, disregarding his parents' pleas, severed one of Lin Xian's legs. He became dark and formidable, ruling over the Lin family, even silencing Lin's father and mother.

Meanwhile, after taking Lin's mother's ten million, the original protagonist invested in and directed several low-budget mind-bending films, earning huge profits for the investors. He gained recognition in the industry, becoming known as a genius director. In these four years, he fulfilled his initial dream, establishing his own media company, Sejia Media.

Appearing on TV, he was easily recognized by Lin Haoran. Learning about the original protagonist planning a high-grossing special effects film, Lin Haoran arranged a negotiation meeting, generously offering him five hundred million. However, he insisted on a gambling agreement: if the final box office didn't reach ten billion and Sejia Media couldn't bring two billion in net profit to the Lin family within three years, the original protagonist would have to transfer 25% of Sejia Media's shares to the Lin family.

The conditions weren't stringent. Apart from preparing for a blockbuster special effects film, even the previous low-budget films had consistently surpassed ten billion. The guaranteed box office posed no risk. After a day of consideration, the original protagonist accepted Lin's investment.

But over these four years, Lin Haoran's love for the original protagonist had turned into hatred. How could he allow the film to succeed smoothly?

Author's note: Ah, there's been too much going on recently, qaq, I'm really busy, but I'll catch up after stable updates! Thank you, little angels, for your understanding and patience. Cry, I'll try to update as much as possible.

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