The Villain Slaps The Protagonist’s Halo - Chapter 52

Chapter 52: I'll Tell You Who's the Boss

The two of them were intimately close under the late summer afternoon sun. The secretary, unfazed by the sight, took her computer and left, preparing to contact Shi Si's team of lawyers to handle this lawsuit. When this case hit the court, it was estimated that everyone at CBC would be dumbfounded.

For the past two months, Nie Fei had dominated the public eye. Emerging from the top-tier boy band, he became the focus of all of Asia. With his talent, he rose to fame, but soon after, his situation plummeted. Scandals surfaced—assaults and sponsorships—within a short span, Nie Fei lived the life of a legendary singer.

Quickly, another member of DDD reposted Xie Yihang's interview and the video of Nie Fei assaulting someone on Weibo, even liked a few exposé posts about Nie Fei. Chen Tian's actions undoubtedly took sides, inciting cheers from the Poisonous Only fans. The loyalty of the Unique Three fans resurfaced.

Only Chen Tian felt drained. He had lost control of his Weibo account. Seeing the posts he supposedly shared and liked, he understood the company's intent to collaborate with Shi Yan to bring Nie Fei down. Chen Tian didn't feel anger, only disappointment from all directions.

People, when talking about Nie Fei, expressed pity or regret. The Poisonous Only fans eagerly fueled the fire, aiming to crush Nie Fei completely while recalling the frustrations they faced when Nie Fei was at the peak of his popularity.

Some non-fans clamored for ticket refunds. Originally casual fans of DDD, they spent money on concert tickets only after becoming Nie Fei's fans. To discover Nie Fei's true colors midway through was intolerable deception for them.

Those within the industry could see clearly. Nie Fei had obviously offended someone, or else things wouldn't have escalated so rapidly, becoming public knowledge in less than 24 hours. Unfortunately, the company didn't seem interested in protecting him... what a waste.

This was precisely the effect Shi Yan wanted to see. The swords once aimed at him and Xie Yihang had now turned against Nie Fei. Let's see how he'd handle this.

"Nie Fei, I gave you a chance. It's your own doing." Shi Yan looked at the screens filled with curses directed at Nie Fei. A feeling of indescribable satisfaction rose within him. It wasn't just about successfully saving Xie Yihang; it was the satisfaction of crushing an opponent far stronger than oneself underfoot.

"Even without your voice, you might still sing. But no matter your talent or abilities, I can still extinguish you whenever I want!" Shi Yan's eyes glowed crimson, filled with the joy of vengeance fulfilled.

In truth, Shi Yan hadn't anticipated destroying Nie Fei within a single day. People often said Nie Fei's fanbase had the highest quality among all, which was a good thing for an artist. But now, Shi Yan suddenly felt the influx of new fans Nie Fei gained during his peak was actually a blessing for himself.

Thanks to these fickle new fans, Nie Fei's downfall was swift.

Soon, all these news about Nie Fei would spread overseas, ensuring he could never rise again! DDD dissolving at this point wouldn't matter at all!

Shi Yan had ambitious thoughts, but his elder brother acted even more swiftly.

On the night when Nie Fei's scandals erupted, at 8 PM, Shi Si, on behalf of Nie Fei, held a press conference at Wankai Group's W.K. Tower. The invited were top-tier domestic media, leaving the reporters surprised and puzzled. Nie Fei finally made an appearance, but why at Wankai Group's conference? It's not a place one could simply drop by... This seemed overly significant.

"Knock, knock, knock—"

Satisfied after reading the online insults, Shi Yan was in the shower when urgent knocking came from outside. Wrapped in a towel, he opened the door to find a pale-faced Xie Yihang.

"Why didn't you answer your phone!" Xie Yihang anxiously clenched his fists.

Shi Yan let him in, casually drying his hair. "I was showering. What's going on? Why are you in such a rush?"

As soon as Xie Yihang entered the living room, he switched on the TV and pointed at a person on the screen, panicked and breathless. "Is this your brother?"

Indeed, the person on TV was Shi Si. Shi Yan instinctively furrowed his brows. His brother rarely showed up. Why would he hold a press conference today? However, as he listened carefully to the content, he froze in place.

The press conference room was filled with grave-looking journalists, and the atmosphere was tense. But the presence there shocked everyone—it wasn't Nie Fei. Instead, it was Wankai's chairman, Shi Si!

Shi Si appeared visibly angry, pressing his brows together, his gaze sharp and cold as a blade. Despite being only in his early thirties, he had been insulted by millions online, labeled as a greasy middle-aged man. It'd infuriate anyone. Yet the journalists felt apprehensive; they sensed that Shi Si's anger wasn't due to being called "middle-aged."

At that moment, Shi Si clasped his hands together in front of him, his voice chillingly composed, "Nie Fei and I have been married for quite some time now. There's no sordid deal behind it, no reason to make our marriage public. It has nothing to do with his work, and there's no necessity to disclose it. He doesn't need to expose his private life to the public eye. But unfortunately, someone has used this against him to tarnish his reputation. I've handed this matter to our lawyers to deal with the media that have maliciously spread these false claims damaging his reputation. Nie Fei isn't in a good mental state, so I'm speaking on his behalf today. All the questions from the public will be answered today, and those who have harmed my partner will face consequences."

His gaze at the camera felt like a piercing stare, sending shivers down one's spine.

Shi Yan's mind went blank; he couldn't comprehend the meaning behind this statement, staring in disbelief at Shi Si on the screen.

Xie Yihang couldn't even cry anymore. He had seen Shi Si at the company, but how could he have known that this person was actually the chairman of Wankai? And Nie Fei was married to him, and even Shi Yan didn't know!

"You're supposed to be real brothers! How come you didn't know he married Nie Fei?" Xie Yihang questioned in utter despair.

Shi Yan sat stiffly on the couch, his eyes staring blankly at the TV screen.

During the press conference, Shi Si showcased the malfunction in Nie Fei's in-ear monitor during the decisive battle and the complete video of Nie Fei's altercation. Everything fell into place. It turned out, as some had suspected, Nie Fei's monitor was deliberately damaged, and the perpetrator was Shi Yan, the younger brother of Shi Dong, Nie Fei's teammate!

Nie Fei's monitor was intentionally sabotaged, yet he had managed to maintain his composure and only lost it momentarily after stepping down from the stage, confronting the culprit. Also, the injury on Chen Tian's face wasn't caused by Nie Fei but by Shi Yan. No one had anticipated this shocking turn of events.

"The photo circulating online with me and Fei Fei was indeed taken without our knowledge on the night of the finals. He felt immense pressure after realizing the problem with his in-ear monitor upon stepping on stage. His anxiety and burden were beyond anyone's comprehension, which is why he came to me right after stepping down," Shi Si smoothly addressed all the questions arising from today's events. At this point, all the scandals speculated by the public had collapsed on their own.

Some individuals had already apologized under Nie Fei's Weibo post, while others were curious about how Shi Dong would handle the relationships among them, being a lover to one and a brother to the other.

Shi Si, having responded to the public's inquiries, began to act on his earlier words, making those who harmed his partner pay the price.

The secretary released a set of news data, indicating that all the negative news against Nie Fei today was deliberately manufactured, with the masterminds behind being CBC Company and its CEO, Shi Yan, his own brother.

"The concert commemorating DDD's sixth year in the industry will be held next week at the Red Hall. Fei Fei has his own plans regarding CBC's involvement, and he will fulfill his contractual obligations at the concert. I will respect and support any decision he makes thereafter. As for Shi Yan," rising from the chairperson's seat, elegantly buttoning his suit while his gaze remained cold and unwavering at the camera, Shi Si declared, "From today onwards, I am cutting off all ties with Shi Yan. There will no longer be a place for him in the Shi family. The so-called Prince of Wankai as portrayed by the media is baseless. The legitimate heir of Wankai has always been my partner, Nie Fei. I can tolerate others using the Wankai name for their gain, but I will never allow anyone to harm my beloved!"

The room immediately filled with the sound of camera shutters.

"How is this possible..." Shi Yan's blood ran cold. What did his brother mean by cutting ties? Was he kicking him out of the family?!

"Fei Fei is still waiting for me to have dinner together. I must take my leave," he concluded before calmly leaving the scene.

The secretary stepped forward, "The press conference concludes here today. Any further developments will be communicated later."

Nie Jia turned off the TV, curled up on the couch with a blanket draped over his shoulders. The room remained dark; he sat quietly, burying his slightly flushed face in his arms, unable to suppress a hint of a sweet smile.

The public sphere erupted in shock. Many had taken pride in their belief that their household belonged to the Prince of Wankai, only to be swiftly corrected. Nie Fei had long been married to Shi Dong, who made a special appearance to clarify the situation, swiftly filing lawsuits against numerous media outlets that defamed his wife.

For years, Shi Yan had been in the circle but never once did Shi Dong come forward to speak for him. The comparison was stark.

The fans who stood by Nie Fei felt both ecstatic and somewhat sorrowful, feeling that Fei Fei's journey had been incredibly arduous.

Some individuals vehemently criticized Shi Yan for his despicable act of damaging Nie Fei's in-ear monitor, suggesting he deserved to be blacklisted.

Upon closer inspection, those currently lambasting Shi Yan were the same people who had criticized Nie Fei before.

Those who had loudly declared their departure from Nie Fei's fanbase were now crying and pleading for forgiveness, but they were met with ridicule from the Nie family supporters led by Nie Kaiyi. They failed to acknowledge their own fervent criticism in the past, and no one thanked them for their fickle stance.

The contents of the press conference had caused a massive uproar in the public sphere, leaving those who had previously vilified Nie Fei red-faced and humiliated.

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