When I Take a Break, You Throw Shade?

Zhao Tian's heart is consumed by anger!

Because the thing he despises most in life is betrayal!

Even though Xiao Chen and Ye Xingchen weren't directly under his command, they fought alongside him against the formidable foe Lin Beifan before their rebirth, and they were considered partial allies.

How could he feel anything but bitter about being betrayed by someone he once fought alongside?

"Xiao Chen! Ye Xingchen! because of the remnants of our past friendship left, I'll give you a chance to redeem yourselves! But if you persist in your treachery and continue to dance with the devil, I won't hesitate to take action!"

Zhao Tian grasped a glass of red wine, his back facing the assembled group: "Keep a vigilant eye on Lin Beifan and Lin's Investment Company's every move. Report back immediately if there's any sign of trouble!"

"Yes, Dragon King!" they responded in unison.

On the other side, after several days of psychological healing, the second protagonist, Ye Xingchen, finally returned.

"Mr. Ye, good morning!"

"Mr. Ye, you're back from your break, you look so energetic!"

"We're thrilled to have you back!"

On the way, everyone greeted warmly, and Ye Xingchen responded with a smile.

After a few days of rest and recuperation, he had regained his energy. He realized that his success in making money wasn't solely due to Lin Beifan's luck, but rather his own fortunate circumstances as a protagonist. In his world, everything seemed to revolve around him, granting him exceptional luck and success.

"It's just my protagonist status at work," he thought, feeling a surge of confidence. He understood that his success wasn't entirely due to his abilities, but rather the circumstances of his rebirth.

"So in the future, I'll be more cautious," he resolved. "I'll use my current identity and status to further gain Lin Beifan's trust. Then, I'll deceive him into focusing on investing in industries bound to lose money, causing him to suffer significant losses."

With this positive mindset, Ye Xingchen arrived at the company.

Seeing the beautiful receptionist at the front desk, he couldn't help but ask with a smile, "Have you all been making money lately? Everyone seems so cheerful."

"Hello, Mr. Ye! Yes, we've indeed been quite successful lately! In the days when you were away, under President Lin's leadership, we managed to earn another billion!" the receptionist replied with a smile.

Ye Xingchen listened and nodded. Despite Lin Beifan's animosity towards him, he couldn't deny his prowess in financial investment. However, compared to himself, the Chosen One, there was still a noticeable difference!

"Just a billion in a few days..." he mused, realizing that he had fallen behind compared to those who had earned billions during his absence.

"However, we are all looking forward to your return, Mr. Ye! Because when you were here, we made even more money! Even Boss Lin kept talking about it all day long, we couldn't have done it without you!" the receptionist exclaimed, praising Ye Xingchen's contribution.

This statement made Ye Xingchen feel extremely pleased. It reaffirmed his status as the Chosen One, highly regarded wherever he went. It seemed that everything revolved around him.

"However, we're not entirely happy about it," the receptionist added.

"Oh? What else could it be?" Ye Xingchen inquired, intrigued by the receptionist's remark.

"Mr. Ye, during your absence, our President Lin has already established a partnership with Chu Ruoxue, the esteemed president of Belvedere Group, to collaborate on the development of that land in the south of the Yangtze River!" the receptionist exclaimed excitedly. "According to President Lin, that piece of land will be a goldmine in the future, yielding a steady flow of lucrative returns! The company's prospects are looking brighter than ever, so we're all thrilled!"

"Mr. Ye, don't you think this is wonderful news?"

Upon hearing this, the protagonist Ye Xingchen's emotions boiled over.

Where's the good news? This is nothing but bad news! What the hell!

Hey, Lin Beifan! I take a few days off to rest, have a hot pot, and sing some karaoke, and what do I get in return? You cozying up to me from behind? It's not quite there yet, but it's getting pretty darn close!

In our past life, the two of us were drawn together because of that land. The other guy used smooth talk to steal away my beloved.

And there he stood, the God of War, helpless and powerless, watching as his beloved slipped into the enemy's embrace, unable to intervene.

Upon his rebirth, his plans were grand: to vanquish Lin Beifan, his greatest foe, and then bask in the warmth of love with his cherished Chu Ruoxue. They'd start a family, perhaps even raise a plump little cherub, living a life the envy of all.

But fate had other plans. Before he could exact his revenge, that cursed scoundrel managed to thrust upon him yet another humiliation—a green hat, shining brightly for all to see!

Lin Beifan, it seems we are destined to be intertwined, inseparable even!

With these thoughts swirling in his mind, he couldn't bear to stand idly by any longer. He stormed into the company, his heart ablaze with fury.

"Mr. Ye, where are you off to in such a hurry?" the staff inquired.

"I'm heading to see President Lin. There's something crucial that needs addressing," Ye Xingchen replied firmly.