Disgusting male protagonist

Bai Ze was shocked.

This sky-high combat power, coupled with the luck value he had deliberately reduced by changing the plot… still had more than ten thousand points.

And the favorability between Chu Cheng and the female lead Lin Yuxi.

He glanced at his own villain's luck value and villain points.

Forget it, how could he possibly win?

Bai Ze glanced at Lin Yuxi. At this moment, this woman was the only bargaining chip he had to compete with Chu Cheng.

He noticed that Lin Yuxi's originally wary expression gradually softened upon meeting Chu Cheng's gaze, revealing a mix of surprise and joy.

Moreover, Lin Yuxi was already starting to get up—her movements were quick, as if she was about to run straight into Chu Cheng's arms in the next second.

How could that be allowed...

Bai Ze pondered for a few seconds, then swiftly stood up and wrapped his arm around Lin Yuxi's shoulders, pulling her into his embrace without giving her any chance to resist.

His hand exerted a bit of force, pressing Lin Yuxi's head firmly against his chest, as if shielding her from any external threats.

Bai Ze glared at Chu Cheng, who was holding a gun. The originally beautiful and affectionate eyes, when devoid of any warmth, exuded a chilling sharpness.

His voice was calm, carrying an unquestionable authority.

"If you want someone, come at me—don't touch her!"

Lin Yuxi struggled to lift her head, trying to break free from Bai Ze's protective grip. "He's not…" a kidnapper.

Yet before she could finish, Bai Ze forcibly pressed her head back against his chest, lowering his head to whisper softly by her ear.

"Don't be afraid, sister… Even if I die, I'll protect you."

At this moment, looking at the two tightly embracing figures, seemingly bound by life and death—

Especially when facing Bai Ze's deliberately provocative demeanor—

Chu Cheng's fury ignited.

The anger in his heart was nearly burning away all his rationality. He had only one thought in mind:

He was going to kill this man.

He raised his gun, aiming directly at Bai Ze's head, ready to pull the trigger.

But...

Although Chu Cheng's combat skills were top-notch, and he had the golden finger [Invincible Fist], they were purely physical output.

He could shoot, but not with precision—and he had never practiced on a living target.

It wasn't that he was afraid to kill.

Rather...

The man before him, despite acting like he was protecting Lin Yuxi, had cunningly positioned her entire body in front of him—shielding himself completely behind her.

He was practically using his Xi'er as a human shield—despicable to the extreme!

Chu Cheng wasn't sure if he could accurately shoot the man's head without hurting Lin Yuxi.

While Chu Cheng was holding the gun but hesitating to fire, Long Yi and Long Er led a group of men toward them.

Lin Yi walked up to Chu Cheng, forcefully pulling his hand down and snatching the gun away, reminding him,

"That's Young Master Bai from the Bai family, not a kidnapper! If you accidentally hurt him, you'll drag both the Chu and Lin families into trouble!

Didn't you see his photo before? How could you—"

Chu Cheng had been completely blinded by rage earlier. He had long forgotten about Young Master Bai. Only after Lin Yi's reminder did he snap back to his senses.

The man who was putting on such a pretentious show was indeed another victim of the kidnapping.

It was the same man with a powerful family background, good looks, and a face that had triggered his hostility at just a glance from a photo.

Yet now… he was hugging his fiancée.

Chu Cheng took a deep breath to calm his chaotic emotions and explained to Lin Yi,

"He… doesn't look like his photo. I didn't recognize him."

Meanwhile, Long Er led a few men over to Bai Ze.

Long Er nodded slightly. "Miss, Young Master Bai."

He swept a glance at the ten-plus men who had entered the villa, then fixed his gaze on Long Er, his voice carrying a hint of caution and surprise.

"You're from the Lin family?"

"Yes, Young Master Bai. Your father also asked the family head to send people to search for your whereabouts. We didn't expect you to be locked up with the young miss."

Hearing this, Bai Ze finally released Lin Yuxi from his arms.

Bai Ze seemed to breathe a sigh of relief and chuckled softly.

"I see… I thought you were the kidnappers."

With a hint of confusion, he continued, "I don't know why, but from start to finish, there were only Yuxi-sister and me in this villa. At first, we were tied up in a small storage room. When we managed to get out, there wasn't a single kidnapper in sight, and the whole house was sealed off. The kidnapper must hold a grudge against our families and wanted to trap us to death here."

After speaking, Bai Ze suddenly glanced at the approaching Chu Cheng with a surprised expression.

"And you are...?"

Chu Cheng ignored Bai Ze and pulled Lin Yuxi over to him. He took the shawl someone had prepared earlier and draped it over her.

"Are you alright, Xi'er?"

Lin Yuxi looked up at Chu Cheng, then pointed at Bai Ze, who was still being ignored. "I'm fine. That's Bai Ze, the Bai family's only son."

She then turned back to Bai Ze, gesturing at Chu Cheng.

"This is Chu Cheng, my fiancé."

At present, Bai Ze had no feelings for Lin Yuxi.

Naturally, he wouldn't feel uncomfortable seeing her run back to her fiancé's side.

He simply smiled and explained to Lin Yuxi, "Sister, not the eldest son—only son. I'm the only child in our family."

After that, Bai Ze extended his hand toward Chu Cheng with perfect composure.

"So you're Sister Yuxi's fiancé. Sorry about earlier. I was kidnapped when I was little, so…"

His gaze subtly swept between Lin Yuxi and Chu Cheng, and he let out an embarrassed chuckle.

"But let's not talk about the past. Our families are acquainted, and meeting like this in such circumstances is quite the fate. Why not become friends, Brother Chu Cheng?"

As soon as Bai Ze finished speaking, the system's voice chimed in.

[Ding! The host successfully disgusted the male lead. Villain Luck +500]

[Ding! The host successfully disgusted the male lead. Villain Points +500]

Bai Ze: "..."

Couldn't they use a different word? How about suppression?

Chu Cheng frowned, a wave of revulsion rising inside him.

Him? Friends? With this guy?

My fiancée fed him, let him hug her, and if I'd come any later, they might've rolled into bed—now you want me to shake hands?

Emphasizing you're the only child—clearly rubbing salt in the wound!

But… with this delicate, handsome face, if he refused the handshake now, it would make him look petty.

Chu Cheng forced a shallow, perfunctory smile and stretched out his hand.

"Mm, pleasure to meet you… little brother."

The strength in his grip was not light, causing Bai Ze's previously smiling face to show a trace of pain.

Bai Ze furrowed his brows. The force of Chu Cheng's handshake kept increasing, preventing him from pulling away—clearly a silent contest between men.

If he couldn't endure it, he'd definitely be humiliated by Chu Cheng in front of Lin Yuxi.

However...

Bai Ze wasn't afraid of being laughed at—after all, his persona was fragile and precious.

Without hesitation—

Bai Ze's face twisted in pain, his brows furrowed tightly as he whimpered,

"Brother Chu Cheng… it hurts… you're too strong."

[Ding! The host successfully disgusted the male lead. Villain Luck +200]

[Ding! The host successfully disgusted the male lead. Villain Points +200]

Chu Cheng: "..."

WTF?

Was this brat... whining at him?