Chapter 15: The Two Protagonists Meet!

The three arrived at the entrance of the hospital.

Liu Rumei felt a slight sense of relief when she realized it wasn't Song's Hospital.

However, her curiosity was piqued. "Mr. Lin, why are we here?"

Ye Xingchen, the second protagonist, was also puzzled.

However, as a professional bodyguard, he followed his principle of speaking less and doing more.

"I came to visit a friend." Lin Beifan sighed. "He got injured a few days ago and was hospitalized."

"I see." Liu Rumei had no further questions.

As they reached the hospital doors, Lin Beifan suddenly stopped. "Wait, let's buy some flowers before going up."

He bought three bouquets—one for each of them—before heading to the ward.

At that moment, Ye Xingchen, with his sharp eyes, spotted a familiar figure in the ward. His heart was immediately thrown into turmoil.

Doctor Xiao Chen?!

Why is he here?

And how did he get so badly injured?

Could it be... that Lin Beifan, the devil himself, did this?

But that didn't seem right.

If Lin Beifan had really been the one behind it, why would he personally visit?

Ye Xingchen's mind was filled with doubts.

Meanwhile, Lin Beifan approached Xiao Chen with a solemn expression, placing the bouquet in front of him.

"Brother Xiao Chen, my condolences… Stay strong in the face of loss…"

Xiao Chen: "…"

Lin Beifan quickly realized his mistake and chuckled awkwardly. "Oops, my bad! I keep messing this up. What I meant to say was—how are you feeling? Look, I brought you flowers again! I heard from the doctor that looking at flowers every day can help lift your mood!"

Xiao Chen remained expressionless.

He was surrounded by flowers—chrysanthemums, orchids, carnations—all of them white.

Lying in the middle of this sea of white, even if he hadn't been sick before, he was starting to feel depressed.

Liu Rumei cautiously asked, "Why does he look so unhappy?"

Lin Beifan sighed. "Meiniang, you don't understand. Just a few days ago, he was almost killed by his most respected senior brother. If we hadn't arrived in time, the consequences would've been disastrous! Now, he's struggling to cope with everything. It's only natural that he feels down."

Liu Rumei gasped and covered her mouth. "That's awful!"

Ye Xingchen was even more confused.

His senior brother tried to kill him? But their relationship was always good…

And what's even stranger—why does Lin Beifan seem so close to Xiao Chen?

One of them got hurt, and the other visits every day, caring for him like family!

These two were supposed to be mortal enemies!

Could this be the butterfly effect caused by my rebirth?

At that moment, Xiao Chen, upon hearing a familiar voice, turned slightly.

And then—his expression stiffened.

He saw two familiar figures.

One of them was Liu Rumei—Lin Beifan's future right-hand woman!

What the hell?!

Why is Liu Rumei here?!

And why is she standing beside Lin Beifan?!

Wasn't she supposed to only approach Lin Beifan two months later, after he got together with Song Yuqing? Wasn't she supposed to infiltrate his company as a secretary to protect her best friend?

Why is the timeline off?

Did their relationship progress this fast?

The more Xiao Chen thought about it, the more he felt like something was wrong.

And then—his gaze landed on the other figure.

This one was even more shocking.

Ye Xingchen!

A man with terrifying strength and an even more terrifying background!

Why is he standing beside Lin Beifan?

And why do they seem so… close?!

Something wasn't right.

Xiao Chen quickly hid his emotions and feigned ignorance. "Who are they?"

Lin Beifan proudly introduced them. "Brother Xiao, let me introduce you! The one on my left is Liu Rumei—my secretary. She's responsible for managing work. Not only is she beautiful, but she's also extremely capable. She's my closest partner!"

Xiao Chen nodded solemnly.

Beautiful and highly competent—indeed, she was.

In his past life, it was thanks to her assistance that Lin Beifan managed to build a business empire in such a short time.

And then—he used that empire to destroy him.

Xiao Chen clenched his fists.

The person he hated most was Lin Beifan.

And the second was Liu Rumei.

But before he could dwell on his hatred, Lin Beifan pushed the other person forward. "And this one is even more impressive!"

He patted Ye Xingchen's shoulder and grinned. "This is my new bodyguard, Ye Xingchen! He's incredibly skilled—I heard he can take on dozens of people alone!"

Xiao Chen's heart was thrown into turmoil once again.

Ye Xingchen!

This man was feared across the underground world, known as the 'God of War'!

And now… he was working for Lin Beifan?!

Ye Xingchen, have you forgotten how you were killed by this man in your past life?

Did you forget how he took your woman?

Did you forget how he crushed your power and left you with nothing?!

And yet, in this life… you became his lackey? His bodyguard?!

Protecting him with your life?!

Wait…

I was reborn.

But he wasn't.

Xiao Chen felt a deep sense of unease.

With Ye Xingchen at Lin Beifan's side, dealing with him would become much harder.

Why is this happening?!

I've only been reborn for a few days, and yet—

—I'm lying in a hospital bed.

—My senior brother is in prison.

—And the people I could have turned into allies… have already joined Lin Beifan.

Is this the butterfly effect of my rebirth?

Why is everything turning into a nightmare?!