Lu Ziyan's presence was a deliberate plot twist by the author. Having just returned from shooting on location out of town, she happened to be staying at Longteng Hotel.
This was also how the original author arranged the meeting between Lu Ziyan and Ye Bai.
According to the original plot, Lin Tai brought street punks to take revenge on Ye Bai, and Lu Ziyan was secretly filming in the background.
As a professional director, from the moment Ye Bai acted, Lu Ziyan was captivated by Ye Bai's graceful moves and especially by his image, which perfectly fit the male protagonist character in her movie script.
She became curious about Ye Bai.
Afterwards, when Lin Tai discovered Lu Ziyan's secret filming, he angrily confronted her and demanded she delete the videos.
But who was Lu Ziyan, the Eldest Young Lady of the Lu Family? She wouldn't tolerate Lin Tai's anger and immediately uploaded the videos online.
Lin Tai was completely enraged and wanted to hit Lu Ziyan.
Just as he was about to, Ye Bai, the male protagonist, received a call from Hecate and rushed over, rescuing Lu Ziyan and teaching Lin Tai a lesson.
Lu Ziyan's admiration for Ye Bai grew and she invited him to star in her movie.
The incident quickly spread online, and with the Lu Family pushing behind the scenes, a nationwide boycott erupted.
Ye Bai was hailed as a national male idol, while Lin Tai's reputation was ruined, becoming a hated outcast.
That afternoon, Lin Tai booked a plane ticket, and although Ling Weifeng was reluctant, Lin Tai forced him onto the flight to Hainan.
Lin Tai returned home with Hecate.
Upon entering, Lin Zhentian sat on the sofa reading the newspaper.
Seeing Lin Zhentian, Lin Tai's heart stirred. Though Lin Zhentian was just a minor Side Character in The Emperor's Return, to Lin Tai he was the best father in the world.
"Dad, thank you." Lin Tai's gratitude was heartfelt; his father had sacrificed so much for him.
"What's gotten into you?" Lin Zhentian was startled by the sudden thanks.
His son's unexpected gratitude made him even more worried.
"I know about Xiao Yuxuan and Shihan. I'm grown up now and can take responsibility." Lin Tai bowed deeply to Lin Zhentian and went upstairs.
"????" Lin Zhentian watched his son's retreating figure, puzzled.
What was going on between Xiao Yuxuan and Xia Shihan?
Why did he know nothing?
In the room, Lin Tai paced. Today's plot had again surprised him.
Ye Bai was seriously injured and unlikely to recover soon.
"Hecate, you did well today." Lin Tai's gaze fell complexly on Hecate behind him.
"Serving Young Master Lin is my duty." Hecate felt warmth from Lin Tai's care; this was what she had always sought.
Anyone who wanted to harm Lin Tai must pay a price!
"…." Lin Tai rolled his eyes helplessly. That was clearly not praise!
He thought Hecate was a normal heroine, but she was worse than Xia Shihan.
Lin Tai watched carefully. That kick was aimed to utterly destroy Ye Bai's lineage, without a trace of fakery.
Lin Tai didn't understand if Hecate's ruthlessness meant she betrayed Ye Bai.
He remembered that in the original, every heroine was loyal to Ye Bai until death. What was happening?
His thoughts couldn't keep up with reality.
"You should rest now. And don't tell anyone about Lu Ziyan filming us fighting." Since Xiao Yuxuan's persona hadn't changed, Lin Tai had reason to believe Hecate hadn't either.
It was the banquet plot change that made Hecate gain his trust this way.
That explained everything.
Yes, it had to be this way. Lin Tai comforted himself.
This meant Ye Bai was ruthless enough to sacrifice himself for Hecate to gain trust.
True to his male lead nature—risking everything to execute the plan.
Such execution, it would be a miracle if he failed!
Lin Tai had begun to admire Ye Bai's endurance.
"Rest assured, Young Master Lin, I will never reveal anything." Hecate's eyes were firm; she would no longer do anything harmful to Lin Tai.
"…." Wait, would she really keep silent?
Lin Tai noticed Hecate's gaze and felt uneasy.
He wanted her to just spill it!
If she didn't, how would the plot continue?
"Well… if you're threatened, I won't blame you if you tell." Lin Tai coughed and hinted again.
"Rest assured, Young Master Lin, even if it means death, Hecate will never betray your secret!" Hecate was deeply moved; her young master was sometimes too kind.
Because of his kindness, she had been plotted against by Ye Bai.
But it was okay—if Lin Tai wanted to be kind, let him be. All the darkness would be hers to bear.
Let all the light shine on her beloved boy.
"…." Lin Tai almost spat blood. How many rounds of loyalty pledges was this now?
If he didn't know Hecate was Ye Bai's loyal subordinate, he'd think she was ready to sacrifice everything for him.
"I trust you!" Definitely betray me!
Before leaving, Lin Tai gave Hecate an encouraging look.
Go ahead and betray me boldly!
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