I Became My Sworn Sister's Crush!

Su Lake Manor.

Moonlight flowed like water over the tranquil lake, sending ripples of silver across its surface. The bright moon and sparse stars dotted the deep night sky, making everything exceptionally serene...

Everything seemed peaceful, but Su Bai, his face slightly flushed with drink, wore a grave expression as he gazed into the lake with deep eyes. Killing intent burst forth from them.

As long as Xiao Fan remained alive, Su Bai could never truly rest easy.

After all, the Protagonist Halo had never followed logic. Even a certain-death situation would inevitably become an advantage for the protagonist!

With that thought, Su Bai narrowed his eyes and looked up at the brilliant moonlight. In a chilling tone, he asked Butler Wang beside him, "Uncle Wang, what happened on Xiao Fan's side today?"

Seeing Su Bai before him radiate an imposing presence, without even a trace of his former playboy demeanor, Uncle Wang's heart trembled. He lowered his gaze unconsciously and replied with utmost respect, "Reporting to you, Young Master!"

"According to the private investigators' reports, after Xiao Fan saw the trending topics online, he coughed up blood and fainted. Immediately afterward, Miss Xiao Ling'er, who had been staying by his side, did not help him up and instead left. Then, late at night..."

The report was brief and direct, laying out Xiao Fan's entire day. Yet upon hearing it, Su Bai's narrowed eyes abruptly froze. He whirled around to face Uncle Wang and asked with some urgency, "Why did Xiao Ling'er leave?"

The departure of a female lead blessed by fate?

Could Xiao Fan have some backup plan? Was he deliberately showing weakness, waiting to strike when Su Bai let down his guard? The more Su Bai thought about it, the more uneasy he became.

As a ten-year veteran reader of Biquge, he understood better than anyone just how much weight the word "protagonist" carried.

"Uh?"

Su Bai's sudden question startled Uncle Wang, who had been in the middle of his report. However, he quickly recovered, glanced at the documents in his hand, and said gently, "Rest assured, Young Master! Based on the private investigators' analysis, Xiao Ling'er was likely influenced by what was said online."

"Xiao Ling'er is now worried that Xiao Fan might be a pedophile or gay. A rift has formed between them, which is why she left."

Hearing that, Su Bai immediately let out a sigh of relief. As expected of private investigators hired at such a high price—not only was their surveillance thorough, they even took on the role of analysts.

This money had been extremely well spent!

"Continue!" Su Bai casually waved a hand, clasped his hands behind his back, and looked toward the scattered lights in the distance as he considered whether he could completely drive a wedge between Xiao Fan and Xiao Ling'er.

Without the support of the Xiao Household in the imperial capital, a mere Xiao Fan would be much easier to deal with!

"Late at night, just a moment ago, Xiao Fan went for a walk in the private garden beneath the hospital. He then encountered an old man and chatted with him. Our people are currently investigating that old man's identity!"

At that moment, Uncle Wang's calm voice rang out again as he continued his report. The instant Su Bai heard the words "old man," his eyelids began twitching uncontrollably.

Fuck!

Isn't this fucking an old master?!

I already sent this protagonist to the hospital, yet he still managed to stumble into a fortuitous encounter. This is fucking ridiculous!

Su Bai's heart shuddered, and the corners of his mouth twitched twice. His fists clenched tightly behind his back as he forcibly suppressed his unease, slowly turned around, and asked in a voice tinged with coldness, "What are they talking about? I need to know!"

"Also, tell those private investigators to find out the old man's identity faster!"

For the first time, Uncle Wang heard urgency in the young master's voice. Confusion flickered through his heart. Was a mere Xiao Fan really worth spending so much manpower and resources on?

"The content of their conversation is still unknown. However, based on the analysis, the two seem to have found kindred spirits in each other. As for the old man's identity, we should have it by tomorrow morning!"

Though he did not understand, Uncle Wang still answered respectfully. His words completely crushed Su Bai's last hopes. Fuck, it really was an old master!

There was no need to think about it. That fucking old bastard had to be a cheat bestowed by the heavens!

In an instant, Su Bai's face darkened. A sense of impending doom washed over him, because even if he wanted to make a move now, it would probably be useless.

So how was he supposed to guard against this protagonist's fortuitous encounter?

With his brows tightly furrowed, Su Bai stood motionless for a long while. It was not until a cold wind howled past that a glint of gold flashed through his dull, still eyes. He abruptly turned toward Uncle Wang, only to realize that at some point, a thick overcoat had been draped over him...

A fragrant scent wafted toward him!

Who sent this?!

Su Bai was instantly dazed and confused. He looked at Uncle Wang questioningly, and Uncle Wang immediately lowered his head and answered softly, "Young Master, when Miss Ruo Xue saw you standing alone by the lake earlier, she was afraid you might catch a chill, so she specifically had someone bring it over!"

Upon hearing that, Su Bai could not help but smile. No wonder the clothes carried a somewhat familiar fragrance—it turned out to belong to Sister Ruo Xue.

It seemed this younger sister truly cared about him.

Warmth filled Su Bai's heart, and some of the worry in his chest dissipated. He then looked at Uncle Wang with a grim gaze and quietly instructed him.

"Uncle Wang, while the Xiao Household's stock price is plummeting, go and buy up a large amount. Sweep up all the shares on the market, but create the appearance that countless people are selling. Can you do that?"

After speaking, seemingly worried that his request was too demanding, he asked again. After all, if they bought everything, Xiao Fan would likely notice something was wrong immediately.

Only by doing this could he fool Xiao Fan, the protagonist. The reason he wanted to heavily acquire Xiao Group's shares was so that when Xiao Fan's protagonist cheat erupted, he could fish in troubled waters.

Whether it was making a profit or causing trouble, both would be easy. In any case, it would not cost much, and there was no harm in trying...

Su Bai had never imagined he could defeat Xiao Fan in a single move. No matter how unimpressive Xiao Fan was, he was still undeniably a protagonist.

If he wanted to kill him, he could only wear him down slowly until he died!

"Rest assured, Young Master. I'll hire professionals to handle it and guarantee that no one finds even the slightest clue!" Uncle Wang nodded at once. Although he had his doubts, the young master's words were as sacred as an imperial decree.

There was no need to think. He only had to carry them out without reservation!

"Whew!"

After making a few arrangements, Su Bai let out a long breath. Then he gazed toward the horizon with a complicated expression and said solemnly, "The moment you discover the old man's identity, inform me immediately!"

"Understood!"

Uncle Wang nodded at once, then slowly watched Su Bai leave. Only after the young master had completely vanished from sight...

The next morning, a blinding ray of sunlight struck. Su Bai's vision blurred, and he instinctively turned aside to avoid it. But at that moment, his phone began ringing frantically...