The Devoted Second Male Lead Decided to Favor Someone Else Chapter 2.2

Genius Artist – Replacement of the White Moonlight for the Rich CEO

Ruan Siheng asked Huo Qi about the creator of the art, expressing that he really liked the piece and wanted to speak with the artist.

As such a proud person, Ruan Siheng would definitely not accept someone as a replacement for him.

Huo Qi knew that if Ruan Siheng knew of Lu Shijin's existence, his chances of getting together with Ruan Siheng would be zero.

So he didn't tell the truth, instead telling Ruan Siheng that he had bought the copyright of the paintings, and that if he liked it so much, he could study it all he wished.

Ruan Siheng happily took away Lu Shijin's art and Huo Qi was also very happy that his favourability with Ruan Siheng rose.

The only one who didn't know anything was Lu Shijin.

Huo Qi still had some conscience. Although he gave Lu Shijin's artworks to Ruan Siheng, he didn't take them for nothing.

He told Lu Shijin that he was willing to buy the copyright to those artworks at the standard price of the top-tier artists.

But back then, Lu Shijin was just a fool who was dazzled by love, believing that his loved one liked his art and that he had found his soulmate. Why would he want Huo Qi's money?

Lu Shijin became cannon fodder for Ruan Siheng. When Ruan Siheng was reported for plagiarizing other people's ideas, the media dug out Lu Shijin, who was still studying, and compared their works.

If only one work was similar, it could be said to be a coincidence, but when all of them were, it was impossible to dismiss it so simply.

Lu Shijin had never experienced something like this, and he was so frightened that he could only cry to Huo Qi.

But he didn't know that his tears weren't worth a cent in Huo Qi's eyes, and couldn't even be compared with Ruan Siheng's slightest frown.

Huo Qi told him, “Shijin, you have to make it clear to the media that Ruan Siheng didn't plagiarize, and that you two drew those together.”

Lu Jinshi couldn't believe that Huo Qi would make such a request.

“Why? He clearly plagiarized my work! You've seen those pieces, they're the ones I gave to you!”

“I know. Since they were given to me, I have the right to do whatever I want with it, right? It was me who gave your art to Ruan Siheng.

“You're a good child. You should know the weight of your actions. Ruan Siheng has finally recovered, and I won't let anyone ruin him.”

Huo Qi's voice was so cold that Lu Shijin felt as though they were nothing but strangers.

Lu Shijin really wanted to ask him, What about me? You're willing to ruin me?

Lu Shijin's sobbing only made Huo Qi annoyed. He was anxious to finish dealing with Lu Shijin so that he could go comfort his white moonlight.

Huo Qi's expression was indifferent, “Shijin, Ruan Siheng didn't know that those artworks were yours. It was an accident. If there's anyone in the wrong, it would be me. I'll compensate you. Haven't you always wanted to study abroad? As long as you help Ruan Siheng this time, I'll give you the best academies and the best teachers.”

Although Lu Shijin was naive, he still understood what Huo Qi meant.

Using the carrot and stick while killing two birds with the same stone, Huo Qi would really do anything for Ruan Siheng.

Even though Lu Shijin didn't want this at all, Huo Qi's methods made him unable to resist.

Everything he had done in the past few years was controlled by Huo Qi. If he rebelled, Huo Qi only had to move a finger to retaliate.

Then, his studies, his dreams, and his love . . .

Everything would vanish.

Secretary Hao brought Lu Shijin to the hotel. Huo Qi was waiting in the restaurant on the top floor.

In the elevator, 711 anxiously urged Lu Shijin, “Don't do anything that harms the protagonists, or else this world's story will collapse and your task will never be completed.”

“Do you think that I'm a reckless person?”

711: This baby thinks so but this baby is too scared to say it.

Reality proved that 711 was overthinking.

When he pushed open the door and saw Huo Qi, Lu Shijin had already become the infatuated little white rabbit that the original host was.

“Huo Qi, I'm here. Did you wait long?”

Huo Qi was sitting at the table, head lowered as he texted someone.

Lu Shijin didn't feel unwelcomed and pulled a chair out to sit on, boldly observing the man in front of him.

The tailored handmade suit wrapped around the man's strong body, the clothes perfectly fitting the smooth muscles of the man.

As the male character, Huo Qi naturally had a handsome face. He had deep eye sockets, a tall nose and thin lips, his entire body exuding the charm of a mature man.

No wonder Lu Shijin would fall into Huo Qi's 'gentle' trap.

Only after many minutes did Huo Qi finish texting with the other person and looked up to notice Lu Shijin, who was sitting across from him.

The gentleness in his eyes that hadn't had time to fade away was accurately captured by Lu Shijin.

【Yuan's finally back, I can't wait to see him.】

Lu Shijin, who could hear Huo Qi's inner voice, stayed calm, and like countless times before, smiled as he met Huo Qi's gaze, his eyes full of love.

And when Huo Qi looked at the face that resembled Ruan Siheng, his eyebrows slightly furrowed.

After a second, the man looked away without a trace of reluctance.

【If only the person in front of me was Yuan.】

【If Yuan would use this type of gaze to look at me, I'd die without any regrets.】

Chapter end