Chapter 52: Brotherly Bonds At Heaven on Earth bar, Yan Jun never imagined that even mentioning Ye Bai’s name would have no effect. Not only was it ineffective, but Charlotte seemed to have a particular aversion to Ye Bai! Earlier, he had thought she splashed him because she was in a bad mood, but now it was clear—she simply despised Ye Bai! In the end, Yan Jun could only slink away. He was just a young master from the Yan family with no inheritance rights. If Charlotte really wanted to crush him, the Yan family probably wouldn’t even dare to make a peep. Seeing this, the other rich second-generation heirs at the scene didn’t dare to approach Charlotte either. They could only sit on the sidelines, staring at Lin Tai with eyes full of envy, jealousy, and hatred. If looks could kill, Lin Tai would already be riddled with holes. “…” Lin Tai naturally noticed the glares from the rich heirs around him, and he couldn’t help but smile bitterly to himself. As the vicious male supporting character, he had somehow become the heroine’s shield, drawing not only Ye Bai’s hatred but also the resentment of these rich kids. Though he didn’t care about their opinions, the feeling of being the scapegoat for the protagonist despite being the villain was far from pleasant. The heroine was truly worthy of her role, always thinking of the protagonist Ye Bai, using Lin Tai to attract hatred. What a clever little scheme. But Charlotte, this little heroine, was quite adept. Clearly noticing Lin Tai’s displeasure, she gently massaged his shoulders with a tender touch and spoke in an especially soft tone, offering him some comfort. At the very least, Lin Tai felt like he was getting a taste of the protagonist’s treatment. Despite Yan Jun’s earlier failure serving as a warning, there were always a few bold ones among the rich heirs. Several more tried to approach Charlotte to flirt, but the results were predictable. A single glance from Charlotte was enough to make them cower. In their eyes, Charlotte was a cold and aloof British princess, keeping everyone at a distance, her mere gaze intimidating. Yet, when she turned to Lin Tai, she spoke softly and gently, like a tender wife. The key was that Lin Tai barely engaged with her from start to finish. It was mostly Charlotte talking, with Lin Tai casually responding now and then. Even so, Charlotte seemed perfectly content. Why? They were all men—why was the treatment so different? What was so great about Lin Tai? They couldn’t wrap their heads around it, but they didn’t dare approach Charlotte either. One by one, they left dejectedly. Lei Ming and Hu Qian had initially planned to learn a few tricks from Lin Tai, but since he was giving them the cold shoulder too, they could only leave as well. Meanwhile, Ling Weifeng, who had had his fill of dancing in the dance floor, returned. When he saw Charlotte, he was utterly shocked. “Damn, brother, I didn’t see that coming! I was gone for just a bit, and you managed to flirt with such a gorgeous beauty?” Ling Weifeng was completely captivated by Charlotte’s exquisite appearance. He dared to say that no one in the entire Heaven on Earth could outshine her. “I told you she came onto me—would you believe it?” Lin Tai glanced at Charlotte, feeling quite exasperated. “I believe you! Why wouldn’t I? My brother’s charm is unbeatable!” Ling Weifeng chuckled lightly. He cared deeply about Lin Tai’s romantic prospects and, frankly, wasn’t too optimistic about Xia Shihan. “Why haven’t you been flirting lately?” Lin Tai rarely saw Ling Weifeng without a woman by his side. This guy had always claimed to be the Imperial Capital’s number one pretty boy. Unlike Lin Tai’s approach to relationships, Ling Weifeng didn’t believe in putting all his eggs in one basket. For him, women came and went as he pleased. In his eyes, perhaps the only person who could truly move him was Lin Tai. In the Emperor’s Return novel, the relationship between Lin Tai and Ling Weifeng, two supporting male characters, was barely touched upon by the author—it was just a basic setup. But for Lin Tai, who had transmigrated since childhood, he and Ling Weifeng had gone through many things together, forging the brotherly bond they had today. As the saying goes, a wealthy family is as deep as the sea. Ling Weifeng didn’t grow up in the Ling family. Quite the opposite—his mother had taken him away from the Ling family when he was young, moving to the suburbs near Lin Tai’s home. The specific reasons were never mentioned by Ling Weifeng, and Lin Tai never pried. Everyone was owed privacy. During the time Ling Weifeng and his mother were away, his father had another son with a different woman—Ling Weifeng’s younger brother. Because of this child, his father completely lost patience with Ling Weifeng and his mother. When they refused to return, his father, in a fit of anger, cut off their financial support. Ling Weifeng’s mother was equally stubborn, refusing to bow down. As a result, Ling Weifeng’s childhood was tough. It was during that time that Lin Tai met Ling Weifeng and helped him and his mother through their hardships. The two grew up together, got into fights together, skipped school together, and did almost everything as a pair—closer than real brothers. When Ling Weifeng grew up and wanted to return to the Ling family to claim his rightful place, it was Lin Tai who spared no effort to help him. For Ling Weifeng, Lin Tai was his one true brother in this lifetime. As for others, if they couldn’t share hardships, they were merely fair-weather friends, fundamentally different from Lin Tai. This was also why, despite knowing how terrifying Ye Bai was, Ling Weifeng wasn’t afraid to risk his life to avenge Lin Tai!