IETSTSMLARA | The Vicious Support Male Lead is a Bit Sweet | 1
【System 06 Prompt, World Loading, Memory Transmission...】
When Lin Su opened his eyes, he could still feel the alternating sensations of heat and cold all over his body, with sweat making him sticky and uncomfortable, symptoms of a fever.
There was a slightly irritating ringing in his ears, and the vibrating sound continued to come from the wooden bedside table, which was particularly annoying.
Lin Su furrowed his brow and reached out to turn off the incessantly vibrating alarm clock. The time was set at seven o'clock on Thursday. In this age of technology, it meant that as an adult, he needed to go to work.
His hand rested on his forehead, feeling the burning temperature and the obvious heat between breaths, reminding him of just how terrible his condition was.
It definitely wouldn't be worth it to come to this task world and end up being burnt into being stupid, so he should take a sick leave and go to the hospital now.
As he got up, the memory transmission completed. Having experienced countless task worlds, Lin Su was accustomed to such abrupt injections of memories. The original host's name was also Lin Su, adopted by the Lin family in Beijing.
Lin Kang and his wife adopted him when they were middle-aged and childless, treating him as their own son with love and pampering.
However, in the fifth year after his arrival, Lin Kang's wife, Qi Fei, gave birth to a son, Lin Tang, before passing away due to complications during childbirth.
With the arrival of a biological son, Lin Su, as the adopted son, was often neglected, to the extent that no one noticed him burning up with such a high fever.
Struggling, Lin Su managed to dial the family doctor's number and then placed a damp towel on his forehead. Only then did he dial the number marked as "father" in his contacts. Although he was an adopted son, taking sick leave due to a fever was still more convenient for him than for ordinary employees.
"Father," Lin Su's hoarse voice rang out, sounding quite different from usual.
The person on the other end of the phone clearly hesitated for a moment but simply asked if he had called the family doctor before approving his leave.
After hanging up the phone and tossing it aside, the soundproofing in the room was excellent, allowing Lin Su to rest well. In his drowsiness, it seemed like someone approached, and when he woke up, he found an IV drip attached to the back of his hand. It was evident that the family doctor had already been there.
The fever-reducing medicine worked wonders, and Lin Su's previously heavy body felt light and relaxed. However, the dry pajamas he had changed into were now soaked through.
The liquid in the medicine bag dripped steadily until it was empty, and Lin Su removed the needle, pressing down on the puncture wound and waited for it to scab over.
He tore off the tape and headed into the bathroom, where the steaming hot water washed away the fatigue from his entire body. When he emerged wrapped in a towel, faint sounds could be heard from downstairs.
"Master... came back..."
Lin Su stood before the mirror, dressed in clothes that accentuated his tall and slender figure. No one would ever imagine that the original owner of this body had died from a fever.
He swept aside the overly long bangs with a large hand, satisfied with the stern features he saw reflected. Being handsome was a blessing; no one wanted to be ugly. But it made sense; with the Lin family's wealth, it was natural for every aspect to be excellent.
He let his bangs fall again, covering the sharpness of his brows and eyes. Lin Su then picked up the black-framed glasses placed on the bedside table and put them on. This attire concealed even the slightest hint of sharpness, making the ambitious man in the mirror look utterly ordinary, even somewhat plain.
Having lived in the Lin family for over twenty years, the original owner had always presented himself in this manner. He was certainly not nearsighted; wearing glasses was simply a way to conceal his own sharpness and seek more opportunities.
In the original timeline, after Lin's father passed away, the original host took his brother Lin Tang's shares, ultimately bringing the Lin family under his control. Lin Tang, the vicious supporting male lead, lost not only his father's protection but also his proud family background.
His tragic end was partly orchestrated by Lin Su.
Of course, acquiring the Lin family didn't guarantee smooth sailing for the original host. Despite his ambitions, he lacked talent. Eventually, he squandered the family fortune after being targeted by the protagonist and villain, leading to a life of destitution and ultimately dying from alcohol poisoning.
Lin Su received the task to take over this body and naturally had to continue the original host's life. However, personally, he wasn't very interested in the Lin family. Taking what shouldn't be taken would inevitably be compensated for elsewhere.
Before he could detach himself from the Lin family, he had to maintain this image for a while.
As he opened the door and descended the stairs, the sound caught the attention of a young man sitting on the sofa in the living room.
Lin Tang has a stunning appearance that even the sunlight streaming through the windows couldn't overshadow, as a malicious supporting male lead, was quite impressive.
Dressed in high-end custom-made casual wear and wearing shoes that were limited edition and likely unaffordable to most, his fair and delicate fingertips indicated he hadn't done any heavy work. His bright and captivating gaze, worthy of the title of Lin family's young master, spoke volumes.
He could have lived a prosperous life, showered with love and affection, but he fell in love with the Gong protagonist, Sheng Hong. He was engaged in a fierce rivalry with the protagonist's lover, Bai Xiuran, and eventually crossed Sheng Hong's bottom line, losing everything and becoming vulnerable to everyone's ridicule.
Like a phoenix that couldn't soar, he ultimately jumped out of a window when drugged and on the verge of being toyed with by others, dying before reaching the age of twenty-five.
After his death, Sheng Hong, who had once been childhood friends with Lin Tang, didn't hesitate to deal with Lin Su, ensuring even his final moments were filled with misery.
【 System 06 Task Issued:
Task One: Continue living as the original host.
Task Two: Change the fate of the supporting male lead, Lin Tang.】
"What are you looking at?" Lin Tang's tone towards Lin Su was far from friendly, and as soon as he saw who it was, he averted his gaze and even rolled his eyes. "Luckily you didn't burn to death."
The relationship between the original host and Lin Tang was far from good, with reasons stemming from both sides, including Lin Su unintentionally harboring animosity.
Looking at their respective fates, they truly were a pair of unfortunate brothers. Not only did they meet tragic ends, but the Lin family also ended up in the hands of the protagonist, Sheng Hong.
They were like two chickens pecking at each other while oblivious to the looming threat.
Lin Su remained silent and instead requested a bowl of plain congee and a side dish from the kitchen, eating slowly. Although the fever had subsided, who knew if it might recur? Having just recovered from a serious illness, he was determined to take good care of his body.
The mockery seemed to fall on deaf ears, and Lin Tang appeared somewhat bored. He sneered and watched Lin Su eating, feeling a bit envious himself. However, what he desired was quite different from Lin Su's plain congee. He wanted flavors, richness, and indulgence in every bite.
Sweet and sour pork ribs, braised pork, and braised mandarin fish were laid out on the table, as if in direct confrontation with Lin Su, yet Lin Tang didn't seem to touch much of it.
The aroma wafted over, and even Lin Su couldn't deny that the allure of those dishes far exceeded that of plain congee. The person across from him, deliberately poking at the fish and exclaiming how delicious it was, was clearly doing so on purpose.
However, for the current Lin Su, such provocations didn't have much effect. If it weren't for Lin Tang sitting there, repeatedly saying how delicious everything was, he might not have even interpreted it as a provocation.
Childish, boring, and utterly non-threatening.
In fact, in the initial timeline, Lin Tang, this malicious supporting male lead, didn't do much. It was just some meaningless provocations, childish squabbles. His transformation occurred after Lin's father's death, when he suddenly lost his father's protection.
It was like a young cat losing its nest, panicked and disoriented, with no one to shelter it from the wind and rain, unsure of where to find food, wandering alone in a sorry state. He had no choice but to extend his claws toward anyone who tried to approach him, whether they cared for him or harmed him.
Lin Su wanted to live his own life well and didn't need to covet the Lin family. He could live more freely than anyone else. But changing Lin Tang's original tragic fate wouldn't be as simple as preventing Lin's father's death.
If this pampered young master doesn't learn to grow up, doesn't learn how to love someone correctly, once he loses control, the protagonist, Sheng Hong, might not hesitate to take action against the Lin family. Lin's father is already advanced in age, and it's not easy to keep Lin Tang away from Sheng Hong's grasp. Once out of favor, the same tragic fate might repeat itself.
"Don't waste food," Lin Su spoke up sternly.
The young master, spoiled and pampered, was given whatever he wanted by Lin's father, but he forgot to instill in him the correct values and understanding of love.
This task couldn't be completed by simply changing a single event. Lin Su would have to teach Lin Tang step by step. It could be quite troublesome, to say the least.
"Do you have any right to interfere? I'll waste as much food as I want in my own house," Lin Tang's initial cheerfulness faded as soon as he sensed Lin Su's lecturing tone, his lips downturned like rose petals, displaying an appearance of someone who minded others' business.
At this moment, if Lin Su were to mention something about the people in remote areas who are suffering from hunger, it would likely have the opposite effect.
Lin Su had already begun considering the possibility of establishing his own company and then challenging Sheng Hong's Shengshi Group.
However, unless absolutely necessary, it's best not to pick a fight with the protagonist in this world. As characters at the center of the storyline, they're inherently favored by the world, with luck that's nothing short of extraordinary. Even if you win, it might not be worth it as the task evaluation could be lowered.
But this brother was just too difficult to educate, and there wasn't the option to punish him for his mistakes.
System 06's voice sounded: 【The host can consider dealing with the Lin family and then giving out a punishment.】
On the surface, he was upright and serious, it didn’t look like he was thinking of anything bad.
A smile appeared on Lin Su's lips: 【Good idea.】
The system, as an auxiliary presence, has accompanied Lin Su for countless years. From the perspective of an observer, it always sees things that Lin Su cannot see, making it his most important partner.
Lin Tang suddenly felt a chill down his spine as he caught Lin Su's sudden glance. With a hint of hostility, he asked, "What are you laughing at?"
Lin Su didn't want to argue with him about what to laugh or not to laugh at. He simply picked up his bowl and stood up, saying, "I'm done eating."
As for changing their relationship, let's leave that for another day.
Lin Tang struggled to catch his breath, feeling like he might pass out in anger. But Lin Su ignored him completely and just left the room.
Taking a deep breath, Lin Tang dialed a number and began venting to a certain acquaintance: "Hey, Luo Fei, I'm about to explode with anger. That *%€*€% Lin Su! I kindly came back to check on him when he's sick, and he has the nerve to tell me not to waste food! It feels like a cat trying to catch mice, meddling in others' business. He really was really a dog who bit Lu Buwei, not recognizing kindness."
Lin Tang's fox-like friend, Luo Fei, kindly corrected him, "It's 'a dog that bit Lu Dongbin...'"
"You don't need to talk!" Lin Tang snapped, embarrassed and angry.
Luo Fei replied meekly, "...Alright."
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