it's actually not easy wanting to be a supporting Male lead

2.2

Chapter 2.2

Sui Yuan also shares his system’s feelings of bad things to come…

In the previous world, the male lead also appeared on stage before schedule, then proceeded to mess up the storyline from day one. Not only did the male lead deviate from the plot, he even changed BG to BL, causing Sui Yuan untold amounts of stress. He really didn’t expect this second world’s male lead to be so irresponsible and pop out this early again ah! Sui Yuan really feels like crying a river.

Despite how chaotic and anxious he is feeling inwardly right now, Sui Yuan has no choice but to brace himself and charge on ahead. As a hardworking and responsible supporting male lead, he will definitely stick to his script, acting his role and not stepping one toe out of line. He will shoulder the burden of setting the wayward plot back on track.

Turning his head to regard the shocked Leng Xia, Sui Yuan frowns. “Mo Xuanzhi? Do you know him?”

Leng Xia can’t help the small startle at Sui Yuan’s inquiry. Ten years into the apocalypse, Mo Xuanzhi will be a household name; presently, there is no way she would recognise that man on sight.

It’s a shame that one cannot retrieve water poured out of a basin. With no way to dismiss what she said, Leng Xia can only shake her head and weigh her answer properly before replying, “I don’t know him personally, but I know of him. He doesn’t count as someone I am familiar with, though.”

Not wanting to push the female lead into an awkward position, Sui Yuan doesn’t continue to interrogate her. Merely nodding in understanding, his gaze shifts to Mo Xuanzhi, who stopped about five meters away from the group.

At the same time, Mo Xuanzhi’s eyes sweep over the gathered survivors, finally landing on Sui Yuan.

When two capable individuals first meet, there will always be a strange and mysterious atmosphere between them. It doesn’t take long for Mo Xuanzhi to pinpoint the official leader of this ragtag bunch of humans. Smiling but not, he seizes Sui Yuan up from head to toe.

Feeling his scalp go numb from the intense scrutiny, Sui Yuan retains a firm hold on his unperturbed façade and steps forward. Walking up to Mo Xuanzhi, he extends a friendly hand. “I am He Haochen. This is the first time we are meeting.”

The male lead merely quirks an eyebrow, curtly delivering three words[1], “Mo Xuanzhi,” before clasping Sui Yuan’s offered hand.

Although Mo Xuanzhi is not emitting a hostile air, that does not mean he is a friend or even a tentative ally. As soon as the other grips his hand, Sui Yuan can feel the hidden strength lurking beneath skin and muscles, seemingly threatening to crush his bones.

Stiffening, he subconsciously raises his power to resist. Only, it’s a pity that Mo Xuanzhi is on a completely different level from him when it comes to their abilities.

Lightning and fire engulfs their linked hands, intertwining together as one struggles to dominate the other. This silent standoff causes the bystanders to hold their breath, unease appearing on their faces. If they somehow manage to offend this formidable Mo Xuanzhi, he would definitely not hesitate to send them all to hell to accompany the zombies!

Similarly, the person currently locked in this unpleasant situation is also feeling very apprehensive. Even if he knows he will eventually be love rivals with this man, isn’t this scene of ‘tiger and dragon butting heads over territory’[2] happening way too soon?!

The blandly courteous smile fades from Sui Yuan’s face as he glances up at the other party, meeting the sharp gaze that resembles a predator stalking its prey. An odd glint flashes through Mo Xuanzhi’s eyes, then the male lead releases his tight grip.