ML – How to Properly Use the Male Lead

How to Properly Use the Male Lead (ML)

By: Jimo Yao

Tags: Modern Day, Boys Love, Workplace Romance, Business Management, Company President, Wealthy Characters, Rich Male Lead, Hidden Identity, Secret Identity, Overpowered Male Lead, Protagonist with Multiple Identities, Character Growth, Smart Couple, Calm Protagonist, Cautious Protagonist, Hard-Working Protagonist, Cold Male Lead, Arrogant Male Lead, Suspicious Male Lead, Handsome Male Lead, Handsome Protagonist, Misunderstandings, Multiple POV, Slow Romance, Schemes and Conspiracies, Wealthy Families, Family Conflict, Corporate Politics, Face Slapping, Wish-Fulfillment, Comedic Undertone, Sweet Romance, Happy Ending, 1v1

Content: 110 Chapters (ongoing)

Synopsis:

Qi Mu discovered that his world was actually a novel. The Long Aotian protagonist was the eldest young master of a wealthy family, yet he had concealed his identity and joined a small company, where he showed off, slapped faces, and played the pig to eat the tiger. Everyone who opposed him met a horrible end. It was, without question, a brainless wish-fulfillment novel—but Qi Mu was now feeling rather displeased.

That was because he was neither the protagonist nor one of the protagonist’s allies. He did not even qualify as a villain. He was merely a minor boss encountered early in the story, whose company went bankrupt after he coveted the protagonist and was subsequently dealt with.

Qi Mu: ? He did not even like men, okay?

From a distance, Qi Mu looked at the company’s newly hired employees. Among them stood the Long Aotian protagonist, recognizable at a glance by his extraordinarily handsome appearance and distinguished bearing. He thought about how, in the original plot, he had been overcome by lust and ultimately suffered bankruptcy, the destruction of his family, and the deaths of those around him. Taking a deep breath, he wondered what kind of brainless “the weather has turned cold, so make the Wang family go bankrupt” novel this was.

There was no possibility of him falling for the protagonist. However, since the esteemed young master wanted to work here, Qi Mu might as well put him to use. After all, the protagonist of this novel was invincible. No matter what difficulty he encountered, he could resolve it with ease. He was essentially a walking cheat code.

A project that could not be negotiated?

No problem. Just bring the protagonist along.

A contract that could not be secured?

No problem. Just bring the protagonist along.

Encountered some other problem…

Whatever it was, bringing the protagonist was always the right answer.

Qi Mu brought the protagonist with him on business trips, to banquets, and into negotiations. He entrusted him with important responsibilities, and by taking advantage of the protagonist’s extraordinary luck, the company predictably flourished. Seeing that the threat of bankruptcy had been eliminated, Qi Mu decided to terminate their employment relationship and safely send this formidable figure on his way.

He therefore took out a termination agreement, signed it with a flourish, and awarded the protagonist N+100 in severance pay. He considered it compensation for all the money the protagonist had helped him earn.

The protagonist stared at him in astonishment. “So everything you did was only to get me to make money for you?”

Qi Mu: “What else?” (confused.jpg)

The protagonist remained silent for a long time before tearing the termination agreement to pieces. He gave a cold laugh. “You used me and now you want to throw me away? You think this paltry amount of money is enough to get rid of me?”

Qi Mu looked away. “…The price isn’t entirely nonnegotiable.”

The protagonist glanced at him indifferently. His burning-hot palm pressed against the back of Qi Mu’s neck before yanking him close. In a low, hoarse voice beside his ear, he said, “But if President Qi is willing to offer a different form of compensation, then perhaps we can negotiate.”

Qi Mu: ?

Wait. How did this ridiculous plot end up going in this direction?

Don’t you dislike men too?

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