Villain: I Refuse to Be the Hero's Stepping Stone

Chu Lang wakes up in an urban fantasy novel—not as the hero, but as his sworn brother destined to be crushed. When the protagonist's sister totals his supercar, Chu Lang doesn't rage. He grins. "I'll pay for it myself... and comfort your traumatized sister." Enemies gunning for the hero? Chu Lang volunteers to "protect" his wife. Golden opportunities meant for the chosen one? "You're too weak, Brother Ji—let me shoulder these burdens for you." One by one, Chu Lang intercepts every advantage until the protagonist breaks: "You're worse than Cao Cao!" But Ji Wuye is just the beginning. Soldier Ki…