Chen Yang's words made Huang Zhiming's face light up.

Getting thirty million for doing nothing? What could be more delightful? At the same time, seeing Chen Yang agree so readily, he regretted not asking for a higher penalty. Now that I've run into a rich guy, it would be a crime not to fleece him for all he's worth!

"Actually, it's more than thirty million now," Huang Zhiming said as he walked over. "You trespassed in a restricted area of my company, so you must pay another ten million in compensation!"

"Fine," Chen Yang nodded readily and beckoned again. "Come and get it."

Qin Mo, however, looked at Chen Yang in confusion. Where is this guy getting so much money? Is he planning to use the company's funds?

At that thought, Qin Mo found herself in a dilemma. She was well aware of the Qin Corporation's current situation.

Just as she was about to say something, Huang Zhiming stepped forward, stretching out a hand. "Hand it over!"

Chen Yang raised his hand and, with lightning speed, slapped Huang Zhiming across the face.

SMACK.

The sound was so crisp and loud that it echoed throughout the hall.

Huang Zhiming staggered back several steps before falling headlong to the ground.

THUD.

His face hit the floor, sliding several meters across it.

Qin Mo: "..."

Everyone: "..."

No one had expected Chen Yang to pay with a hefty slap. And wasn't that slap a bit too vicious?

Everyone gasped at Huang Zhiming's miserable state.

"You..." Huang Zhiming lay on the ground for a long moment before coming to his senses. He struggled up, wiped the blood from his face, and stared coldly at Chen Yang.

Chen Yang scoffed. "You really want money? Why don't you just go rob someone?"

"You dare hit me?" Huang Zhiming laughed with fury. "It's written in black and white in the contract. Just wait to be sued!"

"Bring the contract here," Chen Yang ordered.

Huang Zhiming smirked. "What, scared now? Want to tear it up? Let me tell you, not a chance!"

With a flick of his toe, Chen Yang kicked a splinter of wood from the broken door. It shot straight toward Huang Zhiming.

BANG!

The splinter grazed Huang Zhiming's cheek and shattered a large vase behind him.

Huang Zhiming touched his cheek. In that instant, a shiver ran down his spine.

Who on earth is this guy?

Chen Yang held his gaze. "Do I need to repeat myself?"

Huang Zhiming: "..."

For a moment, Huang Zhiming was both furious and terrified. Thirty million had been almost within his grasp, but this man's methods...

Suddenly, the hall fell into an absolute, deathly silence.

Chen Yang said nothing, merely watching him.

Before long, Huang Zhiming gritted his teeth, walked to the table, and picked up Qin Mo's copy of the contract before approaching Chen Yang.

"I'm… I'm sorry," he apologized repeatedly as he handed the contract over.

How could I not see it? The guy is clearly a Fist Master! To confront someone like that head-on would be suicide. As the saying goes, discretion is the better part of valor. I can always get my revenge later.

Chen Yang ripped the contract to shreds and tossed the pieces over Huang Zhiming's head. He then turned to Qin Mo. "Who was it that got physical with you earlier?"

"It... it was her!" Frightened by Chen Yang's violence, Qin Mo hesitated for a moment before pointing at Tan Sitian.

Tan Sitian's face instantly turned ashen. She lowered her head, her whole body trembling. The others, though not named, were just as terrified.

"Get over here!" Chen Yang shot her a cold glance.

"I..."

The single word struck Tan Sitian like a bolt of lightning, and her entire body began to shake. Finally, driven by sheer terror, she slowly walked forward.

It had to be said, Tan Sitian was a great beauty. Unfortunately, she was utterly selfish.

Stopping a meter in front of Chen Yang, Tan Sitian stammered, "I... I apologize. I'm really, very sorry."

SMACK.

Chen Yang slapped her so hard she fell to the ground. "Someone like you," he said coldly, "will never amount to anything."

"Xiaomo, let's go."

Qin Mo obediently followed behind Chen Yang, letting out a huge sigh of relief. Looking at the man before her, her heart filled with a storm of mixed emotions.

Over the past few days, I've repeatedly insulted him and even tried to frame him, but he never seemed to take it to heart. And today, he even saved me... Looking back, I was truly awful to him.

As they left, someone on the stage waved a hand dismissively. "Everyone can go home for today! Come back tomorrow!"

Given how things had turned out, there was nothing more to be done. The girls scattered.

Tan Sitian climbed to her feet, her eyes brimming with aggrieved tears. After pulling her skirt back on, she was about to leave, but she turned and walked over to Huang Zhiming instead.

"Mr. Huang, let me take you to the hospital," Tan Sitian offered.

Huang Zhiming nodded. "I need to change my clothes first."

「In the rest area.」

While Huang Zhiming was changing, Tan Sitian hesitated for a moment before speaking. "Mr. Huang, about the duet with Li Si… you should have the final say on that, right?"

"Of course!" Huang Zhiming knew exactly what she was getting at. He smirked slightly. "What, you want to secure the spot?"

"Naturally! With my qualifications, all I'm lacking is a chance for exposure! If I could perform on stage with Li Si, I'd definitely skyrocket to fame!" Tan Sitian was full of confidence, her face a mask of pride. "And given time, it wouldn't be impossible for me to reach Li Si's level of stardom."

"I think so, too." The venom on Huang Zhiming's face vanished, replaced by a smile as he narrowed his eyes.

Tan Sitian smiled. "I'm willing to pay any price if you choose me."

…

「In the car.」

Although Qin Mo had stopped crying, she was still dejected, her face an expressionless mask. Today's incident had been a heavy blow, leaving her feeling utterly lost about her future.

Maybe I really was too simple, too naive!

A moment later, Qin Mo shook her head with a sigh and murmured, "How wonderful would it be to perform a duet with Li Si on stage?"

"What are you talking about?" Chen Yang asked.

Qin Mo turned her head. "Li Si is starting her concert tour right here in Lingjin City! Rumor has it she's looking for someone to sing a duet with for one of her songs. I wonder which lucky person will get that chance."

"Li Si?" Chen Yang was stunned, then he muttered, That woman… she's actually coming to Lingjin City?

Qin Mo raised an eyebrow. "What? Don't tell me you know her?"

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