THUD!

Kong Yanxiang's phone slipped and fell to the floor.

Unaware of what had just happened, Kong Haoyan picked up the phone. He grinned at Chen Yang and said, "Kid, some people are not to be crossed by the likes of you. Wouldn't it be better to just behave?"

The implication was clear: So what if you're the Zhennan Prince? We still have you cornered. Since you refuse to accept an easy way out, don't blame us for being ruthless!

All his previous frustrations were finally unleashed at this moment, filling his heart with an indescribable sense of satisfaction!

Immediately after, the surrounding crowd pointed their fingers at Chen Yang, hurling one accusation after another. They made it clear that he wouldn't be leaving without paying a heavy price. Kong Haoyan became even more smug. Just as he was about to say something else, his father, Kong Yanxiang, slapped him across the face.

SLAP!!

The sudden, sharp sound silenced the entire room. The force of the blow sent Kong Haoyan tumbling to the ground, blood gushing from his face.

Kong Haoyan was stunned. Shaking his groggy head, he stared at his father in complete confusion.

The crowd was dumbfounded. What on earth is happening now?

Before they could process it, an even more jaw-dropping scene unfolded.

Kong Yanxiang, who had been arrogant and condescending just a moment ago, took a few steps forward like a zombie. Then, his knees buckled, and he dropped to the ground before Chen Yang with a heavy thud!

"I-I'm so sorry!" Kong Yanxiang stammered, looking as if his soul had left his body.

He had made a fatal mistake. He thought Chen Yang was just one man, but he'd forgotten the true identity of this young man before him! What were his petty schemes in the face of absolute power? It was like ants trying to shake a tree—a complete overestimation of his own abilities!

"Dad! What... what are you doing?" Kong Haoyan scrambled to his feet, staring in shocked confusion at his father, who was kneeling and trembling on the ground.

"Shut your mouth! Kneel down, now!" Kong Yanxiang's face was ashen as he gave a miserable laugh. It's not just me who's finished; the entire Kong Family will be dragged down with me.

"Oh, stop! Why are you kneeling to me? And what's this about an apology?" Chen Yang crossed his arms and said with a cool, mocking tone. "Logically, shouldn't I be the one apologizing to you?"

"No, no, no! It's our fault! We're the ones who should be apologizing!" Kong Yanxiang shook his head so frantically it looked like a rattle drum. He then roared at Kong Haoyan, "I told you to kneel! Are you deaf?"

Startled, Kong Haoyan quickly dropped to his knees. Everyone in the crowd was utterly astonished. What kind of drama is this? Just moments ago, they were so triumphant, but now... It feels like my brain can't keep up.

"Oh?" Chen Yang feigned ignorance and asked with a puzzled look, "You were doing good for the world, providing for the poor. Why on earth would you need to apologize?"

"Be-because we're swindlers!" Kong Yanxiang said with his head hung low, his voice trembling. "We've been running a scam under the Zhennan Prince's name. All the donations to the foundation were embezzled by us to buy houses and cars. Not a single cent was ever used for charity!"

The crowd erupted into an uproar! After exchanging astonished glances, everyone stared at Kong Yanxiang in utter disbelief.

"Family Head Kong, is someone threatening you?" someone shouted. "Don't be afraid! We all support you! We're your strongest backup!"

This is just too hard to believe; they didn't want to believe it. A scam under the Zhennan Prince's name? This wasn't just a matter of being bold—it was suicidal!

But in this world, some people are indeed willing to take desperate risks.

"No one is threatening me. It's all true!" Kong Yanxiang cried out hysterically. "Since this foundation was established, my son has bought two river-view villas, a sports car worth tens of millions, and countless other luxury goods! The total expenditure exceeds three hundred million!

"All of it was money siphoned from the foundation!

"I was wrong! I was truly wrong! If I could do it all over again, I wouldn't dare, not even if you gave me ten thousand times the courage!"

Beside him, Kong Haoyan collapsed to the floor, his eyes bulging and his face deathly pale.

It's over! It's all completely over!

The people in the hall were so shocked they couldn't speak.

This... weren't they just treating everyone like a fool? Crucially, they ran a scam under the guise of charity, exploiting the public's compassion. After this, who would ever dare to donate again?

It was utterly unforgivable, a heinous crime of the highest order!

Instantly, everyone was filled with a burning rage, their eyes practically splitting with fury. They might have some spare cash, but that money didn't just blow in with the wind; they had earned every single cent through hard work! And what about the ordinary people? Those whose salaries barely covered their living expenses, yet out of their trust for the Zhennan Prince, donated a whole month's wages, or even more, to support this charity? And the result? All of it was used to buy houses, cars, and luxury goods?

"See, Qin Qiu? I wasn't wrong, was I? They're nothing but a group of fraudsters!" Chen Yang immediately said to her.

Qin Qiu covered her mouth, too shocked to process what was happening. Who could have possibly expected this?

Feeling the murderous, ice-cold glares that seemed ready to kill him, Kong Yanxiang kowtowed repeatedly, begging for forgiveness. "I'm sorry! I'm truly, truly sorry!"

"You son of a bitch!" A hot-tempered middle-aged man nearby grabbed an ashtray from a table and smashed it over Kong Yanxiang's head.

THUD!

Blood spurted as Kong Yanxiang collapsed.

However, this wasn't the end. More and more people surged forward, quickly engulfing Kong Yanxiang and his son. They were pummeled with fists and kicks, and some even spat on them.

Chen Yang watched with a slight smile. When he felt it had gone on long enough, he stepped forward to intervene. "Alright, that's enough! Don't beat them to death. They still need to refund everyone's money!"

"Right, right! Chen Yang is right! Don't beat them to death!"

"Listen to him! Everyone, stop!"

In that moment, Chen Yang became the anchor for the entire crowd.

Many people looked ashamed. Just moments before, they had been competing to hurl the vilest insults at him, calling him useless and a kept man. Yet, if it weren't for him today, none of them would have discovered the truth. They would have continued being smug fools, completely taken for a ride.

"Chen Yang, what should we do now?" a portly middle-aged man asked. The rest of the crowd looked toward Chen Yang as well, waiting for his reply.

"This is fraud. Ordinarily, this should be handed over to the Patrol and Arrest Office," Chen Yang began. "But since this involves the Zhennan Prince, I'm sure the relevant authorities won't just sit back and watch. So..."

Before Chen Yang could finish, Yang Hu arrived at the banquet hall, leading a squad of several dozen men straight toward them.

Everyone was stunned into silence. Military boots, camouflage uniforms, rifles, and pairs of sharp, piercing eyes... Who among them had ever witnessed such a scene?

Yang Hu stood before Kong Yanxiang and asked in a low, grim voice, "You are Kong Yanxiang?"

Terrified out of his wits, Kong Yanxiang gave a numb nod.

"Take them away!" Yang Hu commanded with a wave of his hand. He then addressed the crowd, "We will audit the accounts with the utmost speed. Afterward, we will establish refund points in various locations. Please bring your proof of payment to collect your money."

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