In Sijiu City, making a move against LI Yuzhi would attract too much attention and alert Old Master LI.
LI Yuzhi must have discovered something significant to have returned to the country.
âBang!â
Second Master LIâs face was grim as he pounded the coffee table with his fist. âWe should have found a chance to eliminate him years ago.â
âHow did he find out?â LI Yanchenâs expression turned sinister again. âWe absolutely cannot let his son come back.â
Old Master LI was a traditionalist who placed great importance on bloodlines.
It had taken LI Yanchen years to earn Old Master LIâs approval. If LI Yuzhiâs son were truly found and brought back, where would that leave their branch of the family?
âI know,â Second Master LI said irritably. âIâll handle this. You go to the company and deal with the contracts. As long as the LI Group is under your control, Old Masterâs favoritism wonât matter.â
LI Yanchen nodded, left the house, and drove to the LI Group.
He had barely sat down in his office when the door burst open.
âPresident LI! Somethingâs happened!â His assistant hurried in, sounding panicked. âThe public opinion has reversed!â
LI Yanchen frowned. âWhatâs going on?â
He had gone to great lengths against Su Yang, with numerous professionals fabricating evidence and capital pressure. How could the situation turn around?
âSu-Su Yangâs side released the original video!â The assistant wiped his sweat. âNot only that, heâs suing us!â
âThe original video?â Li Yanchengâs eyes darkened. âDidnât I tell you to clean it up?â
âWe did, we swear! There shouldnât be any copies left online,â the assistant stammered, equally baffled. âWe have no idea how he got itâ¦â
This was unbelievable!
âIf you had cleaned it up properly, how could he have found the original?â LI Yanchenâs anger turned into a cold laugh. âHeâs not some secret agent or hacker. How did he manage this?â
The assistant had no answer.
âWhat about the plagiarism issue?â LI Yanchen exhaled slowly. âHe canât escape that, can he?â
The assistant hesitated. âPresident-President LI, it wasnât plagiarism. The songs were similar because they were composed by the same person.â
LI Yanchenâs expression changed drastically. âWhat did you say?â
Could Su Yangâs composer be the same as the international divaâs?
If so, Su Yang would have already made it internationally.
âItâs true, President LI,â the assistant confirmed, avoiding eye contact. âAgatha Fieldâs management company has issued a statement confirming the same composer.â
This announcement effectively dispelled the accusations of plagiarism.
Several professional composers also noted that while the songs had similarities, they did not constitute plagiarism, especially given the same composer.
Agatha Fieldâs standing in the music world was akin to that of Yun Lan in the film industry.
She had no reason to lie for Su Yang.
Su Yangâs fans were ecstatic.
[Wow, my idol is amazing! Heâs so humble, working with the international divaâs composer. Who is this composer?]
[Brothers and sisters, our faith has been vindicated! Su Yang is innocent!]
[Now the question is, whoâs framing Su God? This is serious, someone sees him as a significant threat.]
[Su Yang as a third party in the relationship? Laughable. Look at his talent and appearance; who wouldnât want him? Those accusing him should check themselves in a mirror.]
LI Yanchenâs face twisted in anger, veins bulging on his forehead.
The assistant dared not speak further, trembling with fear.
âBlacklist him completely!â LI Yanchen roared, clearly furious. âI want to see who dares to defy the LI family for a celebrity.â
Only the Yu family could beat the LI family in power.
But would anyone in the Yu family risk conflict with the LI family for Su Yang?
That was impossible.
LI Yanchenâs mood soured further.
He had assumed dealing with Su Yang would be easy, but it seemed Su Yang had some divine assistance, evading every trap.
He would have to take the harshest measures.
LI Yanchen waved his assistant away and ignored his missing secretary, focusing on formulating a new plan.
He wouldnât let Su Yang continue his carefree existence.
**
Bai Jinxi had been confined in LI Yanchenâs villa for an entire day and night without food.
When she was finally released, she was nearly dehydrated.
It was Su Yangâs fault, not hers. What did this have to do with her?
She had warned him to be careful and avoid LI Yanchenâs wrath, but he hadnât listened.
If he was blacklisted, it was his own fault.
At least she wouldnât see any more news about her and Su Yang online.
Exhausted, Bai Jinxi booked a hotel room instead of going home.
After eating and resting at the hotel, she regained some strength.
She packed up and left her room. Staying in a presidential suite at a five-star hotel showed that LI Yanchen hadnât spared any expense on her.
Bai Jinxi planned to relax with a spa treatment and then dress up to see LI Yanchen.
She took the elevator down, and as it arrived, she heard a string of English.
Having lived abroad for years, she understood it perfectly.
[Sure, no problem. Having Mr. Su Yang perform is an honor. Iâve arrived in Sijiu City; Mr. Su Yang can come over anytime.]
He gave an address, which Bai Jinxi noted was the presidential suite next to hers.
Su Yang?
Stunned, Bai Jinxi carefully scrutinized the middle-aged manâs face and her pupils contracted.
Wasnât this the president of the agency representing Agatha Field?
This agency, capable of propelling Agatha to international stardom, held immense influence globally.
âWait!â Bai Jinxi couldnât hold back. âMr. Moore, hasnât Su Yang been blacklisted? He has a lot of scandals. How can you invite him to sing?â
The middle-aged man paused, surprised.
He didnât answer immediately but turned to someone still in the elevator. âMiss Si, sheâs asking why you want Mr. Su Yang to sing your composition.â