Supreme Warrior in the City

Xue’er was taken aback and asked in surprise, ”What do you mean?”

”I heard you manage most of the family business?” Su Yang suddenly asked.

”Yes!” Xue’er nodded, puzzled at why Su Yang would suddenly ask about this.

”During this period, most industries under the Shangguan family must have had a rough time, right?” Su Yang said with a smile.

Xue’er furrowed her brows; what Su Yang said was true. Recently, many of the Shangguan family’s businesses had been suffering severe losses. However, this was not a secret to many, so why was Su Yang bringing it up now?

”Did you think it was because the old man was ill that led to these problems?” Su Yang asked, smiling.

Xue’er drew a deep breath and said sternly, ”My grandfather’s illness has already improved. My Shangguan family will definitely get better and better!”

”That may not necessarily be the case!” Su Yang shook his head. ”Without getting rid of the traitor within, the Shangguan family will sooner or later be hollowed out by someone!”

Upon hearing these words, many people present changed their expressions, and a flicker of panic crossed Shangguan Feng’s eyes.

”What ’traitor’?” Xue’er asked in astonishment.

With a light smile, Su Yang glanced at Shangguan Feng and said, ”Your second uncle turned to Buddhism and therefore has no children, and your father only has you two sisters. Speaking of the third generation Family Head of the Shangguan family, if there were no mishaps, it should be one of your third uncle’s sons. However, you’ve stepped up, blocking all of their paths!”

Xue’er frowned, ”Mr. Su, this is our family business!”

”I really don’t want to interfere with your family matters, but Ying’er is my friend, and I can’t just watch her being taken advantage of!” Su Yang said with a smile: ”Do you know that your management of the family affairs has become a thorn in the side for certain people?”

”What do you mean...” Xue’er’s expression changed as she looked at Shangguan Feng. Su Yang’s words were clearly hinting at Shangguan Feng.

”You can investigate these matters yourself. I don’t bother with talking nonsense!” Su Yang said. ”Take a good look at the family’s account books and the flow of funds; there will be clues. Since you said it’s your family matter, I won’t get involved. You handle it!”

Having said this, Su Yang turned and left.

No one in the courtyard tried to stop him. Everyone was silent. Su Yang’s words had unnerved many who harbored guilty secrets.

Xue’er furrowed her brows and turned to Shangguan Feng with a gleam in her eyes, then suddenly said sternly, ”Uncle, you don’t need to go to the company these days!”

”What do you mean?” Shangguan Feng became anxious instantly, ”Xue’er, do you believe what he said? He’s just an outsider, we are family!”

”I don’t believe what he said; I just want to give an account to the family!” Xue’er said. ”Uncle, if there’s nothing wrong with you, no one can bother you, and the family will trust you even more in the future!”

Shangguan Feng was sweating profusely and said, ”I definitely have no issues, but by doing this, you’re suspecting me! Xue’er, I’m your uncle. How can you doubt me like this?”

Xue’er couldn’t be bothered to argue with him. The more anxious Shangguan Feng became, the more it indicated that there was an issue.

”Have someone keep a close eye on them. They shouldn’t go anywhere for the time being!” Xue’er commanded a girl beside her in a firm voice, ”Also, send someone to check the company’s accounts and the flow of funds. I want to give a response to everyone in the family!”

”Understood!” The girl nodded and immediately set out to arrange these matters.

Many people present collapsed to the ground, weak at the knees. These were the people most closely associated with Shangguan Feng and, to varying degrees, they were involved in his affairs. If Xue’er conducted a thorough investigation, who among them could escape unscathed?

An hour later, Ying’er returned in high spirits with Ye Wantong.

”Su Yang, let’s go find Sister Jing and have her play it again!” Ying’er said excitedly, ”Wan Tong has to hear it once before she can compose the lyrics!”

After listening to Yue Jing play the composition again, Ye Wantong was deeply captivated. She looked at Su Yang in amazement, ”Is this really composed by you?”

Su Yang: ”...”

”Of course, it was Su Yang who composed it. He’s just written it down here!” Ying’er said, thrilled, ”I’ve never heard such melodies before. If someone else composed them, they would have rocked the world by now. How could they be unknown?”

Ye Wantong nodded in agreement; this was something she also acknowledged. The melody was indeed sensational. After just one listen, to be so deeply attracted—if it had been composed by someone else before, surely it would have caused a sensation, wouldn’t it?

”Alright then, I’ll help you with the lyrics!” Ye Wantong said as she nodded, ”Ying’er, if you use this melody for the competition, you’ll definitely have no problem. However, you still need to consider other matters. The previous scandal was no small matter, and I’m worried it won’t be easy for you to even take the stage!”

Ying’er felt a bit downcast; she sighed and said, ”I’ll find a way to deal with that matter.”

Ye Wantong was quick in composing lyrics, or rather, upon hearing these tunes, she was inspired with a spring of ideas. In less than an hour, she finished the lyrics for several pieces.

Su Yang read them over and found Ye Wantong’s work was indeed good—it matched the spirit of the melodies and would certainly add to their charm.

Next, they needed to address the accusation of plagiarism that Ying’er was involved in.

In the afternoon, Su Yang accompanied Ying’er to Pingzhuang City in Pingbei Province, where the All-Star Singing Competition was taking place.

Given the high profile of this competition, various companies took it seriously and sent their best singers. Even those with mediocre singing skills came to show their face and gain visibility.

Pingzhuang City was now teeming with celebrities, a gathering of diverse stars.

Ying’er’s forte was not singing, but with the four small flowers of the domestic scene participating, she couldn’t be an exception. Such a great opportunity for exposure was not to be missed by the company.

However, the company had not anticipated such an issue to arise. As soon as the plagiarism scandal spread, they swiftly distanced themselves, claiming that all the creative work was being handled by Ying’er herself, with no involvement from the company.

Even a few executives in the company were kicking her while she was down, clamoring for Ying’er to pay a penalty for breach of contract. If it weren’t for the power of the Shangguan family looming over them, this matter might have already escalated to a lawsuit.

Even so, the company’s attitude toward Ying’er had deteriorated significantly. Those who were once close to Ying’er now couldn’t wait to sever all ties, publicly stating their poor relationship with her.

Nevertheless, amidst such circumstances, there were two leaders within the company showing an unnatural level of concern for Ying’er. Every day they would send her messages, which started off as encouragement and belief, but later began to degenerate, turning into almost flirtatious content.