Su Xingchen's lips curled into a barely perceptible arc; he knew he had made the right bet.
Meanwhile, Ye Qingtian was sitting at his large desk, the computer screen in front of him displaying footage of Su Xingchen meeting Tang Xiaotang.
"Su Xingchen, do you think this will turn the tide? Naive!" Ye Qingtian sneered, a glint of malice flashing in his eyes. "I will show you what true despair looks like!"
He picked up his phone and dialed a number. "Block all information regarding Su Xingchen. Also, keep a close watch on Tang Xiaotang; she must not ruin my plans!"
After hanging up, Ye Qingtian slammed his phone down on the desk, fury burning in his eyes.
However, all of this was within Su Xingchen's expectations. He knew that Ye Qingtian would not let him off easily, but he was ready to face the challenge.
A war without gunpowder was about to unfold.
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Ye Qingtian was seething with rage while Su Xingchen remained unusually calm. He watched as Tang Xiaotang left the café before settling the bill and stepping outside. The night sky above Neon City was still dominated by colorful holographic projections, with virtual advertisements and promotional videos weaving between the skyscrapers. Su Xingchen glanced up, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes.
In the following days, Su Xingchen continued preparing for the concert according to plan while secretly gathering evidence of Ye Qingtian's crimes. Ye Qingtian intensified his suppression of Su Xingchen and secretly sent people to follow Tang Xiaotang, attempting to sabotage Su Xingchen's plans.
"Su Xingchen, are we really going to do this?" Lin Xi looked at the documents handed over by Su Xingchen, her brow furrowed. "This is playing with fire; if we fail, we're finished." The documents contained evidence that Su Xingchen had collected over the past few days regarding Ye Qingtian's tax evasion, stock market manipulation, and even suspected kidnapping. If this evidence were exposed, it would be enough to send Ye Qingtian to prison.
Su Xingchen took the document and lightly tapped his fingers on the table, producing a crisp sound. "We have no way out," he raised his head, his gaze firm, "Ye Qingtian won't let us go. Instead of sitting here waiting to die, we might as well fight back."
Lin Xi looked at Su Xingchen's resolute profile, feeling a mix of emotions. She knew Su Xingchen was right, but thinking about the storm they were about to face made her feel a twinge of fear.
"Don't worry," Su Xingchen seemed to see through Lin Xi's concerns. He turned his head and gave her a reassuring look, "I am fully prepared; Ye Qingtian won't be able to bounce back for long."
Time flew by, and soon it was the day of the concert. The Neon Sports Arena was packed with people, every seat filled. Fans waved glow sticks and shouted Su Xingchen's name, creating an atmosphere that was both lively and exciting.
In the backstage dressing room, Su Xingchen was making final preparations with the help of the makeup artist. He wore a black performance outfit today, his hair meticulously styled, making him appear even taller and more handsome.
"Xingchen, are you ready? You have five minutes until you go on stage," Lin Xi pushed the door open, holding Su Xingchen's performance microphone.
"I'm ready." Su Xingchen took the microphone, took a deep breath, and his eyes were filled with confidence. He knew that this concert was not just a personal performance; it was a decisive battle that would determine his fate against Ye Qingtian.
The stage lights were dazzling, and the music was deafening. Su Xingchen appeared under the spotlight, eliciting screams from the fans. He sang passionately, his voice filled with power and hope, igniting the enthusiasm of everyone present.
However, midway through the concert, an unexpected incident occurred. The stage lights suddenly went out, and the sound system emitted a piercing noise, plunging the entire arena into chaos.
"What’s going on?!" Lin Xi's face changed dramatically as she rushed to the edge of the stage to anxiously inquire with the staff.
"It's a circuit malfunction!" one of the staff members explained while trying to fix it. "Someone deliberately sabotaged our equipment!"
Amidst the chaos, Su Xingchen remained calm. He picked up a backup microphone and loudly reassured the fans present: "Everyone stay calm! Please remain composed; we will resolve this issue as quickly as possible!"
However, Ye Qingtian had no intention of letting Su Xingchen go just like that. He hid in the shadows, watching the chaotic scene before him, a sinister smile curling at the corners of his mouth.
"The real show has only just begun, Su Xingchen..."
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