Chapter 726 Letting Go

The investigation revealed that the traitor was within Lu Wenli's team, which surprised everyone, yet seemed to make perfect sense.

After all, Qi Xiang'an has a deep foundation in the art and ceramics culture, and he must have his own connections and channels. So, the evidence is conclusive, and even if he denies it, the charge of plagiarism is undoubtedly his.

"President Qi, what else do you have to say? You personally submitted this design draft, and you personally explained it. You can't possibly deny that you knew nothing about it now." Su Youling sneered, "You betrayed Yitao Culture and poached the entire design team, which is already unethical and unacceptable in the industry. Now you've even done something so dirty that crosses the line for designers. You've truly brought shame to yourself and your family."

"Shut up!" Qi Xiang'an's forehead veins bulged, his face darkening. "My departure from Yitao Culture was for personal reasons, and taking the entire team with me was because Yitao Culture couldn't retain its talent. Why don't you reflect on yourselves? As for the design drafts..."

He sneered, his eyes filled with resentment and sarcasm. "I've always prided myself on coming from an artistic family, having a unique style, and being well-liked. But I never expected that after Blue poached me and my entire team, they would demand that I use your work as my first report card after becoming the design director of the Blue Group!"

"Do you think I'm content with this? My own work, which I painstakingly designed over half a year, was completely rejected by those ignorant people. Aren't you just a woman who rose to power by relying on Li Tingxi? Without him, where would you be standing here today? And why would Ding Muyan be so eager to give you money and curry favor with you?"

"Su Youling, I lost! But you didn't win either. I'll wait and see! I'll watch the day Li Tingxi falls, and you'll be the same, falling to the bottom and suffering even more than me! At least I didn't rely on my family's power or connections; I only relied on my own strength and talent to get to where I am today. You're not worthy to compare yourself to me!"

After saying that, he raised his head with a livid face, his arrogant figure a sight that evoked sighs of pity.

With a single glance from Li Tingxi, Qin Lang sent men to take Qi Xiang'an to the police station—how could he possibly leave so easily on suspicion of stealing trade secrets?

A shocking change!

Qi Xiang'an's plagiarism scandal quickly came to an end, leaving the audience sighing in dismay.

Even if he wins or loses today, it cannot negate Qi Xiang'an's talent and achievements. Unfortunately, he followed the wrong team and went astray. A seemingly insignificant auction piece ruined his future and life.

It's truly heartbreaking and regrettable.

Ding Muyan took the stage to deliver a speech, expressing his deep regret and concluding with heartfelt blessings for Li Tingxi and Su Youling's upcoming marriage, bringing today's auction to a perfect close.

After the auction, Ding Muyan indeed revised the contract and officially signed a new cooperation agreement with Su Youling, marking the two parties as strategic partners.

"Mr. Ding, thank you so much this time." Su Youling personally presented the invitation and said with a smile, "I hope you can make time to attend the wedding."

"Definitely!" Ding Muyan accepted the invitation with a gentle and gentlemanly smile. "I will definitely be there in person to congratulate you. After all, you have come a long way, and I am a witness to your journey."

"Okay, I look forward to your visit." Su Youling bid farewell to Ding Muyan, her gaze lingering on him.

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The ring on her finger was only on her finger for a moment before it was quickly removed.

Li Tingxi was waiting in the car early. When he saw Hao Tianyi talking intimately with Le Yixun outside for a long time, he honked the horn with a dark face.

"Brother Tingxi, what are you doing?" Hao Tianyi saw Le Yixun off, then returned to the car and glared at him unhappily. "If you're getting impatient, go inside and find your wife. Why are you staring at me like that? Do you think I'm some kind of adult who could be kidnapped by human traffickers?"

Li Tingxi snorted coldly, watching Le Yixun get into the car and leave, his eyes growing increasingly unfriendly: "What exactly is your relationship with him now?"

“Friend!” Hao Tianyi said firmly, “You know I’ve always considered the top designer Lu Xun my idol! I only just found out that Le Yixun is actually Lu Xun, and also Su Youling’s mentor. Your wife’s success today is largely due to him. Even if you’re not grateful, at least be nice to her and don’t be so fierce.”

Li Tingxi: "..."

Do you abandon your brother now that you have an idol?

This girl isn't idolizing anyone, she's clearly just being wild!

"Since you know that Le Yixun has ulterior motives towards your sister-in-law, you should know that he is a wicked and bad person. Don't get entangled with him. Cut ties as soon as possible and have some peace and quiet." Li Tingxi didn't want his sister, who had been spoiled since childhood and had never been in a relationship, to fall in love for the first time with such a playboy, and a troublesome one who already had someone else in his heart.

Both he and Su Youling were experienced and knew what kind of people they should never mess with, otherwise they would be the ones who got hurt once they got involved.

"You and Su Youling are getting married, why are you still so bothered by your rival?" Hao Tianyi gave him a sour look, half-jokingly revealing her true feelings: "I've liked you for so many years, why haven't I seen Su Youling get so jealous and throw a tantrum?"

Li Tingxi was stunned for a moment. She didn't expect her to say that to his face. Qin Lang was so frightened that he didn't dare to stay in the car and quickly left under the pretext of going to smoke.

"What's wrong? Stop pretending to be stupid." Hao Tianyi snorted, staring intently at him. "Don't tell me—you didn't notice my feelings at all. Brother Tingxi, to be honest, I originally came back to China to crash the wedding. I simply don't trust a dishonest woman like Su Youling to marry you. She hurt you badly five years ago, making your life a living hell these past few years..."

Seeing Li Tingxi's suddenly gloomy face, she pursed her lips and smoothly changed her tone, "I used to hate her, and I still don't like her now, but you treat her like your lifeline, and your three children are as adorable as angels, so I've decided not to waste any more time on you."

“Tianyi!” Li Tingxi frowned. “You…”

"Don't speak yet! Let me finish saying what I've wanted to say all these years but never dared to!" Hao Tianyi didn't even realize when tears were streaming down her face. Her eyes were red as she cried and laughed at the same time. "At least you truly consider me family. That day, when I saw you so angry that you almost beat Le Yixun to death, I finally felt the reality that 'I've always been in your heart,' even if this feeling wasn't what I expected..."

Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Su Youling come out of the door. She wiped away her tears, forced a smile, and suddenly threw herself into Li Tingxi's arms, giving him a tight hug: "Brother, I wish you and your wife a happy marriage! This time, I mean it sincerely. Maybe I'll only grow up a little when I truly let go of my youthful infatuation with you."