Chapter 436 Seeing the Light (Countdown to the End: 4)
"Su Mo, I have photos of you having affairs with all sorts of men. Would you like us to take a look?"
Although it was a question, Ren Xingheng clearly didn't intend to refer to anyone's answer. Before he finished speaking, he took out a stack of photos from his suit pocket and scattered them down on the stage like a fairy scattering flowers.
He pulled out a wad of cash from his other pocket and scattered it to the other side.
Snowflakes instantly filled the banquet hall, quickly landing on the guests' faces and heads.
What met the eye was a vast expanse of white.
Even those accustomed to indulging in sensual pleasures blushed and their hearts raced at the sight of the various high-difficulty gymnastics routines.
The female lead is the same person.
The male leads come one after another like an assembly line, with no two being the same, and without exception, they are all handsome and pleasing to the eye.
That moment was one of jubilation for the audience, but the faces of those on stage were increasingly tense. Except for the instigator, Ren Xingheng.
Su Mo's face looked ashen, as if she had eaten shit, and the hairs on her face stood on end in fright.
Su Xi's expression also turned somewhat unpleasant. After all, she and Su Mo looked so alike, practically sharing the same face.
So when all those nude photos were seen by everyone, she felt as if she herself had been exposed.
Even upon closer inspection, one can still distinguish between the two people, but there's always a sense of unease. Moreover, it's possible that some people with face blindness simply can't tell her apart from Su Mo, such as Feng Jinchen.
Seeing that Su Xi's face had also turned pale, Ren Xingheng knew what she was thinking and whispered, "Don't worry, Su Mo has a small mole between her right eyebrows. Every photo of me has that mole."
Moreover, Su Mo has had cosmetic surgery, which is common in high society, so it's easy to tell at a glance.
Do you know why Su Mo maintains her innocent and aloof persona? Because her face can't make big expressions. When she's expressionless, she looks a lot like you, but as soon as she makes an expression, the plastic and artificial feel comes through.
When doing things that involve yin and yang harmonizing, the expressions can be quite exaggerated. Even a blind person could tell you and Su Mo apart, so don't worry.
Ren Xingheng was afraid that Su Xi would feel embarrassed or unhappy, so he spoke quite frankly and very quickly.
Upon hearing this, Su Xi's expression indeed improved considerably. She nodded to Ren Xingheng as a way of expressing her gratitude.
Ren Xingheng smiled, his expression slightly complicated, then turned and stepped off the stage.
From the stage came Su Mo's hysterical, terrified voice.
"No, you're not allowed to look at them. They're all photoshopped. I order you to tear them up right now."
"Dad, those photos are fake. If anyone sees them and dares to tell anyone, you must gouge their eyes out."
Su Changduo was still in shock and had not yet come to his senses.
He racked his brains but simply couldn't understand how his daughter could have turned out this way. He wasn't like this, and Qianqian wasn't like this either, so how could they have given birth to such a daughter?
Could it be that Su Mo isn't his and Qianqian's daughter? How could that be?
If she is not his daughter, then why does she look exactly like his daughter Su Xi?
What exactly happened?
Seeing that Su Changduo was unresponsive and hadn't heard her at all, Su Mo bit her lip hard and began to order the bodyguards...
"You bastards, are you all blind? Get the photos back for me!"
The bodyguards looked at each other, ignoring her. After all, they were sensible; the situation was tantamount to the sky falling, and they couldn't afford to make any more mistakes lest they become cannon fodder.
They now have no choice but to obey Su Changduo.
Seeing that the bodyguards didn't take her words seriously, Su Mo became even angrier, her face contorted with anger. Seeing her photos being judged by those people with utter contempt and disgust in their eyes, Su Mo couldn't take it anymore and rushed down to snatch the photos.
This means he's personally getting involved.
These people, who usually fawned over Su Mo, now all wore different expressions. Their eyes were like scanners, seemingly able to see right through Su Mo's clothes, and their words were anything but polite.
"Su Mo, you have the guts to do something so shameless, so why are you afraid of people watching? Besides, do you think we wanted to see this? I've got a sty, and you're going to compensate me for it..."
Su Mo was so angry that her vision went black, her legs went weak, and she collapsed to the ground.
But she still screamed hysterically, "It's photoshopped! It's all photoshopped! Are you all blind?"
Those present were all seasoned business people, so they naturally knew how to distinguish truth from falsehood. These photos weren't photoshopped; they were real.
In other words, Su Mo, who claimed to be pure and virtuous, was actually a promiscuous woman who slept with anyone.
This...this...
This is absolutely amazing!
The person with the most unpleasant expression was undoubtedly Ji Wuyai.
The goddess he could never win over turned out to be such a promiscuous and lewd woman.
What's most infuriating is that she pretends to be pure and innocent, refusing to let anyone touch her even a single finger. It's simply outrageous.
What does all his dedication over the years amount to? What does it really amount to?
He's an absolute idiot.
Ji Wuyai was so angry that his nose rotted.
The expressions on Ji's father and mother's faces were not much better.
Mother Ji grabbed Ji Wuyai by the ear, crying and cursing angrily, "I knew you were blind! You still won't admit it! You've completely disgraced our Ji family for generations..."
Ji Wuyai remained expressionless and silent, letting his mother push and curse him.
Father Ji sternly brushed aside the white photograph that had floated in front of him, but couldn't help glancing at it again out of the corner of his eye.
Wow, that pose, that expression, that angle—even the leading lady of a hit movie would have to give way!
It's not too bad that her son was bewitched by such a bewitching woman.
Forcing himself to look away, Ji's father watched as Ji's mother straddled Ji Wuyai like a tigress, still hurling insults, attracting the attention of many onlookers. He couldn't help but pull the two apart and try to persuade them.
"You can know a person's face but not their heart. Who would have thought that such a large corporation as Huangtian Group could produce such a piece of trash?"
As he spoke, he lowered his voice and whispered to Ji's mother, "But no matter what, Su Mo's reputation is still tarnished, but her status and position are still there."
If Ren Xingheng doesn't want it, then our son can take it. For such a piece of junk, Su Changduo should at least give half of the Su family's shares as dowry, right? We won't lose out.
"Wait a few years, then find an excuse to kick Su Mo out. That would be a huge win, wouldn't you say?"
Upon hearing this, Ji's mother felt that what he said made sense.
Ji Wuyai, who was standing to the side, finally moved his eyes and said sarcastically, "I don't want to. Why don't you two get a divorce first and let my dad take her in?"
This was naturally meant to embarrass them.
But Mrs. Ji took it seriously. She looked on alert and glared at Mr. Ji fiercely. "You, Mr. Ji, if you dare to have such wicked thoughts, I'll never forgive you."
"I... I wouldn't dare." As he spoke, another white photograph floated over, and Ji's father couldn't help but glance at it out of the corner of his eye, his eyes widening instantly.
With her sharp eyes, Mrs. Ji immediately understood what was happening. She jumped up and slammed into Mr. Ji, hitting and cursing him at the same time.
"I'll beat you to death, you old lecher! I'll show you, I'll show you!"
With Ji's parents locked in a fierce struggle, Ji Wuyai was finally able to have a moment of peace. His chest heaved violently with anger, and he wished he could gouge out his own eyes.
On the other side, Ren's father and mother almost came to blows.
"Tie Minlan, are you crazy?"
What good does it do you to let your son offend the Su family? If Xingheng doesn't want to marry Su Mo, he can simply refuse. Why did you encourage him to say those things?
And you even scattered these unblurred photos all over the lobby, what exactly are you trying to do?
Mrs. Ren retorted, "That bitch stole my man, so I had my son sleep with her daughter, then dumped her, ruining her reputation and condemning her to eternal damnation. It's karma. Am I wrong? What did I do wrong?"
Mr. Ren was furious. "Have you thought about how to end this? The Ren family is going against the heavens, which is like throwing an egg against a rock. Do you want the company to go bankrupt and your family to go back to that barbaric life of the lower classes?"
"You're willing to take revenge, but don't you want your comfortable life now?"
Ren's mother felt a slight pang in her heart, clearly realizing that she had made a big fuss this time and that it wouldn't end so easily.
But she still refused to admit that she was wrong.
His eyes darted around and a plan came to him. "Su Changduo doesn't know that I'm the mastermind behind it all. I can just push everything onto my son."
Xingheng is just a child. Would Su Changduo hold a grudge against a child? Even if he did, he would only punish Xingheng, not the Ren family or us.
"We'll help Xingheng back in a few years when things have calmed down."
Mr. Ren was speechless, and then laughed in anger, "Tie Minlan, you're ruthless, you're really ruthless. Xingheng is truly blessed to have a mother like you."
While righteously boasting, a photo fell on his face. Mr. Ren was so angry that he was confused. He subconsciously picked it up and saw that his face was covered in white powder, and needle marks immediately appeared.
"You old lecher, I'll show you!" Mrs. Ren said angrily, slapping the photo to the ground and giving Mr. Ren a slap as well.
The sound was very loud, like a "snap".
Ren's mother was a little timid.
When Ren's mother met her father's sharp, bloodshot eyes, she was startled and immediately became frightened, but she still stubbornly said, "I just want to take the picture away."
She immediately changed the subject, "Look at these photos, they're absolutely indecent and outrageous. Su Mo was clearly in the wrong first, it's only natural for our son to do this."
Heaven is in the wrong, so it's impossible for them to openly and aggressively target us. Even if they have absolute power, they can't be unreasonable, can they?
Stop thinking about those unnecessary things and scaring yourself unnecessarily.
As they were talking, Ren Xingheng walked over and sat down. His handsome face didn't show any pleasure after getting revenge; instead, there was an inexplicable sense of loss, which was definitely not normal.
Mother Ren paid no attention to these details, only praising him repeatedly, "Son, well done, you truly are my good son. It's just that that bitch has another daughter, Su Xi. None of her daughters are good."
"Xingheng, you must help Mom. Just like Su Mo, you must win over Su Xi, then dump her, making her as disgraced as Su Mo is today."
Upon hearing this, Mr. Ren became furious. "Tie Minlan, shut up! I think you've really gone mad. If you continue to harm my son like this, let's get a divorce."
"What?" Mrs. Ren was utterly stunned, and tears streamed down her face in anger. "Ren Shunan, who was it that fawned over me back then? I made you my official wife, and this is how you treat me? Have you lost your conscience? I'll fight you to the death!"
The two women immediately started fighting.
Ren Xingheng felt exhausted. Instead of trying to mediate or break up the fight, he silently walked to a relatively distant spot and sat down.
He didn't use Su Mo willingly, but he did it anyway. He felt no joy even after it was done.
But by using Su Xi, he knew that even if his mother threatened to kill herself, he probably couldn't do it.
Su Changduo finally snapped out of his shock. Seeing Su Mo slumped to the ground below the stage, despised and scorned by everyone, his heart still felt like it was being pricked by needles.
After all, she was his daughter. Even if she did something heinous, he would forgive her and even protect her.
With just a glance from him, the bodyguards rushed off the stage and carried Su Mo back up to protect her.
Seeing that Su Changduo had something to say, the guests forced their damned eyes to look away from the photographs. They were respectable people; how could they look at such filthy things?
Then everyone's eyes turned to the stage.
They wanted to see how Su Changduo would break out of this embarrassing situation.
Su Changduo didn't rush to speak. With just a glance, several bodyguards came down and stood near Mr. and Mrs. Ren.
The angle at which they stood was clearly to prevent Ren's parents from escaping.
Mr. and Mrs. Ren had long since switched from physical confrontation to verbal battle. The two were arguing back and forth, their faces flushed, when they suddenly realized that they seemed to be under surveillance and imprisoned.
When they looked up and met Su Changduo's deep, cold eyes, their hearts skipped a beat, and an ominous premonition rose within them.
They even forgot to argue.
Sure enough, after seeing that Ren's parents were under control, Su Changduo spoke up loudly.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I believe many of you have heard about the attack I was attacked and hospitalized some time ago. I was stabbed and almost died, but Su Xi, my daughter, saved me."
I usually keep a low profile, and I thought the assassination attempt was just a coincidence. But after an investigation, I discovered that someone was deliberately targeting me and wanted to kill me.
Just now, I finally received definite news. The person who hired someone to kill me is none other than Ren Shunan of the Ren Group.
These words caused an uproar in the audience.
Hiring someone to commit murder is something that wealthy people hate and fear the most.
Moreover, given Ren's level of expertise, his act of challenging Huang Tian beyond his own level, and being caught red-handed, makes his fate predictable.
Bankruptcy is its most dignified end.
Upon hearing his name called, Ren Shunan, the father, turned ashen-faced, and large beads of sweat poured out of his mouth.
Mrs. Ren glared at Mr. Ren with shock and resentment in her eyes, wishing she could tear him to pieces on the spot.
You have to understand that Su Changduo has always been her unrequited love, her white moonlight. How dare this simp lay a hand on him?
She has already taken pity on him and made him a member of the official family, but he is still not satisfied. He hates and is jealous of Su Changduo, and even wants to kill him. Is he even human?
She was so blind back then, actually thinking this backup guy was a good person.
Seeing that Mrs. Ren was about to unleash a few vicious attacks on him with her Nine Yin White Bone Claws, Mr. Ren could only suppress his utter terror and lower his voice, speaking quickly in a whisper that only the two of them could hear.
"Shut up if you don't want to go bankrupt. Su Changduo is investigating Qianqian's disappearance and has already found some clues. He'll find you soon. I'm dealing with him to help you."
Besides, he's perfectly fine now, isn't he? You better stay calm; we're in the same boat now.
Upon hearing this, Madam Ren indeed shut her mouth, her heart filled with turmoil, and her eyes brimming with visible fear.
If the truth about Qianqian's disappearance is revealed, her relationship with Su Changduo will be completely over.
She's doomed too, absolutely not.
After calming Mrs. Ren down, Mr. Ren stood up and said loudly, "President Su, do you have any evidence? Without evidence, it's just empty talk..."
Before he could finish speaking, the large screen suddenly lit up, showing footage of him hiring someone.
The angle of the shot was tricky, and it was slightly blurry, clearly indicating it was taken secretly. However, his face and voice were captured clearly, leaving no room for denial.
The moment the evidence was displayed on the big screen, the color drained from Mr. Ren's face, and he slumped into his chair in despair.
The truth is obvious. I never expected that Ren Shunan, who is usually so polite and gentle, would be this kind of person behind the scenes.
The crowd began to whisper amongst themselves, but that wasn't the end of it; Su Changduo spoke up again in a loud voice.
The moment they heard what he said, everyone's worldviews were shattered, and their enthusiasm for gossip reached its peak.
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