Crying and Complaining While Sitting on the Ground

Jiang Shuqin's gaze swept over the reporters.

That's right.

These reporters were the ones she had invited.

She wanted to stir up trouble, to make sure everyone knew that the chairman of Tianmu Group was nothing but an ungrateful wretch who had no regard for his own parents.

And hadn’t Lin Xuan spent money or sent people to cover up the fact that he had beaten up Li'er?

Well, she was determined to drag this matter into the spotlight, to force the authorities to arrest Lin Xuan and throw him in jail—to give Li'er the justice he deserved.

It was the weekend, and a large shopping mall stood nearby.

Plenty of people were passing by.

Jiang Shuqin sat on the ground, slapped her thigh, and began wailing, "How could I have given birth to such a heartless son? The moment he found himself a wealthy sugar mama, he abandoned his own parents and sister!"

Hmm? Some drama to watch?

Passersby quickly gathered around.

Tears streamed down Jiang Shuqin’s face, her grief appearing utterly genuine.

"He founded Tianmu Group, venturing into the entertainment and gaming industries—exactly the core businesses of our Starlight Group. He’s trying to ruin our company!"

"And that’s not all! He even beat up his own father and younger brother like this—look!"

Jiang Shuqin handed out printed photos to the reporters and onlookers.

"See this? This is my husband and my son—covered in injuries, their fingernails and toenails all ripped out!"

Everyone who saw the photos shuddered involuntarily.

There was no denying it—the beating had been brutal.

Was it really her son who had done this?

What kind of deep-seated hatred could drive someone to inflict such cruelty?

Could it be fake?

Suspicion flickered in the crowd’s minds.

But Jiang Shuqin’s expression didn’t seem fabricated. Besides, she was Lin Xuan’s birth mother—would she really slander her own flesh and blood?

Whispers broke out among the bystanders.

"Damn, that’s one vicious beating."

"If Lin Xuan really did this, he must despise his father and brother. I wonder what could’ve made him hate them so much. Maybe the family did something unforgivable to him?"

"Wait, didn’t Starlight Group hold a press conference cutting ties with Lin Xuan? There must be more to this story."

Many began speculating that Lin Xuan had suffered abuse at the hands of the Lin family.

Hearing their murmurs, Jiang Shuqin slapped her thigh again and wailed, "How could we have abused him? It’s just that we lost him when he was little—he grew up in an orphanage! After he returned to the Lin family, for nine years, he lied constantly, stole from the house, and—"

"He was jealous of how much we doted on Li'er! He framed Li'er for all the bad things he did himself, trying to turn us against him and drive him out of the family!"

"When that didn’t work, he even tried to kill Li'er! He knew Li'er couldn’t swim, yet he pushed him into the pool, trying to drown him!"

"And Qin—"

At that moment, Jiang Shuqin abruptly cut herself off.

No.

She couldn’t mention Lin Xuan’s marriage to Qin Ruoyao. Otherwise, Lin Xuan would surely twist the story, claiming that Li'er had an affair with Qin Ruoyao—that was why he had walked out on his own wedding.

Jiang Shuqin continued her tearful tirade.

"Maybe Lin Xuan’s personality was shaped by his time outside. No matter how hard we tried to correct him, it didn’t work. We had no choice but to let him live outside for a while to reflect—but who knew he’d cut ties with us completely?"

"And now he’s beaten his own father and brother like this! How could I have given birth to such a monster?"

Her cries grew louder.

One reporter couldn’t resist asking, "Ms. Jiang, if Lin Xuan assaulted them, was he arrested? Or… could it be that you couldn’t bear to send your own son to prison?"

Jiang Shuqin wiped her tears and answered, "The police investigated him, but they said there wasn’t enough evidence to prove he did it. How is that possible? He must’ve used his connections or bribed someone!"

Click.

Click.

The reporters snapped photo after photo of her.

Today’s events were explosive—a rising business star, a wealthy family’s dirty laundry, and allegations of bribery to evade justice.

The public would eat this up.

This was going to blow up!

Jiang Shuqin dabbed at her eyes, feigning reluctance. "I never wanted to expose him like this. But after he left the Lin family, he cut off all contact. We don’t even know his address or phone number. I had to resort to this—to stop him before he spirals further."

"I’m his mother. I carried him for ten months."

As she spoke, a wave of bitterness rose in her heart.

After all the pain she endured bringing Lin Xuan into this world, was this how he repaid her?

Lin Xuan didn’t even see her as his mother!

"Everything I’ve done is for his own good. If he dares to treat his father and brother like this now, what’s next? If he crosses the wrong people someday, no amount of money will save him!"

"That’s why I’m begging the police to reopen the investigation into Lin Xuan’s assault case. He needs to learn his lesson now—before it’s too late."

Her mix of anger and concern painted the perfect picture of a devoted mother.

Many in the crowd were moved by her "unwavering love."

"Dealing with a son like that… it can’t be easy."

"If Lin Xuan were my son, I’d be furious—I wouldn’t even want anything to do with him. The Lin family must still feel guilty about losing him, so they’re trying to save him."

"With a character like Lin Xuan’s, the more power he gets, the worse it is for society. The police need to teach him a lesson!"

"Hey, @YunduPolice—you’re not going to let him off the hook, are you?"

The incident quickly spread online, sparking outrage.

[What the hell? This is lawless!]

[He treats the police station like his own home? Beats people up and walks out scot-free? What kind of joke is this? @YunduPolice, explain yourselves!]

Lin Li’s fans had always despised Lin Xuan.

After Lin Xuan returned to the Lin family, Lin Li was no longer the sole young master.

Not only that, but Lin Xuan had exposed Lin Li’s affair with Qin Ruoyao, tarnishing his reputation.

And then Lin Xuan stole Lin Li’s first-place title in the National College Computer Competition.

For months, Lin Li’s fans had been bullied by Lin Xuan’s supporters. Now, with this golden opportunity, they weren’t holding back.

[All this time, they’ve been trashing Lin Li—but look at Lin Xuan! A complete hypocrite. If he can do this to his own father, what won’t he do?]

[Let’s boycott all Tianmu Entertainment’s artists, movies, and TV shows! And didn’t they say they’re developing a game? Boycott that too!]

"Right, Starlight Group's sci-fi blockbuster, 'Void,' is about to hit theaters, while Skyline Films' movie is 'Wolf Warrior.' Everyone, pay attention—go watch 'Void,' not 'Wolf Warrior.'"

Lei Hui was the first to see these posts.

He immediately contacted Lin Xuan, wanting to inform him about the situation.

"Why isn't he answering?" Lei Hui frowned.

He made countless calls, but the boss's phone remained switched off.

The secretary asked, "General Manager, are you worried about the boss?"