In a noisy internet café in Anhe County.
This was an unlicensed cybercafé, one without even surveillance cameras.
The pungent smell of cigarettes mixed with the aroma of instant noodles, while the clatter of keyboards and the shouts of gamers rose and fell in waves.
Su Yang sat at a computer in the farthest corner, wearing an oversized pair of sunglasses that covered nearly half his face.
Topped with a battered wide-brimmed hat, he had concealed his features completely.
His eyes remained fixed on the screen, sharp with concentration.
Despite the disguise, Su Yang’s youthful, vibrant aura stood in stark contrast to the grimy, chaotic surroundings.
When the message from the big shot in Jingzhou came through, his heartbeat quickened slightly.
Su Yang knew this wasn’t just a task—it was a test.
Taking a deep breath, his fingers flew across the keyboard, and the screen was instantly flooded with lines of cascading green code.
His gaze turned razor-sharp, his entire being dissolving into an invisible shadow, slipping silently through the digital wires to infiltrate the vast, heavily guarded fortress of data in Jingzhou.
The firewall of Shengtian Real Estate was, as Zhang Qi had described, formidable.
Three layers of dynamic passwords, seven disguised database entry points, and honeypot traps designed to counter tracking—it was a labyrinth of defenses.
A single misstep would trigger an alarm instantly.
But to Su Yang, though the maze was complex, it wasn’t impenetrable.
His fingers danced across the keyboard, moving so fast they almost blurred.
His mind had transcended ordinary limits, becoming pure data flow.
Time ticked by…
Hours later, Su Yang left the cybercafé, deliberately taking a winding route through several streets before tossing the old sunglasses and hat into a trash bin.
He wandered a few more blocks, even stopping at a stationery store to examine a mid-range pen. After a moment’s hesitation, he bought it, then finally headed home.
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Lu Family Manor, Study.
When Lin Yuan projected the decrypted files Su Yang had transmitted onto the large screen, even the usually unflappable Zhang Qi couldn’t help but suck in a sharp breath.
"My God…" he muttered, staring at the meticulously recorded transactions in shock.
"This… this isn’t just corporate crime—it’s outright mafia activity! With this, Shengtian Real Estate won’t escape this time. This isn’t just a blade, President Lu—it’s a guillotine heavy enough to crush them!"
Lu Chenyuan’s expression darkened. He had known Li Xiujian’s methods were dirty, but he hadn’t expected them to be this depraved.
As he scanned the "Blood Ledger," anger and sorrow flickered in his eyes.
Then, just as quickly, he suppressed all emotion, and a calculating gleam returned to his gaze.
"Su Yang didn’t disappoint me," he said softly.
"President Lu, what should we—" Lin Yuan began, but his words died as his eyes locked onto a name on the screen. He leaned closer, disbelieving, then his voice cracked. "President Lu, look here!"
Zhang Qi followed his gaze and froze.
Among the hidden shareholder list linked to the "Blood Ledger," a familiar name stood out—Lu Mingshi.
Through an offshore shell company, Lu Chenyuan’s uncle, Lu Mingshi, held a 3% stake in Shengtian Real Estate. Though a small share, it was proof he had long been part of this criminal enterprise.
A flash of realization crossed Lu Chenyuan’s eyes, connecting the dots of past suspicions.
No wonder Uncle Lu Mingshi had been so bold in recent family meetings—he must have thought he’d found a new backer and source of wealth.
"Utterly… idiotic," Lu Chenyuan murmured, his tone icy and unreadable.
He wasn’t surprised that a black sheep existed among the Lu family’s branches, but he hadn’t expected his own uncle to be foolish enough to conspire with wolves, willingly stepping into Li Xiujian’s trap.
"Sir, this…" Lin Yuan faltered. The situation had just become far more complicated. With the Lu family’s second elder implicated, exposing this would deal a massive blow to the Lu Group’s reputation.
"No. This isn’t a complication—it’s an opportunity delivered to our doorstep," Lu Chenyuan countered, a cold smirk playing on his lips.
He walked over to the massive Jingzhou commercial map, his gaze shifting between the Lu Group and Shengtian Real Estate.
"Li Xiujian let Uncle invest because he wanted a scapegoat—someone influential enough yet stupid enough to take the fall when things went south. He never imagined this list would fall into my hands."
Lu Chenyuan turned, his eyes gleaming with strategic brilliance.
"Handing over the 'Blood Ledger' directly would cripple the Li family, but it would also humiliate the Lu name and let Uncle pin all the blame on being deceived. That’s too lenient."
He paused, his voice steady and commanding. "Besides, I have another use for Uncle’s funds."
Lin Yuan and Zhang Qi exchanged glances, both seeing the same awe reflected in each other’s eyes.
They understood—their president had already devised a far grander, more meticulous plan.
In the original course of events, Li Xiujian had smoothly maneuvered Lu Mingshi into taking the fall.
Not only did Lu Mingshi shoulder the mess willingly, but he also poured his entire fortune into it.
This became one of the key factors leading to the Lu family’s downfall.
But now, if they could tie up Lu Mingshi’s funds, they could delay Li Xiujian’s capital flow…
Then…
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Meanwhile, in another secluded residence in Jingzhou.
Li Xiujian hung up the phone, his face dark with fury.
The call had been from Wang Defa, chairman of Shengtian Real Estate, reporting that their servers had suffered an undetected cyberattack—one so sophisticated it left no trace.
"Useless!" Li Xiujian hissed under his breath.
Though his team insisted no breach had occurred and no data had been stolen, an uneasy feeling gnawed at him.
"Boss, is there… a problem?" a subordinate ventured cautiously.
"Perhaps I’m overthinking it," Li Xiujian waved dismissively, his expression settling back into its usual cold mask.
"Shengtian has been a useful pawn for years, but it’s time to end the game. The rot runs too deep—it’s time to find a patsy and wash our hands clean."
He lifted his teacup, blowing lightly on the floating leaves, a venomous glint in his eyes.
"That second son of the Lu family, Lu Mingshi—hasn’t he been scrambling around like a headless fly lately, desperate for investments?"
"Go. Drop him a hint. Tell him Li Xiujian is willing to make him rich."
Unbeknownst to him, the "perfect scapegoat" he envisioned had already become a pivotal piece on another chessboard—one poised to trigger a devastating checkmate.
The net was closing in.
+【Epic Battles!】 "Your Highness, they say Linxi Temple is miraculous. Won’t you make a wish?" "A wish? It should be making wishes to me." "That may be so, but since you’re already here..." "..." "Fine. Then grant this princess a consort to play with." "He must be obedient, devoted, and utterly infatuated with my body—so much so that he’d kneel and kiss my feet." "Your Highness, that’s not a consort. That’s a dog." "Then add clever, witty, heroic, ambitious yet pragmatic..." "Hmm, that’s enough for now. I’ll add more later." After tossing out these words half in jest, Princess Anle departed the temple—only to catch a fleeting glimpse of the Bodhisattva statue smiling at her. Meanwhile, Yang An, fresh out of university, was having a very bad day. Good news: He’d transmigrated into another world with a cheat granting tenfold combat power. Bad news: He’d immediately fallen into the clutches of a certain villainess. Good news: Said villainess possessed peerless beauty and royal status. Bad news: She was absolutely monstrous!!! In the frozen wilderness, Yang An knelt beneath Qin Guo’er’s feet, drenched in sweat despite the cold. Desperately clutching her porcelain-perfect foot—the very one poised to crush his throat—he could only think: How do I survive this?! Need answers NOW!
agon king storylines. At the start, I obtained the "Ultimate Lackey System" - the more I act as a lackey, the stronger I become. What else could I do? I chose to become the personal henchman of the ultimate villain, Su Muwan. I provoke all sorts of chosen ones, snatch away their opportunities, and commit every evil deed imaginable. You ask who's behind me? Hmph! You're not worthy of knowing my lady's name! ...... ....... I am Su Muwan, the eldest daughter of the Su family. Since childhood, I've possessed extraordinary talent in martial arts, which led to my arrogant and domineering personality in my past life. I was even foolish enough to repeatedly challenge those favored by heaven, ultimately resulting in a tragic death. In this life, I must behave and absolutely cannot walk the same path again!! However... SLAP!! "So you're the Dragon King, huh?!" When I saw my little lackey swagger over and viciously slap the Dragon King who was hiding his identity, I felt my heart sink. Su Muwan's suspended heart finally died as she watched Qin Luo, her utterly loyal lackey, standing before her. She fainted on the spot from shock. Heaven is determined to destroy me!! (Pure love 1v1, light-hearted, no angst, single female lead, villain, reincarnation, lackey)
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Cheng's father told him he was getting remarried—to a wealthy woman. Cao Cheng realized his time had finally come: he was about to become a second-generation rich kid. Sure, it might be a watered-down version, but hey, at least he'd have status now, right? The wealthy woman also had four daughters!! Which meant, starting today, Cao Cheng gained four stunning older sisters?? But that wasn't even the whole story... "My name is Cao Cheng—'Cheng' as in 'honest, smooth-talking gentleman'!"
