Chapter 67: Liu Siyen Wants Two Hundred Million to Keep Su Bai?

Xu Mingkun stumbled into Liu Siyen’s office.

“Yen, I heard we received a letter from Su Bai’s lawyers?”

“Could it be that we—” Xu Mingkun hadn’t finished speaking before Liu Siyen cut him off with a sharp rebuke.

“What is it now? You charge in like this every day—where’s your decorum?”

“Do you even look like a famous artist?”

“At any time, suspicion is only suspicion. Suspicion never becomes evidence.”

After she finished, Xu Mingkun glanced around; this didn’t seem like the right place for a conversation. He quickly changed the topic.

“Yen, should we sue them for defamation?”

“They’re naming the two of us directly, and that’s causing us both a lot of trouble.”

Liu Siyen stood up at once and said, “Come with me. We’ll talk as we walk.”

On the way, with no one else around, Xu Mingkun finally asked, “Yen, is it possible they really have some evidence?”

Liu Siyen nodded.

Judging by Su Bai’s previous ways of handling things, it was highly likely. Otherwise, Su Bai wouldn’t have sent a lawyer’s letter so directly.

“I’ll get in touch with the other party.”

Though Liu Siyen was full of guesses, they were only guesses. She didn’t dare to gamble now, for even a slight misstep could mean total defeat.

“Yen, can’t we go to the police in Shanghai and try to figure out what they actually have?”

“See if they have any evidence!”

Liu Siyen shook her head, refusing to respond.

Just after Su Bai landed in Shanghai, he received a call from Liu Siyen inviting him to meet.

Song Liang was a bit worried that Liu Siyen might set some kind of trap, perhaps record a video and frame Su Bai, advising him not to bother with her. Since they had decided to confront her head-on, there was no need for politeness.

But Su Bai still decided to go. He had to hear what the other side wanted, after all.

When he arrived at the agreed location, the other party had been waiting for some time.

“Oh, Su Bai, the great celebrity!”

“People really aren’t what they seem—just half a month ago, you were a deliveryman!”

“Who would’ve thought a deliveryman could turn into the hottest star overnight!”

“But tell me, have you forgotten your roots after a few days of fame?”

“You really dare to ask, demanding a hundred million right off the bat!”

“Never seen money before?”

“If I actually gave you a hundred million, would you dare take it?”

Su Bai smiled as Liu Siyen unleashed her tirade.

Clearly, she was getting desperate.

“If you brought me here just to listen to your complaints, then there’s nothing more to discuss. Goodbye.”

With that, Su Bai stood up and made to leave, only to be blocked by Liu Siyen’s people.

Su Bai laughed, “What now? Detaining someone in broad daylight?”

Liu Siyen narrowed her eyes at him, realizing he truly intended to go, not just put on a show.

She took off her sunglasses, uncrossed her legs.

“You want money? If you leave, where will you get it?”

“Sit down. Let’s talk properly.”

Su Bai turned to her, “Compensation is what you owe.”

“This isn’t about what I want—you know perfectly well what you’ve done.”

“This lawsuit is just for this single incident.”

“If we go back to the beginning and count it all, a hundred million might not be enough.”

Liu Siyen suddenly stood up with a smile.

“Young man, fresh in the industry, yet already showing such an ugly face—aren’t you worried about your reputation?”

“If your attitude gets exposed, how will you survive in the entertainment world?”

“You should know, this industry is both vast and small.”

“If I want, tomorrow, everyone in the business will know about you.”

“Who will dare work with you then?”

“Fans alone aren’t enough in this business.”

“If you don’t understand, ask Song Liang behind you.”

Seeing Su Bai fall silent, Liu Siyen grew even more confident.

She continued, calm and slow, “Sit down. Let’s negotiate.”

“How much do you want?”

“A hundred million is impossible!”

“I can give you ten million at most.”

Suddenly, Liu Siyen stepped closer to Su Bai, then whispered in his ear, “Handsome, a hundred million isn’t entirely impossible.”

“But you’ll have to sell yourself to me for five years.”

“If you sign yourself over for five years, not just a hundred million, I might even consider two hundred million. How about it?”

She reached out with gloved fingers, intending to trace his face.

But as soon as her hand touched his cheek, Su Bai seized it.

“Don’t touch me with your filthy hands!”

“If you want to play, go find your Xu Mingkun.”

“I’m not interested in old women like you.”

“And by the way, Auntie, you seem to be mistaken.”

“All I want is the compensation I deserve.”

“Be it ten million or a hundred million, let the court decide.”

“Even if the final judgment is only a million, I’ll accept it.”

“If you have time to spare, think about how to word your apology.”

With those words, Su Bai left without looking back.

Liu Siyen stood frozen, stunned by the series of blows.

Old woman?

Auntie?

Court judgment?

Wording an apology?

Each word struck straight to the heart.

“Since you won’t accept the friendly offer, I won’t bother being polite!”

With a cold face, she ordered her people, “Proceed as planned!”

The subordinate nodded and left swiftly.

Her expression shifted from fury to a chilling smile.

“Hah! Young people only see what’s right in front of them!”

“They never understand the wisdom of seeing three steps ahead!”

“Naively thinking that with CCTV’s endorsement and the backing of the Palace Museum’s cultural campaign, nothing can go wrong?”

“I can only tell you—you’re far too naive!”

“In this era of the internet, turning the tables is all too easy!”

Just then, her assistant handed her a phone. Liu Siyen’s expression darkened instantly.

Moments ago, Tiancheng Entertainment’s official account had announced their lawyer’s letter to Liu Siyen and Xu Mingkun.

The moment it was posted, the entire internet exploded.

“I never imagined a public figure, a popular star, could do something so filthy.”

“Are you mocking the world? You think arranging a kidnapping in secret will cover your own shortcomings?”

“To be honest, I used to be a fan of Xu Mingkun, always supporting him. Now, my heart aches! I don’t understand—why? Why compete with Su Bai? Why insist on winning? Don’t you know, even if you lose, even if your popularity wanes, your fans will still love you. But going so low as to kidnap your rival’s family truly disappoints me. I can’t imagine my idol is so utterly without limits! Goodbye, Kun-kun, whom I chased day and night. Goodbye, my youth!”

“@Xu Mingkun, come out and say something, tell us this is fake, that it isn’t real, I can’t bear the truth!”

“@Xu Mingkun, is it true? Our Kun-kun can lose, but he cannot lose his integrity. Crying, heartbroken!”