Jiang Yan laughed, "Hey, big bro, if you’d just said so earlier, wouldn’t that have spared everyone’s time?"
As he spoke, he pulled out the cup of water from his pocket again.
But just as Shang Shaojing was about to take it, Jiang Yan suddenly withdrew his hand, pulling the cup back, and then tilted his head back, swallowing all the remaining water.
Shang Shaojing’s eyes nearly popped out, and anger set him into a fit of violent coughing.
Seeing him , the corner of Jiang Yan’s mouth spread into an even bigger smirk, and then he grabbed Shang Shaojing’s chin, forcing him to look at him.
"Shang Shaojing, we’ve been in the same class since elementary school, and it’s been since childhood that you’ve been targeting me, always trying to outdo me. I really don’t understand—Is being first that important to you?"
"You suppressing me is one thing, but what right do you have to look down on my sister?"
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, just look at the state you’re in now. I really don’t know what got into Jiang Li’s head, she used to shamelessly cling to you, and I’ve always thought you weren’t even fit to carry her shoes!"
"But you actually despise her? And you’ve publicly humiliated her multiple times, making it impossible for her to save face."
"She’s the only sister I have, I can’t bring myself to lay a finger on her or say a foul word, what gives you the right?!"
Jiang Yan, getting more and more angry, finally threw Shang Shaojing to the ground, then stepped on his wound and started grinding it with force.
Even though Shang Shaojing had a strong disposition, he couldn’t help but grunt from the pain.
"I’m officially declaring war on you. Once we leave this island, you’d better stay away from my sister. If I find out you’ve hurt her again, even if it costs me my life, I will make sure both of us go down!"
"Shang Shaojing, I’m not afraid of you, even if your merchant family is big, I’m not afraid!"
Not until he had tired himself out did Jiang Yan stop and stretch his arms, spitting on the person on the ground before walking away.
After a few steps, he ran back and yanked off Shang Shaojing’s watch.
"Forgot this. You still think you can be number one? Keep dreaming!"
After hurling that insult, Jiang Yan completely dusted off his hands and walked away, leaving Shang Shaojing lying on the ground in utter desolation.
His fists clenched in rage, his eyes filled with bloodshot threads.
He would settle this account sooner or later!
He would definitely not let this Jiang Yan get away!
And the Jiang Family too!
How dare they humiliate him, Shang Shaojing? He would make them all pay!
Not long after Jiang Yan left, the staff hurried over.
Seeing Shang Shaojing’s condition, they quickly called for medical personnel with their radios, and after bandaging all his wounds, they finally put him on a stretcher.
Despite their serious expressions, during the flight to the cruise ship, Shang Shaojing still heard their murmurs—
"Isn’t that President Shang, how did he end up ?"
"I don’t know, probably got beaten by someone."
"To bully President Shang to this extent, that takes some nerve."
"Well, what President Shang? Now that he’s fallen, the Phoenix is no better than a chicken."
"What a pity, it seems the drone didn’t catch it, otherwise it would have blown up online again!"
"Could it have been done by someone from the Gu Family? Besides him, who else on this island would dare offend him?"
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Hearing these whispers, Shang Shaojing on the stretcher grew even more sullen, wishing he could jump down and tear Jiang Yan to shreds right now.
Soon, the helicopter landed on the deck.
After he was settled and provided with nutritional supplements and a special rest room, his spirit rapidly recovered a great deal.
It wasn’t until he was almost able to move around that he struggled to sit up from the bed and then made his way to the window with a staggering gait, looking up at the bright sky outside. Yet, his eyes were filled with a sinister chill.
Jiang Yan, when you come off this island, what awaits you should be hell.
"Knock, knock, knock."
A knocking on the door broke the silence of the room, and the voice of the staff rang from outside.
"Mr. Shang, may I ask if you’re returning today or tomorrow?"
"Today," Shang Shaojing said with an unquestionable tone.
The staff’s voice hesitated, "It’s already very late, and for safety reasons, we recommend that you rest overnight—"
"Did I not make myself clear when I said today?!" Shang Shaojing’s voice carried a hint of anger.
The staffer pouted and said no more, steeling himself, he replied, "Alright, I will arrange it," and then left after putting down the things he was holding.
Shang Shaojing caught sight of the parcel left at the door. He lifted his foot and brought the package inside, which contained the personal items he had entrusted to the show’s crew on his first day here.
Skillfully, he picked out his cellphone from inside. As soon as it powered on, hundreds of calls and messages popped up at once.
Shang Shaojing had a bad feeling and tried calling back Shang Zhenhe’s number, but no one answered, and it was the same with his mother’s.
He suddenly became worried, sent several messages to his assistant, but like before, all sank without trace. None of the calls he made were answered.
Helplessly, Shang Shaojing could only wait for a reply while he opened Weibo with a frustrated face. His pupils contracted sharply when he saw the trending searches.
1. Shang Shaojing Su Yinwan Both Eliminated
2. Shang Shaojing Su Yinwan Elimination – Exposed
3. Struggling Lovers – A Laughing Stock
4. Does President Shang Know His Family Is Bankrupt?
5. Does Su Yinwan Know Shang Shaojing Is Bankrupt?
The merchant’s bankrupt???
Is this a prank from some netizen?!
But as he clicked into this information, he found the news well-substantiated, even listing reasons for the Shang Group’s bankruptcy, followed by a video of his father being taken to the Bureau of Industry and Commerce for investigation.
Instantly, Shang Shaojing froze on the spot.
How, how could this be?
How could those cargo ships have capsized?!
And how was that show taken to court?!
Why did things turn out this way?!
One piece of bad news after another hit Shang Shaojing’s brain like a glacier bursting.
He was already somewhat deficient in vitality, and now his vision was beginning to blur, and he staggered on the verge of collapse.
But in the next second, his phone vibrated, forcing him to regain some clarity.
—It was a call from Shen Ruobing.
Shang Shaojing impatiently clicked to answer, wanting to interrogate, but before he could speak, Shen Ruobing’s sobbing voice already came through.
"Shaojing, you finally answered the phone. You don’t know... come back, mom needs you, something’s happened at home. If you don’t return soon, this family will completely fall apart.
With a "boom," Shang Shaojing’s last shred of rationality collapsed entirely.