With a clatter, Murong Ba's wine glass slipped from his hand, shattering on the floor.
Lost?
He actually lost?
Murong Ba could never have imagined that his meticulously designed Angel and Devil would be defeated!
"Lu Ming, Chen Yin Gong, may you die a terrible death."
The audience applauded, congratulating Yu Xuan Pendant on winning the championship.
Jiang Mengxin and Xiao Zhan also applauded, but their hearts were filled with a complex, indescribable feeling.
On one hand, Yu Xuan Pendant winning meant Kaiyuan Jewelry had won, establishing a connection with the Ma family, which would ensure smooth future collaborations.
This was definitely something to celebrate.
The problem was, wouldn't this give Lu Ming another chance to show off?
He had planned to eliminate Lu Ming, but now, not only did Lu Ming not have to pay the 5 million, he had also powerfully asserted his presence in front of the influential figures of Modu.
How could Jiang Mengxin and Xiao Zhan show their faces now?
Just thinking about it was infuriating.
Therefore, Jiang Mengxin's face held not a hint of a smile as she applauded, carrying even a trace of anger.
At the same time.
Murong Ba began to unleash his ultimate move.
If I can't have it, I'll destroy it!
No matter what, he could not accept the union of Kaiyuan Jewelry and the Ma family. Once that happened, Kaiyuan Jewelry's strength would be significantly boosted.
At that point, Dynasty Jewelry would be in danger.
Therefore, he would rather destroy Ma Xiaoling than allow Ma Xiaoling to cooperate with Lu Ming.
He took out his phone and sent Qiu Zhen a text message: Execute Plan B!
The applause ended.
Amidst the envious gazes of the crowd, Lu Ming was about to shake hands with Ma Xiaoling. Just then, a commotion erupted at the entrance. Seven or eight men, brandishing daggers and cleavers, rushed in.
"Ma Xiaoling, you didn't even invite us to your birthday?"
"So you're the eldest daughter of the Ma family? You hid it from me for so long, and only today did I learn your true identity."
"Ma Xiaoling, you've really led us on!"
Everyone turned to look, seeing the seven or eight men, each with an expression of fury, as if they held an irreconcilable hatred for Ma Xiaoling.
What was going on?
The crowd exchanged bewildered glances, not understanding.
Even Ma Xiaoling was dumbfounded. She didn't recognize these people at all, nor did she know how she had offended them.
Only Murong Ba sneered slightly. Everything was going according to his plan; this was his Plan B!
The seven or eight men stormed in. Leading them was a man with a bandaged arm. He pointed his knife at Ma Xiaoling on the stage and questioned, "Ma Xiaoling, you've deceived me terribly."
Deceived?
Deceived about what?
Ma Xiaoling's brows furrowed. "I don't even know you."
"Heh, you don't know me?" The bandaged man sneered. "You're a fine one, Ma Xiaoling. After you've had your fun, you deny it. No, it's more like, after you've put on your skirt, you deny it!"
This...
Judging by his words, there seemed to be a sensational secret involved.
Ma Xiaoling's expression changed instantly, and she reprimanded, "Watch your words!"
The bandaged man let out a cold laugh. "You care about your words now? You didn't say that when we were rolling in the sheets, did you? Do you forget how excited you were then?"
*Poof...*
The onlookers in the audience could no longer sit still.
Rolling in the sheets?
The eldest daughter of the Ma family rolling in the sheets with someone?
Tsk tsk tsk, how interesting.
Ma Xiaoling yelled, "Shut up! You are slandering my reputation! I'm calling the police!"
A man in glasses behind the bandaged man stepped forward and accused Ma Xiaoling, "Call the police on us? It's more like we should call the police on you! Ma Xiaoling, you said you loved me and wanted to marry me. And then what? After you slept with me, you disappeared. Do you know how long I searched for you?"
Whoa, it's getting more sensational.
The other men had similar complaints.
The crowd, chattering incessantly, revealed all of Ma Xiaoling's past scandals. Ma Xiaoling on stage could barely stand, her eyes immediately turning red.
After all, she was just a 20-year-old girl.
There were some things she couldn't handle.
At this moment, the host, holding a microphone, shouted loudly, "Quiet, everyone quiet down! Chairman Ma is here!"
Ma Tengyun, the richest man in Modu, made his appearance!
According to the evening's schedule, Ma Tengyun was supposed to appear in the final segment to showcase his unparalleled status.
But unexpectedly, he appeared so early.
Under the escort of over twenty security guards, Ma Tengyun slowly approached the scene, standing before the bandaged man and his companions.
Although Ma Tengyun was not tall, had a bit of a belly, and no trace of ferocity on his face,
However!
When he stood there, the entire venue fell silent.
Everyone felt suffocated by Ma Tengyun's powerful aura, their breathing becoming cautious and careful.
The bandaged man swallowed, involuntarily taking half a step back.
He had lost his composure.
Ma Tengyun said faintly, "Why are you few people slandering my daughter's reputation?"
The bandaged man took a deep breath and, gathering his courage, said, "No, we are not slandering Ma Xiaoling's reputation. It is Ma Xiaoling who ruined our reputations!"
"Oh?" Ma Tengyun smiled. "What is my daughter's status and position that she would need to do such a thing?"
The bandaged man sneered, "Chairman Ma, you probably don't know your daughter's temperament. She has a very strong anti-social personality and takes pleasure in destroying others!"
Following this, the bandaged man elaborated in detail on Ma Xiaoling's 'crimes'.
A woman like Ma Xiaoling, who had wealth, power, and beauty, lacked nothing. Her life was monotonous and devoid of excitement.
With no excitement, she sought it.
Thus, Ma Xiaoling developed a penchant for doing one thing: destroying others.
And what she loved to destroy most were men who came from poor backgrounds and rose through hard work and struggle.
Destroying these men and watching their agonizing despair would fill Ma Xiaoling's boring and monotonous life with excitement!
Take the bandaged man, for example.
He came from a poor rural background, but through his own hard work and struggle, he became an excellent surgeon at a young age.
His future was bright, but unfortunately, he caught Ma Xiaoling's eye.
Ma Xiaoling feigned innocence and charm, winning the bandaged man's affection. They became boyfriend and girlfriend, going on dates, eating out, watching movies, until they slept together.
In bed, Ma Xiaoling 'accidentally' overplayed her hand and ruined the bandaged man's right hand.
The importance of the right hand to a surgeon was self-evident.
From then on, the bandaged man's career was ruined. His family, friends, and classmates were all disappointed in him, and ridicule was constant.
Meanwhile, the culprit, Ma Xiaoling, left with a brazen laugh.
The bandaged man's misfortune became Ma Xiaoling's greatest joy and triumph.
It was Ma Xiaoling who systematically destroyed everything the bandaged man had!
At this point.
The bandaged man choked back sobs.