HDRDTH -Chapter 38 The End of Xingmang Entertainment

The storm on the internet was far more violent than anything happening in the real world.

With official media stepping in to set the narrative, every last shred of dignity Xingmang Entertainment had was torn away—no room left even to cover its shame.

Those marketing accounts and paid trolls that had once been frantically attacking Su Xi suddenly went completely silent the moment the official report was released.

【Holy crap! This gossip is too big, I can’t even digest it all in one bite! Xingmang Entertainment isn’t an entertainment company—it’s basically a mafia plus a brothel!】

【Zhao Gang is a monster! I listened to the recording—it’s absolutely horrifying! He deserves the death penalty! Execute immediately!】

【I knew it! There’s no way such a cute girl like Su Xi would plagiarize! Xingmang Entertainment actually maliciously registered her copyright! These bloodsuckers don’t even spare children!】

【Sorry, XiXi! I actually cursed you yesterday—I deserve to die! I’m going to vote for you right now! Push you to first place by a landslide!】

【Wait… am I the only one noticing something weird? Xingmang Entertainment has been arrogant for years with nothing happening, but this morning they just threatened Su Xi’s mother—and by afternoon, they’ve been completely uprooted? This speed, this efficiency… it feels like some mysterious force is crushing them from another dimension!】

【Mysterious force? Holy crap! Did you forget who Su Xi’s stepfather is?! That’s Mr. Yu—the submarine one-arm lifter, the scourge of evil!】

【Damn… now that I think about it, it’s terrifying! Are you saying Mr. Yu can not only fish submarines out of the sea, but also “fish” corrupt officials out of the land from a distance?!】

【Case closed! It’s definitely Mr. Yu! Xingmang Entertainment provoked the wrong living Yama!】

The direction of public opinion on the internet did a complete 180.

Su Xi went from being labeled a “plagiarist” to becoming the nation’s beloved “daughter figure,” while Yu Xian was once again elevated to legendary status.

Jinshui Bay Villa

Su Wanyi sat on the sofa, staring at the constant flood of news notifications on her phone, still in a dreamlike daze.

“Xingmang Entertainment chairman taken away by police for investigation…”

“Xingmang Entertainment stock hits limit down at opening, tens of billions in market value wiped out…”

“National Copyright Administration announces: revokes Xingmang Entertainment’s malicious registration of Invisible Wings, restores Su Xi’s legal performance rights…”

Each headline struck her heart like a hammer.

“Xiao Yu…” Su Wanyi looked up at Yu Xian, who had just returned from “dry fishing” at Jingyuan with a dark expression and was angrily throwing his fishing rod into the corner. Tears welled up in her eyes again.

She rushed over and hugged him tightly.

“Xiao Yu… thank you… really thank you. If it weren’t for you, XiXi and I wouldn’t know what to do…”

Yu Xian was caught off guard by the sudden embrace.

“Thank what? I’m your husband, XiXi is my daughter. If I don’t protect you two, who will?”

He spoke casually, but inside he was bleeding.

He had spent four hours at Jingyuan today. Four hours!

Those koi fish in the lake were acting like they had become spirits—they not only refused to bite the hook, they even lined up beside his float and blew bubbles at him like they were mocking him!

Right now, his only thought was how to drain the lake, catch all those fish, and turn them into boiled fish, pickled fish, or braised fish.

“But… how did you do all this?” Su Wanyi let go of him, staring in disbelief. “That was Xingmang Entertainment! You just had Dafu deliver a USB drive and… they collapsed like this?”

“It’s called karma,” Yu Xian said, sitting down on the sofa and taking a sip of cold tea. “They were already filthy. I just pulled off their fig leaf. Besides, I didn’t do it alone—Xiao Qin helped quite a bit behind the scenes.”

“Miss Qin?” Su Wanyi blinked, then suddenly understood.

No wonder the cinemas and platforms coordinated so quickly to ban Xingmang Entertainment—it was the Qin family.

“Xiao Yu… what kind of spell did you cast on the Qin family? Why are they treating you so well?” Su Wanyi increasingly felt that the man in front of her was unfathomable.

“Spell? I’m just good at freeloading off rich people,” Yu Xian rolled his eyes. “Alright, stop overthinking. The copyright issue is settled, and XiXi’s qualification is restored. Tomorrow is the finals—take her to practice singing. This time, she must win the championship and shut all those haters up.”

“Mm!” Su Wanyi nodded firmly, her eyes burning with renewed determination.

The Next Night — Beijing Sports Arena

The stage of the 7th Global Chinese Music Chart Finals was packed to capacity. Lights dazzling, the crowd roaring.

Thanks to the Xingmang Entertainment scandal, the finals attracted tens of millions of online viewers nationwide.

All eyes were focused on the girl about to appear.

Backstage Lounge

Su Xi wore a white princess dress, like a little angel who had fallen into the mortal world.

But her tightly clenched fingers betrayed her nervousness.

“XiXi, don’t be afraid.” Su Wanyi knelt down, adjusting her collar gently. “Just sing like you always do at home. Mommy and Uncle Yu are watching you from below.”

“But Mom… I’m afraid I’ll sing badly and embarrass Uncle Yu…” Su Xi bit her lip, eyes full of anxiety.

“Embarrass?”

The door opened.

Yu Xian walked in wearing a rare, properly styled casual suit.

He crouched in front of her, looking directly into her eyes.

“XiXi, listen carefully. This song—Invisible Wings—is not sung for others. It’s sung for yourself.”

His voice was calm, deep, and steady, carrying a reassuring strength.

“These past few days, you were wronged, misunderstood, and insulted. But you didn’t fall. You’re still standing here. That is your wings.”

“Go. Step onto that stage and sing out your grievances, your strength, and your dreams. Let those who once looked down on you see this clearly—my daughter Yu Xian’s daughter shines brighter than anyone else!”

Su Xi looked into his deep eyes and nodded firmly.

“Mm! Uncle Yu, I will win the championship!”

On stage, the host’s passionate voice rang out:

“Next, let us welcome the final contestant of the night, the highly anticipated genius girl—Su Xi! She will perform her original song, Invisible Wings!”

The entire venue dimmed.

A single spotlight descended onto the center of the stage.

Su Xi took a deep breath and stepped into the light.