Legendary Captain

"Two million?" Xu Xian's pupils contracted slightly; he seemed to have guessed correctly!

How could a bankrupt business owner have the ability to spend lavishly? The only explanation is that there's more to the story!

This special steel company was the trigger for the Xu family's downfall.

Back then, Xu Jingyang secured a major project in one fell swoop. This project required the use of an extremely rare special steel. However, at the crucial moment, the company directly announced its breach of contract and refused to supply the Xu family with the special steel.

This special steel was produced in extremely limited quantities, and Xu Jingyang couldn't find a replacement company in a short period, leading to a complete collapse. Furthermore, since Xu Jingyang had invested his entire fortune in this project, the moment the project encountered problems, his financial chain crumbled instantly, and the Xu family fell into ruin at an astonishing speed.

Although the Xu family's current predicament is not entirely due to this company's breach of contract—for example, Xu Jingyang's gambling-like investments were also a contributing factor—this company was the first step in the Xu family's collapse.

Afterwards, Xu Xian racked his brains but still couldn't understand why this company would breach the contract despite incurring such a high penalty. Did Xu Jingyang not know the importance of this company? That's why he set the penalty for breach of contract extremely high when signing the contract. But no matter how much he calculated, this company would rather go bankrupt than breach the contract, which was truly bizarre.

The whole affair was shrouded in mystery, how could Xu Jingyang not know? But what could he do now that he had found the cause? If it could reduce his debt, he might still have some motivation to investigate further.

Unfortunately, it's all for naught! The business world is like a battlefield. If you've been outmaneuvered, you can only say that you're not as skilled as the other person. What's the use of complaining and blaming others?

After his crushing defeat, Xu Jingyang lost all his spirit, but Xu Xian didn't want things to remain unclear, so he asked Su Qiye to investigate the company. Unexpectedly, the investigation uncovered problems.

"There seems to be something fishy going on here!" Su Qiye knew some of the inside story of the Xu family's bankruptcy back then, and judging from all the signs, it seemed that the Xu family had been tricked.

"That company's breach of contract without any reason was already suspicious, so I felt this outcome was expected." Xu Xian sighed. Although he had anticipated it, hearing the news still made him feel uneasy. After all, being stabbed in the back is not a pleasant experience.

Su Qiye: "Should we continue the investigation?"

"Can we dig any deeper?"

Su Qiye shook his head: "It's difficult! We're not professionals, you might need to find a professional for this."

"I see!" Xu Xian wasn't too surprised, but hearing it from Su Qiye's mouth still made him somewhat disappointed.

"Actually... there's not much point in you continuing this investigation. Things are already like this, and even if you find out who's behind it all, you're in no position to do anything about it right now. Besides, if that person finds out you're investigating him, your situation will probably become even more awkward." Su Qiye didn't really support Xu Xian continuing to dig.

Firstly, it's not very meaningful, and secondly, digging too deep has made some people feel threatened, and the one in danger is Xu Xian. After all, those behind-the-scenes manipulators who can betray the Xu family are certainly not ordinary people. Given Xu Xian and Xu Jingyang's current situation, wouldn't it be a piece of cake for them to kill or live?

One wrong move and the whole game is lost; turning the tide? It's incredibly difficult!

"I know." How could Xu Xian not know that he was like a fish on a chopping board? But he was unwilling to accept it!

"Actually, I have a way to change the current situation. Do you want to hear it?" Su Qiye suddenly nudged Xu Xian with his shoulder in a mysterious manner.

Xu Xian scoffed and dusted off his shoulder: "Spit it out!"

"My dad forbids me from helping you. But if you take my sister in, we'll be family! If the Su family has food to eat, why shouldn't your Xu family get a share?" Su Qiye used a tempting tone to sell his sister on the spot: "Look, this way, you can alleviate your family's predicament and win the heart of a beauty—a win-win situation, perfect!"

"Su Yalin is considered a woman? Are you kidding me?" Xu Xian sneered.

To be honest, Su Yalin was exceptionally beautiful and exuded elegance in front of strangers, but she was excessively outgoing in front of acquaintances. Xu Xian's only memory of Su Yalin from his youth was that she was a tomboy. He found it difficult to have any romantic fantasies about her.

Su Qiye immediately became displeased: "Are you insulting the Su family's good looks genes?"

Xu Xian glanced at Su Qiye's face and said sarcastically, "Didn't you lower the average level of your family's looks yourself? You're the one who insulted your family's good looks genes!"

Su Qiye wasn't actually ugly; he was just less attractive compared to his younger sister, Su Yalin. However, Su Qiye was quite tall and possessed a natural air of composure, making him quite charming overall. Yet, in Xu Xian's words, Su Qiye became the least attractive member of the Su family.

"I did help you out, so is it really okay for you to insult my character like this?" Su Qiye said, feeling quite hurt.

Xu Xian rolled his eyes: "You started it. Tell me, what do you mean? You definitely have some bad intentions!"

"If I don't marry her off soon, do you expect her to take half of my shares?" Su Qiye said bitterly. "Xu Xian! Can't you seduce my sister? We've been brothers for so many years, can't you sacrifice yourself for me and feed the wolf?"

Xu Xian scoffed, "No way! What's the meaning of you, a grown man, playing dirty tricks on your sister? And trying to drag me down with you!"

"Heartless, heartless indeed! You won't even sacrifice your looks for your brothers, your heart is too hard!" Su Qiye jabbed his index finger hard into Xu Xian's chest. "I'd like to see what kind of wife you'll find, whether she can compare to my sister! If she can't, don't blame me for mocking you at your wedding!"

Xu Xian suddenly felt something, pushed away Su Qiye's hand that was poking him, thought for a moment, and then said seriously, "I have a question for you! If... I mean, if a man sees a woman, why does his mood involuntarily improve?"

Upon hearing this, Su Qiye's small eyes snapped open, his face filled with disbelief: "Spring has arrived... has our Xian-ge'er stumbled upon peach blossoms?"