From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

The time has finally come.

That's the kind of unreserved promise I've been waiting for.

I took a deep breath, suppressed the surging emotions in my heart, and clearly stated my bottom line and demands:

"First, I demand that you immediately lift all industry blacklists against me. All food delivery stations, courier services, outdoor enthusiasts, major clubs, and all platform channels in the city—remove every single one of those blacklisted against me, leaving none behind."

"Secondly, your son hired online trolls to maliciously stir up trouble, spreading rumors and smearing all my public image. I don't care what connections you use or how much you spend, you must clarify everything, eliminate the malicious slander against me across the internet, and restore my personal reputation."

Fang Renjie nodded almost without hesitation: "Okay, I'll handle this personally."

I knew in my heart that he would not refuse.

These were trivial matters to him, nothing to do compared to the precarious reputation of the Fang family.

I didn't stop there. After a brief pause, I added, "Also, the two videos of the no-man's-land that were maliciously removed by the platform must be fully restored today."

"Not only do I want my records restored, but I also want all the malicious risk control flags removed and all negative records in my backend system cleared. I don't want any ambiguous outcome; I want complete and utter innocence."

Upon hearing this, Fang Heng, who had been kneeling silently, instantly turned red with anger, unable to maintain his silence any longer, and gritted his teeth as he growled:

"Dad! No! We absolutely can't let this happen! Once these videos are online, his popularity will skyrocket and we won't be able to suppress it anymore!"

"Shut up!"

Fang Renjie turned his head sharply, his eyes as sharp as knives, and glared fiercely at Fang Heng, shouting angrily:

"Whether he can get back on his feet or not is none of your business! You rely on your family's resources and connections to arbitrarily suppress an ordinary person who works hard and honestly, and you feel a great sense of accomplishment, don't you?"

"If you had only learned from your younger brother Fang Bo, worked diligently and focused on your own development instead of scheming against and suppressing others, you wouldn't be in this situation today!"

I don't know how much of Fang Renjie's words were sincere and how much were just for show. Was he simply disappointed in me, or was he deliberately saying it to curry favor with me?

But undeniably, these are precisely the fair judgments I most want to hear.

Fang Heng was so stiff from the shout that he gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with resentment.

But he dared not utter another word and could only hang his head low.

After reprimanding Fang Heng, Fang Renjie turned to me again and said solemnly:

"Don't worry, I will personally liaise with the senior management of all the platforms you have made, and we will get everything done today."

After saying that, he took the initiative to ask, "Besides that, do you need me to pay you any additional compensation?"

Fearing I might harbor resentment and change my mind later, he quickly added, "I know money can't make up for the grievances and suppression you've suffered, and many wounds can't be erased with money. But the career losses and emotional distress Fang Heng caused you, this money isn't hush money; it's compensation from my Fang family to you personally."

I sneered inwardly, seeing right through it all.

I am not some saint who is detached from worldly affairs. I have been maliciously targeted and driven to the brink of extinction by Fang Heng time and time again. Now that I have finally gained the upper hand, I have no reason to suffer losses for nothing.

I know that this money is essentially hush money, Fang Renjie's way of paying me to keep things quiet and not make a big deal out of it.

But I never intended to make this private game public.

Since that's the case, I have no reason not to accept the compensation that's offered to me.

Seeing that I remained silent, Fang Renjie, quite perceptive, said directly, "One million. Do you think this compensation amount is appropriate?"

"Dad!" Fang Heng suddenly looked up.

"Shut up!"

Fang Renjie glanced at him coldly, and Fang Heng immediately wilted, lowering his head and falling silent again, not daring to say another word.

I neither nodded in agreement nor shook my head in refusal; I simply spoke:

"Since it's compensation, it's best to have your lawyer provide a written note clearly stating the origin and purpose of the funds to avoid future troubles."

Fang Renjie, that old fox, instantly understood my concerns: I was afraid of being bitten in the future and being accused of extortion.

He nodded immediately and said, "Don't worry, I'll prepare cash for you directly."

As soon as he finished speaking, he took out his phone, dialed a number, and calmly arranged the call:

"Prepare one million in cash immediately and deliver it to room 2807 on the 28th floor, right away."

After giving a brief explanation and hanging up the phone, his gaze fell on Su Qing, who was still fast asleep on the bed.

With a hint of guilt, her tone unconsciously softened: "Young man, I really didn't know anything about it. Fang Heng did so many despicable things in private, and even dared to lay a hand on Su Qing..."

He stopped halfway through his sentence, ultimately out of consideration for his pride, and let out a heavy sigh.

Then, after giving Fang Heng, who was kneeling on the ground like a cripple, a fierce glare, he turned to me and solemnly said:

"Don't worry, I've taken all your requests to heart and I will definitely address them thoroughly and give you a satisfactory explanation."

I can tell that he has shown the utmost sincerity he could at the moment.

Now that all objectives have been achieved, there's no need for me to press on any further.

In adult games, it's always about knowing when to quit while you're ahead and leaving each other some dignity.

I softened my tone slightly and looked at him, saying, "Mr. Fang, I'll believe your promise for now. But I have one last concern."

"Go ahead," Fang Renjie nodded.

I turned to look at Fang Heng, whose face was full of resentment, and said in a deep voice, "I'm afraid that after this matter is over, he will be resentful and will turn around and look for an opportunity to take revenge and cause trouble for me and Su Qing."

This is my only concern, and also the final guarantee I must secure.

Without the slightest hesitation, Fang Renjie said directly to me, "Don't worry about that. This child has completely disappointed me; he's utterly hopeless."

"After today, I will immediately arrange for him to study abroad and will not allow him to return to China in the short term. From now on, he will have no chance to cause you any more trouble."

"Dad! I don't want to go abroad! I won't go!" Fang Heng panicked instantly, filled with fear and resistance.

Going abroad meant that he would completely lose all the resources of Jiangzhou and become a marginal figure in the Fang family.

"Is it your turn to make the decisions now?"

Fang Renjie's eyes were cold, and his tone was full of disappointment.

"If we continue to let you act recklessly and scheme against others with such a narrow mind, you'll ruin the entire Fang family's fortune sooner or later!"

Fang Heng's eyes were red and he looked like he was about to cry, his whole body trembling violently.

I know he must hate me to the core right now.

To be honest, this result was much milder than I had initially expected.

My original plan was to completely tear off his disguise, expose all his despicable acts, and make him completely lose the Fang family's protection.

They could even hold him legally accountable for his actions, ruining his life.

But the situation has come to this point, which is the best possible outcome, and I can only accept it and move on.

Fang Heng's face was ashen, and the panic and resentment in his eyes were almost overflowing.

He knew better than anyone that after today's farce, all his previous calculations would be rendered useless.

He tried his best to suppress and crush me, but I will take this opportunity to turn the tables completely.

Moreover, having been sent abroad, he completely lost the ability to stop me.