"That was me," Song Junhan said coldly.
Hearing Song Junhan admit it so readily, everyone was astonished.
How could it be him?
Didn't Xia Qingtian save his life just before? Was this how he repaid kindness with enmity?
If she had known this would happen, Xia Qingtian should have just left him to die!
The most shocked among them was Xia Honglang.
He had even thought of taking Song Junhan as his son-in-law. How could he...
"I did it to expose Xia's conspiracy. Over the years, the Xia board of directors has maliciously hoarded wealth, and the entire Xia Corporation has been hollowed out! Only Xia's partners are still sharing the risks, and Xia's shareholders are still in the dark!" Song Junhan's words stunned everyone present.
Most of the invited guests were Xia's partners. This concerned their own interests, so they immediately pricked up their ears.
"I have proof!" Song Junhan declared.
"Are you referring to the fake documents that hacker Tang Yang found in Xia's computers, which I intentionally let you find?" Xia Qingtian asked Song Junhan with a smile. "I was wondering who was behind the hacker attack on Xia's system. Turns out it was you."
"You!" Song Junhan was completely taken aback when he heard the name hacker Tang Yang!
How could Xia Qingtian know Tang Yang's identity!
"Oh, right." Xia Qingtian turned to the police. "The famous hacker Tang Yang, who is internationally wanted, has been subdued by my people. He's in a cleaning supply closet at the Caesar Hotel. My uncle is keeping an eye on him. Please take him with you when you leave."
"And don't forget to apply for the reward money for me. I want to split it with my uncle," Xia Qingtian added.
The captain couldn't believe that he had come only to deliver good news to Xia Qingtian, only to be given even better news by her!
That was an international criminal hacker!
The captain immediately ordered his men to go to the Caesar Hotel's cleaning supply closet to arrest the culprit.
"Do you have anything else to say?" Xia Qingtian asked Song Junhan.
"You... Xia Qingtian, I admit you're formidable!" Song Junhan clenched his fists at his sides, then loudly questioned, "What about the Xia board members hoarding wealth, siphoning company funds, and fabricating financial records?"
Song Junhan had real evidence for this. Seeing Xia Qingtian turn to leave, he sneered, "Xia Qingtian, where are you going? Scared?"
"That director is the second-largest shareholder on the Xia board!" Song Junhan said mockingly. "You wouldn't guess, would you? He is..."
"Director Lian." Xia Qingtian walked onto the stage, took the microphone from the stunned host, turned back, and spoke into it. "Lighting technician, please give me a spotlight with a halo effect."
As Xia Qingtian finished speaking, the lighting technician, very cooperatively, shone a spotlight on her.
"Everyone, allow me to formally introduce myself." Xia Qingtian smiled. "I am Xia Qingtian, the eldest daughter of Xia's President Xia Honglang, and also Xia's second-largest shareholder."
Having said this, Xia Qingtian looked at Song Junhan and smiled faintly. "I regret to inform you all that a week ago, Director Lian officially withdrew from the Xia board of directors due to health reasons. His shares have all been transferred to me through legal channels."
"Xia's financial structure and all board members are open to inspection by relevant departments at any time. Xia Corporation treats every partner and shareholder with the utmost sincerity."
"I look forward to your continued guidance in the future." Xia Qingtian bowed solemnly. As she raised her head, she looked at Song Junhan with a playful tone. "I only asked you to write an 800-word essay to thank me for saving your life. If you didn't want to write an essay, you could have just said so. Was there a need to go to such lengths?"
"You! Xia Qingtian!" Song Junhan felt that every plan he had made had been perfectly countered by Xia Qingtian, his dignity and future crushed along with it.
He spat out a curse through gritted teeth and lunged at Xia Qingtian.
The nearby police officers immediately subdued him, twisting his hands behind his back, and handcuffed him along with the dumbfounded woman.
"Another poor soul driven mad by an essay assignment," Xia Qingtian sighed lightly. "I hope everyone will overlook this small interruption and continue to enjoy today's grand celebration. You are all Xia's dearest friends."
"Let the music play and the dancing continue!" Xia Qingtian tossed the microphone back to the host and walked directly off the stage.
The host quickly recovered and continued with the next segment. Music played, the lights softened, and everything seemed as if nothing had happened.
Those who had previously poured cold water or caused trouble also looked embarrassed, apologized to Xia Honglang, and actively sought to promote future cooperation.
Xia Honglang, being experienced, did not show any displeasure to those individuals. He wore a magnanimous smile and turned the page.
Watching the lively scene, Xia Qingtian hid amongst the crowd, a smile on her lips and a deep look in her eyes.
Just then, a familiar face caught Xia Qingtian's attention.
"Qingtian, your performance today was excellent. You've truly impressed us!" the person greeted her familiarly.
"Director Su, you've seen me at my best." Xia Qingtian recognized the person as Su Wan's father. As she was about to exchange pleasantries, her gaze was drawn to a delicate and small button on Director Su's collar.
Her eyelids twitched, and at the same time, a "beep" sounded in her mind.
[Congratulations to the host for completing the mission, single-handedly preventing the incident and saving Xia Corporation's reputation. Reward: Information on Xia Corporation's mole and Xia Corporation shares.
Distributing rewards now: Officially announcing the identity of Xia Corporation's mole – a board member wearing a specially designed badge.
Congratulations to the host for completing the mission and successfully identifying the company insider who cooperated with Song Junhan. Reward: One-hour limited-time ten-times lucky value gift package.
The reward has been issued. Please check it, host.
Having completed two tasks simultaneously, the host is specially rewarded with a lucky spin lottery!]
Xia Qingtian shifted her gaze from the badge to Director Su's face.
If it weren't for that badge, she feared she would never have connected Director Su, who held a significant stake in Xia and was well-liked, with the word "mole."
"What's wrong?" Director Su asked, finding Xia Qingtian's gaze a bit odd.
"Nothing, I just remembered hearing at the company that Su Wan had feelings for Song Junhan..." Xia Qingtian tilted her head apologetically. "She won't hate me for ruining her good match, will she?"
"Heh, you're joking. That was just office gossip," Director Su's expression clearly soured.
"Oh? Why haven't I seen Su Wan?" Xia Qingtian asked as if remembering something.