Chapter Sixty-Nine: You Must Apologize to My Sister!

The words stunned everyone present.

Many had assumed Ye Wushang possessed an extraordinary background, but after Lan Ruoshuang exposed his origins, speculation ran wild.

"Miss Lan’s analysis makes sense. This guy’s just a nobody—how could he possibly know anyone from the An family?"

"Knowing them is one thing, but getting a Supreme King Card? That’s almost impossible."

"Look at him; I doubt he could rob anyone. Stealing is much more likely."

"Hmph, stealing a Supreme King Card just to show off? Shameless!"

"Exactly, absolutely disgraceful!"

Upon hearing this, the female clerk immediately scolded, "Kid, using a stolen Supreme King Card for purchases—that’s fraud."

"First theft, then fraud. You’ve got guts!"

"Brother!"

The accusation of her brother’s alleged crime frightened Ye Wuyou; she quickly tugged at Ye Wushang’s sleeve, asking, "What’s going on?"

"You actually went and stole something? How could you? Even if we’re poor, we can’t—"

"Wuyou, you’re overthinking it. The card wasn’t stolen; it was given to me."

Ye Wushang’s face remained calm; after a few words to reassure her, he turned to Lan Ruoshuang, his voice cold: "Lan Ruoshuang, I already gave you a chance. I didn’t expect you’d keep stirring up trouble..."

"Shut your filthy mouth!"

Lan Ruoshuang sneered, "Trouble? I’m stating the facts, so everyone can see your true colors!"

"Enough nonsense. Just answer: did you steal this card or not?"

"If you admit it in front of everyone, I won’t make you apologize. Just turn yourself in—spend eight or ten years behind bars, and I’ll let it go..."

"The card was given to me by the An family. I didn’t steal it."

Ye Wushang interrupted, looking at the female clerk: "There are only five Supreme King Cards, and every card has full registration records within An family enterprises. If you want to know whether this card is mine, just check the internal network."

"Still stubborn?"

"You, go check the records. Let everyone know whether this card belongs to him."

Lan Ruoshuang never believed Ye Wushang knew anyone from the An family—much less that he would receive a Supreme King Card from them.

The card was too precious. Not just that useless guy—even her grandfather, or anyone from the Sun family, wouldn’t get it.

Since divorcing her sister, this good-for-nothing not only grew more temperamental, but his glib tongue had become sharper. This time, she intended to avenge Brother Long and teach him a lesson!

The female clerk wasted no time, rushing to check the records.

Fearing the siblings might escape, Zheng Yiren quickly ordered the security guards to surround them.

While everyone assumed Ye Wushang was bluffing, the female clerk returned after checking the information!

And this time, she wasn’t alone—the store manager was with her.

A mature woman around forty, her face beamed with smiles as she hurried over. Seeing the security guards still surrounding the siblings, she immediately scolded, "What are you blocking for? Move aside!"

"Manager, we were just following Miss Zheng’s instructions to surround them."

"Miss Zheng’s boyfriend is Lin Dong, the son of one of the building’s minor shareholders, but her authority—"

"Even if her authority matters, does it surpass the owner who manages all the shops in this building?"

With a single glance from the manager, a dozen female clerks rushed forward, driving the security guards away.

Meanwhile, the manager hurried over, bowing and nodding to Ye Wushang. "Mr. Ye, I apologize for arriving late."

"It was all a misunderstanding just now. Please don’t take offense."

"Here’s your Supreme King Card—I’ve already registered it in the system."

"All your purchases in our store today are on the house."

Boom!

Her words struck the crowd like thunder, leaving everyone stunned and unable to believe their ears.

"Wait, does this mean the Supreme King Card really belongs to that guy?"

"Weren’t we saying he was a nobody? How does he know the An family—and why would they give him a Supreme King Card?"

"How can this be? It’s impossible!"

"Strange things happen every year, but this year’s the most bizarre!"

The onlookers murmured in amazement.

With the manager’s confirmation, their ridicule ceased; instead, curiosity about Ye Wushang grew stronger.

Everyone wondered, just who was this young man? So many elites tried to curry favor with the An family to no avail, yet he appeared and stunned them all.

A Supreme King Card—such a priceless item, and he was simply gifted one!

"Thank you, manager."

Ye Wushang’s expression remained indifferent as he helped his sister up. "Before I begin shopping, I have a few requests."

"Please, please," the manager responded with utmost respect. "As long as it’s within my power, I’ll do everything I can."

Possessing a Supreme King Card signified extraordinary status within the An family—an influential figure.

She may be the store manager on paper, but in reality, she was also the president of the Jinghan Merchants Association.

The lucrative position not only strengthened her authority, but also brought considerable profit. If she offended Ye Wushang and the An family held her accountable, she’d lose everything.

Thus, to her, Ye Wushang was like a deity; she would do anything to keep him satisfied.

"First, this female clerk judged us by our appearance, assuming we couldn’t afford a dress."

"She even laid hands on my sister, trying to strip her dress. I believe such an employee isn’t suitable for this store. Wouldn’t you agree?"

Upon hearing this, the female clerk was petrified and quickly begged for mercy. "Mr. Ye, please be merciful!"

"If I’d known you were an honored guest of the An family—a Supreme VIP of the building—I wouldn’t have dared offend you, not even with a hundred times the courage!"

"It was my fault—I was blind and foolish. Please forgive me, I beg you!"

She pleaded desperately, even kneeling for mercy.

Yet, seeing Ye Wushang unmoved, the manager feared further trouble that might implicate herself. She yanked the clerk aside, scolding, "Enough!"

"Mr. Ye is only asking you to leave the store—he’s already being merciful."

"If you dare utter another word, I’ll blacklist you on the internal network."

"You’ll never work in the clothing industry again!"

This was a fatal blow.

Losing a job was one thing; losing her reputation would ruin her for life!

Without another word, she turned and fled, terrified that Ye Wushang might change his mind.

"Next, it’s your turn."

Ye Wushang turned toward Lan Ruoshuang, who stood frozen in shock.

She was terrified, unable to believe this useless man truly owned a Supreme King Card.

What was his relationship with the An family, and why had she never heard of it at home?

"What do you mean? What do you want?"

As Ye Wushang approached step by step, Lan Ruoshuang grew nervous, retreating until she bumped into Zheng Yiren.

Zheng Yiren hugged her, whispering reassurance. "Ruoshuang, don’t be afraid. I’m here."

"So what if he has a Supreme King Card? My boyfriend is a shareholder here—"

Smack!

Before she could finish, Ye Wushang stepped forward and slapped her hard across the face, leaving a clear mark.

"Useless fool, how dare you hit me?"

Zheng Yiren glared at Ye Wushang, then turned to the dazed security guards. "Are you blind?"

"Didn’t you see this loser hit me?"

"Get him!"

"Arrest him!"

"I’d like to see who dares!"

The manager stepped forward, her gaze cold as she addressed the guards. "Mr. Ye holds a Supreme King Card."

"He’s an honored guest of the An family, who are the actual controlling shareholders of this building."

"Who holds more power—the developers or the managers? Surely you know the answer."

Of course, it was the latter.

The guards weren’t fools; they did their jobs for pay, but wanted no part in this conflict.

Both sides were untouchable, so after a quick calculation, they backed away and left without a word.

"Come back! Come back!"

Zheng Yiren hadn’t expected the guards to abandon her so quickly.

Seeing that help was out of reach, she tried to call her boyfriend, but Ye Wushang knocked the phone from her hand. "This is between me and Lan Ruoshuang. If you utter another word, I’ll kill you!"

His fierce gaze was like a blade, causing Zheng Yiren to shrink back in terror.

Then he glared at Lan Ruoshuang, commanding, "Lan Ruoshuang, it’s now proven that the Supreme King Card is mine."

"Forget about my sister’s dress—I could buy the entire store."

"Now, apologize to my sister. According to your own words, kneel and kowtow in repentance!"

His voice rang out forcefully, each word landing like a hammer.

The crowd listened in awe.

Before, they might have regarded it as a joke.

But now, with proof that he held the Supreme King Card and the An family behind him, who would dare defy him?

Even Zheng Yiren dared not speak up; Lan Ruoshuang was trembling in fear.

Yet stubbornness was in her bones, and now she faced the man she’d despised for three years.

"Apologize to your sister? Never!"

"Who knows how you conned the An family into giving you the Supreme King Card?"

"Buy what you want, but what’s it got to do with me?"

With that, she grabbed Zheng Yiren’s arm. "Come on, Yiren, let’s go shopping. I’ve no time for this loser!"

The two tried to slip away.

But before Ye Wushang could respond, the manager shouted, "Stop!"

"If you don’t apologize to Mr. Ye’s sister today, your days of carefree shopping are over!"

Lan Ruoshuang frowned, puzzled. "Old woman, what nonsense are you spouting?"

"We’re not your employees—we’re customers. What gives you the right to order me around?"

"Hmph."

The manager snorted coldly, her voice proud. "I may not have the right to command you."

"But besides being the store manager, I’m also president of the city’s Merchants Association."

"With a single click of my mouse, your slander and disruption will be broadcast to every shop."

"Then, every mall and every store will refuse your business!"

"As I told the female clerk, I’ll blacklist you."

"Even with money, you won’t be able to buy a thing—not clothes, not luxury brands, not even a bun or a bowl of porridge!"

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