Shao Weiliang's face turned ashen as he shot a glance at Wen Yan, then glared furiously at Shao Ning. "What good can you learn from being with a fox-faced seductress like her?"
What did she mean by him protecting a bastard child?
Who was the bastard child?
Could it possibly be his most beloved daughter, Shao Xue?
His wife had been pregnant with twins. If Shao Ning was his seed, then Shao Xue must be his too.
This woman was simply spouting nonsense, utterly insane.
"Wen Yan, what madness is this? Today is an important day for our collaboration with the Shao family. Don't you dare cause trouble here!"
Father Wen and Mother Wen approached, their eyes filled with disgust and displeasure.
They hadn't even settled the score with her yet over Yiheng getting hurt and humiliated!
And now she dared to bring people here to cause a scene!
Father Wen and Mother Wen called for their bodyguards, intending to throw the group out.
But soon, over a dozen black luxury cars pulled up, and dozens of black-clad bodyguards emerged.
All brought by Si Jingyi from the Si family.
Their presence was imposing and awe-inspiring.
He really knew how to make an entrance!
"Everyone, the person in the wheelchair is Shao Ning. All the works published under Shao Xue's name were actually created by Shao Ning!" Wen Yan announced loudly to the reporters.
The venue immediately erupted in an uproar.
Netizens watching the live stream also instantly went into a frenzy.
Especially Shao Xue's fans, who were sent into a frenzy.
[Who is this woman? How dare she overreach and slander the genius writer Xuexue!]
[What Shao Ning? We only recognize Shao Xue!]
[Some people will really stoop to any low for fame, utterly shameless!]
Shao Xue, seated at the signing table, a flicker of coldness passed through her eyes.
Shao Ning wasn't dead?
Hah.
So she's teamed up with that good-for-nothing from the Wen family. Does she really think Wen Yan can help her turn the tables?
Shao Xue straightened her back, projecting an air of proud integrity. "Failing to win our parents' affection, you resort to this method to ruin my reputation? Do you think my identity as a genius writer can be so easily replaced?"
She had transcribed all the novels Shao Ning had handwritten onto her own computer.
The creation dates on her computer were the earliest timestamps for all the works' emergence.
What proof did Shao Ning have?
Just her lying mouth?
"Every single work is the fruit of my labor. I won't allow anyone to try and steal my life's work!"
Shao Xue declared with absolute conviction.
Many people at the scene and online rallied to Shao Xue's defense.
Especially Shao Weiliang and Madam Shao.
"Shao Ning, have you become so deranged with jealousy toward Xuexue? Leave this place immediately, or I will disown you as my daughter from now on!" Shao Weiliang roared, furious.
Since childhood, Shao Ning had yearned for her parents' love.
She couldn't understand why, being their daughter too, she was so unwelcome.
Clearly, Shao Xue had done so many bad things. She had even told her parents, but they only ever believed Shao Xue.
Heartbreak wasn't built in a day. She had long given up any hope for her parents.
A mocking curve touched Shao Ning's lips. "Fine. Shao Xue, since you claim the works are yours, let me ask you this: In 'Guilty,' why did Boss Wan kill his wife and her lover?"
Shao Ning had left the ending of 'Guilty' with a cliffhanger. The police only discovered that the deaths of Boss Wan's wife and her lover were by Boss Wan's hand, but the true reason hadn't been revealed in the text yet.
Shao Xue scoffed coldly. "Of course it's because Boss Wan's wife was unfaithful. Betrayed and enraged, Boss Wan killed his wife and the other man caught in the act!"
[Is that Shao Ning sick or something? Anyone who's read 'Guilty' could guess that's the reason!]
[Shao Ning and Shao Xue are sisters. To gain fame, she'd backstab her closest relative at such an important event? How vile!]
[Whispering here, I'm a die-hard fan of 'Guilty.' Actually, looking at the whole story, I feel the motive for Boss Wan killing his wife and the other man isn't as simple as Shao Xue says.]
[Hey, upstairs, are you a paid shill hired by Shao Ning? Wouldn't the author herself know the truth best?]
[Shao Xue's fans, don't be so rabid. I'm just a book fan stating my opinion. Moreover, is it possible that the genius writer you all believe in really did steal someone else's work?]
The comment section became a toxic, chaotic battleground.
Mentioning the characters from her own work, Shao Ning's eyes sparkled like stars. "The text mentions that Boss Wan and his wife had an average relationship. How could he kill her and the other man just because she was unfaithful? On the contrary, I hinted between the lines that Boss Wan actually had a good relationship with the other man."
"The real reason is that Boss Wan and the other man were secretly involved. When Madam Wan found out, she couldn't bear it and seduced the other man. The other man was bisexual. He couldn't resist Madam Wan's advances and got together with her."
"After catching them in bed, Boss Wan felt betrayed by both his wife and his beloved lover. Overwhelmed with rage, he killed them both in a fit of anger!"
Clap clap clap!
Applause broke out.
The first to clap was Si Jingyi.
He had always wanted to adapt 'Guilty' and was a fan of the book himself.
"As expected of the original author! Such a twist is the most logical!"
Shao Xue's face paled slightly, but she did her best to suppress the irritation inside her, her voice firm and confident. "A thousand readers have a thousand Hamlets. Shao Ning, you've read my book, and I understand you have your own interpretation. When I wrote the ending, I deliberately left it open-ended. Every reader who has read the book can imagine an ending that satisfies them."
"Of course, you can too. I can only say you have quite an imagination."
Wen Yan and Si Jingyi were almost reduced to angry laughter by Shao Xue's shamelessness.
When a person is utterly shameless, they are invincible.
That saying did indeed hold some truth.
Shao Ning brought up plot points from several other books. Although Shao Xue answered each one, it was clear that Shao Ning's explanations were more convincing and satisfying to the readers.
A subtle change occurred in the live stream comments.
[Suddenly, I feel Shao Ning is the genius writer in my heart.]
[As a book fan, Shao Xue's answers always feel a bit off, like they don't quite fit.]
[Whoa, could the truth really be—]
[My hair is standing on end. Do sisters in wealthy families really fight this viciously behind the scenes?]
Seeing that many reporters had also begun whispering among themselves, Shao Xue's expression grew somewhat unpleasant.
"Mom, Dad, let my sister go back. Don't let her delay the important matter of our signing with the Wen family!"
After Shao Xue became famous as a genius writer, the Shao family's reputation in the capital had risen considerably.
Shao Weiliang and Madam Shao both treated Shao Xue like a precious treasure.
The Wen family were also Shao Weiliang's saviors, so he was extremely dissatisfied with Shao Ning causing trouble regardless of the occasion.
"You are the family's curse. The fact that I haven't disowned you is giving you the greatest face possible. If you know what's good for you, get lost!"
Even though Shao Ning was utterly disillusioned with her father, his words still felt like a sharp knife that pierced deep into her heart.
It hurt terribly.
Seeing the flash of pain in Shao Ning's eyes, Wen Yan silently squeezed her hand.
Having grown up unloved by her own parents, she could deeply empathize.
"If the previous scenes weren't enough to prove that I am the original author of those novels published under Shao Xue's name, then how about this?"
Shao Ning suddenly pulled something from her pocket and held it high—
