I Inherited 5,000 Years of Family Property

"What? 50 billion? Why don't you just go rob a bank!" Ding Yuxi was dumbstruck by the figure.

Even the total assets of his father, Ding Sanshi, were only 16 billion US dollars, and even the entire Wangyi Group was valued at just 50 billion dollars.

He had heard of compensation for emotional distress, but 50 billion for emotional distress? One must be out of their mind to even utter such a demand!

"If you do something wrong, you have to pay the price," Zhang Menglong said with a cold sneer. "Aren't you a grown man? Can't you even understand that simple fact?"

"Zhang Menglong, don't go too far. I address you respectfully as Brother Menglong, out of respect. Don't think you can do whatever you please just because your family has some cash," Ding Yuxi's tone grew harsh as Zhang Menglong showed no sign of giving face.

Indeed, Zhang Menglong was rich, but this matter had not yet reached a final conclusion. As a rich second generation lacking in business acumen, Ding Yuxi might not be sharp in business but boasted unmatched skills in womanizing.

Their Wangyi Music was the collaborating party for all the soundtracks and theme music of the "Three-Body" movie, so they needed the right candidates for singing these songs.

As for movie soundtracks, the requirements for the singer were not as high. They didn't need a huge fan base; because audiences would see the movie and hear the music first, before they became concerned about who sang the songs.

Especially for a film as topical and popular as "Three-Body," getting the chance to sing the theme and ending songs was an incredible opportunity for newcomers and lesser-known singers.

Just like those internet celebrities who visited Zhang Menglong's room tonight, countless female singers and influencers wanted this chance. And now, Ding Yuxi, in charge of Wangyi Music, held the final say in the decision-making.

Ever since Wangyi Music announced their involvement in producing the theme, ending songs, and soundtracks, Ding Yuxi had been living a life of debauchery, even indulging in outrageous orgies.

He had come here today following an invitation from Wang Ling, as the selection of musicians and casting of movie roles were being held over these few days.

When it came to business, Ding Yuxi hadn't invested much effort. After all, his company had top musicians, and such matters could be left in the hands of his subordinates. He was purely here for pleasure, to see if there were any suitable "prey."

And this girl was one of the prey he had his eyes on!

The girl's name was Xia You, a student at the Music College in Jiangnan City. In fact, she had come to the auditions with a few of her roommates, just trying their luck like everyone else, knowing full well that Huaxia had no shortage of people who could sing.

But looking at the street and subway buskers hinted at the harsh reality of this industry.

To everyone's surprise, Xia You's pure and ethereal singing voice received unanimous praise from the musicians during the daytime auditions, her voice echoing like a sigh in the infinite void, intoxicating listeners, and she unexpectedly advanced to the second round.

During this audition, Ding Yuxi was present. Xia You's sweet appearance immediately caught his eye. Different from the vulgar and cheap online celebrities, this girl had the charm of the girl next door, which prompted Ding Yuxi to immediately entertain certain ideas.

With the title of Head of the music production company, he had staff contact Xia You, claiming there would be a second audition in the evening.

However, unbeknownst to her, the so-called employee was actually one of Ding Yuxi's lackeys, who led Xia You directly into a hotel.

At that moment, Xia You felt something was amiss. She wanted to leave quickly, but Ding Yuxi's plan was meticulous. He even went as far as to summon a number of "actors" to his room, lining up to sing as if it was all legitimate.

Seeing this scene, Xia You thought she might be paranoid. By the time she realized she was walking into a den of wolves, everyone else was gone, and only then did Ding Yuxi finally show his true colors.

Of course, unfortunately, it took only a few minutes before Zhang Menglong and the others found out.

"Do as you please? Seems like the one who relies on their wealth to do as they please is you, isn't it?"

"I really don't know anything, this girl came to my room tonight and said as long as I give her this singing opportunity, she could do anything. In a situation where both parties are willing, you have no say in it, right?" Ding Yuxi shamelessly said.

"You're talking nonsense!" Xia You, who had just begun to recover, was immediately enraged by Ding Yuxi's words.

"How am I talking nonsense?" Ding Yuxi laughed, "If you don't believe me, you can check the hotel's surveillance. The girl came to my room on her own volition in the middle of the night. I haven't tricked or deceived her in any way. You tell me, what else could a contestant visiting a producer's room in the middle of the night want?"

"You're shameless!" Hearing Ding Yuxi's words, Xia You felt even more aggrieved and promptly recounted everything that had happened to her.

But stopping to think about it, Ding Yuxi's arrangement was almost foolproof; all evidence showed that Xia You indeed came to Ding Yuxi's room on her own!

"This move is pretty slick!" Zhang Menglong couldn't help but admire Ding Yuxi's cunning. If he used his brains for business, what would his father, Ding Sanshi, have to worry about?

"Young Master Wang, Young Master Zhang, this woman has nothing to do with you. Besides, nothing has even happened yet, so why do you insist on defending her?" Ding Yuxi acted as if he had nothing to fear.

"I've said it, she is the girlfriend of my friend!" Zhang Menglong continued to scoff. He had no intention of letting this matter slide easily because for some reason, Xia You reminded him of Lu Yiyao. Perhaps girls who loved music all shared certain qualities.

"So you're intent on blowing this matter up?"

"I'll emphasize it once more, if you do something wrong, you must pay the price!"

"At the end of the day, isn't it all about money?" Ding Yuxi laughed, "How about this, I'll take a loss here. 50 billion is out of the question, but with 10 million, let's settle the matter like this!"

Although it hurt a bit, seeing Zhang Menglong's serious demeanor, Ding Yuxi didn't want to clash with him to the end. After all, to date, those who had clashed with Zhang Menglong had never fared well.

"Bargaining with me? 10 million? Do you think you are giving alms to a beggar?"

"Why don't you try and give 10 million in alms to a beggar?" Ding Yuxi was dumbfounded. Donating 10 million to a beggar, was this person crazy?

"Hong Yi, the cheque!" Zhang Menglong said.

Hong Yi took out a pen and a stack of cheques from her bag; she actually carried cheques with her at all times!

Zhang Menglong took the pen and swiftly wrote a long string of zeros on the cheque—7 figures, a full 10 million!

"Sssla!" Zhang Menglong casually tore off the cheque and wrote another 10 million on the next one.

Then came the third cheque, the fourth, a full 10 cheques in total!

He stuffed the cheques into Wang Ling's hands and said, "Wang Ling, help me find ten beggars, one cheque each!"