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Chapter 252 Explosive Competitors; The Soaring Popularity of Zhong Yutong; The Collapsed President Lu; Teacher Song's "Laughing at the Changing World"

The reporters from various media outlets at the scene were slightly taken aback.

But it was only for a fleeting moment.

Subsequently.

Their eyes lit up with excitement.

Even the reporter who had just asked the "argumentative" question was completely stunned.

He asked the question not because he was deliberately targeting anyone.

Even with just this one recording, it's enough to show that Zhong Yutong, who was bowing and apologizing on stage with red eyes, was not acting like a diva or maliciously hitting someone for no reason.

Anyone with a temper would find the young master of Jinpeng Group's rude tone unbearable!

They have no respect for people and start swearing as soon as they open their mouths.

This is no ordinary case of "bad breath"; this is the epitome of a spoiled brat.

They have absolutely no manners!

Furthermore, the words of others in that noisy environment also corroborate that Jin Mingde most likely attacked Zhong Yutong first!
Even if you didn't hit it, you didn't hit it.

Zhong Yutong's "fight back" wasn't a big problem!

If not hitting someone means you don't commit a crime or break the law, then what about the act of provoking trouble?
What exactly is attempted murder?
So the reporter asked the question simply out of professional habit, wanting to dig out more details from Zhong Yutong!

In other words, this guy "has ulterior motives"!
Of course, this was ill-intentioned and mainly targeted at the person who hit him.

It belongs to the category of "sophisticated satire".

To some extent, he was using this method to "help" Zhong Yutong tell the truth about the whole thing.

Why was Mr. Jin Mingde, the young CEO, so rude? Did something else happen before this?
result.

Did not expect ah did not expect.

The Fei Yang faction is fucking awesome!

Not an exaggeration at all!

Really awesome!
They could have released this recording last night when public opinion was rife and Zhong Yutong was trending on social media for all the wrong reasons.

—I did hit someone, so does that mean you're allowed to verbally abuse and hit me, but I can't fight back?
If it had been released back then, this turmoil would almost certainly not have escalated to the extent it is today.

Apart from a few sanctimonious hypocrites and "moral exemplars," the vast majority of people with normal values ​​would say: Well done, Tongtong!
This is just normal value system!
It has absolutely nothing to do with gender antagonism!

But she held it in and didn't let it out. Not only did she not let it out, but she also apologized on the spot at a press conference held after more than half a day had passed!
Apologize first!
This is an attitude.

Moreover, the person being apologized to was also a large number of netizens.

He expressed his apologies for occupying public resources, which could set a bad example.

But not to Jin Mingde!
Your name is Mingde, but you're a piece of trash!
Why should I apologize to you?
After Zhong Yutong's image and expression of "unyielding and strong-willed" were presented.

Release this recording again!
Right and wrong.

Let everyone have their say.

I have apologized. I think hitting someone is wrong and has caused such a big uproar. But whether I was right or wrong is up to you to decide!

That should be enough!

Even if we can't completely turn the tables, at least we can prove that the other party started by hurling insults or even physically attacking us.

But who would believe it?
The Fei Yang faction still has some cards to play!

Moreover, they're too lazy to give those who stir up trouble behind the scenes any more chance to smear and sophistry.

When a reporter asked a question, he answered directly!
—We still have something in our hands!

Just ask who else?
The reporters at the scene, who had finally realized what was happening, were in an uproar.

Lu Wen, who was about to make a phone call, was also stunned.

Even with just that recording, he could still get people to manipulate public opinion.

Over the years, what kind of storms hasn't Mr. Lu, a seasoned veteran, weathered?

It's just a short recording... taken out of context!

—It was clearly you, Zhong Yutong, who deliberately provoked President Jin, turning a gentle and refined man into a raging lion!

Mr. Lu is most adept at spreading rumors and distorting the truth.

If universities had this major, he could definitely become a professor.

But now.

He suddenly felt a little hesitant to do it.

Is there anything else?

What else could it be?
Are all of you from the Fayang faction former special agents?
Could it be that they could predict the future and installed hidden cameras on site?
If that's really the case... then you're finished!
That's why I have to say, it has to be President Lu.

This guy can instantly come up with a point to criticize in such a "critical moment".

But he also knew that figuring it out was useless.

It's not usable right now, at least not.

Seeing the uproar on the screen, Lu Wen's eyelids twitched.

The opponent's counterattack was fierce.

In that instant, he caught a familiar scent.

It seems very similar to... two and a half years ago.

Damn it, Lao Jin, I'm not going to get scammed by you again, am I?

When Li Qingqing said, "We also have something else," all the netizens watching the press conference live were stunned!

In fact, when that recording was just released, the already incredibly popular audio-visual and live streaming room of "I Am Show" exploded!

……

"Holy crap, this isn't Zhong Yutong throwing a tantrum or maliciously hitting someone. She was clearly cornered and had no choice but to retaliate!"

"Although the recording is incomplete and the whole story is unclear, that man went too far! He swore, overturned the table, and I even heard someone shouting 'Don't hit him! Don't hit him!'... Zhong Yutong is the victim!"

"I'm so angry! If someone talked to me like that, I'd shove their ass in the gut!"

"To be honest, Zhong Yutong is really domineering. One slap, plus the words 'Don't bring trouble to your family!' That's absolutely right. There are too many second and third-generation rich kids these days who don't do anything productive and just know how to cause trouble for their families."

"Zhong Yutong politely said she didn't drink, but the other person immediately started swearing at her, using really offensive language, then flipped the table and chased after her to hit her. But to be fair, Zhong Yutong is truly a grassland girl; her skills are impressive! She didn't seem to get hit and even managed to fight back?"

"What's the deal with Kong Xi being mentioned in the recording? Is there something about her flipping a cat in mid-air?"

Could it be that they're jealous of each other?

"No, shouldn't some people apologize to Zhong Yutong?"

Everyone owes Zhong Yutong an apology!

"Fei Yang's faction was also caught up in the hype, and so was Song Dao. They've been smeared so badly, don't they all owe Song Dao an apology?"

"Am I the only one who thinks there must be a reason for everything? Someone must have done something before that they were cursing Zhong Yutong like that, right? I also heard Zhong Yutong mention Kong Xi. Couldn't it be because of jealousy?"

"Yes, only someone as intelligent as you would think that way!"

"You idiot up there, didn't you hear the huge crowd there? That young master from Jinpeng Group is acting like a mad dog, the whole place is full of his people. What do you think could be the reason? Did Zhong Yutong lose her mind in that environment and deliberately provoke them? Or do you think you're the smartest person in the world? Even your mom praises you for being so clever!"

The short recording caused an uproar in both live stream rooms during its playback.

It's not that there aren't all sorts of seemingly rational and objective analyses that are actually pure idiots standing out from the crowd.

This time, however, their voice was weaker!

Many more people who finally realized what had happened felt like they had been fooled, played, and treated like fools again!

Just as Song Dao had predicted: the more fiercely the group of people who found themselves being made fools of were criticizing Zhong Yutong before, the stronger the backlash would be now.

Li Qingqing's words stirred up a great deal of excitement in the two major online live-streaming rooms.

It completely exploded!

This melon was so satisfying to eat!
"Holy crap, this is getting more and more interesting!"

"What do you mean?"

"There's more to come?"

"Could there be a video?"

"Damn, the Fei Yang faction is pretty awesome!"

"No, if there were video footage from the scene, how did those people dare to do it?"

"Is someone secretly taking pictures at the scene?"

"Stop arguing, let's see what's going on?"

"Brothers, you can start cursing later!"

……

The conference site.

Behind the stage, which originally belonged to the main auditorium of the Linchuan headquarters, a giant screen suddenly lit up.

Whether it's media reporters on site or netizens online.

Of course it caught fire.

I'm speechless—are you guys showing a movie here?
It really is a giant screen!

Linchuan Group is incredibly wealthy!

Even though it's from over a decade ago, it's still incredibly relevant today.

On the giant screen, which is several stories high, the first image that appears is someone walking through the corridor of a luxury club and pushing open the door to enter the room.

The rest is quite simple: take your seats and exchange pleasantries.

The image quality is remarkably clear!

The dialogue sound effects are also particularly good.

The video was simply edited, and the voice was changed using a voice changer.

Okay, actually, this is like taking off your pants to fart.

Anyone present would probably know instantly who filmed the video.

However, since the other party dared to sell, Li Qingqing and Guo Qingsong naturally dared to let go.

What's even more like a divine intervention is that the person who recorded this video, who is clearly unrelated to Zhong Yutong, seems to be her fan.

The conversations with everyone in the room were all praising Zhong Yutong.

"Zhong Yutong is even prettier in person than she looks on her phone!"

Several people in the video, whose genders were blurred but clearly identifiable, and who appeared to be female executives at Jinpeng, nodded in agreement.

"She's really beautiful, a big star is just different!"

"Very polite."

"You sing really well!"

"She is also very thoughtful. When we were taking a photo together, she noticed that I was much shorter than her, so she deliberately bent down slightly to put her arm around my shoulder."

They were all pretty normal conversations.

The key issue is that these praising conversations have inadvertently slapped the faces of those conspiracy theorists.

Polite and thoughtful!
Would a girl like this really throw a tantrum, overturn a table, and hit someone in front of a large crowd?

The reporters on site were incredibly excited, with numerous cameras pointed at the enormous screen.

People watching the live stream online are going crazy!
It's spreading like wildfire on major social media platforms, reaching out to friends and family.

The number of people watching the movie online at the same time is far greater than that of the most popular movie this year, Monkey King!
Zhong Yutong arrived very quickly.

The long-legged woman on the big screen, wearing a trench coat, entered with a humble expression, accompanied by two senior executives from Jinpeng Group.

Then he gave everyone a friendly smile.

Then they were seated in the "guest of honor" position.

After everyone was seated, the seat next to Zhong Yutong remained empty.

At this point, both the media at the scene and netizens online could almost see that the person filming was not using a mobile phone!

Initially, many people speculated that the cameras were hidden by Zhong Yutong's team.

They've already been proven wrong.

Later, some people said it was a head-mounted or body-mounted camera specifically designed for shooting vlogs.

From the shooting angle, it shouldn't be.

At this point, many people began to speak up—

Smart glasses!

"They are smart glasses with camera capabilities!"

"Yes, I have one too, but mine can only record audio."

"Those who can attend this banquet are almost all senior leaders or their families from Jinpeng Group. She's with a group of female executives, and, well, she must be a woman too!"

"No, isn't that too easy to tell?"

"Perhaps they don't care at all?"

"It's not necessarily that they don't care; it's quite possible they have a grudge."

"This video is awesome!"

"I have a feeling that a major reversal is about to happen!"

"That young CEO Jin from Jinpeng is probably doomed!"

"The truth is about to be revealed! Since the Fei Yang Group dared to release these materials, it means that the evidence here can definitely corroborate Zhong Yutong's recording!"

"The key issue is that the person who recorded this was probably just curious and wanted to document their meeting with a big star; otherwise, they wouldn't have started so early..."

"Could that be the reason why Kong Xi was mentioned in the audio?"

"Definitely!"

"This melon is so refreshing!"

The internet was abuzz with excitement.

……

in reality.

Lu Wen was dumbfounded.

My whole body was ice cold.

He no longer even has the urge to curse Lao Jin for being an idiot.

It's already obvious.

Old Jin isn't stupid.

There were indeed no security cameras in the internal reception hall of the Jinpeng Group.

But first of all, Zhong Yutong recorded it!
She appears to be a very innocent and beautiful girl, but she is actually quite cunning and knows how to protect herself.

Secondly, there's a "traitor" within Jinpeng!

He didn't even bother to consider whether the person who released the video was looking for trouble.

Only one thought remained in my mind: Should I pack up and run away right now? Is what I did enough to warrant a sentence?

He made his decision almost in the blink of an eye.

The two years I spent in prison weren't for nothing.

He can recite the relevant legal clauses by heart!

The things Aurora Media did this time are even more serious than the last time!

Although there was no frame-up, the social impact was much greater, the nature of the crime was extremely egregious, and the consequences were very serious.

That's definitely a "defamation" charge.

Lu Wen even calculated how long he would be sentenced this time.

Although he is not the legal representative of the company, the major shareholder does not seem to have anything to do with him.

But he's the actual controller!
The competitor is the well-known Feiyang Group in the industry!
No wonder people would tolerate his bad habit.

Having learned from his previous experience, Lu Wen didn't even have the slightest bit of wishful thinking.

He immediately called the finance department and asked them to transfer all the company's funds to a corporate account.

That corporate account was used by an investment company he set up in Hong Kong in his early years to launder money.

Going back through that company, you can easily transfer the money overseas.

As for the shares in Times Media, they had already been cashed out by Chen Qingshan when he sold them, and most of them had long been transferred by Lu Wen to overseas companies.

This is unacceptable for me in the entertainment industry of Xia Kingdom; I can't stay in Xia Kingdom any longer either.

Chen Qingshan is still the most mature and prudent!
"Damn it, Song Dao is really weird. He does have some kind of inexplicable luck about him."

Lu Wen was completely convinced.

He's divorced now, all alone.

He didn't even need his assistant to buy the ticket; he simply bought a first-class ticket for a flight to Hong Kong that evening.

Ride-hailing apps.

Go downstairs.

Besides his mobile phone, all he had on him were his ID card and passport.

I didn't even bring a charger.

They fled in panic!

His reaction was already incredibly fast.

A man like the wind.

I didn't even watch the rest of the video.

There's not much to see, it's basically just corroborating Zhong Yutong's recording.

……

the other side.

The people at Jinpeng Group were also stunned.

The public relations department was the first to discover the problem.

After all, their public relations department had been working continuously with Aurora Media before this.

The marketing campaign heavily promoted Zhong Yutong's various "black personas."

This was really awesome.

The PR staff, who were getting involved in a major entertainment scandal for the first time, all felt a strong sense of excitement.

They also truly witnessed the power of public opinion.

It's so easy to distort the truth, confuse the public, and ruin a person in this way!

But when the Fillon Symphony held this press conference, everyone was stunned.

How the hell could there be a recording?
The head of the public relations department panicked a bit and immediately reported to General Manager Jin. General Manager Jin remained calm and composed: "Hand it over to General Manager Lu of Aurora."

But less than two minutes later, the damn video came out!

When this thing came out, everyone in Jinpeng's public relations department was stunned!
If audio recordings can be cleaned up, how can these blatantly obvious video recordings be cleaned up?
Especially when they realized that the video had nothing to do with Zhong Yutong or Fei Yang's group, and that it had been leaked from their side.

Despair filled my heart.

Equally desperate was Jin Mingde, the young master of Jinpeng Group, who had been incredibly obedient last night!
According to him and his friends, he was "extremely well-behaved" last night.

He neither drank at a bar nor brought two girls home to fool around.

After returning home, Jin Mingde slept until now. When he woke up naturally, he was startled by the dozens of missed calls on his phone, which was plugged into the charger.

It included his father's, other company executives', and many of his friends'.

It feels like something incredibly important has happened.

Somewhat bewildered, I opened my phone, glanced at the message, and immediately widened my eyes, sitting up abruptly to focus on what was happening.

He found the live stream and went in. The scene on it made him faint on the spot.

"I heard your Fei Yang faction is pretty powerful. Originally, I was going to invite Kong Xi because I'm pursuing her, but it turned out to be you. Since she's avoiding me, you can drink the wine for her today..."

From the photographer's perspective, the camera is positioned diagonally opposite Jin Mingde.

Even with his face blurred and his voice altered, you could still sense his arrogant attitude.

Next-

"Don't say I'm bullying you... We'll split the drink and you can leave... You're from a wealthy family... You've had your share of fun..."

Jin Mingde stared in disbelief.

Even though he wasn't a public figure, he always felt that he had a certain status.

This video is practically a public execution for him!

The only person in the entire video who wasn't censored was Zhong Yutong.

The girl's performance was impeccable.

They were indeed very polite.

He remained polite and respectful in the face of Jin Mingde's aggressive attitude.

Actually, from this point on, it will match the previous recording perfectly!
This also resolves the confusion caused by the previous statement, "If you want to say something to Kong Xi, you can contact her."

Jin Mingde stared blankly at the scene on his phone screen; the live stream chat and comment section were going crazy!
"So that's how it is! Young Master Jinpeng wanted to pursue Kong Xi, but Kong Xi didn't come, so Zhong Yutong took her place, and then this guy turned on her in public after his father passed away!"

"Where are those people who said it was just jealousy and rivalry? Come out and apologize!"

"I'd only heard about it before, but today I've truly witnessed how terrifying spoiled brats can be. What does this have to do with Zhong Yutong?"

"He insults actors without warning and is so arrogant and domineering in public, making all sorts of threats."

"Hahaha, Zhong Yutong started recording with her phone. No, such a blatant act, and none of those people realized what she was doing?"

"It matches up! It matches up perfectly!"

"That bastard flipped the table! Zhong Yutong is so agile!"

"Zhong Yutong is amazing! I give her 82 points for her skills, and the rest is 666 for you!"

"I saw it, I saw it! It's definitely not Zhong Yutong who started it. This kid looks weak; his kicking posture is so exaggerated!"

"What a load of rubbish! If Zhong Yutong had been even a little bit timid, she would have stood there and not dared to move. That kick could have seriously injured her! Even so, the other party didn't lay a hand on her, only saying 'Please have some self-respect.' This bastard still cursed at her. She deserved to get beaten up!"

"Well done!"

"Zhong Yutong is so cool!"

"No wonder she's a girl from the grasslands, she really has a strong personality!"

"Hahaha, you know what, you really can't deny it, it really is Iron Palm Water-Walking, that slap was no light."

What was malicious slander just a few hours ago has now become a meme among netizens.

Jin Mingde's face turned completely black.

He picked up his phone and smashed it hard against the TV on the opposite wall.

It might have been a bit of a blunder; the phone fell onto the carpet without even touching the TV.

"Fuck you..."

Jin Mingde smashed the bed and cursed loudly.

People are so angry they're about to go crazy.

He wasn't familiar with the company's executives and their families, and for a moment he didn't know who had recorded the scene.

But now, that's no longer a problem for him to consider.

Only one thought remained in my mind: I'm finished!
……

The conference site.

The giant screen was still playing footage of Jin Mingde, like a mad dog, cursing and threatening to kill Zhong Yutong after she left.

Then a group of senior executives from Jinpeng Group went up to persuade him.

However, the person who filmed the video, several female executives, and female family members did not seem to make a move.

The camera focused on the crazed Jin Mingde, but the voices of the people next to him could be heard clearly.

"Are you crazy?"

"How can someone be so rude?"

"Shh, keep your voice down."

"Compared to his older brothers and sisters, he is far inferior."

"That's rubbish! I should have filmed it and posted it online!"

"Alright, alright, stop talking..."

This is the end.

The screen froze.

At that moment, all the media reporters on site had smiles on their faces that were brighter than when they received year-end bonuses or won the lottery.

The only slight disappointment was that this press conference was broadcast live.

But it doesn't matter, because this matter is no longer just a simple entertainment industry incident.

It can even be elevated to the level of how "wealthy families" educate their children.

In any case, this incident is definitely a major blow to the entire Jinpeng Group.

If it were just an immature young master going crazy, it wouldn't be a big deal.

The crucial point is that about twenty hours have passed since last night.

Zhong Yutong has been targeted and vilified online, but Jinpeng Group has remained completely silent.

This video shows that among the dozen or so people from Jinpeng Group present, Zhong Yutong was truly the only outsider.

What would be the consequences if there were no audio or video recordings?
Zhong Yutong, a promising young and beautiful female singer, may have her career ruined just like that.

And how many times have similar incidents occurred over the years?
How many of those who were exposed for so-called scandals back then have faded into obscurity and disappeared without a trace since?
Guo Qingsong sat on the stage and said into the microphone: "Okay, that's the whole story. Right and wrong will be judged by public opinion, so we won't say any more."

I would like to take this opportunity to announce a few things.

First, the Earth Foundation will add projects focusing on 'cyberbullying', 'school bullying', and 'vulnerable groups such as the elderly and disabled'.

We should pay attention to the mental health of this group and provide them with various forms of legal aid.

Secondly, this incident has not only had a negative impact on the public, but Yutong herself has also been severely frightened and needs psychological counseling.

All business activities will be suspended for the time being, and the return date is yet to be determined.

But don't worry, she can still sing.

Teacher Song has also written a song about school bullying for her, which should be released soon.

Thirdly, regarding the large-scale online smear campaign and defamation against Zhong Yutong, artists under Feiyang Entertainment, and Mr. Song Dao, the major shareholder of Feiyang Music and president of Earth Pictures.

Mr. Guo has an imposing presence.

Back when she worked at the TV station, she was known as the entertainment guru in the industry.

When she is serious and doesn't smile, she exudes a very powerful aura of a domineering female CEO.

There were numerous cameras pointed at her at the scene.

This third point clearly indicates that a reckoning is about to take place!

It seems that only now have people finally remembered that the "Feiyang faction" has never been an easy target.

Today, the Feiyang Group has begun to take shape as a conglomerate.

Even if they don't have the "Linchuan" background that's circulating online, not just anyone can come and kick them while they're down.

With a serious expression, Guo Qingsong earnestly stated to the camera: "The internet is not a lawless zone. All those involved in cyberbullying will be severely punished by law. We have already collected sufficient evidence and have filed police reports and initiated civil litigation."

Here's a reminder to those participants whose actions weren't particularly egregious: stop now to avoid facing more severe penalties later.

Alright, that concludes this press conference.

Thank you to all the media friends for coming, and thank you to Audiovisual and WoShow for their strong support of our company's press conference.

Finally, I would like to thank the netizens who stood up for us online.

Thanks! "

As Guo Qingsong spoke, he stood up, and together with Li Qingqing and Zhong Yutong, who stood up at the same time, they bowed to the audience and the cameras in their hands.

……

The #ZhongYutong assault incident takes a turn# quickly became the headline on major websites.

During the press conference just now, the peak number of online viewers on the audio-visual side exceeded 20 million!

My show also exceeded ten million.

Blasted.

It's absolutely blown up!

This scandal, hailed as the last major scandal of 2027, has lasted for less than a day.

But it has already completely ignited the internet.

Now the clues are clear: this was an organized and premeditated event that turned a sudden incident into a social issue.

Why did Lu Wen run away without even having time to pick up the bucket?
When they first went to great lengths to sabotage Zhong Yutong, the drama they created was no longer limited to the entertainment industry.

Instead, it has become a social issue!
Whether it's deliberately creating gender antagonism or the smear campaigns targeting the Fei Yang faction and Song Dao.

All of these have sparked nationwide discussions.

The nature of the incident was extremely serious. Now, the situation has been reversed.

These "competitive businesses" in the entertainment industry will naturally face their own retribution.

"From now on, I will never believe anything anyone says until I see an official conclusion or conclusive evidence!"

"I want to say that Zhong Yutong and Fei Yang were really lucky this time. If it weren't for the video, but only the audio recording, the other party might have turned white into black, and in the end, Zhong Yutong would still have been unable to defend herself!"

"Tongtong is so pitiful. She did nothing wrong, yet the company has suspended all her business activities. It's the end of the year! How much money will she lose?"

"I feel so sorry for Tongtong. What did she do wrong? Can't she fight back when she's attacked?"

"Many people are still criticizing her, asking if she has to turn the other cheek after being slapped on the left? Is it only possible to be an artist if you don't fight back or talk back?"

"Zhong Yutong has had it so tough. But I think that suspending all her commercial activities is a way for the company to protect her. Besides, even if she slaps that scumbag, the psychological damage won't be less after what happened."

"Everyone says Song is so awesome, everyone says the Fei Yang Group is so powerful, even calling them the tyrants of the entertainment industry, it's ridiculous. They were just lucky this time, otherwise, the real capital would most likely have turned this into a huge miscarriage of justice in the entertainment industry! In that case, it would be a loss for the entire entertainment industry in China!"

“Faiyang is great! The Earth Foundation has started to pay attention to bullied and abused groups. Teacher Song even wrote a song specifically for bullied people. I cried so much! I grew up being bullied, so I know that feeling all too well.”

"I became a fan of the Faye Wong group. I didn't really like this group or that group before. They felt like small factions or small forces. But I hope there are more of the Faye Wong group."

"If the Faye Wong group is a tyrant in the entertainment industry, then I sincerely hope there are more 'bullies' like them!"

"President Guo is so cool! He doesn't let any of those involved in cyberbullying get away with it. That's how it should be! People should learn to be responsible for their words and deeds!"

The internet is in an uproar.

The competitors were completely outraged.

Following the explosive press conference by Fei Yang, the major companies involved in the controversy held an emergency meeting.

Discuss countermeasures.

Those who are clever enough might escape unscathed; those who aren't so clever must "cut their own throats."

The Fei Yang Group, hailed by many in the industry as the "Invincible Pizza Hut of Beijing," is truly not to be trifled with.

The worst part is that they're always right!
……

In Song's office.

Zhong Yutong looked radiant; she showed no signs of being hurt or in a terrible state.

The girl even felt that her makeup and styling were too awkward—just before going on stage, Li Qingqing had specifically asked the company's makeup artist to make her look more haggard.

Guo Qingsong, Li Qingqing, Lin Fei, Yan Yu, Kong Xi, and others were also in the room.

These women from the Fei Yang faction all looked quite relaxed at the moment.

Since spending a million to get that video, the outcome of this silent "war" has been decided.

After establishing Zhong Yutong's image as a "grassland girl, strong-willed, and unyielding," the slap she delivered in the video only brought a sense of satisfaction to the vast majority of viewers.

As for Kong Xi, who was innocently dragged into this, it's really not a big deal.

After all, Jin Mingde had already said: I pursued her, but she avoided me.

Is it wrong for me not to want to be in a relationship with you?
The company doesn't even need to clarify the so-called avoidance; it's just a misunderstanding.

There's no need for that.

Everything from now on should proceed according to strict legal procedures.

"Lu Wen really knows how to react; he's quick-witted. He ran away halfway through our press conference and was just apprehended at the airport," Yan Yu said.

"Huh? Is there still such a thing?"

Everyone looked surprised.

"Yes, his company isn't far from the airport. Our press conference just ended a few minutes ago." Yan Yu picked up her phone and opened a video.

Everyone: "..."

As expected of Princess Linchuan, her information channels are amazing!

As everyone crowded around to look, Yan Yu explained, "It's from the airport surveillance footage. A classmate of mine is there and secretly sent it to me. It's not some kind of special privilege..."

Everyone: We understand, we all understand!
In the video.

Lu Wen is going through security.

After seeing his identification, the security guard at the VIP lane politely asked him to wait.

It was clear that Lu Wen panicked on the spot.

They even considered taking their documents back and leaving.

But it was rejected.

Then he stood there looking flustered, letting the people behind him pass first.

Two airport police officers arrived shortly afterward.

Show him your identification.

"Lu Wen, right? We are from the capital... Please come with us, and we appreciate your cooperation."

Lu Wen looked at the airport police who appeared in front of him.

My legs went weak on the spot.

That's all for the video.

Everyone, however, thoroughly enjoyed watching it.

"Serves you right!" Li Qingqing sneered. "Going in once and still not learning a lesson."

“He certainly deserved it. According to the information I’ve received, he was the main instigator in this incident,” Guo Qingsong said.

Song Dao shook his head, too lazy to say another word.

Just then, Li Qingqing's phone rang. She picked it up, glanced at it, and said, "The director of the Spring Festival Gala..."

Then we picked it up.

"Hello, Director Sun."

"Tongtong's condition..."

She subconsciously glanced at Zhong Yutong, who was holding Kong Xi's arm and laughing carefree at Yan Yu's video call.

Then he said, "She's alright, just a little frightened. Yes, all her commercial performances have indeed been suspended. Yes, that's what I was thinking too. Let her rest for a while. It's really inconvenient and unsafe for her to go out recently. What if the other party wants to retaliate?"

The Spring Festival Gala... I think it should be fine, right?

I'll ask her later; that should be okay.

But Director Sun, if I may ask you privately, after something like this, is it still convenient for her to appear on the Spring Festival Gala?

At this moment, Zhong Yutong looked up and stared at Li Qingqing with some nervousness.

Everything else is irrelevant to her; commercial performances, company annual meetings... she can do without them all.

She was already a big internet celebrity and didn't lack money.

But the Spring Festival Gala is truly different.

I still want to participate.

"Is everything alright? Okay, okay, thank you Director Sun, and thank you to the leaders of our station. Okay, okay, I will pass on this good news in a timely manner!"

Li Qingqing hung up the phone with a smile and looked at everyone, saying, "Director Sun said that Tongtong did nothing wrong and was very brave. The station leaders are all on our side."

Guo Qingsong laughed and said, "Tongtong did nothing wrong!"

Zhong Yutong breathed a sigh of relief and bowed to Li Qingqing and Guo Qingsong, saying, "Thank you, Sister Qing and Sister Guo."

Guo Qingsong said, "You should thank your master and President Lin and President Yan. They were more anxious than anyone else when this happened."

Zhong Yutong chuckled: "Thank you all. I won't be so impulsive in the future."

Yan Yu: "No, what are you afraid of? If you encounter something like this again, just give me..."

Lin Fei covered her mouth: "Alright, stop talking. Girls need to protect themselves when they're out. What if they get taken advantage of?"

Song Dao looked at everyone and said, "It's alright now. Let's go. Let's get together at my place tonight."

Guo Qingsong looked troubled: "I think I'll pass. There's still a follow-up to be done on this matter."

Li Qingqing also refused: "You guys go ahead, I need to stay with President Guo and keep an eye on things."

Song didn't insist, nodded, and led Lin Fei, Yan Yu, Kong Xi, and Zhong Yutong back to Qin Garden.

……

Just when everyone thought the matter was settled and could be put to rest for the time being.

It was a little after 8 p.m. that evening.

Another shocking piece of gossip has surfaced online!
#Jin Mingde, the young master of Jinpeng Group, has been arrested#
This trending topic quickly rose to the top of the headlines.

If it weren't for today's incident, this kind of thing probably wouldn't even be trending on social media.

But nowadays, "Little Boss Jin" is a very famous figure.

Almost all netizens know that Jinpeng Group has such a good-for-nothing young master.

Therefore, this news went viral as soon as it was released.

The main topic of the trending search was also a secretly filmed video.

The ultra-wide-angle video was pointed directly at Jin Mingde, and at the two scantily clad bunny girls beside him.

However, the girl's face and chest were blurred in the video.

The scene was noisy, but you could still hear the conversations of the group inside.

The video also thoughtfully includes subtitles.

The conversation between these people caused an uproar among countless netizens!
"I knew this guy was no good, how could he dare to drug me?"

"There are almost no good people in this group. They all talk about being actors, and their arrogant sense of superiority is disgusting!"

"A bunch of beasts! You drugged me, huh? You've got guts! You've all been arrested!"

"What a bunch of trash."

"This is outrageous! Why censor these people's faces?"

"I'm really scared for Zhong Yutong!"

"Wow, who filmed this video?! That's amazing!"

"The person who filmed this is a true hero!"

"Really awesome!"

"I didn't expect there to be a sequel to this story."

Song Dao and others, who were having a meal at Qin Yuan's house, were also a little confused when they saw this trending topic.

Even Zhong Yutong couldn't hold back anymore: "Who filmed this video? I vaguely remember the previous one, but this one shouldn't be the same person, right?"

Kong Xi also looked puzzled: "People who go to bars and hang out together are probably close friends. Doing this feels like they're trying to destroy this person. It feels satisfying, but it's also quite scary."

At this moment, Yan Yu said calmly, "Internal strife."

The group immediately looked at her.

Yan Yu said, "The business world is like a battlefield. The appearance of this video can only mean that the previous video was not, as many people said, a vlog to record a meeting with a celebrity, but rather a pre-prepared one."

Lin Fei: "Did you know beforehand that Jin Mingde would lose his temper?"

Yan Yu said, "Highly likely."

Song Dao couldn't help but shake his head: "I really didn't expect that."

In addition to the video, there was also a commentary text in the trending topics on Toutiao.

They said this group was researching how to drug Kong Xi, how to lure her out, and even how to take revenge on Zhong Yutong as well.

Some people couldn't stand it anymore and exposed the incident, while others chose to call the police.

Then, police found a large quantity of illegal drugs at the residences of Jin Mingde and several others.

Jinpeng is a non-listed family business, so this won't affect its stock price.

However, the series of incidents has dealt a somewhat serious blow to the brand image.

Emotional resonance is something that defies logic.

When people thought Zhong Yutong had a problem, labels like "violent woman," "iron palm water-skimming," and "spoiled diva" instantly weighed down on her like mountains.

After it was confirmed that there was no problem, praise such as "well done", "super brave goddess", and "not afraid of power" came one after another.

It seems that Jinpeng Group will have a really tough time cleaning up its act this time.

Following this trending topic, calls to "boycott Jinpeng Group" have begun to emerge online.

At this point, there's absolutely no need for Song to do anything to push things along.

Those competitors of Jinpeng will certainly not let go of such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Even if the business districts along the coast band together, no one dares to confront this boiling public opinion.

Princess Linchuan, the eldest sister, still wields considerable influence in the business world.

Especially after she expressed her desire to take over in the past two years.

There are plenty of people willing to provide her with information.

Just over ten minutes after they saw this trending topic, someone proactively sent Yan Yu a message.

The whole thing became clear!

"Those who targeted Jin Mingde were his half-brothers and sisters!"

Zhong Yutong and Kong Xi both showed excited expressions, as if they were watching the drama unfold.

Even Lin Fei couldn't help but feel a little curious.

Song asked, "What's going on? Is it really an internal family feud?"

Yan Yu nodded: "Jin Peng's CEO, Mr. Jin, has been married three times. His first wife gave birth to one son and two daughters, all of whom are currently holding senior management positions within the group."

The second wife has two sons and a daughter, and they also work in the group, each managing their own area.

Jin Mingde is the child of Mr. Jin's current wife.

Although he was the least capable, he was the most favored.

Rumors suggest that Mr. Jin is planning to groom his youngest son as his future successor.

His older brothers and sisters were all furious.

The previous video was recorded by his stepmother's daughter.

Asking us for a million only shows that they know how to manage their money, understand our needs, and are just trying to squeeze some money out of us.

But even if we hadn't paid, the video would most likely have been given to us for free.

The video circulating online shows that one of his older brothers bribed one of Jin Mingde's henchmen.

The process is actually quite simple.

That lackey took a plane and fled last night.

Everyone: "..."

Zhong Yutong couldn't help but exclaim, "My God, I've only ever seen this kind of infighting within wealthy families on TV before. I never thought it would actually happen."

Kong Xi glanced cautiously at her two older sisters and thought to herself, "If I ever have a baby for my master, I definitely can't stay at home."

I have to go out and make money!

And I must raise my child properly; I absolutely cannot let this happen to my child.

too frightening.

The cat with the somersaults is very self-aware. Not to mention Yan Yu, who is a daughter of a super-rich family, even Fei Jie can't compete with her!

Yan Yu glanced at Kong Xi and said, "What are you afraid of? This won't happen to us."

Zhong Yutong: "..."

No, sister, I'm still here!

Lin Fei glanced at Yan Yu and thought to herself, "There's not even a hint of pregnancy yet, what's the point of saying this?"
That being said, these kinds of things really need to be discussed in advance.

It seems that such a problem will not occur between her and Yan Yu.

Yan Yan's family, in particular, is far more capable than Teacher Song.

Having a child means inheriting the Linchuan Group.

But what about my child and Xixi's child?

We should divide things up in advance, so that decades later, we don't end up in a huge mess over something like this.

The excitement didn't stop there that night.

The last big scandal of the year, as netizens have been talking about, is still unfolding.

It's about ten o'clock in the evening.

Zhong Yutong was taken to Kong Xi's house.

While Lin Fei and Yan Yu were chatting with Song Dao in the bedroom on the hidden floor, another news story broke online and quickly became a trending topic.

Lu Wen has been arrested again!

This wasn't something they leaked.

At the time, many people witnessed him being taken away by airport police.

Someone took a photo on the spot.

Lu Wen's identity was quickly exposed.

Countless netizens almost burst out laughing.

"No, this guy, I really don't know what to say about him. Although I don't sympathize with him at all, he's really unlucky!"

"He's only been out for a short time, and he's already back in? Last time he got himself into trouble because of Song Dao, and he hasn't learned his lesson at all this time?"

"Hahahaha, that's hilarious! I'm totally convinced. Nobody would wade into the same river twice. Lu Wen: I don't believe it!"

"I never expected that this guy was the mastermind behind it all. He's only been out for a few days and he's already going back in."

"I just feel great! People like that deserve to go to jail! If Zhong Yutong hadn't recorded that conversation, she would have been ruined!"

"Look at Lu Wenna Sima's expression in the photo, it's hilarious."

"Having already learned their lesson once, they certainly won't learn from it. Who can they blame?"

Subsequently, more and more people on the internet reported that people from a certain entertainment company had been arrested.

Things have developed to the point where they are beyond anyone's control.

Many people have also truly realized the country's zero-tolerance attitude towards cyberbullying.

……

a few days later.

Zhong Yutong, who is currently recuperating at home, released the song "Rose Boy" on Jingting Music without any prior publicity.

She's been incredibly popular lately!

He even subtly surpassed Song Dao, who had been deliberately keeping a low profile during this period!

Therefore, as soon as the song was released, it quickly rose to the top five on the charts.

This also sparked a very heated discussion.

In just one day, the comment section for the song "Listen to Music" received over 100,000 messages!

"Thank you, sister, and thank you, Teacher Song. I'm so sad I could cry. I never thought you would speak up for our group. I'm someone people would say has a problem with my sexual orientation. To put it simply, I'm a bit effeminate and like boys. I also suffer from severe depression. Over the years, I've tried to end my life countless times. I never thought that someone so famous would tell me that I'm not wrong... Really, I still can't stop crying."

“I was bullied because of my appearance since I was a child. Unlike other people who are bullied, I fight very fiercely, so I never get depressed. So what if I look like a girl? I'm happy with it! But Zhong Yutong's song still touched my heart, because no matter how fierce I am, I can't completely ignore those strange looks.”

"Is 'Yongzhi' a pseudonym? It must be referring to the student who attempted suicide a few years ago because of this. Sigh, really, I never thought that a small group like mine would actually get attention from Teacher Song. Thank you, and thank you Zhong Yutong, you're really great. I saw what happened a few days ago, I support you!"

"'Yongzhi' doesn't refer to a specific person, but to many people like him. Many of the guys upstairs said it's a niche group, but that's not true. People like us, the so-called effeminate men, are everywhere! In any school, even in every class, there are probably some. We don't want to be like that either. Our appearance and voice are given to us by our parents, not something we can choose..."

"I cried while listening to this song. It's about this group, but it's not just about this group. Everyone who is bullied should bravely stand up and stop fighting amongst themselves! Don't fight amongst yourself! Don't fight amongst yourself! Fight alongside yourself like Zhong Yutong! When faced with bullying, fight back directly!"

"Which rose has no thorns? The best revenge is beauty." Hearing these two lines, I couldn't stop crying. People who don't understand our group will never understand that kind of pain.

Many people who were not familiar with groups who were bullied because of their sexual orientation or appearance were deeply moved by these comments.

However, in the comments section of this song, countless people have given this group the greatest encouragement and support.

"The most beautiful bloom is the counterattack!"

"It's none of your business if you want to be beautiful."

"It's almost 2028, how come there are still so many idiots who look down on people?"

"Anyone who attacks another person based on their body, appearance, and privacy is trash, absolutely trash!"

"Tongtong has shown us with her actions that we must learn to fight back resolutely against bullying!"

"The person upstairs is right, but you also need to protect yourself."

Kind people are ultimately the majority.

Zhong Yutong's song quickly gained a huge influence online.

As one netizen commented, this song actually tells the story of the entire bullied community!
Its timing was perfect, given the previous controversy, making it exceptionally significant.

Even major official media outlets reprinted the song, praising it highly and also commending the Earth Foundation, a mysterious and low-profile organization.

At the same time, we call on all sectors of society to face up to some special groups in real life.

The Xia Kingdom doesn't follow the Western concept of demons and monsters, but it never lacks love for those who truly need care.

The release of this song has also made Zhong Yutong, who has been "unemployed at home" recently, very famous.

Those commercial performances and various events that had been turned down have contacted Fei Yang Music again, raising their prices and hoping that Zhong Yutong can participate.

At the same time, more merchants and enterprises, including top live-streaming e-commerce hosts from Audiovisual Show, have also joined in.

Zhong Yutong is incredibly popular right now!

In response, Li Qingqing also sought Zhong Yutong's opinion from the company.

Zhong Yutong politely declined their offer.

With the Spring Festival Gala rehearsals just around the corner, she and Kong Xi have been inseparable these past few days, and she's been having a very comfortable time together.

All activities are to be postponed until after the new year.

……

Song finally accepted the invitation to this year's Spring Festival Gala.

There was no other way; the other party had to bring out his sister.

Sister Zhou called him personally, saying that since they were spending the New Year in Beijing anyway, they weren't going anywhere else.

"Mom and Dad said that you can come over on New Year's Eve. If Feifei and Yan Yan have time, they can come together too."

So Song thought for a moment and said, "Then I might as well bring a few more people with me."

This caused Sister Zhou to misunderstand.

"Huh? Bring a few more? Two aren't enough for you to handle?"

After Song Dao gave a somewhat guilty explanation, Zhou Qian finally understood what had happened.

"Okay, then bring all those kids over after your show on New Year's Eve. I'm not on duty this year, so I'll cook and make dumplings with Mom, Dad, and Yan Yan to wait for you. It'll be more fun with more people!"

Having said all that, Song had no other choice.

He would visit his godparents every ten days or so whenever he was in Beijing.

Now he is so confident in the entertainment industry that as long as he doesn't bully others, he is not afraid of any attacks from the outside world.

On one hand, it comes from their own family's good looks; on the other hand, it's actually the relationship with their godparents.

After hanging up the phone, he sent the message to his family of three, and also mentioned the misunderstanding that Sister Zhou had made.

Yan Yu: Hahaha, that's hilarious! Aren't you going to tell our sister Xi Xi about this?

Lin Fei: Let's not talk about it. It's best if we keep this to ourselves.

Yan Yu: We'll find out sooner or later. My godparents have been waiting to hold their grandson for ages!

Lin Fei: ...

Song Dao was ridiculed by his two girlfriends, but he had nothing to say.

There are indeed more than two women around him.

There are three and a half now.

Fei Bao, Yan Bao, and the somersaulting cat, that half is Han Ling.

There have been a lot of things happening lately, so I didn't want to bother you, Little Actress.

Otherwise, I would have messaged him already to tell him: I'm sober now, Teacher Song...

In addition, there is now a "reserve" position.

After that incident, Zhong Yutong's attitude towards him changed significantly.

After being rejected by him, she quickly threw herself into her work, and when she saw him again, she successfully restored their relationship to that of "mentor and student".

But in the last few days, because they live nearby, she has been staying at Kong Xi's house and they can see each other frequently.

The girl looked at him evasively.

The cat also told him privately: Master, Tongtong really fell in love with you. She told me that being able to be bathed in such a ray of light during the darkest time of her life makes everything else seem insignificant.

This matter appears to have been resolved perfectly.

The young master of Jinpeng Group was completely ruined by his older brothers and sisters working together.

No matter how angry Mr. Jin is, he can't change the fact that a son with a tainted past can't be the heir.

The various competitors suffered heavy losses and setbacks.

Lu Wen's second attempt at returning to the fold ended in tragedy when he died before achieving his goal, a truly unfortunate end.

Zhong Yutong herself was not affected at all; in fact, her status and reputation were greatly enhanced.

Now her performance fees even surpass those of Sun Meiqi, the rising star!

In fact, Zhong Yutong, this smart girl, knew very well what was going on.

If she hadn't been in the Faiyang Symphony, and if her master hadn't been so outspoken but extremely protective of his own, she wouldn't have been able to achieve this.

If you switch companies, the best outcome will probably be that this matter is minimized and eventually resolved.

Who would go to such lengths to help her?
Actually, it's not that bad. For other companies, if someone tries to cut down their cash cow, they will definitely fight back fiercely.

But for Zhong Yutong, there are no "what ifs" in her world.

All she knows is that her mentor was the biggest contributor to her transformation from an internet celebrity to a singer.

From a singer to a popular singer, it all stemmed from his mentor's strong support.

Then, when she was being bullied, it was her master who appeared in front of her in a private jet.

Seriously, no girl can resist this kind of pampering.

Even a man with "permanent" genitals doesn't actually have that many voices of rejection deep down about this matter.

Even if it still exists, it gradually becomes weaker.

After all, with great power comes great responsibility, doesn't it?
The reason we're still in this tug-of-war state is simply that, as a mature man, I don't want to be a womanizer like I was in my youth, just like the lyrics of the song "Rogue" say: "I've had many women."

Then one by one, the women around him will "awaken" and turn away.

If it's someone who's purely after money or following him because of connections in the industry, that's understandable.

He has neither.

What I fear most is that it's because of love.

Emotional debts are too hard to repay.

After seeing the recent online uproar about the internal family feud within the Jinpeng Group, Song Dao has become even more cautious about such matters.

Unfortunately, the girls around me were all stubborn and inflexible.

Just like the big shots like Liu Yong and Su Shi in his time, wherever he went, no matter how old he was, there were young and beautiful girls who wanted to throw themselves into his arms.

In this world, in this era, even without publicly identifying the authors of those novels, he has already become a young genius in people's eyes, comparable to the greatest talents of ancient times.

The clever young actress even sent him a message: "Brother, don't be afraid. We won't get married. I have plenty of money. Something like what happened with Jinpeng Group won't happen."

Yes, they've all learned to "answer first."

In this state of mind, on New Year's Day 2028.

Song Dao suddenly started listening to music and released a new song.

Laughing at the Wind and Clouds

It quickly rose to the top of its own website and major charts.

This carefree song, combined with recent events, has not only been wildly popular but has also sparked particularly heated discussions.

"Dog Bro has grown up too fast. Listening to this song, a voice in my mind actually came to mind: He is so young, yet he has already become a real big shot!"

"This song is so good, I love it so much! Dog Bro should do this. Even though you're a billionaire, you should still take care of us fans and sing us a song!"

"Haha, having a billionaire sing for you all the time? That's great! That feels pretty good!"

"From the music industry to the film and television industry, I've weathered all kinds of attacks and storms, so I can truly look on with a smile."

"I've noticed that Brother Dog has been really into Cantonese songs lately, and this song is indeed very good. But could you perhaps play a few more songs in the style of your early career?"

"The old Dog Bro is gone forever. I really miss the Dog Bro who used to stream!"

"I miss the days when I'd hang out with a bunch of big shots in the industry and sing karaoke at the dinner table!"

"Don't even think about it. Brother Gou is already a billionaire, a real big boss. It's already impressive that he can still come out and sing!"

……

In Fei Yang's office.

Song Dao was chatting with Fang Zexi.

To be precise, it was during our conversation just now, after he handed Fang Zexi the sheet music book containing many songs he had written.

This older man was completely immersed in the moment.

(End of this chapter)