The sweetest in the entertainment industry

Chapter 378 Cruel people
Gu Lanxi has always been a ruthless person; anyone who messes with her knows what's going on.

However, she always wore that gentle and kind facade when she was out in the world, and no matter what she said or did, she seemed extremely harmless.

Even if she simply posted on Weibo, first saying that she would deal with those who were messing with her, then reminding her fans not to blindly follow her example and to prioritize safety, and finally going all out by calling on her fans to boycott stalkers, paparazzi, and marketing accounts, it was quite swift, ruthless, and accurate.

But in the eyes of fans, even a rabbit will bite when cornered.

Her older female fans, in particular, felt incredibly sorry for her.
Look at what's happened to the child! He's still worried about his fans' safety; he's such a good boy.

[Baby, ouch, did your hair hurt from being pulled? Don't be afraid, don't be afraid~]

[Don't worry, Xi Bao, starting today, we will consciously boycott those unscrupulous marketing accounts and won't give them even a second glance!]

Is it safe now? Are you still stuck at the airport?

……

The comfort and encouragement from fans warmed my heart.

But she only looked at it for a moment before exiting Weibo.

She has a lot of things to do and doesn't have time to interact with her fans.

Upon receiving the commission, the law firm immediately secured the evidence as quickly as possible and held a meeting to discuss how to draft the complaint.

As is customary, when such a situation arises, the first step is usually to issue a lawyer's letter, demanding that the individuals involved delete the false statements on various social media platforms and apologize.

But Gu Lanxi wanted to make an example of someone this time and didn't intend to let them off easily.

Some of those people were paid to smear her, while others were just trying to capitalize on the increased traffic. Among them were also busybodies who simply enjoyed the excitement and mindlessly posted. As soon as Gu Lanxi posted on Weibo, Lu Nanting reposted it, and everyone saw it.

Fearing retaliation from the two, everyone was uneasy and waited anxiously for the lawyer's letter.

They waited until noon but it still hadn't arrived.

The group immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

It's no wonder they were careless; celebrities getting mobbed at airports happens all the time. If someone hasn't been mobbed, you can't say they're famous.

Many people make a lot of noise but accomplish little.

After all, it's not a serious crime. At most, the person will be detained for a few days, apologize, and fined. But to go through all that trouble for months or even a year or two is too costly and not worth it at all.

This wave of attention was enormous. Besides rational fans, there were also unsuspecting passersby who, seeing her harsh words but actually making no move, started to have second thoughts.

Thus, the offensive, which had briefly paused, intensified once again.

Anything posted online can easily become exaggerated and absurd, like a tiger being spread by three people.

It wasn't until lunch break that a well-known lawyer specializing in entertainment industry lawsuits posted a video on Douyin (TikTok).

The video is only a few seconds long, but even though it's already noon, the entire office is still full of people working at their desks.

Even in the dead of winter, they were all working up a fever, and you could tell how incredibly motivated they were just by looking at the screen.

The copywriting is brilliant: [A dream team of 30 lawyers is on the move again!]

This law firm has a very famous team of 30 lawyers. The last time they went viral was when they represented a case involving a pyramid scheme in the entertainment industry.

The large number of parties involved is why so many people were needed.

Some people suspected Gu Lanxi, but this is really not a big case, and it's not worth hiring a team of this caliber.

But if it wasn't her, then who would have gotten into trouble?
Those who do bad things are not without a guilty conscience, but when faced with the possibility of disaster on one side and the readily available benefits on the other, they never hesitate to choose.

This was the first time Feng Lu had witnessed firsthand how a boss handles a crisis.

Despite being seething with anger, she remained calm, soothing Lu Nanting's emotions while arranging for her agent to handle the public relations crisis. While contacting law firms to sign contracts online and customize litigation strategies, she also reminded Lu Nanting to quickly book the next available flight to Hangzhou. Once the flight was booked, she even personally contacted President Zhong to postpone the meeting.

Afterwards, he even called the police in the ten minutes or so before boarding.

It's not usually that noticeable; at most, you just feel that she's very capable and can handle anything perfectly.

You only realize how important it is to have an emotionally stable boss when you actually encounter problems.

Gu Lanxi was very angry this time, not because someone had insulted her.

These rumors are the kind that are easy to clarify; they're child's play for her.

What angered her most was that these people systematically blocked her offline and even attempted to provoke her with physical altercations.

This behavior directly crossed her psychological bottom line. This time, she must send the organizer to jail to make an example of him.

Therefore, her request to the law firm was to characterize this incident as an organized and premeditated act of terrorism that disrupted public order and infringed upon her personal safety, and that those who led the smear campaign against her and were paid to do so were not innocent.

Rather than filing separate, isolated complaints, linking these individuals together as a single organization would likely result in harsher sentences.

The four were protected by security personnel and hid in an office at the airport. A crowd of people blocked the way outside, and no amount of persuasion could get them to leave. In the end, they were all arrested by the airport police on charges of disturbing public order.

Gu Lanxi changed into a long black down jacket, put on a mask and sunglasses, and quickly boarded the plane with her entourage under the protection of security personnel.

Because she bought the tickets too late, the four of them were not seated together, and she could only get economy class tickets. After Gu Lanxi sat down, she wore a mask and goggles the whole time and slept there.

People around her kept pretending to look at her casually, and some even took pictures of her without her consent, so she didn't even eat lunch.

By the time we landed, it was already past one o'clock.

The company isn't safe right now either. Many people have come after hearing the news and are waiting at the entrance of the park. There are even people setting up telephoto cameras on the roof of the building next to the company. Gu Lanxi can't go over to the meeting at all.

Gu Lanxi took a deep breath, afraid that her husband at home would be furious, so she didn't dare to tell him about the situation here.

After exiting the airport through the VIP channel, Zhong Zhihong, dressed like a thief and bundled up tightly, came to pick her up and then took her directly to a hotel near the company.

"Boss, in this situation, I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you to attend the afternoon meeting online. I've booked the entire rooftop of the hotel, and I'll arrange for people to take turns guarding the passageways. Things will be fine once these next couple of days are over."

Gu Lanxi was incredibly exhausted, but on the surface she still appeared calm and composed.

She smiled and nodded, glancing at the reassuring blue and white stripes above the door next door, and gave him an approving look.

"President Zhong is indeed very reliable in handling matters."

Even the most insane person wouldn't dare gather in front of the police station.

As long as she stays in the hotel quietly, there shouldn't be any problems for the next couple of days.

After all, her house didn't collapse; it was just a misunderstanding.

Those who went hiking with her became increasingly anxious upon seeing the trending topic. They wanted to go online to help clarify the situation, but Gu Lanxi anticipated their thoughts and reassured everyone in the group chat, asking them to remain silent and not provide material for criminals.

She spoke kindly, protecting everyone's privacy, which moved everyone deeply, but also made them feel guilty. They apologized to her because the whole thing was caused by their children posting the photos online.

Gu Lanxi has never lacked suitors since she was a child. Being pursued by several people at the same time is nothing unusual for her.

Those people didn't know who she was, and they posted her photos online without intending to harm her, so she naturally wouldn't hold it against them.

Zhong Zhihong prepared lunch early, but didn't even have time to eat before returning to the company to prepare for the afternoon meeting. He also sent a vice president and two secretaries over to help her with chores.

Gu Lanxi finished her meal quickly, and after the bodyguards had thoroughly checked the room, she swiftly changed into a business suit, applied light makeup, and then went to the hastily arranged conference room to announce the start of the meeting.

The holiday is over, and tomorrow is another workday. For me, it makes no difference. Do you guys experience post-holiday syndrome and not want to go back to work or school?