Huayu 2021: Isn’t he in the technology field?

Chapter 280 Swift and Decisive Actions to Avenge You

At 7 p.m., the early winter night in Beijing was bitterly cold. Wang Yibo, wrapped in a thick down jacket, sat in his van. The light from his phone screen reflected the furrowed brow on his face as he irritably scrolled through trending topics filled with vulgar language.

The assistant carefully observed his expression, not daring to utter a sound.

"What about President Du... or do you mean we don't need to worry about him?"

Wang Yibo's voice carried a suppressed frustration.

"This is such an ugly mess, especially on Jiang Qing's side..."

"What Mr. Du means is..."

The assistant's voice was very low, almost drowned out by the sound of the car's heater.

"Whether the celebrity is held accountable for their fans' actions depends on who they are. Someone of Jiang Qing's stature doesn't have time to bother with such trivial matters in the fan circle. Besides, the law doesn't punish the masses. We can just wait for the hype to die down naturally. President Du even said that this wave of hype... isn't actually a bad thing for us."

"Not a bad thing?"

Wang Yibo suddenly looked up and stared at him.

"You call this not a bad thing? You've really offended Jiang Qing. Does he think he'll take this lying down? The fans are hurling such nasty insults at him now. What if he really takes it to heart..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but his assistant understood the unspoken concerns he had.

Offending a young tech upstart who possesses cutting-edge AI technology, has connections spanning both the technology and entertainment industries, and can even get numerous celebrities to promote their shows, could have consequences far beyond simply losing some resources if the other party takes it seriously.

But since his ideas were similar to the company's, Jiang Qing had no time to bother with them.
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Meanwhile, in a high-end apartment in Shanghai, Xiao Zhan was pacing back and forth anxiously.

The phone was tossed on the sofa, its screen still lit, displaying a message from the agent in the studio's small group chat.

"President Long and President Gai are of the same mind: handle it quietly. It's a spontaneous act by the fans. If we force our way in, it will only make us look guilty. Someone of Jiang Qing's status wouldn't lower herself to argue with her fans. Don't worry."

"Don't worry my ass!"

Xiao Zhan couldn't help but let out a low growl and grabbed his phone.

"The fans are attacking Jiang Qing himself! Spreading rumors that his company falsified data! Photoshopping those kinds of pictures! Is this something that shouldn't be taken lightly?"

He jabbed the screen hard, as if that would expose the agent and the two bosses' wishful thinking that the law wouldn't punish everyone.

"If he really gets angry, he could just flick a finger..."

He grabbed a handful of his hair in frustration, a strong sense of unease rising within him.

Jiang Qing's composure in Peach Blossom Village, as well as his recent public statements, gave Jiang Qing a feeling that this person was definitely not a good person.

This silence now is more like the stillness before a storm.

The core members of both studios harbored similar wishful thinking to varying degrees.

When it comes to fan wars, isn't it always all bark and no bite?

Even if Jiang Qing is powerful, can she really sue tens of thousands of fans?

How much does it cost?

How bad will the impact be?

He can't do it!

Some even privately believe that the buzz generated by this online feud has a mitigating effect on the negative impact of their idol's poor performance in their new drama.

Look, even Jiang Qing has to give our artists a wide berth!
Driven by this wishful thinking, both studios opted for the easiest approach: playing dead and letting their fans fight it out on the sidelines.

However, things did not turn out as they had hoped.

The change came without warning, yet it was swift and unexpected.

At 8 p.m. sharp, the staff at Xiao Zhan's studio responsible for public opinion monitoring saw a series of glaring red alerts suddenly pop up on their computer screens.

His hand trembled, and he almost spilled coffee on the keyboard. When he opened the page, his face turned deathly pale.

"Brother Liu! Something...something terrible has happened!"

His voice cracked, and he cried out to his supervisor in terror.

Almost simultaneously, Wang Yibo's studio office area was also in an uproar.

"What's going on?! Our Weibo accounts are experiencing widespread abnormalities! We're being alerted that we're involved in copyright infringement lawsuits?!"

"Mine too! I can't log in!"

"Look at the official Weibo account of Wuwen Technology! And... there are several other official media Weibo accounts too!!"

On the internet, the chaotic Weibo platform suddenly experienced a brief respite, followed by... an even bigger catastrophe!

Wuwen Technology's official Weibo account released a statement at 9:00 AM that was coldly worded and packed with information:
Wuwen Technology's Solemn Statement and Legal Action Announcement Regarding Malicious Infringement by Internet Users

"Recently, our founder and CEO, Mr. Jiang Qing, has been subjected to prolonged, continuous, and large-scale malicious insults, defamation, and personal attacks by some internet users."

"The relevant infringing remarks are vulgar and offensive, and have spread widely, causing serious damage to Mr. Jiang Qing's personal reputation and social image, and also seriously polluting the cyberspace."

"Through the application of big data tracking and analysis and blockchain evidence preservation technology by our technical department, we have now completed the identification, behavior tracking and electronic evidence preservation of the first batch of 10,387 serious and conclusive infringing accounts (see Appendix 1 for the ID list) (see Appendix 2 for relevant technical explanations and compliance explanations of the evidence collection process)."

Our company hereby solemnly declares:

1. Effective immediately, a special legal team will be formed to initiate legal proceedings against all infringing account holders listed in Appendix 1, regardless of their geographical location, in accordance with the Cybersecurity Law and other relevant laws and regulations, and resolutely pursue their civil liability for compensation.

2. Our company has completed full-chain evidence preservation (including deletion of content) for all inappropriate remarks made by the relevant infringing accounts on the platforms involved, such as Weibo, Douyin, and Douban. If the platforms fail to fulfill their content review and handling obligations in a timely manner, they will bear joint liability.

3. This list is only the first batch. For other persistent infringers, our company will continue to collect evidence and file additional lawsuits in batches. The internet is not a lawless zone; all violations will be prosecuted without exception!

Attachment 1: [First Batch of 10,387 Encrypted List of Infringing Account IDs (Hash Value Verification File)]
Appendix 2: [White Paper on Techniques for Collecting Evidence of Infringing Speech and its Legal Basis]
This statement was like a depth charge, instantly silencing the entire internet and then unleashing an even bigger storm!

"More than 10,000 IDs?! Sue them directly?! Are they crazy?"

"My god... Wuwen Technology is serious! They're really suing them!"

"The attachment also includes a technical white paper... Isn't this just flexing their muscles? It's definitely flexing their muscles! It's terrifying!"

"Jiang Shen is awesome! This is a true dimensional reduction attack! Using technology and law to crush all monsters and demons!"

……

The netizens in the comments section all felt like they had never seen anything like it before.

However, this was only the first wave of impact.

Within ten minutes of Wuwen Technology's statement, as if it had been rehearsed, several major state media outlets simultaneously issued statements on their official Weibo accounts.

Cyberspace Administration of China: A clean and healthy cyberspace is everyone's responsibility. Some so-called "top-tier" celebrities lack effective guidance and restraint for their fan base, condoning or even tacitly allowing fans to engage in cyberbullying in the name of "love," disrupting order, damaging social atmosphere, violating professional ethics, and failing to live up to societal expectations! Platforms and artist teams must earnestly assume their primary responsibilities! We support legal rights protection and resolutely resist cyberbullying! Let's create a clean and healthy cyberspace!
China Youth Daily: Can Idols Remain Silent When Fans Violate Their Principles? When fans defend their idols in extreme ways, the idol's silence is tantamount to condoning it! An artist's value lies not only in their work but also in their social responsibility and positive influence as a public figure. The market will make its own choices regarding artists who violate moral standards and conduct! Artists must set a good example for their fans!

People's Daily Commentary: Online hostility must not be allowed to continue; the sword of the rule of law must be held high. Whoever violates the law and infringes upon the legitimate rights and interests of others will pay the price. Technology assists in safeguarding rights, demonstrating the progress of the rule of law and providing new ideas for eradicating persistent online problems. We support legitimate rights protection actions and look forward to a clean and healthy cyberspace! Regulate and govern the internet according to law!

State media intervened, pointing the finger at the "top-tier celebrities" for their "immoral and unethical behavior" and "indulgence of fans"!
Although Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo were not directly named, at this critical juncture, even a fool would know who they were referring to!

Moreover, the severity of the attitude was unprecedented!

At the same time, every corner of the internet seemed to be instantly ignited by an invisible hand.

Countless old materials, including dark histories that had long been whitewashed or suppressed by fans, have erupted like a geyser, appearing precisely in the trending positions of major forums and social media platforms.

Screenshots of Xiao Zhan's inappropriate remarks during his early days as an ordinary person (with timestamps and original links).

An in-depth review of the Wang Yibo academic fraud incident (with logical loopholes and technical analysis in the so-called clarification).

The two individuals' respective fan groups have been systematically doxxing and cyberbullying other celebrities and ordinary people, and even disrupting social order. For example, there is a collection of irrefutable evidence, including the famous incident of a group of teachers organizing students to support them, with complete details such as time, location, organizer IDs, and chat logs.

Lehua Entertainment has been exposed for repeatedly manipulating public opinion and attacking competitors by exploiting fans' emotions. (The source is unknown, but the details are strikingly similar.)

This information is like a precision-guided missile, overwhelming, clearly organized, and with an outrageously complete chain of evidence!

What's even more frightening is that it spreads extremely quickly, impossible to delete or suppress!

All major platforms seem to have collectively malfunctioned, and those commonly used methods such as "account suspension" and "keyword blocking" have completely failed!
The entire internet was plunged into an unprecedented and immense shock and panic!

The top ten trending topics on Weibo were instantly flooded with related topics.

"Wuwen Technology sues tens of thousands of netizens"
"State media criticizes top leader for moral depravity and indulgence of fans"
Evidence of cyberbullying by Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo's fans has surfaced.
"Lehua Entertainment internal emails leaked"
"True dimensional reduction attack" explodes
Jiang Qing's Counterattack Explodes
The "Internet is not a lawless zone" trend
"Technology-based rights protection" is gaining popularity.
"Listeners feel triumphant"
"Peter Pan Motorcycle Sister is stunned" (a popular phrase)
"Holy crap! What did I just see?! Wuwen Technology just flipped the table?!"

"More than ten thousand IDs! Is this a real lawsuit? Will this case drag on forever? Is Jiang Shen really not afraid of trouble? Is he really angry!"

"State media outlets are all standing up for Jiang Shen! My God, the signal is too obvious! Those two have really kicked a hornet's nest this time!"

"Those dirt files... my god, it's like an archive! When were they collected? Is Wuwen Technology really that terrifying? In just over ten hours?!"

"That's what you call a dimensional reduction attack! Using technology to secure evidence, wielding the law as a weapon, and then getting official media to define the nature of the attack! With this combination of blows, the other side doesn't even have time to react! It's like hammering them straight into the earth's core!"

"The internal emails from Yuehua Entertainment have even surfaced... Du Hua's face must be slapped in the face, right? They think they can get away with it because of the sheer number of people involved? Jiang Shen is showing you with his actions that with me, not one of them can escape!"

"Where are you, you idiot who was so swearing before? Keep swearing! Do you still have your account? Did you receive the lawyer's letter? Hahaha!"

"Listeners, it's like Chinese New Year tonight! Jiang Zemin is mighty! He does the most ruthless things in the most civilized way!"

……

Panic spread like wildfire among Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo's fan groups. Those whose IDs were on the list were terrified, frantically deleting their accounts only to find it was useless. Wuwen's statement said, "Even if they deleted them, we've kept evidence!"

Even those who weren't on the list but had cursed others were trembling with fear, afraid they'd be next in the batch.

The fan groups were either deathly silent or filled with desperate cries and mutual accusations.

The previous slogan of "protecting the older brother" now sounds like a huge irony.

Luyang, Binhu Shuangxi.

The large living room was lit by only one floor lamp, its soft light enveloping a corner of the sofa.

Jiang Qing, dressed in gray pajamas, picked up a glass of water from the coffee table, took a sip, and casually glanced at the television screen next to her, which was playing financial news on mute. She seemed completely unaware of the raging storm outside.

The phone screen lit up; it was a WeChat video request from Zhou Ye.

He swiped to answer the call, and the girl's worried face immediately appeared on the screen.

She seemed to have just taken a shower; her hair was still wet and wrapped in a towel, and her clean-cut face was slightly flushed from the steam, against the backdrop of the warm yellow light of the hotel room.

"Jiang Qing!"

Her voice was a little hurried, with the tension of having just seen the breaking news.

"My God! Your company's announcement! And the official media! And all that negative information! This...this was all arranged by you? Isn't this going too far? Won't this have repercussions?"

Seeing her anxious look, the weariness in Jiang Qing's eyes instantly melted away, replaced by a gentle smile.

He adjusted his posture and brought the phone closer so she could clearly see his face.

"Don't worry, our company's partners are businesses. Although this approach is a bit aggressive, it won't have any impact."

He reassured the girl in a relaxed tone.

"It's alright, the sky won't fall."

"Oh no! It's collapsed! It's absolutely collapsed for those two top celebrities!"

Zhou Ye spoke rapidly, his eyes brimming with excitement, and a sense of relief that came from letting go of his worries.

She felt terrible seeing so many people criticizing Jiang Qing during the day!

"By the way, those official media outlets?"

The girl suddenly seemed to remember something, and stared at him with wide almond-shaped eyes.

"Oh, this."

Jiang Qing feigned realization, as if she were talking about someone else's affairs.

"Chen Duo reported to me that evening that the evidence collection was almost complete, and asked me when I would issue a statement. I said that once the evidence was conclusive, we would proceed according to the procedures. As for official media statements..."

He shrugged slightly, giving an innocent look that said, "It's none of my business."

"Wasn't that an independent judgment by state media based on facts?"

Zhou Ye glared at him from the other end of the screen, with an expression that said, "I don't believe you for a second."

Wuwen Technology just released a thunderous statement, and the official media immediately followed up with their own characterizations. The timing was so precise, who would believe it wasn't pre-arranged?

"But...that's over ten thousand people! Are we really going to sue?"

Her brows were still furrowed, giving off a somewhat unreal feeling.

"How much noise will this cause? Won't it be a big problem?"

In general, when celebrities sue others, it's usually just a symbolic act involving only a few people.

"trouble?"

Jiang Qing smiled, with a calm and composed air about her being in control of the situation.

"The chain of evidence is complete, the evidence collection process was legal, compliant, and technically secure. Our Wuwen Law Firm team isn't just hired for nothing; they excel at handling complicated cases. As for the cost..."

He paused, his tone becoming more serious.

"Let those who hide behind their screens and act recklessly truly experience the cost of their actions. I think that cost is well worth it."

He looked at the girl's still somewhat dazed face on the screen and softened his voice.

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. They're just a bunch of clowns. We need to clean them up to make the environment peaceful. Did I scare you?"

Zhou Ye shook his head, then nodded, and muttered something under his breath.

"I've never seen anything like this before, but..."

Her eyes suddenly lit up, with a hint of excitement.

"Well done! Those people were using really nasty language! They deserved it!"

Jiang Qing was amused by the contrast between her before and after, and couldn't help but shake her head and chuckle.

"Alright, it's nothing serious. Your hair is still wet, go dry it quickly, be careful not to catch a cold."

"Uh-huh!"

Zhou Ye nodded vigorously, a relaxed smile finally appearing on his face.

"Then you... should get some rest too! Don't overwork yourself!"

"it is good."

Jiang Qing smiled and agreed.

After hanging up the video call, the living room returned to silence.

Jiang Qing picked up the remote and casually turned off the TV.

He walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window, where the dazzling lights of Luyang were reflected in his deep eyes.

The phone screen lit up a few more times; it was a briefing from Chen Duo: "Everything is going smoothly. Public opinion is completely on our side. The other side has been completely silenced. After the official media sets the tone, the obstacles to subsequent handling will be greatly reduced."

Jiang Qing glanced at it but did not reply.

He picked up his water glass and slowly took another sip.

The city outside the window was still noisy, but those malicious noises had now been completely shut out by the high technological walls he had built himself.

The thunderous counterattack has already struck; the aftershocks will be quelled by professionals.

For him, this matter was over.

Jiang Qing had just put down her phone when a warm, soft substance pressed against her back, carrying the moist, sweet scent of someone who had just showered.

Meng Ziyi wrapped her arms around his waist from behind, rested her chin on his shoulder, and spoke in a soft, sweet voice with a hint of coquettishness.

"Have you finished talking with Ono?"

"Ah."

Jiang Qing responded, placing his palm over the back of her hand that was wrapped around his waist, his fingertips unconsciously caressing her delicate skin.

"You reacted so strongly this time..."

Meng Ziyi turned his face to the side, his warm breath brushing against his ear.

"Is it because of me?"

Today's events brought back some unpleasant memories for her: those vicious curses, those photoshopped rumors, those dark times...

She knew Jiang Qing was never one to hold grudges, but this time her swift and decisive actions startled her, yet also stirred a secret sweetness within her.

Jiang Qing turned around and looked down to meet those watery, affectionate peach blossom eyes.

The lamplight cast dappled shadows on her eyes, conveying concern and a hint of cautious probing.

A smile curved his lips as he gently pinched her slightly cool cheek.

"Of course, isn't it only right that I stand up for you?"

His girl had been insulted like that by those people, how could he possibly let it go so easily?

The sweetness in Meng Ziyi's heart exploded instantly, like melting honey flowing through her limbs and bones.

She didn't need any further explanation; she tiptoed and offered her red lips, with an irresistible, coquettish air.

"kiss Me!"

Jiang Qing chuckled softly and obediently lowered her head to take the offered softness into her mouth.

The kiss began with a soothing tenderness, but quickly became deep and lingering with Meng Ziyi's passionate response.

The air suddenly became scorching hot, and the night outside the window seemed to begin to churn.

The night has only just begun.

(End of this chapter)