From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

It's not me who's in a hurry right now, but the entire public relations team at Xingyao Media.

Fang Heng must be sitting in the company right now, forcing his PR team to control comments, delete posts, and whitewash the situation overnight, keeping him extremely busy.

But the die was cast, and there was no way to reverse it.

As long as the term appears on the trending search list, the relevant departments will definitely conduct an on-site inspection in accordance with regulations first thing tomorrow morning.

Xingyao Media is accused of tax evasion, illegal contract signings, exploiting artists, and failing to comply with fire safety regulations.

There was a huge mess there; they couldn't withstand any investigation.

I locked the screen, plugged in the charger, and ignored all further public opinion. I got up and went into the bathroom to take a shower.

When I came out of the bathroom, my cousin was still lying cross-legged on the bed, repeatedly refreshing the comment section of the short video.

The more he looked, the more excited he became, staring at me with eyes full of awe.

"Yezi, you're truly amazing! You managed to make all the dirt on Xingyao Media known throughout the city. I admire you from the bottom of my heart!"

I casually grabbed a towel and rubbed my hair, saying in a calm tone, "Even a cornered dog will jump over a wall and bite, let alone a person. When pushed to the brink, they will fight back to protect themselves."

My cousin suddenly let out a long sigh, his eyes filled with self-mockery and desolation.

"In the end, it's because I'm too useless. I was in a daze for the past few years. Not only could I not help you, but I also kept dragging you down and making you suffer along with me."

"Don't say that. If I were in your situation, I might not have done any better. I would dare to go head-to-head with Fang Heng, but I have nothing to lose."

My cousin waved his hand and said, "Alright, Yezi, don't try to comfort me. You're ruthless and quick-witted. From now on, I won't hold you back; I'll follow you completely."

I chuckled softly, avoiding this heavy topic, and instead said:

"Brother, we can't keep spending money on hotels for too long. It's too expensive. Let's pack our bags and move to the courier station store temporarily. That way we can save on rent and reduce our expenses."

My cousin immediately frowned, looking worried: "Can people live inside a courier station?"

"There is a separate rest room at the back of the store, with its own private toilet, but there is no hot water."

After a pause, I added, "But it's so hot right now, taking a cold shower is no problem at all, and it's more than enough for a temporary stop."

My cousin didn't hesitate any longer and immediately nodded: "Okay! We'll move in first thing tomorrow morning. This little hotel is stuffy and expensive; staying here is really unbearable."

That night, I slept exceptionally well and soundly.

It's not blind confidence, but rather that things have come to this point, and anxiety is useless.

Regardless of the final outcome, good or bad, I can only accept it all.

The next morning, I got up and washed up as usual, completely unaffected by the trending topic controversy.

On the other hand, my cousin kept refreshing the short video app's backend data while eating breakfast, and his expression became increasingly agitated.

He abruptly put down the steamed bun, looked up, and said, "Yezi! The hype has completely exploded! That exposé video that got 200,000 likes yesterday has now jumped to over 500,000 likes, and tens of thousands of netizens are ganging up on Xingyao in the comments section!"

I buried my head in my porridge and responded faintly, "Yes, eat well."

"How can you be so calm? This is such a big deal, and you don't seem to care at all?"

"Pay attention, but there's no need to get bogged down in internal phone-related conflicts. The buzz has already started; we don't need to manually manage and amplify it."

My cousin's expression turned serious, and then he asked, "So what are your plans next? Do you have any backup plans? Also, does Fang Heng know that you were the one who orchestrated this?"

"No plans. I don't need to do anything else. Someone will naturally investigate their company."

My cousin's face turned pale instantly, and his voice was panicked: "If he finds out, given his ruthlessness, he will definitely not let you off the hook. He might even retaliate by killing you!"

I chuckled and shook my head: "This is a society governed by law, not a gangster movie. At most, he'll resort to his old tricks, hiring thugs to intimidate you, or targeting the courier station's business with suppression and harassment."

"He's the kind of person you can't afford to mess with, I still don't think it's very safe," my cousin said, still full of worry.

"When soldiers come, we'll deal with them; when water comes, we'll dam it. Just focus on eating."

I appeared calm and composed, but deep down, I couldn't help but harbor a slight concern.

I know better than anyone that once my identity is completely exposed, Fang Heng will never use such low-level tactics against me again.

The previous disturbances and investigations were merely a warning.

Once he's convinced I'm the mastermind, his revenge will escalate dramatically, and he'll stop at nothing to eliminate me completely.

My cousin's words about endangering lives were not an exaggeration.

Therefore, I must seize the time to become stronger and accumulate connections, funds, and confidence.

Right now, I have nothing. In front of a financial tycoon like Fang Heng, I am like an ant.

Only by strengthening ourselves can we have the resources to fight back in the future.

After breakfast, my cousin and I headed straight to the courier station.

The site remains deserted, with very few online and offline parcel delivery and pickup orders.

These past few days I've been dealing with the livestreamers, public opinion, and the investigation controversy, and I haven't had time to expand my customer base. I've been busy cleaning up the mess left by the previous boss.

My cousin and Yang Hao went out to deliver packages together. I sat in front of the counter, reviewing the plans for the future.

Just as I was settling into my thoughts, my cell phone suddenly rang, interrupting my train of thought.

It was Su Qing calling.

After the call connected, her excited voice came from the other end:

"Those videos targeting Fang Heng's company online, were you behind them?"

My heart skipped a beat, and I knew something was wrong.

I never revealed a word of this to anyone, yet she saw right through it.

I lowered my voice and asked, "How did you guess it was me?"

A smug, playful laugh came from the other end of the phone: "This young lady is so clever and perceptive. You asked me about his weaknesses the other day, and then you asked that female anchor out to dinner. Is that so hard to guess?"

I quickly instructed, "Don't tell Fang Heng what happened. This matter can't be exposed. I can only fight back from the shadows now. I have no chance of winning if we confront him openly."

"What, are you scared?" Su Qing teased me on purpose.

I said bluntly, "Nonsense, going head-to-head with him now would be suicide. If we're really going to have a direct confrontation, I'd rather just ram a truck."

Su Qing chuckled at my blunt words: "Don't worry, I couldn't be happier to see him like this. I'm especially happy right now; three teams of investigators from the city have officially moved into Xingyao Media's office area for a thorough investigation."

"Where did you get this inside information?"

"My circle has its own information channels."

Su Qing paused for a moment, then praised, "Speaking of which, you're really amazing. You peeled off Fang Heng's skin without making a sound."

"Then take it as a compliment," I replied casually.

"I don't often praise people, you should remember this auspicious day."

I couldn't help but chuckle. This young lady was unconventional and always acted differently from ordinary people.

The next second, the tone on the other end of the phone suddenly tightened and became extremely serious.

"Let's get down to business. Be prepared."

My heart skipped a beat: "What is it?"

"My parents want to see you."

With a loud bang.

My mind went blank for a moment, and I froze in front of the counter.

I knew all along that by pretending to be her boyfriend, I would eventually have to face Su's parents.

But I never expected it to come so suddenly.