The Rise of a Special Forces Soldier Abandoned by a Wealthy Family
Chapter 80 Campus Turmoil and Hidden Arrows of Public Opinion
Autumn leaves flutter down along the sycamore-lined path at Beijing-Tsinghua University.
This century-old institution of higher learning includes Zeng Lingyu, Teng Fei, and Yan Ruge.
As first-year students, they should be enjoying a wonderful campus life.
Little did they know that they had already become pawns in a game of power and intrigue.
The chess player was Chen Yifeng, a senior in college.
Zeng Lingyu chose to major in international finance.
To get closer to her, Tengfei chose the same major despite his family's objections.
After class that day, Zeng Lingyu was about to go to the library when she was stopped by Zhang Che, a senior from her class.
"Lingyu, our team for the Financial Case Analysis Competition is short one person. Are you interested in joining?"
Zhang Che has a gentle smile and is a well-known talent in the academy.
Upon seeing this, Tengfei, who was not far away, immediately rushed over:
"She's already agreed to join our group!" he said, pulling Zeng Lingyu away.
Zeng Lingyu shook off his hand:
"Tengfei! I haven't decided yet." She then smiled politely at Zhang Che, "Senior, may I take a look at the case study first?"
This scene was witnessed by Chen Yifeng, who was observing from the shadows.
He pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses, a cold smile playing on his lips.
That evening, Chen Yifeng met with Zhang Che in a private room at "Yue Ting Yuan".
"I want you to team up with Zeng Lingyu and act quite intimately with her."
"Especially in the face of takeoff."
"Your getting close to Zeng Lingyu is bound to provoke Tengfei's wrath."
Chen Yifeng swirled his wine glass:
"Don't forget who helped your mother get medical treatment."
Over the next two weeks, Zhang Che met with Zeng Lingyu frequently as planned to discuss the case.
Tengfei always wanted to follow along, but Zeng Lingyu always refused, citing the need to "focus."
On Friday night, the case study team worked overtime in the library's seminar room.
Tengfei bought some late-night snacks to surprise Zeng Lingyu.
But through the glass window, she saw Zhang Che leaning close to Zeng Lingyu, instructing her on how to look at the computer screen.
"Stay away from her!"
Tengfei rushed in and shoved Zhang Che aside.
Zhang Che provoked him as planned:
"Tengfei, Lingyu needs someone who can truly help her, not a nouveau riche like you who only knows how to throw money around."
"What did you say?" Tengfei grabbed Zhang Che's collar.
Zeng Lingyu hurriedly stopped him: "Tengfei! What are you doing!"
In the chaos, Zhang Che secretly scratched Teng Fei's arm with his fingernails, drawing blood.
Amidst the pain, Tengfei instinctively waved his hand, causing Zhang Che to fall backward and knock over tables and chairs.
All of this was recorded by a mobile phone that had been placed in the corner.
the next day.
A video of a wealthy second-generation student from Beijing beating up a top student over a girl has gone viral online.
The video was carefully edited, showing only the moment Tengfei took action, without any preceding or subsequent events.
Chen Yifeng mobilized an online army to quickly stir up the topic:
"Young Master of the Teng Group commits school bullying"
"Can money really buy you anything?"
"We demand that Peking University and Tsinghua University take this matter seriously."
The topic quickly garnered over 100 million views, propelling Tengfei into the spotlight.
The Party Committee of Beijing Qing University held an emergency meeting and, in view of public pressure, decided to give Teng Fei a demerit.
More seriously, public opinion began to shift towards the Teng Group:
"What kind of family upbringing produced such a child?"
"Tengshi Group's corporate culture is being questioned"
Boycott Tengshi products
Tengshi Group's stock price began to fall, affecting several cooperative projects.
Upon learning the news, Tengao immediately initiated crisis public relations.
"First suppress the trending topic, then contact the platform to delete the video."
Tengao made the following deployments at the emergency meeting:
"Find the complete video and uncover the truth."
However, Chen Yifeng was prepared, and all platforms refused to remove the trending topic, citing that it "involved events of public concern."
Teng's PR Director reluctantly reported:
"President Teng, the other side is too well prepared; our response has been completely suppressed."
To make matters worse, even more "dirt" surfaced the following day:
During his secondary and high school years, he also repeatedly violated school rules and got into fights.
But it's almost entirely related to Zeng Lingyu.
Old news such as Tengshi's factory failing to meet environmental standards has resurfaced, making it difficult to discern the truth.
Tengshi Group's stock price has plummeted, with its market value evaporating by nearly 10 billion yuan.
Teng's father called:
"Xiao Ao, we must quell this as soon as possible. The family is under a lot of pressure, and the authorities are already considering the pros and cons of collaborating on other large-scale projects."
Teng Ao gripped the phone tightly: "Father, this is Chen Yifeng's conspiracy. If we compromise, we'll be admitting defeat."
"In the business world, sometimes admitting defeat is for the sake of a better counterattack."
Teng's father sighed:
"That Chen kid's move was too ruthless; it hit us where it hurts."
"Otherwise, Xiaofei will be ruined."
He's still young.
"How can he face and endure the violent attacks from online public opinion?"
Just then, the secretary rushed in:
"Mr. Teng, the bank loan for the new energy project has been suspended due to 'corporate image risk'."
Teng Ao closed his eyes, knowing he had no other choice.
That evening, in the most secluded "Listening to Snow Pavilion" in Yueting Garden, Teng Ao and Chen Yifeng sat facing each other.
"Young Master Chen, you have some impressive skills."
Teng Ao coldly said:
"Use the rivalry and jealousy among college students to make a story."
Chen Yifeng chuckled:
"Mr. Teng, you flatter me. It's just following public opinion. With online public opinion so powerful these days, I'm in a difficult position."
"Name your terms," Teng Ao said bluntly.
Chen Yifeng took out the documents that had been prepared in advance:
"First, Tengshi withdrew from bidding for new energy projects in the Beibu Gulf region."
"Secondly, Tengfei issued a public apology and temporarily suspended his studies."
"Third, Teng's logistics company relinquished its controlling stake in the Chengnan Freight Hub."
Teng Ao's eyes were icy: "You're taking advantage of our misfortune."
"The business world is like a battlefield; Mr. Teng should understand it better than I do."
Chen Yifeng smiled:
"Alternatively, you can choose to hold on and see how much more Tengshi's stock price will fall tomorrow."
After a long silence, Teng Ao picked up his pen:
"Remember, the Chen family won't be triumphant forever."
The following day, Tengshi Group issued an announcement:
Withdrawal from bidding for projects in the Beibu Gulf region.
Tengfei issued a public apology via video and announced a "temporary suspension of studies for reflection."
Tengshi Logistics reached a strategic cooperation with Chenshi, giving up 51% of the equity of Chengnan Freight Hub.
Public opinion quickly subsided, and Tengshi's stock price began to recover, but the losses were irreversible.
There's a lot of discussion within the industry:
"Chen Yifeng is really ruthless this time."
"Teng Ao actually admitted defeat."
"From now on, you'd better avoid Young Master Chen."
Inside Jingqing University, Zeng Lingyu learned that Tengfei had suspended his studies and angrily confronted Chen Yifeng:
"Are you satisfied now? Using such despicable methods!"
Chen Yifeng said calmly:
"Ling Yu, I'm doing this for your own good. Teng Fei doesn't deserve you."
Inside the study of the Teng residence, Teng Fei lowered his head in remorse:
"Brother, I'm sorry, I..."
"It's not entirely your fault."
Teng Ao patted his younger brother on the shoulder:
"Chen Yifeng had already set up a trap, just waiting for you to fall into it. We were careless this time."
He turned to look out the window:
"Remember this lesson. Never let your guard down in the capital."
Meanwhile, Chen Yifeng received compliments from everyone at the victory celebration banquet.
He enjoys the adoration of the sons of various families within the industry.
He knew that his followers would continue to grow.
His power will grow stronger and stronger, and no one will be able to rival the third generation's arrogance.
He will also become the most promising pride of the family.
Late at night, Teng Ao stood alone in front of the floor-to-ceiling window in his office, an encrypted message appearing on his phone:
"It has been confirmed that Zhang Che and Chen Yifeng met multiple times; evidence has been preserved. — Shadow Guard"
Teng Ao deleted the message, a cold glint flashing in his eyes:
"Chen Yifeng, you've won this round, but the war has only just begun."
Meanwhile, in the girls' dormitory at Beijing Qing University, Zeng Lingyu was saying to Yan Rugo:
"I can't let Tengfei suffer such injustice for nothing, even though I don't like him."
"But I couldn't remain indifferent to his kindness and concern."
"My dad had already mediated the matter between Chen Yifeng and Teng Ao."
"But this time he actually used my relationship with Tengfei to make a fuss, which is too insidious."
"Sister Ruge, we need to fight back. Right now, only you can keep Chen Yifeng in check."
Yan Ruge nodded:
"Since Chen Yifeng broke the rules of the game first, then don't blame me for showing no mercy."
"I don't care about his battle of wits with Teng Ao."
"I don't care even if he takes over Tengfei."
"But this time, he crossed the line by using you, Xiaoyu, as a pretext."
As the autumn night deepened in the capital, an even greater storm was brewing.
This incident on campus is just the tip of the iceberg; the real battle has only just begun...
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