While Liu Chenyan was racking his brains over this matter, Xiao He had already put away his phone.
"It seems you really weren't behind this." Liu Rulan said, seemingly relieved. "The ones who know so many secrets are probably their rivals. This exposure must be a battle of titans."
After all, the positions of these members of the Liu family are still of great interest to many people. This time, they probably seized the opportunity and took them down in one fell swoop!
Xiao He shrugged: "It's definitely not me, I don't have that ability."
Liu Rulan was somewhat disappointed: "It's a pity. We could have marketed this incident, but since something like this happened, we can only keep a low profile."
After all, when the big shots fight, the underlings suffer.
Xiao He didn't seem too bothered: "Whatever, I've been on the trending topics list several times already, so one more time won't make a difference."
Liu Rulan: "Tsk."
She then sat down next to Xiao He and asked, "Tell me the truth, did you really learn how to make that speedboat on the spot?"
Xiao He feigned profundity: "Alright, to be honest, I learned it when I went to Hawaii with my dad."
Liu Rulan: "..."
She couldn't help but roll her eyes: "Seriously, let's be honest."
"Actually, I know a little about everything now, from racing cars and helicopters to speedboats, motorcycles... and even tanks," Xiao He said with a light cough, speaking the truth.
However, Liu Rulan's next question delivered the final blow: "Have you taken any certification exams?"
Xiao He: "..."
Damn! The system didn't issue certificates when I was learning!
Xiao He shattered.
Does that mean he now possesses Schrödinger's skill?
Seeing that Xiao He remained silent, Liu Rulan understood.
She looked at Xiao He with a complicated expression, then raised her hand and patted Xiao He's shoulder: "I understand. If you're really interested in these things, I'll enroll you in a class later. Study hard and don't mess around in the future. You need a license to drive, understand? And that tank, you really dare to brag. But since you can't drive it anyway, I'll just assume you can."
So it turns out he's a theoretical master.
Xiao He tried to save face: "Then help me sign up for classes first. I really know all of these. The main thing is to take the exam and get the certificate."
Liu Rulan asked suspiciously, "So confident?"
That's how confident I am!
"...Alright then."
...
Online discussions continue, with netizens' enthusiasm for the debate reaching unprecedented heights.
In a villa district in Shanghai, someone also saw this message.
The woman sat on the sofa, slowly scrolling through the comments online, her expression calm yet tinged with melancholy.
Although she is over fifty years old, she still has a head of jet-black hair, a graceful and dignified posture, and a gentle and elegant demeanor that comes with the passage of time.
It seems that time truly cannot defeat beauty; there is not a trace of aging on her body, and she is a beautiful sight to behold simply by sitting there.
The only flaw might be the uneven skin on her right cheek. Even after numerous repairs, the burn marks remain permanently.
Lin Yipeng walked in from outside.
Seeing the news on the tablet, Lin Yipeng was a little surprised: "Mom, you're watching this news too?"
Qu Qiuyan put down the tablet and said in a nonchalant tone, "Just browsing."
However, this news reminded her of some past events.
So many years have passed, but that circle is still the same.
Tsk—
"Well, it's fortunate that this incident was successfully exposed. I think the production team will be punished soon."
Lin Yipeng walked over and stood next to Qu Qiuyan, saying something.
Qu Qiuyan shook her head: "Difficult."
She then stood up and walked upstairs.
Lin Yipeng watched his mother's retreating figure and sighed helplessly.
But clearly, Qu Qiuyan's prediction was correct.
On the second day of the heightened public outcry, another trending topic emerged—
【Qin Lezhang proposes】
【Has Qin Lezhang finally found true love?】
Let's wish this former couple all the best!
【Zhu Zishan: Our happiness is simple, but I hope our love can be shown to everyone in a high-profile way!】
In the blink of an eye, the prominent topic was silently removed, and another new topic quickly rose to prominence.
Everyone seemed to have tacitly forgotten about that topic and started enthusiastically discussing Qin Lezhang and Zhu Zishan's marriage in the comments section.
It seems that everyone's enthusiasm has been diverted to celebrity romances.
【Wow, we saw rumors of problems between them last year, and now they've actually officially announced it.】
【Waaah, I'm not envious at all! I don't believe Zhu Zishan is Qin Ge's only acknowledged girlfriend! I don't believe it!】
【I don't care, I don't care, you two won't allow it!】
【Has Qin Ge had few girlfriends over the years? How many of them lasted? Not a single one! Just waiting for them to break up!】
【May Zishan remain a flop forever. I don't even know how she hooked up with Brother Qin. Brother Qin, promise me you won't marry her, okay? Otherwise, I'm really going to make a scene!】
【Dude, just kidding, don't take it seriously!】
【This is all just gossip from marketing accounts! The woman's side is constantly making a scene, while the man's side hasn't responded yet! Don't spread rumors!】
【Uh, am I the only one thinking this? Isn't this just a pretext to put down another bombshell? As far as I know, Qin Lezhang was on "Fearless Journey" not long ago, and he has a good relationship with that person. Those who know, know.】
【I've been wanting to say this for a while now. Qin Lezhang is a well-known womanizer in the entertainment industry, changing girlfriends every now and then. His fans are used to it, so they're not surprised anymore. But now he's suddenly trending, while another popular trending topic has disappeared instantly. Hmm, I can only say, think about it carefully.】
【Indeed, it's obvious that Qin Lezhang's trending topic is being used to suppress someone else's (LCY's name can no longer be posted, but everyone definitely knows who it is!). Don't be misled, everyone! LCY must be investigated, and he must be kicked out of the entertainment industry!】
On the other side, Xiao He also noticed this situation.
He was somewhat surprised, but not unexpected.
The hackers they hired were better than him, and fixing the fake system audit bugs he created wouldn't be difficult. At worst, manual auditing could be done by working overtime.
But it was too late. The tattered cloth had already begun to let in light, and the real battle had only just begun.
Of course, the one who should be fighting isn't him, but rather the one who truly needs to step in—
But to everyone's surprise, including Xiao He's, several other trending topics suddenly appeared at this moment, overshadowing all the other trending topics—
【Qu Qiuyan liked this Weibo post】
Qu Qiuyan reiterates safety incidents on set
【Qu Qiuyan subtly alludes to the Liu Chen incident!】
【Qu Qiuyan publicly supports Cheng Jiajia from Group C!】
Netizens were in an uproar, as the previously fixed restriction suddenly failed again. However, this time it wasn't due to a system bug, but rather the platform actively revoked the restriction, allowing netizens to freely mention Liu Chenyan's name once again!
【Qu Qiuyan? Is that the Qu Qiuyan I know?】
【Dad, the goddess you were chasing is back!】
【Holy crap, Qu Qiuyan is still alive? I thought she was dead.】
【Ahhh, I posted in the family group chat, and the whole group went viral! My dad and several uncles are all asking me where they can see the trending topics.】
Why did Qu Qiuyan suddenly speak out about Liu Chenyan? Do they have a conflict?
【To explain: Qu Qiuyan suffered facial disfigurement due to an accident on set years ago, forcing her to retire from the entertainment industry. Seeing Liu Chenyan's situation might have reminded her of that incident.】
Indeed, Cheng Jiajia is essentially a second Qu Qiuyan. If she hadn't been luckier, she probably would have been killed in the explosion. Even so, she suffered severe back injuries. In the end, her attempts to expose the situation failed, and she could only take the program's money back for treatment. She was even falsely accused of defrauding the program. As a result, her back is still not fully healed. Qu Qiuyan probably empathized and wanted to help her.
【Sob, so many years have passed, and Goddess Qu is still so gentle.】
【That's awesome! The platform was trying to suppress the topic, but as soon as Goddess Qu showed up, they completely abandoned Liu Chenyan. It's clear who has the stronger backing. But all I want to say is, Goddess Qu, well done! Go for it!】
【Let's go, family! They still want to suppress the trending topics? Let's show them what we're made of!】
【My dad said he'd give me 100,000 yuan to help promote his content, and he really meant it! I'm so happy!】
【Wow, the stocks of "Fearless Journey" and several companies controlled by radio and television stations behind it are plummeting. No wonder she's known as Goddess Qu!】
【What a coincidence! The young men who pursued Qu Qiuyan back then are now all in high positions, powerful and wealthy, the backbone of society. They couldn't help Qu Qiuyan back then, but now they're all stepping in to protect their goddess. I'm truly deeply moved by the enduring loyalty of these bigwigs.】
【Therefore, I have only one sentence: Thoroughly investigate Liu Chenyan and his family! Liu Chenyan, get out of the biosphere!】
