Chapter 161: Chapter 151: Giving In! President Lu Wins
When Mr. Chen saw the news report, his expression instantly darkened, and his mood soured.
"According to our investigation, this Gao Qiang was a ruthless figure in the Tianzhou City underworld with a long history of illegal activities. This incident was likely retaliation from an enemy he made in the past."
"But that’s not the most important part. What’s crucial is that Gao Qiang committed so many illegal acts and never faced any consequences. He had a powerful protector. Our investigation suggests it may be a government official with the surname Chen..."
After circulating online overnight, the video went viral. It was one of the top three trending topics, and a huge number of people were paying attention.
The comments below were even more telling:
"I’m from Tianzhou City, and I can confirm this news is true. I’ve heard of the Gao Family."
"I’ve heard of them too. My relatives are from Tianzhou City, and they suffered through a forced demolition by the Gao Family’s real estate group."
"This isn’t just about some gang war or revenge plot anymore. I want to know who’s protecting the Gao Family and letting them be so brazen."
"Someone should look into which government officials in Tianzhou City have the surname Chen..."
"..."
It wasn’t just the comments. People were already seizing the opportunity to post videos denouncing the family. One such video was from a couple in their late fifties.
"My daughter, Nana... she was raped by Goldman Sachs at Bai Jinhan. Goldman Sachs is Gao Qiang’s younger brother... After my daughter jumped to her death, the Gao Family threatened us and even broke my son’s arm..."
This heart-wrenching story completely captured the attention of online users.
And just as Lu Feng had anticipated, the public’s main focus was on who was protecting the Gao Family, allowing them to be so audacious.
’If this keeps up, it’s going to become a major public outcry.’
Mr. Chen’s face grew livid. The news report all but pointed a finger at him, even going so far as to mention his surname.
If this situation were allowed to develop, he would be next in the line of fire.
He knew full well that once this became a major outcry, the resulting public scrutiny would unearth many of his own secrets.
Realizing the gravity of the situation, Mr. Chen suddenly remembered something. Zhao Kai had called him yesterday, specifically telling him to watch the news and saying it was extremely important!
’Is this the work of those people from Qingfeng Entertainment City?’
At this thought, Mr. Chen quickly dialed his secretary’s number and ordered in a rush, "Quick, investigate which company was the first to publish this story!"
He wasn’t worried about the companies that were just reposting it; they were merely jumping on the bandwagon and definitely didn’t have any inside information.
’He couldn’t believe that someone like Zhao Kai would dare to link the story to him, let alone publish his full name!’
’But the company that broke the story... for them to report it so accurately, the information must have come from those people at Qingfeng Entertainment City.’
’If he didn’t deal with this, the company might just publish his full name next time.’
’That would be a true disaster!’
’Those people at Qingfeng Entertainment City were clever, knowing how to play this kind of game.’
’Still, he’d deal with this company first and see what happens.’
’With his status and position, surely the company that published the news wouldn’t want to make an enemy of him.’
’If it truly blew up into a public scandal, a mutually destructive outcome would benefit no one.’
’Then, he would make them feel his wrath. He would never give them the chance to play these kinds of tricks again.’
"Yes, Mr. Chen!" the secretary responded before hanging up immediately.
His boss was in a hurry, so he had to get the job done fast.
After hanging up the phone, Mr. Chen began to wait anxiously.
’This had caught him completely off guard!’
He didn’t have to wait long. His phone rang—it was his secretary.
He answered hurriedly, and his secretary’s voice came through at once. "Mr. Chen, I’ve found it. The company that broke the story is Qingfeng Network Company."
"They have over one hundred million registered users, and their user engagement is extremely high, comparable to companies with 230 million users."
"In other words, Qingfeng Network Company’s promotional reach is on par with a major search engine."
"Qingfeng Network Company?" Mr. Chen’s brow furrowed deeply upon hearing the name.
It was another "Qingfeng" company. He immediately sensed that something was wrong.
Qingfeng Network Company and Qingfeng Entertainment City had to be connected.
"Damn it!" Mr. Chen sighed, quickly picking up his phone to call Zhao Kai.
The circumstances were beyond his control now. If he wanted to resolve this, he had to reconcile with them first.
’But what choice did he have? They controlled a media company like that; the situation was almost impossible to solve.’
Then, his anger turned toward Gao Qiang. ’Did all that time in the underworld make him an idiot? Why on earth would he make an enemy of people like this? Not only did he get himself killed, but he left me with this huge mess.’
...
「Qingfeng Entertainment City.」
Master Kai had arrived early in the morning to have tea with Lu Feng.
He had read the news first thing in the morning and knew that the story published by Qingfeng Network Company was in the top three trending topics.
’Someone with the surname Chen?’
’Those five words would make Mr. Chen hopping mad, and yet he’d be completely powerless, wouldn’t he?’
’Such was the power of public opinion.’
Therefore, he was certain that Mr. Chen would be calling very soon.
A moment later, his phone rang.
He immediately showed the phone screen to Lu Feng. It was none other than Mr. Chen’s number.
An inscrutable smile played on Master Kai’s lips—the look of someone who had another right where he wanted them.
It put him in a great mood. After all, he was getting the better of a man like Mr. Chen, even if it was all President Lu’s handiwork.
Then, with a smirk, he answered the call. "Hello, Mr. Chen. Why are you calling me so early in the morning?"
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