I thought the matter was over, but who knew that the person who took the photos actually sold them to the media. Just one night later, the news about Alice and Gu Zhiwei was on the hot search headlines again, and every word and sentence revealed the ambiguous relationship between Alice and Gu Zhiwei.

First there were the stunning moments at the signing ceremony and cocktail party, and then the intimate photos were leaked. Koo Chi Wai was labeled as "suspected of cheating", and many topics revolved around whether the relationship between Koo Chi Wai and his wife was harmonious.

The online discussion was heated, but the Gu Group did not come out to clarify in time.

It was Alice’s public relations team that issued a statement, a very concise sentence: Those who are innocent will be cleared!

Professors have always been aloof, and people in the academic community couldn't stand the online trolls insulting their idols, so they started a war of words, and it was difficult to determine the winner.

In the Nan Ya Tea House, Tang Jingyuan and Alice sat opposite each other, their hearts as calm as if the war in the outside world had nothing to do with them.

Tang Jingyuan said nothing, but took out a test report and an old photo from the file bag and pushed them in front of Alice.

Alice only glanced at it, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and then she curled her lips.

"I thought you asked me out for tea today to ask about the trending search."

"Yes and no. I'd rather know your ultimate goal."

Alice looked at the young man in front of her carefully, her eyes full of admiration. She hadn't deliberately concealed it, but she didn't expect him to find out so quickly.

"When I first saw you, I knew you were extraordinary. Jingyuan, you really didn't let me down. Fortunately, Ningning married you, otherwise, I really wouldn't be able to rest easy."

Tang Jingyuan was stunned for a moment: "Are you admitting it?"

"You even got my DNA. I know you. You wouldn't confront me unless you were absolutely certain. There's nothing shady about what I did."

For a moment, Tang Jingyuan couldn't hide his excitement.

"If Ningning knew, she would definitely be happier."

As soon as he finished speaking, An Li reminded him: "Before my plan is completed, Ziqian, I don't want her to know my identity yet."

"You don't want to meet her?"

"It's not that I don't want to, it's just that now is not the right time. Even if it's like this now, it won't affect my kindness to her. Ningning is a good child. Thank you for helping her all these years."

Tang Jingyuan didn't dare to take credit for it: "It's mostly her own efforts. I didn't do much."

Tang Jingyuan hesitated for a moment. Now that his identity had been confirmed, the professor's purpose in approaching Gu Zhiwei was obvious.

"So, you deliberately appeared in front of your father-in-law in a high-profile manner, just to attract his attention and take the opportunity to get close to him."

An Li curled his lips and drank the tea in front of him.

"For him, I am the best prey."

They had grown up together, and no one knew Gu Zhiwei better than she did. If she hadn't been lucky, she would have nearly died at their hands. Now that she was back, she certainly couldn't let them go so easily.

Especially Ji Yan!

"Back then, you..."

"I was lucky enough to escape, but I only managed to save my life. My face was destroyed by Ji Yan. With the help of my friends, I faked my death and secretly went abroad to receive treatment. I decided to return home after seeing the news about Ning Ning."

She had thought that the children would at least live a good life in the Gu family. Unexpectedly, Ji Yan had actually lost her precious daughter for over twenty years.

The long-suppressed hatred was completely awakened, so she decided to come back, face the past, and make a final break with them.

"Then you approach your father-in-law..."

"Of course it's revenge! This is the grudge between our previous generation, so don't worry about it. Jingyuan, I just want you to treat Ningning well. I will handle the rest myself."

Tang Jingyuan frowned and did not agree.

"You're fighting alone, so why not let me help you? It'll be twice the result with half the effort. The Tang family is already a match for the Gu family. Whatever you want to do, I'll cooperate with you. To be honest, Ningning saw you getting too close to her father the other day and tried to stop you several times. I was afraid she'd misunderstand and be upset. I'm also worried that her unintentional actions would cause you trouble."

"this……"

An Li hesitated. After all, this was her personal matter. If she used the power of the Tang family, she would inevitably owe the Tang family a favor.

"You are Ningning's mother. I should call you 'Mom'. Do you still need to be polite to me?"

An Li looked at him and smiled with relief.

"Since you put it that way, I won't be polite. My plan is simple: destroy what they care about most. If the couple is living in harmony, then let them fight among themselves. Let everyone see Gu Zhiwei's true face, and he will be ruined and live a life worse than death."

As she spoke, she gripped the teacup tightly, hatred surging in her heart.

"Ningning's side..."

"I'll go talk to her."

I hid my identity for the time being, but I didn't tell her. I couldn't let that girl know my purpose.

An Li came up with a plan and lowered her voice to tell Tang Jingyuan her idea. Tang Jingyuan nodded slightly and respectfully refilled An Li's tea.

"I'll pick her up later."

Lu Anning occasionally followed the updates of online news in the company. It was not until the afternoon that the Gu Group released several sets of photos, which were the scenes of Gu Zhiwei accompanying Ji Yan shopping.

The public relations team issued a special statement, stating that the media must publicly apologize and remove all rumors if they maliciously defamed others. Otherwise, the Gu Group will reserve the right to pursue legal liability.

Less than half an hour after the statement was issued, Lu Anning checked the internet again and found it was completely clean, with no trace of gossip about the two of them.

She leaned back in her chair, thinking seriously about something, her eyes fixed on the professor's photo.

With a professor's reputation, she has everything she wants. What on earth does she want to do by approaching her father?