Chapter 247 Cyberbullying

The bombshell dropped by Li Tingxi left everyone completely bewildered.

What does this mean? Shouldn't Su Youling and Shen Xiyue be the same person?

However, no one showed it on their faces. They just laughed and joked about Li Tingxi's doting on his wife, and wished the two a long and happy life together. They didn't mention a word about Li Tingxi and Shen Xiyue breaking off their engagement.

Su Youling never expected that Li Tingxi would actually go to such lengths, and the fake smile she had forced on her face vanished instantly.

However, Li Tingxi didn't give her a chance to explain to everyone and forcibly pulled her to sit down.

During the meal, the discussion group that the company had secretly created behind Su Youling's back was already buzzing with activity.

Xiao Liu from the production department: "Is our CEO Li playing the role of a substitute in literature? If I understand correctly, isn't CEO Su a case of a mistress taking over?"

Salesman Lao Wang: "I didn't realize our General Manager Su was so shrewd, managing to oust the Empress and take the position directly."

"Speaking of which, don't these two look too alike? They're practically identical. I have a bold guess... Could Su Youling be the illegitimate daughter of the Shen family?"

"..."

Although no one dared to ask, Su Youling wasn't blind; she didn't miss any of the eye contact or conversations among the guests as they toasted each other.

Sensing their subtle attitude, she couldn't help but turn her head and sneer at Li Tingxi: "Li Tingxi, is this your purpose, to make me the laughing stock of everyone's discussion?"

Li Tingxi frowned unconsciously and leaned towards her. "You know perfectly well that I just want to clear your name."

However, seeing the sarcasm in Su Youling's eyes, he knew that he had been too hasty and had the opposite effect. He could only assure her, "Don't worry, with the contributions you have made to Yitao, they will eventually acknowledge you as Mrs. Li."

Su Youling found it funny; she had no interest in being Mrs. Li.

The celebration banquet ended abruptly because Su Youling and Li Tingxi left early.

...

The next morning, the first wave of employees who arrived at the company were in an uproar after reading the latest gossip online.

It started with a few skilled internet users posting the link in the group chat, and then the entire company followed the trail and thoroughly investigated the online gossip.

"I originally thought it was a case of a mistress taking over, but I never expected this scandal in a wealthy family to be even more explosive than we imagined! I was so ignorant."

"I used to admire President Li and President Su for bringing our Yitao back to life. Now my values ​​have been completely shattered. I can only say that Shen Xiyue is really pitiful."

"..."

Meanwhile, on Weibo's trending topics, the hashtag "Li Group president and scheming woman team up to break off engagement and persecute ex-wife's family" had climbed to the top of the entertainment section, followed by the controversial "hot" topic.

It's worth noting that this level of trending status is usually only seen when a top celebrity in the entertainment industry suffers a scandal, which demonstrates the seriousness and level of attention the situation has garnered.

Clicking into the trending search terms, you'll see a well-known gossip blogger's exposé. The long-winded explanation is nothing more than that Li Tingxi and Su Youling colluded, with Su Youling impersonating Shen Xiyue to marry in her place, then the two forced Shen Xiyue to divorce, ultimately causing the Shen family to go bankrupt and Shen Xiyue to become disabled.

The blogger also posted Shen Xiyue's hospital diagnosis certificate and a photo of Shen Xiyue in a wheelchair that was obviously taken secretly.

Most people tend to sympathize with the weak, and Shen Xiyue in the photo looks frail and helpless. Coupled with the gossip blogger's concise writing style, this portrays her as...

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The victim's image was vividly portrayed.

The comments section was filled with angry reactions and a barrage of insults.

"I actually shipped this couple with all my heart back then, praising Li Tingxi as an absolutely wonderful man. Bah! What kind of wonderful man is he? He's more like a beast!"

"This Su Youling is truly a model of a mistress. If I could climb over the internet, I would slap her a few times. Having had a similar experience, I can totally relate to Shen Xiyue. Scumbag and bitch, die!"

"Die, you scumbag and bitch! Starting today, boycott all products under the Li Group! Support the Li Group's bankruptcy so we can get rich quick!"

"Please call +10086!"

"..."

Not only that, the comment section of the Li Group's official Weibo account was also quickly flooded by netizens, with the comments being extremely offensive.

This massive wave of criticism caused Li's stock price to plummet, and Li Tingxi's phone was bombarded with calls. First, Li Fengmin launched into a tirade of abuse, followed by a barrage of questions from the board of directors.

Annoyed beyond measure, Li Tingxi simply shut up Li Fengmin and the board members with the statement that he had his own plans, then hung up the phone and called Qin He instead, asking him to investigate who had released the online revelations.

Just then, a commotion suddenly broke out downstairs at the hotel, with the faint sounds of Su Youling's name being called out and the rapid flashing of cameras mixed in.

Li Tingxi's expression changed, and without thinking, he immediately rushed downstairs to the hotel. In his haste, he didn't even take the elevator and went straight through the emergency exit.

When they got downstairs, Su Youling was completely surrounded by a group of paparazzi. Li Tingxi couldn't even see her face and could only confirm that it was her by hearing the paparazzi call her name.

His eyes suddenly turned cold. He rushed over, grabbed a paparazzi by the shoulder, shoved him aside, broke through the encirclement, and held the pale-faced Su Youling in his arms, using his other arm to block the camera that was about to be pressed against Su Youling's face.

"Ms. Su Youling, do you admit to being a mistress?"

"Was the marriage arranged by you on your own initiative, or did you conspire with President Li?"

Su Youling lowered her eyes slightly, pursed her lips and remained silent, her hands hanging at her sides unconsciously tightening.

She knew nothing about what was happening online, but she could glean the general idea from what these reporters were saying.

If she admits it, both she and Li Tingxi will be doomed.

The flashes were so bright they blinded people, and the rapid clicking of the cameras made the atmosphere around Li Tingxi even more oppressive. "Who gave you permission to take these pictures?"

These paparazzi, who would do anything for a headline, became even more excited after Li Tingxi staged this heroic rescue, and one by one they turned their microphones on him.

"Mr. Li, what is your explanation for the online allegations? Was your engagement to Ms. Shen a complete scam from beginning to end?"

"Is Ms. Su Youling a homewrecker, or did you and she plan this all along, pretending to propose to Miss Shen in order to expand the Li family's overseas market, while secretly shorting the Shen family's stock?"

Was Miss Shen's loss of her legs an accident or intentional? Why did you choose to send her abroad?

The more he talked, the more outrageous it became, and every word he uttered was a trap. No matter how Li Tingxi answered, it was inappropriate.

Li Tingxi glanced around coldly, then carefully shielded Su Youling, whose face was growing increasingly pale. He held her hand tightly and raised it up to the cameras of all the reporters. "All I know is that my wife has always been Su Youling."