Chapter 382: Level the backyard first.

Seeing Meng Bai's smiling expression, Meng Ziyi couldn't help but say, "Uncle, even if the reputation has no effect on you, you won't be happy, right?"

"I'm not laughing at this." Meng Bai said.

Although the reputation has not had much impact on him, who has been behind the scenes for many years, being calculated by others is never a happy thing.

The reason why he was laughing was that he finally caught the clue hidden under the fog.

In fact, the appearance of this article had long been expected by him. But at that time he thought that the other party would definitely wait until Arc Light issued a clarification statement before finding fault in a targeted manner.

Unexpectedly, the other party's speed was faster than he expected. The first article was sent out only a few days ago, and it had not spread much, and the second article came out first.

In this case, there are only two possibilities. Either the other party has no experience in this kind of smearing, but judging from the leverage and content of the first article, it is obviously unlikely.

Then, there is only the second possibility, that is, the other party is anxious.

Why is he anxious? It must be because there have been some new changes recently, forcing the other party to hurry up.

Therefore, Meng Bai just thought about the recent changes in the situation and immediately understood it.

According to the news that has been circulated, the amount of evaded funds found is as high as hundreds of millions, and this is just one artist.

It is said that the top management is very angry about this result. They want to thoroughly investigate the unhealthy trends in the film and television industry, launch the "Clear and Bright Action", and re-establish the concept of a culturally strong country.

Among the "unhealthy trends" mentioned above, the first one is tax evasion, followed by the increasingly serious data fraud in recent years. Including inflated box office, water injection of playback volume, Internet water army industry, and the hot topic some time ago - ratings fraud.

Because of his initiative to volunteer at the "Joint Meeting" before, Meng Bai has now become the main person in charge of communicating between industries.

It just so happens that he has basically contacted everyone he should contact during this period. Under the request, the film and television companies and platforms will cooperate with the documents to issue an industry statement to express their support for this "Clear and Bright Action".

Obviously, for those interested parties behind the black industrial chain, it is now the last moment, how can they not be anxious.

In fact, it can be seen from this second article that the final part has already revealed some of its true intentions. It almost uses a blunt way to link Meng Bai's personal character problems with the development of the industry.

To be honest, this is a bit of a confession.

In addition, the other party left a very important flaw because of his scheming.

The previous first article used rigorous words and the contents of the revelations were also supported by relevant evidence. Even if Arclight wants to take legal action, it is difficult to have any good results.

But this time is different. Perhaps it is too tight to investigate. The information in the second article can only be said to be half true and half false.

This is a very serious loophole.

Arclight has a lot of evidence to prove that the article contains false information. As long as a little bit is knocked down and then guided slightly through public opinion control, the credibility of the entire article can be completely lost.

Moreover, perhaps in order to make netizens eat melons more intuitively, all the people involved, including Meng Bai, use real names directly.

False news plus real people, Arclight can appeal on the grounds of spreading rumors or damaging reputation, and basically one lawsuit will be successful.

When the verdict is added, the whole incident will naturally be classified as a rumor.

Even if someone uses one or two of the articles to make a fuss, there will naturally be fans who will come out to refute it.

Because there were no clues before, we could only conduct a general investigation. Now that we have a direction, we just need to follow this line and I believe that the mastermind behind the scenes will soon surface.

After all, those who dare to commit crimes at such a critical moment must not be small shrimps. This circle is so small that it won’t take long even if we use the elimination method.

Meng Ziyi listened in a daze: "In other words, it is a good thing to publish this article." "

That can't be said. The other party succeeded tactically, but it was a serious mistake in strategy." Meng Bai said: "But the key to this matter lies in whether we can find the person as soon as possible."

In fact, he already had some guesses about the target in his mind, but he was more interested in the person who wrote these two articles. Without considering the accuracy of the information, the appeal and emotional incitement to the public are still very strong.

In ancient times, there would have to be a "Plea to Defend Meng Bai" or something like that.

Meng Bai really wanted to find this person and meet him. It would be even better if he could stay in Arc Light, so that he could be useful someday.

While he was thinking about it, Meng Ziyi thought of another question.

"What about Sister Tongtong and those people, how are you going to deal with them, little uncle?"

"Remove the rumors, clarify the issues, and sue them." Meng Bai said, "They are 'victims' and can be easily dealt with. If it doesn't work, you can also throw dirty water on me, but I don't care anyway."

"That's not what I'm talking about." Meng Ziyi walked to the table and asked curiously, "Will they be angry if they know about this?"

"If it were you, would you be angry?

" "Of course!

" "Then they too."

"..." Meng Ziyi looked at him helplessly, "You seem to be so indifferent."

"You just look indifferent, but you're actually brainstorming in your mind." Meng Bai said insincerely, "As a girl, do you have any suggestions?"

"Haha, you said I'm a girl too, do you think I will help you, a scumbag?" Meng Ziyi rolled his eyes without hesitation.

"I think so." Meng Bai said seriously, "Because our Ziyi is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside."

Haha! Meng Ziyi sneered in her heart. Such an old-fashioned compliment, did you think she would fall for it?

Well, she did.

After thinking for a while with a frown on his face, Meng Ziyi said, "Anyway, if you tell the truth, there will be no chance. Otherwise, just deny it and say that this article is forged to attack you."

Meng Bai raised his eyebrows, "It's a bit unbelievable, isn't it?"

"Believe me, uncle." Meng Ziyi smiled confidently, "As long as a woman still likes you, she will make herself believe it even if the excuse is outrageous. What's more, many of these are indeed fabricated."

"That makes sense."

Meng Bai nodded, took out a box from the drawer beside him and handed it over.

"What is this?"

Meng Ziyi opened the box curiously, and then his eyes lit up, "So beautiful!"

In the box was a bracelet that sparkled with bright brilliance. The chain was inlaid with tiny diamonds, and there were five sea blue gems evenly arranged on the bracelet.

Meng Ziyi happily took out the bracelet and put it on. The blue and silver bracelet showed a different style on the fair and slender wrist.

"For me?"

"Of course, otherwise would I have taken it out to show you?"

"...You're not going to use this as hush money for giving you advice, are you?" Meng Ziyi looked at him suspiciously.

Meng Bai spread his hands: "What you said, as an uncle giving a gift to his niece, does he need any special reason? If you must have a reason, then just consider it as an early birthday present for you. Anyway, I may not have time by then."

"Hehe, how could I doubt you, little uncle."

Meng Ziyi said sincerely, then looked at the bracelet on his hand with joy, and then quickly ran around the table to Meng Bai, opened his arms: "Thank you, little uncle."

After that, he hugged him excitedly.

"Get out of the way." Meng Bai pushed her head to distance herself from him. "She's not a child, why are you hugging her?"

"Tsk, I'm just expressing my gratitude. It's you, uncle, who's thinking the wrong way... Oops!"

Meng Ziyi touched her head that was hit, curled her lips, but still instructed: "Uncle, if you want to find Sister Tongtong and the others, it's best to do it as soon as possible. Otherwise, the longer you delay, the more trouble you'll have."

"I know, I'm just getting ready..."

Meng Bai was halfway through his words when the office door suddenly rang, and then Hua Yan walked in.

"Boss..."

Hua Yan shouted, then saw Meng Ziyi on the side and stopped talking.

"You guys chat, don't worry about me."

Meng Ziyi walked away sensibly and sat back on the sofa, indicating that she couldn't hear anything.

Hua Yan smiled apologetically at her, then quickly walked to Meng Bai's side, and said with a strange expression: "Boss, that... Sister Song Zhi is here, she said she wants to see you."

"Tsk."

Meng Bai touched his eyebrows. He expected that Song Zhi would be the first to explode, but he didn't expect this girl to come directly to him.

Fortunately, the companies in the industrial park are relatively low-key and there are no reporters waiting around, otherwise there would be more complications at this cusp of the storm.

"It's okay, just let her come up." Meng Bai said directly.

"Ah?" Hua Yan was stunned, but seeing that her boss looked confident, she still responded: "Okay."

She was about to turn around and leave when Meng Bai stopped her again.

"How is the search going?"

Hua Yan was excited: "We found it. Among the self-media people we contacted, one said that he knew the person who wrote these two articles. Tencent verified it and it should be true. We have already gone to find the person."

"Okay." Meng Bai also said: "Hurry up and find the person for me in the next one or two days. Also, tell him to either come to Arc Light to see me or find a lawyer as soon as possible."

"I know."

Watching Hua Yan leave, Meng Bai silently breathed a sigh of relief.

Although he seemed calm on the surface these days, he was actually under more pressure than anyone else.

Director Nie of the Radio and Television Bureau had already called him to inquire about the situation, and at the same time implicitly reminded him that it would be best to find a way to resolve the matter as soon as possible.

This kind of scandal really has little impact on him, but it is impossible for the higher-ups to let a practitioner with a bad reputation speak for the industry at this time.

Now that the person has been found, he is already invincible. Next, it is nothing more than seeing how to find out the mastermind behind the scenes.

Meng Ziyi, who was sitting aside, saw Meng Bai's thoughtful expression and said, "Uncle, you go ahead and do your work. I'm going back."

"No hurry." Meng Bai stopped her, "Wait a minute, I want to think of something."

"Oh, okay."

Meng Ziyi responded in confusion and sat down on the sofa again.

Judging from the expression of the uncle, it seems that there is something very important.

As she was thinking about it, the door of the office was suddenly pushed open. Then, a woman wearing a plaid dress and black tights on her legs walked in aggressively.

The woman was about to speak, but suddenly saw Meng Ziyi on the side, and her original anger suddenly subsided by three points. After a pause, he turned around, forced a smile, looked at her and said, "Hello, Ziyi."

"Hello, Sister Song Zhi." Meng Ziyi greeted weakly.

The two had met once before in Blue Island, and later met twice at evening parties. They were not familiar with each other, but they knew each other.

Because of this, meeting here at this time was a bit awkward for both of them.

Until then, Meng Bai, who was observing secretly, finally said, "Ziyi, you go back first. Don't worry, I'm fine."

"Ah? Oh..."

Meng Ziyi responded blankly, nodded to Song Zhi, and walked out with a confused look on her face.

It was not until she left the Arc Light Building that she suddenly reacted.

Humph, why didn't you let me go just now, it seems that you want to use me as a buffer zone!

...

In the office.

Watching Meng Ziyi leave, the smile on Song Zhi's face disappeared instantly.

However, her original aggressive aura was weakened by this episode. She thought for a while and found that she couldn't find the feeling just now. She could only sit on the sofa with a stern face and an angry expression.

Meng Bai walked over and sat down beside her.

"Unhappy?"

"What do you think?" Song Zhi asked back, and then stared at him straight: "Meng Bai, tell me, what is the relationship between you and me? Don't be perfunctory!"

"Relationship?" Meng Bai said: "Of course you are my closest person."

This answer was a little different from the answer in Song Zhi's mind, but it was not a perfunctory answer, so her expression eased a little.

"What about them?"

"Them? Who?"

"Are you pretending to be stupid with me?"

Meng Bai spread his hands: "Teacher Li is a partner who has cooperated for many years. Boss Li is a friend who has known each other for many years. It's that simple."

"Haha, are you kidding me?"

"You know me, I never lie." Meng Bai said: "I know you have read the so-called explosive article, but I want to tell you that this matter is very complicated and not that simple."

"Then tell me slowly, I have time to listen." Song Zhi said immediately.

Meng Bai sighed, and at the same time he was happy.

As long as they are willing to listen, it will be easy. The most feared thing is that they don't listen at all.

He thought so in his heart, but on the surface, he still told the whole thing in a heavy tone in a form that was beneficial to him, adding fuel to the fire.

"Your enemy?" Song Zhi asked halfway through, "Who is it?"

"Those who are engaged in ratings fraud, they are the vested interests of this black industry chain, so they must do everything they can to stop or delay the action, so as to buy themselves time to solve the problem."

Song Zhi blinked his eyes in confusion: "So, the revelations are all made up by them in order to attack you?"

"Of course it's nonsense." Meng Bai said firmly: "Think about it yourself, aren't there any accurate details in the article?"

While speaking, his hand inconspicuously wrapped around the other's waist, bringing the two closer.

Song Zhi didn't find anything unusual, mainly because she was subconsciously accustomed to this kind of intimacy.

Thinking back to what she had read, she was not very clear about the other people, but about herself, except for the information on the surface which was relatively reliable, none of the other information was accurate.

But the information on the surface could be found by just searching Baidu. In other words, the other party had no actual evidence at all, and was simply guessing based on the little information they had.

Seeing that the girl's expression relaxed, Meng Bai struck while the iron was hot and whispered in her ear, "The other party first took advantage of Xiao Yang's popularity to stir up this matter, and then involved me. But their main target is me, and Xiao Yang is not enough, so they just added a few more people."

I'm afraid it's not just added casually, Song Zhi muttered in his heart, but he has begun to believe what Meng Bai said.

The main reason is that the article is indeed full of mistakes, which is even more obvious to her as the person involved.

Once the doubt arises, the original concept instantly falls apart, and she also believes Meng Bai's explanation more and more.

The original anger, after this set of counterattacks, has basically dissipated.

Until now, she suddenly found that she didn't know when she had been hugged by Meng Bai.

"Let go..."

Song Zhi struggled, but the movement was not large, and the tone was not a rejection, but a bit of coquettish.

Meng Bai naturally couldn't let go stupidly. On the contrary, he directly hugged the other party in front of him.

"I know you must be very angry when you saw the revelation, and I understand your reaction. This shows that you care about me. But it's really inappropriate for you to come here at this time today. If you are photographed by someone, it will be useless to clarify it later."

Hearing Meng Bai say that he "understands himself", Song Zhi felt warm in his heart. But when she heard the following words, her heart tightened, and she hurriedly said: "When I came here, I specifically asked my assistant to observe in advance, but no one was found, so I came up."

"Besides, I don't need to clarify anything. We are together, why explain more." Song Zhi puffed his lips and stuck to Meng Bai.

Sister, if you don't clarify, I will collapse.

Meng Bai muttered to himself, but patiently explained: "If it was before this incident, it really doesn't matter. But now, if you don't want your fans to stop following you, you must clarify it."

"Why? I'm an actor, not a traffic idol or something, why can't I be in a relationship?"

"Because of my personality." Meng Bai said: "Even if the rumors are dispelled later, my reputation and personality are destined to be bad. Fans can accept you being in a relationship, but they can't accept you being in love. So you have to clarify it so that they can believe you."

"If you want to stop being a fan, then stop being a fan. I don't care."

"How can that be!" Meng Bai looked into Song Zhi's eyes, with a righteous expression on his face, "I don't want to hear others scolding you."

Song Zhi only felt a warm current surging from the bottom of his heart, and his eyes were slightly moist. Looking at the man in front of her, she threw herself into his arms and hugged him tightly, as if she wanted to melt herself into his body.

(End of this chapter)