Chapter 76 Xiang Jingheng was also tricked.

Gan Xiaoxing has always been high-profile in her work, even when she leaves the stage, she wants to do so in a glamorous way.

Shortly after leaving the research institute, she published a statement using the official account of the Xiaoxing Research Lab, announcing the disbandment of the Xiaoxing Studio and her withdrawal from the scientific research community.

Hello everyone, I am Gan Xiaoxing.

I'm sorry to say goodbye to my friends who have been following and supporting Xiaoxing Research Lab in this way.

From childhood to adulthood, I have always been an optimistic and cheerful person, accustomed to treating those around me with the utmost sincerity. But this often makes me the most vulnerable to being hurt. I don't blame others for misunderstanding me, nor do I blame her for throwing buckets of mud at me, determined to plunge me into an abyss from which I can never rise again. Ultimately, it's because I'm not strong enough, nor do I have a powerful background to support me. I can't fight back; my voice carries little weight.

No matter what the reason, I still want to say "I'm sorry" to everyone. I failed to protect the master's and doctoral students in Xiaoxing's lab. Many of them had been with me since their internships. We were all passionate about scientific research and prepared to dedicate our lives to it, but... it's all just a dream now.

To my utter disappointment, neither academia nor the research community is a place where one can conduct research with peace of mind. It requires connections, resources, and background, but it doesn't require a clean reputation. And what can I do?

These past few days have been agonizing. I've endured round after round of questioning and investigation. Even though I didn't do it, they insisted on making me admit it, so I'll just admit it. Xiang's Technology has been implicated because of me, and my parents have been running around trying to help me, asking for help everywhere. Looking at their graying temples, I feel deep pain. It's my fault for being unfilial and bringing shame to your family.

I think people grow through experiences, and growth inevitably involves pain. I offended someone I shouldn't have, and I admit it.

But one shouldn't let family members suffer. In life and in deeds, one really shouldn't go too far. Family and...loved ones will always be my bottom line.

That's all I have to say.

Scientific research remains my dream. Even if I retire from the research field, as long as I live, nothing can stop me from pursuing my dream. I will continue to move forward. See you again, friends.

A short, eloquent article was published and quickly became a trending topic.

Many netizens who follow Xiaoxing's research lab have stepped in to defend Gan Xiaoxing, posting all the papers she has published in the past, saying that she is the real scientific researcher.

Many students have also come forward to say that Gan Xiaoxing was the one who launched their scientific research, and that her papers and lectures have helped them immensely.

Although the scientific community is criticizing Gan Xiaoxing, laymen can't help but watch the spectacle and say that Gan Xiaoxing's statement contains a lot of information and that she may really be wronged.

The "she" she alluded to in her statement was quickly identified by people as Yu Yan.

Soon, Yu Yan's powerful background became a trending topic.

Everyone was stunned when they saw it.

It turns out that the Yu family is so influential in the scientific research field. Following the clues, not only was Academician Yu exposed, but Shao Muyan was also brought into the spotlight. The video of the third son of the Shao Group becoming an apprentice has once again become a trending topic.

Meanwhile, gossipy netizens also picked out the "lover" mentioned in Gan Xiaoxing's statement.

As a result, the powerful netizens dug up all the details of Gan Xiaoxing's childhood sweetheart romance with Xiang Jingheng, Xiang Jingheng's marriage to Yu Yan, and the love triangle between Xiang Jingheng, Yu Yan, and Gan Xiaoxing.

Some people say that Yu Yan must have been a third party who interfered in their relationship, otherwise how could they have had a child and then get a divorce?

Just as everyone was speculating, Xiang Jingheng's "like" immediately fueled the gossip among those who were guessing.

"President Xiang actually stepped in to defend Dr. Gan! That's true love!"

"Sure enough, with a new love, who remembers the ex-wife?"

"Looking at it this way, it seems that the marriage arrangement back then was probably forced by the Yu family using their powerful background to coerce the couple into separating. I still prefer childhood sweethearts; what a beautiful and pure relationship they have."

...Although Xiang Jingheng unliked the post shortly after it was approved, the official Weibo account of Xiangshi Technology quickly followed suit with a like, further confirming the president's domineering and protective behavior.

At that moment, Xiang Jingheng was yelling at the operations director in his office, "Who told you to like those posts? Are you crazy? Take them down right now!"

The director hurriedly ordered the cancellation, then nervously offered an explanation.

"We only liked the post because we saw you liked it with your personal account. We were worried that we were too slow."

Xiang Jingheng was furious, his face turning frighteningly cold.

Jin Fan hurriedly said, "Don't blindly follow along in the future. President Xiang's account has been hacked. Someone else used his official account to like it. Why are you causing trouble?"

"ah?"

The operations director's eyes widened. "Who dared to hack into Mr. Xiang's account? Should I check for you?"

Jin Fan quickly pushed the people out; if they stayed any longer, they would both be fired!

Once outside, Jin Fan whispered, "Who else could it be but Gan Xiaoxing?"

"Huh?" The operations director was stunned. "Miss Gan dared to hack into President Xiang's private account. Who gave her the guts?"

Jin Fan curled his lip, thinking to himself that their CEO Xiang had really shot himself in the foot this time.

As for Miss Yu, she's now in a situation where she can't explain herself no matter what.

Xiang Jingheng was furious.

When he saw that statement, he thought Gan Xiaoxing must have gotten her head stuck in a door, otherwise how could she do such a stupid thing!

How dare she make such a veiled accusation against Yu Yan in her statement, trying to smear her? Isn't she clearly saying that the investigators wronged her and that their investigation was inaccurate?

She's already so restless after being rescued; she won't behave unless we really lock her up.

Xiang Jingheng was too lazy to care anymore. Anyway, after Xiaoxing Research Lab was disbanded, it had nothing to do with Gan Xiaoxing anymore.

But he never expected that Gan Xiaoxing would actually use his private account to like his posts!

Gan Xiaoxing set up this account for him back then. Xiang Jingheng said he didn't need it, but Gan Xiaoxing said that we live in the internet age and we have to get one to help promote Xiang's Technology.

Gan Xiaoxing registered an account using Xiang Chu's phone. Today, since Xiang Chu was with her, she logged into the account directly on her phone and liked the statement she had posted.

By the time Xiang Jingheng saw it, it was too late.

He called Xiang Chu, who had no idea what had happened. To the child, it was just that his godmother had used his phone to open a game account for him.

They had no idea about the little tricks Gan Xiaoxing was up to behind the scenes.

After doing his good deed, Gan Xiaoxing packed his bags and left. Xiang Jingheng video-chatted with Xiang Chu, teaching him how to unlike and unfollow Gan Xiaoxing.

Xiang Chu frowned, puzzled: "Unliking is one thing, but why unfollow your godmother? Dad, your godmother just got out of jail, you can't kick her when she's down."

"..."

At this moment, Xiang Jingheng finally understood Yu Yan's feelings.

Finding out that someone stole your things, and then having to figure out how to clean up the mess, Gan Xiaoxing used Xiang Chu, and Xiang Chu even turned around and spoke up for Gan Xiaoxing... What kind of feeling is that?

Gan Xiaoxing is really too cunning.