Zhong Hua's counterattack

After being subjected to overwhelming online harassment, Zhong Hua's life seemed to have plunged into an endless abyss of darkness. At work, she faced an unprecedented crisis. Her once familiar work environment was now filled with strange looks and whispers. Colleagues distanced themselves, and her superiors questioned her performance, as if she had committed an unforgivable sin, not just a fabricated one. In her personal life, her private space was relentlessly invaded. Her door was frequently besieged by reporters and uninformed troublemakers, and her phone rang incessantly with harassing and abusive language. Every time she went out, she felt like a target of public criticism; the malicious stares and harsh accusations followed her relentlessly, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.

However, Zhong Hua was not one to easily succumb to fate. After countless sleepless nights, a resolute flame gradually ignited in her eyes. She decided to no longer sit idly by and wait for her doom, but to fight back in her own way. As a journalist, she knew all too well that the power of public opinion could elevate someone to the heavens or plunge them into hell. Now, she would use her position and the connections she had built over the years to orchestrate a desperate counterattack, revealing the truth to the public and ensuring that those who maliciously slandered her received the punishment they deserved.

Zhong Hua first contacted several close friends in the journalism industry. These were journalists with years of experience, possessing exceptional professional skills and a strong sense of justice. She told them everything she had suffered, including the possible conspiracies behind it. Initially, her friends were hesitant due to the complexity of the matter and the forces that might be involved. After all, Gu Yanting had extensive influence in the business world, and rashly getting involved could bring them trouble. However, the determination and persistence in Zhong Hua's eyes, and their understanding of her character over the years, ultimately led them to decide to stand with her and fight against this dark storm together.

In the days that followed, Zhong Hua and her friends began a tense and secretive investigation. They gathered evidence from all sides, starting with video footage from the engagement party, attempting to reconstruct the true events of the day. They found some eyewitnesses who were present that day through various channels. These people were initially hesitant for fear of retaliation, but after Zhong Hua's patient persuasion and assurances, they eventually agreed to come forward and provide some crucial clues. At the same time, Zhong Hua used her connections in the media circle to obtain some inside information about online trolls manipulating public opinion. This information showed that a large number of negative messages targeting her were released in an organized and premeditated manner, with Gu Yanting as the mastermind behind it all.

In the process of gathering evidence, Zhong Hua encountered numerous difficulties. Gu Yanting seemed to have noticed their actions and began to threaten and intimidate those involved. Some witnesses who were initially willing to testify suddenly changed their minds, and even some of Zhong Hua's connections began to avoid her. Faced with these setbacks, Zhong Hua was not discouraged. She knew that this battle would not be easily won, but her belief was like a lighthouse, illuminating her path forward.

She decided to change her strategy and investigate Gu Yanting's business dealings. She and her friends delved into the business transactions of Gu Yanting's companies, uncovering suspicious records. These records indicated serious financial fraud and unfair competition within Gu Yanting's companies. To obtain more conclusive evidence, Zhong Hua risked breaking into Gu Yanting's company office building, attempting to find relevant documents in his office.

It was a dark and stormy night. Zhong Hua, dressed in all black, carefully avoided the building's security personnel. Knowing the building's layout, she easily found Gu Yanting's office. However, just as she was about to open the safe to search for evidence, she suddenly heard footsteps outside. Her heart leaped into her throat; she could almost hear her own heart pounding. She quickly hid under the desk, barely daring to breathe. The footsteps grew closer, the door slowly opened, and a figure entered. Through the gap in the desk, Zhong Hua saw that it was Gu Yanting's trusted assistant. He looked around the office, seemingly finding nothing amiss, and then left. Zhong Hua breathed a sigh of relief and continued her search for evidence. Finally, she found the crucial document in a hidden corner of the safe, containing detailed evidence of Gu Yanting's commercial crimes.

After obtaining the evidence, Zhong Hua did not rush to make it public. She knew that in this age of information overload, the key was to skillfully utilize the evidence to maximize its effectiveness. She and her friends meticulously planned a press conference, inviting reporters from major media outlets to attend. At the press conference, Zhong Hua first recounted her experience of being cyberbullied, and then presented the evidence they had collected one by one, including evidence of Gu Yanting manipulating public opinion, evidence of commercial crimes, and the true circumstances of the engagement banquet that day. This evidence was like a bombshell, instantly causing a huge uproar in the media world.

Major media outlets reported on the incident, and public opinion quickly shifted. The public expressed immense anger towards Gu Yanting's actions, and the initial overwhelming condemnation of Zhong Hua was gradually replaced by denunciations of Gu Yanting. On social media, topics about Gu Yanting's misdeeds quickly became trending topics, with netizens demanding severe punishment for the mastermind behind it all.

Seeing the situation turning increasingly unfavorable, Gu Yanting began to panic. He attempted to suppress public opinion through various means, such as bribing smaller media outlets to publish false reports and try to confuse the public. But all of this was in vain. Zhong Hua and her friends were prepared. They maintained close contact with major mainstream media outlets and promptly exposed Gu Yanting's underhanded tactics, thwarting his schemes.

As public opinion continued to escalate, the police also began their investigation. Based on the evidence provided by Zhong Hua, they launched a comprehensive investigation into Gu Yanting. Gu Yanting's company fell into chaos, its stock price plummeted, and his partners withdrew their investments one after another. He himself was also plunged into an unprecedented predicament; his former glory had vanished.

In this fight against cyberbullying, Zhong Hua, with her courage, wisdom, and unwavering belief, successfully turned the tide. She not only cleared her name but also brought the truth to light. This experience also made her stronger and filled her with confidence for the future. She deeply understands that in this complex world, only by bravely facing difficulties can one safeguard their own justice and dignity.