Following the press conference, many comments expressing sympathy and pity for Xu Ke appeared online.
Public opinion shifted, with netizens beginning to sympathize with Xu Ke and condemn those who exposed her privacy.
Some people even started cursing Xu Ke's ex-boyfriend, who was a complete jerk.
Seeing that there was hope for a clean slate, Xu Ke was less panicked.
Fortunately, she can put on an act; she doesn't mind shedding a few more tears.
Xu Ke also hopes that this incident can be resolved as soon as possible and that no further trouble will arise.
...
As soon as the stock market opened, Rong's Group's stock price began to fall.
Rong Zhan invested a lot of money to save the market, but the results were minimal.
Left with no other choice, he released the news that Rong Sheng, chairman of the Rong Group, was about to return to China to take charge of the overall situation.
Because of this news, the Rong Group's stock price showed signs of a slight rebound.
However, at this very moment, another scandal involving licenses surfaced online.
The Rong Group's stock price plummeted again in an instant.
...
XK's boyfriend was actually dating several women simultaneously, a veritable "playboy." XK was only dating him for resources. XK deliberately got pregnant to blackmail him. In the end, he coaxed her into agreeing to an abortion.
The whistleblower also released a timeline and photos of XK secretly visiting an OB-GYN.
Although it was only a silhouette and somewhat blurry, netizens still recognized that the person who broke the news, XK, was Xu Ke.
Instantly, Xu Ke was once again thrust into the spotlight.
Her apology and tearful plea at the press conference were also criticized by netizens as her feigning helplessness to gain sympathy!
...
The stock market is crashing, and now this has happened.
Rong Zhan could no longer tolerate it.
Without even consulting Rong Yan, Rong Zhan made the decision unilaterally.
He instructed his public relations department to release a press release stating that the Rong Group had terminated its cooperation with Xu Ke.
From this point on, whether it's the design team, the endorsements, or the senior management, the Rong Group will not tolerate any wrongdoing and will strictly review all cases.
Following suit, businesses that had partnered with Xu Ke also immediately severed ties with him, just like the Rong Group.
They responded seriously: They will never work with models who have a tainted reputation.
...
This news failed to stop the Rong Group's stock price from plummeting.
This continued until the market closed at noon.
I heard that Jiang Zhi and Qiao Chu were dining at a revolving restaurant, so Rong Zhan went there.
Despite being extremely annoyed, Rong Zhan still appeared in public looking spirited and confident.
With a slight smile, she went straight to Jiang Zhi and Qiao Chu's table to greet them.
"What a coincidence to run into President Jiang and Mrs. Jiang today!"
A smiling tiger!
Jiang Zhi stared at Rong Zhan with disdain in his sharp eyes.
"I thought President Rong wouldn't be in the mood for dinner, but I didn't expect to run into him. What a coincidence!"
"It's a minor issue, nothing to worry about. Compared to the former Qiao Group, the Rong Group hasn't been affected in the slightest."
Jiang Zhi smiled enigmatically, "If President Rong doesn't mind, let's have dinner together."
"Great! I'll treat you, and while you're at it, I'll ask President Jiang and Mrs. Jiang how they scheme against people!"
Qiao Chu scoffed, "When it comes to scheming, President Rong is a master at it. We can only watch from the sidelines."
Rong Zhan stared coldly at Qiao Chu, "Mrs. Jiang is too modest!"
Jiang Zhi joked, "Did President Rong eat garlic before he came? His breath smells a bit... bad!"
"President Jiang is really joking!"
"You flatter me!"
“The Rong Group’s stock price has fallen. Mr. Jiang and Mrs. Jiang must have lost a lot of money, right? You probably wouldn’t even care about that amount of money. I was worrying for nothing.”
Jiang Zhi's beautifully curved, sexy lips curved slightly into a charming smile. "Thank you for your concern, Mr. Rong. You really worried for nothing. I'm sorry, we didn't lose a single penny. We sold the Rong Group's stock a long time ago. Since individual shareholdings are less than 5%, no announcement is required, so Mr. Rong may not know yet."
Qiao Chu chimed in, "We made a lot of money when we sold the Rong Group's stock. This meal should be treated by my husband and me, so that President Rong can enjoy himself."
Rong Zhan's chest blazed with fury, but on the surface he remained as if nothing was wrong, maintaining his politeness and good manners.
"If you made a profit, that's good! If you lost money, I would feel a little bad."
"President Rong, there's no need to be so polite. The business world is unpredictable; who can say for sure? Ups and downs are common."
"President Jiang and Mrs. Jiang seem to have foreseen everything! Their actions are awe-inspiring."
"It was just luck, and I'm very grateful for Mr. Rong's kind words."
Rong Zhan's lips twitched involuntarily, and his feigned smile was about to crumble.
That couple is really disgusting!
That's outrageous!
...
Suddenly, Qiao Chu joked.
"Mr. Rong, have you considered selling your shares in Joe? If you don't have the money to boost the stock market, feel free to let us know. We're in the same industry, and we won't stand by and watch you fail. It's rare that you think so highly of my wife and me."
This woman is too shrewd!
He's full of bad intentions!
Their eating manners were extremely unsightly!
Rong Zhan concealed his emotions well, and said with a smile, "I'm sorry, the Rong family is not short of money, we haven't reached the point of having to sell our shares. Joe makes money, and our Rong family also benefits, it's great!"
"President Rong is really generous! When you're attacking JOE with your eyes closed, you don't seem to care about your money at all! I thought you'd forgotten that you're JOE's second-largest shareholder."
"Facts have also proven that President Jiang and his wife have exceptional qualities, which makes shareholders feel very reassured to invest."
Qiao Chu nodded slightly, "I can tell that President Rong is a shrewd and calculating person. I admire you!"
"Mrs. Jiang, you flatter me!"
Jiang Zhi immediately changed the subject, "I heard that Chairman Rong is going back to China to take charge of the overall situation. President Rong, are you still able to keep your position? I'm quite worried about your situation!"
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