Chapter 690 won't end like this.
Han Yan's original plan was to first suppress the online public opinion storm, and then continue to investigate the source of those photos and posts.
However, he underestimated the turmoil.
The public outcry has not diminished; on the contrary, it has intensified.
The incident became so widespread that it was known to almost everyone in Beijing. It was all over the internet, and in reality, many media outlets gathered downstairs at the company, waiting to see Qin Ce.
In the office, Han Yan pressed his temples and said to Qin Ce apologetically, "I didn't expect this matter to be so difficult to suppress. It's my fault."
Qin Ce's gaze swept across the contents of the computer screen. Despite the uproar outside, he paid no attention to any of the rumors about himself, and instead calmly browsed international news.
"It's not your problem. This whole thing is aimed at me. The hype won't die down until we see a result."
Han Yan looked at him calmly, as if he wasn't worried about this at all. "Weren't you worried before that your father would find out something and affect Qiao Xing? Are you worried now?"
"I'm worried." Qin Ce tapped his fingers lightly on the keyboard. "But is worrying helpful?"
Han Yan was momentarily speechless.
"Since public opinion can no longer be suppressed, let's just let things take their course and see what they want to do first."
The media's high-profile and exaggerated reporting is for two reasons: first, to generate buzz, and second, to find out if his relationship with Tan Yuwen is really real.
The person who orchestrated all of this was naturally not concerned with whether the matter was true or false. If she knew it was true, why would she go to such lengths to incite public opinion?
There is only one purpose in doing this.
He wanted to make Qiao Xing misunderstand.
Since this person knows about his relationship with Qiao Xing, it means that he is someone close to him.
And the people around him who would do these things are actually just a few; if you narrow it down a bit, you can guess who they are.
There is simply no direct evidence to prove all of this.
Han Yan stroked his chin. "So you mean we should just ignore all of this? What about Qiao Xing? She's pregnant now, and she's prone to overthinking. If she actually believes it, you might not even be able to go home."
He spoke in a half-joking tone, but what he said was true.
Qin Ce had no intention of ignoring the situation. He said, "So we can't let Qiao Xing know until things here are resolved."
He shut down his computer and looked at Han Yan, "I'll leave this to you."
Han Yan pointed at himself, "Me? No offense, Mr. Qin, but I have a ton of things to do. Reporters are camped out at the company entrance, almost like the FBI. I also have to deal with the online issues. And I have to keep an eye on things for you, making sure your wife doesn't find out. Do you think I'm too old to live?"
Qin Ce slowly stood up. "You said it yourself, your problem is a problem that needs to be solved."
Han Yan took a breath and, with his good manners, told him that he shouldn't argue with Qin Ce, especially not with Qin Ce who was married.
Seeing Qin Ce about to leave, he quickly stood up to stop him, "Where are you going? Don't you know what's going on outside? You still dare to go out?"
Qin Ce asked calmly, "Can those people leave if I don't go out?"
Han Yan awkwardly touched his nose, and said that she was right.
In fact, Qin Ce never intended to avoid this matter from beginning to end.
Since we can't suppress the rumors, then we won't suppress them anymore. Things will eventually come to a conclusion when they reach a certain point.
As long as he can ensure that Qiao Xing remains unaware of the situation until this matter is resolved, whatever happens here is entirely within Qin Ce's expectations.
Han Yan stopped trying to persuade him and walked out of the office with him. As they got into the elevator, Han Yan asked, "Have you thought about how to deal with the media?"
Qin Ce glanced at him. "What's there to respond to? It's like I actually did something."
Han Yan was once again left speechless.
As soon as the two stepped out of the elevator, a large group of reporters who had not been stopped by security rushed in.
They surrounded Han Yan and Qin Ce, bombarding them with questions one after another.
"Mr. Qin, there have been some rumors circulating online recently about you, saying that you and Tan Yuwen, the daughter of the Tan family, are about to get married. Is this true?"
"Mr. Qin, is there anything you want to clarify about those photos? Is it true that you and Ms. Tan are married?"
"As far as we know, Ms. Tan has been living abroad for the past few years. Her sudden return to China in recent years raises the question: is it to discuss her engagement? If the rumors online are false, why haven't either you or Ms. Tan responded?"
Han Yan originally intended to stop the reporters and call the security guards to kick them out.
But Qin Ce gave him a look, stopping him.
Faced with numerous reporters' questions and the constantly flashing cameras, Qin Ce remained calm and composed, saying, "Every meeting with Ms. Tan is a normal work process. If you want to verify the authenticity of the photos, you can verify the surveillance footage from when we were having dinner. You don't need to ask me."
The reporters fell silent, as if intimidated by his aura.
Qin Ce paused, then continued, "Furthermore, I remember that Miss Tan has always been unmarried. If you insist on verifying the truth of this matter, can I assume that you have been doubting Miss Tan's character from the very beginning?"
The reporters fell silent, their expressions becoming incredibly varied.
One audacious reporter, unafraid of the danger, asked, "Then why haven't either you or Ms. Tan clarified this matter?"
Qin Ce looked at the reporter with a half-smile, "Would you believe me if I clarified it?"
If the media truly cared about the truth, they wouldn't be here now, so eager to verify the facts from his mouth.
After Qin Ce finished speaking, the entire room fell silent, and no one dared to ask any more questions.
Han Yan stepped forward and said, "Everyone, I have said what I needed to say. I hope this is the last time you will appear here. If there is a next time, I will involve the company's legal department. Please be aware of this."
The driver brought the car over, and after getting in, Han Yan glanced out of the car at the reporters who had gone back dejectedly without getting any answers.
"You know what, those two sentences of yours are more effective than any PR tactic. If we had known this would happen, we should have let you come out and say it sooner, so we wouldn't have had to go through all the trouble of suppressing the hype."
Qin Ce said calmly, "It's no use. This matter won't end like this."
"Um?"
Before Han Yan could finish speaking, the driver in front suddenly slammed on the brakes, and Han Yan and Qin Ce were caught off guard and lurched forward.
Han Yan frowned and asked, "What happened?"
Just as the driver was about to speak, Han Yan saw Tan Yuwen standing in front of their car, anxiously patting the window.
Before Han Yan could figure out what was going on, a bunch of reporters chased after her from the mall behind her.
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