Chapter 87 Crimes Exposed: Retribution Arrives, Utter Retribution Unfolds
When Xu Lanyan stepped into the hotel, Qin Shu was smiling.
The moment their eyes met, Xu Lanyan put away her previous exhaustion and put on a gentle and dignified composure.
He surveyed the entire room with an air of ease.
"I'm so sorry, I went to visit Yize at the hospital and got back late. Director Zhuo, I hope I didn't cause any trouble for everyone?"
Zhuo Rui had already mentally complained about Xu Lanyan a hundred times over.
Especially since Xu Lanyan threw a tantrum earlier and broke off the production crew at the slightest disagreement, if it weren't for the fact that Wen Yize fell into the water and there was still filming to do, the staff probably wouldn't know what to do.
But there was nothing he could do. Xu Lanyan had brought her own investment to the project, and the Xu Group was one of the investors. Given their long-standing relationship, he couldn't say anything too harsh to a junior.
"Anyway, it's good that you're back."
Director Zhuo gave a lukewarm response, too lazy to pay any more attention to her, so he randomly found a cameraman and began to "instruct" on the filming.
On the other side, Qin Shu stopped smiling the moment he saw Xu Lanyan.
Its speed surpasses even the face-changing technique in Sichuan opera.
The "Love You Forever" couple were chatting together. Zhao Qingluo counted on her fingers how she became a fan of Gu Junting, and chattered like a little sparrow about her feelings about each of Gu Junting's films. Gu Junting listened to her rambling with a gentle smile, without the slightest impatience.
Xu Lanyan couldn't get a word in edgewise.
However, she was preoccupied with the company and had no interest in paying attention to these people.
So he raised his wrist and glanced at the time.
"Director Zhuo, is it almost time for today's filming?"
"Oh, right!"
Director Zhuo almost forgot that they started filming an hour early today. "There are five minutes left until 7 o'clock. Our live broadcast will end soon. Let's take a look at the popularity rankings of each couple's live broadcast room."
Director Zhuo opened his phone and cleared his throat.
"Based on the total popularity of our live streams throughout the day, the 'Win or Lose' couple group had a popularity value of 124 million, ranking first among the three groups and also topping the Tomato Live Streaming platform's popularity chart; 'Love You Forever' had a popularity value of 116 million, ranking second, also topping the Tomato Live Streaming platform's popularity chart; and 'A Glimpse of Eternity' had a popularity value of 60 million, ranking third."
"Therefore, the guests who have won and secured the endorsement deal today are the Winning and Losing Couple!"
This result was not surprising to anyone.
Given Gu Junting's fame, he should have been the clear winner. However, the performance of the "Winner and Loser Couple" in the square that morning was so good that their performance video went viral and immediately climbed to the top of the trending list.
As for love at first sight...
[Come on, half of that 60 million was probably spent on Wen Jinzhao's insults. Nobody would even watch that.]
"Congratulations, Sister Ying!"
Upon hearing that the winning couple had won the endorsement opportunity, Zhao Qingluo was the first to congratulate them, followed closely by Gu Junting.
Xu Lanyan, on the other hand, sneered indifferently.
"It's just an endorsement opportunity; only someone with few resources would care. If Miss Song is interested, and you grow a bit more, our Xu Group might be willing to offer you an endorsement opportunity."
Even though she herself didn't deserve the resources, Xu Lanyan's words made it sound as if she was giving Song Ying a chance out of charity.
Faced with Xu Lanyan's condescending attitude, Song Ying didn't argue with her this time; instead, she nodded seriously.
"In that case, I really need to work hard so that I can be worthy of the Xu Group's status."
"Then Miss Song would better hurry. Otherwise..."
Xu Lanyan stopped mid-sentence, only revealing a meaningful smile and patting Song Ying on the shoulder.
The overflowing sense of superiority on the screen made viewers want to vomit.
[This is absolutely disgusting! Xu Lanyan still thinks Song Ying is that unknown nobody from back then? Even if she weren't in the entertainment industry, Song Ying could already be a top fashion icon just by virtue of SLOVEY. SLOVEY's own endorsement is with three-time Golden Horse Award-winning actress Zhu Qiwen. The boss behind the scenes wouldn't even consider your Xu Group's endorsement? Are you crazy?!]
[Xu Lanyan hasn't even entered the Wen family yet, and she's already acting so pretentious. If she really becomes a wealthy socialite, who knows how arrogant she'll be.]
[Song Ying has such good manners; if it were me, I would have spat in her face.]
This was the first time Xu Lanyan had felt superior to Song Ying.
In addition, before she even entered the room, she received a call from Xu Shengshan saying that the acquisition of the 20% stake had been successful.
For a moment, Xu Lanyan's mood became exceptionally pleasant.
All fatigue vanished.
They hadn't exchanged more than a few words when Xu Shengshan called.
Xu Lanyan deliberately raised her voice, "Hey, Dad, how did the share acquisition go? If I remember correctly, we now hold 51% of the shares..."
"Smoothly my ass!"
Xu Shengshan was so angry that he cursed, and his roars went through the telephone receiver and were clearly transmitted to every viewer through the tens of thousands of yuan worth of recording equipment in the live broadcast room.
"Something terrible has happened! That Secretary Wang at the company has gone completely mad. He posted all the fake accounts we made before online! Lan Yan, didn't you say he was absolutely reliable? Now he's like a mad dog, attacking indiscriminately. I can't get through to him on the phone, he's not replying to messages, and I can't find him anywhere. Now all the board members are calling me! You need to contact Wen Yize right away and see if he can think of a way to clean up this mess!"
"Dad, what did you say?!"
Xu Lanyan's relaxed and cheerful expression froze instantly.
They didn't even bother to avoid the camera or turn down the volume.
Xu Shengshan then emphasized it again in rapid succession, and urged, "Hey, anyway, don't ask anymore! You should go find Wen Yize and think of a solution! Our technicians have tried everything to delete the post but they can't. It must be Wen Haiyan's doing. Now, no one but Wen Yize can do anything! Go quickly!"
"Oh, you're looking for Wen Yize to suck up again, aren't you? Does your Xu family have to rely on the Wen family to survive?"
Zhao Qingluo's voice came from the side, and Xu Shengshan on the other end of the phone was startled.
"Who's speaking?! Lan Yan, is there someone else next to you?!"
Xu Lanyan suddenly snapped out of her daze and immediately hung up the phone.
"Zhao Qingluo, what nonsense are you spouting!"
Zhao Qinglu clicked her tongue twice. "What nonsense am I talking about? Xu Lanyan, why don't you ask her what your father said and what your Xu Group has done?"
Did I hear that right? The Xu Group is falsifying its accounts?!
[Jiang Yueyao was recently arrested for laundering gold coins and evading taxes, and the entertainment industry is already on edge. How dare the Xu Group still defy the rules? This needs to be thoroughly investigated!]
[They're still trying to make Wen Yize a sucker? The Xu family is a bunch of bloodsuckers!]
[I saw that post from Secretary Wang! Good heavens, according to Secretary Wang, the Xu family has evaded taxes totaling 1.37 billion yuan over the years! That's insane!]
[Holy crap, Secretary Wang is livestreaming! He's teaming up with Wen Yize to expose the Xu family's financial problems over the years! It's in the next livestream room, link: 850791028, come quick! Baochuan has gotten her revenge!]
Xu Lanyan was unaware of the latest developments online, but if outsiders had overheard Xu Shengshan's words...
"It's just a secretary who was bribed to spread rumors. Why is Miss Zhao so easily swayed by rumors, just like those people online? The live stream is over. Sorry, I have to go now."
"Miss Xu, where are you headed in such a hurry?"
Song Ying stood up, walked forward gracefully, and blocked Xu Lanyan's path.
In front of her, he deliberately dusted off the shawl that Xu Lanyan had touched earlier, and asked, "Are you planning to go find Wen Yize and work together for the cooperation opportunity between me and the Xu family?"
"Song Ying, you dare to challenge me! Get out of my way!"
"Yes, I am indeed unworthy. After all, the Xu family probably won't live to see the day I become famous."
After saying this, Song Ying took out her phone, turned on the screen, and turned it towards Xu Lanyan.
"Miss Xu, I'm sorry, but the latest arrest warrant from the Beijing Public Security Bureau states that Jiang Yueyao, who was previously detained and investigated for tax issues, has confessed today that you are the mastermind behind it all. So, please stay here for now, Miss Xu, the Beijing Public Security Bureau will be here shortly."
[Holy crap? What did I just hear? An arrest warrant?!]
[A dream collaboration with legal expert Jiang Yueyao?! Holy crap!]
[Wait, how did Song Ying get this? Is it real or fake? Aren't arrest warrants only issued by the police?!]
The internet exploded immediately.
Xu Lanyan was equally startled. "Song Ying, what nonsense are you spouting! What kind of bullshit arrest warrant is this? Don't just spout rumors! And get out of my way right now!"
"What if Miss Xu runs away if I step aside? As for whether the arrest warrant I have is real or fake... Director Zhuo, please show us a shot so netizens can judge for themselves?"
As she said this, Song Ying waved her phone in her hand, and the production team quickly zoomed in for a close-up.
[Holy crap! It's definitely the seal of the Beijing Public Security Bureau! There's no mistake! This arrest warrant is real!]
[Forging an arrest warrant is illegal. Of course, Song Ying wouldn't be that stupid; not everyone is Xu Lanyan.]
Why would Song Ying have this? She's not a police officer.
Director Zhuo read aloud the questions raised by netizens in the live chat.
Upon hearing the words "the arrest warrant is real," Xu Lanyan suddenly took a step back, then turned and prepared to rush past Song Ying and out!
Unexpectedly, Song Ying, who had practiced martial arts, reacted even faster and quickly pinned Xu Lanyan to the sofa in the living room.
"Song Ying, let me go! I'm going to sue you!"
"Sue me?"
Song Ying reacted as if she had heard a joke.
At that moment, a commotion arose at the entrance of the hall, and then three figures rushed in.
Song Ying glanced up and a lazy smile appeared on her lips.
Even their voices were languid.
"Great, it just so happens that the comrades from the Imperial City Bureau are here. Go ahead and sue me. It would be best if they arrested me too."
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