Chapter 24: Apology from the Whole Network

Xiao Zhiyuan's legs went weak and he fell to the ground. It was over, it was really all over now.

He was unwilling to accept that his true identity had been exposed. His eyes were confused and he kept repeating, "No, it's not like that."

His mind was working at high speed at this moment. He was obviously very careful at that time. That person was also a stranger. He disappeared without a trace afterwards. How did Qi Yu'an know about it? Moreover, it has been so many years. Qi Yu'an is talking about it now. Did he find the person? This is impossible. Even if he found the person, that person would not admit it.

Therefore, Qi Yu'an was actually deceiving him.

Xiao Zhiyuan, who had figured it out, raised his head in disbelief and stared at Qi Yu'an with his bloodshot eyes: "You lied to me?"

"Yes, I don't think someone like you would risk his life to save others." Qi Yu'an ignored his anger and admitted very frankly that he had lied to him.

There were too many people attending his birthday party that year, and there were not enough servants at home, so they hired some temporary service personnel. There were also many people around him when he was pushed into the swimming pool, so when they checked the surveillance, they could not find out who was behind it. Even after calling the police, nothing happened.

So many years have passed, it is simply impossible to investigate further, but based on his understanding of Xiao Zhiyuan over the years, he knows that he is an extremely selfish person. Although the water in the swimming pool was not deep, it was impossible for him to jump in without hesitation to save people under the circumstances at that time.

Unless he knew in advance that it was himself who fell into the water.

Thinking of this, he seemed to suddenly understand a lot of things, so he just tried it out.

Judging from his behavior, this matter was just as he thought. He actually didn't care whether Xiao Zhiyuan saved him or not. It was just that he had been deceived for so many years and his lover broke up with him, which made this matter unacceptable to him.

He looked at the man on the ground indifferently: "So, I advise you to do as I say, otherwise the price you will pay will be much more than this."

Xiao Zhiyuan looked down at the ground in dismay: "You really don't have any mercy at all?"

"What kind of favor do you have to me? Since we have known each other for so many years, I just want you to apologize and terminate the contract. I have not banned you. I have done my best."

"Oh, that sounds good. If I apologize to the entire Internet at this time, my endorsement will be revoked, my works will not be available on the shelves, and I will face a huge amount of compensation. No company will be willing to accept me. What's the difference between what you are doing and banning me?"

"But wasn't Wen Yan the same at that time? Since you did it, you should accept it now."

Qi Yu'an glanced at Xiao Zhiyuan's agent again and said in a light tone: "I want to see your apology video online at the latest tomorrow. Now, both of you can go and sign the termination agreement."

After Qi Yu'an finished speaking, he didn't even bother to look at him and turned around to leave.

"What if I don't do what you say?" Xiao Zhiyuan was ready to throw the jar into the air.

"Even if you don't do it, the truth will still be revealed tomorrow. Believe me, you don't want to know my methods."

Qi Yu'an stopped but did not turn around. He said this with his back to him and walked without stopping, regardless of their reactions.

Xiao Zhiyuan's last glimmer of hope was extinguished.

The next day, Wen Yan was still sleeping at home when the phone kept ringing.

Wen Yan was furious and hid under the quilt, pretending that he couldn't hear it. But the phone kept ringing. There was nothing he could do. Wen Yan angrily reached out from under the quilt, took the phone and saw who was disturbing his sleep.

Huh? Shen Qi? So anxious, is the sky falling? Wen Yan suddenly woke up from her nap.

"Hello, Brother Qi?"

“Read Weibo.”

"No, what's the matter so urgent? At least tell me the truth, or I'll be scared."

Shen Qi realized that his call was indeed a little sudden. He rushed back last night and landed in the early morning. He estimated that the young man might not wake up yet.

Of course, now I must have been woken up by myself.

Shen Qi softened his tone, "Don't be nervous, it's a good thing. Xiao Zhiyuan just released an apology video half an hour ago, publicly admitting that the drugging incident three years ago was a false accusation. It's very popular now. Do you want to take a look?"

After hanging up the phone, Wen Yan sat on the bed, stunned for a long time before opening Weibo.

Seeing Xiao Zhiyuan confessing in front of the camera and seemingly apologizing to him sincerely, Wen Yan couldn't tell what she felt at the moment.

There was no joy of having his injustice vindicated, nor was there any satisfaction of having the truth revealed. His heart seemed numb to this matter, and the only thought in his mind was "Why did Xiao Zhiyuan apologize?"

Or what method did Qi Yu'an use to make Xiao Zhiyuan apologize publicly.

In fact, when Qi Yu'an told him during dinner that he would give him justice, he could basically guess that this day would come, but he guessed that it would only be a small, private apology. This kind of public apology across the entire internet was beyond his expectations.

After all, with such scandals exposed, it is basically impossible for him to stay in the entertainment industry.

It is different from his own situation at that time. At that time, it was only his assistant who was photographed. The outside world said that it was his suggestion. Netizens, without knowing the truth, cyber-bullied him to the point where he could not face people. But this time, he admitted that he had framed someone, and the circumstances were even worse.

Even though he is now a top star, he cannot escape this cyberbullying. In fact, based on his huge number of fans, the backlash will be even more severe.

Wen Yan thought about it for a long time, then smiled bitterly and shook his head.

This is a good thing. At least his reputation is cleared. As for Xiao Zhiyuan, Qi Yu'an asked him to do this and he would naturally arrange people to handle the crisis for him. I really think too much.

Since he couldn't sleep anyway, he put down his phone, got up and went to the bathroom to wash up.

"Ding Dong, Ding Dong", when the doorbell rang, Wen Yan was sweating profusely on the treadmill. When she heard someone ringing the doorbell, she could basically guess that it was Shen Qi coming.

He slowed down the treadmill, walked a few steps, and turned it off. He picked up the white towel draped over his shoulders and wiped the sweat off his face while opening the door.

"Brother Qi, why are you here?"

Shen Qi glanced at him and said, "How can I not come when something this big happened?"

Wen Yan moved aside to make room for Shen Qi who entered the house. He took out his slippers and put them on as if he knew the place well.

Shen Qi saw that there was nothing wrong with Wen Yan's expression and finally felt relieved.

On the way here, he was still worried that Wen Yan would recall the unhappy past because of this incident. Although he knew it was impossible to forget, he still hoped that the impact on him would be smaller.

Although Xiao Zhiyuan apologized to Wen Yan, there are still some brainless fans who cursed Wen Yan online, starting with a bunch of conspiracy theories, which made Shen Qi speechless. As soon as he logged into his second account, he gave her earnest advice: "If you don't want your brain, you can make pig soup to replenish your brain."

Seeing Wen Yan's expression of disgust at his surprise, he started to joke: "What's with that expression? I came here in such a hurry, so I'm being nosy. How about I go back now?"