Chapter 110 Chapter 110 The truth is revealed. It turns out that he is even more...
Hearing him say this, Qiao Wanshu secretly breathed a sigh of relief. At least He Shengnian did not think that his approach was wrong. The only thing he did not expect was the variable Wu Xuan.
Now that the truth has been revealed, what he is most worried about should be the reputation of him and the He family.
"It's not your fault," Qiao Wanshu lowered his eyelashes, "I'm the one who got you into trouble."
Her eyes reddened as she said, "If my family wasn't about to go bankrupt, I wouldn't have made this choice."
"I know it was selfish, but at the time I had only one thought in mind: to change the company's fate of bankruptcy," Qiao Wanshu paused and whispered, "I just didn't expect the consequences to be so serious."
"What's more," she tried to justify herself, "she's not innocent. My brother and I just exposed her true face."
Even now, she still doesn't think she has done anything wrong.
If it weren't for Xu Qinghu as a stepping stone, the Qiao family would probably have gone bankrupt long ago, and it would be unknown whether she could successfully marry He Shengnian.
What she regretted was that she failed to find out the network of relationships behind Xu Qinghu, otherwise her handling method would have been more obscure.
He Shengnian's eyes remained calm as he listened to her explanation. He waited until she finished speaking before looking at her beautiful features. "I know."
He was impressed by her when he first met her on a dating show three years ago.
She was the one who looked most like an upper-class person among all of them. Although her personality was aloof, she was decent and generous enough. Coupled with her meaningful conversation, she became his perfect choice.
He took the opportunity to contact her and did what a suitor should do.
Although she was not interested in him at first, he still insisted on his original decision until there was no better choice.
Later, she repeatedly hit a wall with Du Yanting and finally tried to contact him. Only then did he realize that she was not as bright as she appeared.
He seems spotless, but in fact he is quite cunning.
Whether it was the love triangle with Gu Jingchen and Xu Qinghu, or using other female guests to demonstrate her popularity, she easily became the focus of the show.
Is there anything wrong with these?
He Shengnian certainly didn't think this was wrong.
All the guests who participate in the dating variety show are not just looking for so-called love, so it is normal for Qiao Wanshu to have his own selfish motives.
What's more, she was just trying her best to show her charm in front of the camera. He Shengnian not only didn't feel repulsed, but also admired her even more.
His criteria for choosing a partner are not innocent little white rabbits, but a proper degree of sophistication, which can help his partner gain a foothold in the He family as soon as possible.
The true nature displayed by Qiao Wanshu further deepened his affection for her and made him appreciate her style of doing things even more.
Until Xu Qinghu's affairs broke out one after another.
At first, he did not link this matter to Qiao Wanshu. After all, she also came from a wealthy family and there was no need for her to step on Xu Qinghu to get to the top.
However, as the situation developed, more and more criticisms were directed at Xu Qinghu. Although most netizens were guided by public opinion, there were still many normal people who were able to think independently and suspected that all this was a conspiracy against Xu Qinghu.
Even if Xu Qinghu had moral flaws, she would not have been subjected to such a massive online violence. In addition, due to her superior appearance and deep affection for Gu Jingchen, there were even many fans who supported her online. They tried hard to speak for her and wanted to overturn all the negative information about her.
Soon someone discovered the abnormality of the Qiao family and said that the Qiao family was a shell company. Xu Qinghu was being abused like this, and it must be them who were behind the scenes.
After this news came out, the subordinates immediately contacted He Shengnian and asked whether they should take the initiative to help Qiao Wanshu clear his relationship.
Only then did He Shengnian understand the true situation of the Qiao family. Her purpose in participating in the dating variety show was never to fall in love, but to save the Qiao family from disaster.
After hearing the news, he was disappointed and immediately went to ask Qiao Wanshu.
What she got was that if she didn't participate in the dating show, she would marry someone she didn't like.
"I had no choice," He Shengnian still remembered that night, when Qiao Wanshu's face was filled with hesitation and fear. "I didn't want to sell myself out at a fixed price."
She grabbed He Shengnian's sleeve, her eyes filled with soft pleading, "My brother and I are just telling you what Xu Qinghu did. We didn't wrongly accuse her. Can you... please don't leave me?"
He Shengnian stood there, wondering if it was wrong for Qiao Wanshu to do such a thing?
Of course not.
There is no real black and white in the class he lives in. There are many people who are more cruel and ruthless than her, not to mention that Qiao Wanshu has enough reasons.
As a suitor, he quickly made his choice - to suppress all the public opinions that doubted the Qiao family.
Seeing that he was willing to tolerate her, Qiao Wanshu's spirits were obviously much more relaxed. She deliberately said: "My brother and I will not let the public opinion ferment for too long. After the dating show is over, we will suppress the popularity of Xu Qinghu."
She spoke with such sincerity that He Shengnian didn't delve into it. He simply said, "If you encounter a problem you can't solve, you can come to me. Don't leave any handle for yourself."
But did they really suppress the popularity after the dating show ended?
Of course not.
Xu Qinghu's name seems to have its own traffic. Wherever Qiao Wanshu appears, someone will mention her name and always judge her from a high position.
The more Xu Qinghu was scolded, the more people sympathized with and liked Qiao Wanshu. She was like a sacrifice for the entire show, and everyone could get traffic from her.
Even if Qiao Wanshu wanted to get rid of her, he couldn't do it completely.
Later, when she opened an internet celebrity incubation company, she became even more dependent on Xu Qinghu.
Whenever the company needs popularity, Xu Qinghu and Qiao Wanshu will appear on the hot searches at the same time, and marketing accounts will once again belittle Xu Qinghu to highlight Qiao Wanshu's success and contribute to Qiao Wanshu's career.
There are countless such cases.
No matter how busy He Shengnian was, it was impossible for him not to know, but he still chose to remain silent.
After all, Xu Qinghu has already left the public eye, and no matter how online public opinion develops, it will no longer affect her.
Time passed like this until the winter solstice of that year, when he and Qiao Wanshu got married as planned. Late at night, after he had sent away all the guests, he learned from his subordinates that Xu Qinghu had died.
"According to the police report, he died of depression after suffering severe online violence."
The subordinate's voice trembled as he spoke those words. "I didn't expect that after so long, I would hear the news of her death."
For a moment, He Shengnian's mind went blank.
"What did you say?" He heard his own cold voice, "Who died?"
"Xu Qinghu," the subordinate said, "The police not only issued a notice, but also severely criticized the cyberbullying and rumor-mongering. This incident has become a big deal and may even become a trending topic."
"Suppress it." He Shengnian came back to his senses and said in a deep voice, "This matter cannot be on the hot search."
The subordinate was silent for a moment, understood what he wanted to express, and agreed in a low voice.
Xu Qinghu's death came too suddenly. When she was alive, netizens hated her so much that they wanted to grind her into dust. But once a person dies, the nature of their hatred changes.
Death is a tragedy that can never be changed.
No matter how hateful she was, she shouldn't have died from cyberbullying.
Once the heat comes up, Qiao Wanshu, the Qiao family, and even He Shengnian will all be stripped of their skin.
He Shengnian would never allow such a thing to happen.
Although there were discussions about Xu Qinghu online later, they were still mostly insults, under the guidance of some people. Even if someone expressed regret, they would be labeled as the same as Xu Qinghu.
Netizens' focus has always been on He Qiao's wedding. While sending their blessings, they also did not forget to say bad luck to Xu Qinghu.
A person's death is so light.
If you can't change your destiny when you are alive, it will be even more insignificant after you die.
This incident did not have any impact on He Shengnian. He and Qiao Wanshu still lived a peaceful and happy life.
But when it was late at night and everyone was asleep, Qiao Wanshu would occasionally wake up from a nightmare, not knowing what she was dreaming about. She would hug his arms tightly, her head covered in cold sweat.
He Shengnian patted her back as usual, reminding himself that he was by her side.
Qiao Wanshu smiled at him dependently, but there was an lingering fear in her eyes.
At this time, He Shengnian would think of Xu Qinghu, her beautiful face, her flattery and trust in Gu Jingchen, and the black materials that were in full swing.
If she really loves vanity, why would she choose Gu Jingchen instead of him and Du Yanting? Their conditions are obviously several times better than Gu Jingchen's.
And regarding those revelations, if she was wronged, why didn't she clarify?
But no matter how hard he thought, he couldn't figure out the crux of the matter.
What He Shengnian didn't expect was Wu Xuan.
This descendant of the Wu family, who had been in a coma for more than three years before waking up, tricked him into going abroad in the name of cooperation, but ended up only seeking revenge for Xu Qinghu.
The past that he thought was insignificant was easily torn off in the live broadcast room with tens of millions of people, revealing his true face that had been hidden for many years.
So naked, embarrassing, and despicable.
He then realized that those people who were not worth mentioning could also teach him a lesson that he would never forget.
Even if he died, he would still be in disarray and feel like a thorn in his throat.
"Will you blame me?" Qiao Wanshu said to himself: "If it weren't for me, you wouldn't be implicated."
She stared into He Shengnian's eyes, afraid that he would show an expression of disgust and boredom.
He Shengnian was silent for a moment. "Now that things have come to this, we can only find a way to restore our reputation."
"I can take all the responsibility," Qiao Wanshu said immediately: "As long as you and the He family are safe, I am willing to pay any price."
Qiao Wanshu stayed by the bedside all day just to prove his determination to He Shengnian.
Only in this way can he protect her under tremendous pressure, otherwise her future fate may be worse than Xu Qinghu's.
Looking at her red eyes, He Shengnian fell silent again.
"Hubby," Qiao Wanshu held his hand tightly and choked up, "I really know I was wrong. I can publicly apologize to Xu Qinghu. Please don't be silent."
The company went bankrupt and her loved ones died tragically. He Shengnian is her only support and she needs his clear attitude.
In the huge ward, Qiao Wanshu's breathing was particularly obvious. Her hair was scattered on her shoulders, her face was haggard, and her eyelids were dark. She no longer looked as bright and beautiful as usual.
In the endless silence, He Shengnian slowly and forcefully pulled his hand out of hers.
"This incident has caused a huge stir," he said slowly, looking into Qiao Wanshu's eyes. "With so many people dead, public opinion will only intensify."
His eyes were calm as he said this, "The reason there's no movement from above is to give the He family a chance to react."
Qiao Wanshu's face turned pale, and he immediately had an ominous premonition in his heart, "What does this mean?"
"Someone must be held accountable for this matter," He Shengnian said straight to the point: "It's either you or me, or the He family."
Qiao Wanshu realized the meaning of his words and trembled all over. He subconsciously said, "I can explain to everyone, or apologize publicly to Xu Qinghu. As long as it can calm the anger, I can do anything. I can also use public welfare to save my reputation, or go to the countryside to teach..."
She stared at He Shengnian's face and repeated, "As long as I can do it, I can do it."
"Not enough," He Shengnian's voice was a little hoarse, "this is far from enough."
He looked at Qiao Wanshu's face and said in a deep voice, "Xu Qinghu's death was not an accident. Someone must be held responsible for her death."
"Qi Song, Du Yanting, and those staff members who died abroad also need to be held accountable for their deaths."
"Whether it's the dire consequences of the entire case or the negative impact on society as a whole, it's not something that can be taken lightly."
There was no emotion in his voice, but it was mixed with a chill that made Qiao Wanshu feel cold all over. Her fingertips trembled, and when she looked at He Shengnian, there was no longer dependence in her eyes, but even fear.
She asked with difficulty: "What do you want me to do?"
When He Shengnian said these words, he was definitely not simply telling her how difficult the matter was, but Qiao Wanshu had no other choice but to bite the bullet and continue asking.
"The He family will show sincerity to calm the anger above, and you and I need to calm the anger of netizens. Only in this way can we minimize the impact of this incident on the He family."
Qiao Wanshu's hands slowly clenched, and he said more and more hesitantly: "How are you and I going to calm the anger of netizens?"
He Shengnian finally met her eyes, like a beast baring its fangs, his true intentions revealed: "It's simple. Accept the punishment of the law."
He said, "You are responsible for what you have done. As your accomplice, I am guilty as well."
"Impossible!" Qiao Wanshu's eyes widened suddenly upon hearing this. He suspected that he was crazy and said without thinking, "It was Wu Xuan who killed the man. Why should we go to jail? If anyone should go to jail, he should go!"
"He's already dead," He Shengnian said, "Only the survivors need to atone for their sins."
"I don't agree," Qiao Wanshu didn't expect him to make such a decision. He completely collapsed and screamed, "What does Xu Qinghu's death have to do with me? If she wants to blame someone, she can blame her parents or those netizens. Why should I be held responsible? I don't agree! Don't even think about putting me in jail!"
Seeing that she easily revealed her true thoughts, He Shengnian closed his eyes and let her hysterically vent her inner fear in the ward, with no expression on his face.
After she had said enough, he took out his cell phone and contacted Mr. He. Not long after, the He family came with the police, ready to take Qiao Wanshu away.
"No!" Seeing that he was really going to go to jail, Qiao Wanshu screamed again and desperately reached out to ask He Shengnian to save him, but received no response.
Her heart shrank violently, and she stared at He Shengnian. He was lying quietly on the bed, his face cold and indifferent. He didn't care about her situation after being taken away, and the light in his eyes gradually dimmed.
"Why..." She didn't believe that He Shengnian would be so cruel to her. "Don't you love me very much... Aren't you most concerned about my safety when I'm in danger? Why do you treat me like this..."
No matter how hard Qiao Wanshu tried, he couldn't understand why He Shengnian was so cold-blooded.
They are husband and wife, didn't he say he would protect her forever?
Why did he abandon her when he knew she had nothing... How could he be so cruel?
After the ward door was closed, Qiao Wanshu still couldn't believe that he had become an abandoned person.
She even fantasized that He Shengnian was just a temporary solution, and that he would reconcile with her once the storm had passed.
As a result, he received a divorce agreement in prison.
He Shengnian wants to completely cut ties with her.
Soon, major official media issued notices and announced the results of the punishment against Qiao Wanshu.
Seeing Qiao Wanshu going to jail, netizens who were originally very angry suddenly felt happy. While scolding her online, they also kept asking about the punishment of He Shengnian.
After all, he and the He family behind him are not innocent either.
In order to calm public opinion, the official media quickly responded, saying that He Shengnian would receive the punishment he deserved after being discharged from the hospital.
As for the He family, many important personnel were dismissed and their situation is not as good as before.
The first thing He Shengnian did after being discharged from the hospital was to divorce Qiao Wanshu and completely part ways with her.
Although he also had to pay a sentence, under the operation of the He family, the price he had to pay was very small, and he could clear himself of any connection by just going through the motions.
However, Qiao Wanshu will face more than ten years in prison.
Just when everyone thought the matter was about to be settled, the He family suffered retaliation one after another.
First, the company's cooperation was snatched away, and then the Wu family sniped them in the political arena. It seemed that their doomsday had just begun.
In the following years, He Shengnian was like walking on a tightrope. Every time he saw the dawn of hope ahead, he would encounter obstacles for various reasons and fall into an even more difficult situation.
After several times, he suspected that Wu Xuan was not dead.
The so-called death from falling off a cliff was simply a cover-up. Not only was he not dead, but someone was hiding in secret to take revenge on him.
Unfortunately, even if He Shengnian knew of his existence, he would not be able to fight back against him.
At this time, the He family was no longer as strong as before. Once there was any disturbance, netizens would remember what he had done and start to speculate wildly.
Everyone in the He family lives on thin ice, so how can they openly declare war on Wu Xuan?
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