Chapter 603: The Final Frenzy (Part 2)
Gu Yin reassured her, "I know the truth, the school knows the truth, the country knows the truth. Senior sister, you don't need to worry. I'll see what's going on first, and then I'll contact you again."
"Okay! I'll ask around and find out what's going on!"
Just after hanging up the phone, Tie Mao's number called again. Gu Yin turned on her computer and asked, "Have you found out what happened?"
Upon hearing this, Tie Mao knew that Gu Yin must already know about what happened online, so he immediately said, "Yesterday afternoon, it was just students from your school who posted your photos, saying that there is a genius at Qingda University who is beautiful, has good grades, can skip grades in university, and has even developed a vaccine that doesn't exist in the world. That person has quite a few fans online, and those fans all expressed envy and admiration after seeing the photos. The comments below have always been very friendly. We have been monitoring public opinion about you, and the comments were still very friendly until the evening, and it didn't go beyond the circle."
Around 10 PM, a topic titled "Behind the 17-Year-Old Prodigy's Research on an Eradication Vaccine: Disregard for the Law or a Money Transaction?" suddenly appeared online and went viral in less than a minute! The comments below were filled with testimonials like "I have a friend at Qingdao University," "I have a relative at Chushi University," "I have a professor who said..." which made those netizens who blindly followed the lead even more convinced that there was something fishy about your paper.
Afterwards, Shen Wanyi directly used his own account to say some things, causing his fans to go crazy and flood Qingda University's official website, as well as some official websites that had previously reported on and praised him! Originally, this was just an academic matter, which wouldn't have been a big deal, since many things require evidence. But now it's involved the entertainment industry, not to mention that the recently very popular Shen Wanyi has personally gotten involved! Now the public opinion is out of control! The second boss's idea is not to control public opinion; the more you control it, the more it indicates a problem. Let's see what the official opinion is first. Boss, what do you suggest?!
Gu Yin had already seen the topic, and it was indeed very popular. It wasn't just on some forums, websites, and online communities; some people had even posted it on foreign websites. This was no longer a simple questioning.
Who is Shen Wanyi?
Tie Mao paused for a moment, then quickly explained, "Shen Wanyi used to be a popular singer at Royal Entertainment! We even tried to poach Shen Wanyi from Royal Entertainment, but he had some unspeakable relationship with Zhang Nantian, the CEO of Royal Entertainment, so we couldn't get him. We only managed to poach Liang Yu. Royal Entertainment isn't clean; our company and several other companies are gradually taking over Royal Entertainment. Their top executive, Zhang Nantian, is already in jail. This matter is almost over. Shen Wanyi, because of his looks, was taken over by the boss of another company. He signed with another company. Is it because of what happened with Royal Entertainment that he harbors resentment towards our company?"
So it was him! Gu Yin suddenly remembered meeting him when she was getting her hair and makeup done at the company's annual party.
"Go and find out what his motives are."
After hanging up the phone, Gu Yin left the room and saw her whole family in the living room.
Gu Yin looked at them in surprise: "Why didn't you go to work?"
Li Mengxin asked worriedly, "We were all at work, but we found out everything that happened online. We were worried about you, so we all came back. Ayin, are you alright?"
Gu Yin looked at her worried family members and smiled, "It's alright! Don't worry, everyone. Just go about your business. I have a clear conscience! Besides, this matter is already being handled, and the higher-ups won't ignore it. Don't worry!"
Seeing that Gu Yin's expression did not change at all, her family breathed a sigh of relief and then went back to their own business. Gu Yin originally wanted to go to the laboratory, but her family disagreed. Gu Yin's photos had already been circulated all over the internet. What if she went out like this and encountered some irrational people?
Seeing this, Gu Yin had no choice but to work from home, and Chu Yan also brought his computer to the Gu family home.
"How should this matter be handled? Is there a procedure in place?"
Gu Yin shook her head: "Debunking the rumors is actually very simple. I had surveillance during my experiments. It's easy to clarify; I can just post the video online. But I want to know who's behind this instigation, so I'll let them dance for a bit. If I don't say anything, they'll think I'm guilty and will only become more smug and reckless. 'Heaven will destroy those it desires, and will first make them mad' comes from Lao Tzu. Let's wait and see."
Chu Yan nodded upon hearing this: "That's fine. I'll find out who the ringleader is, and then we'll investigate them as appropriate."
After that, the two went about their own business.
Gu Yin's experimental application has been approved, followed by a call from the higher-ups.
Chu Yan stopped typing on the computer keyboard and looked at Gu Yin as she answered the phone.
"Hello Gu Yin, this is the Cyberspace Administration of China. We have seen some false information about you online. Your superiors have instructed you not to handle it for the time being. The country has discovered some lurking enemies online and is currently making arrests. Since the number is uncertain, we can only ask you to hold off for now. But rest assured, the country will definitely give you an explanation! Also, our leaders asked us to convey that the country will always be your strongest support! The country will never let down any patriot! We hope this matter will not distract you and that you will continue to work hard to complete the second experiment!"
Gu Yin nodded upon hearing this: "Please rest assured, I will not be disturbed and will do my best to complete the experiment! I'll leave this matter to you."
After Gu Yin hung up the phone, Chu Yan placed the computer in front of her: "These people are now attacking the Chu Group's official website, and there are also some people boycotting them online. It's quite a large-scale operation. Who would believe that there's no one behind them?"
Gu Yin scrolled through the comments and found them to be incredibly vulgar, comparable to those ten years after the internet's rise to prominence. The vulgarity wasn't in the internet itself, but in the people who used it as a shield to launch malicious attacks on others with impunity. They were the people who hid in the shadows, unable to face the light of day.
Will this have a significant impact on your company?
Chu Yan shook his head: "It won't have any impact. Even if it does, it's only temporary. Don't worry, it's fine. Don't read those comments; they'll ruin your mood."
Gu Yin nodded: "Let me arrange the work first, and you can tell me if there's anything else."
With the experimental application approved, there were so many things to do that Gu Yin really didn't have time to read those comments. If she had time right now, she would definitely be arguing with those trolls online!
Gu Yin assigned the work, transferred 200 million to the black card held by Du Kai, and contacted the research center at the hospital, asking the director to release the volunteer and patient slots she needed.
By the time all the preparations were complete, it was already dark, and dinner was ready at home.
Gu Yin looked at Chu Yan: "Eat here? Or go home?"
No sooner had she finished speaking than a commotion erupted from the computer, and Gu Yin looked over.
At this moment, at the entrance of the Chu Group, Chu Xiong and his wife were surrounded by waiting reporters.
The bodyguards waiting nearby immediately pushed the swarming reporters away.
Chu Xiong pressed his hand down: "Don't crowd! Be careful of a stampede! I'm not leaving, I'll just stand here. Ask me anything you want, but please don't crowd! People in the back, step back a bit! Leave some space! If you keep making such a mess, I promise I won't answer a single word later! You'd better figure it out yourselves!"
After Chu Xiong finished speaking, the surroundings quieted down for a moment, and then the reporters automatically stood at attention.
Chu Xiong nodded upon seeing this: "Go ahead and ask. I don't know what recent news could excite you so much."
The reporter standing in front immediately raised his microphone: "Mr. Chu! What are your thoughts on the incident that has broken out online?!"
Chu Xiong raised an eyebrow: "What's going on online?"
The surrounding reporters exchanged glances. The whole affair had caused such a stir online, and the richest man didn't even know?!
The reporter immediately asked, "Is it true or false that the online claim that Zhou Guyin from Qingdao University is your daughter-in-law?"
Chu Xiong frowned, then sighed: "It's fake."
The reporter's eyes lit up: "What about the fact that you booked the hotel for the other party's coming-of-age ceremony, attended their birthday party, and your son even saw the guests off at the door with them, and someone took photos of that and posted them online? What do you have to say about that?"
"Or is it that the other party is trying to curry favor with your family, and you are unaware of this?"
"Or is your young master just playing around with Zhou Guyin?"
Chu Xiong chuckled: "So you all knew about this. Who took the photos? Were they good or bad?"
Everyone: "..."
"Mr. Chu, please answer the question carefully!"
Chu Xiong looked at the man and chuckled, "Gu Yin is indeed not my daughter-in-law yet. She's only been an adult for a few days. How could she be my daughter-in-law? And please, don't say such idiotic things as trying to curry favor with our family. It's shameful! If she needed to curry favor with our family, we would be richer than a country! Gentlemen, I hope you'll show some respect. If you scare away my son's crush, I'll come after you!"
The reporters below, far from being angry, became even more excited upon hearing this: "So, you're very satisfied with Zhou Guyin marrying into your Chu family, aren't you? And about her arrogance, her domineering and domineering behavior, her use of money to bully others, her bribing of school leaders, and her stealing of others' experimental results, haven't you always been aware of all this?! Have you always supported her?! Cleared all obstacles for her!"
Chu Xiong's smile vanished as he looked at the reporter who had raised the question and said in a deep voice, "Do you have any evidence for what you're saying? Using money to bribe people? Who did you bribe? Get him to come out and explain! Bribing school leaders? Which leader? Stealing someone else's experimental results? You're not talking about the shingles eradication vaccine, are you? Who did you steal? Get him to come out and explain how A-Yin stole his experimental results! As for being arrogant and domineering, are you sure that's even human?"
"It's all over the internet! And many of Zhou Guyin's teachers and classmates have come forward to testify! Are you protecting her? Or is Zhou Guyin just a puppet, and the Chu family is actually behind her!"
Chu Xiong coldly looked at the man: "Yucheng Evening News, Luo Tianming? Can you take legal responsibility for what you said today?!"
Luo Tianming's eyes flickered as he thought of the comments online, and then of Zhou Guyin, who had remained silent until now, and the official websites.
He pursed his lips: "Of course! Exposing injustice and eliminating harm for the people is my responsibility! Of course I can stand by my words!"
Chu Xiong nodded: "That's good! Remember what you said today. As for the issues you raised, I don't think you'd believe me no matter how much I say now, so I won't say anything more. Let time tell. As for the things online, humph, they're all rats hiding behind the scenes who can't stand seeing others do well. If you have the guts, speak up with your real names! Otherwise, you're all just slandering and spreading rumors! I hope you'll behave yourselves!"
After saying that, he ignored the reporters, got into the car with Yao Jinse, and left the Chu Group building under the escort of bodyguards.
Chu Xiong's words made the internet even more lively! It was like a carnival! But it was just the last carnival before the storm!
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