After a hushed conversation, the police took away Lin Xinrou, who looked gloomy. The press conference was now over. Gu Anran didn't know what the reports would be like tomorrow, but she had made Lin Xinrou pay the price.
Inside the police station, Lin Xinrou, wearing a yellow jacket, had her hands cuffed. She glared at the police officer through gritted teeth. The officer sitting opposite her had scratches on his hands and neck, and his clothes were torn. Although she was angry, she held back.
"If you resist again, don't blame us for taking coercive measures."
She turned her head away and refused to speak. The police stepped forward and placed a thick stack of photos in front of her. "The evidence is conclusive now. You can't escape. If you want to drag this out, then go ahead." Lin Xinrou still didn't speak.
The police didn't even bother to change their clothes. After several hours of intense interrogation, using both soft and hard tactics, she finally couldn't take it anymore and confessed to what she had done, recounting the whole story in a plea for leniency.
The news the following day nearly crashed YR's official website, with reports of Lin Xinrou's alleged plagiarism and other issues sparking heated discussions.
All those who had insulted and mocked Gu Anran apologized, while those who supported Lin Xinrou were speechless and regretted supporting a designer who only knew how to steal the fruits of others' labor.
“I heard from a friend that there seems to be more to the story than meets the eye regarding the YR fashion show incident, but the news has been suppressed and there has been no reporting.”
"Could it be Lin Xinrou who did it again?"
"What other heinous things has she done?"
Just as everyone was still discussing it, another explosive news story overturned everyone's understanding. It was a video posted by a small account. Although it was blurred out, it obviously had little effect.
The video shows Lin Xinrou recounting how she cut the rope, seemingly at a police station. The video ends with her cries of pain, but it doesn't elicit any sympathy from the audience.
"I was wondering why she was taken away by the police for plagiarism; she actually orchestrated the fashion show."
"How could there be such a depraved person?"
The comments were full of insults, and many people felt sorry for Gu Anran. Those who had bought Ruby Lin's clothes said they were disgusted and would never wear them again. On the same day, YR's sales rose again, surpassing the sales volume of the first day.
After the video was released, the police station's account quickly responded, essentially telling everyone to recognize the facts and not blindly follow the crowd, which indirectly acknowledged the authenticity of the incident. Lin Xinrou went from being admired and envied to being universally reviled.
The model's parents, who were at home, were unaware of the incident until they saw the report on television and realized they had wrongly accused the wrong person.
"She came to visit during the Chinese New Year, but we kicked her out!"
"This...we..." The woman turned to look at the man, hesitating to speak.
"Well, at least it's given our daughter some closure." The man embraced the woman who was sobbing uncontrollably, unaware that his son, hiding in the room, was also silently weeping while looking at his sister's photo.
Gu Anran arrived at the company as usual, only to find a simply dressed couple standing at the entrance. She froze after taking just two steps forward, and even reflexively wanted to leave.
"Mr. Gu... Mr. Gu!" the man called out to her, pulling his wife toward her.
She stood frozen in place, and her secretary quickly came over, looking at the two of them nervously, afraid that they were going to cause trouble. But to her surprise, the two of them bowed deeply to Gu Anran.
Gu Anran panicked and quickly tried to pull them away, asking, "What are you doing?"
"Mr. Gu, we're so sorry. We've made you suffer so much. Please take the money back."
"That's the compensation you deserve. Get up now, I can't accept this."
They are already quite wealthy, yet they still wear simple clothes and live in the same old neighborhood. The photos they carry in their pockets testify to their longing for home. It is only right that she helps such a family.
After struggling for a while, the two finally stood up. Women are more emotional, and the woman held her hand and shed tears. Seeing this, she felt heartbroken, and the knot in her heart suddenly disappeared. Her eyes reddened, and she took the initiative to hug the woman. The woman hugged her back with trembling hands.
The secretary captured this scene on camera. Her eyes also stung, and she wiped away the tears that welled up. She waited until the three of them had calmed down before going up to make things easier.
"I'll show you around the company today," Gu Anran said with a smile, wiping her eyes. The two agreed, and the secretary went to adjust the schedule accordingly.
Lin Xinrou, awaiting the lawsuit, stared blankly at the news report. She had lost her former arrogance, replaced by a sense of weariness. She asked the e-commerce boss to find a way to get her out, but was refused. She didn't even have a lawyer now.
There was a sound at the door. She looked up, her eyes filled with expectation. The policeman glanced at her and said, "Your garment factory has been shut down. We will arrange a lawyer for you." Then he left.
Lin Xinrou stared blankly at the wall in front of her and suddenly burst into laughter. The sound grew louder and louder, and large tears slowly slid down her cheeks. Suddenly, she tore at her hair like a madwoman and looked at the police officers who came in with a look of terror.
"Who are you, and what do you want?" she murmured, shrinking into a corner.
Sensing something was wrong, the police exchanged glances. To prevent her from trying to escape punishment, they took Lin Xinrou for a checkup. She was found to be mentally sound. The trial was scheduled to begin two days later. Few people attended, only the model's parents, Gu Anran, and Ye Lichuan.
"Thump." With a final blow, Lin Xinrou, after committing countless evil deeds, was finally to spend the rest of her life in prison. Her two parents beside her wept uncontrollably, and Gu Anran gently comforted them. As she was being led away, Lin Xinrou suddenly looked in this direction, her eyes clouded.
After dropping the model's parents off, the two went home. On the way, Gu Anran silently looked out the window at the scenery.
"What are you thinking about?"
“Good and evil will be rewarded in the end. She brought this upon herself.” Pressing against the glass, she recalled Lin Xinrou’s eyes and felt that something was not quite right. Later, she learned that Lin Xinrou had gone completely insane after spending a month in prison.
The matter has finally come to an end, and Gu Anran has resumed her normal work hours.
"Thank you all for your hard work during this time. The company is about to embark on a new chapter, and we all need to work together. I have compiled the company's future development direction. Please take a look and feel free to share any ideas or suggestions you may have."
Gu Anran was busy making plans and devising schemes. It wasn't until Ye Lichuan called that she realized she had already left work. As she walked out with her bag, her secretary looked at her with surprise.
"No need to work overtime today, thank you for your hard work, your year-end bonus will be doubled." After saying that, she took the elevator to the basement level.
When I opened the passenger door, I found someone else in the back seat—it was Xiao Tian.
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