Chapter 176 Privacy Exposed
Bai Wei was furious: "When the news breaks, will he be so ashamed of what he said today that he'll want to crawl into a hole and hide?!"
Wen Xi calmly said, "Don't bother arguing with fools, or you'll only end up getting angry yourself."
When Wenxi saw Yan Xu being interviewed by online media, she already had a pretty good idea of what was going to happen next.
She has also experienced many ups and downs, so she wasn't very excited.
Bai Wei looked miserable: "Wen Lu... could you ask your master or someone else to intercept their news?"
Wenxi: "I'll try my best."
Seeing the little girl's tearful face, she kindly comforted her, "Don't worry, maybe they're just conducting a simple interview and will report the truth in the end."
Bai Wei: "In today's online environment, truthful reporting simply cannot attract traffic. This online media outlet makes a living by attracting attention and driving traffic."
Wenxi: "..."
They've all become smarter and harder to fool.
As soon as Wenxi's car stopped in front of the law firm, Bai Wei screamed.
"They're not issuing a news report, they're broadcasting live!"
If it's news, we can try to stop it beforehand.
As long as the money is right, the news can be taken down.
But the live stream... even the Jade Emperor couldn't stop it.
Bai Wei, unwilling to give up, said, "If we contact them now... it might still be in time."
Wen Xi calmly asked, "What did they say during their live stream?"
Bai Wei's face turned pale: "...As expected, not a single kind word came out."
Wenxi unbuckled her seatbelt: "Let's get ready to go upstairs."
Bai Wei also got out of the car, her phone displaying live stream footage from an online media outlet.
Wenxi took out her phone to call her brother.
As soon as I entered the elevator, the host's voice echoed in the enclosed space.
"According to 'Wen's' younger brother, she suffers from a serious mental illness and has been seeing a psychologist... It's hard for us not to suspect that she has been bullying Jiang Jiang in the office because of her mental instability."
Bai Wei angrily retorted, "Nonsense!"
"If they spread these rumors any further, they'll be locked up for life!"
Wenxi: "They didn't spread rumors."
"What?"
Bai Wei's face paled, and she immediately realized what Wen Xi meant. She quickly tried to leave the live stream.
Wenxi turned off her phone and said in a deep voice, "Don't rush to log out."
Her eyes flashed coldly: "Keep watching. Summarize the information they give later, and remember to keep the evidence. We'll sue them all together when the time comes."
Back in her office, Wenxi didn't contact her brother; instead, she called Shang Chen first.
"Weiyi.com, see if you can find a way to contact their management."
"Or investigate the people behind this live stream."
Shang Chen: "I've already asked Assistant Wu to make the contact."
Wen Xi paused for a moment, then suddenly said solemnly, "Shang Chen, there are very few people who know that I have a psychological problem, at least Yan Xu would never know."
"You suspect..."
“Someone investigated me specifically, and this person is quite capable.”
Shang Chen's voice deepened slightly: "I'll have someone investigate."
After a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, Shang Chen asked, "Have you contacted your older brother?"
Wen Xi's voice was somewhat indifferent: "No."
Shang Chen sensed that something was wrong.
Just as he was about to ask a few more questions, Wen Xi suddenly said very seriously, "Shang Chen, you must contact the person behind this online media!"
"We can't let them continue broadcasting."
Shang Chen replied in a calm and measured tone, "Okay."
Less than five minutes later, the live stream on the only online media outlet was suddenly cut off.
Wenxi breathed a sigh of relief.
However, the live broadcast by this online media outlet revealed a lot of 'real and explosive' news, which quickly went viral.
Bai Wei discovered that the live stream had been cut off, and immediately went to Wen Xi to share the good news.
"Wenlu, the live stream has been cut off!"
Wen Xi nodded slightly: "I understand."
Bai Wei: "But it's already starting to cause trouble online..."
Wenxi: "The current situation is under control, so there's nothing to worry about."
Bai Wei was taken aback.
Within what controllable range?
They said they would let the rumors spread, but they didn't say they would publicize Wen Lu's privacy.
Even Bai Wei was unaware that Wen Xi had a mental illness before this.
Wen Xi simply said calmly, "There's plenty of evidence online now, why don't you hurry up and organize it?"
Bai Wei pursed her lips: "Mm."
She still couldn't learn Wen Lu's composure.
Wenxi watched the rumors spread online, but her mood quickly returned to calm.
I didn't get off work until 6:30.
By this time, it was completely dark.
She drove directly to the Shang Group.
Shang Shen was eating when he saw her arrive, and he was somewhat surprised.
Why didn't you tell me beforehand?
Wenxi: "I want to see you."
Shang Chen's Adam's apple bobbed, and he fell silent for a moment, a soft feeling creeping into his heart.
Wenxi put her bag aside, dragged a stool over and sat opposite him, quietly watching Shang Chen.
Shang Chen: "...Have you eaten?"
"I'm eating now."
Shang Chen: "?"
He suddenly remembered the "beauty is food for the eyes" joke that Wenxi had mentioned.
Wen Xi crossed her arms and looked at Shang Chen across the desk, a hint of a smile playing on her lips.
A hint of helplessness crept into Shang Chen's lips.
"Let's eat together."
Wenxi: "I don't have an appetite right now. When I do, you can come with me for a late-night snack."
Shang Chen: "..."
Under Wen Xi's watchful gaze, Shang Chen couldn't eat much; he only ate a couple of bites before packing up.
He stood up, picked up Wenxi's bag, and familiarly took her hand with his other hand. "Let's go home first."
"Aren't you going to work overtime tonight?"
If he weren't working overtime, Shang Chen should be home for dinner.
Shang Chen said calmly, "My wife is here to pick me up, why would I need to work overtime?"
He said in a serious tone, "I'm a workaholic, but not a masochist."
Wenxi looked at him with a smile.
As she laughed, she suddenly took a step forward in her high heels and reached out to hug Shang Chen's waist.
Shang Chen pulled Wen Xi into his arms and asked in a deep voice, "Xi Xi, what are you afraid of?"
Having been married for so long, Shang Chen was already very familiar with Wen Xi's emotions.
She's not in a good mood today.
Wenxi rested her forehead gently against Shang Chen's chest, completely still.
Shang Chen guessed in a low voice: "Is it because of Yan Xu's interview?"
Shang Chen also learned about the content of the only online media live broadcast. Apart from some of Wen Xi's private information, most of it was just rumors circulating online.
The whole thing is actually still within a controllable range.
He gently stroked Wenxi's back, as if to comfort her, "There's something I haven't had a chance to tell you yet."
"Assistant Wu just found out that the only online media outlet is backed by the Zhou family of Jiangnan."
Wenxi remained nestled in Shang Chen's arms, without uttering a sound.
Shang Chen: "Not long ago, the Central Inspection Team came to Jiangnan, and several branches of the Zhou family were investigated. Shang Jia cooperated fully, and in the end, the Zhou family suffered a crushing defeat."
"This incident should be Zhou Yuan's counterattack."
That's why the only online media outlet was able to investigate Wenxi's privacy and disclose it during a live broadcast.
This incident has triggered a chain reaction.
After a long silence, Wenxi said, "Shang Chen, do you know why my brother goes abroad every year?"
Shang Chen's Adam's apple bobbed, his gaze hardening.
Wenxi spoke slowly, as if she were having some difficulty.
“My brother… has a serious mental illness that has affected his physical and mental health.”
“He goes abroad once a year just to seek medical treatment.”
Wenxi's inability to feel cold is a lingering issue stemming from being frozen unconscious as a child.
She has a subconscious psychological disorder, but it does not affect her daily life or mental state.
But Wenzhou is different.
He is really sick.
Besides Wen Xi, Wen Zhou was another person who suffered greatly from the Wen family.
Wenxi's eyes stung a little.
She hadn't cried in so long that she couldn't cry, and she fell into an unusual silence.
"Shang Chen, you ask me what I'm afraid of."
“I’m not afraid of my privacy being exposed online, I’m afraid this will implicate my brother…”
When she said the last sentence, Wenxi's voice trembled slightly.
When Wen Zhou first noticed that Wen Xi couldn't feel the cold, he immediately took her to the hospital for a checkup.
Finally, they went to the psychiatric ward.
When the doctor examined Wenxi, Wenzhou was with her and helped her answer questions about her condition.
After a consultation, the doctor gave the results.
Of the two, Wenzhou was more seriously ill.
Ke Wenzhou was very secretive about seeking medical treatment and refused to accept any treatment.
It wasn't until the year Wenxi graduated from high school that she accidentally discovered Wenzhou was acting strangely, and she finally managed to coax him into seeing a psychologist.
Since then, Wen Zhou has been going abroad for a month or even longer every year.
Despite years of treatment, Wenzhou's condition did not improve.
Wenxi can withstand this wave of online bullying.
But she couldn't accept that Wen Zhou's condition was exposed to the public eye, discussed, and judged.
That would cause her brother to suffer secondary trauma.
Therefore, Wenxi decisively contacted Shang Chen in the afternoon, asking him to cut off the only online media's live broadcast.
Shang Chen held Wen Xi tightly in his arms, "This time, I've dragged you into this mess..."
Before Shang Chen could finish speaking, Wen Xi suddenly grabbed his tie, forcing Shang Chen to lower his head.
She seems to really enjoy this gesture lately.
Wen Xi's tone was indifferent yet tinged with a hint of mockery: "Is President Shang now settling accounts with me?"
After a moment of silence, Shang Chen said without hesitation, "I was wrong."
Wenxi breathed a sigh of relief, her tone softening slightly.
"Don't say hurtful things in the future."
Shang Chen obediently replied, "Mm."
"It's not too late to assign blame after the problems are resolved."
It's pointless to settle scores and make accusations after something has happened; it only damages the relationship between husband and wife.
Wenxi wouldn't do something so irrational.
She felt a little relieved after voicing her worries, saying, "I'm hungry."
Shang Chen looked up: "Want to eat me?"
Wen Xi's eyes widened slightly: "?"
What kind of inappropriate and lewd words are these?
Shang Chen calmly replied, "Didn't you praise me for being so beautiful?"
He just called Wenxi to eat, and Wenxi stared at him and said she was eating.
Shang Chen subconsciously interpreted Wen Xi's hunger as a desire to eat him.
Wenxi tried very hard to suppress her laughter, but finally couldn't hold it in any longer. She turned her head to the side and laughed unrestrainedly.
Shang Chen saw Wen Xi finally relax and smile, and his aura also relaxed a bit.
Finally, Wenxi drove Shangchen to a restaurant.
Shang Chen looked at the shop name and it seemed familiar: "Do you often eat at this shop?"
Wenxi: "This is the shop my brother owns."
Shang Chen: "..."
Upon entering the store, the first impression is that it is clean and bright, and the dishes are all quite nutritious and nourishing.
As soon as Shang Chen sat down, he felt that his brother-in-law's shadow was everywhere.
Shang Chen: "When you first met Song Hezhou, he told you that your older brother wasn't doing well... He knew that right then?"
Wen Xi glanced at Shang Chen: "Want some noodles? The kind with vinegar."
Shang Chen said without changing his expression, "No need, I have a wife to coax me, I won't be jealous."
Wenxi chuckled, then became serious and coaxed Shang Chen, "Brother Song doesn't know either, but he probably ran into my brother abroad and guessed something."
"Even my adoptive mother didn't know about this."
She confided in Shang Chen.
“It concerns my brother’s privacy. If it weren’t for today’s unexpected accident, I probably would never have told you.”
Shang Chen glanced at Wen Xi with a deep look.
My wife is too rational, maybe that's not a good thing?
After finishing her meal, Wenxi received a call from Wenzhou.
Are you free?
Wenxi called out softly, her tone affectionate: "Brother."
"Let's chat at Xiao Jiang's bar."
“Okay,” Wenxi agreed decisively. “But I need to bring someone with me.”
Wen Zhou's tone held a hint of dissatisfaction: "How old is he? Why is he still clinging to you every day?"
Wenxi said earnestly, "This shows that we have a good relationship as husband and wife."
Wen Zhou originally wanted to kick over Wen Xi's dog food, but when he turned his head and saw Lu Jinghuai next to him, he suddenly changed his mind.
He said reluctantly, "Alright then."
Wenxi hung up the phone, took Shang Chen's hand, and said, "Chenchen, come on, I'll take you to mooch off your parents."
After a moment of silence, Shang Chen finally understood Wen Xi's meaning, though he was only half-guessing it.
Wen Xi and Shang Shen had just finished a few rounds of drinks when they were led to see Wen Zhou.
Lu Jinghuai was sitting next to Wen Zhou.
After exchanging greetings, Wenxi asked curiously, "Brother, why did you suddenly come here for a drink?"
Wen Zhou's expression was indifferent: "Depressed."
Wenxi: "What's bothering you?"
"My sister had an accident and didn't contact me. Can you imagine how upset I am?"
Wenxi blinked, pretending not to understand: "Really? Then she really is being very insensible."
Wen Zhou pondered for a moment: "It's not that bad."
Wenxi asked with a smile, "Brother, if you're not satisfied, just scold her a bit."
"She'll definitely apologize obediently."
Wen Zhou glanced at Wen Xi and raised his hand to rub her head.
"He's getting more and more mischievous."
Wenxi: "You have to blame Shang Chen for this; he spoiled them."
Shang Chenqi chimed in, "Brother, it is indeed my fault."
Wen Zhou: "..."
This isn't about him reprimanding Shang Chen.
It was clearly an attempt to claim credit for Shang Chen.
Lu Jinghuai, who was drinking nearby, was speechless.
Something feels off about the atmosphere.
Wenxi changed the subject: "Brother, you still haven't answered my question."
Wen Zhou: "I came here with Lu Jinghuai."
Lu Jinghuai was called out by name, and calmly raised his head.
Wen Zhou: "He got divorced today and asked me to come out and celebrate."
Lu Jinghuai frowned, "I didn't say anything about celebrating!"
Wen Zhou countered, "Are you unhappy?"
Lu Jinghuai: "..."
He was indeed quite pleased and couldn't refute Wen Zhou's words.
However, he felt that his happiness was somewhat different from the happiness Wen Zhou described.
Before Wen Xi could say anything, Wen Zhou had already raised his glass: "Let's celebrate for Lu Jinghuai together."
Lu Jinghuai asked with a blank face, "What are we celebrating?"
"Celebrating your release from suffering."
Lu Jinghuai: "..."
At this moment, Shang Shen was focused on pouring wine into his own glass from Wen Xi's glass.
He earnestly advised Wenxi, "Your stomach isn't good, so drink less alcohol."
Wenxi: "This wine isn't strong."
"Then drink less."
"Alright."
Wen Zhou watched calmly, seeing through it all but saying nothing.
Lu Jinghuai's expression was blank: "..."
He said that Wen Zhou had called Wen Xi and Shang Chen here because it was a deliberate act of retaliation.
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