In fact, Zhao Qinglan had already forgiven her mother.
Even now, seeing her mother protecting her, she still felt a lump in her throat.
Zhao Qingzhu, who had finally managed to deal with the off-site staff, came in and saw this scene, and her eyes also reddened.
“My sister is the best sister and the best daughter. If it weren’t for her, my younger sister and I would still be unknown village women in the countryside. Perhaps we would have been married off by our patriarchal grandmother and our cold-blooded and selfish uncles and aunts to get dowries for our cousins.”
"Without my older sister, my younger sister and I would never have known how vast the world is outside, nor would we have known that women can be outstanding when they stand on their own."
Many people present were moved by Zhao Qingzhu's words.
Looking at Zhao Lao Er and Zhao Lao San, the couple, they dared not speak anymore.
The situation took a sharp turn for the worse for the reporter who started it all. Neither the Wang family nor the Zhao family could do anything. On the contrary, Zhao Qinglan's reputation was further enhanced by the protection of her family. Cold sweat kept pouring down her forehead.
Just when he was in a dilemma, Zhao Qinglan spoke to him.
"Comrade reporter, are you satisfied with their answers?"
The reporter chuckled awkwardly, "Perhaps I misunderstood." At this moment, he could only try his best to extricate himself from the situation.
"Misunderstanding? May I ask how they managed to come all this way? The reporter is so generous, willing to spend so much on travel expenses. Does your organization even provide this kind of money?"
As the reporter chuckled awkwardly, Zhao Qinglan continued, "Could it be that there's some big financial backer behind this?"
After being reminded of this, those present began to doubt the reporter's motives.
"How...how could that be?" he stammered.
These people's travel expenses and other costs were naturally covered by someone else, but he couldn't bring himself to say it.
If I say it out loud, wouldn't that expose the person who bribed him?
He wouldn't dare say it was reimbursed by his company, in case Zhao Qinglan went to his company to question him. You know, he didn't come to the press conference today on a mission assigned by his company; it was his own choice.
"Reporter, is this question so difficult to answer?" Zhao Qinglan persisted.
Don't think she's ruthless. If she were to be defeated today, things would only get worse. And Lanxin's downfall would hurt many more people, including many of her employees, who might lose their jobs as a result.
It's important to understand that this will lead to a severe wave of layoffs, leaving many dual-income families without any source of income.
Lanxin has many employees, and as long as Lanxin exists, these employees and their families can continue to live their happy lives.
"Hmph, he's just afraid to tell the truth. Lanxin has no grudge against him, yet he targets her again and again. Who knows how much he's been taking from his sugar daddy?" Sanwa sneered, exposing his lie.
While the journalists present might not claim to be entirely righteous or selfless, most of them chose this profession because they wanted to do something meaningful.
News reporting has several essential elements, with authenticity being of paramount importance.
Those who accept bribes, disregard the truth, and smear others' reputations will only be despised and disgraced by others.
"Which newspaper or TV station is it from? Report it to their superiors."
"That's right. We can't let people like this tarnish our reputation."
"His documents should have been confiscated."
Seeing his peers launching a barrage of criticism, the man's face turned pale.
"I'm sorry, I'm not feeling well." After saying that, he turned and tried to leave.
But when he opened the door, he was greeted by several stern-looking government officials.
Upon seeing him, the other person waved their identification badge. "We're from the National Security Bureau. We have evidence that you colluded with spies to carry out sabotage activities. Come with us."
No sooner had he finished speaking than handcuffs were placed on the reporter's wrists, and his legs went weak. He was carried away by people on both sides.
Before leaving, the National Security Bureau officer leading the team smiled and nodded at Zhao Qinglan. "Comrade Zhao, thank you for your cooperation. A patriotic entrepreneur like you is truly admirable."
"Not at all, it's just what I should do as an ordinary citizen."
Before the National Security Bureau personnel left, they glanced at the Wang family mother and daughter, as well as Zhao Lao Er and his group, which terrified them.
Grandma Wang almost fainted.
Even those present, because of Zhao Qinglan and Sanwa's words, suspected that the reporter had been bribed and instructed to be so relentless towards Lanxin.
However, I was still greatly shocked after hearing what the comrade from the National Security Bureau said.
There were actually spies involved in Lan Xin's affair?
The mere mention of spies evokes indignation and hatred in any normal Chinese citizen.
Because of this, everyone immediately sided with Lanxin.
Because of what the National Security Bureau comrade said to Zhao Qinglan, she and Lanxin were regarded as heroes in the fight against spies.
Everyone expressed their care and respect for Zhao Qinglan.
Hidden among the many media reporters, those few who hadn't spoken out out of fear now had their backs soaked with sweat.
If they had spoken up just now, wouldn't they have been taken away with them?
At this moment, they were extremely glad that they had backed down. This kind of money was really too hot to handle. Once they got back, they would immediately return what they had already received.
They were just too quick to be thankful.
Soon after they left the hotel, officers from the National Security Bureau appeared and took them away separately.
Zhao Qinglan's decision to hold a press conference today was pre-arranged, and the National Security Bureau's choice to arrest people under public scrutiny was also planned.
After identifying all those involved and gathering relevant evidence in this spy-related case, Sun Guangming met with relevant leaders.
Imperialism's desire to destroy us has never died, so let's deal with some of them openly to teach those with ulterior motives a lesson.
This also lets the people know that those who truly care about the country will not be wronged, and those who betray the country will be severely punished.
We also need to crack down on the current societal trend of blindly worshipping certain capitalist countries without distinguishing right from wrong.
That reporter may not have been one of them, but he was the one most deeply implicated among the bribed reporters.
He has always longed for life in developed countries overseas and wanted to immigrate.
The other party promised him that if the matter was handled well, he would not only receive a generous monetary reward, but also have his wish to immigrate and obtain a green card fulfilled.
This is why those reporters cowered and retreated, while he persisted in causing disruption.
Fortunately, the dust has now settled, the truth has come out, and Lanxin, who was deeply embroiled in a public opinion crisis, has made a great comeback.
This name change is also a major opportunity for Lanxin, and it will surely usher in rapid development.
With a weight lifted from her heart, Zhao Qinglan's face lit up with a bright smile.
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