The zoo market is in turmoil; nobody is doing their job properly anymore.
Those people were very persuasive, and for many days in a row, Tian Jianfeng didn't sign a single contract.
He's furious! Everything was going so smoothly, why did it turn out like this?
He sent people to Dong'an Market to inquire, and only then did he learn that Wenwan Group had formulated a series of measures to completely suppress him and prevent the zoo from developing and growing.
He previously tried to undermine the Dong'an Market and bolster his own influence through his own methods, but now it seems that it was just a futile effort.
Just when he was at his wit's end, someone revealed an important piece of information to him.
Not long ago, Huo Xiao's wife suffered severe bleeding during childbirth at the hospital. Wenwan Group called on everyone to donate blood, which caused quite a stir and was even reported by the TV station.
Tian Jianfeng knew this, but he didn't know that many ambulances came to help at the time.
"Is Huo Xiao some big shot? Why does he have so many ambulances at his disposal? And who gave him such power to mobilize those vehicles?" the man said maliciously.
Every problem gave Tian Jianfeng a glimmer of hope.
Yes, this can be used to create negative public opinion for Wenwan Group and damage its various businesses.
At that time, Dong'an Market may also be affected, and the Zoo Market will take the opportunity to develop.
He earned over a million yuan from renting the shop. He kept a portion for himself to squander and then gave 500,000 yuan to various media outlets, including TV stations, newspapers, and magazines, to deliberately create public opinion when Huo Xiao held her postpartum celebration.
Most media outlets adhered to the principle of factual reporting and were not misled by him. However, some unscrupulous tabloids, after receiving money, published inaccurate reports, pushing Wenwan Group into the eye of the storm.
"Ah Xiao, I heard that someone is deliberately smearing the Wenwan Group, saying that it is rich and powerful and occupies public resources. This should be investigated thoroughly."
"This whole thing started because of me, so let me make a TV show to explain it!" Zhang Leilei felt very guilty.
Huo Xiao disagreed: "They are targeting me with a specific purpose. Even if you clarify, it won't help. Besides, you just finished your postpartum period and shouldn't overexert yourself. Leave this matter to me."
After discussing it with Lu Wanqing, he issued a statement to the public, saying that since this was a family matter, he was willing to donate 200,000 yuan of his savings to medical institutions.
Unexpectedly, what was originally intended to quell the incident turned into an opportunity for some unscrupulous individuals within the group to attack him.
"Because of Huo Xiao, the group's image has been affected. Those ambulances appearing at the hospital are an abuse of his power."
"If everyone uses their positions to access social resources for their own selfish desires, how can our group continue to develop?"
The criticisms were very sharp.
Lu Wanqing inwardly despised these old foxes, but her face remained impassive:
"Please calm down, everyone. If any of you have any family matters that require assistance, I will do my best to call on everyone to help. This matter is not Huo Xiao's personal matter. Our group should not be led astray by those with ulterior motives and affect internal unity."
"Chairman Lu, it's not that we're being petty, but everyone donated blood voluntarily, so we can't say anything about it. But the fact that so many ambulances came and made such a big fuss is what everyone is questioning. Our group can't pay for that!"
Some people still wouldn't let it go.
Lu Wanqing consistently defended Huo Xiao, but the pressure from public opinion greatly impacted the group's business.
Huo Xiao was also helpless. He was grateful that the ambulances came, but he really didn't know who had arranged for them to be dispatched.
In this situation, denying it would only make things worse.
Because Lu Wanqing protected him, his position as general manager remained unshaken. After returning home from get off work, he discussed with Zhang Leilei about resigning from his position as general manager and becoming an ordinary director.
“Okay, I support you.” Zhang Leilei squeezed his hand.
That night, the two huddled together for warmth, both feeling a bit hot.
Because she had just finished her postpartum confinement period, he refrained from doing anything further, only holding her from behind.
The next day, he had a long talk with Lu Wanqing, sincerely wanting to take responsibility.
Lu Wanqing thought that since he thought that way, then let's do it that way for now. Anyway, she was planning to separate Wenya Clothing from the group and prepare for listing, so he was the best candidate for general manager.
Soon, the group invited media outlets from all walks of life to hold a press conference.
Huo Xiao, dressed in a well-tailored suit, went on stage and was about to speak when a group of people escorted a man in his sixties into the venue.
A sharp-eyed reporter recognized the man as Vice Mayor Zhang and rushed over to him, raising the microphone:
"Vice Mayor Zhang, is there something important you want to announce that you suddenly appeared at the Wenwan Group's press conference?"
"There are rumors that you are a frontrunner for mayor. I wonder what proposals you will put forward in your campaign?"
Suddenly, cameras and microphones were pointed at his face, and the flashes were blinding.
Zhang Leilei's father, with his refined and scholarly demeanor, now smiled calmly and gestured for everyone to be quiet.
Then his personal staff parted the crowd and led him with steady steps to the podium.
Faced with Huo Xiao's questioning gaze, he nodded, then took his place and faced the media.
All eyes were on him as he explained the purpose of his visit.
His admission that he was Huo Xiao's father-in-law caused an uproar.
He then told everyone that his daughter had given birth that day and urgently needed an IV drip, so he was the one who called the health bureau.
He is willing to take responsibility for this matter; it has nothing to do with Huo Xiao.
"Vice Mayor Zhang, what you're doing is an abuse of public power for private gain. What responsibility are you willing to bear?" someone deliberately provoked.
At this critical juncture, even the slightest mistake could undo all the previous campaign preparations.
Mr. Zhang, however, knew that by taking this step, he had made a do-or-die decision. There was no need to think about running for office anymore, and he would resign from his public office.
He must pay the price for his mistakes.
But he was relieved that, finally, for once, he made a decision that was not a sacrifice for his career.
In the first half of his life, he made his wife and daughter run around with him, never caring about their feelings. His daughter could not stand his tyranny and preferred to make her own way in the world rather than be under his protection.
Now that he's free from official duties, he can finally spend more time with his wife.
However, he never regretted using his strength to save his daughter's life.
Upon hearing his father-in-law's decision, Huo Xiao stood firmly behind him.
Two men, for the sake of the ones they love, are willing to make sacrifices.
Afterwards, Zhang Leilei saw on TV that two men were standing side by side, taking responsibility, and she burst into tears while holding her child.
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