The doctor sighed, "Ms. Zhong, the hospital has its own regulations, and I'm really sorry. You should try to raise the money as soon as possible; the surgery can't be delayed any longer."
Zhong Hua walked out of the doctor's office, looking lost and confused, unsure of what to do. Just then, her phone rang; it was an unfamiliar number.
"Hello, may I ask who you are?" Zhong Hua asked weakly.
"Zhong Hua, this is Gu Yanting. I heard your mother is sick and needs a large sum of money for surgery, right?" Gu Yanting's cold voice came from the other end of the phone.
Zhong Hua's heart tightened: "Gu Yanting, what are you trying to do?"
"It's very simple. As long as you get Ah Yu to break up with you and never contact you again, I can help you pay for your mother's surgery. Otherwise, your mother might..." Gu Yanting threatened.
Zhong Hua trembled with rage: "Gu Yanting, you're despicable! Why did you do this?"
"Hmph, it's all Yu and Lin Wanqing's fault. How dare they ruin my plans. As long as you do as I say, your mother can be saved. Think it over carefully." After saying that, Gu Yanting hung up the phone.
Zhong Hua stood frozen, phone in hand, tears blurring her vision once more. She was caught in a dilemma: on one side was Ah Yu, whom she deeply loved, and on the other was her seriously ill mother. She didn't know what to choose.
V. Fabricated Evidence Emerges
Just as Zhong Hua was struggling in pain, Gu Yanting's trusted assistant returned with fabricated evidence.
"Mr. Gu, as you requested, the photos and documents have been forged. Please take a look." The assistant handed Gu Yanting a stack of documents and several photos.
Gu Yanting examined the forged photos and documents carefully, a satisfied smile appearing on his face. These forged photos and documents were so realistic that an ordinary person wouldn't be able to spot the flaws. In the photos, Ah Yu and Lin Wanqing acted intimately, seemingly having a secret relationship; the documents showed that the two were engaged in some illegal business transactions.
"Very good. Immediately hand over this evidence to that reporter, Lao Wang. Tell him to arrange the report as soon as possible, to publish it simultaneously on all major media platforms, and to make sure it causes a sensation," Gu Yanting instructed.
The assistant left to carry out the order, while Gu Yanting sat in his study, imagining the storm that Ah Yu and Lin Wanqing would face after tomorrow's press conference. He believed that under the pressure of public opinion, Ah Yu and Lin Wanqing would have nowhere to escape, and Zhong Hua would be forced to leave Ah Yu because of her mother's illness.
VI. A media storm is brewing.
The following day, as expected, major media platforms simultaneously broke out about Ah Yu and Lin Wanqing. The headlines were increasingly sensational: "Shocking! The Illicit Love Affair and Business Shady Deals Behind Ah Yu and Lin Wanqing," "Ah Yu, Lin Wanqing: The Sordid Transactions Behind the Rich and Powerful," and so on.
These news reports immediately caused a huge uproar online. Netizens forwarded and commented, launching a barrage of criticism against Ah Yu and Lin Wanqing. Zhong Hua was also dragged into the fray and relentlessly cyberbullied as a "third party" who "interfered in the marriage of a wealthy family."
Upon seeing these reports, Ah Yu trembled with rage. He knew it must be Gu Yanting's conspiracy, but he lacked any evidence to prove his innocence. He tried to explain himself on social media, but was overwhelmed by a deluge of malicious comments; no one was willing to believe him.
Lin Wanqing was also in a predicament; she hadn't expected Gu Yanting to be so unscrupulous. Looking at the vile comments online, she was filled with self-blame and anger. She knew that it was all because of her that Ah Yu and Zhong Hua had suffered so much.
Meanwhile, Gu Yanting remained behind the scenes, watching the media storm escalate, secretly pleased with himself. He continued to direct his online army, intensifying the attacks on A Yu and Lin Wanqing, while closely monitoring Zhong Hua's movements, waiting for her to compromise.
VII. Ah Yu's Dilemma and Struggle
Ah Yu's career suffered a devastating blow due to this media storm. His endorsements were canceled one after another, and all the previously agreed-upon cooperation projects fell through. He ran around trying to find a way to clear his name, but he was met with setbacks everywhere.
"Why? Why doesn't anyone believe me? This is all Gu Yanting's conspiracy!" Ah Yu roared angrily at the wall in his apartment. He felt more helpless and desperate than ever before, as if the whole world was against him.
However, Ah Yu did not give up. He knew he couldn't just fall apart like this; he had to seek justice for himself, for Zhong Hua, and for Lin Wanqing. He began searching everywhere for evidence to prove his innocence, and despite the numerous difficulties, he persevered.
Meanwhile, Ah Yu was also worried about Zhong Hua and Lin Wanqing. He knew that Zhong Hua must be under immense pressure, and Lin Wanqing was suffering terribly from self-blame. He wanted to comfort them, but he was afraid that his presence would only cause them more trouble.
"Hua Hua, Wan Qing, you must be strong. I will definitely find a way to solve all of this," Ah Yu silently vowed in her heart.
VIII. Lin Wanqing's Self-Reproach and Decision
Lin Wanqing looked at the attacks against her, Ah Yu, and Zhong Hua online, and her heart was filled with self-blame and guilt. She felt that she was the culprit of this disaster, and that if it weren't for her, Ah Yu and Zhong Hua would not have fallen into such a predicament.
"It's all my fault, I'm the one who hurt them. I can't let them suffer because of me anymore," Lin Wanqing said to herself, tears streaming down her face.
After much agonizing deliberation, Lin Wanqing made a startling decision. She decided to step forward and take full responsibility for protecting A Yu and Zhong Hua. She knew that only in this way could she temporarily quell the storm of public opinion and give A Yu and Zhong Hua some breathing room.
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