But Li San wasn't about to give up easily. By investigating the hospital records, he discovered that Zhong Hua's mother seemed to be seriously ill, hospitalized, and requiring expensive treatment. Recalling the scene he'd witnessed with A Yu and Zhong Hua at the hospital, Li San felt this might be a crucial breakthrough.
He began investigating Zhong Hua's mother's illness and the source of her treatment costs, discovering that a large sum of money from an unknown source had been deposited into her medical account. Following this lead, Li San dug deeper and discovered that the money was intricately connected to Gu Yanting.
Preparation for secretly filming and leaking information
As the investigation deepened, Li San felt he had gathered enough bombshells and it was time to secretly take some more impactful photos and then release this juicy scoop.
He learned that Ah Yu, Zhong Hua, and Lin Wanqing would be meeting near an abandoned factory, so he went to scout the location a day in advance and found the best spot to take pictures. On the appointed day, Li San was already lying in wait there, his camera lens pointed at the entrance of the abandoned factory.
Around noon, Ah Yu drove to the abandoned factory first, followed shortly by Lin Wanqing and Zhong Hua. After meeting, the three cautiously looked around to make sure everything was alright before beginning their conversation. Li San hid to the side, barely daring to breathe, his eyes glued to the camera viewfinder, his finger poised to press the shutter at any moment.
Ah Yu, with a serious expression, took a stack of documents from her bag and handed them to Lin Wanqing and Zhong Hua. After reading the documents, both of them looked extremely grim. Then, the three of them began to discuss the matter intensely. Although Li San couldn't hear what they were saying, he could sense the seriousness of the situation from their excited expressions and body language.
Just then, a black luxury car suddenly pulled up and stopped in front of the abandoned factory. The door opened, and Gu Yanting stepped out. Li San was overjoyed; he hadn't expected Gu Yanting to show up—this was definitely the biggest climax of the climax. As soon as Gu Yanting got out of the car, he stormed towards Ah Yu and the others, and the four of them immediately erupted into a heated argument.
Seizing the opportunity, Li San frantically pressed the shutter, capturing this impactful scene. Gu Yanting's angry expression, Ah Yu's resentment, Zhong Hua's fear, and Lin Wanqing's helplessness were all captured on camera. The argument lasted for about ten minutes, until Gu Yanting finally uttered a single sentence, got into his car, and drove away. Ah Yu and the other two stood there blankly, their expressions dejected.
Li San knew he had unearthed a huge scoop. Back in his studio, he began meticulously organizing the photos, adding detailed captions, and clarifying the complex relationships between Ah Yu, Zhong Hua, Lin Wanqing, and Gu Yanting, including the love triangle, the mystery of Lin Wanqing's background, and the connection between Zhong Hua's mother's illness and Gu Yanting.
He contacted several well-known entertainment media outlets and gossip websites to discuss the details of the scoop and the revenue sharing. These media outlets and websites were thrilled after seeing the materials provided by Li San, all stating that this was definitely a major news story that would generate widespread online discussion and offering Li San a generous reward.
A media bomb exploded
After several days of preparation, the day for the revelation finally arrived. Early in the morning, major entertainment media and gossip websites simultaneously released the bombshell information provided by Li San, with headlines that were more sensational than the last: "The Deep Dive into a Triangular Entanglement in a Wealthy Family: The Complex Relationship Between Ah Yu, Zhong Hua, and Lin Wanqing" and "Mysterious Background, Emotional Entanglement, and a Wealthy Family Conspiracy: The Truth Behind It Is Shocking."
The article detailed the complex emotional relationship between Ah Yu, Zhong Hua, and Lin Wanqing, as well as Gu Yanting's role in it. It also included photos secretly taken by Li San: Ah Yu and Lin Wanqing at the old house, Ah Yu and Zhong Hua at the hospital, and the four arguing in an abandoned factory. These photos and text immediately caused a huge uproar online.
Netizens flooded the comments section with various speculations and discussions. Some accused Zhong Hua of being a "third party" who "interfered in the marriage of a wealthy family" and ruined the relationship between A Yu and Gu Yanting; others were curious about Lin Wanqing's background, speculating whether she was a hidden heiress; and A Yu, due to his complicated relationships with the two women, suffered a barrage of criticism from netizens, with some fans even unfollowing him, causing his acting career to plummet.
Seeing the overwhelming malicious comments online, Zhong Hua fell into deep despair and collapse. She tried to explain herself on social media, but netizens ignored her explanations and instead intensified their attacks. Ah Yu also encountered setbacks everywhere; previously agreed-upon advertising endorsements and film and television offers were canceled one after another, and his agent avoided him.
Meanwhile, Gu Yanting remained hidden behind the scenes, secretly pleased with himself, watching Ah Yu and Zhong Hua struggle in the vortex of public opinion. He thought his plan was about to succeed, but little did he know that an even bigger storm was quietly brewing.
As public opinion intensified, more and more people began to pay attention to the matter. Some righteous netizens began to question the authenticity of the allegations and demanded more evidence. Some media outlets also began to investigate the matter in depth, trying to uncover more of the truth. Ah Yu, Zhong Hua, and Lin Wanqing, amidst this storm of public opinion, decided not to sit idly by. They would unite to expose Gu Yanting's true colors and clear their names.
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