Looking at the still unfavorable public opinion on their computer screens, and recalling the sluggish stock price after the press conference, Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei fell into deep thought. The office was so quiet that only their heavy breathing could be heard. They knew that this media storm was far from over, and the road ahead was full of unknowns and challenges. But they also knew that they could not back down now; they had to move forward hand in hand.
"We can't just sit here and wait to die; we have to take the initiative." Meng Yanchen broke the silence first, his eyes rekindling with fighting spirit as he stared intently at Fan Shengmei, as if trying to transfer his strength to her.
Fan Shengmei nodded vigorously, her eyes filled with determination: "Yes, I will hold a press conference. I want to explain everything to the public in person."
Therefore, Meng Yanchen quickly mobilized the public relations resources of the Fu Group and began preparing for the press conference in full swing. During this process, Fan Shengmei worked day and night to write her speech, carefully considering every word, striving to accurately convey her true experiences and inner thoughts to the public.
On the day of the press conference, the venue was packed with reporters from all walks of life early in the morning. Flashbulbs went off one after another, like a dense barrage of lightning in the summer night sky, illuminating the entire venue as if it were daytime. Fan Shengmei, dressed in a simple black suit, walked calmly onto the stage. However, just as she was about to speak, a commotion suddenly broke out on one side of the venue.
A group of troublemakers surged in like a tide, holding up signs with inflammatory slogans such as "Fake socialites get out of the business world" and "Fu Group is protecting swindlers." The troublemakers were agitated, loudly questioning Fan Shengmei: "What right do you have to deceive everyone?" "Was Fu Group also involved in your scam?" The scene instantly spiraled out of control, with reporters focusing their cameras on the chaotic scene, the noise deafening.
Meng Yanchen's face darkened, and he quickly realized what was happening. While loudly directing the security personnel to maintain order, he personally approached the troublemakers, trying to calm them down: "Everyone, calm down. We can communicate properly about any problems." But the troublemakers wouldn't listen and continued to shout wildly.
Looking at the chaotic scene before her, Fan Shengmei took a deep breath, picked up the microphone, and tried to make her voice drown out the noise: "Everyone, please be quiet and listen to me!" However, her voice was quickly drowned out by the shouts and curses of the troublemakers.
Meng Yanchen was extremely anxious. While arranging for security personnel to evacuate the troublemakers as soon as possible, he also issued a statement through media channels: "The Fu Group fully supports Ms. Fan Shengmei. We have reason to believe that there are malicious forces manipulating this behind the scenes. We will definitely investigate this thoroughly and give everyone an explanation."
Thanks to Meng Yanchen's efforts, the troublemakers were gradually led away from the venue. Fan Shengmei calmed herself down a bit, and spoke into the microphone again, her voice trembling slightly but with unwavering determination: "I know that many people have doubts about me. I'm standing here today because I want to honestly tell you about my past."
Fan Shengmei slowly recounted her impoverished background, how her family was poor from a young age, and how her parents favored boys over girls, placing all the pressure on her alone. To make ends meet and help pay off her family's debts, she felt utterly helpless and desperate, which led her down the path of becoming a fake socialite. As she spoke, her eyes reddened, and her voice choked with emotion: "I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have sought change in this wrong way, but it was truly a choice I made when I had no other options. Later, I met Mr. Meng, and I met the Fu Group. I started working hard, wanting to make up for my past mistakes with my own hands."
The reporters in the audience listened quietly, some showing a hint of emotion. But some still raised pointed questions: "Ms. Fan, how can we believe what you're saying? What evidence do you have to prove you're telling the truth?"
Meng Yanchen stepped forward again and responded seriously: "We have collected relevant evidence, including debt certificates from Ms. Fan Shengmei's family of origin, as well as her hard work and achievements. We are also investigating whether there are any malicious forces behind this incident. Fu's Group has always adhered to the principles of fairness and integrity. We will not cover up any mistakes, but we will also not allow innocent people to be unfairly accused."
However, despite Fan Shengmei and Meng Yanchen's efforts to clarify the situation at the press conference, public opinion did not shift as they had hoped. After the press conference, media reports remained filled with skepticism and criticism, and a new round of online flame wars erupted on social media. Some uninformed netizens joined in the accusations against Fan Shengmei and the Fu Group, further damaging public opinion against them.
Back at the company, Fan Shengmei slumped wearily into a chair, her eyes filled with disappointment: "Why? We've tried so hard to explain, why doesn't anyone believe us?"
Meng Yanchen walked over, gently took her hand, and comforted her, "Don't be discouraged, Xiaomei. It takes time to turn public opinion around, and there must be forces behind the scenes pushing things along and deliberately guiding public opinion. We can't give up; we must find the mastermind."
Fan Shengmei looked up at Meng Yanchen's determined eyes and her fighting spirit was rekindled: "Yes, we can't give up. No matter how difficult it is, we must persevere."
The atmosphere in the office was heavy and oppressive. Outside the window, the sky gradually darkened, and the city's neon lights began to flicker, but this bustling scene could not dispel the gloom in their hearts. They knew that the road ahead was still fraught with difficulties. Could Fan Shengmei change public opinion of her? Who was the force maliciously manipulating things behind the scenes? Everything was unknown, and they could only continue to grope their way forward through this thick fog, searching for the truth.
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