Chapter 57
Yao Yingmo and Shi Xuze met Zhou Yu outside the laboratory building.
He sat on the steps holding a computer, and several roommates stood around him, discussing with each other.
Zhou Yu didn't even look up, nor did he respond to them. He just buried his head in the computer.
Yao Yingmo understood what he was doing at a glance.
"Xiao Yu, pause for twenty seconds, get in the car and continue."
Yao Yingmo did not stop Zhou Yu's actions.
First, she knew he had to do something to give his anxiety and anger an outlet so that they wouldn't just spin helplessly inside his body, getting bigger and bigger.
Second, his actions are consistent with her ideas, and even if he doesn't take the initiative, she will ask him to take action.
When Zhou Yu heard the voice, his hands froze, he raised his eyelids and saw Yao Yingmo, then moved to the right and saw Shi Xuze in the driver's seat.
Without hesitation, he immediately stood up and moved forward with the computer in his arms, continuing to operate it with one hand using his other hand.
His roommates were worried that he would fall, so one of them gently held his hand while another stood by to remind him that there were steps. They were like bodyguards and protectors, and they took great pains to coax the troublesome young master into the car.
The person who received Yao Yingmo's call saluted her after closing the car door and said, "Report, mission accomplished!"
Yao Yingmo smiled and responded, "Thank you, I'll treat you to dinner after this is over."
Watching the few people leave with anticipation, Yao Yingmo also opened the passenger door and got in the car.
Shi Xuze withdrew his gaze from the outside, picked up his role as driver today, and stepped on the accelerator conscientiously.
The most important thing he could do to help now was to bring them both back to the studio as soon as possible. There were more people there to brainstorm, more computers, and a smoother network, allowing Zhou Yu to give full play to his creativity.
That would definitely be a great war room for fighting against the underworld.
Shi Xuze controlled the speed of the car, Yao Yingmo looked out the window and brainstormed, and Zhou Yu kept typing on the keyboard.
The sound of the keyboard suddenly stopped and the car fell silent.
Zhou Yu looked depressed and said in a heavy tone, "It's him."
The speculation was confirmed at this moment.
Some people are unscrupulous and are even cruel to their blood relatives.
The street scene outside the car flows backwards as the car moves. At this moment, there is a sense of falseness like a movie. The familiar city is so strange that it seems like a different dimension separated by a car window.
Those who were going home from get off work looked relaxed, but those in the car couldn't smile.
Yao Yingmo stopped looking out the window.
"Not surprising." She sighed softly.
Shi Xuze could only half understand what was said. He remained quiet, neither asking questions nor expressing any opinions. He just turned the steering wheel sharply and increased the pressure on the accelerator.
Neither Yao Yingmo nor Zhou Yu noticed the increased speed of the car.
They were each lost in thought.
"We have to confirm his real purpose." Yao Yingmo said.
This was not too difficult for Zhou Yu. To be precise, when he identified the mastermind behind the incident, he also learned about the subsequent plan.
He began typing away again. "He's already contacted some hype-seeking influencers and tabloids. Once the online buzz reaches a certain level, he'll give interviews and cry out to the public about you instigating me to abandon him."
In a society that values filial piety and ethics, this is a very serious accusation, especially since Yao Yingmo is an outsider. This statement will lead the public to believe that she has destroyed other people's families.
This is an insidious trick.
"But because of Shi...Huguang's Weibo post, the current public opinion is different from the criticism they expected. They are more on the sidelines, so they are adjusting their next content." Zhou Yu said, "We still have time to fight back."
Yao Yingmo sneered with an unpleasant expression, "He has the nerve to do that."
If it was just a matter of child support, then it wouldn't be difficult to resolve this time. They had enough evidence to prove Zhou's father's disqualification and Zhou Yu's innocence.
Of course, it can also explain how Yao Yingmo was involved and how passive he was.
Yao Yingmo analyzed the situation rationally, then turned to observe Zhou Yu's condition through the gap between the chair back and the car body.
"Clarification isn't difficult. What we need to consider is how much we should explain and what to make public. Xiaoyu, can you do that?"
Even Shi Xuze could understand what Yao Yingmo was asking.
Zhou Yu is not good at interacting with others and does not like being the center of attention. He is like this when facing the people around him, let alone exposing his privacy and pain to the public for scrutiny and discussion.
Even celebrities who are used to the spotlight may not be able to bear it, let alone Zhou Yu.
Yao Yingmo looked at Zhou Yu carefully. His face was pale, his lips were bloodless, and his shoulders were trembling slightly.
"It's okay, we have a lot of helpers and we can think of other ways." Yao Yingmo said very softly.
Zhou Yu raised his eyes and said, "I can do it."
Yao Yingmo was slightly startled. Zhou Yu's eyes held a determination she had never seen before, and it made her panic uncontrollably. It was an expression of desperation, a determination to sacrifice oneself. He had made a decision that required immense resolve.
And that decision was probably bigger and crazier than Yao Yingmo expected.
"Don't force yourself." Yao Yingmo spoke cautiously.
Zhou Yu obviously had no intention of changing his mind.
"He understands me. He knows I'm afraid, so he's using this method to pressure me. He also knows that this will force you to compromise for me. But I don't want to affect you. Similarly, I understand him. If we resolve this privately through lawyers and the police, he'll just feel threatened and explode recklessly. What's more, besides him, there are also those internet celebrities and tabloids. They are all bloodthirsty. Even if we deal with him, they will still release the content they have prepared."
Zhou Yu took a deep breath and let out a long sigh, "But as long as we take the initiative to explain, we will have the right to interpret. Then no one will believe them even if they release what they have."
Zhou Yu spoke a long string of words in a clear and logical manner, and was very calm.
Precisely because he was too calm, Yao Yingmo's worries increased instead of decreased.
"Are you sure? This is no small matter."
"I'm... scared, very scared." Zhou Yu said in a trembling voice, "But I can't be afraid."
Yao Yingmo turned back and looked forward. "Let me think about it again. There will always be a better solution."
"No need, I'll post this Weibo."
Yao Yingmo was horrified.
Taking out his phone, he saw that Zhou Yu had already posted a long Weibo post. Thanks to the reposts by his roommates and classmates, it was at the top of the trending searches within seconds of being posted, along with the Weibo post in which Shi Xuze claimed his airport itinerary.
It was too late for Yao Yingmo to ask him to delete it.
"Zhou Yu! You are too impulsive." Yao Yingmo scolded harshly.
This was the first time she acted harshly towards Zhou Yu, and also the first time she spoke loudly to him.
Zhou's father wanted to fight to the death, and Zhou Yu actually fought to the death with him.
You know, the difference in the number of people and things they care about is huge.
However, the content that was sent out has already caused an impact, and Yao Yingmo can only think about how to minimize the recoil.
A call notification from Li Yicheng popped up above the phone.
Yao Yingmo picked up the call immediately. "I know. I didn't stop him. Yes, I'll post it later."
Shi Xuze suddenly cleared his throat and said, "Wait, we're almost there. How about we send it when we get there?"
With this interruption, Yao Yingmo's emotions, which had accumulated to a high level, were broken and he quickly deflated and subsided.
Realizing that he was on the verge of losing his composure, Yao Yingmo accepted Shi Xuze's offer and looked at the road sign that appeared before him. "So soon?"
It’s almost here and that’s not just an excuse for Shi Xuze to interrupt, it’s really almost here.
It felt like it only took about half the time it usually takes.
Yao Yingmo looked at the person in the driver's seat disapprovingly. How fast had Shi Xuze been driving when they weren't paying attention?
Shi Xuze laughed dryly and said, "I'm worried."
He was acting out of pure kindness and had a soft attitude. Yao Yingmo paused, then muttered dryly, "Thank you, but you still have to be careful."
Shi Xuze patted his chest and promised, "I know I won't let anything happen to you in my car."
In the studio, the members who dealt with Shi Xuze who was on the hot search last time gathered together, and many of them have been working non-stop online.
"You're here," Sister Chang came forward. "Public opinion is already leaning towards us. All that's missing is your own statement, Teacher Zhaohe."
Yao Yingmo sighed and opened Weibo. "I'll post it now."
[Zhaohe's Ink Shop v: @Zhou Yu is my younger brother, whom I raised. He's already said a lot, so I won't elaborate on the details. Please share my love for him. Also, thank you @Lakelight v. I'm so lucky to have you as my neighbor.]
Zhou Yu's Weibo post tells the whole story clearly, describing from his own perspective how he lived alone with his grandmother, how his life was saved from a fire, and how he became family with Yao Yingmo and his sister. Of course, he did not forget to mention that his father was the arsonist.
The Weibo post also included the verdict from that time, which sparked outrage online.
"Oh my god, my little brother is so miserable. What a scumbag father he is."
"Teacher Zhaohe and his family are all very kind people. Anyone who insults the teacher must kneel down and reflect on their actions."
"So, you're Mr. Huguang's brother-in-law?"
"But there's no need to bring up the matter of my brother's father, right? It's obvious that we only need to explain that they are siblings. Isn't it like you're deliberately playing the victim?"
"There's another possibility. Maybe the culprit behind the rumor is that rubbish father, so Mr. Zhaohe and his brother are taking the initiative."
"I think it's very likely. After all, this kind of thing usually isn't something you want everyone to know. I'm afraid it has to be said."
"The more I listen to everyone's analysis, the more horrified I find it. Is this what Ms. Zhaohe actually faced? How can she write so many healing words despite living this kind of life?"
"Perhaps she is also healing herself through writing."
"I'm a bit cheesy. I've already ordered a complete set of Mr. Zhaohe's physical books. Little brother, you need to grow up well, and Mr. Zhaohe needs to live well too."
Besides those netizens who were touched by Zhou Yu, there were also voices of doubt. This was also what Yao Yingmo was worried about. Zhou Yu hadn't revealed his father's back-up plan yet, and if he revealed everything at once, people would think he had said too much.
It was only after Yao Yingmo’s blog post came out that the entire trend was completely reversed.
Thanks to Yao Yingmo's good image, not many people believed the rumors, so the clarification that came half a day later was able to play a good role.
The shock brought by the straightforward true experience is far more moving than the ups and downs of the story.
Several younger members of the studio were so excited that they couldn't help but step forward to express their concern to Zhou Yu.
Compared to the anger he felt when he heard the news, Zhou Yu was visibly nervous at this moment.
There were too many enthusiastic people around him and he was very nervous.
Yao Yingmo noticed his awkwardness and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his lips.
Shi Xuze also looked like he couldn't help laughing, but when Yao Yingmo looked into his eyes, she saw a hint of a smile.
His eyes were like water, deep and gentle.
Yao Yingmo hastily looked away, his hands and feet awkward.
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