Lin Zhihao also called Shu Tinglan early in the morning to remind him.
“Don’t go online to look at any news today, Shu. Whatever happens, you are not wrong.”
“Okay, I understand.” Shu Tinglan replied, she truly didn’t have time to check the news online. With the due diligence work at Huahua Entertainment fully underway, she was already swamped with her own tasks.
However, her lack of proactive attention didn’t mean she could escape it, because not only were employees at Huahua Entertainment discussing the issue, but even her colleagues Zhang Jing and Zhao Miaogé also discussed it during their free time at work.
“This time Zhuoyuan Technology is in big trouble, it should be the biggest crisis they’ve faced since their establishment, right?”
“The big tree catches the wind, he might have offended someone in power. Someone wants to get him.”
“It shouldn’t be this reason. This time, the incident was mainly caused by their technical director Wen Jian. Wen Jian is one of the founders of Zhuoyuan Technology. In the industry, it is rumored that because of the unequal distribution of profits, Wen Jian was furious and retaliated.”
I’ve heard about this too, but according to internal employees of Zhuoyuan Technology, it wasn’t a conflict of interest, but a relationship issue. Apparently, Mr. Zhu cheated on Wen Jian and fell for someone else.
“When a woman seeks revenge, it’s terrifying. She would rather destroy herself than let the other person have an easy time.”
It was lunchtime now. Zhang Jing and Zhao Miaogé were chatting softly while scrolling through news on their phones. Finally, they glanced at Shu Tinglan who was also hard at work during her lunch break, and Zhang Jing asked…
“Ms. Shu, don’t you know Mr. Zhu? Do you have any inside information?”
“No.” Shu Tinglan replied without raising her head.
Zhang Jing and Zhao Miaogé saw that she was not interested in participating, so they stopped talking about this topic and chatted about other gossip.
When I just went to the restroom, I saw Yuan Binghuan come back to the company. He’s even more handsome than on TV.
“No wonder the princess of Whale Finance has been chasing him all along.”
Shu Tinglan listened to their gossip, couldn’t help but frown, and said.
“Mr. Zhang, Mr. Zhao, please don’t discuss client gossip at the client’s company.”
She didn’t mind them discussing trivial matters unrelated to work, but when they gossiped about clients at client companies, she had to remind them that it was a big no-no.
Although she joined two years later than them, she is indeed stronger in terms of work ability and professional qualities.
Zhang Jing and Zhao Miaogé, realizing they were in the wrong, returned to their positions and stopped chatting. They continued browsing news on their phones, determined not to touch work until it was time for their shift.
Zhang Jing brushed for a while, and couldn’t help but whisper softly.
“Zhuo Yu’an was summoned by the relevant authorities, this has become a big deal.”
“Now the country attaches great importance to network security. With such a big incident involving Zhuoyuan Technology, who else would they invite for tea besides him?”
It all depends on his connections, whether he can make it through this.
There were rumors online about his family background, whether true or not. If it were true, no one could touch him.
Shu Tinglan couldn’t hear anything after they said Zhu Yuyan was summoned, and immediately took out her phone to check the news.
News spread like wildfire, featuring a video of Zhuo Yu’an striding confidently into a certain department. In the video, he maintained his usual elegance and imposing presence, showing no signs of decline. He was simply still wearing yesterday’s clothes, with a few small creases on his back.
Media followed him, taking photos. When facing the camera, he simply nodded calmly. By his side was Lawyer Zhang, whose practice wasn’t as deep as his, and fatigue was evident on his face.
Shu Tinglan watched the video repeatedly, his eyes welling up. He sent him a message before leaving work.
“How are you?”
There was no reply until she got home very late, and then she finally received his message.
“It’s okay.”
“Will you be back tonight?” she asked again.
“Good.”
之后再无交流。
Shu Tinglan couldn’t fathom Zhu Yu’an’s true intentions. He remained as inscrutable as ever, just as he had always been, someone who wouldn’t discuss business with her. Let alone this matter, which stemmed from her actions. It was natural for him to harbor resentment.
Her “wind-blown” backstage private messages have exploded. Aside from thousands of inquiries from curious netizens, many mainstream media outlets also want to interview her and get the full story.
She pondered for a long time, and finally decided to send another explanatory message.
“This incident has been going on for over a month and it has had a big impact on my life. Over this past month, I have been tirelessly seeking the truth and have also involved relevant professionals in the investigation. As evidenced by the information I have provided, the real perpetrator is Wen Jian, and Zhuo Yuan Technology is also a victim. It is merely a tool used by Wen Jian for revenge. If it weren’t Zhuo Yuan Technology, there would be other companies that would be victims. I hope that while you are concerned, please refrain from spreading rumors. I remain confident in the products of Zhuo Yuan Technology, and my family will continue to use their products.”
She thought she had done her best, as always, asking only that she remain true to herself.
However, netizens didn’t buy it and left many comments.
“Sister, if you’re being threatened, just blink your eyes.”
“How much did Zhuoyuan Technology pay you to betray us?”
“Isn’t it just about money? If we agree on the price, Zhuoyuan Technology can sue you for extortion.”
Lin Zhihao angrily called.
“Aren’t you stupid, why did you release this statement? Be careful that Zhuoyuan Technology bites back and says you are blackmailing them, making up this whole play.”
“No,” she believed in Zhu YUAN’s integrity and didn’t think he would do such a thing.
“You’re too naive. A merchant’s nature will never change.”
Can he? Can Zhu Yu’an really use a businessman’s tactics against her?
Zhuoyuan Technology’s stock price plummeted, and a small number of customers, allegedly instigated by competitors, demanded refunds citing safety concerns. Zhuoyuan Technology was forced to once again publicize the safety testing and reports of its products. However, out of a sense of responsibility, it also recalled the relevant batches of products overnight for re-testing by a third-party authoritative institution.
Zhunong’s official has remained silent, but numerous online self-media outlets and industry figures have begun speaking up in support of Zhunong. As Lin Zhifan stated, they are attacking Shu Tinglan, accusing her of staging a drama to extort hush money.
Especially Wang Yan, whether it was a slip of the hand or intentional, liked several articles that defamed her. Wang Yan has more opportunities to appear than Zhuo Yuan’an, hosting many industry conferences or some robot competitions. So he is almost the spokesperson for Zhuo Yuan Technology or Zhuo Yuan’an.
He gave one like by accident, two likes, three likes, and it was intentional. His attitude was very clear. Therefore, public opinion instantly shifted towards Zhuo Yuan Technology, standing on the opposite side of Shu Tinglan.
Facing the tide of insults surging in, Shu Tinglan sat in Zhuo Yu’an’s study, only letting out a cold laugh. It seemed that when faced with interest, people would become like this.