bayedsolid Chapter 309 Scamming Me
Chapter 309 Scamming Me
Xu Sisi couldn't hold back any longer and retorted directly: "Some people are really bored, spreading rumors and causing trouble all day long. Momo and President Jiang have a very good relationship, so you should stop worrying about it!"
I tugged at her sleeve, signaling her to calm down, then smiled at the camera: "Thank you for your concern, Yichen and I are really doing well. As for those rumors, just treat them as a joke."
The live stream ended shortly after, and I leaned back on the sofa, letting out a long sigh of relief. Xu Sisi handed me a glass of warm water, her voice tinged with concern: "Momo, you were so calm just now. If it were me, I would have exploded."
I smiled and took the water glass: "Actually, it's not that I'm not angry, it's just that I don't think it's worth arguing with those people. The more they want to see me sad, the happier I want to be."
Xu Sisi nodded, her eyes full of admiration: "You're getting stronger and stronger."
Just then, my phone vibrated. I picked it up and saw a message from Mr. Wen: "I watched the live stream, you did a great job. I've dealt with those rumors, don't worry."
I was stunned for a moment; he had known all along.
Jiang Yichen was well aware of the power of public opinion, so he carefully selected a media outlet that was highly influential in the financial field.
On a quiet night, he anonymously sent, via an encrypted network, partial evidence of Zhou Yang's company's financial fraud to a senior reporter at the media outlet. The evidence was detailed enough to raise public suspicion.
A few days later, a report titled "The Financial Situation of a Mysterious Company Draws Attention: What's the Secret Behind It?" quietly appeared on the front page of the media outlet.
Although the report didn't directly name Zhou Yang's company, the details mentioned in it were enough for industry insiders to understand. When Zhou Yang saw the report, his face instantly turned ashen. His first suspicion was that one of his competitors was behind it all, completely unaware that Jiang Yichen was behind it all.
"Those bastards, how dare they stab me in the back!" Zhou Yang angrily slammed the newspaper in his hand onto his desk. His secretary stood trembling beside him, not daring to breathe. "Investigate it! Find out which blind fool did this!" Zhou Yang ordered through gritted teeth.
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As the reports gained traction, public skepticism towards Zhou Yang's company grew, and the stock price began to fluctuate slightly.
Zhou Yang panicked and kept holding emergency meetings to try to find a solution, but he also began to suspect that there was a mole in his team, and the internal conflicts within the company quietly intensified.
Jiang Yichen didn't give Zhou Yang a chance to breathe. Leveraging his connections and status accumulated over many years in the industry, he privately contacted several suppliers and partners who had close ties with Zhou Yang's company.
He detailed Zhou Yang's various misdeeds to them and the risks of cooperating with such a person. After weighing the pros and cons, these suppliers and partners all decided to cease cooperation with Zhou Yang's company.
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Meanwhile, Jiang Yichen used his connections at the bank to have Zhou Yang's company's loan application rejected. Zhou Yang had originally planned to use the loan to manage his cash flow, but now that plan had fallen through, the company's cash flow was suddenly in grave danger.
On the same day, Xu Sisi told me that the jade and Suzhou embroidery designs by Lin Xiaxia had been finalized, and the press conference could proceed as scheduled.
"Okay, well done," I praised them.
At the press conference, I stood in the center of the venue, looking at the bustling crowd, feeling both nervous and excited. This new jadeite and Suzhou embroidery collection was the culmination of three months of preparation. I had not only invited renowned designers and artists in the industry but also attracted numerous media reporters. The venue was elegantly and exquisitely decorated, with several beautiful Suzhou embroidery pieces hanging on the walls and various jadeite ornaments displayed on the stands. Under the lights, the entire space shone brightly.
Xu Sisi stood next to me, holding the schedule in her hand, and whispered a reminder: "Momo, it's starting in ten minutes. Are you ready?"
"Ready?" He touched his hair, making sure he looked presentable.
Just then, a commotion arose at the entrance of the venue. I turned around and saw Jiang Yichen, dressed in a well-tailored dark gray suit, walking in with a composed gait. His appearance immediately attracted everyone's attention, and reporters raised their cameras, flashes going off one after another.
"Jiang Yichen actually came too!" Xu Sisi exclaimed softly, her eyes shining with excitement.
I was somewhat surprised, but mostly delighted. He walked up to me, smiled slightly, and said, "How could I possibly miss such an important event?"
I looked at him, feeling a warmth in my heart: "Thank you."
He patted my shoulder gently and said in a mild tone, "I'll say a few words later to help you out."
"I'll be speaking later, so remember to applaud me."
Upon hearing my words, Jiang Yichen pinched my cheek.
The host walked onto the stage and announced the official start of the press conference.
As the organizer, I took the stage first to give a speech. Standing in front of the microphone, looking at the audience below, I said calmly: "Welcome everyone to the Jadeite New Products and Suzhou Embroidery Launch Event. The original intention of this competition is to combine traditional jadeite craftsmanship with Suzhou embroidery art to create works that have both classical charm and modern aesthetics. Thank you to all the designers and artists for participating, and thank you to our media friends for your support."
A round of applause erupted from the audience. I continued, "Next, please welcome Mr. Wen to give a speech."
Mr. Wen stepped onto the stage, took the microphone, and scanned the audience with his gaze. His tone was calm and steady: "I am very pleased to participate in this creative competition today. Jade and Suzhou embroidery are both treasures of our traditional culture. Combining the two is not only a way to inherit tradition, but also an exploration of innovation. Wen's Group has always been committed to supporting the development of the cultural industry. In the future, we will continue to cooperate with Ms. Gu Mo to promote more outstanding works to the world."
His speech was brief and powerful, and the audience erupted in enthusiastic applause once again. Reporters raised their cameras to capture the moment.
Halfway through the event, the Q&A session began. A reporter stood up and asked, "Ms. Gu, what inspired you to hold this creative competition?"
I smiled and replied, “The inspiration comes from my love for traditional culture. Jade and Suzhou embroidery are both very exquisite art forms, and I hope that through this competition, more people can see their charm.”
Another reporter then asked, "Mr. Wen, you just mentioned that you will continue to cooperate with Ms. Gu. Could you elaborate on the future plans?"
Mr. Wen glanced at me and said calmly, "We are preparing a large-scale cultural exhibition, which will showcase more works that combine jade and Suzhou embroidery. Specific details will be announced later."