Double evil in the business district

Reporter Qin's report came out very quickly, with the title "The Domineering CEO's Deep Affection: Shen Ting is Crazy About Love!"

The article detailed Shen Ting's public display of affection in the square and interviewed several of his friends and colleagues, who confirmed that his feelings for Xiao Yue were genuine and not a passing fancy. The report also mentioned that Shen Ting had turned down many important business engagements for Xiao Yue, even at the expense of some partners.

As soon as this report came out, the direction of public opinion immediately changed. The comments that had previously accused Shen Ting of "forcing" Xiao Yue gradually disappeared, replaced by sympathy for Shen Ting and "envy, jealousy and hatred" towards Xiao Yue.

"So Mr. Shen is so infatuated! Xiao Yue really doesn't know how to appreciate the blessing he has!"

"Mr. Shen is such an outstanding man, it's hard to find him even with a lantern, but Xiao Yue still refuses to accept him. I really can't understand it!"

"I think Xiao Yue is a bit pretentious. President Shen has done this much, what else is she dissatisfied with?"

The online comments poured in like a tide, almost drowning Xiao Yue. She had originally thought that by avoiding Shen Ting, things would slowly calm down, but she hadn't expected things to develop in a direction she couldn't control.

Xiao's company had lost a number of partnerships due to previous negative news, but as public opinion shifted, some partners began to soften their stance.

Father Xiao found Xiao Yue and said earnestly, "Yueyue, Shen Ting is indeed a good kid. You should think about it carefully."

Xiao Yue's mood became even more complicated. On the one hand, she was grateful for everything Shen Ting had done for her and felt his sincere feelings; on the other hand, she was afraid of being hurt again and did not dare to accept this feeling easily.

She locked herself in her room, scrolling through the online reviews over and over again, her heart aching. Suddenly, her phone rang. It was Shen Ting calling. She hesitated for a moment, but finally answered the call.

"Yueyue, are you okay?" Shen Ting's voice was low and gentle, with a hint of concern.

"I... I'm fine." Xiao Yue's voice trembled a little.

"Don't worry, everything will be fine." Shen Ting comforted, "I will always be by your side."

Xiao Yue was silent for a moment, then said softly: "Thank you, Shen Ting."

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Yue walked to the window and looked at the bustling night scene outside. She was confused. She didn't know where to go, nor did she know where this relationship would end up.

Meanwhile, Lin Xiao was sitting in front of her computer, looking at the online comments praising Shen Ting and disparaging Xiao Yue. Her face turned pale. She slammed the table hard and said through gritted teeth, "Xiao Yue, what gives you the right..." She picked up her phone and dialed a number. "Hello, it's me..."

Lin Xiao saw public opinion shifting toward Xiao Yue once again, and the flames of jealousy threatened to consume her. Her carefully crafted image of a "victim" had now become Xiao Yue's stepping stone. How could she accept this? Her slender fingers gripped her phone tightly, her knuckles white, and her eyes darkened. She had to do something. A sinister plan gradually took shape in her mind.

She contacted a gossip blogger she knew and fabricated a vivid story: Xiao Yue had long harbored ill intentions towards Shen Ting, deliberately creating chance encounters, feigning weakness and innocence in front of Shen Ting, and gradually luring him into a trap. She even "revealed" that Xiao Yue had secretly paid to manipulate public opinion, creating a "playing hard to get" tactic to gain public sympathy, thereby confirming her identity as Shen Ting's girlfriend and ultimately marrying into a wealthy family.

In order to make the story more credible, Lin Xiao also exaggerated some "details", such as how Xiao Yue dressed up carefully to approach Shen Ting, how she deliberately created "coincidences" in public, and how she instructed the public relations team to guide public opinion, etc.

This rumor was like a bomb, quickly exploding on the Internet. The previous praise for Shen Ting and envy of Xiao Yue instantly turned into doubt and abuse.

"I told you, there's no way this could be possible! Turns out it was all Xiao Yue's scheme!"

"You can only judge a person by their appearance! She looks so delicate, but I didn't expect her to be so scheming!"

"Mr. Shen was really deceived! This woman is so scary!"

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All sorts of unpleasant comments flooded in like a tide, drowning Xiao Yue. She hid in her room, watching the harsh comments, her heart aching. She couldn't understand why, no matter what she did, she couldn't escape these groundless accusations and abuse. She covered her face, tears streaming silently. She felt an unprecedented exhaustion and despair.

At this time, the cell phone rang. It was my best friend calling.

"Yueyue, are you okay? Those comments online..." My best friend's voice was filled with worry.

"I'm fine," Xiao Yue tried hard to control her emotions, "I'm just... a little tired."

"Don't worry about what those people say, I believe you!" The best friend comforted her, "Shen Ting believes in you too, right?"

Xiao Yue's heart ached even more when she mentioned Shen Ting. She didn't know how to face him, nor how to explain all this. She was afraid that Shen Ting would believe the rumors and be disappointed in her.

"Yueyue, listen to me," her best friend's voice suddenly turned serious. "Someone must be behind this! You must find this person and not let her continue to hurt you!"

Xiao Yue was stunned. She had been so lost in grief and helplessness that she had never considered investigating the perpetrators. Now, after hearing what her best friend had said, she felt something was amiss. These rumors had spread so quickly, and with such detailed content, that someone must be pulling the strings.

"But...how should I check?" Xiao Yue asked blankly.

"Don't worry, I'll help you!" the friend said firmly, "Let's find the mastermind together!"

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Yue felt a little calmer. She wiped away her tears, a glint of determination in her eyes. She decided not to run away anymore, but to bravely face it all and find the person who had been hiding and hurting her.

Meanwhile, in Shen Ting's office, the atmosphere was heavy. He looked at the negative comments about Xiao Yue on his phone, his face gloomy. His assistant stood by, not daring to utter a word.

"Investigate! Find out who's spreading these rumors!" Shen Ting's voice was cold, with a hint of suppressed anger... He slammed his phone on the table, "I want to see who dares to slander her like this!"

Shen Ting's assistant was very efficient. In less than half a day, he tracked down the source of the rumor—a little-known gossip blogger. And it was this blogger, under Lin Xiao's instructions, who published the article maliciously slandering Xiao Yue.

Shen Ting dialed Lin Xiao's number without any hesitation.

"Lin Xiao, I hope you will stop." His voice was cold and without a trace of emotion.

Lin Xiao on the other end of the phone seemed a little flustered, but she quickly calmed down and said in a wronged tone, "Shen Ting, what are you talking about? I don't understand."

"Don't understand?" Shen Ting sneered, "Spreading rumors and slandering Xiao Yue, do you think I don't know it was you who did it?"

Lin Xiao's voice suddenly became sharp: "It was her! She seduced you! She pretended to be weak to gain your sympathy! I'm telling the truth!"

"Enough!" Shen Ting interrupted her harshly, "I'm warning you, this is the last time. If you dare to do this again, I will take legal action. Do you understand?"

After saying that, Shen Ting hung up the phone without hesitation, leaving Lin Xiao cursing angrily on the other end of the phone.

Shen Ting knew that simply warning Lin Xiao was not enough. He had to take more effective measures to completely eliminate the influence of the rumors and clear Xiao Yue's name.

Two days later, at a public business event, Shen Ting publicly mentioned his feelings for Xiao Yue.

"I'm aware of recent rumors about Xiao Yue and me," he said to the numerous media and guests in the audience, his tone calm and firm. "I want to clarify here. Xiao Yue is a kind and sincere girl. I didn't cherish her before and hurt her. I hope everyone will not be misled by those false rumors. Please give Xiao Yue some space and respect."

His words were undoubtedly a bombshell, igniting the atmosphere at the scene. Flashbulbs flashed continuously as reporters rushed to record this precious moment.

Shen Ting ignored the clamor around him and continued, "I'm working hard to pursue Xiao Yue, hoping to make up for the mistakes I made earlier. I also hope everyone can bless us."

After saying this, he bowed deeply, then turned and left, leaving the audience talking about it.

This sudden confession quickly made headlines in major media outlets, and the direction of public opinion shifted again. The previous voices of doubt and abuse gradually disappeared, replaced by blessings and encouragement.

Xiao Yue, who was watching the live broadcast from her room, felt a mixture of emotions when she heard Shen Ting's words. She hadn't expected Shen Ting to speak up for her and clear her name in such a public place. A warm feeling welled up in her heart, but she couldn't help but hesitate when she remembered Shen Ting's previous indifference and hurt towards her.

She didn't know whether this was Shen Ting's true heart or just a move to save face. She was afraid that this was just another trick of Shen Ting and that she would be hurt again.

Meanwhile, Lin Xiao watched Shen Ting's public confession, her face livid, her nails digging deep into her palms. Everything she had carefully planned was easily destroyed by Shen Ting.

But she didn't give up. A sinister glint flashed in her eyes. "Shen Ting, do you think you can win like this? The game has just begun..." She muttered to herself, picked up her phone, and dialed a mysterious number... "Hello, I want..."

Xiao Yue turned off the live stream, her heart fluttering like a frantic deer. Shen Ting's public confession was undoubtedly a powerful counterattack, completely shifting the online sentiment almost overnight. The previously vicious comments were drowned out by a flood of well wishes, and some even began praising her independence, success, and her role model for women in the new era.

But Xiao Yue couldn't be happy. She kept thinking about Shen Ting's words, trying to discern the truth from the falsehood. The past indifference and hurt were like a deep rift between her and Shen Ting. This belated affection made her feel uneasy and even a little scared.

She walked to the window, looking at the endless stream of cars downstairs, her mind full of thoughts. At this moment, her cell phone rang. It was her best friend calling.

"Yueyue, did you see that? Shen Ting is so handsome! His public confession is a textbook move of a domineering CEO!" The best friend's voice was full of excitement.

Xiao Yue smiled bitterly: "Do you really think he is sincere?"

"Of course! Look how sincere he is, and he said it in front of so many media, it must be true!"

"But..." Xiao Yue hesitated to speak. She didn't know how to explain her inner uneasiness to her best friend.

"Don't say but! I think Shen Ting really knows he's wrong and wants to make it up to you. Just give him a chance!"

Xiao Yue was even more confused by her best friend's words. She knew her best friend was doing this for her own good, but she really didn't know what to do.

At the same time, Lin Xiao was sitting in a high-end cafe, opposite him was a man wearing sunglasses.

"How's it going?" Lin Xiao asked in a low voice.

The man took off his sunglasses, revealing a pair of sinister eyes: "Don't worry, everything is arranged."

Lin Xiao nodded with satisfaction: "This time, I will completely ruin her reputation!"

The man sneered: "Just wait and see the show."

A few days later, Xiao Yue's company received an anonymous email containing several photos and a recording. The photos showed Xiao Yue dining with a strange man in a restaurant, while the recording was a conversation between the two, edited to sound like Xiao Yue was discussing some business secrets with the man.

The content of the email quickly spread within the company, and some employees who were unaware of the truth began to talk about it and criticize Xiao Yue. Xiao Yue suddenly became the target of public criticism, and she was unable to defend herself and was extremely anxious.

Lin Xiao, hiding in the shadows, saw all of this. She looked at Xiao Yue's utterly miserable state, a sinister smile playing on her lips. "Xiao Yue, this is just the beginning..."

In the evening, Xiao Yue dragged her exhausted body out of the company building. Suddenly, a black car stopped in front of her, and the window slowly lowered, revealing Shen Ting's sharp face.

"Get in the car." His tone was calm, yet filled with unquestionable authority. Xiao Yue hesitated for a moment, but finally opened the car door...