Double evil in the business district

Inside the car, the atmosphere was solemn. Xiao Yue lowered her head, her hands tightly clutching the corners of her clothes. Shen Ting drove intently, speechless all the way. Finally, he broke the silence: "What happened?"

Xiao Yue bit her lip and told him about the anonymous email.

After listening to this, Shen Ting frowned and asked, "Who is the man in the email?"

"I don't know him," Xiao Yue's voice trembled. "I've never met him. Those recordings were taken out of context. Someone is deliberately framing me."

Shen Ting didn't say anything, but simply reached out and held her hand. His palm was broad and warm, giving Xiao Yue a sense of comfort. In the following days, Shen Ting would always quietly appear on Xiao Yue's way to and from get off work, protecting her like a guardian angel. Once, after get off work, Xiao Yue was surrounded by several reporters who asked about the email. Shen Ting appeared in time, stood in front of her, and helped her out.

Xiao Yue looked at his resolute back, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. Her resistance to Shen Ting began to slowly diminish, replaced by an inexplicable dependence.

Lin Xiao noticed all these subtle changes. Furious, she realized she had to take more drastic measures. She hired someone to maliciously create photos of Xiao Yue and Shen Ting, creating ambiguous content that could lead to misunderstandings.

Looking at the photos, Lin Xiao let out a sinister smile. She sent the photos to Xiao Yue's family and, in a letter, exaggerated the relationship between Xiao Yue and Shen Ting. She wanted to ruin Xiao Yue's reputation and make her lose everything.

Meanwhile, Shen Ting was taking Xiao Yue to a charity dinner. The red carpet was ablaze with stars, and reporters raised their cameras, capturing every moment of the celebrities. Lu Mingxing, dressed in a gorgeous gown, gracefully walked the red carpet, becoming the center of attention. Reporter Qin was about to interview her when he was suddenly distracted by a commotion nearby.

He saw Shen Ting and Xiao Yue walking side by side, looking a perfect match. Reporter Qin immediately realized this was a rare news item, so he raised his camera and began snapping away. Xiao Yue squinted uncomfortably under the flashlight, while Shen Ting naturally put his arm around her shoulders, holding her in his embrace.

After the dinner, Shen Ting sent Xiao Yue home. At the door of Xiao Yue's house, he stopped the car and looked at her affectionately: "Xiao Yue, give me a chance and let me take care of you."

Xiao Yue's heartbeat quickened, and she lowered her head, not daring to meet his gaze. Just then, Xiao Yue's mother suddenly opened the door, clutching a stack of photos, her face livid. "Xiao Yue, explain this to me! What is this?" The photos in Xiao's mother's hands were scattered across the floor, each one like a sharp blade, stinging Xiao Yue's eyes. The photos showed her and Shen Ting in an intimate pose, clearly a deliberate manipulation, yet enough to mislead anyone who didn't know the truth.

Mother Xiao pointed at the photo, trembling. "Is this what you call an ordinary friend? Is this what you call a business partnership? Xiao Yue, you disappoint me so much!"

Xiao Yue's face turned pale. She tried to explain, but found that any words seemed pale and powerless. "Mom, listen to me, these photos are fake. Someone is framing me..."

"Framed? Who would frame you? The photos are so clear, and you still want to quibble!" Xiao's father's voice was also full of anger.

Shen Ting stepped forward and tried to explain: "Uncle, Aunt, these photos are all synthesized, I can prove it..."

"Proof? What proof do you have?" Xiao's mother interrupted him, "Although our Xiao family cannot compare to your Shen family, we will not tolerate your deception and manipulation like this!"

Xiao Yue grabbed Shen Ting's sleeve and shook her head gently, signaling him to stop talking. She took a deep breath and said to her parents, "I will handle this matter. Please trust me."

Shen Ting felt distressed when he saw Xiao Yue's forbearance. He pulled Xiao Yue aside and asked in a low voice, "Yueyue, what happened? Why don't you explain it clearly?"

Xiao Yue's eyes were red. She told Shen Ting about the photo and also told him about the anonymous email.

After hearing this, Shen Ting's face darkened. He held Xiao Yue's hand tightly and said firmly, "Don't worry, I will take care of this matter and won't let you suffer any injustice."

Xiao Yue nodded, but she still couldn't completely let go. Her family's misunderstanding and the spread of the photos had put her under immense pressure. She didn't know how to face it all, nor how to explain it to her family.

After seeing Shen Ting off, Xiao Yue returned home to face even harsher questioning from her parents. They demanded that Xiao Yue immediately sever ties with Shen Ting, or they would disown her as their daughter. Xiao Yue was caught in a dilemma: she loved Shen Ting deeply, but she also didn't want to upset her parents.

Meanwhile, Shen Ting immediately set about investigating the source of the photo. He mobilized all his resources, determined to find the mastermind behind it. He understood that only by thoroughly resolving this matter could he protect Xiao Yue and ensure their relationship would have the blessing of their families.

The clamor of the charity dinner still lingered in his ears. Reporter Qin stared at the photo in his hand, his brow furrowed. The intimate image of Shen Ting and Xiao Yue in the photo was starkly different from the image of Xiao Yue he had previously known. He keenly sensed something unusual, a larger story hidden behind it. He decided to dig deeper and uncover the mystery.

The next morning, reporter Qin received a strange phone call...

Reporter Qin answered the phone. A voice with a modified voice came from the other end, deep and hoarse: "Mr. Qin, regarding the matter between Mr. Shen and Ms. Xiao, I hope you will...stop."

The call ended immediately, leaving only a busy tone. Reporter Qin stared at the screen, his eyes flickering. This call only confirmed his suspicions: there's more to this than meets the eye. He decided to continue his investigation, but at the same time, he became more vigilant, knowing he had already infringed upon certain interests.

Shen Ting's public relations team quickly sprang into action, controlling public opinion, removing the photos from the internet, and contacting major media outlets to minimize the impact. They approached reporter Qin, hoping he would cease his investigation and hinting at "compensation." Qin rejected their offer, steadfastly believing in the authenticity of the news and understanding his responsibility. He began to more carefully gather evidence, secretly interviewing relevant individuals in an effort to uncover the truth.

Xiao Yue also felt immense pressure at work. The whispers and strange looks from her colleagues made her feel uneasy. She flipped through the photos again and again, her heart aching. She couldn't understand why she had become the victim of such a conspiracy. She began to doubt herself, her feelings for Shen Ting, and whether she should continue this thorny relationship.

"Xiao Yue, are you okay?" colleague Xiao Li asked with concern.

Xiao Yue forced a smile and said, "It's okay, I'm fine." But her shaking hands and pale face betrayed her inner feelings. She fought back her tears and continued to work, trying to numb herself with busyness.

After get off work, Xiao Yue was walking home alone, her mind racing. Shen Ting called, and she hesitated for a long time before finally answering.

"Yueyue, can we have dinner together tonight? I want to have a good talk with you." Shen Ting's voice was gentle but firm, but it made Xiao Yue even more entangled. She didn't know how to face him, nor did she know how to answer.

"I..." Xiao Yue just opened her mouth when she heard a noisy sound from the other end of the phone, as if someone was arguing. Then, Shen Ting's voice sounded again, with a hint of anxiety, "Yueyue, wait for me, I'll come pick you up right away."

Meanwhile, Lin Xiao sat in a cafe, reading the news on her phone, a sinister smile playing on her face. She made a phone call, her tone icy, "The plan has changed. Act now."

Xiao Yue stood by the roadside, watching a black car speeding towards her and stopping in front of her. The car door opened, and Shen Ting got out and walked quickly to her, his eyes full of worry. "Yueyue, are you okay? I..."

Before Shen Ting could finish, a figure suddenly rushed out and pushed Xiao Yue away. Lin Xiao stood where Xiao Yue had been, with a crazy smile on his face, "Shen Ting, the person you love is me! Only me!" A truck roared over...

The sharp screeching of brakes pierced the night sky, stirring up a cloud of dust. Shen Ting quickly pulled Xiao Yue behind him, but he himself took the brunt of the truck's impact. Lin Xiao's frantic action stunned everyone present; the air seemed to freeze.

The sound of an ambulance siren approached from afar, breaking the dead silence. Shen Ting lay in a pool of blood, his consciousness gradually fading. He tightly grasped Xiao Yue's hand and said weakly, "Yueyue... don't be afraid..."

Xiao Yue burst into tears, holding Shen Ting's hand tightly, and kept saying: "You will be fine, you will be fine..."

For the next few days, Shen Ting lay unconscious in the hospital. Xiao Yue stayed by his bedside, her heart filled with remorse and worry. If it weren't for her, Shen Ting wouldn't have suffered this unprovoked disaster. Lin Xiao was taken away by the police, and she paid the price for her crazy behavior.

Reporter Qin didn't give up his investigation, feeling that there might be a deeper secret behind this incident. He contacted Lu Mingxing's agent, hoping to learn more. Lu Mingxing's agent revealed that Lin Xiao had been Lu Mingxing's assistant but had been fired due to personal grudges. Reporter Qin keenly grasped this point and began investigating the past between Lin Xiao and Lu Mingxing, hoping to find some clues.

Shen Ting finally woke up and saw Xiao Yue standing by the bed. He smiled weakly: "Silly boy, why are you crying..." Xiao Yue burst into laughter and held his hand tightly. All her words turned into silent companionship.

This incident made Xiao Yue see Shen Ting's true heart and understand her own feelings for him. Shen Ting was willing to sacrifice his life to protect her. This love touched her and made her more determined to make her choice.

After being discharged from the hospital, Shen Ting cherished every moment with Xiao Yue even more. He knew he needed to make up for the previous misunderstandings with concrete actions and convince Xiao Yue to fully believe his sincerity. He decided to confess his love to Xiao Yue in a larger public setting, letting the whole world know that he loved her more than anything else.

When Xiao Yue learned of Shen Ting's plan, she was overwhelmed with mixed emotions. She was touched by Shen Ting's affection, yet also worried. After so much trouble, she longed for a peaceful life, and such a public confession would undoubtedly thrust them into the spotlight once again. Although Lin Xiao had been apprehended, would the forces behind her continue to stir up trouble?

"Yueyue, are you willing to accept my confession?" Shen Ting looked at Xiao Yue tenderly, his eyes full of expectation. Xiao Yue looked at Shen Ting's sincere eyes, and her heart was shaken.

She knew that she had fallen deeply in love with this man, but she was still a little hesitant. She was afraid of being hurt again and afraid of causing trouble for Shen Ting.