Double evil in the business district

Under the spotlights, Xiao Yue remained calm and composed, his gaze resolute. The press conference was packed, and the air was filled with tension. After the Xiao Enterprises' product quality issues were exposed, public opinion was in uproar, the stock price plummeted, and the company was plunged into an unprecedented crisis.

Xiao Yue decided to hold a press conference early to catch Wang off guard and give reporter Zheng no time to prepare. Shen Ting mobilized his own media resources, contacted major news outlets, and arranged for a senior media personality to host the event to ensure a smooth progress.

"Dear media friends, thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedules to attend Xiao's Enterprise press conference." Xiao Yue's voice was clear and powerful, echoing throughout the venue. "In response to recent online reports regarding quality issues with our company's products, we have conducted an in-depth investigation and commissioned an authoritative organization to conduct product testing."

She paused, and a scanned copy of the product test report appeared on the screen behind her, every statistic clearly visible. "The test results show that our company's products fully comply with national quality standards and do not contain any quality issues." Xiao Yue's voice was resounding, with unquestionable certainty.

Offstage, Wang Dui and Reporter Zheng began to fidget. They had initially assumed Xiao's enterprise was doomed, but they hadn't expected Xiao Yue to find a solution so quickly. Wang Dui clenched his fists, his eyes fixed on Xiao Yue on the stage with a sinister look. Reporter Zheng's face paled, beads of sweat forming on his forehead.

"We believe this incident is a premeditated, malicious act of defamation." Xiao Yue's gaze swept across the audience, finally landing on Wang. Though it was only a fleeting moment, it seemed to carry immense weight. "We have irrefutable evidence proving someone deliberately fabricated this incident to damage our company's reputation."

She took a deep breath and continued, "We have submitted the relevant evidence to the police. We believe that the law will give us a fair judgment."

The atmosphere at the scene grew even more tense, with reporters raising their cameras to record this crucial moment. Flashbulbs flickered, illuminating Xiao Yue's face in flickering light.

"Besides," Xiao Yue paused, a gleam in her eyes, "we have more important evidence to announce to everyone..." She took a file bag from her assistant and slowly opened it.

"What is this?" someone in the audience asked in a low voice.

"It can prove everything..." Xiao Yue's voice stopped abruptly, his eyes fell on the document in his hand, and a meaningful smile curled up at the corner of his mouth...

Xiao Yue pulled a stack of documents from her file bag and held them aloft. "This is Wang's Enterprise's recent financial statements, along with a fragmented project plan." Her voice was clear and powerful, echoing throughout the meeting room.

"After careful analysis by our company's technical staff, we found that Wang's Enterprise had recently incurred a huge expenditure of unknown purpose. This expenditure was highly consistent with the release time of the false information circulated on the Internet." She placed the document under the projector, and the huge screen clearly showed the red transaction records.

"Although key parts of this incomplete project plan have been deliberately destroyed, we can still see from it that it is a detailed plan targeting our company and designed to damage our reputation by creating product quality problems."

Xiao Yue pointed at the incomplete document on the screen and explained each point one by one. "The plan mentioned a series of tactics such as bribing our company's internal personnel, spreading rumors, and manipulating public opinion. Their intentions are so sinister that they are outrageous."

She paused, her gaze sweeping across the room. "This incomplete document was found in the desk of Inspector Zhao, the technician we fired and the instigator of the rumor."

As soon as Xiao Yue finished speaking, the audience erupted in an uproar. Reporters were whispering and discussing the situation. Wang's face was livid, and beads of sweat formed on his forehead. He stood up abruptly, pointed at Xiao Yue, and shouted, "You're slandering me! You're spitting blood! I have no idea what you're talking about!"

At the same time, reporter Zheng was also panicking. He stood up suddenly and said in a trembling voice, "This... this is all Xiao's one-sided statement! We... we have evidence that Xiao's products do have quality issues!"

Xiao Yue sneered, staring directly at Reporter Zheng with a cold tone, "Reporter Zheng, are you sure you want to talk about evidence? Perhaps you should first explain why there was a huge amount of unexplained money suddenly appearing in your account? The remitter of this money is none other than the financial director of Wang's Enterprise."

Xiao Yue's words resonated like thunder in the conference hall. Reporter Zheng's face instantly turned pale, his lips trembling, yet he couldn't utter a single word. He subconsciously glanced at his opponent, Wang, his eyes filled with fear and despair. The reporters in the audience erupted in an uproar, their cameras flashing wildly, capturing Reporter Zheng's utterly awful appearance.

Wang's face darkened terribly when he saw the truth. He glared at reporter Zheng fiercely and turned to leave the venue.

"Boss Wang, where are you going in such a hurry?" A deep and intimidating voice sounded at the entrance of the venue. Wang Dui paused and slowly turned around to see Shen Ting standing at the door, followed by several black-clad bodyguards, blocking all exits.

Shen Ting walked steadily to Xiao Yue's side and gently grasped her hand, offering her silent support. He glanced coldly at Wang Dui and Reporter Zheng, a sneer curling his lips. Several shareholders of Xiao Enterprise, who had been sitting nervously in the audience, watched this scene with expressions of surprise and admiration. They looked at Xiao Yue with eyes filled with admiration and conviction...

"Mr. Wang, you want to leave before the matter is over?" Shen Ting's voice was low and powerful, with unquestionable majesty.

Wang's face turned pale, and beads of sweat rolled down his forehead like raindrops. He forced himself to remain calm and smiled casually, "Mr. Shen, what do you mean? I just think this press conference is too boring, and I want to leave first."

Shen Ting sneered, his eyes as sharp as an eagle: "Boring? Mr. Wang, I think you will be very interested in what is coming next." He signaled the bodyguards behind him to come forward and control Wang's opponent and reporter Zheng.

"Mr. Shen, this is illegal detention! I'm going to sue you!" Wang's opponent shouted in a timid manner.

Shen Ting remained unmoved and said calmly, "Mr. Wang, don't worry. The police will be here soon to handle this matter. By then, you will have ample opportunities to defend yourself."

Several shareholders of Xiao's Enterprise had been feeling uneasy, but when they saw Shen Ting appear and take control of the situation, their hearts finally settled. They all stood up and walked over to Xiao Yue, expressing their admiration and gratitude.

"Xiao Yue, you did a great job! We are all proud of you!" an elderly shareholder said excitedly, with admiration in his eyes.

"Yes, it's thanks to you that our Xiao Enterprise escaped this time." Another shareholder also echoed.

Xiao Yue politely responded to the shareholders' praise, maintaining a steady smile. She knew that although the crisis had been temporarily resolved, many challenges awaited her in the future.

Following the live broadcast of the press conference, Xiao's reputation began to recover rapidly. Previously misinterpreted reports were clarified, and misled consumers gradually learned the truth. Partners who had previously terminated their contracts began calling to express their willingness to renew their partnership, and new partners even contacted Xiao to explore collaboration opportunities.

Public Relations Officer Chen was incredibly busy, but a beaming smile filled her face. She walked over to Xiao Yue and excitedly said, "Xiao Yue, you're truly amazing! Everyone in our public relations department is in awe of you!"

Xiao Yue smiled and said, "This is not just my achievement, it's the result of everyone's joint efforts."

After the press conference, Shen Ting walked over to Xiao Yue and gently embraced her. He lowered his head and whispered in her ear, "You are so dazzling today."

Xiao Yue leaned in Shen Ting's arms, feeling his warm embrace, her heart filled with sweetness and happiness.

However, at this moment, Xiao Yue's phone suddenly vibrated. She took out her phone and took a look, her expression instantly becoming serious. It was a text message from a friend, with only a few words: "Shen Ting's old lover is back."

Xiao Yue raised her head and looked at Shen Ting, wanting to say something but stopping herself... Xiao Yue took a deep breath and held the phone tightly in her hand, her knuckles turning slightly white.

Shen Ting's embrace was still warm, but she felt a chill spreading from the bottom of her heart. She tried to maintain a calm smile, gently pushed Shen Ting away, and said, "I'm a little tired. I want to go back and rest first."

Shen Ting noticed the strangeness in Xiao Yue's tone and asked with concern: "What's wrong? Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?" He reached out to touch Xiao Yue's forehead, but she dodged him without a trace.

"It's okay, just a little tired." Xiao Yue forced a smile and turned to walk out.

Shen Ting looked at Xiao Yue's hurried back, his brows furrowed slightly. He knew Xiao Yue must be hiding something from him, but since she didn't say anything, he couldn't ask. He believed in Xiao Yue and respected her choice.

Back home, Xiao Yue locked herself in her room, reading the text message on her phone over and over again. Shen Ting's old lover is back. These words lingered in her mind like a curse. She recalled every moment she had spent with Shen Ting, and those sweet memories now turned into sharp thorns, piercing her heart with a dull pain.

She recalled the first time she met Shen Ting; his stern face and sharp eyes had intimidated her. Later, as they got to know each other better, she gradually discovered the gentleness and thoughtfulness hidden beneath his cold exterior. He would quietly bring her midnight snacks when she was working overtime; he would lend a hand without hesitation when she was in trouble; and when she was sad, he would hug her tightly, giving her comfort and strength.

She gradually fell in love with this man, his dominance, his gentleness, and everything about him. She also imagined walking into the marriage hall with Shen Ting and building a happy family together.

But now, Shen Ting's old lover has returned. This news is like a time bomb that could explode at any time, shattering the relationship between her and Shen Ting. She doesn't know who this old lover is, nor why she has returned, but she knows that this is a huge challenge for her and Shen Ting's relationship.

"Dong dong dong..."

The knock on the door interrupted Xiao Yue's thoughts. She took a deep breath, tried to calm down, and then opened the door.

Standing at the door was Shen Ting, holding a cup of hot milk in his hand, with a hint of worry on his face: "Are you okay? I see you don't look well."

Xiao Yue took the milk and forced a smile: "It's okay, just a little tired. Come in and sit down."

Shen Ting walked into the room, put the milk on the table, then sat next to Xiao Yue and gently held her in his arms: "If you have anything, you can tell me. Don't keep it in your heart."

Xiao Yue leaned in Shen Ting's arms, feeling his warm embrace, her heart filled with mixed emotions. She hesitated for a moment, but ultimately decided to tell him about the text message.

"I...I received a text message today..."

"What text message?" Shen Ting looked down at Xiao Yue, his eyes full of concern.

"They say... they say your old lover... is back..." Xiao Yue's voice became lower and lower, almost inaudible.

Shen Ting's body stiffened slightly, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes. He was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "Su Yao, you're back."