Touya Yaoyao

However, just when they thought they could finally breathe a sigh of relief, fate seemed determined not to let them off the hook. New troubles came crashing down on them like a surging tide, wave after wave.

It turned out that the mastermind who had been maliciously spreading rumors from the shadows was filled with resentment and anger as they successfully debunked his meticulously planned conspiracy. Unable to accept such defeat, he secretly resolved to launch another attack.

The mastermind behind it all began racking his brains for a new plan, trying to find a more lethal way to destroy their newly built reputation and trust. He lurked in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to strike, ready to deliver a fatal blow. Meanwhile, they were completely unaware of the impending storm…

This time, they went even further, employing increasingly malicious tactics. No longer content with merely spreading baseless and absurd rumors online, they even attempted to bribe some media outlets, hoping to leverage their influence to further maliciously defame and slander the three individuals.

In an instant, the public opinion field, which had just begun to calm down, was once again turned upside down, creating a huge upheaval. All kinds of negative comments surged in like a tidal wave, filling the entire online world.

Ye Shi sat in front of the computer, staring intently at the constantly refreshing malicious comments on the screen. His chest heaved violently, and anger danced in his eyes like a burning flame. Finally, he could no longer suppress his rage and slammed his fist hard on the table in front of him. With a dull thud, the tabletop trembled slightly.

"These people are absolutely insane! How can they be so tireless and relentless!" Ye Shi roared in fury.

Yu Yaoyao, standing to the side, also looked distressed, her brows furrowed deeply. She murmured to herself, "I really can't understand why they're pressuring us so relentlessly. Don't they really want to let us go?"

Shirato Ya gritted his teeth, his hands clenched into fists, his knuckles turning pale from the strain. He said resolutely, "No matter what, we absolutely cannot let these treacherous villains succeed in their scheme! We must find a way to expose their true colors and clear our names!"

After careful consideration, the three finally decided to stop sitting idly by and passively taking a beating, and instead bravely step forward to actively find out who the mastermind was who was hiding in the shadows and what ulterior motives he or she had for doing so.

Thus began a painstaking, dangerous, and challenging investigation. As time passed and clues were uncovered, they gradually realized that behind this matter lay a staggeringly large and powerful interest group. This mysterious group was like a behemoth lurking in the shadows, its tentacles reaching into every field, controlling countless resources and power.

Their previous actions to clarify the facts undoubtedly touched upon the core interests of this interest group. Like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, it created ripples and provoked a strong reaction and counterattack from the other side.

At this moment, Ye Shi, who was usually calm and composed, couldn't help but snort coldly, his tone revealing a hint of anger and disdain: "Hmph! So that's how it is. No wonder they have been relentlessly attacking us and trying every means to smear and slander us."

Standing to the side, Yu Yaoyao looked worried, her brows furrowed, and said anxiously, "Then... what should we do now? They are so powerful, and their influence is so deeply entrenched. Can we really contend with them and achieve victory with our current strength?"

However, faced with seemingly insurmountable difficulties and obstacles, Shiro Momoya maintained unwavering faith and determination. His eyes burned as he gazed intently into the distance, and he answered resolutely, "No matter what hardships await us ahead, even if there's only a sliver of hope, we must give it our all and try our best! Because if we give up so easily, not only will we fail to clear our names, but we may also implicate and harm many more innocent people."

They relentlessly continued to dig deep into every potentially useful clue, leaving no stone unturned, searching day and night for definitive evidence. In this arduous and challenging process, they encountered all sorts of threats and obstacles from all sides.

At certain times, they would inexplicably receive mysterious and chilling anonymous threatening letters. These letters seemed to come from the ghostly hand of a dark abyss, revealing a sinister and terrifying threat between the lines: "If you do not repent and continue to be obstinate, then unimaginable serious consequences will await you!" Every word, every sentence was like a cold, sharp blade, piercing straight into their hearts.

Not only that, but even as they walked through the bustling streets, a group of unidentified people would suddenly leap out from some corner. These people, like hungry wolves, would pounce on them menacingly, launching a thrilling chase. The streets would instantly descend into chaos, with people scattering in panic, leaving them struggling desperately within the encirclement.

However, despite facing such immense pressure, they never once entertained the slightest thought of giving up. Their conviction was as unbreakable as steel, unshaken by any hardship or obstacle they encountered.

As the saying goes, perseverance pays off. After a long and persistent effort, they finally obtained the crucial evidence they had been searching for! This evidence was like a sharp sword, enough to pierce through the colossal lie woven by the powerful interest group that hid in the shadows and manipulated everything. Therefore, they began meticulously preparing how to expose the group's numerous crimes to the world, letting everyone see its ugly face.

However, as the saying goes, "the devil is always one step ahead of the saint," just as they were rubbing their hands together, eager to try and about to launch their operation, a shocking message arrived—their whereabouts had been discovered by the enemy at some point! In an instant, the situation that had been in their grasp took a sharp turn for the worse, and they were suddenly plunged into an extremely dangerous situation.

So, under such perilous circumstances, will they be able to overcome all difficulties, successfully uncover the truth, and escape their predicament? All the answers seem to be hidden in that foggy unknown.