Hearing Min Ziqiong's remarks, the anger that had slightly subsided among netizens was re-ignited and pushed to its peak.
All sorts of curses and insults were hurled at Min Ziqiong.
Even though the video comment section clearly stated "A kind word in winter brings warmth for three months, harsh words hurt people even in June," it did not stop the netizens' scolding.
Min Ziqiong, however, seemed unfazed and was determined to push this "shamelessness" to the very end.
She actually used her personal account to openly appear in the comment section of the interview video!
Facing the netizens' fury, Min Ziqiong left behind a sentence: "Truth, before it is proven to be truth, is always subjected to endless insults and scolding. But I believe truth is truth in the end, and will not be buried by anyone or any means. See you in 72 hours."
This statement, if viewed in isolation, seemed unremarkable.
But in this context, it was undoubtedly a public provocation to all netizens.
It was as if she was saying that netizens were the executioners burying the truth, that netizens were the papal officials who sent Bruno to the stake, that netizens represented ignorance and backwardness, and that only Min Ziqiong herself represented justice and progress.
Online public opinion, which was already easily stirred, was like pouring oil on the fire by Min Ziqiong. Without anyone needing to incite them, the netizens exploded on their own.
Min Ziqiong's personal account followers increased at a visible rate.
This was not because people liked Min Ziqiong, but because she had set her comments to be visible only to followers. To curse at Min Ziqiong, people had to endure their disgust and follow her.
Gradually, the public opinion storm surrounding this matter expanded little by little.
From Jianghai to S Province, and from S Province to the entire Long Kingdom.
Eventually, the headlines of major mainstream platforms in the Long Kingdom all featured Min Ziqiong!
Min Ziqiong instantly became the "new generation Feng Jie" in the hearts of Long Kingdom netizens overnight.
She was a person who would do anything to become famous, with no regard for shame!
Furthermore, Min Ziqiong's scandals of being pregnant before marriage, kidnapping her own brother, and defrauding her own parents were exposed.
It could be said that overnight, the name Min Ziqiong became synonymous with "notorious fame."
Let alone domestic celebrities in the Long Kingdom, even international superstars could not surpass Min Ziqiong's fame that night!
This led countless eighteen-line minor celebrities to see Min Ziqiong's popularity and turn red-eyed, attempting to emulate her methods to gain fame.
Unfortunately, they had no idea that even notoriety required a behind-the-scenes operator. Otherwise, how could they become famous so easily?
"This popularity... far exceeds expectations!"
"I previously thought it would at least be equivalent to one hundred million in advertising effects. Now, it seems to be more than ten times that!"
"However, the public is forgetful. Once they are tired of scolding, they will forget about this matter in less than half a month. Therefore, we must act swiftly and build our reputation as quickly as possible."
"Fortunately, we only need 72 hours to create another wave of reversal in popularity, and then the product 'Mirage' will be completely famous!"
Min Ziqiong looked at the constantly scrolling news, a slight smile on her lips.
She was nothing like the disheveled, sleep-deprived appearance that the netizens imagined.
Nor was she like what Min Ziqiong's cousin and others imagined, wishing to move overnight and flee Jianghai.
The next day.
Public opinion continued to ferment, and the heat remained high.
Many netizens even frantically @ed the relevant departments in the Long Kingdom, using the words of the expert in the interview to urge the departments to quickly deal with this chaotic situation.
Facing the impassioned public, the relevant departments could not remain silent and announced that they would launch an investigation.
A professional detection team would be dispatched to Jianghai to conduct the fairest and most detailed inspection of the samples submitted by Min Ziqiong.
This was to prevent any cheating.
This move immediately won widespread public acclaim.
Min Ziqiong's cousin could not help but laugh heartily.
"Cousin, cousin, now let's see if you die!"
"Originally, I only wanted to ruin your reputation, but you insisted on being self-destructive and jumping out to confront the public. Now, once the test results of your samples come out, you will be immediately dealt with by the state!"
"It is even possible that you will be imprisoned for fraud!
"That scene must have been very spectacular!"
Li Yan, acting like a meritorious servant, ingratiatingly said to Min Ziqiong's cousin, "My dear, how was my move? Not only did it ruin Min Ziqiong's reputation, but it also boosted the fame of our Thunder Laboratory!"
"Next, we just need to wait for the relevant departments' detection team to arrive in Jianghai and release the test report of Min Ziqiong's product, and then we can officially introduce Thunder Laboratory to the public!"
"I believe the popularity at that time will burn Min Ziqiong to ashes while also making our laboratory burn even brighter!"
"Who told us our laboratory is called Thunder? It's not afraid of being burned at all!"
Min Ziqiong's cousin seemed to see the beautiful scene of lying down and counting money, instantly becoming spirited and impassioned: "Thunder emerges, who can compete! On the future rich list of the Long Kingdom, I, Min Zhiming, must have a place!"
...
A detection team from Yanjing traveled day and night to reach Jianghai.
They did not stop anywhere and went directly to the detection agency where Min Ziqiong's samples were collected.
Since they were both state-level organizations, the handover process was exceptionally smooth.
The local agency in Jianghai understood that they were in a sensitive situation and could not afford responsibility, so they handed over the samples without a word.
The leader of the detection team, after carefully examining the samples for a long time, let out a cold laugh: "Such a turbid sample solution, and you dare to claim it's a Life Yuan Liquid! It's an insult to the public's intelligence!"
"I have long disliked this phenomenon! Otherwise, I wouldn't have volunteered to apply to lead this team!"
"Hmph, no matter what forces you have behind you, what connections you have, they are all useless to me!"
"I only adhere to one principle, and that is—truth!"
"At the same time, I hope to turn this matter into a milestone in the field of life sciences in the Long Kingdom, and send those bastards who openly defraud with a PPT and a bottle of sugar water to prison! Sweep them into the dustbin of history!"
The captain said sternly, then waved his hand.
"The public opinion is surging, everyone work hard, start your work overnight!"
"I hope everyone will be dedicated and uphold their principles, stick to their positions, and absolutely not let down the public's expectations!"
"Yes!" The detection personnel responded in unison.
Then, they all plunged into the meticulous and rigorous detection work.
If the standard for such detection was usually only 80 points, then under the pressure of public opinion, they could only raise the standard to 100 points.
Not seeking merit, only seeking to avoid mistakes!
Otherwise, they would have to bear the brunt of national public opinion along with Min Ziqiong!
Days passed.
Outside, public opinion continued to rage, and the heat showed no signs of subsiding.
Eyes were eagerly fixed on the final results of the detection team.
However, data analysis takes time, not to mention conducting over a hundred analyses.
"It's out! It's out! The first item of detection analysis is out!"
A detection personnel, holding a newly released report, shouted.
This sentence instantly caused reporters waiting outside the detection agency to swarm in.
The door was almost pushed down by them!
And not just reporters, but also other members of the detection team immediately looked at the person who shouted.
Everyone wanted to know the test results immediately!