Chapter 485: Chapter 485: Hiring Internet Trolls to Criticize Oneself
Qiu Xue and Luo Zhen went together to the Bai Family to apologize to Nan Qiao in person.
The two carried gifts, explaining their intentions to the bodyguards at the door, who looked them up and down with a disdainful expression.
The bodyguard spoke into his earpiece: “Butler, there are two people who have offended the Eldest Young Miss and want to come in to apologize to her.”
The excited voice of the butler came through the earpiece: “What! Which two daring fools dare to bully our Eldest Young Miss? Are they tired of living? Find out their names.”
The bodyguard asked coldly, “What’s your name?”
Qiu Xue gritted her teeth: “Are you interrogating criminals?”
Luo Zhen also felt embarrassed and awkwardly said, “We just want to apologize to Miss Nan Qiao, no need for introductions, right?”
Bodyguard: “If you don’t reveal your identity, how do I know you’re really here to apologize to the Eldest Young Miss? What if you’re plotting to harm her?”
Qiu Xue & Luo Zhen: “…”
As unwilling as they were, the two had no choice but to introduce themselves.
The butler also informed Nan Qiao about this matter, and whether or not to meet them was up to Nan Qiao.
Nan Qiao was practicing martial arts, and replied, “Let them leave. I won’t pursue the matter from that day anymore.”
This concession, Nan Qiao was giving to Bai Jingrui.
Bai Jingrui knew those people and was a long-time friend. Nan Qiao was worried about making things too tense and putting Bai Jingrui in a difficult position.
The butler relayed this message to the bodyguard.
The bodyguard said sternly, “You may leave now. The Eldest Young Miss has said she won’t pursue the matter from that day. Didn’t you hear that?”
Luo Zhen suddenly grabbed the bodyguard’s arm, helplessly saying, “Brother, could you help us tell Miss Nan Qiao again? We came to apologize in person. Let us go in and say just one sentence, okay?”
The bodyguard shook off Luo Zhen and disdainfully brushed off his clothes.
“Get lost!”
The bodyguard glanced sideways at Luo Zhen, knowing she’s up to no good.
The two were humiliated at the Bai Family’s entrance and left in anger.
…
Qiu Xue and Luo Zhen got back into the car, both very angry.
Qiu Xue cursed with indignation: “That little bitch, she wouldn’t let me in.”
“Calm down, Nan Qiao just returned to the Bai Family and became their cherished person, she’s untouchable.”
“This is all your fault for insisting that I go apologize in person.”
“Fine, blame me. It’s all my fault.” Luo Zhen chuckled.
Luo Zhen held her phone and secretly sent a message.
Luo Zhen: I couldn’t get into the Bai Family, nor could I handle the matter you assigned.
…
Li Ye had developed a new robot, and today was its launch day.
Li Ye confidently awaited the sellout, yet someone came in nervously to tell him, “Mr. Li, just as our product went online, Yuan Qiao Technology Company also launched a robot. Not only that, Bai Jingyan’s company launched a robot too, our competitors are formidable.”
The secretary almost said they were doomed.
Li Ye asked incredulously, “How much did we sell here, and how much did they sell over there?”
“Mr. Li, so far we’ve sold a hundred, and that’s just our own doing.”
Li Ye: “…”
The secretary continued, “The competition between Yuan Qiao Technology Company and Bai Jingyan’s side is intense, and their sales keep racing ahead.”
Li Ye sat down, fearing he might cough up blood.
The secretary wasn’t surprised at all seeing Li Ye like this.
Encountering such matters, who could bear it?
Li Ye pulled out his phone to check on the news himself.
What he saw further distressed him.
Online discussions were all praises for the two companies, while his own company was left with criticisms.
[How is this company not bankrupt yet!]
[The design department has lasted until now, what kind of enormous financial support is behind it!]
[This is the Li Family’s second young master, with the family’s support, of course, he can spend lavishly.]
[Doesn’t the Li Family also have the Eldest Young Master? The family’s leaders have no vision! How does everyone allow the second to continue his research knowing he’s so wasteful?]
[You don’t understand, the second is the child of Li Tianhong’s second wife. As the saying goes, with a stepmother, there’s sure to be a stepfather.]
Online discussions intensified with many picking up on the fact that Jiang Linyu was the mistress.
In an instant, the Li Family’s stocks started to continuously plummet.
Li Ye slumped in his chair and received a call from Li Tianhong.
“Xiao Ye, I’m not refusing to help you, but you can’t convince people. Don’t manage the company, go study abroad.”
Li Ye asked incredulously, “Dad, you want to drive me away, right?”
Sending him abroad, leaving Li Yehan to manage the domestic company, Li Tianhong’s intentions were clear!
Li Ye couldn’t help but suspect that today’s comments were all hired by Li Tianhong.
“Dad, are the commenters hired by you? You’re trying to drive me away, right?”
Li Tianhong denied: “Not me, they found out the truth themselves. Xiao Ye, walls have ears, and sooner or later, your mom and my affair will be revealed. So, leave the company quickly.”
Li Ye gritted his teeth, just about to speak, but Li Tianhong hung up.
Li Ye angrily smashed his phone, scaring the secretary into retreat and leaving the office.
He hadn’t seen anything!
…
At this time, Li Tianhong arrived at Li Yehan’s office.
The phone call earlier was made in front of Li Yehan.
“I spread the opinions, and the evidence I gave them, the commenters were hired by me. Ye Han, I was wrong, now I only want to make amends.”
Li Yehan lit a cigarette and exhaled a white smoke ring.
“What? You think that now you’re making amends I’ll accept it?”
Li Yehan suddenly recalled something he read online: Delayed affection is cheaper than grass.
Delayed care is even cheaper than grass.
“If you’re done talking, you can leave,” Li Yehan said coldly.
“Ye Han, I know I was wrong. I’ve unilaterally divorced Jiang Linyu, and won’t give her the family assets. Ye Han, I’m giving everything to you.”
Li Tianhong thought Li Yehan accepting the items meant accepting him.
Only now did he realize, Li Yehan took the items and paid him no mind.
Li Yehan called Secretary Zhao in.
Secretary Zhao was nervous, waiting for Li Yehan’s orders.
“Take him out.”
Half of Li Tianhong’s heart felt cold, powerless, and helpless.
Secretary Zhao said helplessly: “Chairman, this way please.”
Secretary Zhao gestured for him to leave, unsure whether Li Tianhong would follow.
Nonetheless, Li Tianhong stood up, not wanting Li Yehan to hate him.
Secretary Zhao led Li Tianhong out, gently closing the office door.
Li Tianhong stopped and spoke to Secretary Zhao: “Secretary Zhao, thank you for looking after Ye Han all these years.”
Secretary Zhao was flattered: “Mr. Li doesn’t really need my care, his mind is solely on the business.”
Li Tianhong thought again of the silly things he had done, ignoring Li Yehan.
Li Tianhong left forlorn.