Nan Shiqing wanted to call Fu Siye.
But after the embarrassing incident at the birthday banquet last time, the two hadn't contacted each other, and she felt a bit conflicted.
After much thought and hesitation, she used the landline in the living room to call.
As soon as the call connected, Nan Shiqing eagerly blurted out, "Siye, you finally answered my call..."
Her voice carried a hint of grievance.
There was a few seconds of silence on the other end before the man's indifferent voice came through.
"What is it?"
"I... I just felt unwell. It might be due to poisoning, so I wanted to call you."
Feigning weakness was her usual tactic, especially when dealing with Fu Siye.
But this time, his reaction was unusually calm.
"If you feel unwell, call a doctor. I'm not one."
Nan Shiqing felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her head. Her face immediately turned ugly, and she didn't know how to respond.
Had Fu Siye completely lost faith in her? No! It must be that damned Mu Yinyin!
"Siye, I know you're very disappointed in me right now, but with all the public opinion out there, I'm worried about you..."
"Public opinion?"
Fu Siye frowned. He had been busy with projects these past few days and was unaware of what was happening online.
"They're all saying things about you and my sister online."
Nan Shiqing steadied herself and said tentatively, "Siye, don't be angry. Sister definitely didn't mean it. After all, this kind of thing damages the company's reputation."
"Mu Yinyin and I?"
Upon hearing the name, Fu Siye lost interest in listening to Nan Shiqing and made an excuse to hang up the phone hastily.
All that was left for Nan Shiqing was to listen to the beeping dial tone in the phone.
"That damned Mu Yinyin!"
Nan Shiqing roared with anger. Fu Siye hung up on her because of that woman!
His indifferent attitude was also a stark contrast to his past demeanor.
The rumors online were most likely true! They had returned together, and then attended the birthday banquet. It turned out she was the only one who had been kept in the dark.
He Xia, hearing the commotion downstairs, was startled and rushed over, "My dear daughter, what's wrong?"
She saw Nan Shiqing with her eyes red with anger, trembling all over, with shattered furniture scattered around.
"Mom! I'm going to kill Mu Yinyin! I'm definitely going to kill her!"
"Good daughter! Calm down first! What happened? Tell Mom carefully."
He Xia's mind was still relatively clear. After listening to Nan Shiqing explain the whole situation, she knitted her brows tightly.
She knew her daughter's current predicament.
After being sabotaged at the birthday banquet and suffering such a great embarrassment, she had lost all face. Even if Fu Siye still protected her, she would never be able to hold her head high in the Fu family.
He Xia thought about it and held Nan Shiqing's hand.
"Shiqing, listen to Mom first. No matter what, you can't provoke Fu Siye anymore. Shouldn't you try to start from the Fu family?"
"That old hag, Madam Fu! She's never looked at me properly. How am I supposed to start with the Fu family!"
Nan Shiqing was completely unable to calm down. As she spoke, she reached for a nearby vase, intending to smash it to the ground.
He Xia quickly stopped her, "What do I usually tell you? You need to be steady!"
Nan Shiqing frowned and was about to say something when He Xia said in a deep voice again, "I have a way to help you hold your head high again in front of the Fu family and Madam Fu."
"What way!" Nan Shiqing finally calmed down a little, looking at her mother with suspicion.
He Xia's expression darkened further. "But this method might cause you some suffering. You'll have to endure it."
...
Meanwhile, after Fu Siye hung up the phone, he noticed the gossip online.
Those photos were indeed of Mu Yinyin, but apart from entering and exiting the Fu Group, they showed no other connection to him.
It seemed as if someone had deliberately guided the public opinion, forcefully linking Mu Yinyin with him.
Could it really be her?
While he was pondering, Mu Yinyin's Weibo suddenly updated a post, instantly pushing the public opinion to its peak.
— Mu Yinyin: [Shared a song - "Malicious Intent."]
Below it was a screenshot of call logs, all of which were missed calls and rejected calls from Fu Siye.
Only the last call was answered, and the time matched the time the photos were taken.
The intention to clarify was obvious, and the comments below instantly exploded.
— xx: [I knew my goddess was innocent. Turns out President Fu is the one who's been chasing her!]
— xx: [With President Fu's status and position, he doesn't seem like someone who would lack women. Could there be some misunderstanding here?]
— xx: [What a tale of unrequited love. I'm hooked.]
— xx: [My boss calls me like this too, but I wouldn't dare not answer...]
— xx: [Goddess is too cool! Will she be retaliated against by capital? Sister, you must pay attention to your safety!]
— xx: [Defeat the capital and protect our best goddess! We absolutely cannot let her be harmed!]
Soon after, Mu Yinyin deleted that Weibo post.
This undoubtedly shifted the public opinion back to Fu Siye and the Fu Group.
It led netizens to suspect if she was being threatened by the Fu Group or if she had encountered some danger.
Behind the screen, Fu Siye's face was as dark as stagnant water, and a murderous glint flashed in his eyes.
That damned Mu Yinyin! What on earth did she want to do!
He wanted to call Mu Yinyin, but then he thought of that call log screenshot. The veins on his forehead throbbed, and his eyes were frighteningly bloodshot.
He could only rest his chin on his hand with impatience and angrily call his assistant.
"What is the PR department doing? Get that trending topic down quickly!"
With the sudden incident, the Fu Group's PR department was in chaos, all hands on deck dealing with this matter.
In contrast, on Mu Yinyin's side, in the office of Starry Sky Entertainment, the atmosphere was harmonious and filled with laughter.
Gu Xiaoqi, leaning by the computer, was grinning from ear to ear, "Yinyin, your move is too brilliant! Not only can it expose the person behind the scenes, but it can also make Fu Siye get scolded. It's killing two birds with one stone!"
"Now everyone online is calling him a dog licking him. It's really satisfying to watch!"
Mu Yinyin smirked with satisfaction, casually closing the laptop and turning off her phone.
Jiang Ling, with his usual concern, asked, "Yinyin, the public opinion is so intense right now. Does Starry Sky need to step in? To help bring down the trending topic?"
Mu Yinyin waved her hand, her smile deepening.
"No need for us. I believe in Fu Siye's capabilities."
How could such a petty man allow others to call him a dog licking him? She believed this mess would be settled soon.
Her objective had been achieved, and now it was up to Fu Siye to handle it.
Jiang Ling nodded meaningfully. Although he was reluctant to get involved with Mu Yinyin and Fu Siye again, he couldn't say much more.
He could only change the subject.
"By the way, Yinyin, the Lu Group called me. They hope the designer can personally liaise with the project manager. Is that okay with you?"