"Zhi Jing was unfortunately framed, but fortunately, some unexpected events occurred midway, allowing her to meet her current husband, Ling Yuchen. This prevented the villain from succeeding.
Everything I've said is substantiated. Du Jiasheng has been taken away by the police for investigation.
And half a year ago, Xia Linfeng and Han Wenjuan were also imprisoned for this matter.
They were released from prison not long ago. If they had settled down then, I would have let them be, out of consideration for them raising Zhi Jing.
But to my surprise, they were so ungrateful and dared to speak nonsense and distort the truth.
Today's commendation ceremony is solely to clear my daughter's name, and to introduce everyone to my daughter and son-in-law."
As Gong Ye finished speaking, Ling Yuchen walked out of the Gong family residence hand in hand with Gong Zhi Jing.
Facing the numerous cameras, Gong Zhi Jing was a little nervous. This was her first public appearance and her first time facing so many cameras.
"Hello everyone, I am Gong Zhi Jing." She offered a slight smile, appearing relatively composed.
Due to not having fully recovered from her C-section, standing was a bit strenuous, and Ling Yuchen supported her throughout.
Ling Yuchen remained as calm as ever, his gaze solely on Gong Zhi Jing, who was the protagonist of the day.
The live broadcast today was being watched by all the major families.
No one had expected Xia Wantang's background to be so formidable.
From now on, the status of the Ling family and Tengkong Group would likely be even more solidified, standing unshakeable like a great mountain!
With state leaders present, Gong Ye's esteemed status, and confirmation from numerous official accounts, who could still disbelieve Gong Ye?
Xia Linfeng's true face was exposed.
Under the law of the country, harming military personnel and their families would be severely punished.
He had spread rumors online, committing defamation, along with previous charges of attempted murder and insult. It was unlikely he would be released for several years.
Consequently, Xia Linfeng's account was flooded with insults.
The millions of followers he had painstakingly accumulated vanished in an instant.
The objective achieved, with so many leaders waiting, Gong Zhi Jing only made a brief appearance before returning to the Gong residence.
The commendation ceremony continued.
The highest leader personally presented Gong Ye with medals representing his honors.
Everyone present saluted him, signifying respect.
The commendation ceremony concluded perfectly.
Although it lasted less than an hour, it caused an uproar online.
The previously one-sided opinions were overturned, and no one dared to insult Gong Zhi Jing anymore.
Gong Zhi Jing became a sensation online, and with the Gong family's red background, she was well-positioned to establish herself in high society.
...
The Supreme People's Procuratorate.
Xia Linfeng and his wife were arrested again. Faced with irrefutable evidence, they awaited imprisonment.
However, at a critical juncture, Han Wenjuan presented a recording, proving that Xia Linfeng's online slander against Gong Zhi Jing had nothing to do with her.
The recording contained her advising Xia Linfeng not to do it, but he ignored her and even scolded her.
She also stated that she was not involved in this matter.
Finally, she proposed divorcing Xia Linfeng and accused him of domestic violence, claiming he had once almost killed her, with evidence in their daughter's dashcam footage.
Xia Wanfu rushed to the procuratorate upon receiving the news. She was also shocked to learn of Gong Zhi Jing's identity online.
She finally understood why Gong Zhi Jing had told her to do nothing.
At this moment, both Han Wenjuan and Xia Linfeng were held in an interrogation room.
Xia Linfeng looked ashen, his mood dejected, exuding an aura of hopelessness.
Han Wenjuan, on the other hand, sat calmly, her expression serene and unruffled.
"Dad, Mom."
Xia Wanfu called out softly, her expression complex. Seeing her parents' confined state, she couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.
Xia Linfeng seemed not to hear her, showing little reaction.
Han Wenjuan, however, suddenly looked up at her, her eyes instantly filling with tears.
"Wanfu, you're here."
Seeing her daughter, she felt immense shame. As parents, they always caused trouble for her.
But she had no regrets for what she had done. At least her daughter was free of worries.
Even if Xia Linfeng were released years later, with everything settled, if he dared to cause trouble again, his reputation would likely lead to an even worse fate.
Perhaps she had felt some resentment at first, but now she had found peace.
When your enemy reaches a height you can only look up to, all your jealousy, unwillingness, and resentment diminish.
Just like now.
Xia Wantang was Gong Zhi Jing, her father a national hero with a formidable red background.
Her husband was the CEO of a business empire.
Although Jiang Zexi was also one of the four great families, he was far from comparable to the Ling family.
Considering all the forces she could think of, none could shake Gong Zhi Jing in the slightest. How could she still feel resentful?
There was just one lingering question in her heart.
Xia Wanfu had always advised her not to make an enemy of Gong Zhi Jing. Did she already know Gong Zhi Jing's true identity?
But why didn't she tell her?
If she had been as stubborn as Xia Linfeng, would Xia Wanfu have watched her fall into the abyss?
A chill inexplicably crept into her heart. If she hadn't been prepared, her fate would likely have been the same as Xia Linfeng's.
Xia Wanfu was unaware at the time that Han Wenjuan had already made preparations.
Tears streaming down her face, she said with frustration, "Mom, you were foolish! I told you long ago not to make an enemy of Wantang. Why didn't you listen!"
Although she was now Gong Zhi Jing, Xia Wanfu still habitually called her Xia Wantang.
Han Wenjuan, with tears in her eyes, remained silent but cruelly turned her head away from her daughter.
There seemed to be a rift between them. Though not truly blaming her, she felt uncomfortable.
She had sacrificed everything for her, even risking her own safety, yet her daughter couldn't be completely honest with her.
And then there was the matter of hiding her relationship with Jiang Zexi earlier.
Xia Wanfu was unaware of her thoughts and could only weep with sorrow and distress.
Facing the Ling family and the Gong family, she couldn't possibly rescue them.
"Alright, now is not the time for reminiscing. Miss Xia, please come with me. We need your cooperation in an investigation here."
A police officer approached Xia Wanfu and spoke to her.
Xia Wanfu could only wipe away her tears and leave with the police officer.
In a separate room, the police officer said:
"It's like this, your mother provided a recording indicating she was not involved in what your father did online.
She also stated that their marital relationship had long since broken down, your father had a tendency for domestic violence, and on one occasion in a car, your father almost killed your mother. We just want to understand if this is true."
If it was proven that everything Han Wenjuan said was true, then Han Wenjuan would likely be acquitted.
Xia Wanfu stared blankly for a moment before processing what the police officer had said.
She then realized that her mother had already made preparations.