Inheritance of Two Trillion

Chapter 1178: Chapter 1156: The Power of Public Opinion, Killing Both Body and Heart_3

After leaving the park’s entrance, it became apparent that onlookers had gathered outside, watching a line of cars on the road.

Seven black Maybachs in formation, with a black Hummer leading the way at the front.

Wei Xuelian didn’t like to be high-profile.

But when compared to Zhenbei Group, the slightly lesser world-class Wei Family, and as a candidate for future Family Head, even with low-profile intentions, what more could be done.

If it weren’t for the recent flight restrictions to her destination, and with time pressing, she would have already taken a private jet.

Speaking of which, Liu Wudao felt irritated.

It was all because the young miss insisted on meeting Bai Xiaosheng, leading to the timing issue.

”That troublemaker Bai Xiaosheng, I hope that useless guy earlier will put some effort into dealing with him!” Liu Wudao muttered to himself.

Wei Xuelian got into the car.

The bodyguards that followed quickly ran out of the park and got into their vehicles one after another.

The motorcade set off, heading straight for the airport.

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On Bai Xiaosheng’s side, things had also concluded.

A panic-stricken Wang Nanbei made his escape.

The Nandu Wu Family was also noted by Bai Xiaosheng.

Once Lin Ke’s situation was settled, he too planned to ”visit” them.

Now with Wei Xuelian’s contact information, Bai Xiaosheng made a call to inquire, and learning that she was unharmed, he could finally relax.

Leaving the park, they too called for a car, headed straight for Lin Ke’s residence.

At this very moment, online, various reports about Lin Ke, chiefly propelled by Wu Media Group’s platforms and with deliberate manipulation by those behind the scenes, were intensifying.

The headlines were each more sensational than the last.

They were deliberately linked to Zhenbei Group.

”High-level executive at Zhenbei Group’s Greater China Region Headquarters embroiled in insider trading scandal!”

”International corporation executive so heartlessly corrupt, implicating higher-level participation!”

”A Zhenbei Group executive suspected of obstructing media fairness, involved in financial misconduct, secrets unveiled!”

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This ”explosive” news was spreading at a terrifying pace across the internet.

The public, even more so the business world, were deeply concerned with these gossips.

Within just an hour, hundreds of big Vs (social media influencers) joined in.

The presence of Zhenbei Group, visible in major cities across the country, meant that these topics were causing a storm.

After a phone call with Bai Xiaosheng, Lin Ke organized her thoughts and ten minutes later called Xiahou Qi, detailing the sequence of events.

By then, public opinion had already erupted violently.

Xiahou Qi was shocked and somewhat enraged by this event.

”Such despicable tactics!”

Over the phone, there was the sound of a desk being slammed, followed by a series of intense coughing.

It seemed that Elder Xia was also fuming.

The key issue was that even he couldn’t suppress such manipulative tactics involving public opinion.

Moreover, these tactics were used against one of their own, clearly crossing a line, and could potentially bring disaster to the headquarters.

”It must be directed at Bai Xiaosheng. I’m looking at the news online, trying to direct trouble his way. They want to make a big issue out of it, like a snowball gathering size, and drag Bai Xiaosheng into the water!” Lin Ke was browsing the news while on the phone, analyzing the situation with remarkable calm.

She had grown complacent for a moment and found herself trapped.

But now, she wasn’t worried about herself; her first thought was of Bai Xiaosheng’s predicament.

”Bai Xiaosheng is in Nandu, right? What does he say?!” asked Xiahou Qi.

In the face of this crisis, like a flood breaking out, he was restless without a strong person to handle the situation.

”I just spoke to Bai Xiaosheng,” Lin Ke hesitated, then continued, ”He told me that if I report to you, I must let you know that he will handle everything properly and asked you not to worry, he has a way!”

On the other end of the phone, Xiahou Qi exhaled a long breath.

”I still trust Sheng! Well, tell him that if he needs any resources, he can ask me. Whatever I can provide, I’ll give it to you all!” After saying this, Xiahou Qi spoke gravely, ”But it must be fast! I’m afraid with Shen Peishen closing in step by step, he’ll keep a close watch on the Group.”

Over the phone, Elder Xia’s voice was somber, ”If that’s the case, I’m afraid if it’s too late, even I won’t be able... to come to the rescue!”

Lin Ke’s gaze was solemn.

Xiahou Qi’s concerns had come true.

As Bai Xiaosheng rushed to meet Lin Ke, the incident was fermenting, and the entire headquarters were in an uproar.

With deliberate push from some, a torrent of opinions emerged—

There were calls for a clean-up of the affairs department, and if Lin Ke was indeed responsible, a push for severe punishment.

As Chen Yucheng’s faction began to counter, they were immediately besieged by the masses.

This time, Shen Peishen had rallied all the forces he could muster, from inside and outside, and started a full-blown war of public opinion.

Not just Lin Ke, not just Bai Xiaosheng, not just Chen Yucheng; if possible, he would even ”force a palace change” on Xiahou Qi.

Even within the headquarters, Shen Peishen had paid a significant price to have some of the neutral parties side with him!

In the corporate battlefield, words are knives.

To kill, and more so, to break the spirit!