Double evil in the business district

Chapter 259 Xiao Yue explores the mystery behind the smear campaign

Xiao Yue looked at the comments flashing on the tablet, frowning.

The internet trolls are like rats hiding in the gutter, still tirelessly spreading rumors.

These newly emerged smear campaigns are no longer as crudely fabricated as before. Instead, they are more subtle and tricky, like poison wrapped in sugar, making them difficult to discern and even more difficult to refute.

"They've learned their lesson this time," Xiao Yue said, placing the tablet on the table and tapping it with his fingertips. A crisp sound echoed, as if he were thinking, or perhaps declaring war. "They're no longer attacking us directly, but are instead hinting in an indirect way, trying to guide public opinion."

Public Relations Officer Lin nodded worriedly, "Yes, Mr. Xiao. The news they're spreading right now is a mixture of truth and falsehood, making it even more misleading. It's difficult for us to directly provide evidence to refute it. Moreover, if we don't handle it properly, we could easily fall into their trap."

The office was silent, with only the gentle hum of the air conditioner.

Outside the window, sunlight poured in through the glass, casting bright spots on the floor, but it could not illuminate Xiao Yue's gloomy face at the moment.

She stood up and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the bustling city below. She took a deep breath and slowly exhaled the depressed air in her chest.

After a long time, she turned around, with a determined light in her eyes.

"Since they want to play, we'll play along!" Xiao Yue sneered, his tone filled with unquestionable determination. "PR Lin, contact the technical department and track down the IP addresses of these online scammers. I want to know who's behind them!"

"I understand!" Public Relations Lin was cheered up. The powerful aura emanating from Xiao Yue made her feel at ease.

Xiao Yue returned to her desk, picked up her cell phone, and called Shen Ting again.

"Shen Ting," her voice was calm and composed, "I need your help..." Shen Ting's low voice came from the other end of the phone: "I'm on my way."

"So fast?" Xiao Yue was a little surprised.

"There are some things I want to talk to you about in person." Shen Ting's voice was a little mysterious.

"Okay." Xiao Yue hung up the phone, and a vague premonition arose in her heart that this matter might be more complicated than she had imagined.

She walked over to the coat rack, removed her jacket, and prepared for the upcoming challenge.

"Knock Knock Knock-"

There was another knock on the door. Xiao Yue thought it was PR Lin, so he said directly, "Come in."

The door opened, but the person who walked in was not Public Relations Lin, but... Shen Ting.

He was wearing a dark suit, had a tall figure, a stern face, and exuded a powerful aura.

"What are you doing..." Xiao Yue looked at him in surprise.

Shen Ting walked up to her, his deep gaze falling on her face, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a meaningful smile, "I said, there are some things I want to discuss with you in person." He paused, then said, "Let's go."

"Where?"

"A place you will like." The sea breeze gently blew across my face, carrying a hint of saltiness.

Shen Ting brought Xiao Yue to a secluded beach. The golden sand sparkled in the afterglow of the setting sun, and the waves gently beat against the shore, making a soothing rhythm.

Xiao Yue took a deep breath, feeling the gentle caress of the sea breeze, and his tense nerves gradually relaxed.

Shen Ting stood quietly beside her, his tall figure like a solid mountain, shielding her from all wind and rain.

A sea breeze blew by, and Xiao Yue's hair playfully brushed Shen Ting's cheek, bringing a tingling sensation.

Shen Ting took advantage of the situation and held her in his arms, his warm breath spraying on her ears, his low voice filled with infinite tenderness: "Don't worry, I will always be with you."

A warm current surged in Xiao Yue's heart, as if a sweet honey was melting in her heart.

She leaned gently on Shen Ting's chest, listening to his strong heartbeat and feeling his warm embrace, and all her uneasiness and anxiety disappeared.

After returning to the company, Xiao Yue immediately contacted Public Relations Manager Lin to inquire about the progress of the investigation.

Public Relations Officer Lin told her that after making inquiries from many sources, he finally contacted a member of the online water army who had participated in smearing the Xiao family but now wanted to quit.

In a secluded cafe, Xiao Yue met this online water army named "Haozi".

Haozi nervously handed a USB drive to Xiao Yue. "There are some clues about the source of funds in here. Everything I know is here."

Xiao Yue took the USB drive and stared at Haozi sharply, "Are you sure you're not hiding anything?"

Haozi quickly shook his head and said, "What I said is true. I have elderly parents and young children to take care of. I just want to live a peaceful and stable life."

Xiao Yue didn't ask any more questions and got up and left the cafe.

After returning to the company, she immediately inserted the USB drive into the computer and began to check the contents.

The information in the USB drive is complex and involves multiple accounts and transaction records.

Xiao Yue carefully sorted out this information, trying to find the key clues.

Suddenly, she discovered an unusual transfer record. The source of the funds was not from Zhao's opponent's company account, but from an unfamiliar offshore account.

Xiao Yue frowned tightly, and an ominous premonition arose in his heart.

She immediately called Lin, the public relations officer, and asked, "Help me check the information of this account."

On the other end of the phone, Public Relations Officer Lin's voice was a little hesitant, "Mr. Xiao, this account..." Xiao Yue stared at the offshore account information displayed on the computer screen, his eyes as sharp as a knife.

Public Relations Officer Lin's voice rang in her ears, with a hint of barely concealed shock: "Mr. Xiao, the registration information for this account is forged, and the actual controller cannot be traced. However, according to our investigation, this account has had financial transactions with several small investment companies..."

Xiao Yue immediately understood that there were other forces behind Zhao's opponent who were secretly supporting his smear plan.

These people are like poisonous snakes hiding in the dark, waiting for an opportunity to strike, making it impossible to guard against them.

"I understand." Xiao Yue's tone was icy, with a cold glint in his eyes. "Keep investigating. I want to know who is behind these companies."

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Yue did not immediately go to settle accounts with those small forces, but instead curled up a sneer at the corner of his mouth.

She decided to create some minor troubles for them first so that they would be too busy to take care of themselves and have no time to pay attention to Zhao's opponent's smear plan.

Xiao Yue's fingers tapped quickly on the keyboard, and emails flew to the partners of those small investment companies like arrows.

The content of the email seems ordinary, but it contains hidden secrets that are enough to make these companies anxious.

Sure enough, as Xiao Yue expected, these small companies soon fell into trouble.

Their partners canceled their collaborations one after another, and their stock prices began to plummet.

For a time, these companies were in chaos and had no time to care about Zhao's opponents' smear plans.

Xiao Yue watched all this without feeling proud at all, but became even more alert.

She knew that these small forces would not give up easily and they would definitely find a way to fight back.

As night falls, the lights are on.

The lights in Xiao Yue's office were still brightly lit.

She sat in front of the computer, carefully analyzing the movements of those small companies.

Suddenly, her phone vibrated and an anonymous text message appeared on the screen: "Ms. Xiao, you've gone too far."

Xiao Yue looked at the text message, his eyes stern, and a cold smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

She picked up her phone and replied with a text message: "This is just the beginning." After sending it, she threw the phone on the table, stood up and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the brightly lit city, her eyes deep and determined.

At this moment, there was a knock on the office door. "Come in."

Shen Ting pushed the door open and walked in, holding a cup of hot coffee in his hand. "Are you still busy?"

Xiao Yue turned around and looked at him.

After listening to this, Shen Ting frowned slightly, "It seems that they are going to unite."

"I know." Xiao Yue's eyes flashed with determination, "Then let them come, I'll wait for them."

Suddenly, the office phone rang, and the shrill ringtone broke the silence of the night.

Xiao Yue picked up the phone, and a strange voice came from the other end: "Mr. Xiao, we want to talk to you..."