Just then, several cars stopped outside the Hai Fu Hotel. These people alighted from their vehicles with solemn expressions and strode menacingly towards the hotel.
The security personnel outside initially attempted to block them, but upon seeing the identification cards held aloft by the leaders, they promptly and obediently opened the doors without daring to obstruct them.
A hint of a smile appeared on Zhao Yunhai's lips upon seeing these people arrive.
Zhang Yunyi, however, was startled. He hadn't expected Zhao Yunhai to directly involve these individuals. He had originally thought the opponent would resort to despicable tactics by spreading rumors online about his early funding. To his surprise, the opponent acted with such decisiveness, involving these people. If he were found innocent, then the accusation would be malicious reporting. Thinking this, Zhang Yunyi felt reassured; the idea of investigating his funding sources was simply wishful thinking.
Zhao Liguo approached Zhang Yunyi with a stern expression, presenting his identification to declare his authority. "Mr. Zhang, there are reports that Yunmi Company's initial two large sums of capital are of unknown origin. We request your cooperation in our investigation. Do not engage in futile explanations or resistance; do not conceal anything."
"Yunyi," Qian Lin'er said, her voice filled with worry as she tugged at his arm, seeing how aggressively these people had arrived.
"I'm fine, don't worry," Zhang Yunyi replied, taking a deep breath and reassuring Qian Lin'er.
The entire venue fell silent. The onlookers watched quietly, thinking that Young Master Zhao had indeed made his move, and it was a decisive blow. These were the people that business owners like them dreaded encountering the most, people they avoided as if they were harbingers of misfortune. Of course, if no irregularities were found, Zhang Yunyi would be released. However, if the capital's origin was indeed unknown and unexplainable, Yunmi Company would be legally sealed.
(Everything that happened occurred in a parallel universe. Do not relate it to reality.)
Zhang Yunyi spread his hands innocently and said to the officials before him, "As a law-abiding citizen, I will naturally cooperate with your investigation. If the facts prove my innocence, I demand that my reputation be immediately restored." After speaking, Zhang Yunyi looked towards Zhao Yunhai, expecting to see surprise on his face at his statement. However, he was disappointed; he only saw the smile on Zhao Yunhai's lips, as if he had already fallen into a trap prepared for him. The thought struck Zhang Yunyi, causing him to quickly dismiss it. How could that be? The opponent's methods were merely beneath his notice.
Zhao Liguo inwardly sneered and gestured for his subordinates to escort Zhang Yunyi away. Before leaving, Zhao Liguo cast a subtle glance in Zhao Yunhai's direction, as if receiving a signal, and nodded casually.
Although Qian Yuanhui was the president of the Fu Yun Chamber of Commerce, he could not obstruct official law enforcement. However, he believed Zhang Yunyi was innocent. Qian Lin'er glared at Zhao Yunhai, certain that he had reported Zhang Yunyi out of envy and jealousy for his rags-to-riches success.
"Lin'er, let's go home first," Qian Yuanhui said. With such an incident occurring, he could no longer stay and planned to use his connections to help Zhang Yunyi get out of trouble quickly.
"You scumbag! To gain the support of the Fu Yun Chamber of Commerce, you abandoned me while I was pregnant. You owe me and our child an explanation today!" Just as Zhang Yunyi was about to be taken away, a disheveled woman in a maternity dress rushed in from the hotel entrance. The security guards outside seemed to have lagged behind, following closely in her wake. The woman, with her hair disheveled, rushed directly to Zhang Yunyi. The officials present seemed to have anticipated this and moved aside without needing any prompt.
Zhang Yunyi stared dumbfounded at his disheveled ex-girlfriend. What was going on? How had she found him here?
"Boom!" This statement instantly ignited the gossip fire among everyone present. Zhang Yunyi abandoning his wife and child? Even if they weren't married, abandoning his pregnant girlfriend to pursue the daughter of the Fu Yun Chamber of Commerce president was truly shameless. The atmosphere instantly heated up. Zhao Yunhai, putting down his microphone, gathered his companions and surrounded them. No matter how wealthy, people enjoyed gossip, especially about the sensational rumors surrounding Zhang Yunyi.
Zhao Yunhai sneered, "Zhang Yunyi, this is your main course. I hope it suits your appetite." Yu Manlou also knew the other party had an ex-girlfriend but was unaware she was pregnant. He looked at Brother Yunhai with admiration, truly acknowledging the gap between them. In just one day, he had discovered the ex-girlfriend's pregnancy and was now exploiting it.
Zhao Yunhai raised his phone, activated the recording function, and laughed gleefully at Zhang Yunyi. "Oh my, oh my! What is happening here? This is the romantic past of the recently legendary figure, Zhang Yunyi!"
Zhang Yunyi's face darkened. He shot Zhao Yunhai a grim look, pushed his ex-girlfriend Wu Xiaoxiao away, and said unceremoniously, "I have nothing to do with you. Your child cannot possibly be mine. If you force me, I will expose what you've done." Zhang Yunyi did not want to reveal his cuckolding in front of such a large crowd, as it was not something to be proud of.
Wu Xiaoxiao cried out and stumbled to the ground, her feigned vulnerable posture as she braced herself with her hands causing many present to chuckle inwardly. The acting of such a woman was naturally no match for these business tycoons, yet on the surface, they all showed pity. The pretense of sympathy was necessary, as everyone knew that her ability to barge in already indicated a great deal. The scene of Zhang Yunyi pushing his ex-girlfriend Wu Xiaoxiao was captured by the "hurriedly arriving" reporters. Flashes of light flickered incessantly, and the slow-motion footage of Zhang Yunyi pushing his pregnant ex-girlfriend was divided into countless photographs.
Zhang Yunyi now understood he had been set up by Zhao Yunhai, and cursed his misfortune inwardly. He remained outwardly calm, ignoring Wu Xiaoxiao who was "sobbing" on the ground, and said to Zhao Liguo, "May we leave now?"
"Naturally, you may," Zhao Liguo shrugged and pointed at the media personnel, speaking softly. "However, as an official, I must remind you that if you don't explain, things will become more troublesome. Furthermore, as officials, we cannot forcibly remove these people, as it could easily lead to misunderstandings about us from those who are unaware."
"I understand," Zhang Yunyi said, unaware that Zhao Liguo was actually working for Zhao Yunhai.
"May I ask the chairman of Yunmi, is everything your girlfriend Wu Xiaoxiao just said true?"
"May I ask the chairman of Yunmi, after abandoning your wife and child, do you feel no remorse?"
"May I ask the chairman of Yunmi, was pushing your girlfriend just now an act of anger because the truth was exposed?"
At this point, microphones were thrust forward, and the reporters eagerly asked the questions they had long prepared. Whoever did the best job would receive a bonus, and double salary this month, so they worked with extreme effort, jostling each other. "Get out of the way, colleagues, the bonus is mine!"
"She is merely my ex-girlfriend. Please do not make wild guesses." Zhang Yunyi could only offer an explanation now, otherwise, he didn't know how these media outlets would fabricate stories about him later.
"So you admit that you and she were in a romantic relationship, and the intimate photos circulating online are all real? Therefore, she is now pregnant with your child, and you, for success and your career, directly abandoned the woman who followed you from campus and is now pregnant, and hooked up with the daughter of the Fu Yun Chamber of Commerce president. Simply because she can help your business flourish, your actions can be defined as a modern Chen Shimei. I will definitely make your story public for the world to judge." Unexpectedly, a female reporter, with a sharp tongue, summarized the situation and positioned herself as a champion of justice.
Zhang Yunyi was enraged. This female reporter was truly sharp-tongued. His gaze towards her grew colder. "I will send a lawyer's letter to your residence, warning you that spreading rumors is illegal."
"So you're scared now? And you're threatening a righteous female reporter in person? Truly a modern Chen Shimei." This reporter skillfully twisted the meaning into another one. The other reporters, unable to interject, simply claimed the questions asked by that reporter as their own and went back to collect their bonuses.
Wu Xiaoxiao, still lying on the ground and having not gotten up, saw that the reporters were ignoring her. Her performance was crucial to the amount of money she would receive. Suddenly, her eyes lit up. Because she saw the woman mentioned in the information provided by the masked man, her heart filled with jealousy. She lunged directly at Qian Lin'er, who was about to step forward and help her. "Qian Lin'er, give me back my boyfriend, give me back the father of my child!"