The online discourse shifted rapidly.
Concurrently, another Weibo post caught everyone's attention.
Lu Mingxi: The little sister is also pitiful, being slandered by you all like this.
While this statement was provocatively worded, it clearly implied that nothing had happened between him and Qin He that day.
[The complete reversal is here! The "National Husband's" persona has collapsed overnight!]
[The ex-wife left with nothing and is still being attacked, how unlucky!]
[Shouldn't Gu Corporation issue a statement?]
[Yeah! They've said nothing so far, what does that mean?!]
[Can the rich play with emotions? They should lose either money or people, right? She gave up everything and is still being slandered?]
Gu Qichen also saw those two Weibo posts.
He also noticed the completely black profile picture and the empty, wiped-clean homepage.
The only pinned post was one distancing herself.
That intimate photo of him and Song Nuan also openly explained the reason for their divorce.
Qin He's amnesia had effectively terminated everything from the past with this Weibo post.
Ruthlessly.
And he realized he didn't seem to know her at all.
He didn't know her background, had never heard of her having a brother, and only had a vague understanding of her profession.
Gu Qichen's brow furrowed, his thin lips tightening into a straight line, his dark eyes vacant.
He suddenly felt a tightness in his chest, his breathing becoming difficult.
At that moment, his assistant rushed in, flustered, sweat beading on his forehead. "Mr. Gu, the cooperation that was suddenly finalized last time has had its funding withdrawn by the other party. Gu Corporation's stock has also been steadily falling."
The impact of this incident on Gu Corporation was undeniably significant.
Gu Qichen's expression turned cold. "Has the public relations department been mobilized?"
"They are all in place, and everyone in the company is doing their utmost to salvage this crisis."
However, Gu Qichen still appeared agitated. He tugged at his tie and was about to say something when the office door was pushed open again.
Madam Gu walked in, her heels clicking.
Her face was extremely grim. She slammed her bag onto the table. "Well done, Qin He. Disregarding all sentiment, pushing Gu Corporation to the brink."
She was clearly furious. "There's a crowd of reporters gathered downstairs at Gu Corporation. Am I going to have to sneak around like this? She's put us in this position. Gu Qichen, you're still speaking up for this woman? Why aren't you telling her to delete that Weibo post immediately?!"
Her sharp, rapid voice gave Gu Qichen a headache. He pinched his temples wearily. "Mom, I was unaware of that photograph."
That photo of Song Nuan and him could only have been taken by Song Nuan.
And it was clear how that photo ended up with Qin He.
Recalling Song Nuan's previous little tricks, Gu Qichen's expression sank further.
"Xiao Nuan only took the photo because she loves you too much..." Madam Gu, apparently realizing how it happened, immediately changed her tone, attempting to defend Song Nuan.
Gu Qichen's temples throbbed. He interrupted Madam Gu with a deep voice. "Mom."
The assistant, holding up his phone, said hesitantly, "Mr. Gu, we can't reach Miss Qin at all."
Gu Qichen's face grew even more unsightly.
Madam Gu, however, became angry again. "What exactly is her status? Did she marry you with ulterior motives?"
Gu Qichen thought of Qin He, who used to wait for him at home, her thoughts always on him, and his heart felt as if it were being squeezed.
...
Qin He sat on a swing in her garden, holding her phone and admiring her handiwork. The more she looked, the more her mood improved.
Those who wanted to scheme against her had truly picked the wrong person.
She, Qin He, was no pushover.
Just then, Xu Wanwan's call came through. First, she thoroughly cursed Gu Qichen, then said, "Your brother invited me and Lu Mingxi for dinner tonight to celebrate your victory in the battle. I'll send you the address shortly."
Qin He: "?"
Celebrate her victory in the battle? Why was she only finding out about this now?
And how did Xu Wanwan know Lu Mingxi?
Qin He followed the address. Qin Yun and Xu Wanwan were already there.
Xu Wanwan was impatient. After waiting for a while, she asked, "Why isn't Lu Mingxi here yet?"
Qin He still felt grateful to Lu Mingxi for speaking up for her online. At that moment, she casually replied, "Perhaps he's been delayed by something. Let's wait a bit longer."
However, a long time passed, and Lu Mingxi still hadn't appeared.
Qin He also began to feel that something was amiss. She said to Qin Yun, "Brother, give him a call and ask."
Qin Yun dialed Lu Mingxi's number. It rang for a long time before he answered.
Lu Mingxi said something on the other end, and Qin Yun's expression immediately turned grim.
After hanging up, Qin He asked, "What happened?"
Qin Yun stood up, put on his coat, and quickly headed out. "To the hospital, Lu Mingxi's brother was in a car accident."
The next second, Xu Wanwan also stood up, grabbed the still-confused Qin He, and they rushed out.
"The Lu family situation is a bit complicated. I'll tell you on the way."