The content on the photograph caused Qin Chuan's expression to change dramatically.
Simultaneously, a commotion erupted from the audience, with everyone buzzing about the displayed images.
Qin Chuan subconsciously glanced towards his brother-in-law, only to find him picking up a photograph from the ground. Upon seeing the man and woman in the picture, he froze.
It wasn't just Yang Conglong who was stunned. Many of the guests present knew Qin Chuan and were on good terms with him, yet they had no idea about his relationship with Yang Zimuo.
Seeing the contents of the photos at this moment, they were all speechless, with the exception of An Nuo and Fang Rumei.
However, the expressions on the faces of these two women had also changed. No one had anticipated that Qin Chuan and Yang Zimuo's romance would be revealed in such a manner.
On the stage, Qin Chuan could clearly see his brother-in-law, Yang Conglong, glaring at him with eyes that seemed to say, "I considered you a brother, and you want to be my brother-in-law! You traitor!"
Frightened, Qin Chuan averted his gaze and turned his attention back to the reporter who had exposed the photos.
He was perplexed. How had this person managed to capture all of this? Had his secret relationship with Teacher Yang been exposed much earlier?
The answer was no. If that were the case, it would have been revealed sooner. Why wait until now?
Everything was shrouded in uncertainty, making it difficult to comprehend.
"Boss Qin!"
At that moment, the reporter from the audience spoke, staring directly at Qin Chuan. "You should recognize the female lead in these photos, shouldn't you?"
Qin Chuan keenly sensed the reporter's ill intentions and retorted coldly, "What exactly do you want? And who are you?!"
The reporter, however, grinned, and a flash of hatred flickered in the depths of his eyes.
"Everyone!!"
The reporter shouted into the chaotic crowd, drawing the attention of many.
"I will tell everyone who the female lead in these photos is!"
"She is the beloved daughter of Yang Jingye, the renowned Chairman of Jinmei International in Longcheng – Yang Zimuo!"
"And this Qin Chuan is Yang Zimuo's underground boyfriend!"
"Everyone, think about it. Why did Qin Chuan inexplicably create that so-called Avengers Alliance and gather a group of unsavory characters to wage war against Han Shi Coal Industry?"
"It's all for this very reason!"
"This was all orchestrated behind the scenes by Jinmei International. Jinmei International is the true mastermind behind the destruction of Han Shi Coal Industry!"
Boom!!
As the reporter finished speaking, a tempest of shock swept through the crowd. Those who were familiar with the situation concerning Han Shi Coal Industry wore expressions of sudden realization.
Some even began to curse Jinmei International for their insidious schemes and the Yang family's cunning and dark machinations.
Seeing the situation escalate, Fang Rumei quickly instructed the staff to escort the reporter out. However, despite his departure, the impact he created was significant.
The way many people looked at Qin Chuan changed. Even those within the Avengers Alliance began to suspect if Qin Chuan had used them as pawns.
Initially, Qin Chuan was not from the coal industry, and he had shown no interest in profiting from the troubles of the Han family. Such actions were commendable.
Unexpectedly, the situation had turned into this.
If Qin Chuan could not provide a reasonable explanation, he would likely be labeled as hypocritical, sinister, and a hypocrite.
Even those who were previously on good terms with Qin Chuan would, from this point on, maintain a degree of caution towards him, and their relationships would no longer be as close as before.
What should have been a grand opening ceremony had been thrown into utter disarray by this sudden turn of events.
On stage, Qin Chuan knew he had to act quickly, or the situation would only worsen.
"Everyone, please let me say a few words."
Qin Chuan said loudly, holding the microphone.
The chaotic atmosphere in the audience gradually subsided. Reporters frantically snapped photos, and everyone's face displayed barely concealed excitement.
This opening ceremony was truly full of surprises.
What was initially expected to be a simple opening ceremony had yielded such unexpected rewards.
The owner of this Xiaomi factory was the founder of the Avengers Alliance. Although he hadn't admitted it, it was now an open fact.
Furthermore, he was the underground boyfriend of the beloved daughter of Yang Jingye, Chairman of Jinmei International. This relationship alone warranted deep consideration.
Han Shi Coal Industry, with its immense strength, had suddenly collapsed within a few months, without even a semblance of resistance. Everything could now be understood.
"I admit, I was the initial initiator of the Avengers Alliance!"
Qin Chuan's statement once again caused a stir in the audience. Many looked at him with a mix of shock, suspicion, apprehension, and gloom.
Those who knew Qin Chuan well and were on friendly terms with him gaped in disbelief.
"The reason I established this alliance was solely due to my personal grievances with the Han family. It has absolutely nothing to do with Jinmei International. I can even say that besides my girlfriend, I don't know anyone from Jinmei International."
"Boss Qin, then please tell us, what kind of grievances do you have with the Han family?"
A reporter from the audience quickly asked.
"That's a good question. The dispute between me and the Han family initially began because of Han Guangyao's two illegitimate sons."
"Those two illegitimate sons lived in Yongnan County, my hometown,"
Qin Chuan said loudly, marking the first time he was publicly revealing the origin of his conflict with the Han family.
The sound of reporters' cameras clicked incessantly, their expressions growing even more excited.
They had made the right decision to come today. The surprises kept coming, and it turned out Han Guangyao had illegitimate sons, and not just one, but two…
"They, relying on the powerful backing of the Han family, committed all sorts of wicked deeds and ran rampant in Yongnan County. If you don't believe me, you can visit my hometown and ask anyone; they can tell you stories about those two brothers."
"As I intended to develop in Yongnan County, it inevitably encroached upon the interests of those two brothers. The struggle that ensued between us is not worth elaborating on, but in the end, I sent those two brothers to jail."
"When the Han family in Longcheng learned of this, they began to retaliate, even sending assassins twice to try and kill me…"
"Forced into a corner, I had no choice but to fight back. My strength alone was insufficient, and I was no match for the Han family. So, I traveled far and wide, meeting many brothers and sisters who had also been defrauded and oppressed by the Han family. This is how the organization you call the Avengers Alliance came into being."
In the spacious courtyard, over a hundred people listened intently as Qin Chuan recounted the origins of his conflict with the Han family and the founding purpose of the Avengers Alliance.
"The reason the Han family collapsed so suddenly within a few months, I believe, is simply the consequence of their wicked deeds. They deserved such retribution."
"Boss Qin!"
A reporter from the audience posed another question.
"According to our information, the primary reason for the collapse of Han Shi Coal Industry was Jinmei International. How do you explain that?"
Qin Chuan shook his head. "Regarding that, I am unaware. If you want answers, you can interview people from Jinmei International!"
"I want to make one thing clear here: I, Qin Chuan, have always acted with integrity and rectitude. I have absolutely no business or vested interests with Jinmei International or the Yang family. I don't even know them, and our relationship remains the same to this day."
"How my relationship with the Yang family will unfold in the future, perhaps there will be some interaction after this incident, but for now, it remains as it is."
"My initial objective towards the Han family was simply to resist being passively eliminated. I did not want to be left at their mercy."
"Even after the Han family's collapse, I did not gain a single cent of profit from it. Instead, I invested quite a sum of money upfront to establish the Avengers Alliance."
"Because I have my own business, and in my opinion, coal is not the only industry in this world that can generate wealth."
After speaking, Qin Chuan's dark eyes swept across the Avengers Alliance contingent in the audience.
There, the Lin siblings, Dan Xiongjin, Wang Bailin, and others were gazing at him intently. Upon seeing Qin Chuan's gaze, many grinned, and some even gave him a thumbs-up.
As for the others, their gazes towards Qin Chuan were filled with complex emotions…