On a certain forum, upon seeing the rumor of Her Majesty the Empress's secret pregnancy, President Zhao was furious.
Rumors—
More rumors!
Have the rumor mongers not suffered enough, is their punishment still too light!?
Of the original thirteen powerful families, only ten remain.
Rumors played a significant part in this.
Why are these people so forgetful of their pain, so defiant after being disciplined?
But just as President Zhao was growing quite angry about this, Shen Huiteng, the patriarch of the powerful Shen family of Si Jiu, personally contacted President Zhao.
With the most sincere tone, Shen Huiteng directly told President Zhao that the rumor mongers behind the rumor of Her Majesty the Empress's secret pregnancy had absolutely nothing to do with the Shen family of Si Jiu!
Afterward.
The patriarchs of the Lin family, Lu family, and even the Yao family, also called President Zhao one after another, clearly stating: "This matter truly has nothing to do with us!"
Only then did President Zhao realize that the rumor of Her Majesty the Empress's secret pregnancy was indeed unrelated to the ten major affluent families.
So, who was causing trouble behind the scenes?
President Zhao immediately arranged for people to thoroughly investigate the rumor creators.
As this matter was highly "personal" in nature, and far from being a matter of public concern, even though President Zhao sent people to investigate, he could not deploy too many resources.
Even so.
President Zhao quickly ascertained that the "manufacturer" of the rumor about Her Majesty the Empress's secret pregnancy originated from the Modu region.
As for who specifically it was, when President Zhao's people continued their pursuit, they encountered strong resistance from that side.
Or rather, because President Zhao could not deploy official resources, the personnel he sent out lacked the authority to dig deeper.
"But I can be sure."
President Zhao took a puff of his cigarette and said to Li Su and the other person sitting opposite him on the sofa, "The people who spread the rumors have nothing to do with the ten major affluent families of Jiangbei. It's highly likely related to the incident where Ma Hongtu was crippled."
Li Qianfan spoke up, "I can handle this matter myself. I am absolutely confident that I can find the mastermind behind the rumors."
Li Wujiang immediately understood.
The unfilial son had a super hacker by his side.
With Bai Ziyan's capabilities, it would be easy to find out who the mastermind behind the rumors was.
She frowned and asked Li Qianfan, "Are you going to Modu?"
Before Li Qianfan could answer.
Su Nanyin preempted him, "We have to go. Firstly, President Chen always wants to obtain Qianfan's bone marrow and other genetic samples for free. Even if Qianfan refuses, given President Chen's status, he has to go to Modu for a face-to-face meeting. Secondly, since President Zhao has already found out that the rumor creator is in Modu. Qianfan has to go there and meet the rumor creator."
"Alas."
President Zhao sighed, "I truly don't understand. Why do those people always target your conduct? The power struggles between affluent families are becoming more and more unscrupulous."
Li Wujiang casually remarked, "An eagle doesn't target a flawless egg. This saying isn't just for show."
Before her words could even finish—
Bang!
Su Nanyin slammed the table, her pretty face flushed, "Li Wujiang, who are you calling a flawed egg?"
Li Qianfan also looked at Sister Wujiang with shame and anger, starting to roll up his sleeves.
"Damn it, I just said it casually. Look at your impatient reaction."
Li Wujiang was annoyed by her son's glare and pointed outside, "Come on, unfilial son. Do you dare to come out and fight me three hundred rounds?"
Li Qianfan, who had a look of wanting to throw a punch at Sister Wujiang at the slightest disagreement, immediately deflated.
However, Su Nanyin pushed him, "Qianfan, go and fight her. Don't hold back, and I'll take responsibility if anything happens! She's already called you a flawed egg, why are you being polite? Does being a mother give her the right to spout nonsense?"
Li Qianfan rolled up his sleeves again—
"Enough. We're discussing important matters."
President Zhao frowned and glared at the three of them.
The three who were "drawing swords" immediately sat up straight again.
"Actually, although the rumors have had a very bad impact, they are ultimately low-class. As long as the pure remain pure and the impure remain impure, it's fine."
President Zhao looked somewhat troubled and said, "There are two matters we need to consider currently."
The first.
Who exactly crippled Ma Hongtu.
After all, President Chen has been persistently investigating this matter. If the composed Li Qianfan remains indifferent and allows the situation to escalate, it will only arouse the ill will of the Chen family of Modu, led by President Chen, and a host of affluent families from the coastal economic zones (southern affluent families).
This would be of no benefit to Li Qianfan.
Therefore, President Zhao believed that Li Qianfan had both a responsibility and an obligation to go to Modu and thoroughly investigate the real expert.
As President Zhao spoke of this matter, Li Qianfan subtly observed Su Nanyin's reaction.
Her delicate eyebrows were slightly knitted.
Li Qianfan understood that Du Yaoyao had not told her that Jiao Yin was the main culprit.
It seemed that Yaoyao wanted to surprise the two supervisors of the Dark Web with her first achievement of the New Year after she had dealt with the "five heads" of the Dark Web.
The second matter President Zhao mentioned—
Was President Chen's persistent desire for Li Qianfan to donate bone marrow, gene samples, and other materials to the international biochemical research institute.
"President Chen is in charge of this area. He has a very professional perspective on things. His vision is also different from ours."
President Zhao said rather tactfully, "Therefore, Qianfan, please do not misunderstand President Chen's actions as being subservient to foreign powers. He is simply acting from a professional standpoint to maintain global public health and safety. Qianfan, what are your thoughts?"
Li Qianfan opened his mouth—
Li Wujiang and Su Nanyin said in unison, coldly, "A fool's dream!"
They didn't care how high President Chen viewed the issue of vampires ravaging the globe.
They only knew that for Li Qianfan to donate bone marrow samples was an impossible task!
"When vampires first appeared, International Ruixue immediately launched a special medicine. Back then, why didn't they mention global public health?"
Su Nanyin chuckled disdainfully, "Their ultimate goal in creating vampires to harm the world was to amass wealth through the special medicine. They never expected us to counterattack and upgrade the vampires into Guanyin worms. At that point, their so-called special medicine became useless for even the slightest problem. Not only could they not amass wealth, but they couldn't even guarantee their own safety. Only then did they think of using the International Biochemical Research Headquarters and attempting to appeal to righteousness."
Not only that.
To this day, Western health experts (media), led by International Ruixue, have been relentlessly suppressing Qianfan No. 1, which can cure vampires and Guanyin worms!
Aren't the shadowy figures who secretly created vampires afraid of death?
Of course they are.
But they have already secretly purchased or even stockpiled a large number of Qianfan No. 1 to ensure their own survival.
As long as they themselves don't die—
Does it matter to them if others die!?
"Fortunately, back then, before we used the Guanyin worms to counterattack the West, I had already instructed Meng Yue to destroy all of Qianfan's biopsy genetic samples."
Su Nanyin added, "Otherwise, would President Chen have sought out Qianfan? He would have simply made a phone call to Meng Yue and ordered him to obediently deliver the biopsy genetic samples to the headquarters research institute."
She was right.
Li Wujiang, however, didn't care about this matter.
She said, "Whether those people overseas live or die has nothing to do with us. But since those people are simultaneously secretly buying Qianfan No. 1 and then vigorously attacking its efficacy, preventing us from reaping global wealth as originally planned, the key is how to resolve this issue."
"What you've said is actually very easy to resolve."
Su Nanyin took out her phone and opened a document. "All bloody profits are related to transactions. Whether it's International Ruixue, who manufactured the vampires, or the general agent Yao family, and the increasing number of testing institutions. This is all due to transactions and the involvement of profit. Simply put, as long as there are tests, vampires will not be eliminated!"
She handed her phone to President Zhao. "This is the proposal I've drafted. To eradicate vampires in the East, we must first ensure that testing institutions do not profit. Secondly, our vampire patients must use Qianfan No. 1 for free! And the last, most crucial point, is real-name registration and on-site injection of Qianfan No. 1! This will maximize the prevention of Qianfan No. 1 from flowing overseas and being used by those Westerners."
She paused.
A hint of cruelty appeared on Su Nanyin's noble and charming face. "If they want to live, they have to pay! If necessary, we will even upgrade the Guanyin worms!"
Seeing her expression, Li Qianfan, sitting beside her, shivered in his heart.
He instinctively leaned back, quietly moving further away from her.
Beautiful women with hearts like vipers always made honest children afraid.
Seeing her son do this, Li Wujiang was very pleased.
Her unfilial son, whom she had painstakingly raised, insisted on sitting next to Su Nanyin.
As his mother, she was naturally jealous and saddened.
President Zhao frowned and asked Su Nanyin, "Are you saying that all testing and vampire treatments will be free?"
"Yes. As long as we eliminate vampires in the East, the free funds we spend will eventually be earned back from overseas! And with several times the interest."
Su Nanyin nodded and spoke calmly and eloquently, but under the guise of quietness, she used her left foot in the soft slippers to step on and forcefully grind on one of his feet.
Damn it.
You dare to hide from me!!
"President Chen must also be involved in this matter. After all, he is the primary person responsible for public health."
President Zhao looked thoughtful and lit another cigarette.
Li Wujiang picked up the kettle and poured him some water, then got up to go to the water dispenser to get more.
As soon as she stood up—
She saw the woman's left foot fiercely stepping on her son's foot under the coffee table.
Sister Wujiang was stunned—
She turned and quickly walked towards the water dispenser, inwardly cursing: "Even with President Zhao present, she dares to be so unrestrained. She still claims the rumor of a secret pregnancy is false? Shameless! If it weren't for Father Li and the others strongly supporting your actions, I would definitely slap you tonight."
More than ten minutes later.
Su Nanyin said to Li Qianfan, "Go to the backyard and discuss with Maomao Chong Ya how to receive the distinguished guests tomorrow. I have something most important to discuss with President Zhao."
"Okay."
Li Qianfan nodded. "But first, please remove your foot that's stepping on mine."