Watching Director Wu disappear, Director Zhang finally revealed his most smug look.
"The remarks Director Wu just made were truly heartfelt."
"Exactly, he was trembling while speaking just now, and he was shaking when he left too. He’s really scared. If that all-powerful hacker exposes the scandal, Director Wu is done for."
"However, Director Wu’s sincerity is enough. That unseen hacker shouldn’t retaliate against us anymore, right?"
"Hackers are big shots; how could they possibly care about small fries like us?"
"Better safe than sorry. We should just pray that the hacker spares us."
"We must pray. Even if I have to kneel and burn incense, I’ll do it."
"Are you out of your mind? Are you memorializing the dead or praying?"
"Isn’t it in temples?"
"That’s for worshiping gods. We are honoring the hacker now. It’s easy to offend by mixing things up."
"Right, right, the hacker is a person, not a spirit to be tricked with the same old stuff."
"From the beautiful voice just now, the hacker seems to be a woman. It was a woman’s voice all along."
"Stop gossiping about the hacker. But, I have to say, this is the first time I’ve seen Director Wu not reading from a script. That’s quite something."
"There was no time; otherwise, he surely would have read from a script. Director Wu was forced to go up like a duck on a rack, with no choice but to hold on."
"I just wonder who the female host involved with Director Wu is?"
"Sister Feifei is one of the top three female hosts, so she’s naturally a suspect."
"I feel like throwing up. With Director Wu’s fat body and short stature, if it really was Sister Feifei having an affair with him, I can’t imagine it. Wouldn’t she feel nauseous with him on top of her?"
The crowd whispered among themselves, their gossiping mouths accustomed to discussing such matters.
"Stop mumbling nonsense. Do you all not remember what Director Wu said before he left?" Director Zhang scolded, reprimanding everyone, "If I hear any more slander behind people’s backs, not only will your salary not double, but I’ll deduct all your earnings for this month and assign you to cleaning duty at the lowest level."
Everyone was instantly silent, like cicadas in winter.
Meanwhile, back in his office, Director Wu finally connected to Ma Qianqiu’s call.
"Director Wu, have you lost your mind? Not only admitting to accepting bribes but also naming me as the instigator! Are you out of your mind? How could you be so stupid?" Ma Qianqiu cursed, "We’re in the same boat; we should support each other. When I need you, how can you turn your back on me?"
"Ma Qianqiu, spare me. How dare you say that to me? If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t be in such a big mess. You bastard, you’ve ruined me. With someone helping Chu Group, why didn’t you tell me earlier? Now I’m in deep trouble, and you’re still bold enough to blame me. Do you have any shame?" Director Wu said angrily, "Don’t bring up useless things like being in the same boat. I’m not in the same path as you."
"Director Wu, what exactly happened?" Ma Qianqiu stopped blaming, suppressing his anger and asking kindly.
"What happened? You still dare to ask." Director Wu’s anger surged like a tide; he almost met his doom and was already furious. He hated Ma Qianqiu, who caused him so much trouble.
"Calm down first. What happened?" Ma Qianqiu, wanting to know the details, took a step back.
He said solemnly, "Previously, our cooperation always proved fruitful. This time, it should be no different, right?"
"I’ll tell you, the Chu Group has a powerful hacker overseeing things, effortlessly controlling our network, digging out our hidden and shady dealings. If you cross them, you’re dead. If I didn’t admit defeat quickly, I would have long become a target; I’ve been doxxed countless times. I would’ve been completely ruined," Director Wu said.
"How could this be?" Ma Qianqiu exclaimed in disbelief, "Who is this hacker? Do you have any information?"
"You must think highly of me. If I had such skills, it would be great," Director Wu said sarcastically. "I only know that a woman’s voice spoke once; I know nothing else."
"Director Wu, you can’t just sit by. You must retract your previous statements and fight back," Ma Qianqiu said.
"Fight back my ass. The network and browsers of my station are still under their control. I can’t even appear on live broadcasts unless they allow it. Otherwise, I can only watch. Talk of fight back is bullshit," Director Wu went all out, unafraid of falling out with Ma Qianqiu, consumed with his troubles and unable to manage anything else.
He shouted, "Don’t bring up past cooperation. Don’t use past things to threaten me. I can’t protect myself now, so I’m not afraid of your so-called threats."
"Director Wu, don’t give me that attitude. I’ve been polite enough to you. Otherwise, how dare you act so arrogantly in front of me?" Ma Qianqiu unhappily reminded him.
"Ma, save your arrogance for Chu Group. If the Ma Family deals with Chu Group, it would vent my anger, but I think it’s unlikely. With just the Ma Family, they probably can’t shake the giant, Chu Group," Director Wu said, before hanging up, cursing as he did, "What a thing, I’ve run into trouble, and he doesn’t think of helping me resolve it, only caring for himself. Truly despicable."
Following Director Wu, other television stations in cahoots with the Ma Family, targeting Chu Group, also lowered their flags and quieted down. In the face of the mysterious hacker attacks, each capitulated.
Shen Yaqing’s voice echoed in everyone’s minds, those threats, warnings, and exposed secrets that could not see the light of day, filling everyone with fear.
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Everything turned into apology posts.
Confronted with this situation, the general public was stunned. The dramatic farce left them confused and unsure of what truly happened.
Nonetheless, the development of the situation was moving favorably for Chu Group.
And the Chu Group’s more effective counterattack was also beginning.