When Xu Hao saw the news of Du Bai and others switching jobs, he simply smiled slightly and told him not to panic.
Everything would be resolved tomorrow.
A similar scene was also happening in several shopping malls, with many shops announcing their departure from Xu Hao's mall to join the Wu Family's mall instead.
Even though Xu Hao used to offer them a higher commission than other malls, and even though a manager had told them not to panic as Xu Hao had everything arranged, this still couldn't stop many merchants from leaving.
Upon hearing these successive pieces of news, the Wu Family members all wore broad smiles, actively arranging staff to welcome these new employees and merchants.
Though in the past they would not even give these people a second glance, it was now a crucial moment to use public opinion to crush Xu Hao's spirit, so they naturally would not let go of any opportunity.
Lunar September the thirteenth.
This was the last day of the three-days deadline.
Xu Hao still had made no move.
Many people continuously pledged their allegiance to the Wu Family, and even many ordinary citizens who originally had nothing to do with this matter, were now aware of it due to the Wu Family's extensive publicity.
Of course, it was biased towards the Wu Family, mentioning only the positive aspects in their favor.
Among the Wei family, the Han Family, and the Jin Family, many were discussing privately whether to secretly support the Wu family, but remembering the dreadful punishments of those before, they shivered with fear and did not dare to speak out.
Among the citizens, there was also a lot of discussion about this matter after meals and during leisure times.
Although this matter had almost nothing to do with them, they were still very curious.
At The Eighth Elementary School, where Guo Lan worked—
Guo Lan hadn't gotten the job by examination but by Xu Hao's connection, so even though she had been working hard at teaching these past few days, she still couldn't fit into the small circle of other teachers.
But she didn't mind much; every day after classes, she would quietly sit at her own desk in the large office, arranging student homework and writing lesson plans.
Today, however, her mood was not very good.
Because some of the things those teachers said were over the line.
The fat male math teacher said, "I think that Xu Hao definitely cannot beat the Wu Family. The Wu Family has been rooted in Huadu for so many years. It's said that even a mighty dragon cannot crush a local snake, not to mention that the Wu Family is not just a local snake but a mighty dragon itself! Xu Hao surely can't compete with the Wu Family."
"You are right, but not entirely. I understand the ins and outs of this matter very clearly. Originally, Xu Hao was suppressing the Wu Family, but unfortunately, the Wu Family has a big backer! Now Xu Hao is nearly defeated, his power and influence have dropped to rock bottom, he simply cannot contend with the Wu Family anymore."
"If you ask me, that fellow Xu Hao just doesn't realize his own limits. The Wu Family has been established in Huadu for so many years, how could they just topple?"
"Exactly, just a kid, yet he thinks of himself as a big shot? The Wu Family is not something he can just overturn. However, some people who relied on that kid's connections to get in here might be in trouble now!" the English teacher said sourly, sneaking a glance at Guo Lan.
Guo Lan, in her twenties and beautiful, unlike her, who was also in her twenties but had a face full of freckles that looked quite scary.
Guo Lan had just arrived at the school a few days and had already attracted the attention of many male teachers, some of whom had even expressed their affection, including the man the English teacher had a crush on, which she found annoying.
Now that Xu Hao, who had brought Guo Lan to the school, was in trouble and almost collapsing, she certainly wouldn't miss this great opportunity.
Why did they know Guo Lan was brought in by Xu Hao?
Because the person who brought Guo Lan had publicly warned the principal of The Eighth Elementary School, stating that Guo Lan was under Young Master Xu's protection and that they should take good care of her! The canonical source for this content: *.
Upon hearing this, Guo Lan felt somewhat angry, but she couldn't speak out because, after all, what they said was true—she really did come in through Xu Hao's connection.
Seeing that Guo Lan remained silent and kept her head down reading, the English teacher deliberately raised her voice and said, "I heard someone has a daughter, and I kind of feel like that girl is Xu Hao's illegitimate child, don't you think?"
Guo Lan immediately stood up, angry, and said, "You... don't talk nonsense! My daughter's name is Qian Youyou, and she has nothing to do with Young Master Xu!"
She was a divorced woman, but Xu Hao wasn't married yet; she couldn't let herself tarnish Xu Hao's reputation.
The English teacher suddenly laughed, "Teacher Guo, I didn't mention you, did I? Why are you so agitated? You say your daughter isn't Xu Hao's, then where is her father?"
"He... He has passed away..." Guo Lan said reluctantly.
"Oh, so you are a widow. But why would Xu Hao take such good care of you? Could it be..." The English teacher deliberately trailed off, drawing out her words.
But it was precisely because of this that it was easier to incite people's imaginations.
Seven or eight teachers looked at each other and nodded knowingly, saying, "After all, there's always trouble at a widow's door! We all know it, no need to say it out loud, hahaha..."