diymy Chapter 127 Suing Sohu for Being Secretly Photographed
Chapter 127 Suing Sohu for Being Secretly Photographed
Chapter 127 Suing Sohu for Being Secretly Photographed
The next morning, just as the sky was beginning to lighten, Liu Yifei and Liu Xiaoli tiptoed to the front of the Jiang family villa.
Liu Yifei was carrying a steaming breakfast from a ten-year-old "Old Wuhan" breakfast stall. The soy milk was in a thermos, the fried dough sticks were wrapped in oil paper, and there were two boxes of hot dry noodles.
Just as she was about to ring the doorbell, the door opened from the inside.
Zhou Huiwen, wearing an apron and a delighted smile, exclaimed, "Oh my, you're here so early? Come in, come in!"
"Good morning, Auntie." Liu Yifei greeted her politely and handed her the breakfast. "I thought you worked hard cooking, so I brought some breakfast."
"You silly child, you didn't just come, you brought something too." Zhou Huiwen took the breakfast, her eyes crinkling with laughter. "Xiaoyu and his dad are still sleeping, let's keep it down. Shall I teach you how to make steamed buns today?"
"Yes!" Liu Yifei nodded vigorously, her eyes sparkling. "Jiang Yu said your pork buns are especially delicious, and I want to learn how to make them."
Three women tiptoed into the kitchen, and it quickly became lively.
Zhou Huiwen took out the pork belly filling she had prepared the night before from the refrigerator. It was three parts fat and seven parts lean, and she had mixed it with scallion and ginger water overnight. It was already well-seasoned.
Then he took out flour, yeast, and warm water, and began teaching how to knead dough.
"You have to do it like this with flour: make a well in the middle and slowly pour in warm water—" Zhou Huiwen taught her step by step.
Liu Yifei studied very hard, but her hand movements were still clumsy.
She didn't even realize that flour had gotten on the tip of her nose as she focused intently on the dough, stirring it clockwise as instructed by Zhou Huiwen.
"Yifei, there's flour on your nose," Liu Xiaoli reminded her with a smile.
"Huh?" Liu Yifei subconsciously tried to wipe her face with the back of her hand, but the flour on her hand got onto her face again, making her look like a little cat covered in flour.
Zhou Huiwen laughed heartily and took a damp towel to wipe her face: "It's okay, it's okay, everyone who cooks is like this. The first time I kneaded dough, my head and face were covered in flour, and your uncle laughed so hard he couldn't stand up straight."
Liu Yifei smiled sheepishly: "Auntie, am I too stupid?"
"Not bad, not bad at all. That's great for your first time," Zhou Huiwen encouraged. "Come on, let's continue. The dough needs to rest now, so let's prepare the filling while we're doing this."
The three women were busy chatting in the kitchen, and Zhou Huiwen was telling Jiang Yu embarrassing stories from his childhood.
At five, he insisted on cooking for himself, but he mistook sugar for salt and ended up stir-frying a plate of vegetables that was cloyingly sweet; at eight, he learned to make dumplings, but all of them leaked out and ended up as a pot of soup.
Liu Yifei listened with great interest, her eyes curving into crescents: "So he was this cute when he was little."
"What's so cute about him? He's quite mischievous." Zhou Huiwen said this, but her eyes couldn't hide her affection. "But he's always been determined since he was little. He'll do whatever he wants to do. In his third year of junior high, he said he wanted to go to the University of Science and Technology of China. He studied until midnight every day, and we couldn't persuade him otherwise."
Liu Xiaoli also shared Liu Yifei's childhood story: "Yifei also had to learn to dance at the age of three. She would cry from stretching her legs but never gave up. Later, when filming, there was a scene where she jumped into an icy lake in winter. It was several degrees below zero. When she came up, her lips were purple, but she still had to do another take."
"Being an actor isn't easy," Zhou Huiwen sighed. "I'll make sure Xiaoyu treats you well from now on."
Liu Yifei blushed and lowered her head to knead the dough.
Jiang Jianguo got up first at 7:30 in the morning.
He walked to the kitchen doorway in his pajamas, paused for a moment when he saw the scene inside, then laughed: "Oh, classes start so early?"
"Good morning, Uncle." After spending time together several times, Liu Yifei had come to regard this place as her own home.
"Good morning, Yifei." Jiang Jianguo nodded. "You guys continue, I'm going to practice Tai Chi in the yard. The weather's nice today, it'll make my whole body feel great."
At 7:50, Jiang Yu was awakened by laughter and aromas from downstairs.
He came downstairs in his pajamas, bleary-eyed, and stood at the kitchen door, then froze.
The morning light streamed through the kitchen window, casting a golden glow on the countertop.
The mother was teaching Liu Yifei how to pinch pleats on a bun, her movements gentle and patient; Liu Xiaoli was skillfully preparing the filling beside her, occasionally glancing up and smiling.
Zhou Huiwen turned around and saw her son, smiling, "Awake? Go wash up quickly, the steamed buns will be ready soon. Yifei made them herself today, so you have to eat a few!"
Liu Yifei turned around, her face still covered in flour, like a little kitten who had stolen some food, but her eyes sparkled as she looked at him: "My wrapping isn't very pretty, please don't mind—but Auntie said I'm improving very quickly."
Jiang Yu walked over and casually wiped the flour off the tip of her nose with his thumb: "How could I dislike it? Yours is definitely the best."
"Oh dear, you're so glib." Liu Yifei blushed, turned around and continued kneading the buns, but couldn't suppress the smile on her lips.
At 8:30, the family sat around the dining table.
In addition to the soy milk, fried dough sticks, and hot dry noodles that Liu Yifei brought, there were also steamed buns that she made herself.
Although they varied in size and shape, and some even had their fillings showing, Zhou Huiwen deliberately placed the ones she wrapped in the middle so that everyone could see them.
"I made this!" Liu Yifei pointed to a relatively neat bun, her tone tinged with pride. "Auntie said the pleats were done well, there are eighteen pleats."
Jiang Yu picked up the steamed bun and examined it carefully.
The dough was white and the pleats were even. Although it couldn't compare to my mother's skill honed over more than ten years, it was still a pleasant surprise for someone making steamed buns for the first time.
He took a bite; the filling was fresh and juicy, with a rich meaty aroma, and the dough was soft yet chewy.
"It's delicious," he said sincerely, taking another big bite. "It's really delicious, even better than my mom's."
"Nonsense!" Zhou Huiwen laughed and scolded, "I've been cooking for decades, and I'm not as good as Yifei who just cooked for the first time?"
"Really." Jiang Yu finished the remaining half of the bun. "There's a special flavor in it—the flavor of love."
Liu Yifei's face turned even redder. She lowered her head and sipped her soy milk, her ears turning red as well.
Jiang Jianguo also tried one and nodded: "Not bad, very good for your first time. Better than your mother's back then. The first time she made steamed buns, the dough didn't even rise, and they came out so hard you could crack walnuts with it. I ate two, and my stomach hurt all afternoon."
"Old Jiang!" Zhou Huiwen glared, "You're exposing my shortcomings in front of the children!"
Everyone laughed, and the morning light shone through the restaurant's floor-to-ceiling windows, bathing everyone's smiles in a warm golden glow.
However, this warm feeling was shattered at 8:55.
Jiang Yu's phone suddenly started vibrating wildly, not with phone calls, but with a continuous stream of message notifications.
He picked up his phone and saw that his assistant, Wang Wei, had sent him over a dozen text messages, the last of which read: "Boss, something terrible has happened! Check Sohu's headlines right now!"
Almost simultaneously, Liu Yifei and Liu Xiaoli's phones also rang.
Liu Yifei's agent is Liu Xiaoli, and Liu Xiaoli is the emergency contact person for Hongxingwu Company.
The warm atmosphere at the dining table froze instantly.
Jiang Yu quickly clicked on the link sent by Wang Wei, his face darkening.
Sohu's headline was glaringly obvious: "National Husband Jiang Yu and Fairy Sister Liu Yifei's Relationship Exposed! Sweet Date at Wuhan East Lake! Unveiling the Inside Story of Liu Yifei's Hollywood Resources!"
Below is a set of high-resolution telephoto photos: his profile at the airport, his back as he walks into a villa area, walking hand-in-hand with Liu Yifei by East Lake, and even the moment he kisses her forehead. The photos are extremely clear; you can even see the curve of Liu Yifei's eyelashes.
The article was even more direct and incisive: "Yesterday, our reporter ran into Jiang Yu, chairman of Light Chaser Holdings, at Wuhan Airport. Following him to the East Lake Villa area, the reporter unexpectedly captured even more astonishing scenes: Jiang Yu and Liu Yifei were seen intimately together, behaving like a couple deeply in love. What's even more intriguing is that there had been rumors that Liu Yifei had been 'softly blacklisted' for offending Huayi Brothers, but subsequently she landed the lead roles in the Hollywood blockbusters *Black Swan* and *Lucy*, both invested in by Light Chaser Pictures. Now, it all seems to have a reasonable explanation—"
Liu Xiaoli gently put down her phone, her expression shifting repeatedly. "How could they write something like that!"
Zhou Huiwen also saw the article and was so angry her hands trembled: "Nonsense! Everyone can see how good Yifei's acting is! What does it have to do with Xiaoyu!"
Jiang Jianguo said with a stern face, "This is an invasion of privacy. You can sue them."
Jiang Yu had calmed down. He quickly skimmed through the article and then looked at the rapidly escalating public opinion.
In just over ten minutes, this news had already topped the trending lists on various websites.
"Dad, Mom, Auntie, Yifei, don't worry," Jiang Yu said calmly. "I'll handle this."
He first called Wang Wei back, his tone decisive: "First, the legal department should immediately prepare the lawsuit materials, not against the individual reporter, but directly against the Sohu platform for violating privacy and reputation rights. Second, the public relations department should not respond for now, awaiting my instructions. Third, investigate that reporter's background; I need to know who is behind this."
Wang Wei quickly jotted down the message on the other end of the phone: "Understood! But boss, wouldn't it be risky to sue the platform directly—"
"I'm going to sue the platform," Jiang Yu interrupted her. "I'm going to set rules. Not just anyone can touch those who chase the light. Go ahead, do as I say, and be quick."
After hanging up, Jiang Yu dialed the number of the legal director of Zhuiguang Holdings: "Director Li, I'll give you half an hour. I need to see the indictment and the court's case filing receipt. Ask for as much compensation as possible. I want everyone to know that spreading rumors has consequences."
"Don't worry, Mr. Jiang, the materials are all ready and can be delivered to the court in twenty minutes," Director Li said confidently.
At 9:10, Wang Wei sent a text message: "Boss, the legal department has completed the filing of the case, and the court has accepted it. Also, we found out that the reporter is a senior paparazzi from Sohu Entertainment. Interestingly, he was originally going to Wuhan with another celebrity, but he saw you by chance at the airport and changed his target at the last minute. Moreover, there was a deposit of 100,000 yuan into his account yesterday afternoon, from a shell company."
Jiang Yu's eyes turned cold: "Continue the investigation. I need to know who's behind these shell companies. Also, notify all our partner media that Light Chaser is ceasing all cooperation with Sohu from today onwards, including Google Ads placements and content licensing. For those already signed, we'll pay the breach of contract penalties."
"clear!"
At 9:15 AM, both the official website of Light Chaser Holdings and Light Chaser Pictures issued a statement: "Today, Sohu.com published false reports about our Chairman, Mr. Jiang Yu, and actress, Ms. Liu Yifei, which seriously infringed upon the privacy and reputation rights of the parties involved and made malicious speculations about our company's professional casting process. Our company has officially filed a lawsuit against Sohu.com, demanding that it delete the false reports, issue a public apology, compensate for losses, and bear corresponding legal responsibilities."
"The internet is not a lawless zone, and the media should adhere to professional ethics. Chasing Light Holdings and all its subsidiaries will take all legal measures to protect the legitimate rights and interests of its employees and partners. Furthermore, effective immediately, all business cooperation with Sohu.com is terminated."
The statement was so strong that it left no room for compromise. Even more astonishingly, just ten minutes after the statement was issued, Chasing Light Holdings posted the court's case filing receipt; they really did complete the filing of the lawsuit within ten minutes!
The entertainment industry was shocked.
In the past, when celebrities were secretly photographed, the most they would do was send a lawyer's letter as a warning. But Jiang Yu's case, where he directly sued the platform and launched a swift and comprehensive ban, is unprecedented.
"My God, is Jiang Yu going to war with Sohu?"
"What's Sohu's market value? Light Chaser Animation Studios in North America is almost valued higher than Sohu, isn't it?"
"That's real power! I support protecting our rights!"
"But isn't such a tough stance risking offending the entire media industry?"
"So what if we offend them? They create their own content and don't rely on the media for a living."
"I suddenly think Jiang Yu is so handsome! The way he protects his girlfriend is so manly!"
However, Liu Yifei's fan base was in an uproar.
On Tieba, Liu Yifei's super topic was divided into three factions, and the argument was extremely heated.
The first group consists of "rational career fans": "Yifei is an actress, it's normal for her to date. Jiang Yu is young and promising, and he's a good match for her. Those who say Yifei got her position through connections should watch her work before speaking!"
The second group consists of "devastated boyfriend fans": "I can't accept this! Yifei is mine! What right does Jiang Yu have! I'm unfollowing him!"
"Brothers, has anyone organized a trip to Wuhan? I want to ask Yifei in person why!"
"So Jiang Yu is just rich? How can Yi Fei be so shallow!"
My heart is broken, truly broken—
The third group consists of "CP (couple) ecstasy fans": "Ahhh, they're such a perfect match! A wealthy CEO and a female celebrity, what kind of novel plot is this?!"
"I've always felt there was something between them! The way Jiang Yu looked at Yi Fei at the 'Lucy' press conference was off!"
"I need more sweet moments! Are any girls from Wuhan planning to bump into them?"
"I'm totally shipping them! Please get married right now!"
The three groups of fans were arguing fiercely and attacking each other in the super topic.
Rational fans criticized the woman as "selfish and not treating Yifei like a human being"; male fans criticized the rational fans as "traitors and not truly loving Yifei at all."
CP fans tried to mediate between the two sides, saying, "Stop arguing, just offer your blessings," but were instead criticized by both sides for "only knowing how to ship the couple and being immature."
The topic's popularity surged at an alarming rate, causing the server to crash several times.
A programmer from Baidu Tieba lamented in a group chat: "It's Jiang Yu and Liu Yifei again! Can't we just let them shut up for a bit?!"
However, the situation within the entertainment industry is quite different.
In the studio of a top female celebrity, her agent is on the phone: "Have you found out? Liu Yifei is really with Jiang Yu?"
"It's absolutely true, the photos are irrefutable."
"No wonder - when Huayi Brothers blacklisted her two years ago, everyone in the industry thought she was finished, but she got Hollywood resources in the blink of an eye."
It turned out that Jiang Yu was behind him.
"I heard that the director of 'Black Swan' initially didn't want to use Asian actors, but Light Chaser Animation increased the budget and specifically requested Liu Yifei."
"How much was added?"
"Three million dollars." The director immediately changed his mind.
"Wow—that's quite a generous gesture. Jiang Yu is truly in love."
In the office of the owner of another film and television company, several senior executives were having an emergency meeting.
"Now everything makes sense." A bespectacled executive pushed up his glasses. "Liu Yifei had a resource gap for those two years, and then suddenly she got a Hollywood blockbuster. I thought she had found some overseas connections, but it turns out it was Jiang Yu."
"Jiang Yu's influence is immense," another executive remarked. "Light Chaser Animation is valued at $40 billion, and he holds over 51% of the shares, which is more than $20 billion. Warner Bros., Fox, and Disney are all his partners. Whoever he wants to promote, Hollywood has to give him face."
"The scariest thing is that he's only 26 years old," the third person said. "He started from scratch and built this business to this scale in five years. You either have to be friends with someone like that, or don't mess with him."
"Then what about that endorsement we snatched from Liu Yifei—"
"Return it immediately! You have to pay the penalty fee!"
Similar conversations are happening in every corner of the entertainment industry.
Producers, directors, agents, stars—everyone is reassessing Liu Yifei's status, no, they're reassessing Jiang Yu's influence.
That young actress who was once blacklisted by Huayi Brothers and whose resources plummeted turned out to have a young tycoon with a net worth of billions standing behind her.
This powerful figure, for her sake, can sue a listed company in ten minutes and completely block a media platform.
What kind of protectiveness is this? What kind of strength is this?
Envy, jealousy, shock, awe—various emotions are spreading within the circle.
Many people are starting to recall whether they have ever offended Liu Yifei.
Did they say anything behind my back? The more I think about it, the more frightened I get.
At this moment, the Jiang family villa, located at the eye of the storm, was unusually calm.
After making a few phone calls, Jiang Yu put down his phone and looked at his family at the dining table.
Zhou Huiwen still looked angry, Jiang Jianguo frowned, Liu Xiaoli looked at her daughter with concern, and Liu Yifei lowered her head, her emotions unreadable.
"It's all over," Jiang Yu said calmly. "It's been dealt with. Sohu will apologize soon, and that reporter will be fired. Also, I'll find out who was behind this."
Liu Yifei looked up, her eyes a little red. "I'm not afraid. I just—don't want people to say I got the role because of you. I really worked hard—"
"I know." Jiang Yu held her hand. "Everyone knows how hard you've worked. I'll shut up those who talk nonsense."
Zhou Huiwen suddenly said, "Xiaoyu, why don't you just go public? Since things have come to this, admitting it openly will make you seem more honest."
Jiang Jianguo nodded in agreement: "That's right. Dating isn't illegal, so what's there to be afraid of?"
Liu Xiaoli looked at her daughter, then at Jiang Yu: "You two decide for yourselves. Whatever you do, Auntie will support you."
Jiang Yu looked at Liu Yifei with gentle eyes: "Do you want to go public?"
Liu Yifei bit her lip, remained silent for a few seconds, and then gently shook her head: "I felt before that it wasn't the right time, but now, it's your decision."
"Okay." He nodded. "I will protect you and not let anyone hurt you."
"Mmm." Liu Yifei smiled, a smile filled with trust, reliance, and love.
Although breakfast was interrupted, the atmosphere gradually eased.
Jiang Yu received several more work calls, all of which were to report on progress.
At 9:30, Zhang Chaoyang of Sohu called me personally.
On the phone, his voice was full of embarrassment and helplessness: "Mr. Jiang, we were in the wrong this time. On behalf of Sohu, I apologize to you and Ms. Liu Yifei. We are willing to settle. What are your conditions?"
Jiang Yu's tone was calm but firm: "First, Sohu will issue an apology on its homepage for three consecutive days. Second, it will pay Liu Yifei one million yuan in damages for defamation, which will be donated to the China Children's Foundation. Third, that reporter will be dismissed and his press card permanently banned."
There was a long silence on the other end of the phone before Zhang Chaoyang said with difficulty, "President Jiang, can we discuss this condition?"
"There's no room for negotiation," Jiang Yu said. "You can choose not to accept it, and then we'll see you in court. But I must remind you that Light Chaser's legal department is one of the strongest commercial legal teams in China, and the evidence against you for violating privacy and spreading false information is conclusive."
If you continue fighting, you'll lose not only money, but also your reputation.
After another moment of silence, Zhang Chaoyang sighed: "--We accept."
"Very good," Jiang Yu said. "I hope this is the first and the last time."
After hanging up the phone, he told his family, "It's resolved. Sohu agreed to all the conditions."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Liu Yifei asked softly, "Is one million too much?"
"It's not much," Jiang Yu said. "Your reputation is priceless. Besides, this money is being donated to a children's foundation, which is a good thing."
Liu Xiaoli exclaimed, "Xiaoyu, you've thought of everything!"
Zhou Huiwen said with a proud look, "My son is amazing!"
Jiang Jianguo smiled, a rare occurrence for him: "Well handled. That's how a man should be, taking responsibility."
The family turmoil has temporarily subsided, but the heated discussions online continue.
Liu Yifei's fan base is still arguing, and the entertainment industry is still in turmoil, but Jiang Yu no longer cares.
All he cared about was whether the girl beside him felt at ease.
"Come on, I'll show you something," Jiang Yu suddenly said to Liu Yifei.
"What?"
"Come with me."
Jiang Yu took Liu Yifei's hand and led her upstairs to the study.
Downstairs, Zhou Huiwen and Liu Xiaoli were tidying up the dishes in the kitchen, chatting quietly.
"Huiwen, Xiaoyu, the more I look at him, the more I like him," Liu Xiaoli said with emotion. "He's responsible, decisive, and good to Yifei."
"Yifei is great too," Zhou Huiwen said with a smile. "She's sensible, considerate, and not spoiled. The more I see her, the more satisfied I become. Once they get married, we'll truly be a family."
"Yes—" Liu Xiaoli's eyes showed both relief and emotion.
In the courtyard, Jiang Jianguo finished practicing Tai Chi and was watering the flowers and plants.
He looked up at the window of the study on the second floor and vaguely saw his son and future daughter-in-law standing side by side, and a smile appeared on his face.
This is life; the storms and trials of the outside world will eventually pass.
But the warmth of home and the companionship of a loved one are what last forever.
At noon, Zhou Huiwen prepared a sumptuous feast of Hubei dishes.
During the meal, everyone deliberately avoided the morning's commotion and chatted about lighthearted topics.
Jiang Jianguo recounted amusing anecdotes from his youth working in a factory, Zhou Huiwen shared embarrassing stories about Jiang Yu's childhood, and Liu Xiaoli shared behind-the-scenes tales of Liu Yifei filming; laughter filled the air, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.
After the meal, Liu Yifei offered to wash the dishes, and Zhou Huiwen couldn't stop her no matter what she did.
"Auntie, you teach me how to cook, and I'll help you wash the dishes. That's fair." Liu Yifei tied on her apron, her movements clumsy but earnest.
Jiang Yu joined in, and the three of them chatted while washing dishes in the kitchen.
The water splashed and laughter filled the air.
Halfway through washing, Liu Yifei got dish soap foam on her hands and mischievously smeared it on Jiang Yu's face.
Jiang Yu was taken aback, then retaliated, and the two started making a ruckus in the kitchen.
Zhou Huiwen watched from the side, grinning from ear to ear.
In the afternoon, Jiang Yu and Liu Yifei watched a movie in their home theater.
It's not a new film; it's one of Liu Yifei's earlier TV dramas.
Looking at her youthful self on the screen, Liu Yifei felt a little embarrassed.
"Her acting was so immature back then—" she whispered.
"It's very effective," Jiang Yu said earnestly. "There's light in your eyes. And it still is now, always shining."
Liu Yifei leaned on his shoulder and whispered, "Jiang Yu, I love you."
"What do you love?"
"I love everything you've done for me," Liu Yifei said. "I know that without you, I might still be blacklisted by Huayi Brothers, I might not be getting good roles, I might—"
"That's impossible," Jiang Yu interrupted her. "Gold will always shine. I just cleared some obstacles for you so you could shine faster. The light is yours alone; no one can take it away."
Liu Yifei's eyes welled up with tears. She hugged Jiang Yu and buried her head in his chest.
The TV was still playing, but neither of them paid any attention to it.
They simply embraced quietly, feeling each other's body temperature and heartbeat.
As evening fell, the sun began to set.
Jiang Yu and Liu Yifei strolled hand in hand in the yard. The flowers planted by Zhou Huiwen were in full bloom, including roses, jasmine, and gardenias, filling the air with their fragrance.
"I'm going back to Beijing tomorrow." Liu Yifei said with some reluctance, "There's a tight schedule for training."
"Together," Jiang Yu said. "I'm going back tomorrow anyway; there's a meeting about the fund."
Liu Yifei felt a warm glow in her heart. The setting sun cast long shadows of the two of them, intertwining as if they would never be separated.
In the evening, the family sat down together for dinner again.
This time, Liu Xiaoli cooked several of her signature dishes.
The atmosphere was more relaxed than at noon, as if the morning's turmoil had never happened.
After the meal, Liu Yifei took out gifts for Jiang Yu's parents, a silk scarf for Zhou Huiwen, and a brand-name fountain pen for Jiang Jianguo.
"Uncle and Aunt, I came in a hurry this time and didn't bring anything nice—" she said somewhat embarrassedly.
"Isn't this good?" Zhou Huiwen touched the soft scarf, clearly delighted. "This color suits me perfectly. Yifei, you're so thoughtful."
Jiang Jianguo also tried the pen and nodded: "Good pen. I'll use this for signing from now on."
Seeing his parents' happy faces warmed Jiang Yu's heart.
He took Liu Yifei's hand and whispered in her ear, "Thank you."
"I should be thanking you," Liu Yifei replied softly.
As night deepened, Liu Yifei and Liu Xiaoli returned to their hotel.
Jiang Yu saw them to the door, watched the car drive away, and then turned to go home.
Zhou Huiwen and Jiang Jianguo were waiting for him in the living room.
"Son, come and sit down," Jiang Jianguo said.
Jiang Yu sat down, knowing that his parents had something to say.
"You handled today's matter very well," Jiang Jianguo said first. "There's something I need to remind you: 'The tallest tree in the forest catches the most wind.' You're standing too high right now, so be careful."
"I know, Dad."
Zhou Huiwen also said, "Xiaoyu, Mom knows you love Yifei, but you need to be careful about how you do it. Being too forceful will offend a lot of people."
"Mom, some people will cause trouble even if you don't offend them," Jiang Yu said calmly. "Rather than passively taking a beating, it's better to take the initiative and establish my authority. I want everyone to know that anyone who touches me will pay the price. That way, no one will dare to mess with me."
Jiang Jianguo pondered for a moment, then nodded: "You're right. The business world is like a battlefield; sometimes backing down is a sign of weakness. But you have to know when to stop."
"I see."
Zhou Huiwen sighed, "I just feel sorry for Yifei. The things people say online are so awful."
"Mom, Yifei is stronger than we think," Jiang Yu said. "And with me here, I won't let her suffer any injustice."
"That's good." Zhou Huiwen finally smiled. "You know, once you've set your mind on someone, you're completely devoted. You take after your dad in that respect."
Jiang Jianguo laughed too: "Just like me, be devoted."
The family chatted for a while longer before going back to their rooms to rest.
Jiang Yu lay in bed, but couldn't fall asleep.
He took out his phone and looked at the updates online.
Sohu has published an apology statement on its homepage as agreed.
Although some netizens are still questioning it, the tide has turned.
The debate among Liu Yifei's fans continues, but more rational voices are gradually emerging.
In the entertainment industry, all sorts of rumors fly around, but they all have one theme: Jiang Yu is not to be messed with, and Liu Yifei is not to be touched.
He smiled and put down his phone.
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