Chapter 451: Unexpected Translator: Tim Editor: GlobeGlotter
Xiao Lei was overjoyed that her channel not only broadcast the events live but also captured Niu Zhengman and his men being taken away. Furthermore, Li Chunsheng agreed to an interview and invited the channel to cover the Yuan family.
Peacock Channel's staff felt they'd had a momentous day. As a middling Beijing news channel, they'd broadcast a He Feng story of such significance, a feat even He Feng Channel hadn't managed, thanks to Xiao Lei's connections.
Almost all of He Feng's higher-ups, the police, and many reporters converged on the Yuan family's residence. Lu Yingying, trusting Ye Mo, waited at the outskirts of the Yuan mansion, having skipped lunch. Seeing the massive crowd arrive, she knew her revenge was at hand.
Lu Yingying wiped away her tears. Revenge was finally hers. She approached Xiao Lei, ready to reveal everything Yuan Zhirong had done.
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The same shock rippled through Gui Lin and Yu State. Yu Miaodan's video stunned everyone. The beauty pill and health pill problems stemmed from Yuan Bei Corporation's machinations. Worse, to dominate the market, Yuan Bei planned to release a virus.
The uproar surpassed even Luo Yue's Beijing conference. Everyone looked at Lu Cuiyang with contempt. She never imagined Luo Yue possessed such damning video evidence. No wonder they'd promised a clear, happy answer; this was more than clear.
"CEO Yu, I knew Luo Yue was incapable of this. I trust Luo Yue," a reporter said, then asked, "CEO Yu, may I have a copy of this clip?"
Yu Miaodan sneered. She understood their nature. They'd kick Luo Yue when she was down—the law of the jungle. Smiling, she said, "Download the clip from our official website. I don't want to disrupt everyone's work. I'll conclude the press conference."
Almost everyone felt the trip worthwhile.
The clip spread nationwide within minutes, but Xiao Lei's channel remained ahead.
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Ning Zhongfei and Li Mumei arranged the Yu State press conference. Yu Miaodan then released a video of departments threatening them with license revocation and more.
Yu State was aghast. The government reacted swiftly, firing those officials and reversing their actions.
Everyone grasped Luo Yue's power—a power so great that none dared challenge it. And they hadn't yet seen its full extent. All eyes turned to Beijing's Peacock News Channel.
They were broadcasting the Yuan family's collusion with officials, virus development, and framing of Luo Yue.
Yuan Zhirong sat in his mansion, pale-faced. He watched police surround his manor, his heart sinking. Though he'd recently learned of a leak regarding last night's meeting, he'd quickly calmed down. He tried contacting Chang Hui and Niu Zhengman, but their phones were off. He suspected a meeting, yet a bad feeling lingered.
Yuan Zhirong still believed his power would prevail.
But learning that Chang Hui, Niu Zhengman, and Ji Dun had been arrested, he knew things were dire. He'd underestimated Luo Yue's power. In a single night, the tables had turned completely.
He needed to flee, but realized it was too late.
"Yuan Zhirong, you're surrounded. Raise your hands and come out," a police officer said into a microphone.
"President, we've been exposed," Yuan Weiping said calmly.
Yuan Zhirong stared at the assembled officers, his face green. He couldn't understand who'd betrayed him. Only his brother, son, and Weiping had been present. Who leaked it?
But Yuan Zhirong knew this wasn't the time for such considerations. He told the police, "We have 36 scientists in this manor. Pressing this button kills them all. My only demand is safe passage by helicopter, and no action for one hour."
Qian Fanghan and Li Chunsheng exchanged a laugh. Did he think he could escape by helicopter in an hour?
Just as Qian Fanghan was about to order snipers to eliminate Yuan Zhirong, his secretary handed him a phone. After the call, Qian Fanghan's expression soured. The call's content remained unknown, but Ye Mo overheard a snippet.
"Agree to his terms, let him go. Hostage safety is paramount." Though unreasonable, Qian Fanghan had no choice; it was live.
Li Chunsheng looked at Qian Fanghan, confused, but said nothing.
Ye Mo used his spirit sense.
Yuan Zhirong sneered at Yuanping. "Prepare the helicopter. We leave immediately. Bing-er, you—"
Yuan Zhirong stopped. Yuan Qibing ran from the mansion, raving, shouting, "I'll tell you everything! A year ago, actress An Ru came to He Feng and refused to sleep with me; I killed her. The four missing girls in He Feng three years ago? I killed them! A master told me I could use virgins for cultivation. I also conceived the virus!"
Everyone was shocked by his frenzy. No one understood his confession, but his admissions clarified several unsolved cases.
"Young CEO," Yuan Weiping said, shocked.
Yuan Zhirong spat, "That delinquent son! Ignore him. Let's go."
Yuan Zhirong left without hesitation. Yuan Weiping glanced at Yuan Qibing and sighed.
As if sensing Yuan Zhirong's abandonment, Yuan Qibing regained his senses, turning back, yelling, "Dad, wait! I'll die if I stay!"
But Yuan Zhirong didn't seem to hear. Half a minute later, a helicopter ascended and vanished rapidly.
Yuan Qibing collapsed, whimpering.
Yuan Zhirong sneered, pressing the controller. "I told you to investigate, but you found nothing."