After the surveillance footage was exposed, Gu Yanwei left the interview room in a hurry. Her security detail gave her cover as she headed for the exits. She only flew into a rage when she was safely away from the media.
"Slut! Slut!"
Gu Yanwei gritted her teeth in hatred when she thought of the looks the reporters had shot her as she left the scene. She had lost again, and it seemed that she would lose every time she faced Gu Ruochu.
Her emotions broke down, even more, when she saw the photo of Gu Ruochu and Huo Nanchen.
In the past, she had always trampled Gu Ruochu under her feet.
Now, her sister was always one step ahead.
The difference was simply too great, and she could not accept it.
Gu Yanwei could not stand her once weak opponent. She had been forced to retreat every time she tried to gain an advantage over Gu Ruochu. This feeling of unwillingness and defeat repeatedly tormented her heart.
Naturally, Wang Xin had also received the news. He came over with a sullen face and planned to discuss countermeasures with Gu Yanwei. After the day's incidents, his hatred and dissatisfaction towards Gu Ruochu had reached its peak.
Gu Ruochu was just the director of a small entertainment workshop, yet she had dared to speak so arrogantly in front of the media. Thanks to Gu Ruochu, his company's reputation was now tarnished.
"Wang Xin, Gu Ruochu is clearly trying to make a fool out of us! Get the public relations team to release a statement to the press right away. Tell them that Gu Ruochu faked the surveillance video. She is trying to cover up the truth about Jiang Chao's sexual harassment. It has nothing to do with our company!"
"I know, don't worry."
As soon as the matter was out, Wang Xin had instructed the public relations team to release a statement claiming that Gu Ruochu had faked the video. The purpose of the statement was to make the company shirk their responsibility and cover up the truth about the sexual harassment allegations. At the same time, it would also create hype to help the company's artists increase their exposure.
When the statement was released, the netizens realized that the higher-ups at ME company seemed to be really angry. They could not figure out whether they released the statement out of humiliation or anger. Many concluded that the company wanted nothing more than to drag Gu Ruochu and Huang Tu down with them!
Wang Xin also spent money to buy a marketing account. He sent out many articles about Gu Ruochu, mocking her, and Huang Tu, for taking the opportunity to create hype by faking the video.
Gu Yanwei also released a statement to the media, which said, "This little sister of mine has never been what she seems to be. Even our mother doesn't like her. I don't know why she's getting more shameless."
Wang Xin even asked Zhou Yunxi to appear on camera for an interview. "My daughter has always been very scheming. She must have faked the video. She's always been jealous of her sister, so she always tries to frame her every time."
There were rumors everywhere. The situation was very unfavorable for Gu Ruochu, but she did not issue a statement to fight back the slander she was receiving.
"..."
Both sides fiercely fought each other, and the netizens did not dare side with either party.
They were afraid that they would end up with egg on their faces if they chose the wrong side again.
Just as ME thought that their public relations onslaught had worked, a respected tabloid suddenly posted some negative reviews about Shui Man, the cosmetics brand that Gu Yanwei had endorsed.
With the release of this information, the netizens were shocked to find out that these new cosmetics products belonged to the wild chicken brand that had caused dangerous side effects to its users not long ago.
Gu Yanwei not only framed male artists, but she also endorsed these dangerous cosmetic brands in an attempt to mislead consumers. Once the scandal was exposed, the netizens lost all their respect for Gu Yanwei.
They also could not believe that a famous company like ME would allow its artists to pour dirty water on others in an attempt to gain sympathy in the eyes of the netizens. It turned out that they were also promoting this kind of ugly cosmetics!
Previously, the higher-ups at ME had said that they wanted to resist the unhealthy atmosphere in the entertainment industry. However, they were doing the exact opposite. This well-known company was making things difficult for a company that had just started.
The netizens finally understood ME'S and Gu Yanwei's true character. It was clear that the so-called sexual harassment scandal had been a self-directed and self-staged incident.