Gu Xinzhou's looks were exceptionally resilient.
Even under the harsh glare of flash photography, his skin remained delicate and creamy, his lips red and teeth bright.
On the other hand, Gu Xinfei's face was smeared from crying, the colorful makeup piled upon her face only served to highlight her distress.
And these journalists, focused solely on capturing news, paid no mind to discretion, not bothering with filters or beautification.
Gu Xinzhou furrowed his brow, waving a hand in front of his face, "Get out of the way! I need to leave!"
However, why would they pass up such a news story?
The Gu Family's status within the country was prominent, and the matter of the Family Head allegedly abusing an illegitimate daughter was already newsworthy.
Not to mention, this involved the sisters and Song Zhen!
Who was Song Zhen?
The wealthiest man in the country!
A figure on the global top ten richest list!
Moreover, Song Zhen was actively engaged in developing trade in Eastern Europe and was making noteworthy progress. Many experts had predicted that in no more than three months, he could firmly secure his position as the wealthiest man globally!
The journalists, eager and impatient, snapped pictures and fired off one question after another.
Seeing that Gu Xinzhou remained silent, they turned their questions to Gu Xinfei—
"Miss Xinfei, how did you come up with the idea to set up your sister like this?"
"Miss Xinfei, if you want the videos and materials I shot today, it's not impossible, but you might have to pay a substantial amount."
"Miss Xinfei..."
Gu Xinfei was also stunned by the scene before her.
The situation had spiraled out of her control.
She had thought that as long as Gu Xinzhou was still unaware of her heritage, she could definitely use the media's power to defeat him.
But now...
Suddenly, Gu Xinfei felt as if the whole world was collapsing around her.
Once these news stories were released, how could she face anyone ever again?
If she truly wanted to pay off these journalists, and not just one, but all of them, how much money would that cost?
Gu Yibo had already driven them out of the Gu family; they were cut off from financial support, and every penny in their accounts was diminishing!
Just then, several men in black uniforms appeared.
They assertively and dominantly cleared the reporters blocking the door.
Efficiently clearing a path, they then looked inside, "Miss Gu."
The head bodyguard speaking was one of Song Zhen's men.
Gu Xinzhou had seen him around these last few days and recognized him instantly.
With no other choice, she nervously followed the bodyguards to leave.
Just as Gu Xinfei was trying to rush over to leave with them, the bodyguards blocked her inside the door, saying, "Sorry, we are here only for Miss Gu, please make your way back on your own!"
With that, they escorted Gu Xinzhou away.
Meanwhile, Gu Xinfei remained in the room, continuing to be besieged by reporters.
Ten minutes later.
Gu Xinzhou was finally safely in the car, protected by the bodyguards.
Through the rearview mirror, she saw some reporters catch up, but they were blocked by the bodyguards and sternly warned.
Gu Xinzhou hugged her bag close, recalling the scene of being surrounded by journalists, and recalling all the good things Gu Xinfei had done for her since childhood, felt as if her entire understanding of the world had been overturned.
She actually had no video of being abused.
All she had was the audio that had just happened to sync to her phone today.
Otherwise, the whole world might be spitting on and detesting her by now?
Her phone rang.
Gu Xinzhou nervously glanced at it, it was a landline call from City B.
She hesitated, then answered, "Hello?"
"Don't be afraid," Song Zhen's voice came through the phone, "Evil cannot suppress the righteous, Zhouzhou, as long as you believe what you're doing is right, there's nothing to be afraid of."