The next day, Jiang Jian called Ah Zhong.
"Follow Xia Yu for the next three days. Find out about the places she's been to, previously check the surveillance cameras, and look for evidence."
"Okay, master. What do you plan on doing?" Ah Zhong asked.
With a cold expression, Jiang Jian ordered, "You can leave."
Ah Zhong nodded and departed.
After a day, Ah Zhong emailed some pictures and videos of Xia Yu meeting up with the journalist.
The evidence was damning:
Photos of Xia Yu and the journalist hatching their plan.
Videos of Xia Yu handing over a folder, likely containing fabricated evidence.
Videos of the journalist snapping intimate photos of Jiang Jian and Ling Wei.
Jiang Jian's eyes narrowed as he scanned the email attachments.
Ah Zhong's efficient work revealed Xia Yu's deceit.
He forwarded the evidence to his lawyer.
"Prepare a defamation lawsuit. We'll crush Xia Yu's credibility."
The next morning, Jiang Enterprise's official page released a statement:
"Regarding the recent slanderous allegations, we present irrefutable evidence of Xia Yu's deceit. Attached are documents and recordings confirming her involvement.
Effective immediately, Xia Yu is blacklisted. Any individual or organization supporting her will be considered hostile to the Jiang family and its interests."
Xia Yu's world crumbled.
She held her phone, trembling, as the news flashed on the screen.
With a thud, she fell to the ground.
"It's over... it's over!" she screamed, her voice piercing the air.
Her phone slid across the floor, displaying the statement and evidence.
Her reputation, destroyed.
Her future, bleak.
Meanwhile, Ling Wei stood before Jiang Jian, gratitude shining in her eyes.
"Jian, thank you... for everything. I'm sorry for putting your company and family in harm's way."
Jiang Jian's expression softened.
"You never have to apologize for something that's not your fault, Ling Wei."
He pulled her close.
"You're mine to protect, now and always."
Ling Wei's heart swelled.