Ling Feng was right; Chaoyang Group had always been a focus of heightened attention from above, but now it had surprisingly become entangled in a health product poisoning incident.

Originally, the people above hadn't been concerned and had also adopted a bystander's attitude, wanting to see if Chaoyang Group really had any issues.

However, what was unexpected was that after Liu Fang's confession, the media in Yanjing showed little reaction and some even continued to smear Chaoyang Group, which made the leaders above realize that someone intended to tarnish Chaoyang Group and had mobilized the media power of whole Yanjing!

The one most likely to mobilize the entire Yanjing media was the Zhao Family, known for their strong connections.

Soon, the Family Head of the Zhao Family was summoned by the higher-ups for a talk. What they discussed remained unknown to outsiders. All people knew was that the Family Head of the Zhao Family, face darkened, pulled Zhao Yu back from a club.

From that day on, Zhao Yu disappeared. One of Zhao Yu's close friends mentioned that the Family Head of the Zhao Family had severely beaten him and then confined him for six months.

"It's over now!" A group of young masters huddled together with gloomy faces, "My own dad also asked me if I was involved in this matter. How could I dare admit it? Fortunately, he didn't get suspicious. Otherwise, I might have followed Zhao Yu's footsteps."

"I never thought that just a small Chaoyang Group would end up alarming the top brass!" Chen Dong shivered and said, "Shouldn't we stop now? After all, we each have already split several hundred million. We might as well take out some money to appease the victims. Continuing this ruckus, I'm really worried something might happen!"

"Absolutely!" cried another young master, "My dad is already suspicious of me. We don't need to persist in antagonizing Chaoyang Group. I think our strategy was flawed from the beginning."

"Exactly. The poisoning incident wasn't even that severe; it was just vomiting and diarrhea at most. Paying some money to shut them up would have sufficed, but why did it end up as a full-blown conflict with Chaoyang Group?" another wondered, "This doesn't align with our principle of quietly making money!"

At that moment, everyone's gaze turned towards Fang Tong, who shrugged and said, "Why look at me? Didn't you all agree with this suggestion at the time? So how can you try to shift the blame onto me now? If you think this is already enough, then let it be. It doesn't really concern me much. I just pointed out a way of making money to you and never expected you to mess it up like this!"

Fang Tong's voice carried a hint of grievance, and the rest of the young masters looked somewhat sheepish.

Indeed, the path to wealth provided by Fang Tong was promising, and Fang Tong did not even participate in it, nor did he take any dividends. The situational escalation to this point was entirely due to their eagerness for quick profits, aiming for an immediate payout.

"Let's just leave it then!" another said, "Zhao Yu has been confined, the media are definitely going to change their tune. If we keep this up, our parents might already be gearing up! Although we have to give up some money, compared to what we've divided, it's utterly negligible!"

...

After a serious "discussion," the group of young masters decided to "spare" Chaoyang Group. After all, they had no real grievances with Chaoyang Group, and there was no need to treat it as a life and death enmity.

Back at home, Fang Tong locked himself in the gym, frantically punching a hanging sandbag.

Over ten minutes later, he stopped, breathing heavily with his eyes red.

He hadn't expected the attention from above towards Chaoyang Group to reach such an extent, even going so far as to personally summon the Head of the Zhao Family for a talk!

"Why, why!" Fang Tong roared, "Why do you all have to interfere with my plans, why do you all have to meddle with me!"

This time, Fang Tong had come up with a plan against Chaoyang Group with a conviction of victory, hoping to use his own methods to assist his father and elevate the Fang Family to a higher level! But...

"Had enough venting?" At that moment, Fang Zhengping walked in and looked at Fang Tong, saying calmly, "The recent issues with Chaoyang Group, you orchestrated them, right?"

Fang Tong remained silent, merely nodding his head.

"Irresponsible!" Fang Zhengping said coldly, "Did you really think that Chaoyang Group was so easy to scheme against? You oversimplified the matter! If it had been that easy, I would have taken action long ago!"

"I disagree!" Fang Tong looked up at his father, "Where did I go wrong? If it weren't for…"

With a slap, Fang Zhengping fiercely struck Fang Tong's cheek. "Do you know why I am hitting you?"

Fang Tong clenched his teeth and remained silent.

"I am hitting you not because of your foolish actions or your poorly executed plan, but because of your current delusion!" Fang Zhengping exclaimed sharply, "You lost, utterly and thoroughly, and your months of plotted scheme were easily shattered. I know you can't accept it now, but do you realize where you lost? If you can't come to that realization, you will never become a true sage!"

Fang Tong's body shuddered, and the resentment in his eyes gradually disappeared, replaced by contemplation and reflection.

"Think it over before you go out again," Fang Zhengping said, then turned and left. "If you haven't figured out where you lost, you'd better stay here and avoid causing trouble for the Fang Family!"

...

Just as Yun Hanrui was gearing up to make a big move, the situation quietly reversed. More and more media in Yanjing started reporting on Liangbao Health Products' manufacturer, Huiju Group. Several experts and scholars also stepped forward to denounce Huiju Group, claiming it was the main culprit, and Chaoyang Group was merely an innocent victim!

Subsequently, increasing criticism was directed at Huiju Group, and accolades gathered around Chaoyang Group.

As Yun Hanrui sat confused, Secretary Lin personally visited her.

After their conversation, Yun Hanrui learned that the leaders had issued commands demanding that the handling of this incident be fair, open, and transparent, not to wrong a conscientious company, nor to overlook a malicious one, to ensure the orderly development of national enterprises.

As for which company was conscientious and which was malicious, anyone with a clear mind could grasp the leaders' intent, so the situation began to evolve in another direction.

After Secretary Lin left, Yun Hanrui sat in her office, sighed deeply, her face reflecting a forlorn expression. She seemed relieved yet also as if a heavy stone weighed on her chest.

"Hanrui, the media conference is about to start!" At that moment, Ling Feng walked in. "What's wrong? You look upset. Are you feeling alright?"

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