The entire process was smooth and seamless, without the slightest delay, and even possessed an indescribable beauty.

"Is this really the level that Taekwondo can reach?"

Liu Piaopiao muttered to herself.

As a black belt in Taekwondo, she knew very well that Qin Luo's fighting skills were far from ordinary.

That kind of precise control over power and perfect timing is simply impossible to achieve without more than ten years of practical experience.

Wei Junshu's face was so gloomy it could drip water. He stared at Qin Luo's departing figure, his fists clenched until they turned white.

"Investigate! Find out everything about this kid!"

He said to his assistant through gritted teeth.

The assistant, Doubao, immediately nodded and bowed.

"Don't worry, Mr. Wei, I'll take care of it right away."

As they walked out of the Tiancheng Entertainment Group building, Xiao Luoxi finally couldn't help but speak.

"Qin Luo, when did you learn all this? Those moves just now were like something out of a movie spy movie."

Qin Luo smiled slightly and casually straightened his cuffs.

"I learned a few self-defense techniques from a retired soldier when I was in college. I never thought they would come in handy today."

"Self-defense techniques?"

Xiao Luoxi looked at him suspiciously.

What kind of self-defense technique can knock someone down with a single touch?

"This is called joint lock, and the principle is very simple."

Qin Luo explained casually, but his gaze inadvertently swept over a window of the building behind him, where Liu Piaopiao was standing, looking at them with a complicated expression.

Liu Piaopiao was indeed shocked.

She took out her phone, hesitated for a moment, and then dialed a number.

"Hello, Coach Li? This is Piaopiao. I'd like to ask you a question about joint locks."

Meanwhile, in Wei Junshu's office, Doubao was respectfully reporting the investigation results.

"President Wei, we've found it. This Qin Luo is an orphan, and he owns a restaurant chain called 'Yipinxuan'."

"Yipinxuan?"

Wei Junshu narrowed his eyes.

"Is it that chain restaurant that specializes in Jiangnan cuisine?"

"Yes, yes, that's the one. There are seven or eight branches in Mindu alone, and nearly a hundred nationwide."

Doubao flipped through the documents.

"But strangely, there is very little other information about him, as if it has been deliberately hidden."

Wei Junshu sneered.

"Someone who owns a restaurant dares to be arrogant in front of me?"

He twirled the pen in his hand, then suddenly stopped.

"Doubao, I remember we have quite a few food bloggers under our wing, right?"

Doubao's eyes lit up.

"What General Manager Wei means is..."

“Find some people to go to Yipinxuan and ‘experience’ it.”

Wei Junshu revealed a sinister smile.

“Remember, make sure they have an ‘unforgettable’ dining experience.”

"Understood! I'll arrange it right away!"

Doubao rubbed his hands excitedly.

"We guarantee that Yipinxuan will become a sensation across the entire internet!"

Three days later, a storm began to brew.

Jiang Xinyan is the general manager of Yipinxuan. That morning, as soon as she walked into her office, her assistant rushed in in a panic.

"President Jiang, something's happened! A lot of negative videos about us have suddenly appeared online!"

Jiang Xinyan frowned as she took the tablet. On the screen was a newly released video from a food blogger with millions of followers.

The headline boldly proclaimed, "Shocking! A cockroach feast found at Yi Pin Xuan restaurant, with rude waiters!"

In the video, the blogger exaggeratedly displays a dead cockroach on a plate, and then the camera turns to a waiter with an angry expression.

After editing, the waiter's normal response was transformed into an unreasonable and rude refusal.

"This is impossible!"

Jiang Xinyan swiped her finger quickly, and more similar videos popped up: "Yipinxuan caught using gutter oil," "Yipinxuan waiter verbally abusing customer," "Steel wool found in food at Yipinxuan, manager refuses to compensate."
"Contact the public relations department immediately!"

Jiang Xinyan's voice was strained.

"At the same time, notify all store managers to strengthen food safety inspections and service training!"

However, things developed in a way that far exceeded expectations.

Over the next 48 hours, the negative videos spread like wildfire.

On Weibo's trending topics list, hashtags such as #YipinxuanFoodSafetyIssues# and #BoycottYipinxuan# remain high.

The company's customer service hotline was overwhelmed with calls, and customer traffic at many stores plummeted.

"President Jiang, this is definitely not a coincidence."

The public relations director looked grave.

"We analyzed all the accounts that posted the negative videos and found that they all belonged to several MCN agencies, and behind these agencies..."

"They are all from Tiancheng Entertainment Group."

Jiang Xinyan turned pale after finishing her sentence.

She picked up her phone and dialed Qin Luo's number.

After the call was connected, Jiang Xinyan gave a brief and concise report on the situation.

"Our initial estimate is that at least thirty online influencers acted simultaneously, covering branches in more than twenty cities across the country. Our public relations department has done its best to deal with it, but the other side was clearly well-prepared, and our statement was no match for their negative content."

Unexpectedly, Qin Luo's voice on the other end of the phone was unusually calm.

"I see."

"President Qin, we need an emergency response plan!"

Jiang Xinyan couldn't help but raise her voice.

"Five shopping malls have already warned us that they may terminate our lease agreements if public opinion continues to worsen!"

"Let the bullets fly a little longer."

After saying this meaningful sentence, Qin Luo hung up the phone.

Jiang Xinyan held her phone, looking completely bewildered.

"Let the bullets fly for a while? What does that mean?"

Meanwhile, Xiao Luoxi was sitting on the sofa in her apartment, her fingers constantly refreshing her phone screen.

Every piece of negative news about Yipinxuan felt like a needle pricking her heart.

"It's all because of me"

She bit her lip, her eyes reddening.

After much hesitation, she finally dialed Qin Luo's number.

"Hey?"

Qin Luo's voice sounded incredibly relaxed.

"Qin Luo, I saw the news."

Xiao Luoxi's voice trembled slightly.

"I'm sorry, it's all because of me."

"Don't blame yourself, this has nothing to do with you."

Qin Luo interrupted her.

"The business world is like a battlefield, and someone has been trying to bring down Yipinxuan for more than just a day or two."

"But."

"Trust me, everything is under control."

Qin Luo's tone was filled with undeniable confidence.

"By the way, are you free tonight? I'd like to invite you to dinner."

Xiao Luoxi was stunned.

"At a time like this, you're still thinking about eating?"

"Especially in times like these, it's important to eat well."

Qin Luo smiled.

"I'll pick you up at seven o'clock."

After hanging up the phone, Qin Luo glanced at his watch, and another text message came in.

He glanced at the contents and a meaningful smile appeared on his lips.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, Qin Luo drove to Yipinxuan residential area. As soon as he parked the car, his phone rang.

The screen displays "Legal Representative of Douyin Group".

"Mr. Qin, we have arrived in Mindu. May I ask your current location?"

"I'm in Yipinxuan residential area," Qin Luo said, giving his detailed address.

"You can wait for me in the reception room."

Ten minutes later, three men in suits appeared in the community's meeting room.

The leader was a lean man around fifty years old with sharp, eagle-like eyes.

“Mr. Qin, I am Zhang Mingyuan, Chief Legal Officer of Douyin Group.”

He stretched out his hand.

"As per the agreement, we brought all the necessary documents."

Qin Luo shook hands with him.

"Thank you for your hard work, Attorney Zhang. The situation has changed, and we need to expedite the process."

Zhang Mingyuan nodded and took out a stack of documents from his briefcase.

"According to the system's assessment, you have completed all the task requirements. This is the equity transfer agreement. After you sign it, 63.7% of the shares of Douyin Group will be registered in your name."

Outside the café's glass windows, the July sun scorched the earth, distorting even the air.

Qin Luo leaned back in the leather sofa, his fingertips lightly tapping the table, making a rhythmic "tap-tap" sound.

"Mr. Qin, this is the last document."

The legal representative, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, pushed the contract in front of Qin Luo, his voice carrying a hint of respect.

"Once you sign the papers, you will become the second largest shareholder of Douyin."

Qin Luo glanced at the contract and signed his name in a flourish.

His movements were swift and decisive, without the slightest hesitation, as if he were not signing a multi-billion dollar agreement, but simply casually signing a coffee menu.

"All right."

Qin Luo closed the folder and pushed it back to the legal department.

"Thank you for making this trip."

The two legal counsel quickly stood up, with the older one bowing slightly.

"Mr. Qin, you're too kind. This is our job. Headquarters is waiting for the documents, so we'll take our leave now."

Qin Luo nodded and watched the two leave.

Only he and Xia Minmin, who had been standing to the side, remained in the coffee shop.

The air conditioner was blowing cold air, but it couldn't blow away the fine beads of sweat on Xia Minmin's forehead.

"sit."

Qin Luo pointed to the seat opposite him, his voice neither warm nor cold.

Xia Minmin sat down carefully, placing her hands on her knees.

She was in her early thirties, dressed in a business suit, and was considered a decisive and efficient person in the Mindu branch. But at this moment, she was as uneasy as a new employee.

"President Qin, I am Xia Minmin, the head of Douyin's Mindu branch."

Her voice sounded a little strained.

"Please let me know if you need anything."

Qin Luo did not respond immediately, but instead took a leisurely sip of coffee.

His gaze fell through the floor-to-ceiling windows onto the distant high-rise buildings, as if he were deep in thought.

"Manager Xia."

He suddenly spoke, his voice low and deep.

Have you noticed the recent trending topic about Yipinxuan on Douyin?

Xia Minmin was taken aback for a moment, then nodded.

"Yes, Mr. Qin. In the past few days, dozens of online influencers have released negative videos about Yipinxuan. Our platform has noticed this unusual phenomenon."

"abnormal?"

Qin Luo's lips curled into a cold smile.

"What's wrong with it?"

"These internet celebrities all come from the same guild, 'Peach Blossoms in Full Bloom,' which belongs to Tiancheng Entertainment."

Xia Minmin answered quickly, demonstrating her familiarity with the business.

"These concentrated attacks are usually driven by commercial motives."

Qin Luo put down his coffee cup, the ceramic cup making a crisp sound as it collided with the glass tabletop.

Xia Minmin unconsciously straightened her back.

"Is your platform just going to let things develop like this?"

Qin Luo's voice remained calm, yet it sent a chill down Xia Min's spine.

"As is customary, we generally do not interfere as long as the content does not violate community rules."

Xia Minmin carefully considered the words.

"After all, this is part of business competition."

"Standard practice?"

Qin Luo interrupted her, his gaze suddenly sharpening.

"From now on, this is the new practice: immediately remove all negative videos about Yipinxuan and require these internet celebrities to issue an apology statement within two hours."

Xia Minmin opened her eyes wide.

"President Qin, this...this might provoke a strong backlash from the guilds and online influencers."

"Manager Xia."

Qin Luo leaned forward slightly and lowered his voice even further.

"Yipinxuan is my business."

These words struck Xia Minmin like a heavy hammer blow.

Her face turned deathly pale instantly, and she finally realized the seriousness of the situation.

The young man in front of us is not only a new shareholder of TikTok, but also the owner of the target of the attack!
"I'll handle it right away!"

Xia Minmin frantically pulled out her phone.

"I'll contact the content review department right away and send a formal notification to Tiancheng Entertainment!"

Qin Luo leaned back on the sofa, resuming his nonchalant demeanor.

"Go. Remember, two hours."

Xia Minmin nodded repeatedly, dialing a phone number as she quickly walked out of the coffee shop.

Through the glass window, Qin Luo could see her standing under the scorching sun, urgently speaking into her phone, occasionally wiping the sweat from her forehead.

Qin Luo withdrew his gaze, took out his phone, and opened the Douyin app.

The homepage push featured videos from several influential figures "exposing" Yipinxuan, and the comment section was filled with insults.

His eyes darkened, and he swiped his finger across the screen, reporting each of the videos.

"Wei Jun's Letter"

He murmured the name, his voice filled with cold anger.

"It seems last night's lesson wasn't enough."

Meanwhile, in the conference room on the 36th floor of Tiancheng Entertainment Group's headquarters, the monthly senior management meeting was in a crucial stage.

"Last month, the company's revenue increased by 23%, with the live streaming business contributing 65% of the increase."

The CFO pushed up his glasses and spoke in a loud voice.

"In particular, the collaborative projects with the Douyin platform have brought in more revenue than expected."

Wei Tiancheng, sitting in the first seat, nodded in satisfaction.

He was in his fifties, with gray hair, but his eyes were sharp as an eagle's, and his tailored suit accentuated the majesty of someone who had long held a high position.

"Junwu, well done."

Wei Tiancheng looked at his eldest son on his right.

"We must continue to maintain our relationship with Douyin (TikTok), and we shouldn't be stingy in cultivating the relationships that need to be cultivated."

Wei Junwu was thirty-five or thirty-six years old. His face resembled his father's by about seven-tenths, but his eyes were more gloomy.

He nodded slightly.

"Father, rest assured, I personally maintain relationships with several key figures on Douyin. Next month, we plan to launch two more new guilds, which we expect to bring at least a 15% increase in revenue."

"Ah."

Wei Tiancheng turned his gaze to his second son, Wei Junshu, on his left, and his brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

"Junshu, how about you over there?"

Wei Junshu is two years younger than her brother and looks more like her mother, with delicate features but a somewhat effeminate appearance.

He still had a band-aid on his nose, which made him look somewhat comical.

"Dad, I was just about to report this."

Wei Junshu's voice was filled with grievance.

"You know what happened at Yipinxuan last night. That Qin Luo not only hit me, but he also came to the company to cause trouble this morning! The security department can testify to that!"

The meeting room suddenly became quiet.

Several senior executives lowered their heads, pretending to organize documents, not daring to intervene in this family conversation.

Wei Tiancheng tapped his fingers lightly on the table. (End of Chapter)

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