From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

Fang Heng had secretly targeted me several times before, constantly trying to trip me up and making underhanded moves, and I had retaliated each time.

But ultimately, the effort was too shallow, like scratching an itch through a boot.

Those weak and ineffective counterattacks could not shake him at all, nor could they extinguish his arrogant and domineering attitude based on his family background.

But this time, I figured out his Achilles' heel and had a complete plan in mind to bring him down.

To outsiders, Fang Heng, as the eldest son of the Fang family, seemed to enjoy immense prestige.

But only those who knew the inside story knew that he had always been neglected in the Fang family and had never gained his father's favor.

His biggest obsession in life was to work tirelessly just to gain Fang's father's approval.

This obsession is the best way to completely destroy him, bar none.

I leaned back on the sofa, constantly rehearsing the counterattack plan in my mind.

There's no rush to strike now. We'll wait for a decisive blow that will leave him no chance to recover.

Just as I was deep in thought about countermeasures, Su Qing, who had been sitting in front of the computer tracking the source of the online trolls, suddenly spoke in a cool voice:

"I just checked all the online troll accounts that are smearing you. A large number of these accounts are using IP addresses that highly overlap with the office area of ​​Fang Heng's media company. The chain of evidence is complete, and it can be definitively proven that he is the mastermind behind it all."

As she spoke, she looked up at me and asked, "Should I compile and package this irrefutable evidence and post it online to expose his despicable methods in public?"

I hesitated for a moment, my brain rapidly weighing the pros and cons.

After a moment, he gently shook his head, his tone calm and collected: "First, archive and back up all the evidence. We can't just release it now."

Su Qing paused slightly, looking at me with a puzzled expression: "Why? The evidence is so solid, it's the perfect opportunity to clear your name once and for all, and let everyone see his true colors!"

I slowly got up and looked out at the dark night.

After a moment of silence, he slowly said, "If we publicly expose him now, the public opinion on the entire internet will instantly veer off course."

"At that time, no one will care about our experience in the no-man's-land. All netizens will only be watching the melodramatic gossip of rich young men fighting over love and maliciously taking revenge on their rivals."

I sighed and said, "The popularity and reputation we risked our lives for will be completely diluted, and in the end, it will just turn into a boring farce about a wealthy family."

"This is exactly the situation Fang Heng wanted to see. He can't erase my past, so he deliberately muddied the waters, negated all my achievements, and instead used this gossip to generate free traffic and publicity for his company."

"If we make a move now, we'll be falling right into his trap."

Su Qing instantly understood what I meant and nodded in understanding: "So that's how it is. I was too impatient. Once the focus of public opinion shifts, all our hard work and efforts will be wasted."

She paused, then pressed on seriously, "What about the industry blacklist? Fang Heng has already announced throughout the outdoor community that he's completely blocking all your business partnerships. Will Wang Yi's club be implicated? Will he distance himself from us to protect himself?"

After thinking for a moment, I decisively said, "Wang Yi is a pure businessman. He only looks at ability and the value of a project. He won't be swayed by personal relationships or face-saving, and he won't be forced to take sides."

I kept reviewing my conversation with Luo Peng in my mind. The fragmented information connected at that moment, and I instantly understood everyone's attitude.

Fang Heng did indeed use his network of connections to issue a blacklist throughout the outdoor industry, explicitly prohibiting all brand manufacturers and organizations from having any business dealings with me.

But the key point is clear: if Wang Yi is afraid and deliberately avoids suspicion, intending to completely sever ties with me.

Chen Yunqing would never risk offending Fang Heng by having Luo Peng secretly pass on these insider details to me.

Since the message reached my ears, it means that Wang Yi wanted to convey this information to me through Chen Yunqing.

Wang Yi's intentions were crystal clear: he was simply observing from the sidelines.

He wants to see how I handle this crisis, and the club's subsequent decisions will depend entirely on how I handle it.

I paused for a moment, then slowly said, "Most of the remaining small and medium-sized institutions and brands don't want to offend the Fang family, so they can only choose to protect themselves. Cooperation opportunities that are given to them by others are inherently fragile and can be taken back at any time with a single word."

After a pause, I continued, "However, he can block the paths others offer me, but he can't block the paths we forge ourselves."

"We originally planned to establish our own company, operate our own content, and build our own platform. Fang Heng could pressure others not to cooperate with us, but he couldn't stop us from doing things our own way."

Su Qing looked at me with unusual seriousness and nodded emphatically.

She knew in her heart that this decision meant she would have to face the wrath of the Su family.

The Su family has just stopped allocating resources to her. If she were to step in now to help me fight against Fang Heng, it would be disastrous.

By then, everyone will assume that I'm the one who dragged her down.

I looked at her, sighed heavily, and said, "But this will increase the pressure you have to bear."

I am not afraid of the insults and slander from others, nor of the various pressure tactics Fang Heng employs.

My biggest fear is that because of me, Su Qing will be caught in a dilemma and suffer endless torment.

Su Qing reached out and gripped my hand tightly, looked directly into my eyes, and said earnestly, word by word:

"Lin Ye, I'm not afraid. I can slowly communicate with my family and gradually gain their understanding."

She paused, then emphasized, "If we really can't reach an agreement in the end, as I said, I can run away with you."

Hearing Su Qing's words, I felt a mix of emotions.

How could I bear to let a girl who is willing to stand by my side like this suffer with me?

We can temporarily ignore the rumors and gossip circulating online.

But Fang Heng's score absolutely cannot be left unresolved.

I thought for a moment, then looked at Su Qing and asked, "I remember you told me before that Fang Heng has a half-brother, right?"

"Yes, his name is Fang Bo. He's a very good person. In terms of both ability and character, he's far superior to Fang Heng."

"What's the relationship between the two brothers like?" I continued to ask.

Su Qing frowned slightly and shook her head gently: "I'm not quite sure. It seems like we don't have much interaction usually."

After a moment's thought, I asked, "Do you have any way to help me arrange a meeting with him?"

"I'm afraid I won't be able to get a date with him. We basically don't keep in touch, but..."

Su Qing paused for a moment, then changed the subject: "My sister can contact him."

"Your sister? She still has dealings with the Fang family?" This was quite unexpected.

Su Qing nodded and explained, "It's not exactly a deep friendship. My sister once helped Fang Bo with a paper, and the two of them have kept in touch ever since."

Su Qing paused, looking at me with a hint of surprise in her eyes: "You're not planning to use Fang Bo's side to deal with Fang Heng, are you?"

Do you think there's a chance?