Golden Years in the World of Film and Television

Seeing Qu Xiaoxiao remember this person, Yao Bin nodded: "Yes, it's her, it's her!"

Qu Xiaoxiao curled her lips: "So, she targeted my neighbor because of this Wei Wei?"

"That's right, she just wanted to be the first to get the moon, but in the end, no one looked down on her."

Yao Bin took a sip of beer. Seeing Qu Xiaoxiao staring at him, he didn't keep her in suspense and continued, "But she heard from somewhere that your neighbor is very close to Wei Wei, so she used this method to insist that your neighbor is her rival in love..."

Before Yao Bin could finish, Qu Xiaoxiao, who had guessed what was going on, snorted angrily, "I know it without you telling me. She can't handle Wei Wei, so she's taking my neighbor for a ride. She's really justified in being a nymphomaniac!"

Seeing that Qu Xiaoxiao was already angry, Kong Kong said righteously, "Xiaoxiao, this has happened to your benefactor. How do you think we should punish her?"

Lan Lan also suggested: "How about the old way? I'll find someone to beat her up and then make her remove the post!"

"Lanlan, we live in a society ruled by law now. Do you know that hitting someone is against the law?"

Hearing Qu Xiaoxiao's answer, Lan Lan looked at her in shock and couldn't believe it, "Oh my god, are you crazy, Xiaoxiao? Is this still you?"

Qu Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes at her and said, "Why isn't it me? It's you who haven't improved! Now we are all doing things according to the law. If you plan to hang out with Brother Han in the future, you must remember this."

Lanlan and Kongkong glanced at each other and nodded. "I almost forgot about this. What do you think we should do?"

Without waiting for Qu Xiaoxiao's response, Yao Bin hesitated and said, "I don't think we need to take action. Tan Zongming has already hired someone to investigate this matter, and it will probably be resolved soon.

Besides, Boss Han seems to be the chief legal advisor of Shengxuan Group. This is a small matter for them, why would they bother us with it? "

"That won't do. Mr. Tan is Mr. Tan, and I am me. I can't just sit there and watch. Would I still be Qu Xiaoxiao then?"

As she spoke, Qu Xiaoxiao opened her arms, motioning for a few people to come over, then hugged them and continued:

"Yao Bin, help me find out where this Guannan is. Hasn't she always wanted to play with us? I'll give her a chance this time..."

After hearing her plan, Yao Bin and others nodded, and several friends had a new understanding of Qu Xiaoxiao.

The colleagues understood the key. As long as they could get the evidence, whether it was asking A Guannan to remove the post or providing the evidence to Han Tao or Tan Zongming, they could gain a good relationship.

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Chapter 374 Shengxuan Group Press Conference

At the same time, Andy and Han Tao walked into Shengxuan Group together. Along the way, people in the company were whispering about what happened yesterday.

Arriving at the Finance Department, in the CFO's office, Andy saw Tan Zongming at his desk and asked in confusion:

"Old Tan, why are you here? Aren't you supposed to report to the board of directors today? I was just about to go there with Han Tao!"

Hearing this, Tan Zongming exchanged a glance with Han Tao, then looked at Andy with a guilty look and said, "The meeting has been moved to the afternoon. I'll be the chairperson."

Andy was stunned for a moment, then frowned and asked, "Why, is it because of what happened yesterday?"

Tan Zongming nodded helplessly. "That's how it is in China. Many things are very sensitive. The board of directors is taking the acquisition of Red Star very seriously. Several shareholders are worried that your presence at this time will affect the progress of the entire matter."

After hearing what Old Tan said, Andy fell silent. She didn't expect that what she had always thought was a trivial matter would be taken so seriously by the board of directors, and she would not be allowed to participate in the report.

"Andy, the board's behavior is entirely due to the different domestic and international conditions. In China, companies of Shengxuan Group's size or established companies like Red Star place great emphasis on reputation and prestige. Senior executives are considered public figures, and their words and actions serve as role models for society."

Seeing Han Tao comforting himself, Andy was a little angry, but he also understood that this was not what Lao Tan meant, so he nodded and said, "OK, I accept it!"

Seeing that her face was not very good, Tan Zongming said comfortingly: "Andy, fake is fake, Han Lu and I will solve this matter as soon as possible.

I specifically scheduled the press conference this morning to clear your name. If all goes well, I'll try to get you to chair the afternoon board meeting. I'll absolutely ensure you don't suffer any injustice."

Andy shook his head and said with a smile, "I understand. It's okay. Since you've all made the arrangements, I'll go take care of the work first. If you need any cooperation, Xiao Wang will notify me later."

Tan Zongming nodded: "Okay, then you go ahead and do your work. Leave it to Han Lu and me to handle. I just happened to have some new evidence!"

After that, Tan Zongming and Han Tao left Andy's office and walked together to the small conference room next to the president's office. People from the legal department were already there organizing materials so that they could communicate with the comrades from the police station later.

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At ten o'clock in the morning, Shengxuan Group held a press conference on time, the main content of which was to respond to the slander and rumors against Andy.

"Dear guests and friends from the media, good morning. I am Tan Zongming, CEO of Shengxuan Group. I sincerely welcome you all to this press conference."

"The recent news about Shengxuan Group's CFO has been making waves online for two days. Today, I will give a satisfactory response to our media friends and netizens."

"First, let me clarify that Andy was fully qualified and competent during his time as our company's CFO, and there was nothing wrong with him."

"Secondly, Andy isn't a so-called mistress. She previously worked on Wall Street and recently received an invitation from my company to return to China. She and Mr. Wei Wei are just ordinary friends."

"Of course, in addition to announcing this to everyone, we have already reported it to the police, and the public security authorities have intervened and filed a case. Now, our company's chief legal advisor, Attorney Han Tao, will continue to explain the situation to everyone."

Han Tao and Tan Zongming looked at each other and nodded, then turned to the reporters and said, "Hello, friends from the media and netizens. I am Han Tao, the legal advisor of Shengxuan Group.

Regarding the defamation of my clients, Andy and Mr. Wei Wei, we have collected valid evidence and applied to the public security authorities to file a case. Here is the case filing receipt, please take a look!

As he spoke, Han Tao projected the case filing receipt issued by the dispatcher to everyone, and then continued:

"In addition to the individuals involved in this incident, our company will also warn those who recklessly reposted and disseminated the information without knowing the truth. We will order them to immediately delete the defamatory content. We condemn the impact of this post on public opinion and reserve the right to pursue legal action."

Upon hearing that evidence had been provided, that the public security organs had accepted the case and issued a receipt, the reporters from the media signaled to their colleagues to take photos, and the meeting place then erupted in discussion.

A few minutes later, Han Tao saw that everyone had gradually quieted down, so he spoke again, "Now it's time for questions from the media. Reporters, please feel free to ask any questions you have."

Upon hearing this, a reporter stood up and asked, "Excuse me, Lawyer Han, do you have any evidence to support your claim that Miss Andy and Mr. Wei Wei are friends?"

"Hello, friend. I'll show you an itinerary and work schedule later. We've only met a few times since Andy returned to China, and we met at a tech forum, so we're just ordinary friends."

"There are traces of several meetings. One was at a restaurant downstairs from Shengxuan Company. Both I and Mr. Tan Zongming, CEO of Shengxuan Group, were present.

The second time was in a private restaurant. They just had lunch together, and Andy returned to the company for a meeting in the afternoon.

The third time was at the Science and Technology Museum, where she and I had dinner with a few friends. The fourth time was at Xiao Jiangnan Restaurant, where Andy's neighbor also accompanied us.

"Hello, Lawyer Han, may I ask why you and Ms. Andy are having dinner together? Do you have any other relationship?"

"We are just friends and colleagues. As for eating together, it's because Andy and I live in the same complex, are neighbors on the same floor, and work in the same company, so we often have dinner together."

"Excuse me, Lawyer Han, since you and Miss Andy are neighbors and often spend time together, what's going on between you..."

Hearing the reporter's question, Han Tao immediately interrupted him and said, "Excuse me, reporter friend, please ask questions related to this incident!"

"Hello Andy, since Lawyer Han said that you and Mr. Wei Wei were wrongly accused, why are you and Shengxuan Group the only ones to come forward to clarify? Why hasn't the other party made any response?"

"Hello, reporter. Wei Wei is currently on a business trip abroad and cannot be contacted. He may not have heard of this incident yet."

Seeing that someone was starting to stir up trouble again, the person arranged by Tan Zongming began to change the subject: "Excuse me, Mr. Tan, and Mr. Han, besides calling the police, does your company have any other ways to protect its rights in this incident?"

"Of course, the internet is not a lawless place. This rumor has been viewed over 5,000 times, forwarded over 500 times, and has received over 200 comments, totaling several thousand.

Therefore, this incident has had a huge impact on Shengxuan Group. Our company has sent a lawyer's letter to the party who spread the rumors.

According to Article 246 of the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of my country, if the same rumor information is actually clicked or viewed more than 5,000 times, or forwarded more than 500 times, or commented on more than 200 times, it can be defined as insult or defamation, and the criminal liability will be pursued in accordance with the law.

The offender shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than three years, criminal detention, controlled release, or, if the circumstances are serious, to fixed-term imprisonment of not less than five years but not more than ten years, and deprivation of political rights.

Therefore, I urge those who spread rumors and posted these messages to surrender to the public security authorities immediately to seek leniency and publicly apologize to our Chief Financial Officer, Ms. Andy.

After Han Tao finished speaking, several reporters asked some more questions, including questions to Tan Zongming and Andy.

However, as they had a plan in place, the three of them answered with ease. Half an hour later, the press conference finally ended when Han Tao promised to publish a statement with detailed information on the company website.

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Chapter 375 Solution and Layout

Just as the press conference was coming to an end, Shengxuan Group’s publicity department also began to take action.

In addition to refuting the malicious rumors against Shengxuan Group and Andy that appeared on the Internet on the official website, Weibo, WeChat, forums, etc., the statement made by Han Tao was also released, and it was accompanied by a case filing receipt and a lawyer's letter.

It has to be said that Chinese people are still quite wary of lawsuits, so lawyers' letters are very useful and authoritative. Moreover, with the involvement of public security organs and the case filing receipt, people are still quite convinced.

The effect was immediate, especially when Han Tao said he would condemn those who reposted the article indiscriminately. The original posters, who were afraid of getting sued, deleted their reposts. In addition, the media also released the content of Shengxuan Group's press conference, which immediately divided netizens into two camps.

Some people believe that Andy is innocent and have commented in support, thinking that Andy is a victim. Otherwise, why would Shengxuan Group call the police and send a lawyer's letter? This shows that they have the confidence and that Andy was indeed wronged.

Some people also think that this press conference was held for outsiders to see. Otherwise, why not bring out all the evidence? Did Wei Wei really go on a business trip as he said he would?

And why hasn't the person who spread the rumor come out to make a statement at this point? Is there any hidden story behind this?

However, the overall effect is still remarkable. At least the trend on the Internet has changed. Once all the accurate evidence is provided, this matter can be completely resolved.

Moreover, those who had blindly followed the trend before have also begun to turn the tables and criticize those who spread the rumors, as if they were not the ones who had scolded others before.

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On Han Tao's side, after the press conference ended, he followed Andy and Tan Zongming back to the small conference room of the Finance Department.

Now everything is basically resolved, and it's now up to me to submit evidence for sentencing. Han Tao feels that the information provided before is at most administrative detention, which is not strong enough.

In fact, for Tan Zongming personally, he has achieved his desired goal. If Aguannan deleted the post today, he would not have held on to it.

After all, businessmen have a way of thinking and are reluctant to make enemies easily. In his circle, there are intricate connections. In his opinion, Guannan is just a young person who has no sense of propriety. Otherwise, he would not have taken action in the original plot.

In addition, given his status, he did have some concerns. Based on his experience, if Aguannan's father, Lao Guan, knew about his daughter's behavior, he would definitely slap her in the face without having to do anything himself.

Therefore, after the three of them sat down, Tan Zongming looked at Han Tao and asked, "Han Lu, what are your plans next? Resolving the crisis within 48 hours has achieved the desired effect.

Of course, we also let the outside world see Shengxuan Group's public relations ability to deal with crises. If that Guannan deleted the post and apologized, would we still pursue the matter?"

Han Tao looked at Andy and responded seriously, "What I mean is that we should keep going. We can't start well but end badly. Otherwise, many netizens will think that we put pressure on them, or that the rumormongers were threatened, so they had to delete the post and apologize.

So this matter must be implemented, and the outcome can be discussed later. Furthermore, my people have learned that Guannan celebrated with several friends involved in this matter today, so we should be able to obtain valid evidence soon."

Hearing this, Andy couldn't help but say, "Han Tao, I think if the other party comes out to apologize, shouldn't we just not pursue the matter? As the saying goes, one should be more kind!"

"Honest?" Han Tao smiled and looked at Andy, and had to remind him: "Andy, this kind of thing must be eradicated. People of our status should not take action, but if we do, we must let others see our thundering methods.

The purpose of doing this is not only to solve this problem, but also to prevent others from using such despicable means against you or Shengxuan.

Don't underestimate this matter. There are a lot of irrational people on the Internet. If we don't deal with it in time, it may cause serious consequences.

Whether from my perspective as a shareholder of Shengxuan Group, as a legal advisor, or as your friend, I must give you and Shengxuan the compensation you deserve!"

"OK, Han Tao, you're definitely better at handling this kind of thing than I am. I agree with all your decisions. Honestly, this matter has caused me quite a bit of trouble. Even my report was rejected by the board of directors. Thank goodness for you!"

Looking at Andy's serious expression, Han Tao smiled and said, "Forget it. It's not as serious as you say. Even without it, I, Old Tan, can handle it."

"Han Lu, don't be so modest. I can handle it, but I can't achieve the same three-birds-with-one-stone effect as you.

If I'm not mistaken, you should have other plans. Birds of a feather flock together. The fathers of the people who participated with Guannan are all in that circle, right?"

Tan Zongming had already realized that Han Tao had other plans in this matter, so he asked about the situation.

Seeing that Han Tao didn't say anything and just nodded, he continued to ask: "Han Lu, I know that in addition to Shengxuan and Hongxing and other companies, you are also a major shareholder of Jingyan Group. You just acquired Longji, a real estate decoration company. Are you planning to have a new cooperation with me?

Although the hardware industry has been tough over the past two years, the four sub-sectors of hardware products—construction hardware, tool hardware, bathroom hardware, and daily hardware—have achieved relatively high cumulative import and export volumes, each accounting for over 10% and collectively accounting for 76.75% of the industry's total foreign trade volume. Shengxuan also has subsidiaries involved in this industry, so there's definitely potential for growth."

"Haha. Old Tan, I knew I couldn't hide it from you..."

Han Tao smiled, but before he could finish, Andy interrupted him, looking at the two of them in surprise and said:

"Oh my god, you two capitalists are truly terrifying. It's just a crisis PR, and yet you have so many plans?"

"Andy, you still need to study hard. This is how it is back home. The pie is so small, it's just a business tactic!"

After saying that, Tan Zongming looked directly at Han Tao and nodded, "Okay, I'll leave this matter to you. You decide what to do. I'll be responsible for waiting for your call at any time, and then we'll go all out to get the fruit together."

Tan Zongming really didn't want to pursue the matter further because he knew that someone would come to him to mediate soon.

But now it’s different. Thinking about increasing his own industry, and the other party also needs opportunities, it can be considered as helping him. Shengxuan is more suitable to rely on than Wei Wei’s company.

Andy had already guessed Han Tao and Lao Tan's plan. He felt that the two had too many similarities. He couldn't help but shake his head and smiled, then said to Han Tao:

"Han Tao, no matter what, thank you and Lao Tan for today!"

"Why are you being so polite to me? We are friends. I can't let you be bullied and remain indifferent. Besides, this matter will benefit Shengxuan and my team."

Hearing Han Tao's words, Andy smiled slightly without being polite. Tan Zongming said sincerely: "Han Lu, besides Andy, I also want to thank you!"

"Old Tan, let's not be polite here. Go talk to the board of directors about Andy chairing the meeting this afternoon."

"Okay, then you sit with Andy for a while. Now that the matter has been basically settled, I'll go talk to Director Zhang!"

After saying that, Tan Zongming stood up and walked out of the small meeting room, ready to talk to the directors.

At this time, everyone on the 22nd floor of Ode to Joy was also paying attention to this matter. Fan Shengmei had a relatively free time at work, and she was the first person to see that the problem was basically solved. She quickly told Guan Juer and Qiu Yingying the good news.

However, while chatting, she could also hear her colleagues talking about something unexpected.

Some turned around and called the poster shameless, while others went off topic and talked about Han Tao and Tan Zongming, wondering why they would go far away when they had such outstanding people around them.

Some also thought that Shengxuan Group was using its power to bully others. Regardless, the tone of their speech had changed a lot, especially those who spoke the most bad things about Andy, as if they were not the ones who said those words yesterday.

Of course, there were also some people who were jealous of Andy. Fan Shengmei sneered after hearing this. In addition to being happy that the matter was resolved, she also pondered the speed at which the matter was resolved, and also realized the benefits of powerful energy.