When the surveillance video first came out, Xu Hao's assistant investigated Xia Shuangshuang. However,Xia Shuangshuang's video was released by System, and unless you're a skilled hacker like Xu Zifan, you simply can't trace the video's source. Therefore, there's no evidence to suggest that Xia Shuangshuang was responsible. Since the mastermind behind it can't be found, there's nothing that can be done. The most important thing now is crisis management and properly addressing the negative online comments about Xu Hao.
Xu Hao demanded the immediate removal of the clarification statement previously issued by Xu Corporation, spent a large sum of money to remove hot searches related to him, and bought Paid Internet Trolls to smear Xia Shuangshuang as a slut to divert attention, saying she was just a fling for Xu Hao, and highlighting Xu Hao's achievements at such a young age, including being on international rich lists and doing a lot of charity work. People have a tendency to admire the strong, and some people do believe thatXu Hao, a business tycoon, keeping a minor celebrity is simply his private life.
So netizens started arguing about whether Xia Shuangshuang was a socialite or a heroine, and then about whether being a powerful figure equates to having good morals. After the focus shifted, everyone's attention to the power struggle within the Xu family diminished, and speculation about Xu Hao'sulterior motives ceased.
Xia Shuangshuang has been in the entertainment industry for quite some time; he can tell from the trend of the situation... Xu Hao threw mud at her. After hesitating for a long time, she decided that to retain her fans who saw her as a heroine, she needed to solidify her image and lean more towards a realistic, mature woman. After discussing it withSystem, she posted on Social Media Platform.
Xia Shuangshuang v: My relationship issues are my private matter, and I don't think anyone has the right to criticize me. I started dating Xu Hao after breaking up with Xu Zifan. Regardless of the length of the time gap, I did not cheat, and there were no moral issues. (If I cheated, may I be struck by lightning!) Also, Xu Hao is Xu Zifan's uncle, not mine. After breaking up with Xu Zifan, Xu Hao and I were just unrelated adults dating, and there's nothing reprehensible about that.
I cherished this relationship, and to protect it, I even kept it a secret from everyone for months, including my manager. But unexpectedly, because of the unlikable character " Xia Yi," my reputationplummeted, and I was practically universally criticized online. Chairman Xu probably felt I had disgraced him, and without consulting me, he terminated my endorsement contract and even wanted to remove my scenes from my new drama. What I found most unacceptable was that Chairman Xu gave me a breakup fee and compensation to end the relationship, warning me never to expose it.
I was heartbroken. I ran to him and cried my eyes out; it was all filmed, as you all saw. I truly love him; otherwise, I would have just been living a carefree life with my money. Why did I cry so desperately and beg him? Believe it or not, I don't care anymore. Anyway, because of what you all did to him, he's blacklisted me. I don't even know if Dao can still work in the entertainment industry. I might as well be my true self and live more freely. By the way, those who took this opportunity to attack me and release all sorts of dirt on me had better produce evidence. Those without evidence can expect my lawyer's letter!
Xia Shuangshuang's attitude was very firm, seemingly determined to show everyone her most authentic self. And surprisingly, many people fell for it. Everyone has their fans and detractors; otherwise, how could there be the saying "birds of a feather flock together"? Many girls with questionable values admired Xia Shuangshuang's "genuine personality," believing her heartbroken crying was a sign of her deep love for Xu Hao, and feeling sorry for her being dumped by the Xu family uncle and nephew. They questioned whether the Xu family uncle and nephew were justified in supporting a celebrity despite their wealth, and whether they deserved to be condemned even more.
Besides those who initially supported Xia Shuangshuang, many male otaku also liked her. Like attracts like; they already enjoyed seeing the embarrassing moments of successful people like Xu Hao and Xu Zifan, so when someone criticized them, they naturally joined in – anyone can be a keyboard warrior, and there's no responsibility. However, this group's affection for Xia Shuangshuang wasn't genuine; it was more of a sense of snobbery. After all,Xia Shuangshuang used to be beautiful, and just because she looks bad after crying doesn't mean she can't be beautiful when she dresses up. Some even left messages for Xia Shuangshuang saying they would never let her down and welcomed her into a sincere relationship.
With Qi comes fame, even if it's Xia ShuangshuangSocial media platforms are filled with losers and brainless fans with warped values, yet she remains a symbol of humanity. Her freckles and acne are gone.Xia Shuangshuang, holding the mirror, cried tears of joy, even more convinced that her chosen path was correct. She hurriedly applied beautiful makeup, took nine photos, and uploaded them to show everyone that she was still beautiful. As for the heavy makeup, a beauty filter would hide it. She was confident she could restore her humanity and beauty before meeting outsiders. At worst, they could expose Xu Hao's secrets; she'd already been banned, so what was there to fear? She just needed attention!
After Xia Shuangshuang made her statement, even casual observers changed their opinions of her considerably. After all, as she said, she didn't cheat, she didn't wrong anyone, so what's wrong with romantic relationships? At most, people just disapprove of her behavior. So, while casual observers disapprove of her being with both her nephew and uncle, they also disapprove of her hypocrisy, diva-like behavior, bullying newcomers, and over-the-top attention-seeking. They consider her of low character and dislike her. But to actually criticize her, they wouldn't go that far; they don't have the time or inclination.
Xu Zifan observed all this but remained silent. Anything he said would inevitably draw attention to himself, which he couldn't allow. This was Xia Shuangshuang and Xu Hao's domain; he couldn't afford to get involved. So he focused intently on his experimental research, while Yao Kexin joined the cast of a Lunar New Year film. The outside world simply assumed they were in seclusion. Their combined fanbase was incredibly powerful, unafraid of being attacked; they were certain they wouldn't lose.
Xia Shuangshuang's actions have once again thrustXu Hao into the spotlight. This time, however, it's different; Xu Hao has been branded a complete scumbag!
[Shouldn't a business tycoon at least be mentally sound? He doesn't know Dao...] Is Xia Shuangshuang Xu Zifan's girlfriend? They just broke up.
Within hours, he had slept with Xia Shuangshuang. Whether Xia Shuangshuang was truly in love or just a gold digger, his behavior was despicable!
[At least Young Master Xu agreed not to discuss his relationships with his girlfriends, and he was open and honest, letting everyone take the photos and laugh at him. He didn't hide anything about the beginning or the breakup. Chairman Xu, on the other hand? He himself knew Dao's relationship wasn't honorable, right? Otherwise, why would he have warned Xia Shuangshuang for months not to talk about it? Even his nephew didn't know Dao, and Young Master Xu was always curious about who Xia Shuangshuang's sugar daddy was. Now that he knows Dao is his uncle, isn't that surprising? Unexpected?]
[ Chairman Xu is really something else. He bullies a woman relentlessly, first cutting her scenes and replacing her as a spokesperson, then issuing a breakup announcement to distance himself, and after being criticized himself, he took his anger out on Xia Shuangshuang by blacklisting her. Xia Shuangshuangmust have been incredibly unlucky to have dated such a scumbag; she's ruined her career and reputation.]
[Actually, I think Xia Shuangshuang and Xu Hao are a really good match. Don't be fooled by Xia Shuangshuang's attempts to whitewash her, okay? Have you forgotten all her past scandals? She's a total scumbag! A perfect match—a scumbag male supporting role scumbag.]
[Right, right, what are those people who sympathizewith Xia Shuangshuang thinking? Even though she cried her eyes out, no one said she didn't receive a breakup fee. Even if she's no longer in the entertainment industry, she still has more money than we'd earn in a lifetime, okay? Even if she really got dumped, she can still live a carefree life for the next few decades, maybe even find a younger guy!]
People's impression of Xu Hao is getting worse and worse. It's as if a powerful figure who was floating on clouds has suddenly fallen into a quagmire, covered in filth. Xu Corporation's public relations department can't come up with a good way to clear his name. Even if this wave of controversy passes, this will become a dark chapter in Xu Hao's history.
Xu Hao was in a terrible mood and didn't sleep all night because of this. He ordered the public relations department to suppress the heat as quickly as possible. So, Xu Corporation's public relations department spent a lot of money to buy dirt on several well-known celebrities from paparazzi and released it all in one day! Drug use, infidelity, domestic violence—it was dazzling. The gossip about Xu Haoand Xia Shuangshuang, which had already been digested, was pushed to the sidelines.
As for Xia Shuangshuang, Xu Hao had warned her before that if she dared to talk nonsense, he would make sure she couldn't stay in Capital City. Since she insisted on pulling the tiger's whiskers, he would show her what he was capable of!
Xu Hao had used countless methods, both overt and covert, to protect Xu Corporation Real Estate back then. However, once his position was secure, he rarely got angry or took action against anyone, let alone cared about someone as insignificant as Xia Shuangshuang. This time, his anger stemmed more from his own misjudgment. Both Xu Zifan and Xia Shuangshuang had escaped his control, and the fire he had suppressed for so long finally erupted at this moment, with Xia Shuangshuang becoming the most direct cannon fodder.
Xia Shuangshuang had just finished posting on hersocial media platform and was taking a nap when she was suddenly awakened by the sound of the door opening. She opened her eyes and listened carefully; there really was the sound of leather shoes walking on the floor outside. Terrified, her hair stood on end. She hurriedly jumped out of bed, locked the door, and then grabbed her phone to call the police. The footsteps outside grew louder, accompanied by rustling sounds. Xia Shuangshuang sat on the floor, hugging her legs tightly, her eyes fixed on the door, barely daring to breathe.
A dozen minutes later, the doorbell rang. "Ms. Xia? Are you there? We are the police."
Xia Shuangshuang was startled and realized that there were no more footsteps or other sounds. She stiffly got up and opened the door.