AWB Chapter 19 The Battle Between Truth and Deception
Chapter 19 The Battle Between Truth and Deception
On what seemed like an ordinary workday, the company entrance was unusually bustling, like a hornet's nest that had been stirred up. A group of reporters, like cats that had smelled fish, crowded there in droves, all their cameras and recording equipment pointed at the company gate. The scene was so grand that one might mistake it for the arrival of an international superstar.
Li Yuan appeared with her confident stride, and the reporters, as if injected with adrenaline, flashed their cameras incessantly, almost blinding her.
"President Li, how did you become famous and successful?" a reporter shouted.
Before Li Yuan could answer, another reporter asked sarcastically, "Was it through improper means?" This question was like a bomb, causing an uproar in the crowd.
Then another troublemaker shouted, "Is it to give the client drinks or something?"
Li Yuan was completely stunned. What was going on here? She felt like she'd been swept into a foggy forest by a tornado, utterly bewildered. After finally squeezing through the frenzied reporters, she stormed into the company, plopped down in her office chair, and pulled out her phone. What she saw nearly made her lungs explode with rage. The internet was flooded with news about her achieving success through illicit means; the words were like a swarm of vengeful little devils, tearing her once-beautiful image to shreds.
Li Yuan was furious, but she wasn't one to be easily defeated. After calming down, she began to ponder what was going on. After much thought, she felt there was definitely something fishy going on. So, she started an investigation, and what she discovered was shocking: it was her despicable ex-husband, Wang Qiang, and her former mother-in-law who were behind it all. This bizarre mother and son had come up with such a despicable scheme to get revenge on her.
The press conference was packed with people; all the major media outlets were there, eager to see how this farce would unfold. Li Yuan, dressed in a well-tailored business suit, gracefully walked onto the stage; her presence was commanding.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I am not here today to listen to your unfounded accusations, but to tell you the truth." Li Yuan's voice was clear and powerful, echoing throughout the entire venue.
“Some people say I got to my position through improper means, that I drank with clients or something, which is utter nonsense. I was appointed president by my father, and there are company documents and records to prove it. When we discuss cooperation with partners, we do so in the office or in a proper restaurant, in a proper and respectable manner. It's not like what some people imagine, involving all sorts of shady stuff.”
The reporters in the audience began to whisper among themselves, some showing surprise, while others still looked skeptical.
"Don't you believe me? Let me tell you how we negotiated the cooperation. Take that big client we met last time, for example. It's a huge company, and their manager was very serious. We met in a private room at a high-end restaurant. I brought my team, and we prepared a detailed proposal in advance. We talked from morning till afternoon, focusing on business details, market analysis, cost budgets, and expected returns. There was no time for drinking! Besides, the client was a professional and didn't buy into that kind of talk. We were able to reach an agreement in the end because of our strength and sincerity."
"Let me tell you about when we were discussing cooperation in the office. The atmosphere was as tense as the college entrance examination hall. Every member of our team was full of energy, showcasing our products and solutions, and engaging in back-and-forth discussions with the other party. At that time, we were only thinking about how to close the deal and how to make both parties benefit. We didn't have time to think about any underhanded tricks."
"I just don't understand why some people like to fabricate these rumors out of thin air. Oh, I know, it must be those people who are incompetent but jealous of others. They're like rats hiding in dark corners, unable to bear seeing others do well, so they come out to sabotage."
At this moment, a reporter raised his hand and asked, "President Li, why did your ex-husband and ex-mother-in-law do this?"
Li Yuan sneered, "Hmph, that's a long story. My ex-husband and I divorced because he was lazy and only knew how to eat, drink, and have fun all day. My mother-in-law also doted on him and thought it was all my fault. After the divorce, they held a grudge and came up with this dirty trick to ruin my reputation. But they don't know that I, Li Yuan, am not so easy to bully."
"And those who spread rumors, think about it carefully. You blindly follow the crowd without any investigation. Is that fair to me? You're helping those bad people and hurting an innocent person. How would you feel if you were wronged like this in the future?"
Li Yuan's words made the atmosphere somewhat heavy. However, many reporters also began to reflect, realizing that they might have been too impulsive.
"I've made everything clear here today. I hope everyone will respect the facts and not easily believe those rumors in the future. I will continue to run the company well and prove my abilities with my actions. Those who want to bring me down, just wait and see. I, Li Yuan, will not be defeated by you." After saying this, Li Yuan confidently walked off the stage, leaving a group of thoughtful reporters behind.
Since then, public opinion has slowly shifted. More and more people have begun to believe in and support Li Yuan. Li Yuan, in turn, has worked even harder, determined to make the company thrive and silence those who had previously slandered her. She shines like a brilliant star in the business world, radiating her own light, and no matter how many dark clouds try to obscure her view, she can break through the darkness and illuminate the path ahead.
At the company, Li Yuan began to reorganize internally, determined to prevent similar incidents from happening again. She told her employees, "We must do our jobs well and not be affected by those rumors from the outside world. We must work together as a cohesive team to resist those malicious attacks." The employees were very supportive; they became more united and their work efficiency increased.
Li Yuan also communicated with each of her partners individually to explain the situation. Those partners who knew Li Yuan expressed their support and condemned those who spread rumors. One partner's CEO smiled and said to Li Yuan, "Little Li, we all know your character. We don't believe those rumors at all. Just do your job well, and we'll continue to cooperate happily."
Li Yuan's life gradually returned to normal, but this experience made her stronger and more mature. She knew that in this complex society, there would always be people who wanted to trip you up, but as long as you acted uprightly, you wouldn't be afraid of those unhealthy trends. Like a brave warrior, she forged ahead on the battlefield of business, continuing her journey towards success.
Days passed, and the company thrived under Li Yuan's leadership. New projects were launched one after another, and the company's performance soared. Li Yuan frequently appeared at various business events, always becoming the center of attention, but this time it was because of her ability and charm, not those pointless rumors.
On one occasion, Li Yuan spoke as a guest at a business forum. She shared her entrepreneurial experience and her experience in dealing with the rumors. The audience listened attentively, frequently bursting into enthusiastic applause.
"Everyone, on the road to business, we will encounter many difficulties and challenges, sometimes even malicious attacks. But we must not be afraid; we must face them bravely and use our wisdom and strength to solve problems. Like this rumor incident, although it was troublesome, it also helped me grow a lot. I hope everyone can forge ahead on their own path and not be defeated by those small setbacks."
Li Yuan's words were like a spring breeze, blowing into everyone's hearts. She exemplified true success through her actions—not just in professional achievements, but also in resilience and courage in the face of adversity. She has become a role model for many young people, inspiring them to strive hard on their own life paths.