After suffering a setback from Meng Nianchu, Meng Rong had been more restrained around Meng Nianchu in the following days. She would only mutter a few sarcastic remarks behind her back to satisfy her vanity.
The gossip news about Mu Linfeng and Meng Rong had been around for several days, but he hadn't responded. Just as the heat of this news was gradually fading,
Suddenly, an article titled "Mu Linfeng Falls in Love with Another Woman and Frolics with Other Women in a Bar" rushed onto the front page, once again piquing the curiosity of netizens.
The accompanying picture in the article showed Mu Linfeng in the corner of a bar, hugging a gaudily dressed girl with ambiguous gestures. Moreover, the angle of the photo was clearly not a normal one. It was obvious that someone had secretly taken it and uploaded it to the Internet.
In an instant, netizens were talking in all directions, and the comments below the article were harsh and embarrassing.
"I'm afraid it's because Young Master Mu can't stand Meng Rong's temper that he's having an affair outside."
"Are they just a contract couple? I heard that the Mu family is preparing a major project recently. Could they be trying to attract attention at this time to increase their profit points and have more bargaining power with the other party?"
"Neither of them is a good person."
"The cheating man must die!"
In the imposing office building, Mu Longtian saw this article on the Internet. He was so angry that the veins on his forehead popped out. He grabbed the phone and called Mu Linfeng.
When this article was published, Mu Linfeng was sleeping soundly at home because of the carnival the night before. He received Mu Longtian's call and was inexplicably and urgently summoned to the company.
As soon as he entered the door, a thick stack of documents was suddenly thrown at him.
"I warned you not to cause trouble these days and to be more restrained. How did you still get photographed in such a compromising situation? What have you been doing!"
At first, seeing that the company's stock had risen due to the gossip article about Mu Linfeng and Meng Rong, Mu Longtian had planned not to respond for the time being, hoping to ride on this wave to reach new heights. Who would have thought that in just a few days, his son had been photographed fooling around with a woman, and all his plans had been ruined in an instant!
"Now it's good. The company's stock has been plummeting because of your promiscuous behavior, even faster than it rose before! Why did you have to cause trouble at this particular time!"
"Someone secretly photographed you with those dirty women, and now it's going crazy on the Internet!"
Mu Longtian put his hands on his hips, and his chest heaved violently due to his rapid breathing.
Mu Linfeng frowned tightly, and his face was also gloomy.
"Who took the photo?"
"I've already sent someone to investigate. Think about who you've offended recently. First, there's the gossip, and then there's the negative news. In just a few days, it will be the crucial moment when Mr. Zhang confirms the cooperation company. How could such a mistake happen!"
"Someone must be pulling the strings behind the scenes!"
Hearing Mu Longtian's last words, a person suddenly flashed through Mu Linfeng's mind.
Suddenly, the gossip about him and Meng Rong emerged, and then there was such intense attention to him just a few days before the cooperation negotiation. Who else could do such a thing?
He narrowed his eyes slightly, sighing that he had been too careless.
He had originally thought that the news about him and Meng Rong was just something made up by someone looking for attention. Since it hadn't affected him and had even helped the company's interests, he hadn't bothered to care and had just let it develop. After all, there were countless gossips about him, and he didn't care about this one.
Who would have expected that there was a bigger plot behind it.
Mu Linfeng's face became even more gloomy. He rushed out of the office and headed straight for the outside of the company. He got into his black BMW, stepped on the accelerator, and disappeared in a flash.
Taking a break in the lounge, Meng Nianchu lowered her eyes and looked at the latest email. She let out a soft "heh" and laughed.
The message in the email read:
Although you sent the information about the relationship between Meng Rong and Mu Linfeng anonymously, I still want to say thank you. The information you provided is very accurate. You can send me any information at any time in the future.
Meng Nianchu rubbed the side of her phone with her left index finger, and a hint of gloom flashed in her eyes. Then she deleted the email and turned off the phone screen.
At this moment, the door of the lounge was kicked open violently.
She looked up, and her wrist was grabbed by someone and forcibly pulled up.
Mu Linfeng's eyes were icy cold. "Did you do this?"
"Let go of me!" Meng Nianchu struggled hard but couldn't break free. She frowned tightly and met Mu Linfeng's gaze.
Mu Linfeng repeated his question again. "Did you do this?"
"What, are you upset because people are scolding you and now you're coming to me to vent your anger!"
Mu Linfeng tightened his grip on Meng Nianchu's wrist. "Meng Nianchu, have I been too lenient with you? You're getting too arrogant!"
He forcefully threw Meng Nianchu away.
Meng Nianchu staggered a few steps before she managed to stand still. Rubbing her red right wrist, she moved step by step towards the door. Leaning her back against the door of the lounge, she finally gained some confidence. She lifted her chin slightly, and her eyes were cold and distant.
"Can't you even stand being scolded for a while?"
"I knew it was you!"
Mu Linfeng gritted his teeth. "When did you become so shameless!"
Meng Nianchu sneered. "Compared to you stealing my husband's project idea, what I've done is just a drop in the bucket. If I'm shameless, what about you?"
Mu Linfeng flew into a rage and rushed forward.
Meng Nianchu immediately turned the doorknob and stepped outside. All the actors, big and small, were resting nearby. If Mu Linfeng made any move, they would all know.
"What's so good about Mu Junze that you have to treat me like this for him! Haven't I been good to you!"
Mu Linfeng knew very well that he couldn't cause any more trouble at this critical moment. He suppressed his anger forcefully, glared at Meng Nianchu, and the big hands hanging by his legs clenched into fists that creaked.
Meng Nianchu scanned the surroundings. Gradually, her eyes fell back on him, as cold as the ice in an ice cellar.
"If you dare to touch him again, I will never forgive you!"
As the last word fell, she turned around and stopped entangling with him.
Mu Linfeng watched Meng Nianchu's receding back. A fire burned in his chest, rushing straight to his head. The muscles on his face tightened, and the hatred in his eyes became even more intense.
This feud was officially on!
Meng Rong's arrogant and domineering personality had always been the subject of gossip. Once the scandalous photos of Mu Linfeng and a woman in the bar were spread, Meng Rong became the target of netizens' ridicule again.
The Meng family was also affected by this sudden turn of events and suffered a slight shock. The stock price dropped slightly, but compared to the Mu family, the loss was not too great.
After getting the news about the Meng family from Meng's mother, Meng Nianchu heaved a sigh of relief.
At least her father wasn't involved.
When Mu Junze came back from the company in the evening, Meng Nianchu had already returned to Shangting and even prepared a table full of delicious food.
It was rare for her to cook, and a fleeting look of surprise flashed in Mu Junze's eyes, but then his face returned to its usual cold expression.
Meng Nianchu enthusiastically served him a bowl of soup. "Drink more. It's good for your health."