Shengshi Group.
After ending his conversation with Xiao Yanzhi, Sheng Shuocheng told Zhang Yi to immediately draft a group announcement revealing that Jiang Li was his biological daughter. He told Zhang Yi to get it done right away, as quickly as possible.
After listening attentively to Sheng Shuocheng's instructions, Zhang Yi was silent for a couple of seconds before slowly saying, "Mr. Sheng, are you sure you want to issue a group announcement at this moment? Isn't it a bit impulsive?"
Over the years, Shengshi Group had always adhered to a low - key philosophy, operating steadily and solidly without showing off. This was also Sheng Shuocheng's consistent style.
Now that Jiang Li was in such a difficult situation, if the company stepped in, it might very well push the entire group into the spotlight.
As the director's assistant and his confidant for many years, Zhang Yi had carefully analyzed the possible impacts of this move. "If we come out to clarify now, it may fuel the public opinion even more. By then, not only Miss Jiang but also the group's stock market may fluctuate."
"So what's your suggestion?"
Zhang Yi thought for a moment and proposed a more official measure. "First, we can buy media support to create hype for other industry topics and divert the public's attention. Second, we can send lawyer's letters one by one to those who fabricated the rumors..."
"Unnecessary." Sheng Shuocheng raised his hand, interrupting the rest of Zhang Yi's plan. "These methods are too slow, and they only treat the symptoms, not the root cause. It's better to just issue an announcement."
Zhang Yi was stunned for a moment and didn't understand.
"Xiao Zhang, you've been with me for many years. You know me well. You know I like to keep a low profile and don't like to show off."
"Yes."
Sheng Shuocheng rarely smoked. At this moment, he took out his long - unused cigarette case, pulled out a cigarette, and smiled at Zhang Yi. "But it's okay to go a little crazy for my daughter once in a while, right?"
He paused for a moment and said slowly, "For the past twenty - odd years, I've let my daughter down. I failed to protect her. Now that she's back in the Sheng family, I can't bear to let her face any more criticism or hardships."
"She is my daughter. She should never have been in such a situation, and no one should have smeared and insulted her with such words."
"I'm her father. I must do everything I can to protect my daughter as long as I'm still alive."
Zhang Yi was silent for a while and instantly understood.
He was Sheng Shuocheng, the chairman of Shengshi Group, a powerful and wealthy tycoon, but he was also a father.
A father who wanted to protect his daughter.
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Shengshi Group's announcement came out quickly.
[Recently, Mr. Sheng Shuocheng, the chairman of Shengshi Group, has recognized his beloved daughter, Ms. Jiang Li. Currently, there have been some acts of smearing and spreading rumors about Ms. Jiang Li in society. Our company will intensify the investigation. We will dismiss the internal employees who fabricated the rumors and hand them over to the public security organs. If such incidents occur in the future, our company will directly pursue legal liability. Thank you all for your attention to this matter.]
This short announcement was like a huge wave on the sea, shocking everyone.
Not only in the entertainment industry but also in the business world, it caused an earthquake - level sensation.
No one could believe that this actress with such a poor reputation was actually Sheng Shuocheng's long - lost daughter.
Many netizens immediately jumped out, saying that the chairman of Shengshi Group must have been bewitched. Maybe he just recognized her as a god - daughter temporarily to suppress the hype.
However, many industry insiders said that Sheng Shuocheng had rarely shown up in person in recent years and was reluctant to be in the public eye. It was even more unlikely that he would do something as absurd as recognizing a god - daughter at this age. Therefore, the authenticity of this announcement could be confirmed.
The paternity test report subsequently released by the company directly slapped everyone in the face.
An announcement and a paternity test report easily made it onto the hot search in a short time, with the title "Jiang Li's True Identity Revealed".
The direction of public opinion changed surprisingly quickly:
"Jiang Li has really been hiding her identity well. She's actually Sheng Shuocheng's daughter!"
"Now the truth is out. She's the daughter of a wealthy family. Why would she need to cheat you out of a few movie tickets? Some paranoid netizens are just being too absurd."
"Where's that so - called internal employee of Shengshi Group who claimed that Jiang Li was the prospective daughter - in - law of the Sheng family? Come out and give us an explanation!"
"Absurd. That's her own brother. There's a limit to making up stories."
It was only then that people noticed that the account that claimed to be an "internal employee of Shengshi Group" had silently deleted the relevant information and even canceled the account.
The truth was self - evident. The true fans of Jiang Li, who had been suppressed for a long time, finally jumped out, overjoyed and crying.
"Our Lili finally got the female lead's script! Do those who used to scold and slander her feel embarrassed now?"
"She never defended herself against misunderstandings, but that's definitely not an excuse for you to bully her."
"Silence doesn't mean she has nothing to say. Those trolls, stop now. Don't forget who's backing up our Lili!"
As a result, most of the scolding and rumors subsided. Then another hot search emerged.
Previously, Sheng Jingxi had registered a Weibo account. Since he had won numerous awards and was an international platinum racing driver, many fans in the racing circle had followed him.
He often posted photos of scenery or trophies. But today, he suddenly posted a Weibo:
"Let me introduce my sister, @Jiang Li."
This move directly caused a huge stir in the entire racing circle.
No one expected that this racing prince would suddenly have a sister. So his comment section was almost flooded by his racing friends.
"You're so lucky to have such a beautiful sister. I'm jealous!"
"Congratulations. The sister - loving Sheng Jingxi finally has a sister. Bring your sister out to play racing in the future. I'll reserve the passenger seat for your sister."
Sheng Jingxi replied to this comment, "Don't try to lead my sister astray. She's very well - behaved."
Passers - by quickly discovered this interaction and were as jealous as if they had eaten lemons. They all wished they could be Jiang Li and experience the favor of such a brother.
Jiang Li's fans were in tears, excited and happy for her.
"No one will dare to bully my wife in the future! My wife will be a beloved daughter of a wealthy family from now on. I love her even more!"
"Finally! Our Lili finally has someone to back her up. Old fans are shedding tears of relief."
"I believe that with her family's company, Lili's bipolar disorder will get better soon. She'll never be alone again. Please be happier from now on!"