In just half a day, Fang Xun had managed to get the media to take down the initial articles and news.
However, the scandal spread faster than he had anticipated. Blocking the source of the information was no longer enough.
Topics about Wei Yumeng and Chai Yanyu, a rumored couple, had even appeared on Tieba and Weibo, garnering hundreds of thousands of fans.
Seeing this, Zhan Mohan's brow furrowed deeper. It seemed impossible to control the direction of public opinion any longer. To deal with this, he would have to approach it from a different angle.
"Right, Fang Xun, do you have any leads on who is behind these media outlets?"
Fang Xun shook his head. "I've questioned them. The situation is almost the same for every media outlet. They only received anonymous submissions, and I had someone check the email. The email account was a disposable one bought online, so there's nothing we can trace."
Zhan Mohan felt a headache coming on. This matter was proving to be far more difficult to resolve than he had imagined.
With all leads exhausted here, he could do nothing else.
He clenched his fist, determined to get to the bottom of this no matter what.
Wei Yumeng was also having a difficult time. She never imagined that one day after work, she would be surrounded by so many reporters.
"Ms. Wei, what are your thoughts on the scandal with Mr. Chai?"
"Currently, you and Mr. Chai as a CP have become the new internet hot topic among young people. What are your thoughts on this matter?"
Wei Yumeng felt overwhelmed. The reporters had her completely surrounded, making escape impossible.
Seeing the situation, Wu Yi mobilized the entire security department of Feng Corporation to rescue Wei Yumeng from the reporters' encirclement.
"Ms. Wei, are you alright?"
Wei Yumeng's head ached. How had things escalated to this point?
The security guard managing the company's back door rushed over. "Ms. Wei, the reporters have also surrounded the company's back door."
Wei Yumeng felt a surge of anger. These reporters were going too far, completely disrupting her life.
Just then, Wu Yi spoke up. "Ms. Wei, I have an idea. Our figures are similar, so let's swap clothes. I'll pretend to be you and lead them away, and then you can leave."
"This would be too much trouble for you." Wei Yumeng frowned, worried about Wu Yi's safety with so many reporters outside.
"Ms. Wei, this is the only way now. Don't worry, their target is you. Once they realize they've mistaken me for you, they won't do anything to me."
Wei Yumeng thought for a moment and then sighed. "Alright, I'll trouble you then."
As she spoke, she looked at the two bodyguards beside them. "You two are responsible for ensuring her safety. Nothing must happen to her."
The two bodyguards nodded, and Wei Yumeng went to change with Wu Yi.
Sure enough, when Wu Yi, wearing Wei Yumeng's clothes, walked out the back door, all the reporters were drawn to her.
Wei Yumeng, fully disguised, took advantage of the reporters' distraction and slipped out of Feng Corporation.
It wasn't until she was far from Feng Corporation that Wei Yumeng dared to remove her mask and take a breath. She wondered how Wu Yi was faring.
Just as Wei Yumeng was beginning to relax, she encountered a scholarly-looking man. He stared at Wei Yumeng for a long time, making her feel uneasy.
As Wei Yumeng prepared to leave, the man called out to her.
"Are you Ms. Wei Yumeng?"
Upon hearing her name, Wei Yumeng paused, then turned to look at him. "I am. May I ask who you are?"
The man handed her a business card. "I am a director from Tengfei Film and Television. My name is Su Boyang. You should have heard of me."
Wei Yumeng was taken aback. She had indeed heard of this director. He was renowned in the entertainment industry, having directed many international blockbusters.
He was even jokingly referred to in the industry as someone whose works were guaranteed to be masterpieces.
"Director Su, it's a pleasure to meet you." Wei Yumeng's attitude softened considerably. Knowing he wasn't a suspicious person, she no longer regarded him with suspicion.
"Could we find a place to talk?" Su Boyang suggested.
Wei Yumeng nodded. "I know a coffee shop nearby. What do you think?"
"Whatever you prefer," he replied.
The two then went to a nearby coffee shop. Wei Yumeng didn't think much of it.
Feng Corporation had invested in film and television projects in the past, so Wei Yumeng assumed he might be looking for an investor.
Once they were seated, Su Boyang spoke first. "Actually, I was planning to go to Feng Corporation to find you. I didn't expect to meet you here."
Wei Yumeng was still a little confused. "Director Su, are you looking to collaborate with us on a film project?"
Su Boyang waved his hand. "No, not exactly. I'm planning to produce a romantic film. The script is finalized, and we're now in the casting stage. However, I haven't found a suitable candidate. But when I saw your news, I knew you were the heroine I was looking for."
Wei Yumeng could hardly believe her ears. Su Boyang wanted her to be the lead actress in his film. It seemed too unbelievable.
"Mr. Su, I am not an actress, nor do I understand acting. I'm afraid I won't be able to fulfill the role."
But Su Boyang was not willing to give up easily. "Actually, the setting for our heroine is very close to your own personality. I believe you only need to act according to the story's plot, and it will be enough."
"But Director, I don't think I can take on this role." Wei Yumeng felt awkward. She had never participated in any acting since childhood, let alone starred in a movie.
"Ms. Wei, you can think about it. You don't need to give me an answer right away." Su Boyang, seemingly unwilling to hear Wei Yumeng's refusal, stood up after only a short while. "Ms. Wei, I will keep the leading lady position open for you. I hope you will seriously consider my proposal today."
After speaking, Su Boyang nodded to Wei Yumeng as a farewell and left without looking back.
He left behind a troubled Wei Yumeng, who found herself in a field she had never ventured into before.
Su Boyang's offer to keep the leading lady position for Wei Yumeng seemed like an invitation for her decision, but it also carried an unspoken threat. Wei Yumeng directly linked the offer to the feasibility of the film's production.
She looked at Su Boyang's business card in her hand and sighed again. "I still need to find a way to politely refuse this."