The question caused an uproar.
Everyone, from the staff to the reporters' temporary assistants, was shocked.
They only knew what had been exposed online. If the rumors were true, then Wei Yumeng and Qiu Zhun's relationship was definitely not ordinary.
Wei Yumeng rubbed her temples. She suspected that this reporter's entire attention was focused on this question, and all others were merely a prelude.
However, she hadn't expected that Zhuo Qi would know more details than she imagined.
Had Wen Xueshan told him everything?
Seeing Wei Yumeng remain silent, the reporter's expression became even more smug. "Mrs. Zhan? Is this question difficult for you? Or have we guessed something correctly?"
Only then did Wei Yumeng speak. "I'm just surprised that you know such things. Although I don't know how you obtained this information, are you really sure it's true? Or, before asking this question, did you consider the consequences of asking it?"
If Wei Yumeng admitted to the matter, it would only make things worse. But if she denied it, how many people would believe her?
She knew these people's nature well; if they didn't believe, no amount of explanation would help.
But to suppress this matter and completely shut them up, that was another story.
As expected, the reporter didn't seem to have considered this. Seeing Wei Yumeng's apparent nervousness, the reporter's expression grew smug.
"Mrs. Zhan, what do you mean?"
Wei Yumeng explained, "You should be well aware that the interpretation of events always lies with me. Your question just now involves quite a few people: my husband, Mr. Qiu Zhun, and Miss Wen Xueshan. You might think it's just one question, but if this false statement reaches their ears, can you bear the consequences that will arise?"
She deliberately sighed, "Of course, I might be the least concerned about this matter here, as I haven't done anything wrong. However, regarding the harm to my husband or the other two, I cannot guarantee they won't hold you accountable."
Wei Yumeng observed the reporter's changing expression, which was indeed not good.
Reporters today always held the power to ask questions, but no one considered the impact of their inquiries.
It was rare for someone like Wei Yumeng to directly point this out.
"Mrs. Zhan, you have a point..." the reporter said awkwardly.
Although she initially wanted the hottest scoop, she was ultimately no match for Zhan Mohan.
The thought of the potential risks if Wei Yumeng cleared the air was frightening.
Wei Yumeng's objective had been achieved, but she maliciously added, "However, what I've said might not be appropriate. After all, you are reporters. Since I agreed to the interview today, I should tell you the truth, don't you agree?"
Wei Yumeng's magnanimous explanation made the reporter feel even more uneasy.
The news had been obtained from an external source. If Wei Yumeng had something to hide, she wouldn't have responded so openly.
The reporter quickly said, "Mrs. Zhan, that question was just a submission we received through some channels. Mrs. Zhan has the right to choose whether to answer or not."
"Is that so?" Wei Yumeng nodded.
However, she knew that this was how she had truly gotten away with it.
Judging by the reporter's reaction, she probably wouldn't include that question in her report unless she really wanted to face trouble.
But it wasn't over yet. If it were only this, once the reporter realized, she might suspect she had been tricked.
Therefore, in the subsequent interview, Wei Yumeng explained the matter indirectly to the reporter.
"In short, I hope everyone will understand clearly through today's interview that the relationship between Mr. Qiu Zhun and myself is merely that of friends and business partners. Even when I introduced Mr. Qiu Zhun to Miss Wen Xueshan, it was only because I believed he was a truly excellent person. I believe you all have similar experiences; when you have good people around, you want to introduce them to your friends to create a happy union. Although there have been many twists and turns, I hope you will respect their relationship."
After the interview finally concluded, Wei Yumeng felt that this short hour and a half was more exhausting than a full day of work.
She had to remain vigilant, in case the reporters tried to trap her again.
Fortunately, after her warning, their questions became much more restrained.
But just as she was preparing to pack up and leave, someone suddenly burst into the interview scene.
Upon seeing the newcomer, Wei Yumeng was slightly taken aback. It was someone she had never expected.
Hua Yueling strode in.
What was she doing here?
Wei Yumeng had a bad premonition, as their last meeting had been extremely unpleasant.
"I'm sorry, I really couldn't stop her."
The security guard scratched his head in frustration. He never imagined this woman would threaten his life.
"Who are you? What are you doing here?" the reporter asked angrily. The interview hadn't gone as expected, and now someone was deliberately intruding.
"My name is Hua Yueling, and I used to be an employee of Zhan Group," Hua Yueling said, looking provocatively at Wei Yumeng. "Before this, I was fired by Zhan Group for a certain reason. I think you would be very interested to know."
Wei Yumeng frowned. She had just managed to stabilize the situation, and this Hua Yueling was clearly here to cause trouble.
Or perhaps Hua Yueling was being manipulated by Zhuo Qi, thus becoming his pawn.
Perhaps Zhuo Qi had anticipated that with Wei Yumeng's capabilities, she might completely control the interview. Therefore, a second plan was necessary to prevent her from whitewashing the public opinion he had created.
His objective had not yet been achieved, and he wouldn't allow such a thing to happen.
Without waiting for anyone's reaction, Hua Yueling began to speak on her own.
"Actually, I was always a rule-abiding employee with excellent performance at Zhan Group. I believed I had never broken any taboos of Zhan Group, and I had always dedicated my work to the company. Yet, I was still fired because I stumbled upon their 'good deeds'!"
Hua Yueling glared at Wei Yumeng resentfully. "I saw... I saw Wei Yumeng and Qiu Zhun together! They were incredibly intimate, as you can imagine!"