Chapter 57: I Knew You Before the Rumors

Lu Yu genuinely didn’t believe it. If Jiang Mi really had such significant backing, why did she sign with a small, exploitative company, and why didn’t anyone help clear her name when she was being blacklisted online?

Lu Yu, feeling distressed, decided to look into her connections to see if she could help.

After hanging up, Jiang Mi didn’t check the trending topics again but went downstairs to freshen up.

In the living room, Jiang’s father was sitting on the sofa, furiously poking at his phone.

Jiang Mi found it amusing. “Dad, what are you doing?”

Jiang’s father looked up at her with a glare and continued to poke at his phone, looking as if he wished he could shatter the screen.

Curious, Jiang Mi leaned over to see what was going on. She saw her father was arguing with a troll online.

Unfortunately, an older person couldn’t keep up with the energy of young trolls; while the troll had sent three or four replies, her father had managed to respond with only one.

Jiang Mi was somewhat surprised. In the original story, Jiang’s father was depicted as a stern, old-fashioned CEO. Now, he seemed a bit childish and even somewhat endearing.

Seeing Jiang Mi’s smile, Jiang’s father felt a bit embarrassed and snorted. “Laugh, laugh, laugh. Do you have the nerve to laugh? Look at how you’re being blacklisted online.”

Jiang Mi wasn’t upset at all. Instead, she felt warmed by his concern.

When the original character was first blacklisted, Jiang’s father’s blood pressure had spiked. As a father, he couldn’t bear to see his beloved daughter being insulted online. He immediately arranged for a PR team to clear her name and planned to take legal action against the trolls.

But the original character’s manager and Bai Ruoruo had convinced her that being blacklisted could lead to becoming a bigger star, and she had stubbornly refused her father’s help, wanting to prove herself worthy of Shen Mingxuan on her own.

In the end, her stubbornness not only ruined her reputation but also hurt her father’s feelings.

Jiang Mi could easily handle this issue on her own, but…

She sat next to her father, softening her voice and acting coy. “Dad, those people online are deliberately blacklisting me. Can you help me out?”

Jiang’s father was taken aback and incredulous. “Aren’t you the one who likes being blacklisted, saying that being blacklisted is a way to become famous?”

Jiang Mi smiled innocently. “I was deceived by my manager and Bai Ruoruo. Gege Gu has already educated me. Dad, please don’t scold me anymore.”

“Gege Gu?” Jiang’s father’s attention was immediately caught by this.

Jiang Mi’s eyes curved into a smile. Just as she was about to respond, she noticed the handsome man standing at the corner of the stairs.

Gu Chuan smiled with the corners of his lips turned up.

Caught red-handed trying to shift the blame, Jiang Mi tried to stay calm and collected, saying, “Ahem, Dad, please help me out.”

Seeing his daughter finally asking for his help, Jiang’s father was elated.

He had been itching to take action against the trolls who had been attacking his daughter for so long.

He immediately contacted the PR team, collected evidence of the slander, and investigated the trolls. He packaged everything and handed it over to the legal team, ensuring that no one would escape!

After making arrangements, Jiang’s father wasn’t satisfied and asked for the group’s official Weibo account.

【Jiang Group V: @Jiang Mi’s Capital is Her Own Father!】

This Weibo post immediately soared to the top of the trending list, showcasing what real capital looked like.

Netizens and Jiang Mi’s fans were stunned. Before they could react, Jiang Mi quickly commented on the post.

【Jiang Mi V: My Capital Daddy~】

After posting, Jiang Mi quickly got up and ran. By the time the middle-aged CEO refreshed his screen and saw the “Capital Daddy” comment, his blood pressure shot up again.

“Jiang Mi!”

But Jiang Mi was already in Gu Chuan’s arms, waving at her father from the corner of the stairs and quickly pushing Gu Chuan into her room.

Gu Chuan pinched the girl’s cute nose, a smile of indulgence on his lips. “What should you call me?”

Jiang Mi blinked her beautiful eyes and mischievously said, “You’re also my Capital Daddy~”

In the central office building of the prime district.

Renting a single office space costs hundreds of thousands per year.

Yet Gu Chuan had gifted her an entire floor.

Such a generous gesture was indeed worthy of being her Capital Daddy.

Gu Chuan looked at the girl’s pretty and mischievous face, his gaze growing deeper and darker. His voice was husky and low. “Baby, are you trying to seduce me?”

Jiang Mi wanted to deny it immediately; she was just joking, not seducing him.

But then she remembered a famous question: why do men like to be called Daddy in bed?

Jiang Mi’s face flushed red, and she glanced up at Gu Chuan’s dark, piercing eyes, instinctively wanting to escape.

But Gu Chuan’s strong, dry hand held her waist tightly, pressing her against the door as his forceful and domineering kiss descended.

Soft, charming moans escaped her lips.

She was drawn further into the entanglement.

She didn’t know how much time had passed.

Jiang Mi’s fair face was completely flushed. She awkwardly pushed Gu Chuan’s chest, straightened herself, and moved a little away from him.

Gu Chuan exhaled deeply, his voice extremely hoarse. “There are two parties behind this: the previous company and Bai Ruoruo.”

Jiang Mi was taken aback but not surprised.

If Bai Ruoruo wasn’t stirring up trouble, she wouldn’t be Bai Ruoruo.

As for the previous company, it seemed they still held a grudge from when she acted foolishly, which led them to dismiss her so lightly.

In that case…

They needed to be corrected.

Although the best time to dispel rumors is within the golden three hours, Jiang Mi clearly wasn’t in a hurry.

She just interacted a bit on Weibo with the Jiang Group’s account and let the public opinion ferment.

Meanwhile, the executives of the previous company were in an urgent discussion.

“Chairman, Jiang Mi really is the daughter of the Jiang Group. Should we continue with our plan?”

The chairman cautiously asked, “Does Jiang Mi have any leverage against us?”

The subordinate immediately shook his head. “It’s impossible. Their lawyers have only threatened us with harsh treatment and demanded compensation. We have recorded all the videos.”

“Good. With this video, we’re in an invincible position.”

“But what if we anger the Jiang family?”

“The Jiang family is a major conglomerate. If they were to argue with a small company like ours, it would be beneath them. To save face, they will likely choose to compromise.”

The weak always receive sympathy from the strong.

If Jiang Mi were truly a newcomer with no background, the public would assume the company was guilty and had to compensate her.

But now, backed by the Jiang Group, it appeared as if the Jiang family was bullying them into compensation.

The same situation had a completely different significance when the identity changed.

Such is human nature.

After breakfast, Jiang Mi and Gu Chuan went together to the recording studio.

As soon as they arrived, Lu Yu rushed over, her energetic and cute face showing both excitement and concern.

“Mimi, so your Capital Daddy is your real dad. Ah, why didn’t you say so earlier?”

“Now you know.”

“Ah, we’ll discuss this later.”

Lu Yu approached Jiang Mi, looking worried.

“Originally, you and your dad publicly acknowledged your relationship on Weibo, and netizens were praising you for not using family connections to clear your name and not revealing your status as a wealthy daughter. They were praising you for clearing your name through the dating show on your own.”

“But suddenly, a batch of trolls started accusing you of flaunting wealth, being arrogant, looking down on the poor, and even pressuring the previous company for compensation. They’re saying you’re being too overbearing and that the Jiang Group is using its power to oppress others. Many people have started to boycott your family’s businesses.”

“This kind of slander needs to be cleared up quickly, or else…”

Lu Yu was interrupted by Jiang Mi’s sudden question. “Do you believe in me?”

Lu Yu was stunned. “Shouldn’t I?”

She knew Jiang Mi as beautiful, clear-headed, independent, and strong.

Not the wealthy, pretentious, arrogant, and vicious heiress described in online rumors.

So, shouldn’t she believe?

Jiang Mi smiled, her eyes sparkling with a hint of mischief. “Thank you. Let me tell you a secret.”

Lu Yu, intrigued, asked, “What is it?”

Jiang Mi looked up and saw Bai Ruoruo approaching with a joyful expression.

“Actually, instead of posting a clarification on Weibo, I prefer to hold a Bai Ruoruo press conference.”