She looked at him with eyes full of adoration and said. “Husband, you’re the best and the most powerful person. I believe in you.”

Shen Xiuqi smiled at her words, and they instantly brightened his previously gloomy expression. He reached out and affectionately rubbed Su Yaya’s head, teasing her like a cat. “So obedient.”

Meanwhile, Assistant Chen quickly organized an investigation following Shen Xiuqi’s instructions. Their actions were swift; in less than an hour, they discovered that An Yuting was the mastermind behind the smear campaign. They also managed to block numerous accounts responsible for the abusive comments, deleting all the negative remarks directed at Su Yaya. The trending hashtag #SuYayaGetOutOfTheEntertainmentCircle was removed as well. They arranged for others to post supportive comments, effectively guiding the public’s sentiment and attitude.

At the same time, Wang Wenhao’s Yonrong Food Company issued an official statement on their blog.

Yonrong Food Company: The CEO of our company, Wang Wenhao, and Miss Su Yaya are old classmates. Miss Su Yaya has accepted to star in our toffee advertisement based on her own talents and abilities. Our company will pursue legal action against all inappropriate comments that twist the truth or slander our CEO, Wang Wenhao, and our brand representative, Miss Su Yaya.

As soon as the statement was released, many netizens flocked to Weibo to express their support.

Snow Days Is the Most Beautiful: Yes, I wholeheartedly support suing those people spreading nonsense and slandering others!

Mommy Mommy Coax: Support +1

Dreaming Little Pig: Support +10086

Really Love You: Am I the only one who noticed the most important part of this statement? Su Yaya and Wang Wenhao are classmates! Were they in elementary school, junior high, or college?

Tang Tang Likes to Eat Sugar: I think they were classmates in elementary school.

When I Smile, You Can See My Teeth But Not My Eyes: Definitely middle school.

Misssumeiqi: I believe they were college classmates.

As the discussion continued, the focus shifted, with everyone speculating about what kind of classmates the two were.

A few minutes later, Yan Junyi updated his Weibo.

Actor Yan Junyi: I want to clarify that Miss Su Yaya and I grew up as neighbors. When she went to the audition that day, we happened to meet and exchanged a few words. After the audition ended, it was quite late, and I saw Su Yaya waiting for her car by the side of the road, so I offered to give her a ride home. That’s why there’s a photo of my car parked in front of her place—not because she was trying to cling to me or anything like that.

As soon as he posted this statement, Yan Junyi’s Weibo was inundated with comments from fans.

Baby Yan Loves Me the Most: Oh, so they’re actually neighbors! That’s good to know; you almost scared me to death!

Brother Yan and I Are a Destined Match: It’s nothing since they’re neighbors. Everyone, just look at my username!

Brother Yan is the Most Popular and We Are the Closest: Neighbor? Move aside! Let me through!

Red Flower Red Flower: Brother Yan is so warm and kind. He offered to give his neighbor a ride home but got framed instead. I fully support Brother Yan!

Call Me When It’s Dark: Hasn’t anyone noticed? Brother Yan is a handsome guy, and Su Yaya is a beautiful girl. It’s no surprise that good-looking people have been together since childhood. I want a neighbor like that too!

xxxx: +1

xxx: +10086

……

Yan Junyi sat on the sofa, reading and re-reading the statement he had just typed. His gaze lingered on the final sentence—”nor did she want to hang on to me.”

As he reflected on those words, a deep sigh escaped him. He had actually hoped she would want to lean on him, but unfortunately, she didn’t!

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