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Recently, Xu Pandi has been quite busy. She’s been collecting evidence on Pinduoduo, investigating users who purchased counterfeit goods on the platform as supporting witnesses.
During Pinduoduo’s rapid expansion phase, numerous issues have surfaced, with many unethical merchants identified. Xu Pandi has amassed substantial evidence.
However, given the nature of business and Pinduoduo’s platform, even suing these merchants proves challenging to damage Pinduoduo’s reputation. Therefore, Xu Pandi’s strategy is to focus on Pinduoduo itself, scrutinizing its advertisements for violations.
In addition to challenging Pinduoduo’s false advertising, Xu Pandi has also decided to pursue charges of unfair competition and malicious price cutting.
Initial investigations reveal that prices on Pinduoduo are significantly lower than those on Taobao and Jingdong Typically, items costing three thousand yuan elsewhere are discounted by three to four hundred yuan on Pinduoduo.
These prices alone are sufficient evidence of Pinduoduo’s malicious competition.
The “Price Slashing” and group-buying models are the best proof.
Xu Pandi’s goal is to inflict heavy losses on Pinduoduo as much as possible.
However, as her investigation deepens, Xu Pandi can’t help but admire the effectiveness of the Price Slashing and group-buying models.
It seems Xu Mo likely used these tactics to drive explosive user growth, and it’s rumored that even Taobao and Jingdong have sensed the threat by now.
As she packs the collected materials into a briefcase to review them at home, a familiar voice suddenly interrupts her halfway.
“Fourth Sister!”
Xu Pandi turns around to see Xu Manni, her third elder sister, dressed in a flashy manner, apparently heading towards home as well.
Xu Manni has been away from Beijing recently, filming in Sichuan. Although she plays a supporting role, she seems very happy.
Being quite beautiful, Xu Manni has garnered a sizable following on Weibo and other platforms, with significant popularity.
“Xu Mo is causing trouble again?” Xu Manni approached and asked.
“Who else but him? He’s standing with Dad’s mistress, and Mom is almost driven crazy by him!” Xu Pandi expressed her indignation. “And that illegitimate daughter he wants to bring into the Xu family? How could Mom ever agree to that?”
“I heard from Eldest Sister and Second Sister, Xu Mo really doesn’t know when to stop!” Xu Manni seemed annoyed too.
“If I see him next time, I’ll definitely give him a good slap! Last time at Tsinghua University, he publicly slapped me in front of everyone. I won’t let it go lightly!” Xu Pandi’s tone was full of resentment.
“Let’s head back first. I’m anxious to visit Mom!” Xu Manni hadn’t been home for a while and was eager to return.
“Good! By the way, Junzhe has already joined Fengxiang Jewelry, working alongside Big Sister!” Xu Pandi exclaimed.
“I know! That’s great news!” Xu Manni nodded.
“Junzhe still owes me money! I hope he can make it big and surpass Xu Mo in one go! I really want to see what makes Xu Mo so formidable. Mom is right, his sense of superiority stems from that Pinduoduo or whatever it is. I’ve recently gathered a lot of information on Pinduoduo. He’s doomed!” Xu Pandi gritted her teeth.
“You’ve gathered a lot of information? What kind?” Xu Manni inquired.
“What kind of information? The kind that can sue Pinduoduo! He’s clearly engaged in unfair competition! I’m reaching out to Taobao and Jingdong, contacting their legal departments to sue Xu Mo together! If we succeed, he’ll suffer heavy losses!” Xu Pandi was determined.
“Did Mom ask you to do this?” Xu Manni asked.
“Exactly!” Xu Pandi nodded firmly. “Mom came back nearly furious and instructed me to gather materials immediately. I’ve collected quite a bit already! Just wait, we’ll soon see him regretting everything!”
“That’s good to hear!” Xu Manni smiled.
Lately, Xu Mo has indeed been increasingly lawless. Not only did he ruin Xu Junzhe’s company, causing them heavy losses, but he also nearly brought down Deverna.
The recent chaos at home is all because of Xu Mo. If they can give him a taste of his own medicine, Xu Manni is more than willing.
“Let’s go back! I really miss Mom!” Xu Manni said, picking up her pace.
Without further ado, they hurried home together.
When they returned home, they quickly noticed another person there besides Xu Xuehui. Who else could it be?
She had come up from Xiahai City to see Mom.
Xu Xuehui had been absent for a while, not attending to family matters or participating in group chats. She was busy with school every day and had reportedly moved out, no longer living with the Xu family in Xiahai City. People hadn’t seen her for two to three months.
This time, Xu Xuehui looked particularly worn out, with hollow eyes and a vacant gaze. She hadn’t bothered with makeup, sitting in the living room staring at photographs.
“Sister, why did you come up?” Xu Manni and Xu Pandi asked eagerly, somewhat surprised.
But Xu Xuehui didn’t even look at them, as if she hadn’t heard their questions at all, offering no response.
“Sister?” Xu Pandi asked, puzzled.
Xu Xuehui then turned to look at them, took a deep breath, and gestured towards the sofa opposite. “Sit down! Mom’s in her own room!”
“Sister, what’s wrong with you? Did you go see Xu Mo again?” Xu Pandi asked in surprise, noticing her listless appearance.
After setting down her backpack, Xu Xuehui walked over and sat opposite her, pouring herself a cup of tea and taking a sip.
She had a reason for asking this. Every time Xu Xuehui saw Xu Mo, she seemed quite disheartened.
Thinking seriously, the reason for the recent turmoil in the family over the past two years, the suffocating pressure, was all because of his mischievous behavior.
If not for him, the family would definitely be fine.
“None of that! You sit down first! Mom will come down in a moment!” Xu Xuehui replied impatiently, still looking at the photos in her hand.
As Xu Xuehui spoke, Xie Bingyan’s figure appeared on the second floor. She walked down towards them, her face pale but her eyes simmering with endless fury.
“Mom, are you okay?” Xu Manni exclaimed anxiously as soon as she saw her.
Xie Bingyan didn’t respond, instead sitting down beside Xu Xuehui and glaring at Xu Pandi.
Seeing her mother’s demeanor, Xu Pandi couldn’t help but be surprised. “Mom! What’s wrong? By the way, I’ve gathered a lot of evidence against Xu Mo and Pinduoduo this time for unfair competition. There shouldn’t be any problems! I’ve also obtained evidence of counterfeit and fake products, which will definitely cost him a lot of money!”
“Furthermore, our law firm has already contacted the legal departments of Taotao and Goudong. They are also gathering evidence of Pinduoduo’s unfair competition. As long as we have sufficient evidence, we will file the lawsuit immediately!”
Xu Pandi beamed with happiness, hoping to share the joy with Xie Bingyan.
However, after Xu Pandi finished speaking, Xie Bingyan showed no sign of happiness. Instead, she continued to stare at her intensely, her eyes blazing with anger.
Xu Pandi felt uneasy under her mother’s gaze and asked with slight surprise, “Mom, what’s wrong with you? Why are you staring at me like that?”
Xie Bingyan remained silent.
Beside her, Xu Xuehui sighed heavily and handed a stack of photos to Xu Pandi. “These were sent by Xu Mo. Take a look!”
Xu Pandi, surprised, reached out and glanced at them.
Then, with a quick flip…
Her face turned pale in an instant, eyes widened in shock.
Suddenly, the air in the room grew heavy, and the entire living room fell into a silence so profound that one could hear a pin drop.