As they say, “no picture, no truth.” Along with the text description, the article even included several photos to add credibility.

There were images of Qin Mingyuan appearing on the set during the filming of Winter Sun and pictures of Liang Zichen and Yun Yuexian chatting happily on set.

There were also entrance photos of the three of them attending the banquet last night, and a noticeably lower-quality photo from inside the venue. In that picture, the three of them were standing together, with Yun Yuexian positioned closer to the middle, looking somewhat at a loss. Qin Mingyuan and Liang Zichen stood facing each other, and there did seem to be a bit of a tense atmosphere between them.

Other than the fact that Qin Mingyuan’s face wasn’t clearly visible in any of the photos, the rest were quite clear. Paired with the explanatory text, it sparked the imagination.

The account that posted the article vividly described how President Qin of the Qin Corporation’s pursuit of Yun Yuexian was no secret among the wealthy circles. Allegedly, Qin Mingyuan frequently visited the set and provided resources.

Unfortunately, Yun Yuexian was said to be quite firm in his principles and refused despite the temptation, though Qin Mingyuan had been relentless in his pursuit.

As for Liang Zichen and Yun Yuexian, they reportedly became good friends while filming, with some rumors suggesting a vague romantic involvement. Whether they were actually together or not, the author wasn’t sure.

The article also mentioned that during the charity gala last night, both Qin and Liang bought expensive jewelry for Yun Yuexian. There was an internal list from the event, and it was confirmed that they indeed made purchases.

Of course, whether Yun Yuexian accepted the gifts was unclear, but based on his character, it was speculated that he probably didn’t.

The author spoke so confidently, as if they had seen it all firsthand.

Normally, no one would believe such baseless gossip, but since the article was written so convincingly and the photos did seem to suggest something, it made people wonder.

When someone questioned the authenticity of the story in the comments, the author firmly replied with two words: “Guaranteed authentic.”

Well, here’s the thing—most of the things they exposed were indeed true. But who Qin Mingyuan had pursued in the past really had nothing to do with Qin Mingyuan now.

Gossip about the wealthy has always excited the public, and with two of the involved individuals being celebrities, the buzz quickly escalated.

Under these circumstances, fans on both sides couldn’t sit still. Liang Zichen’s fanbase quickly moved in to control the narrative, mostly stating that their “brother” wasn’t interested and promoting various clarifications.

The tone on Yun Yuexian’s side, however, was completely different. His fans were praising their “precious” for being kind, adorable, and charming, attracting the attention of outstanding people. However, they insisted that their precious was too focused on his career to be dating right now and that his relationship with the movie star was purely professional. They urged people not to spread rumors.

Naturally, such irrational statements angered the movie star’s fans. But since the movie was about to be released, they refrained from outright tearing into the Yun fans. Instead, they intensified their efforts to control the narrative, sarcastically commenting that their “brother” was simply being a gentleman and treating all his co-stars well, advising certain people not to start rumors.

With Liang Zichen’s large fanbase, they naturally dominated most of the comments section. The rest of the comments were from Yun Yuexian’s fans, some shippers, and a few curious onlookers.

The most unbelievable thing was that some people were actually praising Qin Mingyuan’s physique, saying that although his face wasn’t clear in the photos, he must be incredibly handsome, and they requested the blogger to release a clear face shot.

Even more outrageous, some people found the idea of a domineering president and a small-time celebrity in the entertainment industry intriguing and asked for more insider details.

In short, whether it was the original post’s comment section or the trending topic square, various opinions were popping up everywhere, creating a chaotic scene.

But aside from the fans trying to maintain control, many people believed the blogger’s vivid descriptions and asked for more leaks.

Wealth, scandals, and celebrity gossip—this post hit all the most popular topics, and as a result, it shot to the top of the trending list, with its view count and discussion volume continuing to soar.

Zhou Yang watched as his boss, Qin Mingyuan, scrolled through his phone with an expressionless face. Zhou Yang couldn’t help but feel nervous.

His boss never accepted interviews or appeared in reports because he didn’t like being exposed to the public eye and always kept a low profile.

Although many paparazzi and reporters would love to capitalize on the popularity of the Qin Corporation’s president, they didn’t want to lose their jobs, so they never dared to publish photos or stories about him.

This time, though, someone fearless had stirred things up, making the matter widely known, though at least they had some survival instinct and didn’t show Qin Mingyuan’s full face.

Qin Mingyuan finished reviewing the important parts, handed his phone back to Zhou Yang, and calmly said, “Notify the PR department to clarify under the trending topic. Say that I went to the set because the Qin Corporation is an investor, and I was just inspecting the work. As for the banquet last night, I was there for charity, and it had nothing to do with anyone else.”

Zhou Yang acknowledged the instructions and was about to leave to carry them out, but he was stopped again.

“Have someone investigate where these photos came from. Also,” Qin Mingyuan narrowed his eyes, his expression cold, “inform the legal department to send a lawyer’s letter to this blogger and anyone who’s spreading rumors about me and the Qin Corporation. Make sure none of them are missed.”

Zhou Yang hesitated for a moment and asked, “What about the fans who were just casually talking?”

Some of Liang Zichen’s fans had said that it was Qin Mingyuan’s business if he liked someone and wanted to pursue them, but he shouldn’t drag their “brother” into it. Some of Yun Yuexian’s fans thought that Qin Mingyuan, as a big CEO, was using his power to pressure their precious, saying his “love” wasn’t genuine, and that he should stay away from Yun Yuexian.

These comments weren’t too serious—just overprotective fans, likely some young girls speaking without much thought.

Qin Mingyuan, who was signing a document, didn’t even look up as he replied, “Is the legal department understaffed?”

Zhou Yang quickly shut his mouth, not daring to say more, and hurried out of the office.

At this point, he was genuinely convinced—his boss had zero interest in the young master from the Yun family.

Once their statement and the lawyer’s letters were issued, the trending topic fell silent. Some people hurriedly deleted their comments and posts, never expecting the Qin Corporation to act so swiftly.

The blogger didn’t delete their post, but the blogger themselves vanished, without posting a single follow-up. It was unclear whether they were afraid or stubbornly holding their ground.

However, it wasn’t long before the account was officially banned, and the article became inaccessible.

While many people were scared, there were still a few who stubbornly argued that President Qin was simply furious because the truth had been exposed, and that he was forcefully silencing the rumors. They claimed this only further proved that the rumors were true.

Some people’s logic just works differently. They completely ignored the clarifications and the lawyer’s letters, insisting on believing whatever they wanted.

Of course, they soon received their own lawyer’s letters.

At the same time, the official account for Winter Sun also released a clarification, stating that a Qin Corporation subsidiary was indeed involved in the investment, and President Qin had been there to inspect the work. They also confirmed that while Liang Zichen and Yun Yuexian got along well on set, they were just friends.

Before people had time to discuss this, another update came from the account of Liang Zichen’s mother, Gao Qing. She posted a picture of a necklace with the caption, “I love the gift my son gave me.”

She didn’t explain anything, but it seemed like she had addressed a lot, publicly refuting the rumor that the necklace was for Yun Yuexian.

Liang Zichen’s fans quickly rushed to the comments, praising her for being fierce and domineering.

This wave after wave of revelations entertained the neutral onlookers, while those with a vested interest were naturally frustrated. Those who had been spreading rumors didn’t dare to make another sound.

Zhou Yang acted quickly, and by the afternoon, he had delivered the results of the investigation to his boss.

“The photos from the set were taken by a Liang Zichen fan, who sold them for a high price. The ones that were posted weren’t the full pictures,” Zhou Yang glanced at Qin Mingyuan and suppressed his urge to gossip before continuing, “The photos outside the banquet came from reporters, and the ones from inside were taken by a waiter. He snapped them casually without intending to leak them, but someone offered to buy them, so he sold them.”

As Zhou Yang explained, Qin Mingyuan opened the tablet Zhou Yang handed him, which contained the chat logs and original photos.

The waiter had actually taken quite a few pictures inside the banquet hall, including some of the Yun couple and Yun Pei beside them. There was even a shot of Qin Mingyuan bending down to hold the armrest of Yun Pei’s wheelchair.

The photo that was leaked had been carefully selected, with the angles just right to form a triangle between them. Other people in the frame were either cropped out or obscured, reinforcing the narrative of a love triangle.

As for the photo of him visiting the set… Qin Mingyuan’s hand paused over the image as he scrutinized it.

The photo had been taken by a fan who had come to visit Liang Zichen, using a high-quality camera. The resolution was extremely clear.

In the full image, aside from him, Yun Pei, who was sitting in a wheelchair, was also in the shot.

The fan was clearly experienced in photographing her idol, as the composition and timing were perfect. The photo captured the moment when Qin Mingyuan and Yun Pei made eye contact, creating a calm and serene atmosphere between the standing and seated figures.

Qin Mingyuan swiped to the next photo, which was a frontal shot from a different angle. He was looking directly at the camera, his expression somewhat cold, while Yun Pei stood slightly behind him, as if being protected.

This picture clearly showed Qin Mingyuan’s face, making it difficult to crop him out, which was probably why it hadn’t been used in the post.

As he looked down at the photos on the tablet, Qin Mingyuan couldn’t help but admire these fans on the front lines. In such a brief moment, they had captured two people who had barely met and made it look like they had a deep, enduring relationship. That was impressive.

Zhou Yang stood silently in front of the desk, waiting for instructions. When he didn’t hear anything for a while, he glanced up and saw his boss resting his chin on his hand, staring at the tablet with a surprisingly soft expression.

Suddenly, Zhou Yang had a revelation. He immediately understood what his boss was looking at and felt an overwhelming urge to gossip. He had assumed that his boss was visiting the set to see Yun Yuexian, but why was Yun Pei there? And why were they walking together?

Wow, this timeline of his boss “connecting” with the eldest Yun brother just got longer. He had thought it started when his boss visited the Yun family to check on Yun Yuexian and that maybe some sparks had flown unexpectedly!

Suppressing his curiosity, he remained professional and asked, “President Qin, how should we handle these people?”

Qin Mingyuan glanced at him, then lowered his gaze again. “Handle the paparazzi the same way we always do. As for the waiter, leave it to the event organizers. We won’t intervene. And regarding that fan…”

He tapped his chin thoughtfully twice before saying, “The girl took the photo casually, probably without any bad intentions. Warn her and have her issue an apology statement.”

You weren’t this lenient when it came to the fans who spread rumors about you and Yun Yuexian, yet this time you’re not sending lawyer’s letters?

Heh, men.

Zhou Yang silently mocked his boss in his heart, but outwardly, he nodded respectfully. “Understood, President Qin. I’ll make sure everything is handled properly. Should we continue investigating who’s behind this incident?”

Qin Mingyuan didn’t respond immediately. In fact, there was no need to investigate further—he could guess who was behind it without even thinking. It was none other than Yun Yuexian.

Yun Yuexian was likely enraged by what happened last night, unwilling to let it go, and was trying to probe both Qin Mingyuan’s and Liang Zichen’s attitudes through this incident.

Judging by the blogger’s tone, they had completely cleared Yun Yuexian of any wrongdoing and had even subtly praised him. The focus was all on the supposed tension between Qin Mingyuan and Liang Zichen, while Yun Yuexian was using this drama to boost his popularity with the public.

It was a classic example of killing multiple birds with one stone—no, four birds with one stone. He’d even managed to promote the upcoming film.

However, the whole situation had been quickly diffused by Qin Mingyuan’s swift actions, and Gao Qing’s intervention added another layer of shade. Even the Winter Sun production team had clarified the situation, foiling the plan completely.

For now, Yun Yuexian hadn’t suffered any real losses—he was only gossiped about in relation to some romantic entanglements.

But that was only for now. People weren’t as foolish as he thought.

Gao Qing had previously dismissed Yun Yuexian as just another small-time star that Liang Zichen was toying with, not worthy of attention. But now that Yun Yuexian had resorted to such petty tactics, she definitely wouldn’t continue to ignore him.

And as for the production team, Director Li Lin was notorious for disliking dirty PR tactics. Everyone in the industry knew about these tricks, and the speed with which the production team had issued their clarification showed where they stood.

Having left a negative impression on Director Li, it would be difficult for Yun Yuexian to secure roles in his future films.

Of course, Qin Mingyuan didn’t care whether Yun Yuexian’s protagonist halo would lead to different results. It didn’t concern him.

Since the situation hadn’t spiraled out of control, Qin Mingyuan had no desire to be involved in the main characters’ storyline. Moving forward, he planned to minimize his presence and make himself invisible, letting the entertainment industry’s players deal with their own drama.

Leaning back in his chair with his hands clasped together, Qin Mingyuan relaxed and said, “No need. Continue to suppress any rumors involving me, but don’t bother with the rest.”