Chapter 576: You Scammer
Everyone at the television station where Feifei works was in a panic. With the internal network losing control, and even the station's online platforms losing their autonomy, letters of apology and messages cursing themselves as worthless beings shocked everyone.
Trying to delete those unfavorable remarks was simply impossible. With such bizarre events, how could people not be in an uproar?
Director Zhang put on a big show of authority, angrily cursing about the unseen hacker. After Feifei flattered him, he immediately became cautious and warned, "I didn't say anything just now, understand? If I find out that hacker targets me because of a leak from any of you, you'll be in big trouble."
He was well aware of how terrifying the hacker was and naturally scared. Now he somewhat regretted speaking out of turn against the hacker just for a moment's thrill.
His record wasn't clean. If the hacker were to dig out his secrets, his career would be over, and he could even face jail time. Faced with such a situation, his heart was pounding.
"Director Zhang, what did you just say? We didn't hear anything," Feifei quickly chimed in.
"Exactly, Director, you clearly didn't say anything. I'd bet on it," someone flattered.
"Now that's more like it," Director Zhang nodded with satisfaction.
"Director?" Someone ran out from the hallway, wiped the cold sweat from their forehead, and said breathlessly, "Director, bad news. Another two stations have been hacked by that hacker, facing the same situation as us."
"Why are you panicking? This isn't bad news; it's good news," Director Zhang straightened his tone and said sternly, "Those attacking the Chu Group won't get away. This means our station's pressure is relieved; we should bear the responsibility together. Otherwise, it would be a disaster if only our station were embarrassed. How would we survive in the industry afterward?"
"Director's words are golden. What should we do now?" Feifei smiled obsequiously, asking, "What instructions do you have? We'll just follow them."
"Wait patiently. The one in a hurry now is Director Wu. Why should we worry too? Besides, we can't decide what to do. Let Director Wu deal with this tricky decision," Director Zhang said earnestly.
"Director speaks rightly. Let's hope Director Wu makes a decision soon; otherwise, our station will be in big trouble," others prayed, but none wanted to provoke this terrifying, unseen hacker. Even if disaster struck, they didn't want to bear it, as the consequences would be severe once exposed.
"The benefits from Ma Qianqiu, Director Wu pocketed the bulk. I only got a small sum. I can't decide what to do now; Director Wu, the station's reputation depends on your choice." Director Zhang placed all expectations on the station's leadership.
At this moment, Shen Yaqing's voice came over the internal broadcast, saying, "Warning to all, opposing us has consequences you cannot bear or imagine. So I give you five minutes to choose. In five minutes, I will grant you the authority to control your network, then clarify your position publicly, apologize seriously, and try to recover the reputation damage caused to the Chu Group. This way, you won't have much trouble; otherwise, you know the consequences yourself."
"Additionally, I don't need to call out anyone with what we've discovered. Your company's baldheaded leader and a prominent program host have secretly booked a room for an affair, and we don't plan to disclose this evidence. To prove the accuracy of our information, I'll just list some times and locations."
Listening to Shen Yaqing and the specific times and locations announced, Feifei's heart pounded like a drum.
Of course, she was scared. The main character Shen Yaqing mentioned was her; there was no reason not to be afraid.
It hadn't been easy to reach her current position step by step through her looks. She had sacrificed too much and didn't want anything unpleasant to ruin all the status and achievements she had gained in a single day.
"Baldheaded leader? Who is that?"
"At our station, there's only one bald leader, other than Director Wu, there's no one else."
"Director Wu's wife is a tigress. If this thing gets exposed, Director Wu won't have a good life."
"Who is the host mixed up with Director Wu? Is it a man or a woman?"
"In our station, there are only a few hosts. Director Wu likes women, not men, and there are only three prominent female hosts in our station."
The crowd began to discuss.
"Feifei, why do you look so bad?" someone asked, puzzled.
Someone else pressed, "Could it be you have an affair with the Director, Feifei? If it's true and this knowledge spreads, things will escalate. Everyone knows the Director's wife is not only formidable but also influential. Offend her, and you're done."
"How could it be me?" Feifei replied bitterly, "I was just thinking, who doesn't have secrets? If even the Director's secret is exposed this quickly, then what secrets do we have in front of this hacker?"
Feifei hurried to divert everyone's attention.
"Yes, what should we do?"
"This hacker is too terrifying."
"We shouldn't warrant this hacker's attention, right?"
"Better safe than sorry."
They thought uneasily.
"Five minutes, let's see how Director Wu chooses. Director Zhang, go see Director Wu," everyone advised.
Director Zhang happily ran off.
In Director Wu's office, listening to the broadcast, upon hearing the baldheaded leader mentioned, he instantly panicked.
People at the station, anyone with eyes, knew it referred to him.
"Ma Qianqiu, you treacherous bastard, you've ruined me this time. If my affair with Feifei gets exposed, not only will I lose status at home, I'll lose my position, and I could end up in jail. Ma Qianqiu, you damn bastard, you've truly screwed me this time," Director Wu was almost in tears.
He relied on his wife's family background for everything he had now and didn't want to lose it.
But now, he was already in crisis.
If his wife learned about the affair, he couldn't escape unscathed.
Moreover, everyone knew he took ten million in benefits to target the Chu Group. Heaven knows there wasn't ten million, just five million.
This account would be on his record. Even if this issue is resolved, he'll still have troubles to deal with.