Chapter 642: Disappointed Again
Spoke seriously and meticulously, not letting any details slip.
Director Zhao clenched his teeth, seemingly unwilling to sign.
"Director Zhao, please think carefully about your future," laughed the National Security agent. "Our National Security has many informants, and your misappropriation of funds from the TV station, as well as... the matter of you impregnating several female anchors..."
"I'll sign, I'll sign!" Director Zhao hastily said.
Immediately, Director Zhao signed the confidentiality agreement. Under the warning from National Security, he also honestly handed over all the video materials.
Not only Jiangbei City TV station, but several TV media in the province experienced the same thing that very evening. Several media were raided by National Security at about the same time, not only taking all relevant video materials but also having their heads sign a twenty-year confidentiality agreement.
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East River Villa District.
This battle was a devastating loss for Song Ming.
The reason it's called devastating is because he was already prepared for victory; however, he didn't expect to ultimately fail. The most tragic thing is to see a nearly successful endeavor suddenly fail and end disastrously, leaving one heartbroken.
"Secretary Song, don't be too disheartened," Minister Liu said with a smile. "There will definitely be a turnaround."
"How is that possible!" Song Ming was already feeling quite disheartened.
"Secretary Song, trust me, everything is possible," Minister Liu seriously said. "This time, the matter has caused such a big stir that I believe the higher-ups must have noticed. That old guy has a special identity, I believe the leaders must have taken notice by now. As long as the higher-ups are aware, we definitely still have a chance to turn this around."
"Really?" Song Ming asked eagerly.
"I believe so," said Minister Liu.
"Then..." Song Ming thought for a moment, as if grasping at the last straw, he hurriedly said: "Then...once the news comes out, we can try to hype it up. I heard that you can hire online trolls for that, is that what you mean?"
Minister Liu nodded, saying: "Exactly, that's the case. We can recruit online trolls to control public opinion. We can put pressure on the senior levels through public opinion. Then try to apply pressure step by step, I believe someday this case can be turned around."
"Good!" Song Ming immediately nodded, then said: "Just wait for tomorrow's news to come out, and we can quickly hype it up online."
"Hmm!" Minister Liu immediately nodded.
However, this was destined to disappoint Song Ming.
After waiting for over twenty hours, the TV program that was supposed to be broadcast ended up being a no-show.
Until the next day's afternoon.
"What's going on, why hasn't it appeared?" Song Ming frowned.
"Don't rush," Minister Liu hurriedly waved his hand and then said, "I'll make a call to the TV station to ask."
Subsequently, Minister Liu immediately made a phone call to the TV station to inquire about the situation.
However, after the call, Minister Liu was immediately stunned.
"What's happening?" Song Ming hurriedly asked.
"Secretary Song, this matter... perhaps we should just let it go," Minister Liu started.
"What do you mean?" Song Ming hurriedly asked.
"Ah..." Minister Liu sighed, then said: "National Security has stepped in, several media outlets have been intervened by National Security, all the video materials have been sealed by them. So, I think it's very unlikely this will succeed. Even National Security has stepped in, alas..."
How could this be?" said Song Ming hurriedly.
Minister Liu immediately said: "Perhaps because that old man's identity is quite special, so National Security needs to handle this matter specially."
Bang!
Suddenly, Song Ming slammed the table fiercely and shouted: "Damn it, how can this be! It's really infuriating."
"Secretary Song, don't rush into this matter," hurriedly consoled Minister Liu: "I think there's still a chance in the future."
Hearing this, Song Ming clenched his teeth and said, "Wait and wait, I've been waiting for so long, how can I keep waiting."
"Haste does not bring success," Minister Liu hurriedly said.
"Ah..." Song Ming sighed and then said, "It seems I can't seek revenge this time."
Minister Liu hurriedly said: "Secretary Song, don't rush. There's definitely a solution to this matter."
"What else can be done?" Song Ming laughed, saying: "I suddenly realized, this matter is just like when we bully others, we use power to suppress others, and now, we are being suppressed by others using power. Now, I finally understand that feeling. No way out, no place to appeal..."
"This is..." Minister Liu awkwardly chuckled.
Extraordinary Bar, with a sign hanging at the entrance stating it was temporarily closed.
The bar was not devoid of people; on the contrary, several individuals were gathered inside.
Bai Yifan was notably among them, huddling together with the others.
"Lin Chuan actually didn't die." A man frowned and said, "What the heck is going on here?"
"I heard that someone influential with a few soldiers whisked Lin Chuan away."
"Damn, who is that strong?" Another man spoke up, "Is Lin Chuan so capable to have such a powerful backer?"
"Mr. Bai, won't you say something?" the man said.
Bai Yifan, holding a cigarette at the side, then smiled and said, "What's there to say? It's all in the past now. We've been brewing this plan for so long, yet it failed just this once. Alas, it's such a pity, truly a pity."
"What's there to pity." The man snorted coldly and said, "Lin Chuan was supposed to die, but this guy actually survived, it's really too bad."
"Alas..." Bai Yifan said helplessly, "I heard it was a general from Beijing. We can't afford to provoke him."
"No way?" The man hurriedly put down his cigarette, widened his eyes, and said, "A general from Beijing? Don't scare me."
"Absolutely true." Bai Yifan nodded and then said, "A friend has already secretly told me to try not to mess with Lin Chuan. It seems Lin Chuan's strength and background are quite formidable."
"No way?" The others exclaimed in shock.
"Gentlemen, better watch yourselves," Bai Yifan spoke.
"Damn, I am not afraid at all," a young man in his early twenties snorted coldly, "Damn, what's with that? Thinking he's amazing just because he has some power and background? Damn, I'm not afraid of him."
"Forget about it," Bai Yifan quickly intervened to calm the situation, "If you can avoid provoking him, then do so; otherwise, you might end up like Song Hao, which would probably spell disaster."
"Damn," another man spoke up, "Damn his granddad, speaking of Song Hao just pisses me off. I am somewhat of a distant relative to Song Hao, and I never expected that he would end up killed by Lin Chuan. It's really a pathetic way to die."
"That's because Song Hao killed his mother," another man took a drag of his cigarette and then said, "If it were me, I might have done the same as Lin Chuan. So, I think Song Hao deserved his death."
"These days, no death is unjust," someone said.
"How can you speak so harshly?" the man frowned.
"But it's true," Bai Yifan suddenly said, "In today's society, those with power dominate. Those without identity, status, or wealth simply struggle to survive. Those with money, identity, and status live comfortably and are also protected."
Although Bai Yifan felt it was a pity that Lin Chuan wasn't killed, he still believed that society was unfair. In fact, to put it another way, except for the top echelon of the country, every other layer is subjected to bullying.
Even someone like Song Ming, who has social status and extensive connections, still ended up being bullied. Bai Yifan couldn't help but feel some emotions, realizing that in the end, it was all for naught. Meanwhile, he also felt dissatisfied and resentful about his own social standing and status, which couldn't exempt him from mistreatment even at his level.
"Mr. Bai, what do you plan to do about this situation?" several asked.
"Well, thank you all for your help," Bai Yifan smiled and said, "Let's just put an end to this matter, and I don't want Tang Yumeng to know that I've been scheming behind her back!"
Tang Yumeng originally wanted Bai Yifan's help, but little did she know, he was actually scheming behind her back. Contrarily, she even harbored gratitude towards Bai Yifan, thinking he was helping her from behind, unaware that this guy was actually stirring people up behind the scenes to manipulate public opinion and spread rumors.
Provincial capital.
In the study of the Provincial Committee Compound, Song Jianguo.
Ding ding ding...
Suddenly, the phone rang loudly. He quickly picked it up to answer.
"How's it going?" Song Jianguo asked urgently.
"Alas, Secretary Song, Lin Chuan was rescued," a voice spoke.
"How did this happen?" Song Jianguo frowned.
"It looks like Lin Chuan really does have some background," the other calmly said, "In the court, General Chen Zhenlin, the commander of the Beijing Military District, personally came to save Lin Chuan. And he even openly admitted in court that Lin Chuan is his grandson."
"Is that so?" Song Jianguo was shocked.
"Absolutely true," the other immediately said.
Song Jianguo was stunned for a moment, then hastily asked, "Does this mean we misunderstood?"
"Yes!" The other quickly nodded, "Secretary Song, it's still not too late to establish a good relationship with Lin Chuan. After all, Lin Chuan doesn't know we were making moves behind his back. Once he finds out, he probably won't have a good impression of you."
"Okay, I understand," Song Jianguo quickly nodded.