The Gu family’s press conference came too suddenly, catching many off guard.
It was only afterward that people started frantically discussing it!
Everyone had some expectations for this matter, but suddenly got an outcome no one anticipated.
Gu Zhaoye was sacked, and Gu Zhaoping took over Yuanqi Technology!
This shocked everyone, some even doubting if they had seen it wrong!
Big news always strikes without warning.
Gu Zhaoping’s calm announcement of these two matters on screen went viral!
No one’s a fool; seeing this, it’s hard not to suspect Gu Zhaoye’s downfall is linked to Gu Zhaoping.
But thinking that it was Gu Zhaoping’s push that toppled that fool Gu Zhaoye, stripping him of his CEO title and handing everything to her, people felt—satisfying!
As expected of Sister Zhao!
[Did Sister Zhao orchestrate this? Does she mean she’s now the CEO of Yuanqi Technology, and Gu Zhaoye’s out, off the big stage for good?]
[Damn, I never imagined it’d turn out like this. I thought at most he’d apologize and that’d be it. Gu Zhaoye’s fate is harsher than I expected?]
[Sister Zhao is so cool…really, I can’t think of another word. She’s just so cool!]
[Is there more punishment for Gu Zhaoye? I feel like just being sacked isn’t enough.]
[Being sacked is good enough! What more do you want? Plenty of rich heirs have done worse without consequences. This is all thanks to Sister Zhao’s relentless push!]
The internet exploded with discussions!
The buzz was off the charts!
It’s rare to see a female leader like this, sitting on stage with such composure, announcing a rival’s downfall.
She didn’t even bother to elaborate, just stated the results calmly, no unnecessary words.
Everyone around her, regardless of status or position, served her cautiously and diligently.
It was clear who their new boss would be.
When you truly hold power, you’ll find everyone around you suddenly becomes much kinder, and even the service feels more attentive.
She wasn’t a potential accessory.
She was the one they needed to respect.
Gu Zhaoping seemed perfectly at ease with this, showing no discomfort or unease despite her sudden rise.
She was simply calm, naturally basking in the admiration, leaving those waiting for her to fail gnashing their teeth in frustration.
Gu Zhaoping, why her?!
“Let’s see how long she can hold that seat. The Gu family doesn’t just have her as a descendant; even the side branches are eyeing a piece of the pie. If she can stay secure, that’s real skill. Don’t celebrate too soon.”
“I don’t believe Gu Zhaoye’s done for good. Wait for Old Master Gu’s reaction. Once the dust settles, he might still have a chance.”
Of course, these jealous murmurs were inaudible to the public.
In recent days, Gu Zhaoping had become a nuclear-level topic, discussed everywhere with awe and admiration.
Mr. Lin from Gene Group, just after landing, received the news and froze, then jumped in shock.
“How could Gu Zhaoye be sacked so suddenly? What did he do? Just for that one thing, he gets such a huge punishment? Is your Gu family out of its mind??”
No matter the group or family, how could they so casually discard a cultivated heir?
All those years of resources, just thrown away?
If it were him, he’d do everything to protect Gu Zhaoye.
The assistant being scolded looked awkward and finally said,
“One more thing, Mr. Lin.”
“What?”
Lin’s tone was already sour.
“It’s that Gu Zhaoping said she’s taking over Yuanqi Technology as the new CEO.”
Lin fell silent.
His face turned a vivid mix of emotions, worse than if he’d been slapped.
What?
Gu Zhaoping actually rose to power?
She snatched Yuanqi Technology from Gu Zhaoye’s hands?
He was stunned and incredulous.
How could this be?
Did the Gu family really value Gu Zhaoping as she claimed?
Was she more than just a spokesperson?!
Lin was floored!
He scrambled to verify, but every response confirmed it.
They all affirmed the Gu family now backed Gu Zhaoping.
To work with Yuanqi Technology, you’d have to deal with her directly.
All of Gu Zhaoye’s prior decisions?
Scrapped!
Lin’s face cycled through shades of green and red, fuming so hard the veins on his hands bulged.
He couldn’t keep up his refined act anymore.
He’d even told Gu Zhaoping not to be so arrogant, saying they had plenty of options.
But now, Gu Zhaoping had slapped him in the face, proving she was in charge.
Bypass her?
No one could offer him a deal.
Going to Gu Zhaoye was his biggest misstep!
Had he negotiated properly with Gu Zhaoping, he might’ve gotten a share.
But back then, he was too proud, thinking a woman like her couldn’t possibly call the shots and preferring not to deal with women, so he turned to Gu Zhaoye instead.
Now, reality hit him like a resounding slap.
Yes, that’s right, the Gu family was led by that woman.
Her decisions were the Gu family’s decisions, and no one would change them.
That’s the kind of woman she was.
Thinking of facing the shareholders’ blame and the smug look on Mr. Hou from Aurora Green Energy Group, Lin’s face had never looked so grim, nor had he ever felt so defeated.
He was seething with resentment.
But the most shocking part?
Just days later, news broke that Gu Zhaoye was facing prosecution.
He’d embezzled company funds to invest in Ruan Nian’s movies, and this revelation stunned the internet again.
People thought he was a domineering CEO, throwing billions around with a wave of his hand.
For years, stories of him spoiling Ruan Nian abounded, but who’d have thought he’d embezzle company money for her films—and get caught?
This being brought up now added another layer to his sacking.
The public realized, no wonder Gu Zhaoye was sacked—could part of it be because he embezzled funds for Ruan Nian?
In this light, this crazy couple seemed absurdly well-matched.
Ruan Nian had been flaunting their love, boasting how much Gu Zhaoye spoiled her.
If she knew the money he invested in her wasn’t even his but stolen from the company, would she still love him?
On the flip side, embezzling funds for Ruan Nian’s investments?
That’s true love, in a way.
The buzz around them exploded, overwhelming!
Ruan Nian didn’t dare check the news anymore—the more she saw, the more despair she felt.
But she still had one last option: log off and exit this game.
But no matter what, she was unwilling to accept it.
Once she left this game, she would truly be just an ordinary person, with no special talents, walking on the street without anyone sparing her a glance.
No abilities, no strengths, no way to live such a good life.
So she would rather grit her teeth and endure this wave of public opinion.
She held onto a glimmer of hope, thinking that after some time, everyone would gradually forget about this, and then she could try to make a comeback, maybe still have a chance.
But the road ahead left her even more confused, not knowing what to do.
Could she really be a celebrity for the rest of her life?
In front of true elites, she would always be looked down upon, unable to become part of the real upper class, far from the life she wanted, and always at risk of fading into obscurity.
So, should she continue dating Gu Zhaoye?
Now, marrying into the Gu family would no longer mean being the lofty CEO’s wife; she might even have to endure hardships alongside Gu Zhaoye in the Gu family.
Just thinking about facing Gu Zhaoping’s face every day after marriage sent shivers down her spine, filled with intense fear and hatred, all because she had ruined her life.
But if she didn’t marry Gu Zhaoye, what else could she do?
With such a big scandal, what elite heir or domineering CEO would still accept her?
They already knew about her relationship with Gu Zhaoye. Ruan Nian herself had no value left.
She suffered in agony for many days.
Meanwhile, Gu Zhaoping didn’t pause for a single step.
She watched helplessly as Gu Zhaoping decisively took over Yuanqi Technology, swiftly carried out a purge, and soon announced a partnership with Aurora Green Energy Group.
Gu Zhaoping shone brightly at the launch ceremony.
At this moment, Ruan Nian finally couldn’t take it anymore.
Disheveled and hiding in her house like a rat, she hadn’t dared to open the curtains for so long, didn’t dare to show her face, didn’t dare let anyone find out about her, and didn’t even dare to answer her phone despite it ringing off the hook.
Even the company boss who had treated her so well before now claimed he would demand compensation for the losses caused by the public backlash.
Gu Zhaoping was so glamorous, how could she accept this?
Ruan Nian was finally driven to the edge of madness, and in the end, she gritted her teeth and contacted Gu Zhaoye.
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