Section 5
However, there is an underlying feeling that Xiao Yi will be involved in this matter. This intuition causes He Rao to feel extremely uneasy. Even when he was an undercover agent, he never felt this way.
A lover is not a fool; how could he possibly be willing to admit it willingly
In the moment of contemplation, the opportunity to answer the call was missed
This moment of hesitation restrained Xu Jiaoyang from the impulse to continue questioning. Staring into Lin Fang's eyes, she asked: "In the event that you are hired, could you show me the original photo?"
She prioritizes the overall situation, and Chen An feels relieved: "You decide who to take."
Compared to Xu Jiaoyang's inability to discern the gravity of the situation, He Rao could not allow matters to develop unchecked after realizing something was amiss. She requested Lin Fang and the other party's email address. The results provided by her colleagues in the technical investigation department were as expected; Lin Fang's email was for work purposes and showed no abnormalities. However, the other party's email was newly registered recently, and apart from sending two photos to Lin Fang, it had not been used again. As for the IP address, it was traced to an internet café near Nanyuan Avenue.
There was a slight hesitation: "What, news?"
He does not love himself, yet he would not engage in self-harming actions. The reason for this certainty lies in He Rao's affirmation of Xiao Yi's character. As for Xing Tang, given Xiao Yi's identity and status, he can choose to compete with him in the business arena and would never resort to such lowly tactics.
Xiao Yi called back.
With hope in my heart, I was ultimately disappointed. In the absence of anyone answering, He Rao did not make another call
Even in a romantic relationship, out of a desire to protect He Rao, he may not necessarily come forward to clarify
As for the second one, the male protagonist is still Xing Tang
The character "饶" displayed on the screen caused a noticeable expression of joy to emerge in Xiao Yi's eyes, appearing elegant and gentlemanly under the slanting sunlight
The location of the tailor shop is on the essential route from the Xiao Group headquarters to the Yi Yao Building. The Yi Yao Building is a property of the Xiao Group, and it is only natural for Xiao Yi to inspect the work there. Therefore, the encounter with him that day could only be a coincidence
The evening glow streamed through the window, casting a warm light on a couple. The man's leaning towards the woman, due to the angle, appeared as if they were about to kiss
Exactly, all correct. Xu Jiaoyang, puzzled, asked: "How do you know?"
Indeed, the photo incident may seem rather convoluted at first glance, but upon closer examination, it becomes evident that the other party's objective is clearly directed towards Xing Tang. In response, Xing Tang's attitude is: "I do not have time to waste on such trivial matters; you can handle it as you see fit"
In pain and reflection, she began to ponder who the young female protagonist of the "illegitimate daughter" incident was. Judging by He Rao's previously demonstrated discretion, it was clearly unwise to use her as a breakthrough point. If one were to take Xing Tang as the entry point, given that person's style, if someone were to ask an inappropriate question, he might very well take it out on the Fashion Weekly. Xu Jiaoyang was well aware of his serious temperament and did not dare to act recklessly
It is unclear whether it is the skill of the photographer or mere coincidence, but the glow of the setting sun at the top of the photo fills the entire scene with a warm ambiance. If it were not for witnessing Xingtang arranging He Rao's hair in the gown shop yesterday, Xu Jiaoyang would not have recognized the woman in the gown, whose profile is the only visible part, as He Rao.
From a professional perspective, Xu Jiaoyang concluded that "being embroiled in scandals will eventually lead to opinions from the board of directors, which is not a good thing for Xing Tang"
When Lin Fang officially became a member of Fashion Weekly, Xu Jiaoyang received an email with two attached photos. The first one, without a doubt, is the scandalous photo of Xing Tang's illegitimate daughter that was exposed by the weekend magazine.
The figure in front of the building paused, and after a moment, He Rao replied: "Police team"
Upon hearing her heartfelt words, Xu Jiaoyang immediately looked over with brightened eyes
However, Xing Tang has only just been promoted to the position of deputy general manager, and it will require more than just time for Xing Ye to hand over the management of Datang to him. After all, the Xing family has another son, and it is premature to speak of the position of the lady of the house.
Moreover, given the strength of the Xiao family, there is truly no need to confront Xing Tang head-on. For her? Xiao Yi would not.
Regarding the report on the "illegitimate daughter" that led to the suspension of the weekend journal, Lin Fang feels a lingering fear: "Editor-in-Chief, I will just pretend I did not receive this photo." She had previously failed to dissuade the former editor-in-chief, and now she is somewhat worried about repeating the same mistake.
It is possible to access the surveillance footage of the internet café, but given the countless customers coming and going, it would require a thorough investigation of each individual, resulting in a substantial workload
Xu Jiaoyang answered truthfully, "Lin Fang, the newly hired reporter at the magazine, received it from someone via email." He added, "The photos from the last 'illegitimate daughter' incident were also sent to her by the same person"
Chen An should have been happy, but upon realizing that the person in conflict with Xu Jiaoyang at the piano bar was the head of the Xiao family, he felt somewhat worried: "Jiaoyang, if it's inconvenient for you, I can arrange for someone else." Despite saying this, he felt dissatisfied in his heart because his most valued subordinate did not cherish the relationship with General Xiao, wasting such a precious interpersonal resource
In response to such an evasive answer, Xu Jiaoyang returned a disdainful glance.
Xu Jiaoyang could not help but feel angry: "Engaging in mystification, making it seem like a conspiracy."
Getting off directly will surely disturb her, won't it? Although it is clearly a chance encounter, there is a deep fear of being misunderstood. It is visible yet cannot be seen, and yet it cannot be avoided.
In the past, if she had been stood up, Xu Jiaoyang would have certainly lost her temper on the spot. However, today she was in a good mood and generously forgave the person, saying: "Tomorrow is fine, but you need to bring me some news."
Xu Jiaoyang was deeply surprised by this belated invitation. Especially since Xiao Yi specifically invited her, it inevitably led to speculation about his intentions. After all, when the Xiao family officially sent out invitations to the media, it seemed that the Fashion Weekly was forgotten.
Among the three candidates for the re-examination, Xu Jiaoyang is particularly interested in one named Lin Fang, as she was a reporter for the weekend journal that had just been suspended. Coincidentally, she was the one who reported on the scandal involving Xing Tang
Xu Jiaoyang shook her head and said, "I can manage on my own." She then called the dress shop, saying, "Please hold that red mermaid gown for me."
Lin Fang hesitated for a moment before nodding in agreement
In a state of panic, one is at a loss for direction
Upon receiving Xu Jiaoyang's email, He Rao called: "Where did this come from?"
After a technical comparison, Xu Jiaoyang confirmed that the photo is not a composite. The reason it is not very clear is likely due to being taken with a long focal length.
It is not entirely an illusion; at least, Xing Tang has long been immersed in the play. The one who remains outside the play is always He Rao
Regarding Nan Nan, He Rao's gaze instantly became sharp: "Both times, no compensation was requested; it was merely to take advantage of her work for reporting purposes?"
If it were not for the unique nature of the special police profession, it would not have harmed He Rao at all. However, it ultimately poses a disadvantage to Xing Tang, unless he publicly announces his relationship.
"I, give birth to a daughter?" That person was clearly startled; otherwise, they wouldn't have spoken so unsteadily: "Jiaoyang, don't talk nonsense. If elder brother finds out that you are slandering him, I won't be able to protect you."
What is this, what happened
After leaving the magazine office, He Rao went to the Xiao family.
When standing in front of the Xiao Building, she realized that her judgment was incorrect. To be precise, it was not a matter of judgment, but rather a confusion of thought. All the details were clear, yet they could not be connected in any way
Even she believes that the story being played out is titled "Love," let alone others
Xiao Yi has now encountered a rival
It is truly not a good excuse, and one cannot directly refute it. Xiao Yi tentatively asked, "Where?"
If the aftermath of the storm is a genuine act, Xu Jiaoyang secretly hopes that the photos have been exposed
Xu Jiaoyang was overjoyed, "Is that photo of General Xing from the Tang Dynasty taken by you?"
Speculation. There is only one thing that Hirao can be certain of: the other party is likely not interested in me. After all, I am not a person from the business circle, especially since I cannot clearly see the profile of their face, which truly lacks any appeal. It is merely a topic for the public in City G to discuss over tea and meals: who is once again coveting the position of the Tang Dynasty's mistress
Inquire whether your elder brother has an illegitimate daughter
In the Bentley parked on the opposite side of the street, Xiao Yi, returning from the Yiyao Building, watched her wandering restlessly beneath his company's building. After a long while, he saw He Rao take out her phone, and shortly after, his own phone rang.
"Who can you protect?" Xu Jiaoyang replied irritably, "Stop talking nonsense, I am serious. If you can't find out the result, don't bother to invite me in the future"
Xu Jiaoyang realized that the person taking the photo had deliberately excluded him, creating a false impression of ambiguity between Xing Tang and He Rao
Measuring the impact caused by photo exposure does not warrant the investment of police resources, especially those of special task forces. Helao must not overstep its authority
He raised the corners of his lips, as if he were telling himself a joke.
In the midst of despair, someone came to the door: "Jiaoyang, shall we change our dinner plans to tomorrow night? I have an unexpected surgery and cannot leave."
He Roudou attended the banquet as Xiao Yi's companion, and Xu Jiaoyang had no reason not to be present. Now that she has received an invitation, she can appear openly and confidently; how could she miss such an opportunity: "What is inconvenient about m.hetushu.com? As a key member of the magazine, I have an unshirkable responsibility"
The call was disconnected
He Lin once said: "Who can be more persistent than you, Young Master Xiao."
It was not far from the expected answer, yet he could not resist the impulse to expose her. Xiao Yi said: "Turn around."
He raised himself up by the corner of the table, a slight smile playing at the corners of his lips: "Objectivity and authenticity are fundamental characteristics of media reporting. Seeking verification after the fact is a bit late."
Given the established relationship between Xu Jiaoyang and Xing Tang, Fashion Weekly certainly does not need to use Xing Tang as a gimmick to boost magazine sales. Especially since such candid and unrefined photographs would not catch Xu Jiaoyang's attention, it was still necessary to inform He Rao due to the unclear source of the photographs
The people over there are so anxious that they are sweating: "If I go to inquire, I probably won't have the chance to make an appointment with you."
Finally, she took the initiative to contact him. Since their reunion, this is the first time.
I will handle it as I see fit ? Xu Jiaoyang was so angry that he kept banging the table
The other party hung up
He Riao smiled and comforted, "Rest assured, with the friendship between you, Editor Xu, and General Xing of Datang, Fashion Weekly will not follow the old path of Weekend Journal"
Xu Jiaoyang appeared very righteous: "If he dares to kill you to silence you, I will have He Rao avenge you"
Lin Fang let out a sigh, thought for a moment, and cautiously asked: "Sister He Rao, was the female lead in that previous photo you?"
The explanation of "赫饶" is: "mistakenly typed."
It was entirely unlike her to attend a cocktail party in the capacity of a media representative. Moreover, she inexplicably felt a surge of determination and enthusiasm, even personally overseeing the personnel re-examination in the Human Resources Department that afternoon
I certainly do not question the future sister-in-law's capabilities; the issue is that I have already been dealt with by the elder brother, so what is the point of seeking revenge? In the empty office, Xing Zheng finds himself in a difficult position
How could one think that the photo is related to Xiao Yi
Xiao Yi gazed at the figure in the distance who was lowering their head to operate a mobile phone, and then he received a message