Feast for Shengsheng

Chapter 855 Major apps all popped up explosive headlines.

These words made Wen Ning feel a little embarrassed, as if someone had seen through her composure.

Wen Ning coughed lightly: "I just came out for a drink of water, I'm a little thirsty."

Zhou Yi raised an eyebrow, but didn't expose Wen Ning: "Okay, I'll get you some water."

Wen Ning stood still, while Zhou Yi went to the kitchen to pour water and handed it to Wen Ning.

Wen Ning sipped it slowly.

Neither of them spoke.

Zhou Yi only coaxed Wen Ning back to the master bedroom after she finished drinking.

This time, Zhou Yi did not leave.

Wen Ning fell asleep with her head resting against Zhou Yi's chest.

Hearing this person's strong and powerful heartbeat gives one a sense of peace.

However, the uneasy premonition weighing on Wen Ning's heart had always been there.

Wen Ning couldn't quite describe the feeling.

It wasn't until Wen Ning fell into a deep sleep.

……

The next day.

When Wen Ning opened her eyes, it was already 10 a.m.

Zhou Yi wasn't in the room, but Wen Ning saw a note on the bedside table; it was from Zhou Yi.

Zhou Yi: [I'm going back to take care of some things. I'll be back soon. Wait for me at home and don't go out.]

Before Wen Ning could react, she saw that there were already several messages on her WeChat.

Major apps have all popped up sensational headlines.

[Choose beauty over power? A modern-day Su Daji, the Zhou family suffers losses exceeding 10 billion and faces potential financial crisis.]

Wen Ning clicked on it without thinking.

Then Wen Ning's expression changed slightly.

The contract signing failed.

Raine publicly denounced the Zhou Group for breaking its promises.

Also publicly known are Xu Jia and senior executives of the Zhou Group.

Xu Jia gave an interview.

Xu Jia took full responsibility for this matter, without any shirking of duty.

This attitude is admirable; public opinion didn't turn against Xu Jia.

However, Xu Jia's extremely veiled words shifted the blame onto Wen Ning.

How could a shrewd reporter not know that Su Daji was referring to Wen Ning?

It was Wen Ning's selfish motives that prevented Zhou Yi from coming, in order to avoid Zhou Yi and Xu Jia from having contact.

That's why this loss of tens of billions of dollars occurred.

The comments below are all directed at Wen Ning.

Even Wen Ning's involvement with the Zhou Group is common knowledge.

More than just emotional entanglements, there's also this competitive relationship.

It was basically Wen Ning eliminating his rivals.

The fact that no one came forward to explain anything led to increasingly frenzied public opinion.

People's preconceived notions often dominate the majority of their thinking.

Therefore, Wen Ning's crime was firmly established.

Wen Ning watched calmly and suddenly understood why Zhou Yi had left her a message.

She calmly got up and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, where she saw reporters already gathered below the apartment building, making it impossible to move an inch.

These reporters came for them.

When a group suffers losses of tens of billions, someone has to be held responsible.

Wen Ning clenched her fist slightly.

Everything seemed to be as expected, yet it was also unpredictable.

Wen Ning's WeChat was still buzzing; it was a message from Sheng Weiwei.

Wen Ning opened WeChat.

Sheng Weiwei: [Damn, this woman definitely did this on purpose. This is called a counter-espionage scheme; isn't she just shifting all the blame onto you? She's gotten a good reputation for herself, though.]

Sheng Weiwei: [I asked my brother, and he said this woman is quite shrewd; she's probably transferred a lot of assets over the years.]

Sheng Weiwei: [Doesn't Zhou Yi know? I think Zhou Yi definitely knows these things.]

Sheng Weiwei: [Don't go out right now, the reporters are all waiting for you.]

Sheng Weiwei's words were full of concern for Wen Ning.

Wen Ning returned Sheng Weiwei's call.

As soon as Sheng Weiwei answered the call, she breathed a sigh of relief: "Are you alright? I was worried you were being attacked because you didn't reply to my messages."

"I'm fine," Wen Ning replied calmly.

"You need to calm down now and wait for Zhou Yi's news. Zhou Yi is unlikely to dig his own grave," Sheng Weiwei reassured Wen Ning.

Wen Ning hummed in response, remaining quite calm.

Sheng Weiwei confirmed with Wen Ning several times before she felt relieved.

The two didn't talk much.

Sheng Weiwei hung up the phone.

Under these circumstances, Wen Ning did not call Zhou Yi, but patiently waited for Zhou Yi to return.

Wen Ning has a separate mobile phone for work, and this phone is publicly accessible.

It's currently switched off.

To avoid being harassed by reporters.

She paced back and forth in the living room, forcing herself to calm down.

The television was turned on, and it was playing the current news.

One thing after another, all aimed at Wen Ning.

She stared intently at Xu Jia on the screen, remaining expressionless.

Soon, Wen Ning lowered her eyes and remained quiet.

At that time——

Upon receiving the message from his assistant, Zhou Yi immediately went to the Zhou Group.

Because of the collaboration with Rennes, the company has already invested a lot of financial and energy resources in the early stages.

The cooperation failed, and the Zhou family has already suffered losses of over 100 million yuan. Given that it was a cross-border cooperation, the extent of the losses is unimaginable.

So when Zhou Yi appeared, he was immediately surrounded by reporters.

The reporter pointed the microphone at Zhou Yi, and the questions became increasingly pointed.

"Mr. Zhou, is it because of Wen Ning that you were unable to sign the contract with the other party in time, resulting in losses for the company?"

"Mr. Zhou, how do you plan to handle this matter?"

"President Zhou, Wen Ning is also an employee of the Zhou Group. Doesn't she need to take responsibility for making this decision?"

……

The reporter pressed Zhou Yi for answers.

Zhou Yi remained calm and did not answer the reporter's questions immediately.

Zhou Yi's gaze turned towards Xu Jia's direction.

Xu Jia was very open and confident, and everything was under control.

However, Xu Jia couldn't help feeling a little guilty when Zhou Yi was watching her.

However, Xu Jia didn't show it on the surface.

Zhou Yi did not confront Xu Jia immediately, but simply glanced at the reporter indifferently.

“This matter has nothing to do with Wen Ning. Wen Ning didn’t prevent me from being here; it was my personal decision,” Zhou Yi said directly.

"As for what happens next, that's the company's own operational situation, and the company will naturally explain it to the shareholders."

Zhou Yi's voice remained frank, but his gaze towards the reporter was much sharper.

"I think I have no obligation to explain myself to the public. I also urge everyone not to be used as pawns and completely sever your ties with the Zhou family."

In the end, Zhou Yi ignored the reporters and quickly walked towards the company.

The reporters looked at each other in bewilderment after Zhou Yi's words.

Because Zhou Yi is too domineering.

Even Xu Jia was taken aback.

At least in this situation, based on Xu Jia's understanding of Zhou Yi, even if Zhou Yi doesn't blame Wen Ning...

This matter should be dealt with immediately, instead of brazenly trying to absolve Wen Ning of any responsibility.

This feeling made Xu Jia think that Zhou Yi was already confident.

The one who is confused is oneself.

Xu Jia was slightly unsettled, but on the surface, she remained calm as she looked at Zhou Yi.

As Zhou Yi walked in, Xu Jia quickly caught up with him.