C16 Counterattack!

Everyone at the company only knew the facade of Xu Wenn's identity.

But Lu Suiyuan was intimately aware of the truth about Xu Wenn.

Kun Roc Scientific Research Company, despite its outward appearance as a private entity, was in fact state-owned.

This meant that Lu Suiyuan was a government employee.

He was well-acquainted with who Xu Wenn was—background checks were mandatory upon joining the company, after all!

He was also cognizant of Xu Wenn's significant contributions to the nation and its citizens.

In the realm of infectious disease control alone, Xu Wenn's impact was substantial.

A single vaccine could mean the difference between life and death.

Nothing trumped the value of human life.

Once a public health issue arose, it was as if we were shackled by an immensely burdensome chain.

Containment required lockdowns, and lockdowns necessitated work stoppages…

On this account alone, Xu Wenn had saved the state an untold sum of money!

His work was worthy of being enshrined in the annals of history!

Moreover, Xu Wenn had developed vaccines for AIDS and T2 tumors, and even high-thrust-to-weight ratio aircraft engines…

Each project was among the nation's most treasured scientific endeavors!

But were people aware of this?

Few took notice of such achievements! Now, some no-account female streamer had concocted a slew of fabrications, and suddenly, everyone was paying attention!

It was a travesty—a national tragedy, a sorrow for all of Great Zhou Country!

Lu Suiyuan was seething with indignation.

His anger had reached a boiling point!

Here was a scientist whose monumental contributions had laid the foundations for a powerful nation!

And now, he was being slandered without a shred of evidence, based solely on conjecture.

It was outrageous!

He resolved to make a call to his superiors to clamp down on the malicious rumors spreading online.

Minutes later, Lu Suiyuan got a response.

The higher-ups indicated their reluctance to get involved, yet they insisted on keeping Prof. Xu's real identity under wraps.

Lu Suiyuan pressed for how to handle the rumor-mongers.

The answer from above was straightforward:

Legal transgressions would be met with justice!

Meanwhile, Wenn Yi was busy drafting a new proposal on her laptop.

In the wake of the incident, the unscrupulous blogger had not only pocketed a tidy sum but also amassed a legion of followers.

So, she was eager to pour more oil on the fire.

To her, the concept of "character" was nothing but a passing cloud.

At that moment,

her door was forcefully slammed twice.

"Take your hands off the computer! Now squat down and put your hands on your head!"

A squad of police officers stormed into Wenn Yi's home.

"What is this about?"

"This is my private residence. What gives you the right to barge in?"

"I'm going to sue you!"

"I'm a renowned blogger with millions of followers. I'll expose your violent behavior."

A sharp voice rang out.

Her wrists were swiftly secured with gleaming silver handcuffs.

"You're under suspicion of malicious defamation, inciting gender conflicts, and deliberately provoking hostilities. Here's your arrest warrant."

"I, I, I... It's not what it seems..."

"Save it for the judge! Take her away!"

Wenn Yi cried out, claiming her innocence.

She also screamed about human rights and freedom, but the police were indifferent.

They held an arrest warrant with the highest level of authority.

What was a minor internet celebrity in the grand scheme of things?

Even local authorities would be apprehended without hesitation.

Meanwhile, similar scenes were unfolding nationwide.

Numerous so-called psychologists and acerbic educators were being detained.

Their personal accounts were shut down completely.

Moreover, even the official web platforms faced repercussions.

One by one, the negative videos were being erased.

Only a handful of thoughtless fans continued to spread their videos wildly.

Crucially, the reposting was rampant.

It wasn't something that could be taken down quickly.

Yet, these individuals lacked significant influence and their poor marketing meant low popularity.

But did they think they could escape consequences? Certainly not!

Justice might be delayed, but it would not be denied.

Zhou Baobao was also in the loop.

She kept an eye on the accounts boosting her visibility.

But now, they were all banned, and their videos pulled from the web. This was no coincidence.

"What's the next move, Ms. Bao?"

"This isn't a positive development."

"I suspect Xu Wenn has significant clout. Otherwise, those sensationalized videos wouldn't have been pulled down so swiftly."

Zhao Yingzi was feeling a bit anxious.

She had a sinking feeling that the buzz they'd generated might have run its course.

Thankfully, Zhou Baobao's popularity had been climbing rapidly. She had made it onto the trending list today, and although she was only in the low twenties, it was still a decent showing.

Yet, it was clear that Zhou Baobao wasn't ready to throw in the towel.

"All this effort and we're barely cracking the top twenty?"

"Do I look like I'm begging for scraps?"

Zhou Baobao was not content.

In the past, her stunts would easily land her in the top five trending spots.

This time, being relegated to the twenties was a bitter pill to swallow, leaving her far from satisfied.

If she backed down now, she'd likely vanish from the trending list by tonight.

After some thought, Zhou Baobao decided to stir up some drama with Xu Wenn.

"Hehe..."

"Do you really think connections alone will fix this?"

"You're not taking me seriously enough."

Zhao Yingzi's eyes sparkled at Zhou Baobao's determination.

"Ms. Bao, what's your game plan?"

Zhou Baobao's response was succinct.

Tieba!

With a moment's reflection, Zhao Yingzi grasped her intent.

Tieba was a haven for feminists, a veritable nest for the Female Fighter. If Wenn Yi and others were to be banned, the news would send the feminists into a frenzy.

Imagine a female internet celebrity harassed at a subway station.

The perpetrator still at his job, while the account of the blogger championing justice gets banned and the video removed.

Such a narrative, where women are disregarded and connections reign supreme, would undoubtedly electrify the feminist athletes.

The Female Fists knew no fear; there was nothing they shied away from.

The seasoned feminists, in particular, would jump at the chance for such exaggerated exposure.

When that time came, she could bask in boundless popularity.

Fantastic!

Zhao Yingzi believed that if the feminists truly kicked up a storm, Zhou Baobao's popularity would surge.

Dominating the trending searches for an extended period wouldn't be a challenge at all.

"Okay, Ms. Bao, I'll get started on the preparations right away."

"Good," Zhou Baobao nodded in agreement.

"Remember, we need to find an editor with solid writing skills. It's crucial that we really get under these boxers' skin."

"We'll also need a dependable team of online influencers."

"As for Xu Wenn, he's got some significant connections. We can't afford to slip up and give ourselves away."