Chapter 37: I did it, what can you do about it?

Dageng Media's video channel released a formal statement.

It concluded with the dismissal of Gu Shaonan. It explained that Gu Shaonan’s actions stemmed from a personal lack of character and a resentment of the wealthy. In the statement, the company expressed its apologies and made a solemn commitment to take this as a warning for the future.

From the incident's fermentation to the investigation and processing, the total time elapsed was four hours. One could say the reaction was extremely swift.

Having achieved her goal, Ling Yue had Qu Shu stop the traffic injection.

However, Zhou Ze, Chen Xiaowei, and Xie Cheng were kept on because the new project needed manpower and they had been seen trying to dissuade Gu Shaonan in the video.

HR personally watched as Gu Shaonan packed his things and handed in his employee badge.

Gu Shaonan knew that things were beyond repair; even Supervisor Liao Yifeng had been docked a quarter's bonus for 'work management failures.'

What made him most indignant was that those useless trash like Zhou Ze actually got to stay!

Before leaving, he cast a heavy, dark gaze toward Ling Yue.

That sharp hatred erupted, causing his facial expression to become extremely distorted.

Ling Yue leaned against the back of her chair, legs crossed, casually wiggling her toes. She met his gaze fearlessly, looking both upright and satisfied with her revenge.

It was her! It really was her!

Gu Shaonan understood the look in Ling Yue's eyes. Since he had already lost his job anyway, he didn't want to let Ling Yue off easy before leaving. He had just lunged forward a step when he was blocked by security.

An HR staff member nearby warned coldly, "If you cause trouble, I'll call the police immediately."

These words were like a slap to the face, making Gu Shaonan feel both fearful and resentful, but they also cleared his head.

Ling Yue, you just wait!

He silently mouthed the words, then grabbed his things and fled in disgrace.

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[Lottery Draws: 18]

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Wow!

So much resentment value~

The 200,000 spent on traffic and internet water armies really didn't go to waste!

Ling Yue was in an excellent mood, even blatantly humming a song.

This formed a sharp contrast with Zhou Ze and the others, who were huddling in the corners trying their best to minimize their presence.

The small group chat started chattering away.

Holy Crab: I wanted to see Gu Jiba and Ling Yue battle it out further, but a certain someone was knocked out so quickly.

ZRO: I'm still in a daze; it was too sudden.

Li Qiaohan: This is karma. When the time comes, it comes.

Kan Wo Nuan Ma: His mouth was usually too foul. Now that he's being cyberbullied, God really knows how to punish people.

Huai: So satisfying!

Dai Wo Fei Huang Teng Da: That bastard Gu Jiba is finally gone!

Li Qiaohan: I feel like the air is much fresher.

Bababoei: For a moment there, even my chest felt less congested from the stress.

A-Xin: I just thought of something. Isn't Supervisor Liao Yifeng's birthday coming up? After this happened, he probably won't dare to host a party, right?

Kan Hua Kan Hai: Heh, last year he messed up the project and he still dared to host one.

Mu Sen: So annoying. If Supervisor Liao Yifeng left too, our department would finally be at peace.

Speak of the devil.

Supervisor Liao Yifeng came out of the Vice President's office with a dark face and told everyone to go to the conference room for a meeting.

First, he warned everyone to watch their words and actions and not to bring shame to the company outside, placing heavy emphasis on the issue of not wearing employee badges once they left the building.

Finally, since Group 6 had no leader and was collaborating on a project with Group 4, they were temporarily merged into Group 4 under Team Leader Chen Rui's management.

Supervisor Liao Yifeng originally wanted to keep Ling Yue behind for a few words of instruction, but upon meeting her cold gaze, his words got stuck in his throat.

Although the Vice President had stated that this wasn't Ling Yue's doing, Supervisor Liao Yifeng felt it was too much of a coincidence. With a guilty conscience himself, he naturally viewed Ling Yue as a suspect.

Fearing that saying too much now would complicate matters, he simply kept his mouth shut.

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Ling Yue handed the script back to Team Leader Chen Rui. After reviewing it and finding no issues, Team Leader Chen Rui didn't assign Ling Yue any other work for the time being.

At 6:00 PM, Ling Yue clocked out.

This building was famously active day and night, with many people working overtime. It was brightly lit even late at night. When Ling Yue clocked out on time, the elevator went straight to the 1st floor without stopping once.

She walked with a cheerful pace, her posture light and spirited.

Just as she stepped out of the main entrance, a figure lunged out from a corner.

“Ling Yue!” he growled. Like a hungry wolf seeing fresh meat, he pounced with bloodshot eyes.

A few plainclothes bodyguards standing nearby moved into action.

Stepping forward quickly, they pinned the figure to the ground when he was still three steps away from Ling Yue!

“Ahhh, it hurts, it hurts!”

Accompanied by the sound of several bones popping out of place, the figure on the ground let out a shrill scream.

Ling Yue looked closely; as expected.

“Oh, Group Leader Gu—no, wait, you’ve been fired.” Ling Yue poked at Gu Shaonan’s wound again. “Gu Shaonan, if you lost your job, go home and cry. Why are you lurking here to ambush me?”

“It’s you, it must be you!” Gu Shaonan had a breath of fury trapped in his chest; he just wouldn't accept this!

A person like Ling Yue used to be subservient to him, trying to please him in every way. If he so much as frowned, she would be terrified for ages. She was like a little white rabbit—he could scold her or isolate her whenever he wanted.

How could such a person dare to resist him?

The incident only happened at noon, and by the afternoon, the video was out and causing a public outcry. There were no such coincidences in the world; it had to be Ling Yue's doing!

As of now, his TikTok China account had been dug up. Upon opening it, he was flooded with private messages cursing him, filled with all sorts of foul language and insults toward his mother—it was too much to look at.

Many people also added him on WeChat, with the verification messages full of interrogations and verbal abuse.

Even his phone number had been exposed. Just standing downstairs, he had received over twenty abusive calls.

It was one thing to lose his job and be cyberbullied.

But even his parents had called to ask about the situation.

In the family group chat, aunts and uncles from all over had somehow heard the news and posted a series of condemnations and lectures.

He was completely famous now, but he was despised by everyone.

His life was completely ruined!

All of this was because of Ling Yue, that bitch!

And right now...

This bitch was actually crouching before him with a smile.

Her condescending look was so infuriatingly punchable.

“I did it, what are you going to do about it?”

When Ling Yue spoke this classic line from movies and dramas, she felt an indescribably refreshing sense of satisfaction, like beating an enemy while they were down.

That's right, she was someone who sought revenge for the smallest grievance.

So what.

Anyone who made her unhappy, she would retaliate against every single one of them.

Protecting one's health is everyone's responsibility.

With a glance from Ling Yue, the bodyguards released Gu Shaonan, but they all stood by Ling Yue's side in a protective stance, remaining alert in case he went crazy again.

“You'll get what's coming to you! Even if you got rid of me, Supervisor Liao Yifeng won't let you have it easy!” Gu Shaonan scrambled up but didn't dare move again. He had a hunch that if he dared to take another step forward, Ling Yue's bodyguards would kick him so hard he'd be stuck to the wall and couldn't be peeled off.

Ling Yue looked at him as if he were an idiot. “Haven't you realized? Your current situation *is* your karma.

You're the one receiving retribution. What could I have possibly done wrong?

Since you mentioned Supervisor Liao Yifeng, I'm not afraid to tell you: it'll be his turn very soon.”

After Ling Yue finished, she clicked her tongue twice. “That face of yours is as nauseating as ever.”

She shook her head with apparent disgust and led the bodyguards away, unwilling to stay a second longer.

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