Chapter 946 - 965: The Institutions with the Right to Speak Out Remain Silent

"Who knows? Maybe adversity reveals a person’s true intelligence." The further things developed and the more they interacted, the more Qian Xingxing felt the tall, great figure from his childhood memories collapsing.

Before, Qian Duoduo was merely standing on the ground. Now, in Qian Xingxing’s heart, he had burrowed deep into the dirt. He wasn’t even fit to stand on the earth.

"Everything Grandpa left behind was just too good. He had an outstanding reputation, signed many high-potential streamers, and was a pioneer in the industry. The Federation Live Broadcast Company brand itself was an industry leader. When he took over, he didn’t have to do anything at all except a little charity work..."

Qian Duoduo had simply marketed himself as a devoted husband and chairman, increasing his investments in charity. This added extra points to a company that already scored a ninety in the public’s eyes, smoothly cementing its status as the industry giant. Those who came later had already lost the opportunity to ride the initial wave, making it very difficult to surpass him.

That was until Qian Xingxing started his own business. Relying on Qiuqiu, his own solid skills, and excellent ideas, he grew the new platform into a powerhouse, finally forcing the Federation Live Broadcast Company into a headwind.

Under pressure, Qian Duoduo began making a series of baffling, erratic moves, completely losing his mind. Without the overwhelming advantage of his company’s sheer scale to crush the competition, he acted like an idiot who had no idea how to do business. Especially since birds of a feather flock together—after Qian Duoduo brought Qian Song back, he devolved from an idiot who couldn’t do business into an idiot who could neither do business nor behave like a decent human being!

"Let’s not talk about this anymore. In a little while, I’m going to sever all ties with him. I’ll expel him from the Qian Family, otherwise, he’ll taint Grandpa’s grave."

With the personal matters out of the way, the group comforted the agitated Qian Xingxing before shifting the conversation to current major trends.

"Why hasn’t the competitor next door responded to this incident yet?"

"I’m guessing they’re trying to figure out a countermeasure," Meimei said, remembering that this wasn’t the first or second time the rival company had acted like this.

"Speaking of which, the situation has escalated quite a bit," Qiuqiu said. "On the Star Network, they’re saying that the family of the female streamer who committed suicide also has some evidence. Logically speaking, with a suicide note and evidence... they should open a case for investigation. Why is it that Zhu Xing and the Federation Live Broadcast Company are completely silent now?"

That was right. Only then did everyone realize that an entire morning had passed. Where was the arrest warrant?

"This won’t just blow over, will it?" Meimei thought deeper about the implications. "Are the authorities just going to do nothing?"

"It’s highly possible, considering how wide-reaching this is." Qian Xingxing had been in this circle long enough to know the true colors of certain people involved. "But human lives are at stake here, and the social impact is horrendous. If they just let them off with a slap on the wrist, how can they face the taxpayers? How dare they even call themselves the taxpayers’ government?"

Qiuqiu felt that this ordeal would likely drag on for quite a while. "It depends on public opinion. Under the heavy pressure of public scrutiny, they definitely won’t be able to just let it slide. The real fear is that they might manipulate public opinion, ultimately distorting the facts and pushing a scapegoat out to take the fall."

It was human nature to seek good fortune and avoid disaster; this tactic was all too common. Whenever something went wrong, they blamed it on a temp worker. Hadn’t that happened enough times already?

Moreover, it wasn’t just this incident. Qiuqiu was concerned about another aspect. "Do you guys think that the girl who committed suicide is the only victim?"

The expression on Qian Xingxing’s face darkened almost instantly. The only victim? How could that be? If even S-Class streamers were being passed around as gifts, there would definitely be no shortage of others.

"That is Grandpa’s company. I will absolutely not allow it to shelter filth and corruption," Qian Xingxing stated firmly. "I will track this matter to the very end."

Even if he had to go to war against the government, he would never allow the truth to be buried.

Qiuqiu gave a sound of agreement. "I support you. I hope this situation can be resolved properly. Then let’s have the operations department keep a close eye on the online trends recently, to see if the other side tries to buy paid trolls."

"Understood," Wanxing complied. "We will keep a close eye on it."