Chapter 854 290: Sudden Negative Public Opinion, Li Yuan Returns to Modu (Part 3)

Upon hearing that Li Yuan was going back to Modu, Zhong Tingyue's voice immediately turned excited and urgent.

"Senior, are you really going back to Modu tomorrow, or are you just teasing me for fun?"

Li Yuan shook his head, not in the mood to banter much with Zhong Tingyue, he directly explained the situation.

"Well, the company is in a bit of trouble, and I need to go back to handle it."

Hearing that something was wrong with the company, Zhong Tingyue's voice clearly turned anxious as she quickly asked:

"Senior, what happened to the company? What went wrong?"

Li Yuan gave a rough explanation of the situation, there was no need to hide it from her.

"Don't worry, this hasn't spread yet and hasn't caused much of an impact. My concern is that there's more to it than it seems, so I want to head back in advance, investigate the cause, and think of a countermeasure."

After hearing Li Yuan's explanation, Zhong Tingyue calmed down:

"Then, Senior, when are you coming back tomorrow, should I pick you up?"

Li Yuan shook his head with a smile: "No need, I'll have Hu Zhenqiang arrange a company car to come over. We'll be able to leave first thing in the morning. You and Mrs. Gu have a good time celebrating the New Year in Modu. We'll talk more when we meet tomorrow."

Zhong Tingyue nodded: "Mm-hmm, Senior, make sure to stay safe on the road, I'm still here."

Li Yuan: "Mm, just letting you know, be more attentive, and contact me immediately if there's an emergency."

...

After hanging up the call with Zhong Tingyue, Li Yuan went straight to the study, opened his laptop, logged into QQ, and began viewing some links sent by Hu Zhenqiang.

[Deliberately altering history in the game, this is a desecration of history!]

[The entire game is filled with a lot of suggestive and sexual hints, such games, if not removed, pose great harm!]

[The terrible consequences of blind idolization—On the harms brought by "Honor of Kings!"]

[A spiritual opium, with a 12-year-old child so addicted to "Honor of Kings" that they spent tens of thousands a day and almost died at an internet cafe!]

[Shock! This game is absolutely addictive, two young students got into a fight, ending in a knife confrontation...]

...

Looking at the various negative news articles about "Honor of Kings" sent over by Hu Zhenqiang, Li Yuan felt a tingling on his scalp, and a surge of anger in his heart.

All these negative messages were obviously fake malicious fabrications that were "fake at a glance".

The purpose was purely to attack "Honor of Kings," to snuff out this milestone competitive game that had exploded nationwide over the past week in its infancy...

After reading through them, Li Yuan couldn't help but curse: "Damn, they're trying to kill me!"

"Damn it, this cannot be tolerated, a counterattack is a must."

Li Yuan's heart surged with anger; since his rebirth, this was the first time he felt the danger of the business world.

At the same time, he felt a hint of crisis.

He had only reached this level, yet it already attracted commercial attacks. If he made further investments, would they go even further, even resorting to personal attacks?

In this era, it's hard to say.

He didn't want to gamble on his life and those of his loved ones with the conscience of competitors.

At the end of the year, after his cousin Chu Yanyan's incident, he had already arranged for Tan Zhonghua to find a bodyguard cum driver but hadn't used them yet.

He rarely traveled, almost never left Modu; at other times, he was always with a few girlfriends.

Occasionally, when in the mood, they'd even play cards in the car, so he didn't have a bodyguard follow.

But looking at it now, sometimes extra caution is necessary, especially when traveling out of Modu or attending events...

After thinking it over, Li Yuan already made up his mind.

Faced with this situation, he definitely needs to return to Modu, to sit at the company's helm and devise a strategy.

...

"Dad, Mom, Zixia, I might have to go back to Modu early tomorrow morning to handle an emergency at the company."

Li Yuan roughly explained the situation to his parents, without mentioning it was an attack from competitors to avoid them worrying.

Upon hearing that Li Yuan would be leaving early the next morning, Xia Qin was momentarily stunned and instinctively said:

"Aren't we supposed to go to your grandparents' house tomorrow together?"

"Is the company matter so urgent that you have to go back tomorrow?"

Li Yuan nodded, feeling slightly apologetic as he spoke: "Mom, you go with Dad and Zixia, the three of you can go together. I really need to head back."

"But I've already promised your grandparents and a few uncles..."

Xia Qin frowned, wanting to say more, but was interrupted by Li Heng.

"The company's matters are more important, relatives can be visited anytime. We three will go, convey our regards, and that'll suffice."

After Li Heng spoke, he looked at Li Yuan and instructed:

"Yuan, how're you getting there tomorrow? Will you drive yourself?"

Li Yuan explained: "I've arranged for the company to send a car; it should arrive by morning. There'll be a driver and a bodyguard, they'll take turns driving, it'll be fine."

"Oh, that's fine then!" Li Heng nodded.

"Xia Qin, Yuan's leaving tomorrow, pack a few things for him tonight."

"Alright!" Xia Qin sighed deeply, nodding helplessly.

In her heart, she also wanted to take her now-successful son to her family, to flaunt a bit, as her parents and siblings were eagerly awaiting...

Given Li Yuan's busy schedule, it might be as late as next year's New Year before he returns after this departure.

After telling his parents, Li Yuan called Bai Weixi to explain the situation.

Upon hearing that Li Yuan was going back, Bai Weixi immediately expressed her desire to return to Modu with him, but after much persuasion from Li Yuan, she agreed to stay home for the New Year.

Early the next day, a brand-new black Mercedes S600 company car appeared at the doorstep...