"Miss Ling, I don't quite understand what you mean by that."

Chen Xuan looked at the other person hesitantly.

Ling Xiaoxiao smiled, "We've known each other for a while, right?"

"I feel there's no need for us to be so formal with each other; it makes us seem too distant."

"Why don't you just call me by my name, and I'll start calling you Brother Chen. How about that?"

Chen Xuan gave a dry laugh. Ling Xiaoxiao was twenty-four this year, a year younger than him.

This way of addressing seemed quite reasonable and appropriate.

"Alright, then from now on, I'll call you Xiaoxiao."

Chen Xuan smiled and lifted his glass to signal.

Ling Xiaoxiao seemed very happy and proactively clinked glasses with him, "Come on, Brother Chen, let's drink together."

After putting down the glass, Ling Xiaoxiao actively inquired, "How did you meet President Lin? How long have you been together?"

"Just under two months," Chen Xuan replied with a light smile, without going into detail.

"So you've only just gotten together, it's not been long."

Ling Xiaoxiao nodded, "President Lin is such a beauty and has such poise, I can't help but feel envious myself, hahaha."

Chen Xuan chuckled, "You're a beauty too, no need to belittle yourself."

"Really?" Ling Xiaoxiao slightly squinted her eyes at him, suddenly letting out a light sigh, "Unfortunately, I've got a bad fate, choosing this path, beyond my control."

Then, she proactively began talking to Chen Xuan about her past.

Chen Xuan listened carefully, occasionally chiming in.

The two ate and chatted, the atmosphere very relaxed and pleasant.

Although Ling Xiaoxiao didn't truly lay all her cards on the table or confess her feelings, Chen Xuan could sense something different in Ling Xiaoxiao's emotions.

But since Ling Xiaoxiao didn't openly express it, he didn't say much more, to avoid seeming presumptuous.

After the meal, the two chatted idly in the room for another half an hour.

Ling Xiaoxiao saw Chen Xuan off to the door, "Brother Chen, I'm planning to head back tomorrow, call me when you have some time."

"Alright, let's keep in touch by phone," Chen Xuan nodded with a smile.

Just then, a paparazzi disguised as a guest swiftly took photos of them.

Satisfied, he left after getting what he wanted.

Very soon, the photos were passed to Su Wenhua.

"Hmm, isn't this guy... Lin Wanxi's husband, Chen Xuan?"

"He's actually having a private meeting with Ling Xiaoxiao! Haha, I didn't expect to dig up an even juicier story!"

"This is a direct two birds with one stone! Let's see how Lin Wanxi can turn this around!"

Su Wenhua was quite pleased, "Immediately leak it online, and get some trolls to stir the pot; the bigger the commotion, the better."

"Understood!" His chief subordinate replied with a sinister smile.

That afternoon, the matter was exposed by those with an agenda, accompanied by that photo.

Except, Chen Xuan's face was pixelated, adding an air of mystery.

The headline was also striking — Sweet Song Queen Ling Xiaoxiao having a secret meeting with a mysterious man, spending two hours together in a room!

It instantly hit trending topics, attracting much gossip from onlookers.

Everyone was curious about who the mysterious man really was.

Even many fans rushed to leave comments under Ling Xiaoxiao's Weibo, asking about the mysterious man's identity and if he's Ling Xiaoxiao's mysterious boyfriend.

Before long, a second explosive news story also hit trending, even jumping to the top.

Confirmed! The mysterious man is already married, and Ling Xiaoxiao willingly becomes the mistress!

This explosive news immediately caused a huge uproar.

The gossip mongers couldn't sit still!

For a while, the trolls hired by Su Wenhua and Ling Xiaoxiao's fans engaged in fierce verbal battles.

This wasn't the end; two hours later, a third piece of information was exposed.

The mysterious man is the husband of New Moon Company's president Lin Wanxi, secretly involved with Ling Xiaoxiao, having an affair!

All three pieces of information were quite explosive, instantly dominating the top three spots on the trending list.

Su Wenhua was very satisfied with this maneuver, step by step dragging Ling Xiaoxiao into the abyss, with Lin Wanxi getting pulled into the mire as well.

If this matter isn't handled well, the impact will be huge!

The pressure of public opinion could suffocate them!

After suffering a humiliating defeat, Huang Xian'Er bore resentment towards Ling Xiaoxiao and was immediately overjoyed upon seeing these explosive news items.

During tonight's live stream, she intended to use this tabloid news to fiercely attack Ling Xiaoxiao.

Similarly, in New Moon Company's office.

Lin Wanxi was furious, "These paparazzi are truly infuriating!"

"Fabricating lies, deliberately twisting the truth, even killing them wouldn't quench my anger!"

Lin Zhiguo shook his head incessantly, "What's this? We just opened up a stable sales market, and now... this troublesome matter arises."

"Wanxi, we must clarify the truth quickly! We know Chen Xuan went to thank Ling Xiaoxiao over lunch, someone is obviously trying to manipulate the situation maliciously, smear Ling Xiaoxiao, and slander our company!"

"It's definitely Su Wenhua stirring up trouble behind the scenes!" Lin Wanxi said coldly.

Just then, the female secretary hurried into the office.

"President Lin, lots of media reporters have gathered at the company entrance, saying they want to interview you."

Lin Zhiguo and Lin Wanxi's faces turned even uglier; things were about to escalate...

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