Some problems could easily be resolved by handling them coldly. As long as things did not get too serious, one could simply leave them alone. Once those making a fuss realized they had nothing to gain, things would gradually settle down.
But some matters became too serious from the very beginning. Trying to deal with them "low-key" afterward would only make one look excessively "wise."
Just look at the situation now. A group of shop owners were protesting outside the Every Moment Building, while television stations and newspaper reporters were covering it. They practically wanted the whole world to know what had happened.
At a time like this, saying and doing nothing would only lead to more unpredictable problems.
The self-esteem of the public, especially that of people at the bottom of society, was sensitive and fragile. Once they mistakenly took "low-key" to mean "being ignored," that fragile self-esteem would explode.
First, they would hurt themselves, and then they would go on to hurt others.
So the best solution at a time like this was to step forward and lay everything out clearly, so that people understood Every Moment had done nothing wrong. There were no self-proclaimed moral paragons standing on those people's side. If they continued making a fuss, it would be meaningless.
Regarding Lin Qi's choice, the head of the Legal Department merely expressed his acceptance. His relationship with Every Moment was not particularly close; Every Moment was only one of the many clients of the law firm behind him.
Lin Qi then had his secretary make the arrangements. At nine that evening, he appeared on the Federal Television network's late-night current-affairs interview program, Do Not Talk About Current Affairs.
Mo was the host's name.
After Lin Qi confirmed that he would appear on the program, Every Moment