The three people's eyes instantly focused on her.
In previous formal discussions, Su Wantang mostly listened quietly and occasionally made suggestions on life matters.
This is the first time that I have spoken continuously in a core strategic link like this.
She seemed a little nervous under everyone's gaze, and her fingers twisted together unconsciously, but she still insisted on finishing:
"I... I just think that we should also evaluate the personal impact of this incident on Xiao Chen?"
Her eyes fell on Zhao Chen, with complete concern in her eyes:
"He is the son of Zhao Jianguo. This is a fact that cannot be changed. Public opinion will definitely tie him and Zhao Jianguo together for discussion.
How can we... isolate him from those negative influences?
After all, the company can issue an announcement to cut off the relationship, but the blood relationship cannot be cut off."
After she said this, her cheeks turned slightly red, as if she realized what she had said that was beyond the pale, and she added softly:
"I'm just... just a little worried."
The office was quiet for a few seconds.
Zhao Chen looked at the complete concern in her eyes and was silent for a moment.
When he spoke again, his voice was deeper:
"You have touched on the most critical and difficult point."
He turned to Zhang Qingxue and Chen Xi with sharp eyes:
"All the countermeasures we just took are based on one assumption -
This is a 'corporate crisis' that can be solved with Legal Document and commercial statements. But we might all be wrong."
He stood up, walked to the whiteboard, and wrote one word: Public Trial.
Zhao Chen, reminded by Su Wantang, suddenly recalled the dilemma he faced when Previous Life Zhao Jianguo was prosecuted.
"This is not a business crisis, this is a tsunami." Zhao Chen's pen tip hit the board hard,
"Once it breaks out, public anger will not distinguish between 'Zhao Jianguo' and 'Henglong', let alone listen patiently to our explanation of Equity Transfer Agreement.
What will they see? A rich and sinful father, and a son who calmly takes over his father's empire."
He looked at Chen Xi:
"You just said that when the news first emerged, Stock Issuance would be regarded as 'Cash Grab and Run'.
So, if after my father's crimes were exposed, I still showed up at the press conference in a suit and ties and calmly announced the company's strategy, what would the public see?"
Chen Xi's face changed slightly:
"You will see... cold-bloodedness. Calculation and lack of empathy for victims."
"That's right." Zhao Chen put down his pen, "The law can cut off the company, but morality will judge me personally.
If we only prepare commercial Contingency Plan and ignore Humanity Battlefield, we will lose miserably."
Zhang Qingxue took a deep breath and pushed up his glasses:
"So, we need a 'Emotional Rationalization' narrative.
You can't just be 'New Chairman', you must be 'Overthrower of the Old Order' and 'Condemner of Sin'."
"More than that." Su Wantang suddenly spoke, her voice firmer than before. Under the gaze of everyone, she said clearly:
"Xiao Chen also needs to be...'Grieving Son'."
Seeing everyone's confusion, she explained:
"He can't act like an outsider who's figured it all out and is just looking for profit. He has to show the pain --
Heartbroken for the victims,
Anger at his father's fall,
And the struggle of being in this Bloodline Vortex.
Only in this way will the public think that he is a 'human being' and not another cold-blooded Zhao Family Member."
This insight made both Zhang Qingxue and Chen Xi raise their eyebrows.
"Wantang is right." Zhao Chen nodded slowly,
"I need a 'Emotional Script'. But that's not enough."
His eyes became extremely sharp, "We have ignored one of the most dangerous variables - Lin Wanqing."
There was a sudden silence in Meeting Room.
"Why does she visit so often? Is it just for old friendship and common interests?"
Zhao Chen sneered, "No. She is waiting. Waiting for the most fatal opportunity for us."
Chen Xi reacted immediately:
"If she takes the initiative to 'leak' or 'hint' to the media about the case at a critical juncture of our Stock Issuance, or after you have just completed an important business negotiation, and shape another narrative -
For example, Zhao Jianguo is portrayed as a tragic character who was "forced into the palace and framed by his son"..."
"Then all our exquisite business cuts will become evidence of 'killing fathers to seize power and using any means necessary'."
Zhang Qingxue answered with a solemn expression.
"She will mix business struggles with crime and drag you into a muddier quagmire. We must predict how she will play her cards."
At this point, the discussion has completely escalated.
Zhao Chen sat down again and spoke in a calm and clear voice, "Therefore, our response must be divided into three layers and advanced simultaneously."
Based on Previous Life's processing experience, he drew three sections on the whiteboard:
Layer 1: Legal and Commercial Firewall
1. Improve the cutting documents and prepare multiple versions of announcements (from severe condemnation to deep cutting).
2. Study the legal expression of "actively cooperating with investigations" to avoid the suspicion of "failure to report knowledge".
3. Preset possible legal conflicts with Lin Wanqing and prepare to counterattack Contingency Plan.
While writing quickly, he said, "Aunt Zhang is responsible for this layer."
Second level: response to public opinion and capital dynamics
1. Abandon the single "five-month window period" assumption and formulate three sets of dynamic strategies A/B/C: