The press conference held by the Jin Family was packed with reporters and media.
Mr. Jin walked onto the stage with a solemn expression and began his statement. "Dear friends from the media, regarding the recent reports of our company's products exceeding formaldehyde standards, I hereby solemnly declare that we will recall all problematic products and provide consumers with full refunds and compensation. Furthermore, we have launched an internal investigation and will not tolerate any responsible party."
However, the reporters were unconvinced and raised pointed questions. "Mr. Kim, will this incident affect the Jin Family's reputation?"
Are there any other product quality issues with the Jin Family?
"There are rumors that this incident was a deliberate setup by a competitor. What is your opinion on this?"
Mr. Jin tried to remain calm and answered reporters' questions one by one, "Our Jin Family has always valued product quality. This incident was purely accidental. We will actively cooperate with the relevant departments in the investigation and give the public an explanation. As for the rumors from our competitors, I can only say that the innocent are innocent."
After the press conference, the Jin Family relations team immediately launched a crisis management campaign in an attempt to salvage the company's image.
However, public opinion had already taken hold, and Jin Group's stock price plummeted within a single day.
Meanwhile, Ji Wangchen and Ji Wuqiu were also watching the live stream in the study.
Ji Wuqiu looked up at Ji Wangchen: "Who do you think it could be?"
Before they could even cause trouble for the Jin Family, the Jin Family themselves ran into trouble.
Ji Wangchen looked in the direction of Chu Yanzhang's house, "Who else could it be? Father clearly knows the answer."
The Jin Family has been having a run of bad luck lately. Not only has their company image been damaged, but companies that previously collaborated with them have also terminated their partnerships for fear of being implicated.
Even after holding a press conference and clarifying the situation, the public is not buying it.
The public isn't stupid; they can see that this is just a tactic by capitalists to salvage their situation, ultimately only harming their own interests.
After returning home, Mr. Jin was unable to leave the villa complex, as the area outside the gate was blocked by reporters.
He paced back and forth in the living room, his brow furrowed.
Mrs. Jin sat on the sofa, her phone tightly gripping her hand, constantly refreshing the latest news updates.
The public relations manager stood to the side, sweating profusely, reporting the latest public opinion analysis, "Chairman, Madam, the negative comments about the Jin Family online are still escalating. There are a lot of comments boycotting our products on social media, and some consumers have even started organizing rights protection activities."
Mr. Jin stopped and angrily asked the company's vice president standing to the side, "What about those partners who terminated their contracts? Have they shown any signs of changing their minds?"
Vice President: "Not yet, they're all watching how things develop. We've tried contacting them, but most said they need time to consider."
Suddenly, Jin's mother spoke, her voice tinged with weariness. "This can't go on any longer. We must find a breakthrough and quell this storm as soon as possible."
Just then, the head of the Jin Family's legal team rushed into the room, holding a document in his hand. "Chairman, we have just received information that someone is secretly acquiring our company's scattered shares. The behavior is very covert, but it has already attracted the attention of the market."
Mr. Jin's expression changed. "Who is it? Have you found out?"
The head of the legal team shook his head. "We don't know their identities yet, but what's certain is that their motives are not pure."
After a moment of contemplation, Jin's mother said, "Could it be the Ji Family?"
Jin Xun, the Jin Xun, frowned. "We can't rule out that possibility, but we don't have concrete evidence. Right now, the most important thing is to stabilize the company internally and not let ourselves fall into chaos."
Ji Wuqiu received a call from Jin Renwei's father, Jin Xun, in the afternoon, requesting a face-to-face negotiation. He has now arrived at her doorstep by helicopter.
Meanwhile, Chu Yanzhang was sitting obediently on the opposite side of the sofa, eating the cherries that Zhouzhou handed him.
Ji Wuqiu: "..."
Son, this is the naive Chu Yanzhang you described? He's practically showing his true colors! Are you really blind?!
Xie Zhuzhou was annoyed that his father wasn't going to the middle-aged people's gathering on the weekend; why was he bothering their private time together?
Ji Wuqiu sighed and had no choice but to agree to Jin Xun's request to meet, since he also wanted to see Jin Xun make a scene.
If it weren't for Jin Xun's son, Jin Renwei, his second son wouldn't have survived so many near-death experiences and still be suffering from amnesia! It's already merciful that he didn't immediately execute the entire Jin Family!
When Jin Xun entered the Ji Family's living room, his expression was complex and difficult to decipher, containing both anger and a hint of barely perceptible anxiety. He went straight to Ji Wuqiu and got straight to the point. "Mr. Ji, let's not beat around the bush. Did you interfere in the Jin Family's affairs this time?"
Ji Wuqiu smiled slightly, slowly put down his teacup, and said in a calm tone, "Mr. Jin, what do you mean by that? How could we interfere in the affairs of the Jin Family? The business world is like a battlefield, and it's normal for things to change rapidly."
You should look for problems within yourselves, instead of blaming others when things go wrong.
Jin Group Home Furnishings is one of the most famous home furnishing brands in China, and it has been exporting for many years. If something really goes wrong, the risk is considerable.
Besides, if you hadn't acted so dishonestly and without conscience, how could this have happened?
Jin Xun snorted coldly, clearly disbelieving. "Stop pretending, Ji Wuqiu. Who else could have suffered such a sudden blow if not you?"
Ji Wuqiu maintained his smile, but his eyes turned cold. "Our Ji Family has always been upright and honest, and we never resort to underhanded tactics. The reason you're so certain it's us, is it because you've done something to betray our Ji Family?"
Jin Xun was furious, but he couldn't openly say, "It's because my son harmed your Ji Family that your Ji Family is retaliating."
His gaze shifted to the other people present.
Finally, it stopped on Xie Zhuzhou.
"A few days ago, your son hit my son. Does that mean we've wronged your family?"
Xie Zhuzhou crossed his legs, not caring that Jin Xun was an elder. His smile was innocent and naive, "Uncle Jin, we're the ones who beat him up, so what? Your son has a bad reputation and has interfered in other people's relationships many times. He likes married women. He's immoral, so why is he afraid of being beaten? I thought he was already used to it."
Besides, it's your son who's been following me. It wouldn't be surprising if I beat him up like a sleazy thug, would it?"
Chu Yanzhang weakly added from the side, "I hit him, it has nothing to do with Zhouzhou! Besides, his face also injured my hand, and we haven't even asked him for medical expenses yet!"
Xie Zhuzhou patted Chu Yanzhang's head and said domineeringly, " Little Yan, don't be afraid of them. You did a good deed, so you should hold your head high and be an upright person!"
Jin Xun was so enraged by Xie Zhuzhou and Chu Yanzhang's coordinated attack that his face turned ashen, but he was momentarily speechless. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself, and sneered, "What a sharp tongue you have! It seems the Ji Family has truly raised their son well. However, don't be too smug; matters in the business world can't be resolved with mere words."
Ji Wuqiu remained calm and composed. He gently set down his teacup, his tone calm yet undeniably firm. "Mr. Jin, if the Jin Family has acted uprightly, what is there to fear? Indeed, those who have done wrong will have their conscience cleared."
Jin Xun was speechless at Ji Wuqiu's words. Knowing that further entanglement would be futile, he snorted coldly and turned to leave. Before leaving, he coldly tossed out the words, "We'll see."
After Jin Xun left, Ji Wuqiu looked at the two seemingly harmless children opposite him.
"Youngest son, did you do this?"
Xie Zhuzhou was taken aback upon hearing this, and shook his head blankly.
"What about Little Chu?"
Xie Zhuzhou immediately frowned and said unhappily, "Father, how can you doubt Little Yan? Does he seem like the kind of person who would do such a thing?"
Ji Wuqiu: "..." Hopeless.