"Buzz--"
The phone on the bedside table started vibrating incessantly.
Chu Yu glanced over there subconsciously, and only after seeing that the caller ID showed Zhang Yue did he answer the phone.
"Wake up! Check Weibo right now! Someone's revealed that you're being kept by the head of Stockpile Shopping Network!" Zhang Yue's urgent voice came from across the room.
Chu Yu's expression froze slightly.
She... was being kept by someone?
The rumors have gone so far, it's outrageous!
Even Gu Jinhuai never dared to say he wanted to keep her as a mistress, right?
Because the situation was so outrageous, Chu Yu wasn't actually that flustered.
Since she wasn't actually being kept, she can simply file a lawsuit through legal channels.
Just then, Zhang Yue's voice came from the other end again, " Xiao Yu, tell me the truth, this whole sugar daddy thing... it's not true, is it?"
Chu Yu: "... Of course it's not true!"
Zhang Yue patted her chest. "Then I'm relieved. If it's just a rumor, the company will immediately send the legal department to handle the procedures."
Soon after, both the Shopping Stockpile Network and Chu Yu Studio issued statements saying that the rumors circulating online were completely unfounded and that they were collecting evidence and preparing to file a lawsuit.
However, such statements are not only useless to irrational people, but may even have the opposite effect.
[Hilarious, what's the point of a statement now?]
[I've noticed that these days, whenever celebrities get into trouble, they all issue righteous and dignified statements, but we really don't know what they're like behind the scenes.]
[I was originally planning to support Chu Yu during the livestream festival, but now that things are like this, I'm completely discouraged.]
[I checked the post that broke the news, and there's absolutely no solid evidence. How did it get spread like this?]
Soon, the negative impact of the scandal began to unfold.
When a public figure is involved in such negative news, it will inevitably lead to a loss of goodwill from fans and the general public.
Even if it's eventually clarified that the whole thing was a rumor, it's very difficult for those fans who have already left to come back.
However, the problem facing Stockpile Shopping Network is the credibility and image of the entire website.
More and more brands that received the message began to request the termination of their live streaming cooperation, and some even turned around and contacted Hundred Treasures Network and Shen Zhuo.
The person in charge of Hundred Treasures Network sat in front of the computer with a calculating look on his face, a smug smile playing on his lips.
That's right, the online accusations today were orchestrated by him using paid online trolls.
Hundred Treasures Network and Stockpile Network have been competing for so long that buying negative information about each other to smear each other has become a routine practice.
It's just that this time, because of the presence of a popular celebrity like Chu Yu, things have blown up so much.
However, Hundred Treasures Network still reaped significant benefits from this move.
At least for now, quite a few brands have terminated their cooperation with the Stockpile Network and switched to their services.
Inside the Chu Family villa.
In the second bedroom on the second floor, Chu Chen got up sleepily and drew back the curtains.
The warm sunlight streamed in instantly, making me feel cozy and comfortable.
But this blissful moment didn't last long before it was interrupted by a cell phone ringing.
Chu Chen assumed it was one of his friends calling and didn't pay much attention.
Until he slowly walked over and picked up his phone to take a look.
The note says "Second Aunt".
Chu Chen paused for a moment.
Why did his second aunt suddenly call him?
Chu Chen answered the phone quickly, "Second Aunt? Is something wrong?"
" Chu Chen, your mother and I just saw the news online saying that your sister is being kept by someone. What's going on? Who could afford to keep someone from the Chu Family? I have to find out about this! You can't hide it from me."
Chu Chen: "??"
What the heck?
His sister is being kept by someone?
At the same time, Chu Yu in the master bedroom next door was also being bombarded with questions from her mother:
"Honey, I just looked up a picture of the person in charge of that Stockpile Shopping Network. Your taste... is definitely unique. Mom doesn't mean anything by it. If you really like older men like him, I can accept it, but being kept by someone isn't very ethical."
Fang Lanzhi abruptly changed the subject, "Do we, the Chu Family, need anyone to support us? How much does he pay you a month for 'maintenance'? I'll give you double that, and you can go back to supporting him! Remember that! We're not short of money."
Chu Yu: "..."
Chu Yu rubbed his temples helplessly. "Mom, calm down. That thing online is completely fabricated. I have nothing to do with them."
Upon hearing this, Fang Lanzhi breathed a sigh of relief.
She patted her chest, still shaken. "It's a rumor, huh? That's fine. I was really scared when I heard it this morning. Have you been in contact with Xiao Gu lately?"
Chu Yu's head suddenly started to ache even more, so she had to change the subject.
"Mom, my company is urging me to go over and resolve this matter."
Fang Lanzhi immediately replied tactfully, "Alright, alright, then you should go quickly."
After hanging up the phone, Chu Yu's anger immediately soared, and she sent a message to Zhang Yue.
[Sister Zhang Yue, you need to clarify this matter of me being slandered as soon as possible. I don't care what methods you use, I just can't stand this injustice!]
If she doesn't explain clearly within a day that she's being kept by a sugar daddy...
I reckon it'll be spread throughout the entire Chu Family by tomorrow.
When that time comes, all sorts of distant relatives will definitely come over to offer their greetings.
The thought of that scene sent chills down Chu Yu's spine, and she quickly got dressed to go to the company.
Upon receiving the message, Zhang Yue, who was at the company, immediately and seriously conveyed Chu Yu's message to the higher-ups.
Of course, even if Chu Yu himself didn't say it, the company would definitely not be lenient.