DSF Chapter 116

After a few days, Papa Yan and Mama Yan’s attitude remained lukewarm.

Mama Yan seemed to deliberately avoid the topic, unwilling to discuss it further. She came and went early and late every day, as if deliberately avoiding Yan Yibing.

Yan Yibing felt quite uncomfortable about this, so he simply moved back to the club to stay.

Of course, he would occasionally go to Han Mo’s villa, but because it was too close to his own home, it felt suffocating just looking at it, so he didn’t go often.

Once, Han Mo happened to return to the villa to fetch something and ran into Mama Yan coming back from the supermarket with groceries.

The two met at the entrance of the community, and Han Mo helped swipe the access card for her.

He hesitated for a moment, then followed up and whispered, “Auntie, let me carry these back for you.”

Mama Yan didn’t say anything and averted her gaze.

Afraid that Mama Yan would misunderstand his intentions, Han Mo quickly added, “I’ll just carry them for you, won’t bother you much.”

With that, Han Mo took the bags from her. He didn’t disturb Mama Yan and maintained a respectful distance of over two meters. Silently, he carried the fruits and vegetables to Yan Yibing’s doorstep, didn’t enter, just nodded slightly, and left.

Mama Yan looked at his back and sighed deeply.

Han Mo didn’t mention this incident to Yan Yibing, but he could understand Mama Yan’s attitude.

She was unwilling to accept it, but didn’t know what to do, so she could only remain in this stalemate.

But for him, not receiving harsh rejection was already something to be grateful for.

Papa Yan and Mama Yan were the most open-minded and gentle parents he had ever seen.

Compared to their parents’ attitudes, the outside world was much more accepting.

The HanBing CP support club finally flourished.

The group that was originally disregarded by both sides in the live broadcast suddenly became the main palace and had a large account with over a hundred thousand followers, with thousands of comments on their sugar-baiting posts every day.

【HanBing CP Support Club: Babies, do you remember the exhibition match duos, that moment when Bing Shen fell on Han Shen’s body? Back then, the criticism was harsh, but now, looking back, it’s all sugar!!! Why did Bing Shen fall on Han Shen, why did Han Shen instinctively catch him? And look at where Bing Shen’s hand landed, then look at their eye contact!】

【LittleRolling: Haha! Totally got me!】

【GlutinousSugar: Ahhhhhh I didn’t expect the esports community to be so sweet! And so much sugar remains undiscovered!】

【BeanJuice: That moment! I’ve watched it carefully a hundred times, everyone, please zoom in a hundred times, at 0.5x speed! Did Han Shen hook Bing Shen’s palm! Damn! The little couple is so open!】

【ChickenEater: Real couples are awesome! I bow to you them!】

【zls Ding Luo: Wow!!! Although they weren’t together at the time, you guys sure know how to dig deep into the sugar!】

【HanBing CP Support Club: Damn! The real industry insiders are joining in on the sugar rush!]

【zls Ding Luo: There’s even more sugar in real life, but it’s related to interests, so it’s kept hidden.】

……

Weibo is the main base for female fans, and the related tags of the two are already filled with sugar.

The forums, as the main base for male fans, are much more rational.

【A few days ago, I heard the bad news that Han Shen and Yan Yibing were in a relationship. As a fan, I won’t comment on their relationship, but I have to say, Yan Yibing’s skills are not as good as Han Shen’s.】

【???Prince fans are crazy, who won the championship this time, who turned the tide this time! I was thinking of getting along well with you all for a few days, but it seems unnecessary now.】

【It wasn’t necessary to begin with. What does their relationship have to do with us?】

【No, it doesn’t matter. If Han Mo can’t measure up, he’ll be overshadowed by Yan Yibing for as long as he’s active.】

【Hehe, hilarious, go ask Yan Yibing if Han Mo is better than him, and see what Yan Yibing says.】

【The above comments made me laugh. Haven’t you ever comforted a girlfriend? Forget it if you’re single.】

【In your eyes, is comforting a girlfriend not about telling the truth?】

【Then you try telling the truth often and see how it goes, as you wish.】

In the Zero meeting room, Sun Tianjiao sat with his legs crossed, blowing on the wolfberry tea in his hand.

“Due to the recent positive feedback, many female fans are indulging in sugar, and male fans are mostly focusing on the matches, not particularly concerned about this matter. We’ve reached a strategic cooperation with the in-law team, and we’ll release a set of joint merchandise soon.”

Yan Yibing’s eyelids twitched slightly. “In-law team?”

Sun Tianjiao: “Isn’t it vivid enough?”

Yan Yibing: “…As you wish.”

Sun Tianjiao: “Let’s start the pre-sale first, and we’ll be ready to ship in about twenty days. It’s definitely going to be popular among female fans, so you two should find time to collaborate on a live broadcast for promotion.”

Yan Yibing frowned. “We also need to collaborate on a live broadcast?”

He wasn’t keen on showcasing their relationship in front of the public. He hoped this matter would fade away slowly and eventually be forgotten.

Sun Tianjiao reassured him, “We won’t have frequent live broadcasts. Just once, and the platform reluctantly agreed.”

Yan Yibing: “The two of us duoing?”

Sun Tianjiao: “That works, or just chatting, but also be mindful of the boundaries. The platform will have people monitoring.”

Yan Yibing kept a straight face. “I won’t do anything even if they don’t monitor.”

Sun Tianjiao said with a sneer, “Can I trust you? You two are the ones who kissed twice during a live broadcast.”

Yan Yibing: “Heh.”

Sun Tianjiao didn’t intend to tease him anymore and smiled, “Zuzong, how are your parents reacting? I remember Auntie wanted to set you up on a blind date.”

Yan Yibing shook his head. “They don’t have a particular attitude, neither objecting nor supporting, just dragging it out.”

Sun Tianjiao: “That’s not bad, take it slow.”

Yan Yibing: “Yeah, that’s what I think too.”

After the business meeting, Yan Yibing went to coach An Xinghuo in practice.

An Xinghuo’s action as a decoy in the last world championship played a crucial role, giving Yan Yibing a huge advantage.

The club’s higher-ups believed he had great potential and decided to focus on developing him.

It had been a long time since Yan Yibing wholeheartedly trained someone.

Han Mo was the first, followed by Song Tang, not really counting Lei Ming, so An Xinghuo should be considered the third one officially.

Feeling the recognition, An Xinghuo was extremely grateful to Yan Yibing. The first medal of his professional career was brought to him by Yan Yibing, and his bright future was also brought to him by Yan Yibing.

However, Yan Yibing no longer took in disciples, so An Xinghuo just called him Captain.

Before the joint merchandise went on presale, there was a problem.

The Han Shi brand has released a new series of esports-themed clothing.

This time, it’s not just sportswear, but also includes white sneakers, baseball caps, and electronic watches.

After officially divorcing with Zuo Yunshi, Han Tang took control of the company’s ownership.

Although he gained freedom, a significant portion of the company’s assets were divided by Zuo Yunshi, causing financial risk due to disrupted cash flow. He urgently needed to recover.

In addition, his affair was exposed by Zuo Yunshi in a mass email, and many industry partners, upon hearing this gossip, were not pleased with him.

Han Tang was preparing for financing and listing, as well as expanding into overseas markets, but the divorce controversy made this path somewhat difficult.

He now needed to quickly reverse his image to instill confidence in investors and shareholders.

Recently, Han Mo’s scandal with Yan Yibing has been making headlines.

Moreover, the Prince Club has hinted at releasing a series of joint peripheral products, which will be available soon.

With no constraints holding him back, Han Tang quickly notified the design department to work overtime and create a set of products similar yet different from Han Mo’s esports image for an early release.

There will always be fans who are easily fooled, thinking that the product released by Han Shi is the so-called joint collaboration.

Anyway, they urgently need funds, so any amount they can deceive is worth it.

Moreover, Han Shi’s products are cheap and inherently attractive, so as long as they use Han Mo’s gimmick for publicity, they won’t worry about not making money.

In just two days, Han Shi’s flagship store hung up the new esports series.

This series does not have Han Shi’s own logo, but instead, a “Han” character is printed on the zipper of the clothes.

In addition, the pattern on the chest is a figure wearing dark casual clothes, with the back showing a person.

The figure does not show its face, holding a gun in its left hand, with the arm naturally hanging down, exuding a lonely and elegant back view.

This pattern is similar to the one Han Mo had when recording the opening before a match.

Han Tang then promoted it on Weibo.

“Founder of Han Shi: The peak showdown, the passion never cools. Congratulations to the Chinese team for their excellent performance in the World Championship! Han Shi now launches a series of esports joint casual wear, hoodies, sportswear, and other new products, with affordable prices, guaranteed quality. Wear Han Shi to cheer for your favorite players! I believe they will definitely strive for excellence and aim for the throne!”

Throughout the post, Han Tang did not mention any names, and he didn’t even tag Han Mo.

But anyone on Weibo would think of Han Mo when seeing that post.

After posting on Weibo, Han Tang also found dozens of marketing accounts to create buzz.

【Entertainment Big Brother: Although Prince’s captain Han Mo was defeated, his performance in this World Championship was remarkable. Although it’s a bit regrettable that they didn’t win the championship, fortunately, his father was supportive and even made esports joint products. With family support, I believe he will achieve even better results next time!】

【Everyday Sugar: Ahhhhhh I’ve been so sweetened by Han Mo and Yan Yibing’s love recently! But this matter has also pushed the treasure player Han Mo to the forefront. It seems that Han Mo’s father should not be against his son’s relationship and even helped make joint products!】

【Daily New Trends: Shocking! It turns out that a certain esports genius is from a wealthy family, and his father is the founder of the Han Poetry brand, Han Tang. This time, he even made esports joint products for his son. Handsome, rich, good at gaming, and now this? I’m really envious.】

With this wave of entertainment accounts setting the trend, Han Poetry’s new products were quickly promoted.

Many esports fans noticed that the new design of the character on the clothing resembled Han Mo’s demeanor, and the zipper even had the word “Han” engraved on it.

Prince and the Zero immediately announced that Han Shi’s brand was not the joint collaboration they were about to release, hoping that fans would patiently wait.

Some fans who experienced the previous incident understood Han Mo’s uncooperative attitude and did not join the hype.

But there are always those who don’t understand, thinking that the team is just a company, while a father-son relationship is closer, and therefore criticizing the company for lacking human touch.

In the end, Han Mo had no choice but to personally post on Weibo.

【Prince Han Mo: Han Shi has nothing to do with me, and I’m not familiar with Han Tang. I hope the other party won’t use me for publicity, and I hope my fans won’t support it.】

【??? What’s going on? Isn’t Han Shen related to Han Tang?】

【I don’t know, they should be father and son, as Han Tang mentioned last time.】

【It’s probably because their relationship isn’t good. I heard Han Tang recently got divorced.】

【Um… this is awkward, then I won’t buy Han Shi anymore, I’ll follow Han Shen.】

【It’s all about publicity now, they’ve really torn their faces apart.】

【Is it because of his relationship with Yan Yibing? After all, it’s a same-sex relationship, and parents may not be able to accept it.】

Online discussions were in full swing, with high levels of activity.

Although Han Mo’s loyal fans wouldn’t buy from Han Shi anymore, this also inadvertently served as an advertisement for Han Shi.

And this advertisement wasn’t entirely negative, as it wasn’t a matter of quality but rather emotional entanglement.

The views on the Han Shi official website increased by millions in just a few days.

In the Prince’s meeting room, Han Mo remained indifferent, asking calmly, “Is he involved in infringement?”

The lawyer looked at him with some pity and shook his head slowly. “Han Tang’s legal team must have been prepared long ago. This design is just a likeness, and the cartoon figure is wearing a hoodie. It’s a bit far-fetched to say it’s you. We won’t win the lawsuit.”

Han Mo: “Is there no other way?”

The lawyer sighed. “To be honest, when you provoked the discord between him and the Zuo family last time, Han Tang suffered heavy losses. This time, he completely cut ties with Zuo Yunshi, but he definitely wants to recover those losses. By doing this, he’s not only using you but also trying to upset you.”

Han Mo didn’t react with anger upon hearing this, but nodded lightly, asking rationally, “So there’s no other way?”

Lawyer: “We can only say he’s good at exploiting loopholes and is a scumbag, but the law doesn’t punish scumbags. Apart from declaring that we have no connection with him and appealing to the fans, there’s nothing more we can do. This is also a way to minimize losses.”

Han Mo’s eyelids trembled slightly. After a moment of silence, he nodded slightly. “I’ll go out for a while.”

Ding Jun worriedly said, “Don’t act impulsively! If we let him take advantage of this small opportunity, let him. We’ll just consider ourselves smeared with shit. He’ll definitely get his comeuppance in the future!”

Han Mo paused for a moment, and said calmly, “I’m not being impulsive, I just need some quiet.”

Whether there would be retribution or not, who could say for sure?

He drove to the Xishan Cemetery.

There was a little over a month left until Bei Jingzhu’s memorial day.

Every time he came here, he was used to telling his mother some good news, like achievements in competitions or getting endorsements.

This year’s good news was already prepared.

He wanted to say that he and Yan Yibing were finally together.

He also wanted to thank Bei Jingzhu for her final instructions, instructing him not to hurt the person he liked, not to reach a point of no return.

So he turned back, he still loved Yan Yibing, unable to let go.

Unfortunately, he didn’t wait until that day to come.

What he brought back wasn’t all good news.

It had been many years, although he couldn’t bear it, he really wanted to ask.

“Why did you marry someone like Han Tang?”

“Even if I wasn’t born, I didn’t want you to marry him.”

Han Mo murmured softly in front of the tombstone that would never speak.

He stood under the soft sunset for a while, gently placing down a bunch of flowers.

The petals trembled in the wind, their faint fragrance mixing into the air and disappearing.

“I really want to kill him.”

“But I’m not alone anymore, he’s not worth my destruction.”

“But where is his retribution?”

Han Mo gently touched the tombstone, his eyes lowered, his heart sinking to the bottom of the valley.

He thought, perhaps Bei Jingzhu didn’t know what to do either.

If she could deal with Han Tang, she wouldn’t have been bullied like this.

Kind-hearted people always seemed to be the ones easily bullied.

And the more ruthless someone was, the better they seemed to thrive.

The news had spread so widely that almost everyone who should know knew about it.

Yan Yibing’s chest ached with anger. He edited several Weibo posts cursing vehemently, about to send them out, but then deleted them, one word at a time.

The angrier they were, the happier the other party seemed to be.

Insults were completely ineffective against scum like Han Tang.

As long as he could gain profit, he could sell anything.

Yan Yibing asked Sun Tianjiao, “Can’t our collaboration product come out?”

Sun Tianjiao: “If we want to ensure quality, it’ll definitely be slow. Moreover, our order quantity isn’t that large, and the manufacturer will prioritize based on price.”

Yan Yibing: “So there’s no way?”

Sun Tianjiao: “Alas, forget it. Anyway, I heard that Han Tang’s mistress’s child isn’t his, and in the end, all the money he earns will still belong to Han Mo. Let him earn it.”

Yan Yibing: “Who cares about his money? Why is this guy so disgusting?”

Sun Tianjiao shrugged. “Money is innocent, and scumbags’ money is also money. It’s best to pray for Han Tang to die soon. When that happens, you can scatter his money into the sea, and make him jump with anger even in his coffin.”

Yan Yibing: “…”

After training, Yan Yibing called Han Mo.

“Where are you?”

Han Mo had just returned from Xishan Cemetery, but he didn’t want Yan Yibing to worry, so after a moment of contemplation, he said softly, “On the road, driving home.”

Yan Yibing could hear a strong nasal tone in his voice and couldn’t help but ask softly, “Are you catching a cold?”

Han Mo paused. “Probably caught a cold, I’ll be fine after taking some medicine.”

He had stood in the mountains for too long, and there was a big temperature difference between morning and evening in the mountains. He wasn’t wearing much, so when he got back to the car, his fingers were a bit stiff.

With the car’s interior heating up, he began to feel his throat sore.

Yan Yibing: “I’m heading back too. Can you pick me up?”

Han Mo had already gotten on the expressway, passing by the Zero, but he still said, “Sure, have you eaten? Let’s eat first, I’ll be there soon.”

Yan Yibing hadn’t eaten.

These days, Han Mo’s mood had been low due to the influence of Han Tang.

So, Yan Yibing could only try to spend as much time as possible accompanying him.

When Han Mo’s car pulled up, Yan Yibing was holding a large bag of KFC.

“You haven’t eaten either, have some.”

Yan Yibing handed over a piece of popcorn chicken.

Han Mo opened his mouth and obediently took a bite.

But he couldn’t taste anything, really.

He could feel that he had caught a real cold and needed to take medicine immediately.

“Master, you don’t have to accompany me all the time. I’m fine now. You should go home if you have time.”

Han Mo tried to make his voice sound normal.

Yan Yibing focused on him for a few seconds and then said softly, “Let’s go smash Han Tang’s windows.”

Han Mo: “…That’s illegal.”

Yan Yibing: “How about hiring someone to beat him up?”

Han Mo freed one hand and pinched Yan Yibing’s ear. “Stop talking nonsense, it’s not worth it.”

Yan Yibing grabbed his hand. “Why are your hands so cold?”

Han Mo let him hold it and rubbed his palm. “I stood outside in the wind for a while, it’ll be fine soon.”

Yan Yibing sighed. “Poor thing, I don’t know how to protect you.”

His life had always been smooth sailing, without much hardship. He used to think he was pretty awesome, with a good career, good relationships, and fame.

But when real problems arose, he found himself powerless.

He was still too insignificant to help Han Mo in any significant way.

Finally, Han Mo laughed at his joke, his eyes curving slightly.

“Protect me from what? I’m already this big.”

Yan Yibing: “You’re only twenty.”

Han Mo: “Twenty is already considered grown up.”

Yan Yibing fell silent for a moment and said softly, “Yeah, I couldn’t protect you before either.”

Han Mo slowed down the car and held his hand tightly. “It’s all in the past.”

They arrived at the residential area, and Han Mo parked the car in the garage. Then he said to Yan Yibing, “Go home for a while. The May Day holiday is coming up. You can’t keep lingering like this. Don’t you have a celebration event every year?”

During the three-day May Day holiday, they usually went to the countryside vineyard resort with their cousin’s family.

Yan Yibing: “You should come too.”

Han Mo shook his head. “No, maybe next time.”

Yan Yibing: “Come on, my parents won’t say anything. We have to let them get used to it.”

In the past, Han Mo would occasionally act pitiful to soften Yan Yibing’s heart and get some benefits. But now Yan Yibing knew that whenever Han Mo acted pitifully, he usually had a solution. When he was really in trouble, he wouldn’t act pitiful and would instead adopt an indifferent attitude.

They were bantering when Yan Yibing’s phone suddenly vibrated.

He took it out and saw that it was his mother calling.

Yan Yibing’s face changed slightly, and he subconsciously looked towards the direction of their kitchen.

Sure enough, the kitchen light was on, and Mama Yan stood in the kitchen, holding her phone, quietly looking in their direction.

Yan Yibing: “…”

Mama Yan: “Don’t even know to come home, do you?”

Yan Yibing: “No, I was planning to come home today.”

Mama Yan: “Bring Han Mo with you.”

Yan Yibing: “Huh?”

Mama Yan: “Do I need to repeat myself?”

Yan Yibing hurriedly shook his head. “No need, no need.”

He felt a bit nervous. Judging from his mother’s tone, she seemed a bit angry. But he hadn’t done anything recently that should make her angry.

Han Mo: “What did your mom say?”

Yan Yibing: “She wants you to come with me.”

Han Mo: “…Let’s go.”

Yan Yibing: “What if you get scolded?”

Han Mo: “It’s fine, I deserve it. After all, I took my master away while he was vulnerable.”

Yan Yibing reluctantly brought Han Mo home.

Upon opening the door, they found both parents inside.

Han Mo whispered: “Hello, uncle and auntie.”

Han Mo greeted them briefly, indicating that he was feeling a bit under the weather.

Yan Yibing tried to break the silence with a question. “Dad, no overtime today?”

His father turned his face towards them, his expression complicated, and slowly shook his head.

Yan Yibing: “???”

Wasn’t their unwelcoming attitude too obvious?

Mama Yan couldn’t hold back. “Why didn’t you tell us about what happened to Han Mo recently? If I hadn’t seen it on Weibo, would you have just put up with it?”

Yan Yibing: “I… didn’t want to make you worry, and besides, this matter is almost over.”

Mama Yan looked incredulous. “Just let it go? He’s being bullied to death!”

Yan Yibing laughed. “At most, Han Tang gets a little advantage, but we haven’t suffered much loss.”

Mama Yan was frustrated. “You let such a person take advantage of you. When something happens, why don’t you come to your parents for help?!”

Yan Yibing: “…Mom, you’re even more worked up than me.”

Papa Yan waved his hand. “Sit down, calm down.”

Yan Yibing pulled Han Mo and sat down on the sofa.

Han Mo was still a bit uneasy and only sat on the edge of the sofa.

Papa Yan adjusted his glasses, leaned forward, and said with a serious tone, “In the future, if you encounter any problems you can’t solve, remember to come home and talk to us. Although we’ve had some friction recently, how can a family be estranged?”

Han Mo glanced at Yan Yibing, cleared his throat slightly, and said softly, “Thank you for your concern, uncle, but I’m fine now, it’s all in the past.”

He knew that this matter had nothing to do with the Yan family. In the end, it was still his own issue.

Mama Yan and Papa Yan were only worried because of Yan Yibing.

He had caused trouble for others again.

Papa Yan gestured for him not to speak and picked up his phone to make a call, putting it on speaker.

Soon, the call was answered.

Papa Yan had a slight smile on his face.

“Lawyer Song, has the recent project launch of Han Shi contacted our law firm?”

Lawyer Song: “Mr. Yan, about the Han Shi project? They did approach us, but the price they offered was too low. When did our IPO projects become so undervalued? Anyway, I politely turned them away.”

Papa Yan pondered for a moment. “So which law firm did they end up going with?”

Lawyer Song: “I didn’t follow up later, but with the price they offered, none of the top four firms would agree.”

Papa Yan: “I see. Please find out which firm they hired for me.”

Lawyer Song: “Are we taking on this project? Although Han Shi has good popularity, their legal fees are really low. The IPO team has had several projects listed on the US stock market recently.”

Papa Yan: “No, no, no. Just find out and let me know as soon as possible.”

The call ended.

Yan Yibing cleared his throat. “Dad, Prince has a lawyer responsible for litigation. They said there’s no way to sue, even if we hire the best lawyer.”

Papa Yan looked up, frowning. “Sue for what?”

Yan Yibing: “For image rights. Their logo is based on a photo of Han Mo.”

Papa Yan: “Do you know how slow the litigation process is? By the time you finish suing, they’ll have already made money.”

Yan Yibing: “So, we’re not planning to sue.”

Papa Yan: “Does your lawyer only know one method of litigation?”

Yan Yibing: “???”

Before Papa Yan could continue, Lawyer Song called back.

Lawyer Song: “Mr. Yan, I found out. Han Shi went with Hongchang Firm. As for the price, I’m not sure, and it’s not convenient for me to ask.”

Papa Yan: “Have they signed a contract?”

Lawyer Song: “They definitely have.”

Papa Yan: “How far along is the listing process?”

Lawyer Song: “It seems like the prospectus has been issued.”

Papa Yan nodded. “Good. The accounting firm they hired is Yonghui. Yonghui’s Chen Mingxin was my student. I’ll give you his WeChat. You can sign a contract on this end, and we’ll provide legal advice for the accounting firm for free.”

Lawyer Song: “Huh?”

Papa Yan: “Go through their prospectus, provide Yonghui with a legal risk disclosure, and then organize the information to report to the Securities Regulatory Commission.”

Lawyer Song: “Do you know if there’s any risk with this Han Shi project?”

Papa Yan chuckled. “After so many years in this business, have you ever seen a risk-free project?”

Lawyer Song: “…”

Papa Yan: “Hongchang’s level is not good. The rectification will definitely not be in place, and in the end, they’ll just dupe the Securities Regulatory Commission together with Han Shi.”

Lawyer Song cautiously asked, “Did this company, Han Shi, offend you?”

As someone who deals with IPOs, he naturally knows how complicated the listing process is. The early investment is significant, and there’s a fear of the Securities Regulatory Commission’s scrutiny, which could delay the scheduled IPO date or lower the stock price due to risk warnings. These are all transactions that result in losses. Who isn’t afraid of the Securities Regulatory Commission? To avoid risks, law firms, investment banks, and securities firms often work together frantically.

Papa Yan: “The founder of this company is unethical and offended our child.”

Mr. Song: “I see. Alright, I’ll contact Yonghui now. It’s a hassle to fix problems, but it’s easy to find them. Mr. Yan, rest assured.”

Papa Yan hung up the phone.

Although Yan Yibing didn’t fully understand, he couldn’t help but applaud.

“Dad, you weren’t like this before.”

Papa Yan calmly said, “I indeed wasn’t. This is completely using public resources for personal gain. But who made me a partner? They won’t dare to say anything.”

Han Mo’s eyes welled up, his voice hoarse. “Thank you, Uncle.”

He knew that what Papa Yan was doing involved several companies, law firms, and investment banks, all just to give him some relief, to make Han Tang suffer. But it also required some favors.

Papa Yan: “If you had told me about this earlier, I would have taken on this project directly. Dealing with them would have been even easier.”

Han Mo licked his lips, bowed his head slightly, and strands of hair fell in front of his eyes. “Sorry, uncle, for causing you trouble.”

Han Mo now, somewhat reflected the emotions of his age.

Beneath his restrained expression, there seemed to be a hint of grievance.

He was only twenty years old after all, with limited exposure to society, and his life experiences and knowledge were not that abundant.

But no one could teach him these things; he hadn’t had elders for a long time.

Papa Yan said meaningfully, “I said, our child.”

Yan Yibing’s eyes lit up, whispering in disbelief, “Dad?”

Han Mo suddenly looked up, staring at Papa Yan in confusion.

Our child?

Did that mean he was accepted?

No, not just accepted.

It meant that from now on, he could also take refuge under Papa Yan and Mama Yan’s wings.

Mama Yan sighed, “I asked a friend to write a soft article about Han Shi’s new series. It will be promoted on our university’s Whale Riding public account recently. The audience for Han Shi’s new series is mostly students, so it should have a significant impact.”

Yan Yibing raised an eyebrow, “Whale Riding Community?”

This was the best university science popularization public account in recent years. The unit to which this public account belonged was the university where Mama Yan worked. The public account had a large daily traffic, and the articles would be quickly reproduced by other university public accounts, resulting in a very considerable spread.

Mama Yan said, “Since you both agreed to be in a relationship, you’ve only been out for a few days, and you’ve already been pitifully bullied. Even if you’ve been bullied like this, you still want to endure it. You really underestimate the resources and connections your dad and I have built over the years.”

Yan Yibing’s eyes contained a smile, “Well, now I realize how awesome you both are.”

Mama Yan snorted, “Yeah, you’re the least awesome one, just a world champion.”

Everything went as Papa Yan expected.

There were significant problems with Han Shi’s internal prospectus.

Although Hongchang Law Firm had indicated the risks, it was very difficult to rectify them. Han Tang had been busy promoting the new series recently and didn’t have much time to adjust.

In the end, they had to follow the usual routine for listing. If the adjustments weren’t successful, they would just hide them and find someone articulate to negotiate with the Securities Regulatory Commission to explain. Anyway, there was a lot of room for negotiation there, and as long as the explanation was good, they could pass smoothly.

Unfortunately, before they could reach that stage, the Securities Regulatory Commission received a report about Han Shi.

Soon, an official investigation team was set up to thoroughly investigate Han Shi’s financial issues.

Han Shi’s internal affairs suddenly became chaotic.

Since Zuo Yunshi left, Han Shi had already been shaken once. In order to save costs and avoid taxes, they had used many methods in balancing accounts that were simply not allowed.

Soon, Han Shi confirmed that they could not go public on schedule.

Then, their IPO application was rejected, and all the money spent on law firms, investment banks, and accounting firms for preliminary preparations went down the drain.

Because they were classified as high-risk enterprises by the Securities Regulatory Commission, even investors avoided them.

Han Tang couldn’t attract investments, and with a large amount of initial investment, their financial chain was on the verge of collapse.

Rumors about Han Shi’s sports clothing materials being adulterated, with substandard quality causing skin allergies, spread like wildfire in the university circle.

Han Shi’s official flagship store saw a large number of returns, and the factory had already produced the clothes, but they couldn’t be sold and could only pile up in the warehouse, resulting in immeasurable losses for a while.

At this time, Zuo Yunshi came out again, weirdly accusing Han Tang of breach of trust, infidelity within the marriage, and early transfer of assets, dealing Han Tang the final blow.

Han Shi’s brand reputation and sales plummeted, and even price cuts couldn’t save them.

The company’s performance was poor, and elite employees left one after another, making the situation even worse.

It took Han Tang a long time to sort things out.

The investment bank’s legal advisor who reported them was from a top law firm in Magic City.

The senior partner of the law firm was surnamed Yan, the father of the famous esports god, Yan Yibing.

He had fallen to this point solely because he had taken advantage of Yan Yibing’s lover, his own biological son, Han Mo.

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