Chapter 386: What Was the Outcome?

If the only people involved were the three foreigners and Huang Wei, the officers would have likely just mediated the situation on-site.

But this wasn’t the case.

With Jiang Tiancheng present, there was no way this incident would end so easily.

The police officers had no choice but to take David into the patrol car. Accompanying them were Jiang Tiancheng, Huang Wei, and Liang Shuang, who brought along a copy of the surveillance footage.

The other two foreigners and the chubby man quickly followed as well.

The Caesar Restaurant’s lobby soon returned to calm. Shen Fei, Hu Yuantai, and Liang Shuang went back to their original seats.

“I didn’t expect Mr. Jiang to be so firm when something happened! My view of him has completely changed—very impressive!” Liang Shuang smiled.

“Indeed. While Jiang Tiancheng may seem carefree most of the time, he has a very good character,” Shen Fei said calmly.

“True! If someone else had been in his place earlier, they probably wouldn’t have dared to step forward, let alone help. Mr. Jiang has a real sense of justice,” Liang Shuang praised sincerely.

“Lawyer Liang, are you starting to become interested in Jiang Tiancheng?” Hu Yuantai teased playfully.

Liang Shuang sighed helplessly at his remark.

“Mr. Hu, you really know how to joke at the right moment! I’m not thinking about relationships at all right now. Even though I respect Mr. Jiang’s sense of justice, I would never date someone just for that. Love and marriage are far more complicated than mutual admiration. Please, both of you, don’t tease me about this anymore. I just want to focus on running my law firm properly.”

Hearing this, Hu Yuantai’s expression turned slightly awkward.

“Alright, Lawyer Liang, that was out of line on my part.”

He then turned to Shen Fei, finally voicing his curiosity.

“Brother Fei, what’s the story between you and that waitress?”

“We’ve met once before. Her tragic past left a deep impression on me,” Shen Fei said with a sigh.

He didn’t elaborate on the incident at Tiansheng Hotel. After all, those days were too dark for Huang Wei. However, he was surprised to run into her here—a woman who once used the alias Tiantian.

After that ordeal, he had assumed she would leave Shenzhen for good. But surprisingly, she stayed and began working at this restaurant.

Still, Shen Fei could understand her decision. During the Tiansheng Hotel incident, he learned that she had a critically ill family member to care for. Staying in Shenzhen was probably a means to support her family.

Huang Wei’s life was bitter, yet she was clearly a filial child. After all, what else would drive her to sacrifice herself to save her family, only to fall into such a terrible trap?

“She’s lucky this time. Without Jiang Tiancheng and you stepping in, that girl would have had no choice but to swallow her grievance, even if she didn’t want to settle,” Hu Yuantai said with a sigh.

“True, but the girl surprised me. She’s just a waitress—over 100,000 yuan would take her years to earn. Yet she refused. Still, after this incident, I doubt this restaurant will let her stay,” Liang Shuang said, getting straight to the point.

“Yes. I was surprised too. Taking that money would’ve lightened her burden somewhat,” Shen Fei added.

“Wait, Mr. Shen, do you know this girl well?” Liang Shuang asked, puzzled.

“She once told me about her situation. She has a critically ill elder at home and a younger sister still in school,” Shen Fei replied honestly.

“Well, this girl really is admirable. Brother Fei, why don’t you ask if she’d like to work at my Zhongtai Trading Company? I can’t do much for her, but the pay will definitely be better than being a waitress,” Hu Yuantai suggested, frowning thoughtfully.

Hearing this, Shen Fei nodded slightly.

By now, the dishes they had ordered earlier were already on the table.

After eating for a while, Shen Fei suddenly turned serious and said, “By the way, Lawyer Liang, I mentioned before that I’d like to hire you as a special counsel for Xingyue Group. What do you think?”

“Mr. Shen, don’t you think deciding that after just one meeting is a bit hasty?” Liang Shuang asked with a smile.

“Not at all! You can take your time to consider it,” Shen Fei replied calmly.

“Well, since you put it that way, refusing again would seem inappropriate. I’ll think about it. Honestly, I feel my abilities aren’t quite there yet,” Liang Shuang admitted after pondering for a moment.

“Alright! Once you’ve decided, just let me know.”

Shen Fei smiled, exchanging contact details with her and adding her on WeChat.

About an hour later, the sound of police sirens echoed outside.

Shortly after, Jiang Tiancheng and Huang Wei walked back into the restaurant lobby. If not for Jiang Tiancheng’s special status, this treatment would have been impossible.

“What was the outcome?” Shen Fei asked calmly.

“Brother Fei, don’t even get me started—I’m furious! Damn it! The police saw that the guy was a foreigner and an investor, so they tried to settle the matter privately. I couldn’t decide for Miss Huang, so I told her if she didn’t want to settle, I could make sure that bastard spent ten days or half a month in detention. Miss Huang didn’t disappoint me—she refused to settle! I immediately called the head of the Shenzhen Public Security Bureau. I warned them if they didn’t handle it properly and detain him for at least half a month, I’d blow this whole thing up. No one would be able to save face!” Jiang Tiancheng said angrily.

“After that, the police had no choice but to take it seriously. Honestly, detention isn’t even satisfying enough. He should be blacklisted so he can never enter China again—that would really make me happy!”

“Alright, enough. Lawyer Liang is still here,” Hu Yuantai chided.

But Jiang Tiancheng ignored him, still fuming.

“So what if Lawyer Liang is here? I want her to see the real me. I can’t pretend to be someone I’m not forever! Damn, the more I think about this, the angrier I get.”

Liang Shuang glanced meaningfully at him after hearing his words.

“Mr. Shen, Mr. Jiang, thank you so much for tonight! Thank you!” Huang Wei said tearfully, deeply grateful.

“No problem! Mr. Jiang just seized the chance to play the hero,” Shen Fei joked, noticing Liang Shuang’s approving glance toward Jiang Tiancheng.

Pausing, he added, “If you’re free, sit down and eat with us.”

“Mr. Shen, this… wouldn’t be appropriate,” Huang Wei said, feeling awkward.

“It’s fine! Miss Huang, after tonight, you likely won’t be able to keep working here. These gentlemen can all offer you much better jobs than being a waitress, so you might as well sit down for a bit,” Liang Shuang said, pulling her over.

After a moment of hesitation, Huang Wei nodded and sat down.

—————- END —————-

Chapter 387: The Offered Olive Branch!

“Miss Huang, how is your seriously ill family member doing now?”

Sensing Huang Wei’s unease, Shen Fei took the initiative to start the conversation.

“Much better than before! Thank you, Mr. Shen, for remembering me,” Huang Wei replied.

“Good to hear! Are you working here while studying?” Shen Fei asked, sipping his porridge with a puzzled expression.

He remembered that she had once told him she was about to enter her senior year at university. Seeing her working here now suggested she was likely doing part-time work to fund her studies.

However, hearing his question, Huang Wei explained,

“Mr. Shen, I’m working full-time here. I run errands outside from 10 AM to 6 PM, then work at this restaurant from 7 PM until 6 AM.”

Shen Fei was slightly stunned.

“Shouldn’t you have been preparing for your final year?”

“Well… Mr. Shen, I quit school. My academic records are still on file, but I don’t plan to go back. My father urgently needs money for treatment, and my younger sister is still studying. She has good grades and mustn’t drop out. So now, I must work hard to earn money so she doesn’t have to worry,” Huang Wei said, biting her lip nervously.

The others at the table froze momentarily, realizing she was still a university student who had yet to graduate.

At this point, they finally understood what Shen Fei had meant earlier when he described her as someone with a “bitter fate.” Remembering that Huang Wei had also rejected the $20,000 compensation, they were all filled with mixed emotions and newfound respect for her.

Life had treated her so cruelly, yet she had not succumbed to that $20,000. It was truly admirable.

Little did they know, compared to the events of that night, Huang Wei’s past struggles had been even more harrowing.

Had she taken that $20,000—over 100,000 yuan—her family wouldn’t need to worry about money, and she might have been able to breathe easier or even return to university.

But if she took the money, wouldn’t she simply return to the days of being Tian Tian at Tiansheng Grand Hotel?

Harassed, demeaned, and stripped of dignity, the hard-won respect she had begun to reclaim would once again be shattered.

Moreover, she had the support of Mr. Jiang and Mr. Shen that night—without them, there wouldn’t have been any talk of compensation, let alone a sincere apology.

Most importantly, Shen Fei was present. She couldn’t let him down.

No matter what, the Huang Wei who was rescued from the depths of Tiansheng Grand Hotel was determined to abandon her former self, one without dignity or hope.

After a long silence, Liang Shuang broke the tension,

“Miss Huang, may I ask you something? Did the $20,000 not tempt you at all?”

Huang Wei’s lips curled into a bitter smile.

“$20,000—over 100,000 yuan—how could I not be tempted? But some money can be taken, and some cannot. That’s my bottom line as a person! Without Mr. Jiang and Mr. Shen stepping in tonight, I wouldn’t have received any compensation or an apology. Life has already been unfair to me, and I’ve been struggling without direction. Now that a real opportunity has appeared, how could I throw it away for $20,000? Besides, you all stepped up for me. If I accepted that money, I’d be letting you down, and my dignity would be trampled once more. So no matter what, I won’t do that.”

From falling into Tiansheng Grand Hotel’s trap to being rescued and protected tonight, the usually quiet Huang Wei had, for the first time in a long while, spoken at length.

During her time at Tiansheng, when she was caught after trying to escape, she lost all hope in life, and her voice became silent.

Even after being saved, the trauma from Tiansheng Grand Hotel lingered as a scar, leaving her sensitive and self-conscious, turning her once lively personality into one of quiet reserve.

The vibrant, cheerful, and outgoing Huang Wei had disappeared the moment she was humiliated for the first time at Tiansheng.

Now, for her to speak so openly was because of Shen Fei—the man who had given her warmth and rescued her and the other girls when they were at their most desperate.

When she finished, the dining table fell silent again. Even Shen Fei was deeply moved by her words.

“Mr. Shen, Mr. Jiang, sirs and ma’am, I’m sorry for speaking so much. Thank you for helping me tonight. Whether I can continue working here or not doesn’t matter anymore—I just want to finish my shift properly,” Huang Wei said with a difficult smile. She stood up, bowed to them all, and prepared to leave.

However, she didn’t get far.

“Wait!”

Jiang Tiancheng and Hu Yuantai stopped her. Shen Fei, too, seemed to hesitate.

“Miss Huang, I’m the owner of Zhongtai Trading. If you’re interested, you could consider working for us. The salary is far better than your current jobs, and you’ll have time to care for your family,” Hu Yuantai said with a warm smile.

“Zhongtai Trading?”

Huang Wei was startled. Back in her third year, she had discussed the company with her friends, and they had all admired its pay and benefits. But Zhongtai wasn’t easy to get into.

“But sir, I haven’t finished university, nor have I had any relevant internships…” she stammered nervously.

“That’s fine! I can offer you an opportunity to work and study simultaneously,” Hu Yuantai reassured her with a smile.

Huang Wei was utterly stunned.

Before she could respond, Jiang Tiancheng also spoke up.

“Miss Huang, maybe you’d like to hear me out too. I own Chengyou Technology, an e-commerce live-streaming company. If you join us, I can provide you with a professional team to help you become a streamer. With your looks, you’d do well in this industry. If you become successful, your income has no ceiling. You can also study while working.”

Both men extended their olive branches—not out of pity, but out of respect for her integrity in refusing the $20,000.

Of course, had Huang Wei accepted the money, they wouldn’t have judged her. After all, human nature is complex, and many in her position might have chosen differently.

However, by rejecting it, she had seized the opportunity to change her life forever.

—————- END —————-

Chapter 388: I Won’t Force You!

Hearing Jiang Tiancheng also offer her a job opportunity, Huang Wei was completely stunned.

Whether it was her experience of being exploited at Tiansheng Grand Hotel or being rescued by the inspection team, Huang Wei had lost hope in life. She believed that luck had nothing to do with her.

Yet tonight, unexpectedly, two bosses extended olive branches to her one after another.

Both Zhongtai Commerce and Chengyou Technology were very reputable in Shenzhen, making it challenging for anyone to get hired there.

During her time in university, Huang Wei had once dreamed of working for these two companies because of their excellent salary and benefits. She thought that getting in would allow her to support her family while planning her future.

Unfortunately, her path had been derailed by Tiansheng Grand Hotel. Even after escaping, there was no light to be seen.

But now, opportunities she never thought possible had come her way…

However, Huang Wei didn’t feel as happy as she expected.

Her gaze lingered on Shen Fei, as she believed the two bosses only offered her these jobs out of sympathy after hearing about her suffering. Otherwise, how could such good fortune exist in the world?

Meeting her troubled gaze, Shen Fei easily guessed her thoughts.

With a calm smile, he said, “Miss Huang, I mentioned to them that you have a seriously ill mother and a younger sister with excellent grades who is still in school. I hope you don’t mind. But let me clarify: President Jiang and President Hu are not offering you these opportunities out of sympathy. They admire your integrity and refusal to yield to that $20,000. Your qualities inspired them.”

Hearing this, Huang Wei felt endless gratitude surge through her heart.

Shen Fei continued, “Of course, if you’re not interested in Chengyou Technology or Zhongtai Commerce, you can also consider working at the Xinyue Group under the Xinyue series. But I must admit, our company’s departments are still developing, so the opportunities aren’t as stable or promising as the other two companies. If you want a quick and stable future, I recommend choosing between Zhongtai Commerce and Chengyou Technology.”

“Thank you, President Shen,” Huang Wei said sincerely.

After Shen Fei’s reassurance, Huang Wei decided to face her situation bravely and seize this rare opportunity.

After contemplating for a while, she gritted her teeth and made a decision.

Looking first at Jiang Tiancheng, she said, “President Jiang, may I decline your offer first?”

Huh?

Everyone was surprised by her response.

After all, Jiang Tiancheng had promised to train Huang Wei into a professional livestream host, a career known for its quick income. Many would jump at such a chance, but Huang Wei had turned it down.

“I won’t force you, but can I ask why you don’t want to become a host? You know, if you become a top-tier host, you can earn a lot of money.” Jiang Tiancheng voiced everyone’s confusion.

“That’s true… but I don’t want to expose myself too much to the public eye. I also don’t think I have the ability,” Huang Wei replied honestly.

Shen Fei immediately understood her reasoning.

While becoming a top-tier host was undoubtedly profitable and could improve her life quickly, it came with risks. Given Huang Wei’s past at Tiansheng Grand Hotel, if she were to appear frequently in the public eye, it was inevitable that someone from her past might recognize her.

That would surely lead to a storm of public opinion against her online.

Having finally escaped from the abyss, being pushed back into it might crush Huang Wei’s will to live.

Her choice to refuse was not only level-headed but also the correct one.

Jiang Tiancheng nodded in understanding. “Alright, if that’s your decision, I won’t stop you. But I’ll be honest: compared to Zhongtai Commerce, the other positions I can offer you at Chengyou Technology don’t match up in terms of salary or opportunities. Don’t feel bad about choosing Zhongtai Commerce; Hu Yuan and I are great friends anyway.”

“Thank you, President Jiang,” Huang Wei replied sincerely, bowing deeply in gratitude.

Hu Yuantai then smiled and said, “Miss Huang, when would you like to start at Zhongtai Commerce? I’ll inform the company. Just mention my name when you arrive. As for your position, you can pick one that aligns with your major and future goals. There’s no pressure at all.”

Touched by Hu Yuantai’s kindness, Huang Wei’s eyes welled up with tears.

“President Hu, thank you… thank you so much…”

Her words trailed off as emotions overwhelmed her.

Hu Yuantai nodded gently and said no more.

“Alright then, finish up your final shift as a waitress tonight. Take tomorrow to rest, and head to Zhongtai Commerce the day after. President Hu is offering you this chance because he appreciates your qualities, so work hard and repay his kindness!” Shen Fei encouraged.

“Yes, President Shen!” Huang Wei’s gratitude toward Shen Fei deepened further.

She knew that everything she received tonight was because of him. Without Shen Fei’s presence, how could she have had two job offers to choose from?

“President Shen, President Jiang, President Hu, and Miss Liang, thank you! Truly, thank you all!”

Huang Wei bowed deeply again before leaving with reddened eyes.

Once she was gone, Hu Yuantai smirked and teased, “So, the alcohol’s finally worn off?”

“It wore off ages ago! The moment those three fools apologized and begged for forgiveness, I was already sober. Helping others really does feel great!” Jiang Tiancheng declared proudly.

“Tch, that’s only because you have the backing to make it happen. Without it, this situation might have ended differently.” Hu Yuantai replied.

“Jealous, are you? Well, my grandfather’s your grandfather too!” Jiang Tiancheng quipped without hesitation.

Hu Yuantai merely shook his head with a strange smile, leaving Shen Fei speechless at Jiang Tiancheng’s obliviousness.

“Enough joking around. Let’s get serious. President Shen and I plan to work with Lawyer Liang or her firm to act as our company’s legal advisor. What do you think?” Hu Yuantai asked seriously.

“Me? Liang’s already part of the family! What’s there to discuss? From now on, Chengyou Technology’s legal department is her home!” Jiang Tiancheng declared confidently.

“Tch, President Jiang, you really are shameless,” Liang Shuang scoffed.

“If I wasn’t, how else would I win you over?” Jiang Tiancheng shot back.

“It doesn’t matter how shameless you are. I’m simply not interested in you.” Liang Shuang retorted bluntly.

“Not interested now doesn’t mean you won’t be later!” Jiang Tiancheng replied with a smirk.

“…,” Liang Shuang was left speechless.

—————- END —————-

Chapter 389: Five-Star Recommendation! Truly Impressive!

The following day arrived.

Early in the morning, something unusual happened—Jiang Tiancheng, who was always surrounded by women and never short of flattery, was unexpectedly enthusiastic towards Liang Shuang. He personally drove his Porsche to pick her up, willingly acting as her chauffeur. He even booked the most luxurious suite in Yanlin Grand Hotel, recently bought by nouveau riche Duan Guoan, for Liang Shuang to stay comfortably.

Hu Yuantai, witnessing this scene, couldn’t help but sigh. If he hadn’t already given the Z.G.C membership card to Shen Fei, Jiang Tiancheng would have surely borrowed it to take Liang Shuang on shopping trips regularly.

Liang Shuang, faced with Jiang Tiancheng’s deliberate attentiveness, accepted everything. Jiang Tiancheng didn’t give her room to refuse, always justifying his actions—saying their grandfathers were old friends and as the host, he should take care of her, or that as the pursuer, he should be proactive.

Rolling her eyes at him in frustration, Liang Shuang had no choice but to accept his efforts.

The next day.

Yunhe Villas.

With no pressing matters, Shen Fei downloaded a new mobile game, “Tianjue”, from the app store. Although the game had just been released, it already had a fair number of users trying it out. Seeing its download count, Shen Fei was mildly surprised.

He then opened his Weibo account.

Since his post about the scar-healing cream months ago, Shen Fei had not been active. Despite this, due to the product’s success and frequent trending topics, his followers had grown to over ten million—even if many were critics.

He wrote:

“In a world where everyone is busy seeking hidden gems, the ‘Tianjue’ mobile game is truly one! A real treasure! Five-star recommendation—it’s amazing!”

After editing this, Shen Fei copied the text and posted it on his other social media accounts, including short video platforms.

With that done, he reopened the “Tianjue” game interface and immersed himself in it.

However, the moment Shen Fei’s post went live, it caught the immediate attention of netizens across the country.

“Did someone hack Shen Fei’s account? Why is he suddenly recommending a mobile game out of nowhere?”

“Shen Fei, how much did Tianjue pay you to promote it? I’ll pay you double!”

“What the heck? Tianjue? That game name doesn’t sound appealing at all.”

“Hold on, guys! I thought the same, but after my roommate forced me to try it, I’m hooked! It’s surprisingly good!”

“Rich folks like him have nothing better to do. Must be luck—he clearly spends all his time playing games. Act like a real CEO for once!”

“Shen Fei, does your life depend on staying in the spotlight? Stop forcing us to notice you with these meaningless posts!”

“Listen, I’ll download it because Shen Fei said so. If it’s bad, I’ll flame him!”

Amid the heated and often critical comments, Shen Fei remained unaware—and even if he knew, he wouldn’t care.

Instead, the intense debates about Shen Fei’s post and “Tianjue” quickly pushed related topics into the trending section:

#ShenFeiCloutChasing

#TianjueMobileGame

#ShenFeiRecommendation

These hashtags climbed the rankings rapidly. The last person to generate such widespread debate and frequent trending was none other than Duan Guoan, another well-known figure among netizens.

Despite the polarizing opinions and criticisms, “Tianjue” gained unprecedented attention. Its download numbers surged rapidly, achieving levels of exposure that money simply couldn’t buy.

Shen Fei, already under the public spotlight, used just one post on Weibo and short video platforms to achieve promotional results that even the best PR firms couldn’t replicate.

—

Afternoon. Pearl City—Tencent Corporation Headquarters.

A middle-aged man in a black suit rushed into the office of Director Pan.

“Director Pan!”

“Speak!” Pan frowned, looking up.

“There’s a new mobile game on the market,” the man began. “Initially, it wasn’t making waves, but ever since Shen Fei from Xinyue Group endorsed it, the game has skyrocketed in popularity. Its downloads are climbing rapidly, and many users have started trying it out. I asked our R&D team to test it, and even I tried it. Honestly, it’s very well-made.”

“Have you looked into the development team for this game?” Pan asked, his expression darkening.

“Yes, Director Pan,” the man replied awkwardly. “The development team consists of six young graduates who have been out of university for just a few years.”

Pan’s expression stiffened as he recalled something. “Didn’t this team approach you before to discuss collaboration?”

The man’s face turned even more uncomfortable. “They did, Director Pan. But back then, their entire focus was on developing PC games, and the industry consensus was that PC games were declining. Nobody saw potential in them. Before coming to us, they were also rejected by other major companies. Given that, I turned them down too… Who could have guessed they’d pivot to mobile games?”

Sighing deeply, he added, “I take responsibility for this. If I’d been patient enough to guide them toward mobile games, ‘Tianjue’ would be ours now.”

Pan’s expression grew complicated. “Five minutes ago, Mr. Ma called me, saying we need to study ‘Tianjue’ closely. We need to assess whether this game poses a threat to our market position and analyze its future prospects.”

Hearing this, the man’s face turned grave. “Director Pan, it’s worse than we thought. After testing the game and discussing it with our core R&D team, the consensus is that ‘Tianjue’ offers an incredibly immersive experience. It won’t be long before it sweeps across the country. Even our top two mobile games—‘Glory’ and ‘Elite’—will struggle to compete.

“Worse still, this game’s sudden popularity owes much to Shen Fei’s endorsement. If it’s already booming now, just imagine how high it could go in the future!”

Pan sat silently, realizing the scale of the situation. ‘Tianjue’ wasn’t just another mobile game—it was a rising giant that could threaten their position in the gaming industry.

—————- END —————-

Chapter 390: Just Treat It as a Game!

The middle-aged man was filled with frustration—not because of Tianjue, the mobile game developed by Longguang Media, but because of Shen Fei’s involvement.

Without Shen Fei, Tianjue wouldn’t have exploded in popularity so quickly. Under normal circumstances, even if the game had potential, it would have taken a long time to gain traction.

This delay would have given their company’s R&D team sufficient time to analyze and deconstruct the game in detail, strategizing a series of countermeasures. They could even employ their usual tactic—copying and releasing a similar game early on to suppress Tianjue’s rise.

However, Shen Fei’s sudden endorsement had caused Tianjue to surge in popularity, catching them completely off guard.

If this were just a typical mobile game with no storyline, players might lose interest quickly and return to Tencent’s games. However, Tianjue had an immersive storyline with conflicts and challenges, progressing level by level. Even players who eventually stopped playing would struggle to let go after investing so much energy and effort.

At that point, even if some players returned to Tencent, their numbers would be far fewer. Most would remain loyal to Tianjue.

This scenario would undoubtedly cause Tencent’s dominance in the mobile gaming market to plummet. If left unchecked, the entire mobile gaming landscape could end up being ruled by Tianjue.

And all of this happened because of Shen Fei’s single post, which cost Tencent their best chance to respond.

Hearing the middle-aged man’s analysis, Director Pan’s face darkened like ink.

“So you’re saying that even if we act now, it might already be too late to counter this?” Pan frowned.

“Yes, Director Pan!” the middle-aged man replied firmly.

Pan angrily slammed his fist on the table several times.

“Start acting immediately! First, approach Longguang Media and attempt to acquire them. If they refuse, gather our R&D team immediately and thoroughly analyze Tianjue to create a similar game as soon as possible!”

“Yes, Director Pan!” the man nodded quickly.

However, neither of them knew that Longguang Media had already changed ownership.

“What are you waiting for? Get moving!” Pan ordered.

“Understood, Director Pan!”

The middle-aged man quickly left the office. Once alone, Director Pan’s expression grew even heavier.

Their usual strategy was to capitalize on the time it took for a new game to rise, creating a rival product to undermine it early on. But this time, they had been caught completely unprepared.

Little did they know, their opponent this time was Shen Fei, a reborn entrepreneur who had already acquired Longguang Media. Shen Fei was not someone they could afford to provoke.

—

As night fell, every employee at Tencent Corporation wore an expression of exhaustion and worry.

Meanwhile, Shen Fei had no idea that his simple Weibo post and short video had caused such a stir at Tencent. At this moment, he was enjoying a peaceful evening at Yunhe Villa with his family.

“Shen Fei, why did you suddenly start promoting a game on social media?” Han Xinyan asked curiously, her voice gentle as always.

Before Shen Fei could respond, she continued, “No matter what, you’re now a public figure who’s closely watched by millions. Everything you say or do attracts attention, especially on platforms like Weibo and short videos. Many people already have a critical attitude towards you. Promoting a game so suddenly has only given them more reason to criticize you.”

Her tone was calm and soft, without a trace of blame.

Shen Fei smiled lightly in response, “Ah Yan, do you think I’d promote a game for no reason?”

“Huh?” Han Xinyan was momentarily stunned.

“What if I told you that the company behind this game belongs to me? Would I use my social media platforms to promote someone else for free?” Shen Fei raised an eyebrow playfully. Seeing his wife’s astonished expression, he laughed and added, “I’ll be honest—Tianjue is our company’s game. I acquired the company with a 70% stake. So naturally, this game was developed by our team.”

“Wait… what?” Han Xinyan couldn’t believe it.

Shen Fei was already involved in skincare, technology, and real estate. Now he was venturing into gaming?

“Why are you suddenly getting into the gaming industry?” Han Xinyan asked in shock.

It wasn’t unusual for someone to invest in gaming casually, but a 70% stake made him the company’s majority shareholder. This was far from just dabbling.

Shen Fei’s response was unexpected. “I’m targeting Tencent Corporation.”

“Tencent Corporation? Why?” Han Xinyan looked even more confused.

Going up against Tencent Corporation over a single game? That would sound insane to anyone who heard it. Tencent was the undisputed leader in the gaming industry, with global hits like Glory and Elite.

Even though Han Xinyan wasn’t well-versed in the gaming world, she knew Tencent’s reputation and success. Companies that challenged Tencent either ended up defeated or acquired. Tencent had built its empire by cloning and capitalizing on others’ innovations.

Could a small, newly acquired company really compete with Tencent? Did Shen Fei have that kind of confidence?

Shen Fei smirked, brushing off the question. “I’m just joking. I happened to acquire a game company, and they happened to release a new mobile game. As the boss, I promoted it for free. If the game succeeds, we’ll profit. If not, we’ll just treat it as a little experiment.”

“Well, that’s fine too,” Han Xinyan said with a relieved smile. “After all, energy is limited. If you spread yourself too thin, it might backfire.”

Shen Fei nodded with a strange expression.

After dinner, Han Xinyan brought up another topic. “Shen Fei, have you ever thought about changing the public’s perception of you? Although we both know the truth, every time something happens, the comments online are so harsh—like you owe them millions. It’s exhausting.”