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Chapter 177: Play Big if You Want to Play
Surrounded in Datong Village, Xu Feng and Shen Qingyi's factory had most of the manufacturers engaged in drug production for many years.
Each one was a veteran in the industry and naturally understood the seriousness of the issues at hand. If Xu Feng and Shen Qingyi were to acquire their finished medicines and then add other random substances for profit, it could lead to severe consequences. Once exposed, their hard-earned reputation in the industry, as well as their factories and company brands, could be ruined by these two scoundrels.
The cost of such a loss was far more serious than simply not recovering payment for goods. Therefore, they could not help but take this matter seriously. Although those present seemed to be there seeking revenge, they were actually senior executives from major pharmaceutical companies, with some owners even attending in person.
In the Bible, Jesus Christ had a similar teaching. In modern language, it could be interpreted as pointing at a sinner and saying to the congregation: "If any of you here do not consider yourselves scoundrels, then raise your stones and throw them at this scoundrel."
Wei Yuan used the same reasoning to rally these pharmaceutical companies against Xu Feng and Shen Qingyi's factory. If they wanted to distance themselves from Xu Feng's gang and avoid being implicated, the best way was to quickly choose to stand with him and oppose them before things got out of hand.
If public opinion and major media outlets soon portrayed Xu Feng and Shen Qingyi as villains, then naturally those who opposed these villains would be seen as good people.
When faced with such situations, the public tends to be very straightforward; one is either a villain or a good person, which means they are always led by the media.
The media operates on principles similar to those of Jesus Christ; if you do not admit you are a scoundrel, then save your spit and join us in spitting at that scoundrel.
Thus, being labeled a "scoundrel" by the media can easily lead to eternal disgrace. Knowing how powerful this force is, Wei Yuan understood how to leverage it further.
Naturally, Xu Feng and Shen Qingyi did not dare show their faces. Given how serious this situation had become, they likely had already prepared to flee. Everyone was quite anxious; despite being prominent figures, when faced with such matters, they had to do everything possible to prove their innocence by attacking the other scoundrel.
Wei Yuan had also arranged for some special personnel whose job was akin to atmosphere creators in a bar lobby—using technical means to elevate emotions during the most intense moments of music.
These individuals were not hired; they were brought in by Flying Eagle himself. To give Wei Yuan enough face, he personally attended to help lead the charge.
Due to previous conflicts with Chang Wei, Wei Yuan became acquainted with Flying Eagle. After learning about Wei Yuan's relationship with Liu Haisheng and his son Liu Lei, Flying Eagle became increasingly certain that this guy was not simple, and that Wei Yuan's Kung Fu was even more impressive.
People who mix in the underworld are always observant, especially someone like Flying Eagle, who has made a name for himself as a big-time thug. He naturally understands that it is far better to associate with capable people than to befriend losers.
So when he heard Wei Yuan's call, he immediately brought his men over. Under his command, his group of brothers mixed into the crowd, their shouts echoing loudly.
Moreover, there were banners written with various slogans held overhead, similar to those used in parades.
The banners read: "Unethical Merchant," "Return My Blood Money," and so on.
At this moment, the doorman naturally did not dare to provoke these people. He pressed a button to notify those upstairs to come down and handle the situation; how they resolved it was none of his concern.
Earning a meager salary selling vegetables, he had no intention of risking anything for a few extra bucks. What happened was none of his business.
In less than five minutes, several individuals who appeared to hold some positions emerged from inside. However, the Blue Old Man was sharp-eyed and immediately noticed: "Setting up a scene like this, there’s no way such people would be present. These are all their elites, here to prevent anyone from causing trouble."
"Let your person in charge come out and give us an explanation!"
The crowd was eager for action, and seizing the opportunity, Flying Eagle shouted loudly.
"Yes, let your person in charge come out! So many companies owe these debts; it’s clear they are intentionally delaying payment. If we don’t get an explanation immediately, don’t blame us for causing trouble."
"Damn it, why bother talking so much? If they don’t pay up, just beat them up!"
With anger boiling over, seeing so many people gathered, the disciples of Purple Robe Pavilion felt a bit intimidated. Although they had learned quite a bit of Martial Arts within Purple Robe Pavilion, they were nowhere near the level of Yang Ying, who could easily handle five or six big men at once.
Moreover, these people were all fierce and intimidating; who could withstand that?
Soon, the disciples of the Purple Robe Pavilion became weak-kneed. Wei Yuan made a phone call to Flying Eagle from the car and instructed him, "Mobilize everyone to rush in and secure some of the drugs inside first; that way, we won't have to worry about lacking evidence."
Flying Eagle replied, "I'm afraid it won't be that easy. Look behind you."
At that moment, Wei Yuan noticed that several cars had already stopped behind them, and more than twenty men had emerged from them. Each one looked like a trained fighter, clearly not someone an ordinary person could handle.
The Blue Old Man chuckled, "Wei Yuan, I think the situation today is hard to control."
Wei Yuan had anticipated that it wouldn't be so simple. He smiled and said, "That's exactly what I want—to let it spiral out of control. If they want to play big, let them; if they want to cause chaos, let them go all out. I'm just afraid it won't stir up any waves at all; wouldn't that mean my efforts were in vain?"
At just twenty years old, he remained so calm in the face of such a scene; he was bound to achieve great things.
The Blue Old Man looked at Wei Yuan with admiration and said, "Our Blue Ocean Group is also a victim this time; we should join in on the chaos."
Wei Yuan smiled and replied, "Of course! Actively standing up for one's rights is a citizen's duty. However, it's still too early for us to make our appearance; this is just the warm-up for the first half."
Looking at the crowd surging at the scene, the Blue Old Man couldn't help but think that soon there would definitely be undercurrents stirring. He said to Wei Yuan, "After warming up for a bit, we'll have to go into battle; today's situation is quite difficult to handle."
Wei Yuan laughed and said, "Not necessarily. Once the reporters from the TV station arrive, everything will disperse immediately."
At this point, the Blue Old Man finally understood why Wei Yuan insisted on proceeding with this plan and even instructed Flying Eagle: if they were going to play big, then let them go all out. It turned out that was his intention all along.
Meanwhile, Flying Eagle and his group were already mentally and physically prepared for battle. They knew very well that their presence today was not just for show, especially since they had seen Xu Feng mobilizing many disciples from the Purple Robe Pavilion.
The people of the Purple Robe Pavilion not only possess exceptional medical skills but also advocate for martial arts training to strengthen the body. As a result, there are many forms of Kung Fu passed down within the sect, all focused on breaking through the limits of the human body. Coupled with various medicinal substances for physical enhancement, it is as if they have wings like a tiger.
This is vividly demonstrated in Yang Ying, a seemingly frail woman who, after more than a decade of rigorous training, can easily overpower several burly men without breaking a sweat.
Even Wei Yuan, whose attributes have surged to a certain extent after being cleansed by Spiritual Energy, would not dare to guarantee that he could defeat Yang Ying. This girl is like a living Mother Tyrannosaurus.
However, she is as beautiful as a flower and alluring. After an unexpected incident led to a physical relationship between her and Wei Yuan, he finds it even harder to let go of this Mother Tyrannosaurus. Wei Yuan secretly laments that he knows there is a tiger in the mountain yet still chooses to venture into its den.
Setting aside unnecessary calculations, Wei Yuan sits in his Mercedes, coldly observing his own masterpiece. At this moment, he is very clear that no matter how grand the current situation may be, it is unlikely to escalate further.
In his plan, he intends to use an opportunity to blow things out of proportion, mobilizing all available resources at his disposal, including the power of Blue Ocean Group and various assistance that Yuan Ziyi might provide. After all, their cooperative relationship still exists; it's just that Yuan Ziyi is somewhat hesitant, fearing that the timing isn't right.
However, Wei Yuan cannot afford to think too much about it. Ultimately, he must avenge his parents' grievances; Xu Feng's life will definitely not be spared for him to continue living in this world.
As for offending Shen Qingyi, if he stands aside and pushes Xu Feng out to die, Wei Yuan will naturally hold a grudge against him. It is uncertain what form of retaliation will arise from that.
But Wei Yuan can no longer concern himself with such matters. To hell with it; he will just make one big move—what can they do about it?
Yet this is merely his personal thought. At this moment, Xu Feng and Shen Qingyi are feeling guilty and may not have the courage to confront Wei Yuan directly. Moreover, Wei Yuan has come prepared this time, using all his connections to launch an attack.
Should they hold their ground and resist Wei Yuan to the end? Or should they abandon the city and flee with the money they earned through unscrupulous means?
This is likely the greatest dilemma facing both of them, especially since their opponent is not the government but a twenty-year-old youth. Although this has caused such a huge uproar, it is clear that he is just a kid; being defeated by him would tarnish their lifelong reputations.
Particularly for Xu Feng, who is an extremely proud person. Upon learning about Wei Yuan's identity and realizing that Wei Yuan's father was the scapegoat he had initially sought out, he feels that he has managed to swindle millions while making Wei Yuan's father take the blame—earning money like selling cabbage while making someone else bear the sins of selling flour.
Manipulating him like this was nothing, but now being passively humiliated by his son, Wei Yuan, was truly unacceptable. Could he really not handle this brat?
You don't even qualify to be my opponent, let alone be a nuisance; what right do you, this bastard, have to challenge me?
At this moment, the conflict between Xu Feng and his father-in-law, Shen Qingyi—his deceased wife's father—had gradually shifted from the shadows to the forefront.
Shen Qingyi had always been wary of Xu Feng because he believed that his daughter's death was too mysterious and feared it was somehow related to Xu Feng. Therefore, he had been looking for an opportunity to eliminate him.
Now that Wei Yuan had made a move, it provided Shen Qingyi with a chance to experience the role of a scapegoat while he made money and fled. What happened to Xu Feng afterward was none of his concern.
Although the two were still technically on the same side for now, both had already harbored ulterior motives, each planning for themselves and even thinking about how to eliminate the other while gaining more for themselves.
This internal disunity gave Wei Yuan an opportunity, making it easier for his plans to come to fruition. Yuan Ziyi's concerns were still too many.
She clearly overlooked human nature; even opponents like Xu Feng and Shen Qingyi had their inherent flaws. When disaster struck, everyone looked out for themselves.
Their involvement in such shady dealings already kept them on edge day and night. Coupled with Wei Yuan's imminent threat and the clamor of guns and cannons, their mental resilience was being tested even further.
Fortresses are always easier to crumble from within. While Wei Yuan planned the siege against Xu Feng and Shen Qingyi's factory, he also began disseminating information across major media outlets and online platforms.
"Underground pharmaceutical factory, suspicious drug components, despicable profit-making methods, large amounts of unpaid debts."
Such headlines began appearing in various media outlets, including a highly-rated public affairs program on Jinghai City's municipal television station and other news broadcasts.
For now, television media still held an advantage over other forms of media, especially when it came to news of this nature, which easily captured viewers' attention.
In the Huaxia Nation, the public has been increasingly worried about Food Safety issues for the past two years, with their sensitivity surpassing that of someone who has been bitten by a snake and is afraid of ropes for a decade.
It can be said that if someone wants to tarnish a food company's reputation, as long as they have the ability to get a front-page story on television or in newspapers, or even simply post it on various portal websites and forums, the public will immediately begin to consciously boycott that food, regardless of whether the claims are true or false.
If there is no urgent clarification, it won't be long before the company's sales plummet, and it may even go out of business.
Three people can spread rumors like a tiger, and the power of media dissemination is even more exaggerated. Food Safety is one thing; if it involves drug safety now, it would likely cause another wave of upheaval.
So after the report from the television station yesterday, Xu Feng and Shen Qingyi felt a bit apprehensive. This morning, they naturally sought out the local newspaper from that day and found that the headlines remained unchanged, with themselves still as the main characters.
Although written in a tone of skepticism, the content seemed so vivid that it was hard not to believe it was true.
Moreover, similar content gradually began to appear on various portal websites and forums. In no time, Jinghai City, Qingxi Town, and Datong Village—a series of detailed place names—were firmly etched in people's memories.
The mastermind behind this incident was naturally Wei Yuan. He leveraged his connections with Zhang Sheng at the television station; after all, he had saved Zhang's mother, and such a favor is not easily forgotten.
Thus, Zhang Sheng would not refuse. With Blue Old Man and Liu Haisheng also involved in the negotiations, this matter progressed even more smoothly.
Now, Wei Yuan had mobilized various media connections to fully report another incident: hundreds of people besieging a factory to demand accountability from Xu Feng, the Boss. There were those who intended to take advantage of delayed payments to quickly clear out their stock and make off with it.
When hundreds of people gather in one place, regardless of where it is, just creating some momentum will give the impression that something significant has occurred.
Some individuals saw the fresh news online; being either Jinghai Persons or well-wishers within Jinghai City, they rushed to the scene to witness it for themselves.
As for these online news reports, they were all initiated by Wei Yuan, who notified Gu Jing to mobilize members from that Fan Club to spread the news across major portal websites and forums.
These people usually enjoy browsing forums and similar platforms in their free time, many of them holding positions like moderators. Although these positions don't bring much benefit on a daily basis, they prove useful when issues arise.
On various websites, across different categories, these individuals use their authority to place every message requested by Wei Yuan in the most prominent positions.
The reason for their assistance is that Wei Yuan previously helped them repair a collection of Video Disks and tapes. Additionally, after Wei Yuan joined several Fan Clubs' QQ Groups, he had been engaging in pleasant conversations with them. Although Wei Yuan only spent less than a month at Gu Jing's Video Store, being around Gu Jing, a movie enthusiast, gradually helped him learn to appreciate films and fall in love with cinema.
Due to their shared interests, these individuals developed a good relationship with Wei Yuan, enjoying each other's company. Therefore, when Wei Yuan reached out for help, they readily agreed to assist without hesitation since it only required their effort and no financial contribution.
It was precisely because of these established connections that Wei Yuan gained the resources to confront Xu Feng and Shen Qingyi. This gave him the courage to plan such an event, directly declaring war on Xu Feng: "I am here to avenge my father; blood debts must be repaid in blood."
Thus, in this atmosphere, all his plans seemed directed at Xu Feng. Even reports on television, newspapers, and various forums and portal websites directly associated the name of this unscrupulous pharmaceutical factory's boss with Xu Feng.
Public opinion is the most effective weapon. In the Western world, whether you are a president or a wealthy individual, as long as you cannot control all media outlets, you must fear public opinion.
Currently, this trend is gradually forming domestically as well. Just look at how even the arrogant Li Gang's son faced consequences through public opinion despite his status as an elite.
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