Zhao Feipeng was furious, overwhelmed with anger.

"Nonsense, it’s really infuriating." Zhao Feipeng pounded the table, "Slandering the Zhao Family like this, fabricating lies, do they really think the Zhao Family is easy to offend?"

His anger was uncontrollable, being wrongly accused out of nowhere, how could he not be angry?

Especially since his son had just died not long ago, and while the body was not even cold yet, to insult the Zhao Family’s daughter-in-law like this was extremely malicious.

This was smearing the face of the entire Zhao Family, what could possibly be more intolerable?

"Lawyer Zhang, have the legal team prepare a lawyer’s letter, hold the relevant personnel legally accountable, I want to sue them to death."

"Yu Weidong, investigate for me, I want to know who’s causing trouble, everyone involved, catch them all."

Zhao Feipeng made several phone calls, promptly beginning to handle this matter, that was the most crucial thing.

He was very anxious, even a second of delay could lead to unimaginable consequences.

"That child, Jian Tao, doesn’t even know how to conduct herself. At this time, going out to dinner with some man, isn’t this just asking for trouble?" Zhao Feipeng had some grievances about this matter, quite displeased with Jian Tao’s behavior.

Mother Zhao came in and placed the coffee she was holding in front of her husband, calmly saying, "This is just hearsay, such matters, at most, spread a little on gossip websites. Even if someone wants to gossip with photos, they should consider who the subject is; who dares to write nonsense and report recklessly? The Zhao Family is not to be provoked."

"Now, with so much information popping up all of a sudden, with the internet trolls fanning the flames, it’s made it to the trending list. In my opinion, this is a well-planned act, not Jian Tao being indiscreet, but someone deliberately defaming her." Mother Zhao firmly believed in Jian Tao and was dissatisfied with her husband shifting his anger towards Jian Tao in his fury.

"I know, too, that Jian Tao is being framed, but at this critical moment, is it appropriate for her to take Xixi and go to dinner with a man?" Zhao Feipeng was so angry that even the corners of his eyes were twitching.

"Why is the man blurred out? That shows the reporters don’t dare report on this, otherwise, they’d expose themselves. Blurring out the man’s image makes it easier to fool people, allowing them to use their imagination to create narratives." Mother Zhao said unhappily, "At this time, you don’t stand in Jian Tao’s shoes to think about the issue, but blame her. What’s the point?"

"I know you’re making sense," Zhao Feipeng said, "but, I still want to ask, who is that man?"

"Ask, ask what?" Mother Zhao said loudly, "Jian Tao has suffered enough, don’t make things harder for her."

"Sigh!" Just as he was about to dial a number, Zhao Feipeng sighed, tossing the phone onto the table.

"Resolve this matter as soon as possible, handle it publicly, give Jian Tao justice, and let those who recklessly insult the Zhao Family take full responsibility." Mother Zhao said coldly, "If the Zhao Family doesn’t show its might, others won’t know our power. A few random journalists having such nerve, they are courting death."

...

Jian Tao was furious, having already smashed several cups. Without even considering who the masterminds behind this might be, her main concern now was the abusive words and mudslinging directed at her that could make her lungs explode with rage.

"Zhao Family’s daughter-in-law seen in mourning clothes secretly meeting a mysterious man."

This headline made it to the trending list, and the content was appalling, saying things like a woman in mourning clothes is the most seductive. It was baseless accusations, the power of rumors indeed! How could Jian Tao endure such public condemnation?

Jian Tao was heartbreakingly aware of being painted as so low and despicable in the words, how could she not be angry?

There were also some accusations against Ye Fan, but the targeting words were few, with all the mud being thrown at her.

The only solace for Jian Tao was that her daughter, knowing few words, had no access to these online tabloids, which was somewhat comforting.

"The aristocratic circles are always so chaotic; this report is nothing compared, the real mess is under the table."

"Beat the man to death, give me the woman."

"A dignified Zhao Family daughter-in-law, only two men involved, huh, not impressive, not even as good as me."

"Loose woman, oh, my type, please seduce me."

"Lady sister, want to meet up? Please add my Vi-chat @#￥￥%..."

With just a glance, Jian Tao saw the filthy comments multiplying in the comment section. She was so angry that she threw the notebook onto the floor.

"What kind of people are these? Has the moral atmosphere decayed to such a degree? The world is indeed going downhill, people’s hearts are no longer what they used to be." Jian Tao was on the brink of madness, never having been attacked or humiliated this way, grinding her teeth in rage.

Ring, ring, ring.

The phone rang loudly.

As soon as Jian Tao answered, a woman’s voice from the other side said, "Jian Tao, whom have you offended? The opponent’s stance is quite serious, they’re aiming to ruin you."

This call was from Jian Tao’s close friend, and the friend undoubtedly knew about the news.

"Do you know? The whole circle is talking about you; those who used to envy you are now jubilantly reveling in your misfortune, watching eagerly." The friend said with concern.

"I don’t know who I’ve offended to invite such calamity, first Zhao Hai was killed, then Xixi was nearly kidnapped, and finally, they attack me, as if it’s all planned." Jian Tao said helplessly, "With things as they are, what can a weak woman like me do? I can only endure it, just hoping Xixi remains safe."

"The opponent does not come with good intention, take good care of yourself, enhance the security around you. I’m out of town, but I’ll come to see you once I get back." The friend said with deep concern.

After hanging up, Jian Tao felt confused. She didn’t want to think about the online rumors, yet those malicious words kept surfacing in her mind.

The more she tried not to think, the more those words emerged.

She was lost in thought, considering how to explain this matter to her in-laws, to prevent them from worrying.

Just as she was about to make a call, she received a text message from her in-laws: Don’t overthink, we’ll handle the aftermath.

Jian Tao’s eyes filled with tears instantly, the trust from her in-laws warmed her heart.

Soon, Jian Tao’s father from her maiden family called, starting with, "Xiao Tao, who is that mysterious man? You are the daughter-in-law of the Zhao Family and the daughter of the Jian Family; don’t do anything to disgrace the family, or you’ll be criticized."

"Dad, what are you talking about?" Jian Tao burst into tears.

The grievances in her heart could no longer be contained, exploding forth.