Chapter 125: Reliable in Action

"No, I don't think it's a matter of who launched first. I believe the Gu Corporation plagiarized Three Y."

...

Opinions on the internet were divided. Ye Yaoyao watched the situation unfold with composure; she was certainly not the one who needed to panic.

Gu Shengyu was stunned. He had rushed to launch the new collection specifically to ensure Three Y would have nothing to release this year. Yet, he hadn't expected the people at Three Y to be so bold. Even after discovering their designs had been stolen, they still pushed forward with the release, showing no fear of being thrust into the spotlight.

Gu Shengyu panicked for a moment but quickly regained his footing. Since he had launched first, he naturally held the moral high ground. Even if Three Y tried to pursue the matter, they wouldn't be able to find evidence.

Three Y's fans were a capable bunch. They started with suspicion and eventually flooded the Gu Corporation's official account with insults, accusing them of plagiarism. Only Three Y's fans would have the audacity to accuse those who launched first of being the plagiarizers. Ye Yaoyao couldn't help but laugh as she read the comments.

When Yu Wanqing heard about the situation, she rushed to the Ye Corporation in a frenzy, only to find Ye Yaoyao giggling at her screen. This made her even more anxious.

"You're still in the mood to laugh? Three Y is burning to the ground!"

"I know. Don't worry," Ye Yaoyao said calmly.

"You know?" Yu Wanqing froze. "You knew and didn't tell me, just to let me stress out?"

"You have plenty of work at your own company. It's better to avoid unnecessary trouble," Ye Yaoyao replied honestly.

Unexpectedly, Yu Wanqing didn't take this well. She huffed coldly, "Is it really about avoiding trouble, or have you found yourself a new little girlfriend?"

"I've heard that Shen Yan's sister is living with you, taking care of your daily needs and bringing you food. I'm afraid that now that you have her, you've forgotten all about me!"

Girls get jealous too. When Yu Wanqing learned that Shen Tiantian was pestering Ye Yaoyao, she just wanted to call her shameless. Shen Yan had done so many terrible things to Yaoyao, how could she have the nerve to keep hanging around? But then, she reconsidered; these things had nothing to do with Shen Tiantian—she was innocent. Besides, since Ye Yaoyao didn't mind, it wasn't her place as an outsider to interfere.

Ye Yaoyao immediately caught the scent of jealousy in Yu Wanqing's words, and her smile widened.

"How old are you to be acting jealous? There's nothing going on between me and Shen Tiantian."

"What does age have to do with being jealous?" Yu Wanqing felt even more aggrieved. "Isn't the Shen family mansion big enough for Shen Tiantian to sleep in? Why does she have to go to your place?"

She was just venting; she wouldn't actually do anything. While they were chatting, the Gu family began to act shamelessly.

After being kicked by Shen Tiantian and injured, Gu Shengyu was furious. Since he dared not retaliate against the Shen family, he shifted all his rage onto Ye Yaoyao. The way Shen Tiantian favored Ye Yaoyao, combined with the actions of Three Y's fans on the Gu Corporation's official account, made him want to tear Ye Yaoyao to pieces.

*That damn woman who sleeps around—why does she deserve Shen Tiantian's favoritism?*

Gu Shengyu immediately leaked the identity of Three Y's owner. Many fans had been curious about this, so the news generated significant buzz. Because Ye Yaoyao had a poor reputation, Three Y's fans were deeply disappointed the moment they heard the news.

"No way? When did Three Y's owner become that woman, Ye Yaoyao? Since when?"

"My god, I suddenly feel like the Three Y brand has no class. I've been a loyal fan for so many years!"

"I'm even starting to wonder if the designs from all these years were actually plagiarized by Ye Yaoyao..."

...

As Gu Shengyu had expected, once the news broke, the fans' first reaction was disappointment. Having achieved his goal, Gu Shengyu could endure the pain in his groin.

With the owner's identity exposed, Three Y was severely impacted. Yu Wanqing complained on the spot, "Are these people brain-dead? They just believe whatever they hear. Honestly, I think Three Y is better off without them!"

In contrast, Ye Yaoyao was much calmer, acting as if the matter had nothing to do with her.

Yu Wanqing was frantic. "Sigh, ultimately, I think all this misfortune is because of Shen Yan! It’s true—getting close to men leads to misery. That saying is absolutely correct!"

Ye Yaoyao had been staring at her screen, but upon hearing this, she couldn't help but turn and tease, "So, by that logic... does this mean you don't like Feng Yuqi anymore?"

At this, Yu Wanqing felt a twinge of guilt, then replied stiffly, "Yuqi is different. He's not an average man..."

"How is he different?" Ye Yaoyao pressed.

Yu Wanqing blushed under her gaze and pushed her playfully, acting coy. "Oh, Yaoyao, we're talking about your situation. Don't drag me into this."

Ye Yaoyao sat up straight and said slowly, "Don't be in such a hurry; there are still others waiting to jump out."

In the entertainment industry, it’s common for fans to turn on their idols. Ye Yaoyao, a private citizen, was now experiencing this firsthand. Those who had previously defended Three Y were now standing on the opposite side, with some even digging up Qin Miao and claiming they would support her to boycott Three Y.

Ye Yaoyao was speechless; their behavior was both cute and ridiculous. Just like that, the previously obscure Qin Miao was now gaining traction! Seeing that people who hated Ye Yaoyao were supporting her, Qin Miao became even more delighted.

Before Ye Yaoyao could act, the Ye Corporation's official account struck back.

"Ms. Ye Yaoyao has been conscientious and diligent during her tenure at the Ye Corporation, and her conduct has always been upright. Given her actions within our company, we hope that the various monsters and demons will refrain from malicious attacks; otherwise, our company will be forced to take legal action against you."

Unable to reveal Ye Yaoyao's true identity, the Ye Corporation's post was quite subtle, but it held little persuasive power. Soon, their official social media account was also overrun.

Ye Yaoyao smiled. "No need. If you want to condemn someone, you can always find a pretext."

As for the losses Three Y had suffered during this time, Ye Yaoyao didn't take them to heart. Three Y was a brand she had created on a whim, and she had managed it herself. Now that it was suffering losses because of her, Ye Yaoyao didn't feel she owed anyone an apology. She was no saint.

"Sister Yaoyao, this is all my fault. If it weren't for me, Gu Shengyu wouldn't have..."

After all, as a member of the Shen family, finding out information was effortless.

"It has nothing to do with you." Ye Yaoyao didn't think Shen Tiantian was to blame. "Relax, I'll handle it myself."

"Sister Yaoyao, if you can't handle it, you can ask my brother..."

Before Shen Tiantian could finish, Shen Yan walked in. Because of the situation with Ye Yaoyao, Shen Tiantian hadn't gone to her tutoring session that evening and had stayed home to keep her company.

"I'll handle this," Shen Yan said, taking over the conversation.

Hearing this, Shen Tiantian nodded. Though her second brother was intimidating, he was certainly reliable when it came to getting things done.