Rebirth 70: I am a Koi

Coming out of the hospital, the sun shone warmly on us. Bai Hanchuan held my hand tightly and said, "Don't worry, we will get better." His words were full of strength, and they gradually calmed my originally uneasy heart. The doctor's hint was very clear. In order to truly heal me, I must face the injuries, and this requires Bai Hanchuan and I to face it together.

After returning home, Bai Hanchuan contacted the lawyer and told him in detail what had happened recently, including the background and purpose of the mysterious investor and the damage caused to us. After listening to him, the lawyer looked serious and said, "We must take legal action to protect ourselves in this matter."

In the following days, the lawyer launched an intensive investigation. He retrieved a large amount of information and carefully analyzed the mysterious investor's past investment cases, and found that they often used despicable means to suppress competitors, and even did not hesitate to spread rumors and slander. Even more shocking was that they also had serious violations in taxation and land use, but they had not been exposed before.

"The evidence is solid. We can sue them for defamation and damage to their business reputation. We can also report their illegal behavior to the relevant departments." The lawyer said confidently, "It's time to teach them a lesson."

I took a deep breath and suppressed my inner excitement, "Okay, I believe the law will give us a fair result." Over the years, I have always adhered to the principle of being kind to others and never easily make enemies with others, but this does not mean that I can allow others to bully me. In the face of malice, I choose to fight back bravely!

Bai Hanchuan gently stroked my hair and said, "Don't worry, leave everything to me." His eyes were firm and gentle, as if they had injected me with infinite strength.

That night, Lin Xiao came to visit us at home. She brought homemade cakes and fresh flowers, and gave me a big hug as soon as she entered the door, "Jinli, you must cheer up!"

I smiled gratefully, "Don't worry, I'm fine now."

Lin Xiao fiddled with the flowers she brought and said, "By the way, I know some media friends. Should I ask them to help expose this matter?"

Before I could answer, Bai Hanchuan's phone suddenly rang. He glanced at the caller ID, motioned for us to be quiet, and then walked to the balcony to answer the call.

"What did you say?" I vaguely heard Bai Hanchuan's voice become serious, "Okay, I understand, I'll take care of it..."

Bai Hanchuan came back after the call with a serious expression on his face, "A mysterious investor contacted me."

"What did he say?" My heart skipped a beat and a bad premonition came over me.

"He told us to stop all actions, otherwise he would retaliate against us more violently." Bai Hanchuan clenched his fists, his eyes filled with anger.

Lin Xiao slammed the table, "This is too much! They are threatening us! We can't just let this go!"

I took a deep breath and forced myself to calm down. "Bai Hanchuan, what are you going to do?"

"I have made up my mind," Bai Hanchuan's eyes were firm and sharp, "We can't remain silent any longer, it's time to fight back!"

The next day, Lin Xiao took action. She used the network resources of the flower shop to post posts on major social platforms about the unfair competition that Bai Hanchuan and I encountered, and called on people in the industry to support us. Lin Xiao herself has a certain influence in the flower industry, and her delicate writing style and clear and touching description of the whole story quickly attracted widespread attention. Many colleagues expressed sympathy for our experience and forwarded posts to support us. In just a few days, an online event in support of Bai Hanchuan and me swept the entire flower industry, forming a strong public opinion pressure.

At the same time, Bai Hanchuan also actively contacted the industry association and applied to speak at an upcoming industry summit. He decided to use this opportunity to publicly expose the true face of the mysterious investor.

On the day of the summit, Bai Hanchuan and I arrived at the venue early. I noticed that many participants looked at us with sympathy and support, which gave me great comfort.

Finally, it was Bai Hanchuan's turn to speak. He walked calmly to the center of the podium, his eyes swept across the audience, and his steady voice rang out in the venue: "Dear colleagues, I am standing here today to expose a cancer in the industry..."

As Bai Hanchuan spoke, the atmosphere in the meeting room gradually became tense. He listed in detail the various evil deeds of the mysterious investor who used despicable means to suppress competitors, and showed the evidence collected by the lawyer. The evidence was irrefutable and shocked and angry everyone present.

"We can no longer allow such bad apples to continue to go unpunished!" Bai Hanchuan's voice was sonorous and powerful. "I call on everyone to unite and resist this unethical competition behavior and jointly maintain the healthy development of the industry!"

Bai Hanchuan's speech won long applause from the audience. Many partners who had been deceived before expressed their support. They did not expect that the mysterious investor who had always presented himself as a philanthropist would do such a despicable thing.

At this moment, a figure sitting in the corner suddenly stood up. His face was livid, and he looked around in panic, as if he wanted to escape from this place...

After Bai Hanchuan finished his speech, the atmosphere in the conference hall could not calm down for a long time. Everyone's eyes were focused on that figure. He wanted to escape, but was surrounded by the reporters and staff who swarmed in.

I saw his face, a face I had never seen before, but with a familiar expression, greedy, vicious, and very much like... my stepmother. My heart was shocked, and a terrible guess came to my mind.

What happened next was like a storm. The identity of the mysterious investor was exposed. He turned out to be my stepmother's brother, that is, my stepuncle. He had accumulated wealth by improper means and suppressed his peers over the years, which had already aroused public outrage. Bai Hanchuan's revelation undoubtedly pushed him to the forefront.

Media reports were overwhelming and public condemnation was overwhelming. His company was investigated by regulatory authorities, its capital chain was broken, its stock price plummeted, and the once glorious business empire was crumbling in the blink of an eye.

Bai Hanchuan and I finally emerged from this storm.

"We won." I leaned on Bai Hanchuan's shoulder and breathed a long sigh of relief.

"Yes, we won." He stroked my hair gently, his tone full of emotion.

In the past few days, we have fought side by side and faced the wind and rain together. I have seen his calm and courageous side, as well as his gentle and considerate side. The relationship between us has become deeper after going through these twists and turns.

"This time, thanks to you." Bai Hanchuan looked at me with gratitude in his eyes, "If it weren't for you, I might..."

"Silly, what are you talking about?" I stretched out my finger and gently pressed his lips. "We are husband and wife, we should face everything together."

The sunlight shines through the window and fills the entire room. At this moment, we feel unprecedented peace and happiness.

"What are your plans next?" I asked.

"I think it's time to focus on our own business." Bai Hanchuan's eyes flashed with confidence, "I want to let those who once looked down on us see our strength!"

I nodded, my heart full of anticipation.

"This time," I said to Bai Hanchuan with a smile in the sunshine at the planting base, "we must not only win, but also win beautifully."

The sun shines on the planting base, and the air is filled with the scent of soil and grass. I take a deep breath, feeling this long-lost tranquility.

"You're right. We not only have to win, but also win beautifully." Bai Hanchuan said with a firm look in his eyes that revealed a determination to win.

I looked at the man in front of me. He had experienced betrayal and oppression, but he still stood firm. This tenacity made me more certain that I had made the right choice.

"I have contacted the companies we have worked with before, and they have all expressed their willingness to continue to support us." I handed the document in my hand to Bai Hanchuan, "This is the new project plan, take a look first."

Bai Hanchuan took the plan and read it carefully. The way he worked seriously always made me excited.

"This project is very promising," he said, looking up with excitement in his eyes. "If it succeeds, we will completely open up the market and become the industry leader."

I nodded. I knew that our goal was not just to survive in the short term. If we were to do it, we had to do it to the best of our ability.

"Knock, knock, knock." There was a knock on the office door, and Lin Xiao walked in holding a bouquet of flowers. "Congratulations, you have fought a great turnaround!"

"Congratulations, if you hadn't provided the clues, we wouldn't have found the evidence so quickly." I took the flowers with a smile, and the air was immediately filled with the fragrance of lilies.

"What's the point of saying thank you or not between us?" Lin Xiao said, his eyes fell on Bai Hanchuan behind me, with a bit of teasing, "Boss Bai, you have to thank Jinli, she has put a lot of thought into it for you."

Bai Hanchuan looked at me with tenderness in his eyes, "My wife is definitely worth everything I give to cherish her."

I felt a little embarrassed by his gaze, so I quickly changed the subject, "By the way, Lin Xiao, how is your flower shop business?"

"Don't mention it," Lin Xiao sighed in mock distress, "Ever since you came to my shop to buy flowers last time, many people come to ask if they have the same ones as you. I'm almost too busy to handle it."

The three of us looked at each other and smiled, and the office was filled with a relaxed and happy atmosphere.

However, I didn't know that this calm was just the calm before the storm. While we were celebrating our victory, a conspiracy full of hatred was quietly brewing...

A few days later, I received a text message from an unknown number with only a few words: "You will soon pay the price for what you have done!"