Chapter 181

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Seeing the flood of negative news online, CEO Yang Chen immediately launched a crisis public relations campaign.

He clarified with major media outlets that there was absolutely no issue with the quality of the company's products.

However, once negative news had spread, many members of the public fell into a mindset of blind conformity.

"Just bought these Super Power battery packs at a markup, now worried they'll explode, selling at 50% off..."

"Super Power batteries are the nuclear bombs inside mobile phones; you'll know once you use them!"

"Stay away from Super Power batteries, cherish your life..." and so on.

For a time, the market was flooded with such negative news,

leaving ordinary people unable to distinguish what was true and what was false.

Yet, believing that where there is smoke there must be fire, at this stage,

they all chose to wait and see, while some who had already placed orders opted to return their goods.

Faced with this situation, Fengyi Technology's products experienced sluggish sales for the first time.

The 18650 batteries, once in short supply, had suddenly become like rats crossing the street.

The phenomenon of trucks hauling them away the moment they left the factory was a thing of the past.

To make matters worse, Alibaba's Taobao seemed to have gone mad for no reason,

and without even notifying Fengyi Technology,

it removed all Super Power 18650 battery listings from every store on its platform.

This seemed to signal to consumers that there was indeed a problem with the product.

"Mm, don't worry, it's fine; this little storm amounts to nothing. Don't you trust me? No need, let's go eat something delicious this weekend..."

Lin Yi received a comforting call from Han Han Han Yajing at her school.

The fact that even she knew about this showed just how severe this malicious wind had become.

After rejecting Han Han Han Yajing's offer to come to the company, Lin Yi hung up the phone.

At that moment, CEO Yang Chen entered the office with a face ashen as iron:

"Lin Zong, Alibaba refuses to relist our products, claiming they have serious quality issues; they say they removed our products to ensure the safety of consumers' lives and property!"

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Hearing this, Lin Yi's expression darkened, and he snorted coldly.

"Hmph! What a fine excuse about ensuring the safety of consumers' lives and property.

A company that rose to power by selling fake goods now dares to speak of protecting consumers' lives and property; it's nonsensical!"

Then, looking at Yang Chen, he said:

"What about Jingdong and Pinduoduo?"

"President Liu and President Huang have already promised not to remove our products!" Yang Chen replied.

Lin Yi immediately stated:

"Old Yang, from now on, remove Taobao and Tmall from all Fengyi Technology product channels; I do not want any of our company's products on Alibaba's platforms!"

"Yes!" Yang Chen answered.

"Old Yang, who do you think is pulling the strings behind this?"

Lin Yi asked.

At this moment, without even thinking, he knew that such a flood of negative news must have an instigator behind it.

As for the alleged quality issues with the Super Power batteries, company testing had proven they did not exist.

So the question was, whose path to wealth had he blocked?

Or perhaps, certain vested interests could not tolerate Fengyi Technology's development

and hoped to see Fengyi Technology collapse outright.

"I have already sent people to investigate; we should have results soon!"

Yang Chen said.

Just then, Lin Yi's phone rang.

Unexpectedly, it was Liang Liang Liang Wenliang, the son of Director Liang from the Magic City Public Security Bureau.

Upon answering, Liang Liang Liang Wenliang said:

"Hey, Lin Yi, I heard from Leizi that your company is facing a small trouble; do you need help?"

"Leizi just called too!" Lin Yi replied immediately:

"Liang Liang Wenliang, there is indeed one matter I need your help with!"

"Don't talk about trouble; as long as it's not a problem within your company, everything else is easy to handle!"

Liang Liang Liang Wenliang said.

With so much negative news on the internet, anyone with eyes could see that this was clearly a targeted attack.

That was why he spoke with such confidence.

Thus, Lin Yi laid out a few requests to Liang Liang Liang Wenliang.

"No problem, leave it to me, but you have to treat me to drinks when I get back!"

Liang Liang Liang Wenliang said with a laugh over the phone.

"Plenty of 1982 Lafite, deal?" Lin Yi joked.

"You said it... wait for my good news!" After saying this, Liang Liang Liang Wenliang hung up.

Meanwhile, in the Municipal Government, inside Secretary Wang's office,

Secretary Wang's aide was also reporting this matter to Secretary Wang.

"Secretary, shouldn't our Pengcheng government issue a statement? Otherwise, Fengyi Technology will face serious trouble!"

The secretary said.

Secretary Wang smiled and replied,

"Hehe, Little Zhang, don't underestimate those entrepreneurs. If they managed to succeed in starting their businesses, they naturally have their own methods.

Do you see Lin Yi coming to me for help?"

"No!" the secretary replied.

"Since he hasn't, it means that kid hasn't been driven into a corner yet. Trust me, this matter will soon be quelled.

However, I do want to see who is behind this, daring to smear our high-tech enterprises in Pengcheng!"

Secretary Wang's eyes turned icy cold.

At this moment, in Suzhou, a major influencer was posting online to smear Fengyi Technology's batteries.

Just then, a loud bang rang out.

His front door was kicked open, and several fierce police officers rushed straight in.

The leader immediately flashed an arrest warrant:

"You are Zhao Peng, with the online handle 'Neurotic Big Shot,' correct? You are now suspected of defamation and spreading rumors; we have decided to arrest you!"

Upon seeing the arrest warrant, Zhao Peng realized it was issued by the Pengcheng police.

This was actually a cross-regional arrest; his face instantly turned pale, and just as he was about to argue,

"I didn't..."

However, the lead officer gave him no chance to speak, stating directly:

"Take him away. Also, seize his computer for inspection!"

Soon after, Lin Yi received a phone call:

"Panasonic Corporation!?"

— Author's Notes —

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