Chapter 128: Give of Your Love

The farce of being "killed off" vanished in a flash under Qin Feng's textbook-level, hard-hitting counterattack. Those media outlets and individuals who had spread the rumors, cowed by the formidable legal team of the "Qin Feng System," either publicly apologized and paid compensation, or simply shut down for good — a classic case of trying to steal a chicken only to lose the rice bait. After this battle, Qin Feng's personal prestige and his grip on public opinion reached unprecedented heights.

Yet, while the outside world was still savoring the tale of Qin Feng's domineering "resurrection" press conference, a "moral kidnapping" — one that seemed unrelated to him but was in fact carefully orchestrated, aimed squarely at his enormous wealth — was quietly drawing its curtain.

The incident began with a girl from M Country named Ailin Foster. She suffered from an extremely rare congenital genetic disease — Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome. Her body aged at eight to ten times the normal rate, and patients typically did not survive past adolescence. After a local media outlet reported Ailin's story, her tragic plight and her brave, optimistic spirit in the face of illness drew considerable attention and sympathy online.

It was, at its core, a heartbreaking piece of social news — but under the nudging of certain people with ulterior motives, the wind began to quietly shift.

Several media outlets, some with tangled ties to the Liang Family and others naturally adept at hyping hot topics, began churning out exhaustive coverage of Ailin's condition, deliberately magnifying her family's poverty and helplessness, and subtly pointing the finger at Qin Feng — the man who had just displayed "powerful vitality" and "enormous wealth" amid the "life-and-death rumors."

One highly inflammatory report read: "... While billionaire Mr. Qin Feng is waging war for his own 'reputation,' throwing money around like water, right beside us, children like Ailin are struggling for their lives on the brink of death, unable to bear the astronomical cost of treatment... What, after all, is the meaning of technology? Where lies the value of wealth? Should we not call upon those who possess cutting-edge biotech and vast fortunes to give of their love and save these innocent lives?"

The article never named Qin Feng outright, but every line hinted and steered, contrasting Ailin's despair with Qin Feng's "cold indifference," trying to manufacture a moral trap: "You're so rich, and you have the technology — why won't you save her?"

Soon, hashtags like "#SaveAileen#," "#TechForGood#," and "#WhereIsTheBillionaire'sLove#" were boosted by bot armies and began fermenting online. Countless netizens, their emotions whipped up, flooded the social media accounts of Qin Feng and his companies, leaving comments that "pleaded," "appealed," and even "demanded" that Qin Feng step in to help.

"Mr. Qin Feng, you're so capable — please save Ailin!" "For someone like you, the cost of saving one child is a mere drop in the bucket — why can't you show a little kindness?" "If even you won't save her, who will?" "Please, give of your love!"

The wave of moral kidnapping came crashing in.

At the Luocheng branch, Chen Ming stared at the wall of "appeals for love" comments on social media, his brows tightly knit, and reported the situation to Qin Feng.

"President Qin, it's obvious someone is pushing this behind the scenes. Ailin's situation is indeed pitiful, but using this kind of method to morally kidnap people — their hearts deserve to be condemned!" Chen Ming said indignantly.

Qin Feng sat behind his desk, calmly scrolling through the comments. Sympathy, pleas, and even some biting moral accusations.

He could of course see that someone was deliberately roasting him over the fire. If he stepped in to help, he might gain some goodwill, but it would also mean bowing to this despicable tactic of kidnapping — and similar incidents would likely pile up endlessly afterward. If he ignored it, he would easily be branded "rich but heartless" or "cold-blooded," a devastating blow to both his personal and corporate image.

It was a dilemma.

Yet the corners of Qin Feng's mouth slowly curled into a meaningful arc.

Moral kidnapping?

They want to use the public's sympathy to force him into line?

These people were underestimating him far too much.

When had Qin Feng ever needed to explain himself to others? And when had he ever yielded to anyone's coercion?

"Ailin Foster..." Qin Feng murmured the name softly, a gleam of thought flashing in his eyes. Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome... a disease caused by LMNA Gene Mutation, rooted in abnormal nuclear structure and accelerated aging triggered by genetic defects. This was precisely the territory that the Gene Optimization Fluid and Cell Repair Technology Su Jin was researching could, in theory, touch!

Although the Gene Optimization Fluid's main goal was to strengthen and slow aging, its underlying technology — the precise repair of gene sequences and the stimulation of cellular vitality — might just hold a glimmer of hope for reversing genetic diseases like Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome!

A plan instantly took shape in Qin Feng's mind.

He would not only break the deadlock, but seize the chance to deliver a resounding slap across the face to those behind-the-scenes puppeteers! And at the same time, genuinely do something meaningful.

"Chen Ming," Qin Feng looked up, his gaze sharp, "in my personal name, contact Ailin Foster's family and her Chief Engineer. Tell them I am willing to cover all of Ailin's medical expenses, and... invite her to our domestic 'Future Technology Research Institute' to undergo a brand-new, as-yet-unannounced experimental gene therapy attempt."

Chen Ming was stunned: "President Qin, this... the risk is far too great! Our technology is still in the experimental stage, and Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome is a global conundrum — what if..."

"There is no 'what if.'" Qin Feng cut him off, his tone brooking no argument, "Tell them this is the only hope available right now. We will sign the strictest informed-consent forms, and the entire treatment process will be completely free. Whether to come or not, that is their choice to make."

He paused, then added: "At the same time, issue an announcement in the group's name, declaring that I will personally fund five billion US dollars to establish the 'Qin Feng Life Science Foundation,' dedicated to supporting treatment research for rare and genetic diseases worldwide, especially those affecting children. Ailin Foster will be the first patient sponsored by our Foundation."

Chen Ming was utterly shocked.

Not only covering the treatment costs, but also inviting her to undergo extremely risky experimental treatment? Even establishing a five-billion-dollar Foundation on the spot?!

This move... was on far too grand a scale! This wasn't merely a response to moral kidnapping — it was taking the mud thrown at him, firing it into glittering gold bricks, and hurling them right back!

"Also," Qin Feng's eyes turned icy, "find out exactly which media outlets and bot armies are fanning the flames behind the scenes. The first 'collaboration' project after the Foundation is established will be to sue them for defamation and violation of portrait rights, and every cent of damages won in the lawsuits will be poured into the Foundation!"

You want me to "give of my love," don't you?

Fine! I'll give!

But the way I give of my love is decided by me! Not bullied into it by you clowns!

I will do something that can truly change the fate of these patients, in the most upright way possible! And at the same time, I will use the law and capital to thoroughly crush every stinking bug hiding in the shadows and fanning the flames!

The moment the news broke, the world erupted!

Everyone was stunned by Qin Feng's sweeping, razor-sharp counterattack!

Not passive donations, but proactively offering cutting-edge, hope-filled experimental treatment! Not small-scale gestures, but the outright establishment of a five-billion-dollar Foundation! Not only saving lives, but using lawsuit damages to bolster the fund — truly turning the enemy's own tactics against them!

Supporters cheered, praising Qin Feng as responsible and bold! Netizens who had been whipped into a frenzy also came to their senses and switched to supporting him. And those behind-the-scenes black hands and media outlets that had fanned the flames were completely dumbfounded, plunged into sheer panic!

Ailin's family, upon hearing the news, after agonizing deliberation, ultimately chose to trust Qin Feng and accepted this invitation from the Eastern — one filled with unknowns, yet possibly their only chance at life.

A farce of moral kidnapping aimed at Qin Feng was completely reversed by him in this forceful and masterful fashion.

He not only defused the crisis, but seized the opportunity to show the world the "Qin Feng System's" ambition and sense of responsibility in the life sciences — and his own... absolute will, which brooked no coercion from anyone!

Give of my love?

Sure.

But the method — that must be decided by me, Qin Feng!