As Character Jumping issued cease and desist letters from their lawyers, the trolls gradually vanished.
However, just when everyone thought the incident was over, a new wave of malicious comments targeting Lingxi’s Love began springing up like mushrooms across numerous other platforms.
"Is the power of capital really this strong? Are you telling me there’s nothing suspicious about Lingxi’s Love blowing up overnight? How can an ordinary cartoonist get access to such massive resources?"
"Exactly. If you ask me, this Ning Ruoxi definitely pulled some strings. Sigh, in this day and age, women really do have it easy, especially the pretty ones!"
"She acts all pure, but who knows how many men she’s been with. It’s disgusting. Ugh, I think I’m gonna be sick!"
These comments didn’t reappear on Character Jumping’s apps, but on other major platforms instead.
Naturally, Wei Kun found it difficult to handle all of these comments at once.
After all, those platforms didn’t belong to his company, and the sheer volume was overwhelming. Droves of marketing accounts were popping up everywhere, seemingly determined to flame Ning Ruoxi into oblivion.
And with these marketing accounts pulling the strings, the controversy soon shot up the trending charts on social media. In fact, it was almost as popular as "Lingxi’s Love," which held the number one spot!
"Ye Ling, maybe... we should just let it go..."
Ning Ruoxi’s face was pale as she walked into Ye Ling’s room.
She had just seen the notice published by Character Jumping, so she knew Ye Ling was helping her. But it was obvious it wasn’t doing much good.
At this point, a part of her already wanted to give up.
The power of cyberbullying was just too terrifying.
Besides, there was a crucial point: the resources Lingxi’s Love had received were genuinely hard to explain through normal means. A video that blew up immediately after being released—anyone would find that strange, right?
Ye Ling realized this as well, and a wave of guilt washed over him.
"I’m sorry. It’s my fault for not thinking it through."
Ye Ling looked at Ning Ruoxi apologetically. Seeing her pale face made his heart ache.
’How could my girl be humiliated like this!?’
"It’s not your fault..."
Ning Ruoxi shook her head. Seeing the grim look on Ye Ling’s face, she forced a smile. "Besides, it’s not a big deal. Worst case, I’ll just stop drawing comics."
She didn’t want Ye Ling to worry. So, even though she felt awful, she still tried to keep him from blaming himself.
"Alright, leave everything to me. Trust me, okay?"
Ye Ling gently pulled her into his arms, his eyes filled with determination.
Ning Ruoxi really wasn’t in a good state; she even seemed a bit dazed. But when she heard Ye Ling’s words and met his resolute gaze...
For some reason, the panic in her heart suddenly subsided.
’He’s here. He’ll handle everything.’
It was as if Ye Ling’s words held some kind of magic, calming her mind in an instant.
"Okay."
Ning Ruoxi nodded instinctively.
She trusted Ye Ling. There was no reason for it; she just did.
Ye Ling smiled faintly, extended his arms, and swept Ning Ruoxi up in a princess carry.
"Ah, what are you doing!?"
Ning Ruoxi’s face instantly turned crimson, startled by his action.
"Didn’t I tell you to get some sleep? I’m carrying you to your room," Ye Ling said with a small smile.
Meanwhile, Luo Yue was in the living room. Seeing this, she couldn’t help but cover her eyes with her hands.
WHIMPER.
What fresh hell was this?
Ye Ling carried Ning Ruoxi back to her room and only left after she had fallen asleep.
’So everyone loves to dox people, huh? Fine. In that case, I won’t make you dig. I’ll reveal my information myself.’
A cold glint flashed in Ye Ling’s eyes as he dialed Wei Kun’s number.
"President Ye, about this matter... I’m very sorry."
Wei Kun’s voice was full of shame the moment the call connected.
Even though he had mobilized the resources of the Character Jump Company, the results were lackluster. After all, in the current storm of public opinion, even Character Jumping was now a target of condemnation.
Without a doubt, Character Jumping had been labeled as the so-called ’capitalist power’!
"President Wei, it’s not your fault. I’m calling you to solve the problem. I’ve decided to reveal my identity to the public," Ye Ling said in a cold voice.
"Reveal your identity to the public?"
Wei Kun was stunned for a moment, clearly not understanding what Ye Ling meant.
"Since those marketing accounts claim Ruoxi only got famous overnight by latching onto a sugar daddy, then I’ll tell them she did indeed latch onto one. And that sugar daddy is me!"
Ye Ling’s voice was filled with boundless arrogance.
’Oh, so you’re saying Ning Ruoxi only has so many resources because she’s backed by capital?’
’That’s right, I admit it!’
’Is there a problem with me having a company I’m a shareholder in give resources to my girl?’
’You got a problem with that!?’
’Even if you do, you can keep it to yourself!’
"That... That’s actually a great idea," Wei Kun said immediately.
If Ye Ling was willing to reveal his identity, all the slander online would naturally fall apart on its own.
Ye Ling quickly edited a video and sent it to Zhu Yun and Wei Kun, telling them to release it simultaneously under their respective company names.
Soon, the video spread across the entire internet.
In the video, Ye Ling’s expression was cold, his gaze seeming to flicker with an icy light.
"I’ve heard recent online rumors claiming that Lingxi’s Love only became a huge hit because of some illicit dealings. I’m here to clarify things..."
"The reason Lingxi’s Love became an overnight sensation is indeed due to the promotional efforts of Character Jumping and Shengding Group. As for the online claims about latching onto a ’sugar daddy,’ that is utter nonsense!"
"I hold sixty percent of the shares in Shengding Group, and I am its Chairman. At the same time, I control twenty percent of the shares in the Character Jump Company, making me its second-largest shareholder. If you insist on saying she latched onto a ’sugar daddy,’ then my girlfriend’s sugar daddy is me."
"Therefore, I see no problem whatsoever with having my own companies provide resources to my girlfriend. Furthermore, I am making an official statement here and now: all organizations, marketing accounts, and other parties involved in this malicious smear campaign against my girlfriend will be receiving legal notices from both Shengding Group and Character Jumping. My girlfriend is not someone just anyone can insult!"
And with that, the video ended abruptly.