Lin Wanning's press conference was like a sharp knife, piercing through the already shaky public trust and completely exposing the facade of the Shen Corporation. She decisively revealed Shen Sihan and the Shen Group's past control and suppression, winning overwhelming support from the media and public opinion.
Meanwhile, Shen Sihan sat in his CEO office watching the press conference video, his face dark enough to drip water.
"President," his assistant said softly, standing beside him and handing over a newly compiled online public opinion report, "Lin's response currently has over 70% netizens' support. Our team's counterattack in the comment section is barely effective."
Shen Sihan glanced at the report and sneered coldly: "She really is ruthless, leaving no face at all."
"Lin Wanning," he muttered the name, his brows showing an unprecedented complex emotion.
Back then, she used to wait for him after work with a gentle smile, brewing tea for him and organizing meeting materials. He took it all for granted. She silently endured the mother-in-law's criticism and the family's cold stares without a single complaint. He never considered her a rival, let alone thought she could grow this much after the divorce.
Now, she not only tore the relationship apart but also planned to personally bring down the Shen Group from its throne.
"Is the second card ready?" Shen Sihan suddenly looked up, his voice icy.
"Yes, it is," the assistant nodded. "'Lin family old mansion transfer agreement' and 'Lin father debt transfer contract' have been organized. Once you give the order, we can release the first wave of information through financial media at 8 p.m. tonight."
Shen Sihan was silent for a few seconds, staring at the distant city lights.
"Release it," he said very softly, almost like a sigh, "She's forced me to this step."
At 8 p.m., the financial whistleblower platform "Finance Hawk Eye" released a bombshell news:
[Exclusive! Lin family's old mansion is actually collateral for Shen family's debt; Lin Wanning conceals debt transfer facts, suspected of unjust enrichment?]
Within ten minutes, the topic surged to the fifth spot on trending searches.
The comment section exploded instantly:
"Wait, didn't Lin Wanning just clear her name? What's this about?"
"No wonder Shen Sihan never responded before. Turns out he had a card on her!"
"Don't jump to conclusions; maybe it's Shen Group's counterattack?"
In Lin Wanning's office, her assistant quickly pushed the news to her phone: "Lin, it's Shen Group's move."
She opened the news, scanning it with a calm expression: "He really won't give up easily."
The assistant whispered, "Public opinion hasn't fully turned yet. Should we release a statement immediately to clarify?"
"No rush," Lin Wanning picked up the documents on the desk. "He's playing the 'debt card' now to prove that my family owed Shen's family and that we survived by his mercy. If I want to fight back, I must use what Shen Group hates most."
The assistant was stunned: "...What is it?"
Lin Wanning's lips curled with coldness: "Shen Group's 'fake charity fund' accounts."
If Shen Sihan wants to use the Lin family's debt against her, she will expose his empty charity accounts and make him lose face.
"Schedule me for a financial live interview at 10 p.m. I will reveal everything live," she said calmly, as if discussing lunch plans.
"Yes!"
At 10 p.m., on the financial live platform "Finance Dark Horse," Lin Wanning was connected live. The conversation began smoothly, focusing on Lin Group's transformation and female entrepreneurship.
Suddenly, the host shifted tone: "Ms. Lin, regarding tonight's news about the 'Lin family old mansion,' would you like to respond?"
Lin Wanning gently put down her teacup, looking straight at the camera.
"Of course."
She spoke deliberately: "My father did borrow money from Shen Group when Lin Group faced cash flow issues. But this loan was fully repaid with interest two years ago. I will publicly share the repayment proof and clearance contract on our website and Weibo shortly. Everyone is welcome to verify."
She changed tone, her expression cold but resolute: "As for Shen Group dredging up old matters today, I can only interpret it as: someone is getting desperate."
She picked up a stack of documents, facing the camera: "Since they want to lay the debt in public, I ask them to explain—Shen Group's charity fund collected 210 million yuan in donations over three years, but only spent about 41 million yuan. The rest's whereabouts remain unknown."
The live chat exploded instantly.
Comments flooded the screen like a waterfall:
"What?? Shen charity fund misused donations?"
"She actually dared to openly challenge Shen Sihan?"
"This is a real turnaround!"
Lin Wanning calmly ended her response and closed the folder, her eyes sharp as blades.
Her counterattack was not just emotional venting but a precise strike at Shen Sihan's soft spot.
At the Shen Group's top-floor office, Shen Sihan watched Lin Wanning's calm and decisive live appearance, his knuckles whitening.
"She has... Shen charity fund's accounts?" he muttered.
The assistant's face turned pale: "Yes... part of the books were hacked about three months ago."
"She was prepared all along," Shen Sihan sneered, "Since the divorce, she planned to completely destroy me."
"Contact the legal department; audit every fund operation record immediately." He stood up and put on his coat, "If she doesn't want to turn back, then I'll personally... leave her no way out."
At the same time, Lu Chen sat in the top-floor conference room of Tianheng Capital, watching the full live broadcast, smiling: "As expected of Lin Wanning, ruthless and steady."
His assistant asked, "Boss, should we intervene?"
"Not yet," Lu Chen's eyes were calm. "Let them fight. Lin Wanning will eventually need a last-ditch ally, and I am her only way out."