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Chapter 902: It’s Not Me, It’s Second Brother
Chapter 902: It’s Not Me, It’s Second Brother
Chapter 902: It’s Not Me, It’s Second Brother
Editor: Henyee Translations
On the second branch’s side, other than Gu Shuda, who was focused on his drumstick, the rest had grim expressions.
Old Madam Gu set down her chopsticks and addressed Gu Hongwei, “Old man, you’re too partial to the eldest branch. Their family only brings trouble. Their unfilial behavior and provocation of the Tong family have damaged the Gu family’s reputation.”
“Who’s being unfilial?” Gu Hongwei asked, frowning.
“Who else but your eldest son? Now the whole Internet knows he killed his own grandfather…”
Before Old Madam Gu could finish, Gu Hongwei slammed his hand on the table, his gaze sweeping across everyone present. “Who leaked this matter online?”
The dining table fell silent.
Gu Hongwei was less concerned with the facts than with the Gu family’s reputation.
“It’s said that family scandals should remain private. No matter the private disputes, the family’s honor should not be tainted.”
His eyes scanned the room, his tone carrying a sharp warning.
Gu Zhaoye met Gu Hongwei’s stern gaze, his hand trembling with fear. “It wasn’t me. It was Second Brother.”
Gu Shuzhi’s eyelids twitched.
Gu Yang’s lips twitched slightly, noting his Third Uncle’s lack of composure.
Gu Hongwei silently turned his gaze from Gu Zhaoye to Gu Zhao’an. “Zhao’an.”
Gu Zhao’an, silently cursing Gu Zhaoye, denied any involvement. “Dad, this has nothing to do with me.”
“This issue wasn’t a secret in the capital, and Big Brother’s family has made a lot of enemies.”
“They’re at odds with Miss Ye, the Tong family, and even had a falling out with Tiansheng Media. Who knows who leaked it?”
Gu Zhaoming interjected, “Really? Second Brother.”
Gu Zhao’an replied, “Of course, Brother. I’m also a member of this family. How could I let the family be humiliated? You’re my own brother. I wouldn’t let you suffer online harassment.”
“But that’s not what I discovered.”
Gu Zhaoming connected his device to the projector, which he had originally planned to use for the Spring Festival Gala, and displayed the data and chat screenshots.
For a moment, everyone’s expressions shifted dramatically.
Gu Zhaoye stared at Gu Shuzhi in shock, his eyes seeming to accuse, “Son, you were involved too? How could you not tell me?”
Gu Shuzhi, who thought he had been careful to cover his tracks, was stunned to see that Gu Zhaoming had uncovered the details of his involvement. He was equally shocked.
Gu Zhaoming methodically reviewed the screenshots of chat conversations and transaction records. The final summary made it clear, detailing the amounts paid to the fake reviewers.
The initial online disruption was caused by a marketing account funded by Gu Zhao’an, who had also spent the most money. The list also included Ye Qingzi, Gu Shuzhi, Tong Sinian, and Tiansheng Media.
Gu Zhaoming’s voice was icy as he addressed Gu Zhao’an. “Second Brother, you claim this has nothing to do with you? Isn’t it your assistant who bought the most fake reviews? And isn’t this chat message between you and your assistant?”
Gu Zhao’an stared at the screen in shock, stunned that Gu Zhaoming had uncovered such detailed information about him, including the amounts he had spent, particularly on the marketing accounts with large followings.
The transparency of the evidence sent a shiver down his spine.
As Gu Zhaoming displayed the evidence to everyone, his own expression darkened. He was just as shocked as Gu Zhao’an.
In reality, Feng Jue had only recently sent him this PowerPoint. Although he knew Feng Jue had hacking skills, he hadn’t anticipated the extent of his proficiency and efficiency.