It Started With a Kiss: Leng Shao's Beloved Wife

Chapter 163: The Shadow of Charity: Deep Love and Perseverance

Flashes of light rained down on Wu Xinyan, and reporters' questions bombarded her like a barrage of cannonballs.

"Mr. Wu, there are rumors online that you embezzled charity funds to buy a luxury house. Is this true?" "Mr. Wu, it is said that the information of those assisted children is forged. What explanation do you have for this?" The sharp voice pierced her eardrums and it seemed as if the world had turned into a huge whirlpool at this moment, ready to swallow her up.

Luo Yichen protected her tightly and tried to take her away from the noisy and chaotic scene, but it was like being stuck in a quagmire and unable to move forward.

Back at Luo's Building, Wu Xinyan slumped weakly on the sofa. The overwhelming negative reports flooded in like a tide, drowning her.

Every word was like a sharp knife, piercing her heart.

"Charity scam", "hypocritical mask", "femme fatale"...

These glaring headlines almost made her breathless.

She felt as if she had fallen into an ice cellar and her whole body was cold because the charity project she had poured all her energy into was now portrayed as an elaborate scam.

At this time, the phone rang harshly, and the angry voice of donor Sun came from the receiver: "Wu Xinyan, you'd better give me a reasonable explanation! The money I donated is not for you to use to enrich yourself! If you can't prove your innocence, I will withdraw all donations immediately and hold you legally responsible!" Wu Xinyan was anxious and tried to remain calm and explained: "Mr. Sun, please believe me, this is all a misunderstanding, we will find out soon..." Before she finished speaking, donor Sun rudely interrupted her explanation: "I don't want to listen to your nonsense! I want to see the results within three days! Otherwise, you will bear the consequences!" After that, he hung up the phone angrily.

"Click--" Wu Xinyan's cell phone slid down weakly and fell on the carpet, making a slight sound.

Luo Yichen held her in his arms, stroked her back gently, and tried to comfort her.

"Don't worry, Xinyan, we will handle this." His tone was firm, but there was a hint of imperceptible worry in his eyes.

He picked up his phone and dialed a number. "Investigator Ma, activate the emergency plan immediately..." He paused, his tone cold, "I want to get to the bottom of this matter as quickly as possible!"

At this time, there was a knock on the office door. Three rapid knocks, "dong dong dong", indicated that the situation was getting worse.

Lawyer Li's assistant pushed the door open and walked in with a serious expression.

"Mr. Luo, Mr. Wu, there are a lot of reporters gathered outside. They demand a press conference to clarify the facts." Wu Xinyan's heart sank suddenly, as if it was tightly grasped by an invisible big hand.

To make matters worse, volunteers for the charity project also began to panic.

Volunteer Wu, a warm and cheerful girl, had red and swollen eyes at the moment. She choked up and said to Wu Xinyan: "Ms. Wu, we...we don't know how to face the outside world's doubts...Everyone is very scared..." Wu Xinyan looked at her, feeling powerless.

She knew that she had to prove her innocence not only for herself, but also for the volunteers who trusted and supported her.

Luo Yichen gently held Wu Xinyan in his arms and whispered in her ear, "Don't be afraid, I'm here, we will definitely get through this difficult time." Wu Xinyan smelled the familiar scent on him and felt a little relieved.

She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.

At this time, Investigator Ma hurried over and handed Luo Yichen a document with a serious face.

"Mr. Luo, our preliminary investigation found that someone was deliberately manipulating this incident, and..." He paused, his tone serious, "The mastermind behind the scenes seems to be related to Mr. Wu's family." Wu Xinyan's face changed suddenly when she heard this.

"Knock, knock, knock..." The office door was knocked again.

A steady voice came from outside the door: "Mr. Wu, I'm Lawyer Li. I think we can talk."

Lawyer Li walked into the office and swept his sharp eyes over everyone present, finally landing on Wu Xinyan.

"Mr. Wu, I know you are facing a big dilemma now." His calm voice seemed to carry a magical power, which gradually calmed Wu Xinyan's originally panicked heart.

"I am willing to provide free legal assistance for your project, help you clarify the facts, and safeguard your legal rights and interests." Wu Xinyan looked at Lawyer Li gratefully, with a glimmer of hope in her eyes.

Luo Yichen quickly arranged a small media meeting.

He was wearing a black suit and had a stern expression. He stood beside Wu Xinyan like a guardian angel.

"Dear media friends," he said in a firm and resounding voice, "We are aware that some doubts about our charity project have appeared online recently. We understand everyone's concerns and will actively cooperate with the investigations of relevant departments. I can clearly tell you here that we are full of confidence in the authenticity of the project, and we believe that the truth will eventually come to light." Luo Yichen's powerful aura and firm attitude made the originally aggressive reporters slightly restrain their edge.

The media's tone began to change subtly, and some supporting voices began to emerge.

However, just when Wu Xinyan and Luo Yichen thought things were getting better, Investigator Ma brought bad news.

He frowned and spoke in a serious tone: "Mr. Luo, Mr. Wu, when we were checking the accounts, we found that the whereabouts of some funds were unclear. Although there is no conclusive evidence to prove that there was any misappropriation of charitable funds, this will undoubtedly increase outside doubts." He handed a document to Wu Xinyan, "Mr. Wu, we need you to provide more detailed project information so that we can investigate further." Wu Xinyan took the document, her fingers trembling slightly.

She looked at Luo Yichen with a pale face, her eyes full of anxiety.

Luo Yichen held her hand tightly and gave her an encouraging look.

"Knock knock—" The knock on the door rang again, and Investigator Ma's assistant walked in and whispered something in his ear.

Investigator Ma's expression instantly became more serious.

He looked at Wu Xinyan and said in a deep voice: "Boss Wu..."