Chapter 415: Chapter 389: Boss Qian’s Divine Power (Thanks to Rouge_ for the Hetian Jade Update)

“I found the journalist from the TV station…” Wang Xiaohong’s mother could not lift her head under Xiao Qian’s words, her eyes evasive.

“Which TV station? Did you bring your work ID? Your press card?”

Xiao Qian asked knowingly. If it were a real journalist, they would have presented their identity and showed their credentials from the start, because such civil disputes cannot be handled as undercover investigations. According to regulations, they would have to introduce themselves, and not doing so means there must be a trick.

Everyone looked over, and the photographer shook his head in despair, “I just got paid 500 yuan to come along, and they smashed my camera and beat my leg. It’s too much!”

He was just a photography enthusiast who heard about the opportunity to make some extra money and came along, never expecting to encounter such a ruthless woman. This money was really not easy to earn.

“Did everyone hear that? 500 yuan! My god, that’s half a month’s salary for ordinary people! Who among the poor families can afford this? Do you all believe what they came here to do now? Recruit members!”

This concept had only recently become popular, and ordinary people found it quite terrifying when they heard about it. They were not sure exactly what it was about, but they heard from the news that this was something meant to deceive people.

“What will happen if she films us?” an old lady, who had just shouted fiercely at Xiao San, nervously asked Xiao Qian.

“She might be planning to mute the video and dub it herself. Just imagine, if they were to dub it and forcibly turn this scene into their promotional video for recruiting new members, you would all become their tools. If this clip were to be dubbed or misinterpreted, they could simply show a bullied person kneeling down, then cut to the same person rising up and becoming rich by deceiving others. Once this is broadcasted, thousands of families could be defrauded into bankruptcy. How could it not be investigated?”

“It must be investigated. My third uncle was dragged into this. It’s too deceptive!” cried someone from the crowd. Xiao Qian nodded approvingly.

“Yes, this person is very enlightened. You all must be careful not to be deceived by them. If this video gets out, your recent shouting along with the dubbing could make it seem like you’re supporting their recruiting efforts. These are their slogans!”

Xiao Qian’s skillful diversion tactics were far superior to Wang Xiaohong’s mother’s. Her words were logical and persuasive, mixing truth and lies in such a way that everyone believed her.

“These people have deceived so many people, yet they dare to come to our neighborhood and cause trouble!”

Xiao Qian successfully turned the tide, and Wang Xiaohong’s mother began to argue nervously with the crowd, “No, it’s not true, what she said is not true, we are not involved in pyramid schemes, we just want justice from them!”

“If the authorities investigate these deceptive practices in the future, and the video comes out showing all of you in it, wouldn’t you all be considered accomplices too? Ah, I’m starting to panic~” Xiao Qian followed suit with a trembling voice, imitating Wang Xiaohong’s mother’s emphasis. Boss Qian’s IQ crushed the shrew, having never lost before!

Upon hearing Xiao Qian say that their images could be implicated, the crowd became outraged.

“Beat these scammers to death!”

“Don’t let them deceive people here!”

A chorus of calls for a beating terrified Wang Xiaohong’s mother, turning her face pale. No matter what she did now, no one would believe her. Xiao Qian concocted more convincing reasons than she ever could, presenting them rationally and consistently, leaving no one doubting Xiao Qian’s words.

“Quick, take Da Yi inside. I’ll keep watch here.” Xiao Qian took the opportunity to tell Mother Yu. Although Mother Yu was not seeing Xiao Qian handle a problem for the first time, she was still amazed each time.

Mother Yu led Dong Yi towards the house, but at that moment, the crowd became excited and started to grab and smash the camera. Wang Xiaohong’s mother’s followers, although loud and aggressive, were disorganized and lacked a leader. Upon seeing the crowd about to start a fight, they also stepped up, not to be outdone. Several burly men confronted the crowd, and Xiao Qian successfully incited a conflict.

Mother Yu had already led Dong Yi to the entrance of the building when suddenly, Wang Xiaohong’s mother sprang over and grabbed Dong Yi’s clothes tightly. Dong Yi instinctively tried to fight back, with Mother Yu also helping. However, Wang Xiaohong’s mother seemed to have unleashed her infinite fighting power, blocking Mother Yu with one hand while clawing Dong Yi with the other. Dong Yi’s face was scratched, and at the same time, Dong Yi’s hand grasped Wang Xiaohong’s mother’s hair tightly.

The scene was chaotic, and Xiao Qian, who had incited the conflict, blended in with the agitated crowd, confronting Wang’s family. She didn’t curse; she incited the crowd to take action.

Meanwhile, the pitiable photographer stood outside the circle, holding back tears. Who could return his camera to him?

Although Mother Yu was an orthopedic doctor and had a bit of strength, she was no match for Wang Xiaohong’s mother, who had labored in the fields all year. Wang Xiaohong’s mother unleashed her full fighting power as a shrew, pushing Mother Yu aside. She then slapped Dong Yi’s face viciously!

Dong Yi had already been hit once earlier. If she were struck again, the consequences would be dire.

With both hands gripping Mother Wang’s hair, Dong Yi could not free herself or dodge. She could only watch helplessly as the slap approached.

Dong Yi even felt the wind accompanying Mother Wang’s menacing slap, as her fierce face loomed closer.

At this critical moment, Mother Wang’s hand brushed Dong Yi’s hair, only to be caught barehanded by someone.

Mother Wang looked up to see the furious face of Yu Mingyi standing behind her.

Xiao Qian had called for help when she spotted something amiss, and while it felt like it took a long time for help to arrive, it had only been five minutes.

Yu Mingyi had rushed over as fast as possible.

When he arrived, he saw Dong Yi’s frightened expression, like a startled rabbit with fear filling her eyes, helplessly at the mercy of others.

At this moment, Yu Mingyi’s body reacted even before his mind could catch up.

He held back Mother Wang’s hand, preventing her from bullying Dong Yi any further, and simultaneously pushed Mother Wang away forcefully. Such an action would never be done under normal circumstances by the restrained, polite Second Brother Yu.

But at this moment, he could only see the egg on Dong Yi’s hair, the red marks on her face, and the lingering vulnerability and helplessness in her eyes.

This look was enough to leave a deep impression on Yu Mingyi and change some of the beliefs he had previously held. It seemed that it was time for a change, and all of this stemmed from his unclear stance.