novelraw Chapter 654 : Confrontation, Fully Ignited
Chapter 654 : Confrontation, Fully Ignited
Chapter 654: Confrontation, Fully Ignited
Because the previous actions targeting Chen Fan had already failed twice.
The Zhao family didn't dare to try recklessly again. Otherwise, even if they succeeded, the suspicion that the Zhao family was behind it would be too great.
So the Zhao family chose to start by attacking Chen Fan's industries.
Zhao Longqi sent people to vandalize the construction site of the residential complex that Qifan Construction was working on.
This was completely childish behavior, and Chen Fan didn't even take it seriously.
The old master of the Zhao family's approach was more precise and ruthless. His first move directly targeted Feifan Technology, currently the most profitable of all Chen Fan's businesses.
He reached agreements with other antivirus manufacturers, letting them announce further price reductions to compete with Feifan Technology for market share.
At the same time, the Zhao family fully learned from their previous lesson and began to utilize the media to create buzz.
In recent days, discussions about the possibility of Feifan Security Guard stealing users' private data have been non-stop all over the internet.
Of course, the Zhao family was behind this.
When the Zhao family thought they had finally caught Chen Fan's weakness and left him in a flurry, Chen Fan's side finally made their move.
First was Feifan Technology.
Liang Shichu, as the general manager of Feifan Technology, specially called in reporters to hold a small press conference.
Liang Shichu, on behalf of the company, announced that the recent online rumors about Security Guard were pure fabrications, and someone was maliciously smearing Feifan Technology.
The company would absolutely not tolerate such behavior, and was currently gathering relevant evidence to sue the responsible parties.
Liang Shichu's speech took less than 5 minutes to complete, and naturally, the reporters wouldn't let him off easily.
Someone directly stood up and asked, "Mr. Liang, regarding the recent online claims about your company's product stealing user data, do you have evidence to refute this?"
Liang Shichu looked at him and asked, "What antivirus software does your computer use?"
The reporter was stunned, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Feifan Antivirus software."
"Well, there you have it. Do you feel our company has stolen your data?"
The reporter was at a loss for words, but then said, "But you haven't provided evidence to prove it."
Liang Shichu smiled, "Then do you think that after all this time since the online rumors started, has the other side provided any accurate evidence to prove that our Security Guard has stolen user data?"
This question once again left the reporter speechless.
Liang Shichu spoke again, "Most of the online reports use vague terms like 'possibly' and 'suspected'. Everyone, you're all journalists, you should know better than I do that a report should be based on solid facts, not these so-called ambiguities."
"I believe justice will prevail, just wait and see."
A second reporter raised their hand to ask a question.
"Mr. Liang, regarding the recent formation of an alliance by antivirus manufacturers and their collective price reduction, does your company have any strategies to respond?"
Liang Shichu shook his head.
"Price reduction is their behavior, we can't control that. However, users have the most say in how good Feifan Technology's products are."
"In the future, our company's Feifan Antivirus will not continue to reduce prices, nor will we continue to participate in the so-called price war with them."
A reporter asked, "But some have reported that during this period, the number of Feifan Antivirus users has shown a clear downward trend."
Liang Shichu smiled, "It's alright, good wine needs no bush. A good product is a good product, I believe everyone will make wise choices in the future."
At this point, Liang Shichu suddenly tapped the table.
"Everyone, taking this opportunity, let me announce two pieces of good news in advance."
"First, our Feifan Technology company will launch its fourth new product by the end of the year, Feifan Video."
"This is a web video software, our goal is to create the first online video media platform in the country, offering a vast collection of high-definition videos and movies for online viewing."
"Please look forward to it."
"The second piece of news is that our company's Starry Sky Game Studio has reached a cooperation agreement with South Korea's T3 Game Company today."
"Our company will obtain the exclusive agency rights for the Chinese mainland for the new game 《Audition Online》 that T3 Game Company is about to launch."
"The game is currently undergoing its final internal testing process and will be launched simultaneously with its international release."
"《Audition Online》 is a very fun casual social networking game, please look forward to it."
After Liang Shichu finished speaking, the audience below looked at each other in bewilderment.
"What is Feifan Video?"
"Online high-definition video viewing? Does it mean watching movies online?"
"What is 《Audition Online》?"
"Don't know, never heard of it."
"Why wasn't there any news about this before?"
"But all the products Feifan Technology has launched since its establishment have been hits."
"That's right, maybe these two will also be hits..."
"Never mind, let's report the content first, it would be bad if other media beat us to it."
The reporters looked at each other, while quickly recording the news they had just received.
Many people were somewhat speechless.
What was supposed to be a press conference to refute rumors had somehow turned into a new product launch for Feifan Technology.
When the content of Feifan Technology's press conference was spread online, it indeed attracted a lot of attention and discussion.
However, that hot topic only lasted for less than a day, because by the afternoon, a bombshell piece of news suddenly started to ferment on Yunhai's local forum.
Someone had posted a history of the Yunhai Zhao family's rise to prominence on the forum.
It described how the old master of the Zhao family had gradually transformed from a small-time gangster into the big shot he is today.
The poster shared a lot of content, interspersed with some handwritten materials and photos.
For example, how the old master of the Zhao family used any means necessary to build his fortune, suppressing his competitors.
Many owners of entertainment businesses were pressured by him to sell their businesses to the Zhao family at low prices.
Some who were a bit tougher ended up with broken legs and were thrown onto the streets a few days later. Some met even worse fates, either being run over or their bodies found in the sea.
To substantiate their claims, the poster also uploaded many photos and handwritten letters.
They were all testimonials written by those business owners or their family members who had been oppressed by the Zhao family, with red fingerprints pressed at the end.
At the end of the post, the poster couldn't help but ask a question.
How could such a lawless person, after so many years, not only escape legal punishment but even transform himself into a renowned entrepreneur in Yunhai?
As soon as this post came out, it immediately exploded on the forum.
The Zhao family didn't discover it too late, they got the news after only about half an hour.
They immediately used all their means to have the forum delete the post.
In the end, the post did indeed disappear from Yunhai's local forum.
But in less than 10 minutes, the post appeared on several of the largest national forums.
Tianya Community, Mop Community, Phoenix, Sohu, Sina... Wherever there were the most netizens, these posts sprung up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.
The first confrontation between Chen Fan and the Zhao family had finally fully ignited.