Chapter 170: Head-on confrontation!

The news has only been circulating for one afternoon, but it has already become the focus of heated discussion in society.

Recently, the hottest topic on the Internet, especially on wb hot searches, is the news that "Du Sheng is the descendant of a puppet."

After repeated reports, in-depth investigations and guidance by interested media, the public's interest and suspicion were aroused.

Although I don't believe it completely, this topic is too outrageous.

If Du Sheng fails to handle the situation well, he will not be able to represent his country in boxing and win glory for the country. He will probably be exhausted by the public's indignation and the media's criticism.

At this moment, Du Sheng, who was the focus of many eyes, still had the leisure to answer questions from Liu Yifei, Fan Bingbing, Jia Jingwen, Zhang Baizhi, Yang Mi and others.

"A Sheng, why are you here?"

Zhong Zhen, who was standing in the conference room, looked at Du Sheng who came in and said with some surprise.

This press conference was decided at short notice and no parties were required to attend.

And she knew that Du Sheng had to rush to Hong Kong to participate in the finals and didn't have much time.

So there was no notification before.

"The other party's target is very clear. If I don't show up, it feels like I lack some persuasiveness."

Du Sheng smiled and walked towards the reception site without hesitation.

Zhong Zhen wanted to say something but stopped herself, and finally suppressed her thoughts.

Since this person dares to come, he must be confident and it is impossible for him to fall into a trap.

As he entered the reception room, the staff quickly opened the door for him.

The reporters who were besieging Lai Shuiqing noticed the movement and looked back.

After realizing it was him, they immediately turned around in surprise and started taking pictures with all kinds of cameras.

Click!Click!
Faced with the continuous shutter sounds and dazzling flash lights, Du Sheng remained calm and walked towards the podium with a smile on his face.

"Ah Sheng, you——"

Lai Shuiqing was also surprised and wanted to ask a question, but when he saw him shaking his head slightly, he temporarily put aside his question.

"Mr. Du, please tell me."

"I don't know about the rumors on the Internet."

As soon as Du Sheng approached, the reporters couldn't wait to besiege him.

Lai Shuiqing frowned and waved his hand for everyone to be quiet.

These journalists and media were also experienced people. They knew that they would not get anything out of them by making a fuss, so they soon quieted down.

"Since I am standing here tonight, I will naturally give everyone an explanation."

Du Sheng pressed his hand, motioning everyone to return to their seats, and looked around and said:

“Let’s start with this reporter.”

The selected female reporter was delighted, stood up quickly, and asked the questions she had prepared in advance:
"Mr. Du Sheng, there are reports online that the funds you invested in filming "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" came from a secret grant from a certain intelligence agency in Japan. What is your response to this?"

Du Sheng smiled calmly and did not answer in person. Instead, he motioned for the two people behind him to come forward:

"Regarding the source of funds, I think it would be better to let a professional accountant or lawyer respond."

The two accountants and lawyers who came to help clarify the matter stood still, first showing their credentials, then laying out the documents one by one, and said solemnly:
"Mr. Du Sheng has entrusted us to make this public. If you have any questions..."

The reporters were startled and stepped forward to take pictures and watch, realizing that Du Sheng was well prepared.

In front of him were bank account transaction records, tax return forms, investment channels and other documents proving the legitimacy of Du Sheng's source of funds.

When faced with such professionals, they know that no matter how they question, the other party will respond calmly and rationally.

For example, the bank account transaction slip clearly records that the money Du Sheng used to invest in "Dragon Goddess" came from an antique transaction with the Zheng family.

There is also 700 million yuan of funds invested in "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber". In addition to Du Sheng's advertising endorsement + song ringtones + investment returns, 300 million yuan of it actually came from the Cantonese Ye family.

Dare to question the Guangzhou Ye family?
You have to ask yourself first whether your horoscope is strong enough.

There is no point in dwelling on this topic any longer.

Lai Shuiqing was surprised to see Du Sheng's move shock the reporters and media, but he quickly seized the opportunity to add:

“I don’t know where those people who are attacking Yitian and Ah Sheng for illegal funding got their so-called evidence.
There is no doubt that these are all slander and rumors!

The Internet is not a lawless place. I have already requested the police to intervene in the investigation, and will use legal means to defend our legitimate rights and interests in the future!

This kind of outrageous act of fabricating something out of nothing and then biting back is completely trampling on the bottom line of the law..."

Lai Shuiqing's angry rebuke echoed in the conference hall, and reporters kept taking pictures and recording, trying to capture every detail.

The reversal of this incident was faster than one could imagine, and there seemed to be explosive news hidden in it.

As media professionals, all they can do is reveal the truth. As for right and wrong, the public will judge for themselves.

Of course, pursuing gimmicks and hot spots is also essential.

Some reporters were unwilling to leave and asked:
"Mr. Du, there are rumors that you are the descendant of a puppet. What is your response to this?"

"I feel like you are cursing people, and it's very vicious."

Du Sheng smiled and said:

"I was too lazy to respond to this kind of indirect criticism.

But if I don’t tell you, you will definitely get angry with me, and even question whether I am guilty, so I will just say a few words.”

As he spoke, he took out two copies from his pocket and showed them to everyone:

"This is where I was born. Anyone who is not blind can see it clearly. Do you still have any questions?"

Du Sheng even dared to display such a thing openly, and everyone was speechless on the spot.

Because you can't lie, the consequences will be serious.

But Du Sheng understood that the accusations and doubts would not disappear because of this.

Those who deliberately smear him don't care about the truth at all, they just need an excuse to vent.

The best way for Du Sheng to break the deadlock was to find a new topic to divert public attention. Surprisingly, he did the opposite.

Du Sheng chose to confront him head-on, pointed to another document, and said calmly:
“This is something my father left behind.”

When everyone took a closer look, they were immediately shocked.

Because the first page of this certificate has five big words written on it:

Three types of preferential cards!
Anyone with a little knowledge knows what this means.

Because its full name is the exclusive certificate for veterans, preferential certificate for soldiers who died in the line of duty, and preferential certificate for the families of soldiers who died of illness.

This means that Du Sheng’s father might be a soldier who died in the line of duty!

How can those who can be called heroes be the descendants of Neon Country’s puppets?
Once this certificate comes out, it’s like a king bomb!
If anyone still suspects that Du Sheng is a puppet spy, then either he has a problem with his IQ or his head is stuck in the door.

"Mr. Du, can you tell me about your father's deeds?"

"Excuse me, your father..."

For a moment, the reporters and media at the scene became excited and rushed forward again impatiently.

Even Lai Shuiqing, Zhong Zhen and others were shocked by Du Sheng's move.

I never expected that this person is such a hidden talent.

If they knew that he was the descendant of a martyr, they would have nothing to worry about and would have retorted on the spot.

Everyone's curiosity was immediately piqued and they asked:

"Can you tell me more about this?"

Du Sheng's expression showed a hint of reminiscence and nostalgia, and he said calmly:

"My father was a 'disaster rescue worker' who died in a disaster twelve years ago."

"Twelve years ago?"

Yes, his father was indeed a disaster relief worker.

During a disaster rescue operation, he unfortunately died while trying to save a little girl who was washed away by the flood.

His mother was so sad and frail that she passed away soon after.

But these memories were so old that he almost forgot them.

After all, he was still young when his father had the accident.

If Huang Deli hadn't mentioned it before I came here, I might not have remembered it now.

If this happened a few years later, the pension alone would be enough for him to live a worry-free life.

Unfortunately, this happened during the fierce era more than ten years ago, and no one helped me apply for it, so I only got this certificate.

Of course, there are some preferential treatments, such as priority window service, priority registration, free rides on public transportation, etc.

Lai Shuiqing was startled, and suddenly remembered something, and exclaimed:
"Huashan Disaster!!"

“Could it be the first time that the East asked the international community for help due to a natural disaster!?”

"That's right. That year, the Huadeng area suffered the most serious disaster in decades!"

A group of reporters and media also reacted, their eyes widened and they exclaimed in surprise.

That year, disasters struck 18 prefectures and municipalities across the country, covering most of the territory.

The cities that suffered the most damage and suffered the greatest losses were Anhui and Suzhou, which were hit by floods.

According to preliminary statistics at the time, the total number of people affected by the disaster reached over 6000 million, with over a thousand injured and sick, more than 500 million hectares of crops affected, and various economic losses exceeding tens of billions.

The reason they were so impressed was that this incident also caused a sensation internationally and in the entertainment industry.

That year, countries including the Lighthouse Country, the United Kingdom, the Maple Leaf Country, and Australia donated more than 5000 million RMB to the United Nations over a week.

That’s right, it’s RMB!
It was jointly donated by eight developed countries.

In Hong Kong, the total amount of funds raised by citizens for disaster relief reached 4.7 million Hong Kong dollars in just ten days.

Among them, people from the Hong Kong entertainment industry even planned to shoot a movie "Hands of Passion" and raised 2200 million yuan.

The film brings together almost all the first- and second-tier stars, totaling more than 200 stars, which is rare in the history of Hong Kong films.

In order to raise funds from the public, they even performed their special skills themselves.

For example, Cheng Long fell seven times in a row for 5 yuan.

Liu Dehua, who was already one of the Four Heavenly Kings at that time, performed the act of breaking a stone with his chest without any pretense.

After he stood up, he ignored the blood he was vomiting and the first thing he said was "Blood is thicker than water"...

"good."

Du Sheng said calmly as if he was talking about something unimportant:

“That disaster killed more than a dozen people, and my father was one of them.

I remember this because my mother also died of illness not long afterward.”

Everyone fell silent.

The originally surging emotions gradually turned into silence.

They never expected it.

This young man, who was slandered as the descendant of a puppet, actually had such an unforgettable experience.

For a moment, everyone expressed sympathy and awe.

As for whether there is anyone who still suspects that Du Sheng is the descendant of a puppet?
Even if they are thick-skinned, they still have a bottom line.

If anyone continues to frame others, they will have something to say.

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(End of this chapter)