Obsessive Tycoon and His Swan Girl
Chapter 519 - 477: Don’t Be Hard on Them

Chapter 519: Chapter 477: Don’t Be Hard on Them

"What’s going on with her?" Qin Jingchen asked.

"It’s indeed influenza, but it’s not as severe as the rumors say," Jiang Zhe replied, "Several helpers in the Jiang family have influenza. I’ve visited them to check on everyone and assess the situation."

Qin Jingchen nodded.

Jiang Zhe took a bottle of chewing gum out of his pocket, poured out two pieces, and handed them to Qin Jingchen.

"A new flavor?" Qin Jingchen asked, seeing the unfamiliar chewing gum brand.

"No, it’s medicine. It’ll ensure you don’t catch the flu. Just as a precaution."

Qin Jingchen took it and ate it right away.

He laughed, "Why keep it in a chewing gum bottle?"

"You’re always trying to get me to cut down on chewing gum, so I’ve been keeping medicine in these bottles instead of gum," Jiang Zhe explained.

Qin Jingchen couldn’t help but laugh, knowing well that he didn’t want her to have too much chewing gum.

It wasn’t about interfering with her freedom, but it’s true that too much gum can indeed harm the stomach.

After leaving Aunt Wang’s street, Jiang Zhe visited the homes of other helpers in the Jiang family to check on all the patients.

As she was leaving after the last visit, she slowly exhaled in relief, "It’s not a big issue, not as serious as the rumors. They should be fine if they follow these treatment plans."

Before she left, she made sure to leave a prescription for them.

Some helpers had ample means and had already gotten their medication from the hospital; others, less fortunate, were very grateful to receive these free prescriptions.

"If the flu isn’t as serious as they say, why are Zhuo Jinman and the others making such a big deal out of it?" wondered Qin Jingchen, frowning.

"I’ve been pondering that too."

However, the answer to that question seemed to become clear very soon.

In the WeChat group, Xiaobao and Fatty sent over a link: "Idol, have a look at this."

The link was to a trending search.

The Jiang family was placed high up on the trending list, followed by the word "explosive."

Upon reading the comments, they were uniformly insulting towards the Jiang family and Jiang Qian, with various kinds of unpleasant remarks.

Jiang Zhe frowned as she scrolled through for a while, then closed the page.

Xiaobao commented in the group, "What’s the deal with this trend? It’s too much, what does it have to do with the Jiang family?"

"How can they drag up something from so many years ago?" Fatty added, "It looks like someone has an ulterior motive, probably wanting everyone to hate the Jiang family, right?"

"Isn’t this clearly intentional, right?"

Indeed, from the look of the trending topics, few young people were aware of these matters anymore.

This trending topic resurrected issues from over twenty years ago, getting the younger generation to discuss it and incidentally throw insults at the Jiang family.

What’s more, some malicious individuals even doxxed the Jiang family’s phone numbers, urging others to call and hurl abuse.

Jiang Zhe quickly blocked the post.

She said indifferently, "The Jiang family is really quite useful, aren’t they? From now on, whenever there’s an issue like this, it can just be pushed onto the Jiang family."

Having finished reading the trending search, Qin Jingchen added, "If someone is deliberately doing this, that means they want the Jiang family to never recover, generation after generation burdened with these accusations."

It’s indeed a plan both clever and vile.

Public opinion is a knife that kills, and now this blade is pointed directly at the Jiang family’s neck.

Jiang Zhe speculated that her two older cousins probably missed several promotions because of this very reason.

Jiang Zhe’s guess was not wrong.

Serving in the military barracks, Jiang Sheng, who was only recently involved in a border-clearing spy operation, had distinguished himself with an extraordinary feat, earning him a first-class commendation for his meritorious deeds.

At just twenty-four years old, Jiang Sheng was tall and straight-backed, and his skin had darkened from his years in the army, but this only served to enhance his robust and masculine aura.

His eyes were bright and spirited, shining exceptionally.

With this recent honor, he had become the most decorated and successful mission completer in his unit.

"Jiang Sheng, you’ll definitely be promoted this time," a comrade said, walking beside him, "With your record, you should’ve been transferred back long ago. No offense, but even a three-grade promotion wouldn’t be too much for you."

"Don’t talk nonsense, everything is up to the higher-ups," said Jiang Sheng, with a calm and measured demeanor.

"We’re not just spouting nonsense. Think about how many chances for promotion you’ve missed already... Wasn’t it just some nebulous accusation from back in the day? Why is it still affecting you? Besides, wasn’t that issue never settled?"

"Stop talking about it," Jiang Sheng spoke up, and his comrade, realizing this was an inappropriate topic, fell silent.

However, some still felt indignant on Jiang Sheng’s behalf.

The Jiang family’s issue really shouldn’t have dragged on for this long, should it?

Being in the barracks, they were cut off from news of the outside world and naturally unaware of the trending topics online.

Yet, some facts lay before their eyes.

Jiang Sheng, who many thought would be steadfastly promoted, once again missed the opportunity and did not receive the promotion everyone expected.

Even the ceremony to award his medal was carried out with utmost simplicity.

The instructor called Jiang Sheng over for a talk.

They discussed the very issue that had come up in the trending searches.

In his heart, Jiang Sheng had guessed as much, but when it was confirmed, he still felt a touch of defeat.

"Jiang Sheng, I will fight for what you deserve when the time comes back around. This time, I truly have no choice," said the instructor with regret.

"I understand," Jiang Sheng nodded.

The issue with his father was a major entanglement and had not been settled when his father passed away.

Afterward, the matter became a Rashomon, with some saying his father had deliberately let the influenza virus loose and others claiming it was an accident.

As time passed, although the issue still impacted him, it was rarely mentioned by outsiders anymore.

Unforeseen by him, the topic had been brought to the forefront once more.

Jiang Sheng’s only regret was that he had not studied medicine, which might have allowed him to investigate these matters thoroughly.

Initially, it was his father who insisted that he not pursue a medical career; only reluctantly did he choose another path.

"Instructor, could you do me a favor?"

"Speak."

"My father’s issue is related to me, but it has nothing to do with my younger cousin Jiang Tan, nor my sister Jiang Zhe. I hope that wherever you can speak on my behalf, you will put in a few words for me. This issue is linked to my father; please do not make it difficult for them."

Seeing him still speaking up for his family in such a situation, the instructor nodded, "Wherever I have a say, I’ll do my best."

Jiang Sheng turned and left.

Being the most formidable member of the Spearhead Special Agent Squad in Beicheng Continent, Jiang Sheng’s rank was not high, but his capabilities were clear to all.

This was why organizations like the international police, international agents, and even some underground groups were continually attempting to lure him away.

The conditions they offered were exceedingly generous.

But Jiang Sheng had always adhered to his own principles; by taking the brunt himself, he could spare his family from some hardships.