Adding insult to injury

[Yes, that's right, we did this voluntarily! Before we signed the contract, Lin Xuan explained the terms clearly. We were free to stay or go. We signed willingly and weren't coerced in any way. Also, it's true that Lin Xuan offered us job positions.]

Those haters were left completely speechless.

Fang Shuai and the other six who had been selected for the project but voluntarily left stared wide-eyed at these posts, their faces filled with disbelief.

To think that the elites from the Skycurtain Group and the Su Group were actually participating in this project.

And there was even a chance to work for the Skycurtain Group or the Su Group!

A wave of intense regret rose in every single one of them.

If they had known earlier, they never would have left the project...

Leaving aside the fact that with staff from the Skycurtain Group and the Su Group involved, the project's chances of success were high, and once the research succeeded, their own value would have undoubtedly risen with the tide.

Even if it didn't succeed, getting a job opportunity at the Skycurtain Group or the Su Group was already a massive benefit for them.

"Why didn't Lin Xuan say so earlier? Why did he wait until we left to mention this?" Fang Shuai muttered to himself, his face pale.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have left even if it killed him.

Now, even if he wanted to go back, it was likely too late.

His friend, who was also one of those who left, was equally regretful.

"Yeah, if he had told us sooner, we wouldn't have left either."

Old Master Su, who was right on the front lines of the internet drama, also saw these posts. Full of spirit and fighting intent, he posted on his own Weibo.

[Old Man Longing for a Grandson: Speak up, you haters! Weren't you all jumping around energetically before? Why aren't you saying anything now?]

How dare they slander his grandson-in-law? They had certainly been slapped in the face now.

The butler smiled and said, "Master, Young Master Lin is..."

Old Master Su frowned. "Why call him Young Master Lin? Call him Young Master-in-law!"

"Yes, yes, yes." The butler corrected his address for Lin Xuan with a smile. "It's Young Master-in-law."

"Master, the Young Master-in-law really handled this thoroughly."

He considered every aspect, leaving absolutely no room for anyone to question him.

Old Master Su raised his head proudly. "Of course. That's Su Guoxiong's grandson-in-law. How could he not be thorough?"

"Yes, yes, yes."

The butler nodded and said, "Master, your grandson-in-law is the best in the world."

This was also his honest opinion.

The Young Master-in-law was the most outstanding man he had ever seen; even Old Master Su in his youth couldn't compare to him.

Old Master Su said with a beaming smile, "It's my granddaughter who is amazing, managing to find me such an outstanding grandson-in-law."

Then, thinking of something, Old Master Su began to sigh.

"Everything is good now, except for two things. First, Hua'er hasn't gotten a marriage certificate with that kid Xuan yet. Having a marriage certificate would tie Xuan down."

That way, he wouldn't have to worry about his grandson-in-law running away in the future.

"The other thing is, it's been two years, and Hua'er still hasn't given me a chubby great-grandson."

He was bored.

If there was a child to keep him company, he wouldn't feel so lonely.

The old butler nodded with a smile and said, "Master, don't worry, the Young Miss will have one."

The Young Miss likes the Young Master-in-law so much; she must be worried that he might leave if she doesn't get pregnant.

So, it's only a matter of time before the Young Miss bears a child for the Young Master-in-law.

"I hope so." Old Master Su nodded.

At the Lin family home.

Ever since Lin Li found out that Lin Xuan was being verbally abused by netizens on a massive scale, he had been scrolling through Weibo, reading the comments insulting Lin Xuan one by one.

Before, he was always the one being cyberbullied, but now it was finally Lin Xuan's turn.

Seeing those malicious comments about Lin Xuan made him feel incredibly refreshed.

Lin Li curled his lips and laughed triumphantly, "Lin Xuan, oh Lin Xuan. I've been scolded for so long, and now it's time for you to get a good taste of what it's like to be reviled by thousands."

Lin Xuan's expression must be very ugly right now.

Suddenly thinking of something, Lin Li's face darkened, and his hand gripped his phone tightly.

Compared to what he had gone through, what Lin Xuan was experiencing was far from enough.

However, considering how glorious Lin Xuan had been recently, seeing him scolded by so many people was still pretty satisfying.

Lin Li couldn't wait to see Lin Xuan in pain and misery.

After coming out of the bathroom, he made a call to Lin Xuan.

While Lin Xuan was looking at Weibo on his phone, it started to ring.

He looked at the contact name on the screen.

Wasn't this Lin Li?

Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow.

Lin Li wouldn't usually call him. Calling him now, while he was being attacked online, meant that Lin Li was undoubtedly calling to mock and ridicule him.

Both the Skycurtain Group and Shangqing University had posted on Weibo.

Seeing those two posts, Lin Xuan curled his lips. Lin Li's scheme was destined to fail.

Lin Li was actually quite similar to him in one aspect: they both liked to kick a man when he was down.

It was just that Lin Li was always the one getting slapped in the face.

Lin Xuan answered Lin Li's call and put the phone to his ear.

"I wonder what business the Eldest Young Master Lin has with me?" Lin Xuan asked, raising an eyebrow.

Lin Li frowned.

Why did Lin Xuan sound as if nothing had happened?

But... Lin Xuan must be pretending.

Being insulted by so many netizens, how could Lin Xuan possibly have no reaction at all?

Lin Xuan must be in agony right now.

"Lin Xuan, how do you feel about those comments online?" Lin Li asked triumphantly.

Lin Xuan raised a brow. "Lin Li, don't you feel that this scene is somewhat familiar?"

Lin Li clenched his fists.

Of course he remembered.

Last time, he had also called to mock Lin Xuan, but in the end, Lin Xuan had been perfectly fine.

"Lin Xuan." Lin Li sneered. "Do you think you can be this lucky every time?"

Lin Xuan didn't speak; he just quietly listened, visualizing Lin Li jumping around like a buffoon.

Lin Li said triumphantly, "Lin Xuan, let me tell you, this incident is definitely just the beginning of your suffering!"

Later, Lin Xuan would be abandoned by President Su, and without President Su's help, the Skycurtain Group would go bankrupt and collapse.

And he, through his own entrepreneurship, would lead his company to the pinnacle of the world.

Lin Xuan scoffed, "Lin Li, you still love dreaming as much as ever."

Lin Li snorted coldly in return. "Lin Xuan, right back at you. Don't you love dreaming just as much as before?"

Lin Xuan curled his lips.

Lin Li still didn't believe him.

That was perfect; he loved slapping people in the face with the truth.

Lin Xuan smiled and said, "Whether what I say is true or not... Lin Li, why don't you go check Weibo right now?"