At the start, I tricked the school beauty, and ended up with twins?

Gu Yu knew that Dai Zhengguo inexplicably had great expectations for him. Read new chapters at empire

But he didn't know that these expectations were so immense that they included becoming an Academician, influencing the entire forefront of medicine in Huaxia...

He was still troubled by how to solve the problem of being slandered.

Although with the help of Yu Xiaochuan, he had already released a statement on Dou Ying, a large number of netizens seemed unconvinced.

They continued to spew insults in the comments section of the video.

"To explain is to cover up, to cover up is to admit the fact! We believe the media, not your so-called statement!"

"Exactly, the moment you went viral across the net, I knew you guys must have been staging a play, trying to craft a 'national boyfriend' image, right?"

"Even though I really like you guys as a couple, I, Peng Zhuzhu, will absolutely not tolerate this on this matter!"

"Exactly, I announce that I unilaterally sanction the Gu Lin couple combo!"

"Unfollowed!"

As Gu Yu read through row after row of comments, his face darkened by half a shade.

Were these people genuinely righteous, or were they just out to defame him?

The statement in the video was very clear, wasn't it? Everything would depend on the police investigation results!

But it seemed like these netizens didn't watch it at all!

Watching as his follower count dropped by fifty to sixty thousand in no time, he felt quite helpless.

It seemed he had overestimated the thinking patterns of some netizens; a large portion of them just followed public opinion blindly.

As long as it was the media, no matter what they said, these people believed it.

Why don't they check whether the accounts spreading these opinions are official or not?

Gu Yu pinched and then released his fist, feeling frustrated.

It wasn't that he felt bad because he was being attacked by netizens, but because it seemed like many people online were blindly led by others, having lost their ability to think for themselves.

Of course, not to exclude some who just flamed for the sake of flaming, their lives laden with stress, acting wildly online without caring how their words might hurt others.

No wonder incidents of cyberbullying are so frequent nowadays.

It's normal to be scolded for doing bad things, but unexpectedly, even good deeds are criticized.

Gu Yu suddenly empathized with the college girl who had used fifty thousand yuan she earned herself to buy chocolates for all her classmates on her birthday, only to be accused by netizens of showing off, attention-seeking, and wasting her parents' money.

She spent her own money, she was happy, her classmates were happy, yet the netizens were unhappy!

Is that ridiculous?

That's very ridiculous!

The Dou Ying inbox kept pinging with notifications, but Gu Yu couldn't be bothered to check.

He knew without looking that most of them were probably there to scold him.

Casually placing his phone on the table, he rubbed his temples to ease his mood.

He finally understood why Mr. Luo San decided to leave Weibo and Dou Ying.

Who could endure this?

Even slight deviations, or not even deviations but just discrepancies with netizens' opinions, invited a bombardment from the netizens.

Seeing him looking so dejected, Lin Xinyue picked up the phone from the table again.

"Don't be upset! There are actually many people supporting you! And clearly, there are more people supporting you than those who mindlessly criticize you!"

She showed Gu Yu some of the supportive comments.

Gu Yu quickly glanced at them, and his mood improved significantly.

Where there is bad, there must also be good.

Judging by the comments, the majority of netizens still seemed rational.

That was somewhat reassuring.

Gu Yu straightened his back, recalling the words Dai Zhengguo had said to him before he returned.

He looked at Lin Xinyue beside him.

After a moment's hesitation, he decided to speak now.

"Xinyue, there's something I'd like to discuss with you."

He held Lin Xinyue's hand, his tone carrying a hint of inquiry.

Lin Xinyue was browsing comments and, hearing his suddenly serious question, quickly put her phone on the table.

"What's the matter?" she asked, grabbing Gu Yu's hand with her other hand.

The two felt the strength transmitted through their wrists and smiled at each other.

"I went to the Affiliated Hospital today, right? A Dr. Dai there discussed a matter with me, but I can't decide whether to agree or not."

"Because this matter involves you and the company."

Gu Yu spoke evenly, his words clearly seeking Lin Xinyue's opinion.

"Huh? Why consult with me about something Dr. Dai discussed with you?" Lin Xinyue said, tilting her head in confusion after listening to him.

If that doctor discussed it with Gu Yu, shouldn't Gu Yu be the one to make the decision?

Could it be that Gu Yu was indecisive, so he wanted her to weigh in?

Seeing Gu Yu didn't speak, she added, "If you trust the person and it benefits you, then just agree!"

"Guys shouldn't be as hesitant as us girls in everything they do!"

Lin Xinyue said with a smile.

Usually, Gu Yu was very decisive. Why was he hesitating today?

"Trust? I do trust him—Dr. Dai is also a professor in our college. You should have met him before!"

"Besides, he discussed accompanying him to attend some kind of international surgical conference, a world convention."

Gu Yu explained Dai Zhengguo's identity and the reason for the matter.

Lin Xinyue pondered for a few seconds. "Are you talking about that kind, bespectacled old doctor? He seems quite nice!"

"And that conference, it must be of a high caliber, right? It should definitely help you with your medical endeavors!"

"Why don't you just agree? I just don't know when you're going, or for how long."

Her eyes locked on Gu Yu's eyes, she spoke very seriously.

Although she didn't know the specifics, she could tell it was the old professor who wanted to help Gu Yu.

After all, such an international world conference would surely be attended by top figures from various industries.

If he wanted to continue to progress in this field, getting to know these people would certainly be beneficial!

She suddenly understood why Gu Yu had consulted her.

He probably worried that the trip might be too long, and she would be uneasy, so he was hesitant.

But as a competent girlfriend, how could she allow a temporary separation to impact her boyfriend's future prospects?

She could never do such a thing.

"I see! So you'll agree?" Gu Yu, hearing Lin Xinyue's advice, nodded slightly, also weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

Actually, there were no real cons—he just couldn't stop worrying about the company.

He looked up, through the glass wall, at Boss Pu and his colleagues discussing work, and suddenly felt reassured again.

The company, although in its development phase, was running smoothly; his presence or absence wouldn't cause much difference.

He might as well take this opportunity to see the world and discover what the international scene has to offer.

And he could make it a meaningful humanitarian trip with Lin Xinyue!

Huaxia's overseas medical ship, ah!

He had seen it many times in the media, helping countless poor people in other countries who could not afford medical care.

If he could also contribute, it would undoubtedly be a memorable thing for his lifetime.

"Okay, since you support me, I will agree to go!"

Gu Yu held Lin Xinyue's hand tightly, looking at her face, he felt extraordinarily secure.

This girl, always unconditionally supporting him!

"Yes! Go ahead!" Lin Xinyue nodded with a smile: "But you haven't told me yet when you are going and when you will be back!"

Gu Yu blinked, "You're coming with me! The end of December!"

"What?" Lin Xinyue was stunned.

Could they really go together?