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

The final plan was settled.

Gu Yu, in his capacity as chairman of Ideal Paradise, sent an email to Mihayou's official mailbox, requesting a visit.

Less than ten minutes later, they replied that they had received the message and had reported it to their senior management.

Although they hadn't confirmed their agreement yet, their attitude was very positive, and they had already informally welcomed the visit from Ideal Paradise.

The situation with Yi Net's Fire Thunder Studio was hardly comparable; one was faced with rejection upon arrival, while the other had already expressed a warm welcome before the visit.

After receiving the email, Gu Yu went to Yu Xiaochuan and told him that if Mihayou really extended an invitation to Yu Shutong, he should go with Yu Shutong's development team.

Although Mihayou didn't have a very powerful exclusive operations platform, it didn't mean that Ideal Paradise could only sign operations partnerships with others.

Even in other areas, such as technical or financial, establishing some partnerships was possible.

Gu Yu's words directly broadened Yu Xiaochuan's thinking.

Indeed! He had been too fixated on signing an operations partnership with Yi Net, but in reality, Ideal Paradise didn't really need an operations partner at the moment.

What they lacked was a strategic partnership.

The popularity of Life Simulator had completely died down, and Summoning God Dragon had received a swell of positive publicity due to his cooperation with Cai Hui, conducting a well-executed counter-defamation campaign.

For the time being, Ideal Paradise wasn't under any operational pressures.

If all else failed, Shengda could make do as a partner.

The current problem with Ideal Paradise was that it was too isolated. The whole company was busy developing within its own system, going in circles without looking at how others in the field were doing things.

It could be said that Life Restart Simulator was successful because it caught a market trend by chance.

Summoning God Dragon, on the other hand, continued the quick and simple style of simulators, while also managing a successful marketing campaign.

But they couldn't always just make these simple casual games, could they?

If Ideal Paradise wanted to continue developing, it needed to delve deeper into the gaming field, to make large-scale games, to make AAA titles!

But this was not something that could be created by simply working in isolation; it required learning and understanding from multiple aspects.

To put it in simpler terms: Ideal Paradise was currently lacking in experience and friends!

Gu Yu's intention was to first integrate Ideal Paradise fully into the gaming market, or at least to blend in with other companies.

Being isolated was not a good thing.

It would mean either self-destructing through internal strife or facing exclusion due to developing too quickly compared to other companies.

"These diplomatic tasks are up to you. I'm not very good at them, and you're certainly more professional than I am," said Gu Yu.

Gu Yu and Yu Xiaochuan shook hands.

"Yes, I will dedicate myself to the company," Yu Xiaochuan said, his face alive with excitement.

Gu Yu's expression froze, and he hastily shook his head.

"No, no, no, it's not about dedicating yourself to the company, it's for yourself. You should only do it if you want to. If you don't want to, no one in the company can force you!"

He quickly explained, not wanting it to seem like he was brainwashing Yu Xiaochuan.

"Yes…" Yu Xiaochuan fell silent for a few seconds, then nodded.

Indeed, he was now working for something he was truly interested in.

"All right then, that's settled. I have to go to the criminal investigation team," Gu Yu said as he left.

Gu Yu got into his car and drove straight to the criminal investigation team.

Because the police had notified him that there had been a significant breakthrough in the case.

All evidence had been thoroughly collected after the investigation, and he could now sue the media that slandered and defamed him!

Before heading to the criminal investigation team, he also called Luo San, who said he was free and could make it to the criminal investigation team shortly.

Half an hour later.

Haidong District criminal investigation team.

"Li, have all the evidence and testimonial transcripts been properly saved?"

"They're ready. Now we just wait for someone to decide how to handle it," was the response.

As soon as Gu Yu entered the review room, he heard the police discussing the matters inside.

Officer Long, who was closest to the door, saw him and quickly came out, smiling and saying, "Mr. Gu, after our police investigation, all the evidence has been collected."

"You can now choose to sue the suspects involved in the defamation case."

He was clearly more amiable toward Gu Yu than he had been when the report was first filed.

Because he had been involved in the investigation of this case the entire time.

The evidence could basically be considered conclusive, and it completely met the conditions for proceeding to trial on the charge of slander.

Gu Yu was indeed innocent.

Moreover, during the evidence investigation process, he became very angry when he saw in the surveillance footage that journalists had entered the emergency department, disregarding the feelings of both patients and doctors, just to get interview material.

Later on, when Gu Yu lambasted those journalists in the corridor, he found the scene quite satisfying to watch.

Although the words were somewhat extreme, from his personal standpoint, he felt that Gu Yu had done nothing wrong.

These media simply should not be indulged like this!

The hospital is a place for treating and saving people, not for them to collect material, right?

Interviewing is fine, but can't you wait until patients have been treated, when the emergency department isn't so busy, to interview the doctors?

He had seen very clearly in the surveillance room that Gu Yu had just finished surgery, and then that group of journalists had completely blocked the entrance to the operating room.

Gu Yu made it clear time and again that he did not accept interviews, but those journalists were relentless.

Only when Gu Yu could no longer endure did that scene happen.

What he didn't expect was that those media outlets could be so unscrupulous as to maliciously edit the video of Gu Yu scolding them to make it appear as if he were insulting medical staff, and then posting it online!

It completely undermined the media's credibility!

It was a pity he was just a police officer. If he were a judge, he would certainly have come down hard on those unscrupulous media journalists!

"Thank you, officers, you two have really worked hard these past few days! If you're free this evening, how about I treat your department to a meal?"

Gu Yu quickly expressed his gratitude and instinctively offered to host them.

"No, no, it's no trouble, serving the public! There's really no need for a meal, this is all part of our job!"

Long Zhen was taken aback by his words. Although having a meal sounded fine, their identities were indeed special.

If they were to accept Gu Yu's kind offer, it might be seen by the wrong people, leading to rumors of accepting a bribe through a lavish banquet.

Seeing Long Zhen's nervous expression, Gu Yu realized that his words might have been misconstrued.

How could he speak such to police officers...

Cursing himself for his quick mouth, Gu Yu quickly changed the subject, "Then Officer, since the evidence has all been investigated, can I directly file the lawsuit now?"

Long Zhen nodded but spoke with some hesitation, "I do support filing a suit in your case, but there are just so many suspects involved. According to our investigation, there are at least seven media outlets involved in the defamation... You think about how best to proceed with the lawsuit, okay?"

Hearing this, Gu Yu slapped his chest confidently and replied, "Of course, sue them all!"

"In ancient times, Kong Ming debated with a group of scholars, and today I, Gu Yu, will sue the seven media outlets!"

"Sue them all?" Officer Long was startled.

Usually, in cases with so many involved defendants and not involving economic loss, the plaintiff typically only chooses one or two major offenders to sue.

But Gu Yu intended to sue seven media outlets by himself?

That seemed a bit excessive!

"Might that be... a bit much... The lawyer will be under a lot of pressure, right? I'm afraid most lawyers wouldn't take on such a job..."

Long Zhen thought Gu Yu didn't understand how complicated it was to sue multiple parties and quickly explained.

However, Gu Yu wasn't concerned.

"No problem, the lawyer I've hired can absolutely handle it!"

His trust in Mr. Luo was paramount!

"Your lawyer is that good? Tell me about them, let's see if I know them."

Long Zhen was full of curiosity.

Just then, a police officer standing guard at the door ran in and shouted to Long Zhen, "Captain, your mentor, Mr. Luo San, is here!"

Long Zhen was taken aback, "Mr. Luo?"

Mr. Luo San was his direct professor during his university days. What was he doing at the criminal police brigade?

Could it be...?

Long Zhen glanced at Gu Yu, and a bold guess suddenly sprung to mind.
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/ I'm not feeling well today, so I'll update one chapter, and I'll make up for it on the Labor Day holiday tomorrow!