It Started With a Kiss: Leng Shao's Beloved Wife

Chapter 189: Great Victory at the Art Exhibition: Supreme Glory

The secretary's panicked words were choked in his throat, and he handed the document to Luo Yichen with trembling hands.

"Mr. Luo, the site of the 'Nirvana Rebirth' project... was maliciously destroyed!" Luo Yichen frowned, took the document, and scanned it quickly.

The photos showed the brand new exhibition hall in a mess, with the lighting equipment smashed to pieces, obscenities scribbled on the walls, and even some precious works of art splashed with paint. It was a horrific sight.

Wu Xinyan's heart sank suddenly, and a chill ran from the soles of her feet to the top of her head.

"Who did it?" Luo Yichen's voice was as cold as ten thousand years of ice.

"It's still unclear," the secretary's voice trembled. "The police have launched an investigation, but... there are no useful clues left at the scene."

Wu Xinyan took a deep breath and tried to stay calm.

"Yi Chen, we must find a way to make up for the losses as soon as possible. The exhibition cannot be postponed." The success of "Eternal Light" has allowed her to gain a firm foothold in the art world. "Nirvana Rebirth" is the key to her further advancement, and she must not fail.

However, bad news followed.

A large amount of negative news about Wu Xinyan suddenly appeared on the Internet, portraying her as a scheming and unscrupulous woman, and even fabricating false accusations against her such as plagiarizing other people's works and bribing judges.

Public opinion surged like a tide, pushing Wu Xinyan to the forefront.

"This is absolute nonsense!" Luo Yichen, who was always calm, couldn't help but get furious. He immediately arranged for the public relations team to conduct crisis public relations, but the speed at which those rumors spread was unbelievable.

Wu Xinyan's face was pale, but her eyes were firm and she didn't show any sign of retreat.

"I won't be defeated by these rumors. Those who are innocent will be cleared."

Just then, Luo Yichen's cell phone rang. It was a call from the venue management.

He answered the phone, his face becoming increasingly gloomy.

After hanging up the phone, he looked at Wu Xinyan and said word by word: "The venue management wants to cancel our cooperation..." Wu Xinyan stood up abruptly and grabbed her coat, "Let's go and meet them!" There was a raging anger in her eyes, and she would never compromise.

The two drove to the venue management company. As soon as they walked through the gate, they heard a sharp, mocking voice...

"Ms. Wu, our small temple can't accommodate a big Buddha like you. You'd better seek help from someone else!" The person in charge of the venue management, a fat, middle-aged man, looked at Wu Xinyan with disdain.

Several staff members behind him also echoed him, their words full of sarcasm and ridicule.

Wu Xinyan suppressed her anger and said in a cold tone, "We signed a contract. If you unilaterally break the contract, you must pay liquidated damages."

"Liquidated damages?" The person in charge sneered. "Just you? There's negative information about you all over the internet now. Who knows if you used some shady means to get this project? We don't want to get into trouble!"

"Those are all fabricated slander!" Wu Xinyan argued, "I will prove my innocence!"

"Proof? How do you prove it?" the person in charge said with disdain, "Wait for the police to arrest you?"

At this moment, Luo Yichen stepped forward, a biting chill emanating from his body. His voice was low but intimidating, "Mr. Wang, I think you should be aware that the Luo Group's legal team is not to be trifled with. If you insist on breaking this contract, we will fight you to the end."

Mr. Wang's face changed. Although he was arrogant, he also knew that Luo Yichen had a strong background and did not dare to offend him easily.

His eyes rolled, and he changed his expression. He said with a forced smile, "Mr. Luo, please don't misunderstand me. We have no choice but to do this. This project is too risky now, and we can't afford it."

"Risk?" Luo Yichen sneered, "I'd like to see what risk makes Mr. Wang so scared." As soon as he finished speaking, his cell phone rang.

He answered the phone and heard his assistant's voice: "Mr. Luo, we've found the source of funds for this mysterious organization. They're suspected of money laundering..."

Luo Yichen hung up the phone, staring at Mr. Wang with sharp eyes, and a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Mr. Wang, I think we should have some common 'friends'."

Mr. Wang's face turned pale in an instant, and he stammered and couldn't speak.

Luo Yichen ignored him and turned to Wu Xinyan and said, "Let's go, the matter here has been resolved."

After leaving the venue management company, Wu Xinyan was still worried.

Luo Yichen held her hand and gave her silent comfort.

"Don't worry, everything will be fine."

After returning to the company, Luo Yichen immediately arranged for a lawyer to file a lawsuit against the mysterious organization, and froze part of their funds through legal means, restricting their actions.

As night fell, Wu Xinyan stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking out at the night view of the city.

She took a deep breath, a determined gleam in her eyes.

"This battle has just begun..." Suddenly, the phone rang. It was Artist Lin calling.

He said anxiously, "Ms. Wu, this is bad! My work..."

Artist Lin's anxious voice came from the other end of the phone: "Ms. Wu, it's bad! My work 'Light of Hope' was stolen!" Wu Xinyan's heart tightened. This painting was the finale of this exhibition and was of great significance.

She immediately calmed down and comforted Artist Lin: "Teacher Lin, don't worry, I'll be there right away."

Wu Xinyan and Luo Yichen rushed to Artist Lin's studio and found that the door lock had been pried open and the paintings were indeed missing.

The scene was in chaos, and Artist Lin paced back and forth anxiously.

Wu Xinyan carefully observed the scene and found some subtle clues. She immediately contacted the police and retrieved nearby surveillance footage.

Surveillance footage showed a man in black sneaking into the studio and stealing the paintings.

However, the face of the man in black was covered by a mask and a hat, making it difficult to identify his identity.

Wu Xinyan did not give up. She handed the surveillance video to Luo Yichen, believing that with his ability he would be able to find clues.

Luo Yichen mobilized the resources of the Luo Group to conduct a full-scale investigation of the man in black.

At the same time, Wu Xinyan, together with artist Lin, curator Liu and all people related to the exhibition, held a public truth briefing.

At the briefing, Wu Xinyan made the conspiracy and crimes of the mysterious organization public and disclosed all the evidence.

Public opinion was in an uproar, the true face of the mysterious organization was completely exposed, and its reputation was ruined.

The previous rumors against Wu Xinyan were also proven false.

After the truth came to light, Wu Xinyan's art exhibition received high acclaim both domestically and internationally.

She was invited to share her experience at many international art exchange events, becoming a star in both the art and business circles.

Luo Yichen shared this honor with her, and their relationship became increasingly indestructible.

Just as they were immersed in joy and glory, Luo Yichen received an urgent call from an overseas branch.

His face changed, and after hanging up the phone, he said to Wu Xinyan, "Xinyan, we have to go to the United States immediately." Wu Xinyan realized the seriousness of the matter and immediately packed her luggage, ready to go with Luo Yichen.

On the plane, Luo Yichen handed a document to Wu Xinyan and said in a deep voice: "Something happened at the American branch..." Wu Xinyan took the document, took a look at it, and her face became solemn.

She held Luo Yichen's hand tightly, and an ominous premonition came to her heart.

"It seems that this overseas expansion trip will not be smooth sailing..." Luo Yichen held her hand tightly, his eyes firm: "No matter how many storms there are ahead, we will face them together."

The plane slowly landed at the American airport.

The hatch opened and a strange smell hit me.

Luo Yichen's assistant walked over quickly, his face anxious. "Mr. Luo, Ms. Wu, the situation is worse than we imagined..." Before he could finish, there was a sudden commotion in the distance, and then a group of people came towards them aggressively...

Luo Yichen protected Wu Xinyan behind him, staring at the newcomer with a cold gaze, and said in a deep voice: "It seems that as soon as we landed, someone couldn't wait to give us a 'show of force'..."