“Why do you say that? Do you have any evidence?”
The reporters looked doubtful.
Shen Qingqing scanned the room and said calmly, "Of course, I have complete evidence to say this. I will present it to you now, but I have a condition before that."
Everyone exchanged glances.
"Go ahead. If you can truly prove your innocence, we will all gladly help you report this matter and guarantee to help you clear the rumors!"
Shen Qingqing smiled, bright as the morning sun. She extended a hand to her left. Her assistant, Lin Mo, walked up holding a USB drive.
Shen Qingqing inserted the USB drive into the computer. A new design drawing immediately appeared on the large screen behind her. The first half of this drawing was similar to the one previously presented, but the latter half was completely opposite.
However, when these two design drawings were compared, everyone was astonished to find that the new design was much more seamlessly integrated than the old one, a truly perfect creation.
While they had initially thought the old design was quite good, the comparison revealed that the old one simply couldn't compare to the new one!
"This… this was also designed by you?"
The reporters' eyes were fixed on the design drawing, unwilling to look away.
They had witnessed a great deal and seen works from many design prodigies, but this design, with its bold use of color and flowing lines, was simply divine.
Shen Qingqing moved the mouse and clicked on the first half of the design. "This is the crystallization of the ideas of all the designers in our company. The latter half was personally designed by me and has passed Master Fu's scrutiny. This design is what our company is preparing to submit."
"Then what about the previous one?"
Someone asked.
Shen Qingqing's lips curved upwards, a hint of coldness flashing in her clear eyes. "The design from earlier was actually just a rejected draft from our company. If you look closely, you'll see that some minor details in the first half of the new design have been modified. These are the revision suggestions from all our company's designers after their joint review."
"So the previous design draft was not plagiarized at all, because it was a rejected draft that your company never intended to use!"
Shen Qingqing nodded and looked at the young reporter who had spoken, flashing a brilliant smile and a look of admiration. "Very clever."
The reporter, who looked to be in his early twenties, full of youthful vigor and spirit, was instantly captivated by the beautiful woman's charming smile.
He stammered, "Mrs. Fu, I, I am willing to believe you. I believe everything you say is true. You would never plagiarize. Someone must have stolen your design and maliciously released it an hour before your press conference. It must have been that Nicole!"
He immediately switched sides.
Everyone was stunned and looked at him speechlessly.
The man, however, paid them no mind. He even felt ashamed of his previous judgment of the Fu family’s matriarch. How could he doubt such a beautiful and talented designer!
Shen Qingqing maintained her radiant smile, her demeanor generous and dignified. "I believe the person who stole my design is watching from the shadows. I hope you will bravely step forward and admit your wrongdoing. I can be lenient and not hold you accountable, but you must clear this sullied name."
Her beauty was like a peony in bloom, yet her aura was immensely powerful. Every word carried a sense of pressure.
"Furthermore, I will not allow anyone to tarnish the name of Rui Si Group. I hope that today's events can be disseminated by you all to clear the doubts and rumors surrounding Rui Si Group."
At this point, no one could say anything more. No one suspected that this might be a staged performance, a prepared second plan in case the plagiarism was exposed.
But then again, if they could design something this good, why would they bother with the old design?
Thus, the press conference concluded successfully.
Not only did the collaborative project between the two companies officially commence, but the previous rumors and suspicions of plagiarism were also cleared.
Before leaving, Shen Qingqing was surrounded by reporters asking numerous questions. She patiently answered them all, and left immediately after the half-hour question-and-answer session.
She didn't linger for even a second longer.
The reporters tried to follow but were blocked outside the car by bodyguards. The young reporter exclaimed, "Mrs. Fu is truly heroic and valiant, a woman of exceptional caliber."
Even in the face of today's rumors and situation, Mrs. Fu remained so calm. It was truly remarkable.
The other reporters nodded in agreement.
Fu Jingshu received a call from the cooperating party. The other person's first words were, "Master Fu is indeed as rumored, decisive and ruthless. I admire you."
Fu Jingshu leaned against the driver's seat, holding his phone in his left hand. With his right hand, he reached out to hold his wife's hand. Her arm had healed, but he was still careful not to hurt her.
However, his tone was the opposite of his gentle actions.
"I am merely giving them a taste of their own medicine."
The cooperating party paused. "You knew from the start that this collaboration wouldn't be simple, didn't you?"
Fu Jingshu snorted coldly. "If you're foolish, don't assume everyone else is an idiot. When will you hand over the medicinal herbs you have to me?"
A light chuckle came from the phone.
"Unfortunately, despite your brilliance, you were momentarily foolish. Why did you trust me?"
Fu Jingshu's expression slowly turned icy.
The man's voice was laced with laughter. "Yeah. You were actually blinded by concern. Otherwise, you would have realized that if I truly had this medicinal herb, I wouldn't be trading this project for it. After all, I'm quite greedy."
Fu Jingshu said slowly, "You are very good."
His tone was devoid of emotion, yet it carried an inexplicable, chilling anger, a suppressed rage that surged to the extreme.
It was as if it could burn everything.
The man on the other end of the phone tightened his fingers slightly, crushing a wine glass. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
This man's aura was still the same as ever.
Even through the phone, it exuded immense pressure.
The project had already begun, and he didn't intend for his company to lose money, nor did he wish to provoke Fu Jingshu further.
"Although the medicinal herbs are not with me, I know where they are. I can tell you this information."
"Speak."
It seemed he was truly angered.
The man raised his hand and touched his nose. "Actually, that medicinal herb has always been with Ai Qi. She brought it back with her when she returned to the country."
A dark glint flashed in Fu Jingshu's eyes, his tone exceptionally cold and calm. "You will regret what you have done."
The man was taken aback and quickly said, "Hey, you can't be serious. While I did lie to you, I did tell you the whereabouts of the medicinal herb. You can still go find Ai Qi now and get it…"
Fu Jingshu asked again, "Did you collude with Ai Qi?"