Shi Lan knew well that it was a Herculean task, but having lived two lives, she was filled with hatred for the term "internet bullying," especially since this incident involved Yan Shixiu. The feeling of being devoured by cyberbullying made it impossible for her to turn a blind eye to such cruelty. Having resolved to take action, she would spare no effort, regardless of the outcome. The quiet of Jinlan No.1 Courtyard at night was especially profound, with lights on only in the entrance hall and the study. The Ferrari brothers had finished grooming each other in their cat bed and were now snuggled together, affectionately curled up. Upon entering the house, Yan Shixiu received a languid glance from the two little ones before they lazily closed their eyes once more, returning to their dreams. Yan Shixiu took off his coat, went upstairs, and gently pushed the door to enter the study, only to find Miss Shi still typing something on the computer. "Are you really set on doing this?" Yan Shixiu’s voice drifted in from the doorway. Shi Lan stopped typing, turned her head toward her man, and said, "You know me, I’ve never cared about what others think or say, nor about their opinions. So to me, whatever the outside world says, I can act as if I haven’t heard it, and pick fights on a whim. But when it comes to you, I can’t tolerate it. With your status today, to still be disgusted by those maggots, it’s as if I’ve lived two lifetimes for nothing if I can’t root out these scumbags." Uncle Yan couldn’t help but laugh after hearing this, "I wasn’t planning to stop you, and I know I couldn’t, but this matter needs a long-term plan, and..." Yan Shixiu lifted his wristwatch, glanced at it, and sighed. "Wife, isn’t it bedtime?" "I’m writing a proposal." "Still, it’s time to sleep," said Yan Shixiu, stepping forward to lift her from the chair and head to the bedroom. "Miss Shi of the Shi family, that is all in the past. From now on, you must stay by my side, do what you wish to do, be who you wish to be." Shi Lan hooked her arm around Yan Shixiu’s neck, resting against his chest, and just like that, she felt his warmth and listened to his strong heartbeat. Her previously irritated mood inexplicably smoothed over. Shi Lan curved her lips, closed her eyes, and as they entered the bedroom, she prided herself like a queen, "President Yan, my hand hurts from typing; I don’t want to bathe myself." "What’s in it for me?" Yan Shixiu set her down on the bed and then braced his hands on either side of her. Shi Lan tugged on his tie, pulling him closer, and kissed him on the cheek, "As long as I don’t have to move, you can do with me what you will." The day after Shi Lan made her boast, the internet continued to ridicule her naivete; it seemed the mockery wouldn’t die down anytime soon. Nevertheless, the young lady already had some preliminary plans. "I told you before, I’ve been thinking about setting up a film production company. Because of the internet bullying issue, I have a screenplay in mind—I plan to shoot a series of revenge films centered around cyberbullying to raise public awareness, which aligns with my original purpose." "Moreover, I truly can’t change the current state of cyberbullying quickly, but I plan to allocate half of my income to build a professional team dedicated to helping netizens who cannot seek justice due to poverty. The other half, I will use to hire experts in the field of electronics, both domestically and internationally, to support the cyber police in breaking through technology, helping to increase their case resolution rate." ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⚫𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖⚫𝕟𝕖𝕥 After hearing Shi Lan’s words, Yan Shixiu felt that these aspects were indeed feasible, and said, "We could allocate funds from Shuangshi..." Unexpectedly, Shi Lan shook her head and said, "Aside from the preparations for the film company and the film’s production, which will be funded by Shuangshi, let me handle the rest myself. This is what I want to do, so let me do it. But if I allocate all my earnings, I’ll really have to rely on you for support." "I used to like having a lot of money, as it allowed me to do whatever I wanted. Now, without anything in my name, I don’t feel bad about it. If worst comes to worst, if we fight one day, you can just kick me out. Anyway, if even you have to argue with me, then there’s nothing left for me to care about." "I wouldn’t dare let you out," Yan Shixiu mused. "For if you became determined, you could take down Shuangshi." "So..." Shi Lan rested her chin in her hand, looking at Yan Shixiu, and blinked, "Have you actually thought about arguing with me?" So, for the time being, Miss Shi willfully accepted those online doubts and disdain. No rush; those keyboard warriors weren’t going away after just one airing. As for the news about the Shi family’s two little beasts being caught, Shi Lan of course made sure that Shi Yihui and his wife knew it at the first opportunity. The family should always be complete and united. A few days later, Shi Lan heard from her mother that Si Junlan had attempted suicide but, of course, did not succeed. Ever since she was resolute about founding the ultimate Diamond Film and Television, Shi Lan had Tang Ze inquire about the best film screenwriters in the country. She wanted to transform internet bullying into a classic work that could make it to the big screen and provoke deep reflection. Certainly, she had a screenplay in mind, but it needed writers to detail and enrich it. "The most influential, reputable screenwriter who has won important awards and is highly recognized is Teacher Zhou Yi. But boss, aren’t we moving too fast with this step? Peak still isn’t stable. Are we really in such a rush?" Tang Ze was somewhat concerned. "Peak has you and Xiao Yue, Mingliu has Han Hao, along with Huahai’s team; so I can fully free up my time to make films. After all, the powerful Shuangshi is your sturdy support. I’m merely a guide; how far Peak can go depends on your steps of growth," Shi Lan explained. "Don’t always feel that you’re not good enough; you can do it, all of you can. Now that even Sun Ling can stand on his own, what’s there for you to worry about?" "But there’s no need for you to combat cyberbullying with your own income, right? That expense, just relying on your earnings from work, that might not cover costs." "Just take care of Peak, and let me handle my part. I have plans." Shi Lan didn’t want to drag others down with her; from the start, her fight against internet bullying was primarily because Yan Shixiu had been targeted. With impure motives, it would merely seem like exploiting others. Knowing Shi Lan’s temperament, Tang Ze didn’t press further, instead saying, "I’ll try to contact Teacher Zhou Yi, and I’ll let you know." After Tang Ze finished speaking, he prepared to leave with the materials, but when he reached the door, he suddenly said to Shi Lan, "Actually, boss, all of us are willing to help you, just say the word. We’ve all seen the news about the Shi family and know you had no one trustworthy by your side before. But now it’s different; we’re friends, friends who can share our deepest secrets."
