What to Do If I Become the Villain's Daughter

7.

As Huo Ning had anticipated, it didn't take long for the news to break. Within a few days, headlines about the Jiang Corporation's CEO instigating child abuse appeared, and under Huo Xiaozheng's guidance, the topic remained trending.

Simultaneously, the Jiang Corporation swiftly counterattacked, falsely claiming that this incident was entirely staged by the Huo Corporation's CEO.

In this battle between two tigers, the Huo Corporation showed no mercy, directly suing the Jiang Corporation in court under the name of Huo Ning's father.

As both Huo and Jiang families were leading enterprises in the Capital City, the lawsuit quickly progressed to the day of the court hearing.

The lawyers on both sides were evenly matched. Since Jiang Suyuan had long planned for this, the Jiang Corporation completely distanced itself from the incident, claiming that Li Zhiyuan was lying. When the court summoned Li Zhiyuan, he firmly insisted that this was entirely his personal action.

Huo Xiaozheng found himself at a disadvantage for the moment.

However, Huo Ning saw through it clearly.

The Jiang Corporation's instigation was true, and so was the novel world's favoritism towards the male protagonist.

If Huo Ning had died on that snowy night, Huo Xiaozheng would have undoubtedly suffered a crushing blow this time.

After work that day, Xi Chuan hurriedly entered Huo Xiaozheng's study with some people. They didn't come out even after Huo Ning had finished dinner and taken a bath.

Seeing her constantly staring at the study, Aunt Xu teased her, "Is Miss Ning worried that Mr. Huo hasn't had dinner?"

Huo Ning nodded, "Uncle Xi Chuan has been in there for so long..."

Aunt Xu, who had heard about the recent news, noticed the worry in Huo Ning's voice and comforted her, "Don't worry, Mr. Huo is so capable, he'll definitely solve this. Miss Ning just needs to eat well and grow up healthy!"

This comment reminded Huo Ning of something.

If Huo Xiaozheng lost to Jiang Suyuan this time, wouldn't his hatred towards the male and female protagonists only deepen? Wouldn't that make her task of softening him even more difficult?

Thinking of this, Huo Ning's little face tensed up.

Just then, Xi Chuan came out of the study with the others. As he passed through the living room, he greeted Huo Ning before hurriedly heading out.

"Lawyer Zheng, for tomorrow's court appearance, you should..." Xi Chuan was discussing with the person next to him as they walked.

Just as they were about to get in the car, someone tugged at Xi Chuan's coat.

"Miss Ning?"

Huo Ning was panting, clearly having run all the way out.

"Uncle Xi Chuan, can I ask you a question?"

Xi Chuan turned and crouched down to Huo Ning's level: "Of course, but only one, okay? Uncle still has work to do."

Huo Ning nodded obediently: "Is the video they took of me not useful?"

This out-of-the-blue question confused Xi Chuan.

"The one that the photographer sister took that day..." Huo Ning reminded him.

Xi Chuan suddenly realized: "Oh, that one..."

It was supposed to be crucial evidence to corner the other party. However, for some reason, Mr. Huo suddenly ordered that the video not be made public. This put them in a passive position.