After the divorce, the CEO forced me to have his child.

Chapter 417 He Yi's Furious Outburst

However, this incident was too serious. The other party seemed determined to remove Gu Zhiyao from office. The public opinion was impossible to suppress, and the situation was becoming increasingly unfavorable for Gu Zhiyao. The higher-ups also began to put pressure on her, asking her how she would handle the situation.

Gu Zhiyao was completely overwhelmed. Xiao Lin watched her silently and suddenly said, "Zhiyao, let's hold a press conference and announce that we're divorced."

"What?" Gu Zhiyao was shocked.

“Tell everyone the truth. Anyway, we’re already divorced. If word gets out, you’ll be considered single. Even if you have any ambiguous relationship with He Yi, it won’t be a big deal.”

"But this would be bad for you..."

"Are you worried about me being laughed at? It's fine. People can say whatever they want. I don't care what they say. And don't worry, I'll make arrangements. There's no guarantee that anyone will laugh at me," Xiao Lin said casually.

Gu Zhiyao still felt uneasy, but as the situation became more intense, and some people even started attacking Niu Niu and Chen Chen, and Xiao Lin's company stock was also affected, Gu Zhiyao had no choice but to listen to Xiao Lin's advice after he persuaded her again.

At the press conference, Xiao Lin and Gu Zhiyao sat side by side. Xiao Lin spoke first, "Zhiyao and I met in an orphanage when we were young. We have a very good relationship. Zhiyao had a previous marriage, but that man did not love her. She could have aborted the child, but she insisted on giving birth to the child because of her kindness. I didn't want her to be criticized, so I chose to marry her and become the child's father."

For so many years, we were only husband and wife in name only. We had a good relationship, like siblings, but we didn't have those kinds of feelings. Recently, that man reappeared; he fought with Zhiyao for custody, and Zhiyao won. She no longer loved that man. As for being photographed together several times, that was because of the child; there was no secret rendezvous as reported. After discussion, Zhiyao and I divorced two months ago!

Wow!

Everyone was immediately stunned.

Then, Gu Zhiyao spoke up, "I used to love my child's father very much. I went through a lot of hardship to give birth to my child for him. But after a series of events, I woke up from this relationship. Now I just want to raise my child well. I have no special relationship with my child's father anymore. I don't love him anymore. I even hate him. There is no chance for us to be together in this life, so how could we have any secret rendezvous?"

Although I have custody of the child, I still have to agree to his visitation rights. That day, we were just letting the child stay with him for a few days when my daughter suddenly developed a fever. My daughter is weak, so her fever symptoms are more severe than other children. The father, inexperienced, saw that the fever wouldn't break and called me over. When I went, I only took care of my daughter; I had virtually no interaction with him. I will not have any intimate relationship with him!

"Mr. Xiao, why did you divorce Ms. Gu? You said you got along very well and had been together for so many years, why did you suddenly get divorced now?" a reporter suddenly asked.

Gu Zhiyao immediately looked at Xiao Lin as well, her heart pounding.

Xiao Lin gave her a calm look and answered the reporter with composure, "This was our agreement back then. We agreed to divorce once we got custody of the child. And recently, I've also found a girl I like. I can't pursue her while I'm married, so Zhiyao and I discussed it and decided to get a formal divorce."

Another uproar erupted from the audience.

Gu Zhiyao was also taken aback.

This is what he calls a well-arranged plan.

Originally, the issue was directed at her, making her seem guilty, but now he's shifting the blame onto him, making it seem like he's the one who betrayed her!

"Brother Xiao Lin..." Gu Zhiyao called out softly.

Xiao Lin held her hand to comfort her and continued to speak to the reporters below the stage, "That's roughly the gist of the matter. Zhiyao is of good character, a very kind person, and she is also very diligent and responsible in her work. Since she took office as deputy mayor, her achievements have been evident to all, and she is deeply loved and supported by the citizens. As for the specific truth of this matter, I believe that intelligent people will know, so I won't say more here. There is a saying from our ancestors that goes, 'Evil cannot prevail over good.' Those who use dirty means will eventually pay the price! I hope everyone will not be used!"

Following this press conference, online public opinion shifted instantly. With Xiao Lin's special maneuvering, comments quickly became overwhelmingly in support of Gu Zhiyao, seeking to exonerate her and condemning the mastermind behind the rumors that harmed her.

This matter has been resolved smoothly!

Gu Zhiyao was still very sad and felt even more guilty towards Xiao Lin, owing him even more.

Xiao Lin put his arm around her shoulder and laughed, "You silly girl, why are you like this? I'm fine."

Gu Zhiyao choked with emotion, and Xiao Lin sighed, "Zhiyao, I said I would always take care of you and make you happy, and that promise will never change. So, don't think too much, just focus on your work and live your life well, okay?"

Although Gu Zhiyao was still upset, she could only nod.

He Yi was also extremely shocked.

He also saw the press conference and never expected Xiao Lin to handle the matter this way, let alone that they had already divorced.

Last time, he even went to tell Xiao Lin and Gu Zhiyao to divorce, even though they had already divorced. Xiao Lin actually told him he wouldn't, which was clearly...

That despicable Xiao Lin!

Why should it be like this?

What right do they have to act like this!

“You can’t blame him for lying to you and targeting you like this. It’s obvious that he also disapproves of you and doesn’t approve of Gu Zhiyao being with you. And this should also be Gu Zhiyao’s wish. Didn’t you see Gu Zhiyao saying at the press conference that she wouldn’t have anything to do with you anymore? She’s basically blocked her own path. If she says that now and then has any intimate relationship with you in the future, or even remarries you, wouldn’t she be contradicting herself? When her rivals seize on this, it will definitely cause another big storm. I think you really have no hope. You should stop bothering her and live your life quietly, and let her live her life in peace too.” Li Xin patted his shoulder and said.

He Yi kept a sullen face, and when Li Xin was about to say something more, he angrily shouted, "Shut up!"

Li Xin was taken aback by his unusually angry expression and dared not offer any further opinion.

After a while, He Yi left the company and drove aimlessly through the streets, his mind filled with some of the things Gu Zhiyao had said at the press conference. Yes, she was very ruthless, leaving no way out for him.

The more He Yi thought about it, the more confused he became, feeling extremely irritable.

Then he invited Xiao Lin out again.

Originally, Xiao Lin refused to see him, but he threatened her with the company. After thinking about it, Xiao Lin decided to go to the appointment.