RT Chapter 168

Chapter 168: Changing the Headlines

Chapter 168: Changing the Headlines

At the end of the livestream, Shao Chengxi held Shu Lin’s hand and solemnly said:

“Starting tomorrow, I will suspend all campaign events to focus on being with my beloved.”

“Thank you for your understanding and support.”

Shu Lin also gave closing remarks: “Thank you for your support and blessings, I will work hard.”

The livestream only lasted ten minutes, but its effect was immediate.

It drowned all the explosive news, including the “transactional marriage,” in an overwhelming tide of blessings.

Shu Lin’s ever-smiling face throughout the stream was captured and widely circulated as a GIF, becoming the most heartwarming moment of the year.

After turning off the livestream, Shao Chengxi pulled Shu Lin into his arms, happily saying:

“Baby, now I can stay with you in peace.”

Outside the window, the wind and snow continued, but the ward was filled with warmth.

This exposed “scandal” had become their most perfect counterattack.

Shu Lin leaned against Shao Chengxi’s chest, feeling warmth in his heart.

Just as he was about to say something, he suddenly let out an “ouch.”

At 3:15 AM, Shao Chengxi’s official account updated with a photo.

This message completely set the already restless internet ablaze.

In less than ten minutes, topics like #ShaoFamilyLittlePrincess# and #YoungestPoliticalDad# soared to the top of the trending searches.

The Imperial Capital’s major media outlets scrambled to change their headlines overnight.

Entertainment editors were tearfully crawling out of bed to rush their articles.

Wuwuwu, this youngest Minister of Defense has too many trending news stories.

Can’t finish writing them all, simply can’t.

As dawn was just breaking, an even more dramatic event occurred.

The Election Committee released the latest data, Shao Chengxi’s public support signatures had officially surpassed the one million mark.

The public’s reaction was even more enthusiastic and direct.

This psychological suggestion was extremely beneficial to Shao Chengxi’s upcoming election.

Conversely, this infuriated Hong Zhengyue and worried Wu Xun.

Hong Zhengyue smashed everything on his desk into a complete mess.

“Bang!” He slammed the presidential seal onto the ground, “Shao Chengxi sure knows how to pick his moments!”

The staff members lowered their heads, not daring to utter a word.

The secretary braced himself and asked for instructions, “Regarding Shu Lin’s Alpha biological father…”

“Idiot!” Hong Zhengyue said angrily with a gloomy face, “Shao Chengxi’s voting signatures have already exceeded one million, what’s the point of revealing this now?”

The secretary was still quick-witted, smoothing things over:

“Then let’s hold onto it for now and use it during your election debate. Let them be happy for a few more days.”

Hearing this, Hong Zhengyue’s expression softened slightly.

That’s right, there’s still the election.

Shao Chengxi, we’ll wait and see.

Wu Xun’s situation was even worse than Hong Zhengyue’s.

Lin Zhengyang, in Wu Xun’s office, directly showed him the latest poll results:

Because of Shu Lin, Shao Chengxi’s support among female and Omega voters aged 25-40 had risen by another 7 percentage points.

Wu Xun’s face was ashen as he glared at Lin Zhengyang: “You knew this would happen, didn’t you?”

Lin Zhengyang’s expression was calm, “I reminded you that this would backfire.”

Moreover, Shao Chengxi and Shu Lin are clean, there’s really nothing to reveal.

Otherwise, they wouldn’t have dared to confront Hong Zhengyue head-on about the pheromone imbalance disorder incident.

Wu Xun’s expression visibly panicked.

Shao Chengxi’s voter signatures had exceeded one million and were still growing, qualifying him as an independent candidate ahead of schedule.

Before he intervened, Wu Xun could still compete with Hong Zhengyue and had a chance of being elected.

After all, Hong Zhengyue had the never-ending sonic pheromone scandal attached to him.

But now that Shao Chengxi had become a presidential candidate with surging popularity, his hopes were likely slim.

Now, there were three paths in front of him.

Either grit his teeth and continue, ultimately accepting defeat and withdrawing from politics.

Or turn around and support Hong Zhengyue, helping him ascend to power and continuing as his vice president.

Or join forces with Shao Chengxi…

No, impossible.

If Shao Chengxi became president, he wouldn’t let him continue as vice president.

Letting him withdraw from politics was out of the question.

In reality, he only had one option left.

“Vice President Wu, let me be clear.” Lin Zhengyang’s gaze was sharp, “Our Lin family will absolutely not support Hong Zhengyue.”

After being seen through and exposed, Wu Xun was immediately infuriated and blurted out:

“If you don’t support Hong Zhengyue, does the Lin family intend to stoop to supporting Shao Chengxi?”

Lin Zhengyang’s expression turned cold:

“Our Lin family has decided to support a clean president, so we can minimize the risks.”

“Clearly, neither you nor Hong Zhengyue are.”

“I’m sorry, our cooperation ends here, goodbye.”

The moment the office door closed, Wu Xun finally realized what had just happened.

His legs went weak, and he slumped into his office chair.

Without the Lin family’s support, what would he use to continue asking Hong Zhengyue for the position of vice president?