Chapter 374 - Chapter 374: Engulfed In A Plagiarism Controversy (3)
Chapter 374: Engulfed In A Plagiarism Controversy (3)
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Because it was verified with real-name authentication, the other party also posted evidence of her work.
Therefore, the news was widely reposted by various major marketing accounts.
[Breaking news: Ningxin, who sold a sky-high copyright fee of 400 million yuan, turns out to be a plagiarist!]
[Shocking: Super-popular manga author Ningxin caught in a plagiarism scandal?]
[Ningxin stands up to criticism, stealing others’ works to gain fame and fortune. Isn’t that shameful?]
[Cool Comics colluded with author Ningxin in plagiarism! A nest of snake and mouse, shameful!]
The discussion on Sina Weibo had soared to 20 million by the evening.
Comments about the alleged plagiarism started appearing under Jiang Yining’s Weibo and the manga on the website.
They prompted Jiang Yining to clarify the situation.
Otherwise, apologies would be due to the vast readership and the allegedly plagiarized individual.
Cool Comics realized that something was amiss and quickly called Jiang Yining.
When Jiang Yining received the call, she had just returned from the Lu family mansion with Lu Zhi.
When she heard about the plagiarism accusations, she told the website’s representative, “‘But My Boss Wants to Marry Me’ is my hard work. 1 can guarantee that every frame is original. If 1 am indeed guilty of plagiarism, I will bear all the consequences and will not implicate anyone else.”
“Ningxin, 1 believe you. However, online public opinion can be easily swayed. If we let this matter continue to ferment, even though we’re innocent, we’ll be tarnished. We just secured the film and television rights. We can’t afford any mishaps.”
“Yes, I’ll handle it as soon as possible. Don’t worry.”
“We’ll also investigate this matter on our side. Let’s split up.”
“Alright.”
After the call ended, Jiang Yining frowned slightly.
Lu Zhi asked, “What’s wrong? Someone accused you of plagiarism?”
“Yes.” Jiang Yining searched for trending topics on Weibo and indeed found the Weibo post by Yang Ni.
In just a few hours, her comments had exceeded 30,000, and her reposts had reached 50,000.
The comments below were divided into two extremes.
Those who believed in Yang Ni were vehemently insulting Jiang Yining, while those who supported Jiang Yining steadfastly awaited the truth.
Jiang Yining looked through the evidence listed by Yang Ni. The styles of the two works were indeed similar, and the plot also clashed with the characters in many places. Based on these, it seemed like a case of plagiarism.
Jiang Yining knew very well that she had never seen Yang Ni’s work, let alone plagiarized it.
There was only one possibility left.
It was Yang Ni who had deliberately plagiarized her work and tried to scam her.
Moreover, she had just posted on Weibo, and within a few minutes, many marketing accounts had reposted it.
There had to be someone pulling the strings behind the scenes.
She already had suspicions from the subtle expressions of Yan Ruo and Yuan Luochen last night.
Jiang Yining lightly tapped the screen of her phone and said, “This matter is probably related to Yuan Luochen and Yan Ruo.”
“They can’t defeat us openly, so they resort to underhanded tactics.” Lu Zhi sneered. “Don’t worry. I’ll send someone to settle this matter.”
“I do need your help, but you just need to help me investigate Yang Ni. As for the rest, 1’11 gather the evidence myself.” Jiang Yining blinked. “Don’t forget what I do for a living.”
She was the Queen of hackers.
No online fraud could escape her eyes.
Yuan Luochen and the others had fallen right into her hands this time.
She thought, “Humph! Let’s just wait and see!”
Jiang Yining’s eyes darkened.
Lu Zhi had full confidence in his clever wife and said, “Okay, go ahead. Leave Yang Ni to me.”
The couple exchanged a confident smile, their eyes filled with the assurance of victory.
At the Yuan family’s apartment.
Yuan Luochen looked at the extensive reports on plagiarism and smiled happily. He picked up a cigar.
Xiao Yeyu sat on his lap, and her delicate hands stroked his chest. She said, “Sir, my idea this time worked well, right?”
Modern people’s awareness of rights protection was getting stronger and stronger.
If Jiang Yining was involved in plagiarism, then she wouldn’t be able to clear her name.
So what if the Bo family offered an astronomical price for her copyright fees?
In the end, they would still suffer a total loss!
After enduring for so long, Yuan Luochen finally had a chance to retaliate against Jiang Yining!
Xiao Yeyu was ecstatic.
Yuan Luochen took a puff of his cigar and sprayed it on her face. He pinched her chin and praised her, “You’re really a clever little girl. I didn’t dote on you for nothing.”
Xiao Yeyu giggled and leaned into his arms affectionately. “Master, you truly cherish me. How about giving me a child?”
With a child, she could truly stay by Yuan Luochen’s side.
Xiao Yeyu knew that Yuan Luochen was trying to please Miss Elizabeth and wanted to marry her as his legal wife.
It didn’t matter. She could be the concubine.
As long as she could hold the real power in her hands, she didn’t care how many wives he had.
Yuan Luochen said enigmatically, “Yeyu, you’re still young. There’s no need to rush.”
Disappointment flashed across Xiao Yeyu’s eyes, but she didn’t pester him further. She said understandingly, “Well, 1’11 listen to your arrangements..”