Joshua waited until the situation stirred up online for a while. Once the hype began to cool down, he uploaded several more audio clips.
The clips featured private conversations between Hospital Director Wang and Shanshan.
The audio was clear, and the content was explosive. Every word pierced straight into the ears of the public, hitting countless netizens deep in their hearts.
Their plot to frame Katherine was exposed completely, without holding anything back. The scheming and malice were plain as day.
They even talked about the specific drugs they used to harm innocent patients—details that were now clearly revealed.
Back then, they had spoken freely only because they thought no one was around and were sure nothing would be recorded.
They never imagined all of it had been recorded and would now become ironclad evidence pinning them to the pillar of shame.
Joshua's newly released recordings acted like a powerful catalyst. Instantly, they reignited the already heated incident and pushed it to the peak of public outrage.
The internet exploded. Netizens were shocked, furious, and couldn't stop talking. The topic soared like a rocket, dominating the trending lists on every major platform.
Shanshan had just woken up. Still groggy, she reached out for her phone on the bedside table, ready to check the morning news as usual.
But the moment her screen lit up, an overwhelming flood of push notifications bombarded her like a rain of bullets. Line after line of eye-catching headlines made her dizzy.
#Scandal: Famous Doctor Shanshan Framed a Colleague
#Hospital Secrets Revealed
#Shanshan and Director Wang's Shocking Tactics
As she read them, her mind suddenly went blank. Her face turned deathly pale, and her hands began to tremble uncontrollably. She nearly dropped her phone.
"What's going on?"
"How could this be happening?"
Panic and fear filled her chest. She instinctively wanted to call Hospital Director Wang to discuss what to do.
Her fingers fumbled as she searched her contact list. She tapped the wrong name a few times before finally hitting the correct number and dialing.
But all she got was the cold, repetitive busy tone.
Unwilling to give up, she tried several more times. Still, no one answered.
By this time, every filthy detail had already been exposed online.
Everything about her plot to frame Katherine, every dirty trick she used, and even how she secured an overseas training slot through shady means—was all uncovered and laid bare for the world to see.
Piece by piece, it was all dragged into the light, open for judgment.
Shanshan was overwhelmed with anxiety, pacing back and forth like an ant on a hot pan. She kept mumbling curses under her breath.
Just as she was waiting desperately for Director Wang to return her call, her phone suddenly rang.
Startled, she grabbed it. It was Secretary Chen from the director's office at Xiehe Hospital.
Shanshan took a deep breath, trying hard to calm her emotions. She forced her voice to sound steady before answering the call. "Hello?"
"This is Secretary Chen, from the office of the hospital director. Is this Dr. Shanshan?"
"Yes, speaking."
"Please come to the director's conference room immediately. We need to speak with you."
Shanshan's heart dropped. A wave of dread surged inside her.
She knew this moment was bound to come. But no matter what, she had no intention of admitting to anything.
At the same time, Katherine also received a call from Joshua.
She had already seen the news earlier that morning. Along with the shock came a sense of relief—finally, the truth had come to light.
Both of them knew that public opinion had now taken a sharp turn. The situation was favorable, but extremely delicate. Any wrong move could cause new complications.
They discussed their next steps—how to strike while the iron was hot to ensure the perpetrators were punished, while also stabilizing the narrative to prevent further chaos.
As soon as Katherine ended the call with Joshua, she got a call from the hospital.
"Dr. Katherine, please come to the director's conference room. We need to speak with you about something."
She knew this was going to be another verbal battle. "Alright, I'm on my way."
She pulled her resignation letter from the drawer in her study, placed it in her bag, then changed into a sharp, professional outfit. After applying some light makeup, she headed out.
Last night, Vivi lost track of Katherine and didn't sleep a wink. When she saw the news leaks online, her anger boiled over.
"How useless can they be? Such a small task, and they still messed it up. They even got found out. Completely incompetent."
She couldn't believe Katherine could uncover so much on her own.
Who was helping her behind the scenes?
At that moment, Madam Wan pushed the door open and entered.
"Vivi, did you see the news leaks?"
"Katherine was actually innocent. If she gets her job back, how are we going to push her into marriage?"
"Think fast. Is there any way to keep her from returning to the hospital?"
Vivi frowned. "Mom, I don't have any solid ideas yet. I don't know anyone at the hospital."
"Let's wait and see what happens."
Vivi had even hired a private investigator but couldn't dig up a single piece of dirt on Katherine. It was driving her mad.
Shanshan stood outside the conference room, her fingertips trembling. The moment she knocked on the door, it felt like a mountain of pressure slammed into her chest.
A voice filled with anger came from inside. It sounded like an undeniable summons. She took a deep breath and forced herself to open the door.
As soon as she stepped in, the heavy atmosphere inside the conference room felt like icy air pressing against her skin. Her hands and feet went cold.
She scanned the room quickly and saw Hospital Director Wang looking completely disheveled.
The usually confident and spirited department director now had messy hair, a wrinkled shirt, and bloodshot eyes. He sat slumped in a chair like a rooster defeated in battle.
Seeing this, Shanshan's heart skipped a beat. Something bad had definitely happened.
She forced herself to stay calm and walked up to the hospital director. Leaning forward slightly, she gave a respectful bow and pulled a stiff smile. "Director, may I ask what this is about?"
The director's face was cold and expressionless, as if covered in a layer of ice. He suddenly spoke.
"Dr. Shanshan, haven't you seen the news?"
The question dropped lightly, but it hit her like a hammer.
She knew exactly what he meant, but she pretended to be clueless. Her eyes widened with innocence, her voice sincere as she gently shook her head. "Director, I really don't know what this is about. Please explain."
The director nodded and signaled to Secretary Chen. His face was stern. "Secretary Chen, play the online video and audio for Dr. Shanshan, so she can understand what this is about."
Secretary Chen quickly opened the file on the computer. Soon, the speakers in the room began to play a recording of Shanshan's flirty voice. Every word was crystal clear.
"Director Wang, looks like Katherine won't be coming back this time. All those medical records are gone. Even if she wants to investigate, she has nothing."
"And that patient? He's already discharged and recovered. Katherine won't be able to find him."
"Shanshan is smart. If it weren't for your idea to use that kind of drug, everything wouldn't have gone so smoothly."
…
The words in the recording echoed through the silent conference room like sharp thorns, stabbing everyone's ears.
Shanshan's face turned pale, but she quickly collected herself. Before the recording could finish, she interrupted.
"Director, I've been framed. That's not my voice in the recording."
"It's clearly fake. Someone edited and pieced that together on purpose."