The actions of the city guardian team were like a stone thrown into the thick night, which caused a few ripples before quickly returning to calm. They originally thought that silence was the best protection, but they didn't know that their silent efforts would become the target of others' attacks.

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen led the team, shuttling through every corner of the city. They cleaned up the piles of garbage, unblocked the blocked drainage pipes, and even helped lost children find their families. Sweat soaked their clothes, and fatigue crept up their brows, but they never stopped.

However, their efforts have not been recognized by everyone. Some citizens scoffed at their actions, thinking they were just putting on a show and wasting taxpayers' money. There are more and more negative comments about the City Guardian team on the Internet, and some people even launched a boycott campaign, demanding the disbanding of this "flashy" organization.

"Look at them, pretending to do these meaningless things, it's ridiculous!" A man passing by pointed at the city guardians who were cleaning up the garbage, his tone full of disdain.

"That's right, they are the guardians of the city. I think they are just a bunch of idle people who have nothing better to do!" another woman echoed.

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen have heard similar mocking voices countless times. At first, they felt angry and wronged, but gradually, they also understood that in this world, there are always some people who are used to speculating about others with malice.

"Don't pay attention to them, just do our own thing." Xiao Yichen patted Chu Mengmeng on the shoulder and comforted her softly.

However, things were not as simple as they imagined. Xiao Yifeng, the enemy hiding in the dark, keenly seized this opportunity. He used the Internet platform to spread all kinds of rumors and false information, portraying the City Guardian team as a group of liars who were seeking fame and reputation and deceiving the world.

For a time, the image of the City Guardian team plummeted and became the target of public criticism. People began to doubt their motives, question their abilities, and some even linked them to evil forces.

Facing overwhelming doubts and abuse, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen felt unprecedented pressure. Their beliefs began to waver, and their hearts were filled with confusion.

Are they really wrong? Is their persistence really meaningless?

Facing the influx of doubts and abuse, Chu Mengmeng took a deep breath and tried to calm her surging emotions. She clenched the broom in her hand, and her knuckles turned slightly white due to the force. Not far away, Xiao Yichen was silently cleaning the dirty graffiti on the wall, and a layer of haze shrouded his handsome brows.

"Yi Chen, are we really wrong?" Chu Mengmeng walked to his side and asked in a low voice, with a barely perceptible tremor in her tone.

Xiao Yichen stopped what he was doing and turned to look at her, his deep eyes flashing with determination. "Mengmeng, everything we do is to protect this city and the people we love. Is that wrong?"

Chu Mengmeng was stunned for a moment, then her eyes became firm, "Yes, we are not wrong! But how can we make everyone understand our intentions?"

"Time will tell." Xiao Yichen's tone was calm but full of strength. "We just need to persevere and prove it to them with our actions."

At the same time, Su Mubai and Lin Wan'er were also busy investigating Xiao Yifeng's conspiracy. They visited many citizens who were affected by online public opinion, trying to find the key clues.

"I don't know what's wrong with me. I used to think that the City Guardians were pretty good, but when I saw those comments online recently, I inexplicably felt disgusted and resentful." A middle-aged woman said in confusion.

"Me too. It's like my mind is controlled by something and I can't control my emotions at all." Another young man expressed the same confusion.

Su Mubai and Lin Wan'er looked at each other, and saw solemnity in each other's eyes. All signs showed that Xiao Yifeng seemed to be using a new type of dark power to influence people's thinking and emotions, thereby achieving the purpose of manipulating public opinion.

"It seems that we must find a way to crack this dark power as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous." Lin Wan'er said in a heavy tone.

"But what exactly is this power? And how can we break it?" Su Mubai frowned and fell into deep thought.

The preparations for the press conference were proceeding in an orderly manner. Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen stood backstage at the press conference hall, watching the busy figures of the staff, their hearts filled with anticipation and anxiety.

"Mengmeng, are you ready?" Xiao Yichen walked to Chu Mengmeng and asked softly.

"Yeah." Chu Mengmeng took a deep breath and tried to calm the surging emotions in her heart, "I'm ready."

At the press conference, dozens of media reporters had set up their cameras and flashlights, illuminating the entire venue like daylight.

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen walked up to the podium side by side, facing countless pairs of eyes in the audience, and began their speeches.

"Hello, media friends, citizen friends! We are the city guardian team." Chu Mengmeng's voice was clear and firm, echoing throughout the venue.

"Recently, there have been a lot of negative comments about our City Guardian team on the Internet. We understand this, but we are also very sad." Xiao Yichen took over the conversation, his tone calm and powerful, "We are holding this press conference today to take this opportunity to explain to everyone that everything we do is to protect this city and the people we love."

Next, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen detailed their plan and showed some evidence that Xiao Yifeng had been secretly manipulating public opinion in an attempt to discredit the City Guardian team in order to achieve his ulterior motives.

"We have reason to believe that Xiao Yifeng is using a new type of dark power to influence people's thinking and emotions, trying to drag this city into the abyss!" Chu Mengmeng's voice was full of anger and worry, "We will never allow this to happen!"

"Our city guardian team will do everything we can to stop Xiao Yifeng's conspiracy and protect the peace and tranquility of this city!" Xiao Yichen said firmly.

After the press conference, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen walked out of the venue, only to find that what was waiting for them was not understanding and support, but even more intense questioning and abuse.

"It sounds better when spoken than sung! Who knows if you are acting?"

"Where's the evidence? Show me the evidence!"

"I think you are just guilty and want to clear yourselves in this way!"

……

Facing the overwhelming doubts and abuse, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen felt extremely depressed. They knew that the battle had just begun and the road ahead was still long and full of thorns and challenges.

However, they will not give up, because they always have hope and faith in their hearts. They believe that justice will eventually defeat evil, and light will eventually dispel darkness!

After the press conference, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen returned to the base of the City Guardian team. The base is located in a secluded mountain villa on the outskirts of the city. The surrounding environment is quiet, in sharp contrast to the bustling city.

As soon as he entered the door, Su Mubai came up to him, with an expression of worry that he couldn't hide: "Mengmeng, Yichen, how are you? Is the situation outside okay?"

Chu Mengmeng forced a smile: "Not very optimistic, those negative comments are still fermenting, it seems that Xiao Yifeng has been prepared."

Xiao Yichen looked solemn, and handed the tablet computer in his hand to Su Mubai: "Look for yourself, the public opinion on the Internet has been controlled by him, and it is useless to say anything now."

Su Mubai took the tablet and quickly browsed the news and comments. The headlines of major websites were dominated by sensational headlines such as "The City Guardian team is suspected of fraud" and "Shocking scam! The truth behind City Guardian". The comment section was full of insults and doubts, and there was almost no support.

"How could this happen?" Su Mubai muttered to himself in disbelief, "We have clearly published the evidence, why do people still not believe it?"

Lin Wan'er came over, patted Su Mubai's shoulder gently, and comforted him: "Don't be discouraged, the truth will eventually come out. What we have to do now is to continue working hard and prove ourselves with our actions."

However, Lin Wan'er's words did not make Su Mubai feel relieved, but even more heavy. She raised her head and looked at everyone present, with a hint of confusion in her tone: "But can we really succeed? Is everything we do really meaningful?"

Su Mubai's question was also the common question in the minds of other city guardians. They had put in countless sweat and effort to protect the city, and even sacrificed their lives, but in return they were questioned, ridiculed and abused.

"Are we really wrong?" whispered a young member of the City Guardians, his tone filled with frustration and despair.

His words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples. The members of the City Guardian team began to discuss privately whether their actions were really meaningful, and some even proposed giving up.

A feeling of uneasiness spread among the city guardian team...

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