Upon hearing the affirmative reply, Lin Yaozu felt a chill run down his spine.

He tried to straighten his back, making himself look more like a successful "overseas returnee investor".

But in reality, his heart was pounding like a frightened deer, almost leaping out of his throat.

"Mr. Li, look, this is the detailed plan for our 'Green Energy Future' project."

Lin Yaozu handed over a beautifully bound document with both hands, but his voice trembled slightly.

He stole a glance at the middle-aged man sitting in the boss's chair. He saw that the man had a smile on his face and deep eyes, and seemed to believe everything he said.

How long has it been since he felt trusted and respected?

If it weren't for that damn Lin Fan!

He went from being a high-ranking "General Manager Lin" to a pariah, hated by everyone.

Those who once fawned over him now avoid him like the plague.

"Okay, okay, Mr. Li, please have a seat."

The boss took the documents and gestured for Lin Yaozu to sit down on the leather sofa opposite him.

He opened the document and browsed through it carefully.

Lin Yaozu was restless, feeling like he had nails stuck in his buttocks, unable to sit still no matter what he did.

He dared not look his boss in the eye, his gaze shifting unsteadily.

I glance at the abstract paintings hanging on the wall for a moment, then look at the tall buildings outside the window.

He tried hard to recall the phrases that Mr. Liu had taught him.

Those "wonderful" lies about new energy, future trends, and high returns.

"We have conducted several trials of this project abroad and achieved very good results."

We possess the most advanced technology, the most professional team, and the most…

Lin Yaozu recited mechanically, his voice growing softer and softer, increasingly lacking confidence.

He felt like a clown, wearing an ill-fitting costume, performing clumsy tricks on stage.

"Mr. Li, you may not know this, but new energy is the future direction of development and a key industry supported by the country."

Our project will not only bring huge economic benefits, but also make contributions to society…

Lin Yaozu's voice grew increasingly hoarse.

He felt as if his throat was blocked by a wad of cotton, and he could barely speak.

He thought of his father, the man who had devoted himself to the Lin Group with all his heart and soul.

If he knew that his son was now engaged in such fraudulent and deceptive activities, what would he think?

"Mr. Li, actually...actually..."

Lin Yaozu's lips trembled.

However, the words were on the tip of his tongue, but he swallowed them back down.

He recalled the menacing faces in the "Black Gold" casino, Brother Dao's cold dagger, and the scenes of being tortured to the point of near death.

Fear, like an invisible hand, gripped his throat tightly.

"Actually, our project has another major advantage, which is..."

Lin Yaozu forced himself to finish saying those disgusting things.

“We have received strong support from the government and enjoy various preferential policies, so the risk is almost zero.”

He lowered his head, not daring to look at his boss's reaction.

Time passed by, second by second.

The office was eerily quiet.

Lin Yaozu's heart sank little by little.

He knew he was finished.

The boss didn't say anything, but silently flipped through the documents, occasionally making circles and dots on them with his pen.

Lin Yaozu's gaze fell on the document in his boss's hand.

It was something he had spent several days meticulously "making" according to Mr. Liu's requirements.

It's full of false data, exaggerated claims, and flawed logic.

He didn't know if this document could fool his boss.

"Mr. Li, do you have any questions about the source of funding for this project?"

The boss suddenly spoke, his tone calm and devoid of any emotion.

Lin Yaozu's heart skipped a beat.

He tried to remain calm and said, "Our funds mainly come from overseas investment funds, as well as support from some private investors."

"Oh? Is that so?" The boss looked up at Lin Yaozu, his eyes piercing.

"As far as I know, overseas investment funds are very strict in their review of projects. They would not easily invest 100 million without conducting sufficient investigation."

Cold sweat began to bead on Lin Yaozu's forehead.

He stammered, "This...this...of course, we have already passed their review."

"Is that so?" A barely perceptible sneer appeared on the boss's lips.

"But I've heard that recently some scammers have been impersonating overseas investors and using fake projects to commit fraud."

Lin Yaozu's face turned deathly pale instantly.

He knew he had been exposed.

"Mr. Li, what... what are you saying? I... I don't understand." He was still making a last-ditch effort.

"Don't you understand?" The boss threw the document on the table. "This document is full of loopholes. Do you think I can't see them?"

He stood up, walked up to Lin Yaozu, and looked down at him.

"You are not Li Ming at all, nor are you an overseas investor. You are a fraud!"

The boss's voice was cold and stern.

Lin Yaozu slumped onto the sofa, trembling all over, as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

"Mr. Li... I..." He wanted to explain, to beg for mercy, but he couldn't say anything.

"What else do you have to say?" the boss asked coldly.

"Someone come here!" the boss shouted.

The office door was pushed open.

Several security guards in uniform walked in.

"Take him away and hand him over to the police!" the boss said, pointing at Lin Yaozu.

The security guards walked up to Lin Yaozu, grabbed him without saying a word, and started to walk him out.

Inside the office, the boss picked up the phone and dialed a number.

"Hey, Lao Zhang, it's me."

"I caught a scammer here, who was impersonating an overseas investor and trying to cheat me out of my money."

"Yes, yes, I've already called the police."

"You should also be careful over there, there are a lot of scams like this lately."

"Okay, okay, I understand."

After hanging up the phone, the boss let out a long sigh of relief.

Shortly after the boss hung up the phone, the security guard who had just escorted Lin Yaozu out ran back in a panic.

"Boss, something terrible has happened! That man had an accomplice, and his accomplice rescued him."

"What? Useless trash!"

The boss was furious and spat out a mouthful of saliva.

"What is that?!"

"Tell the front desk not to let any shady characters in from now on!"

"yes."