Liu Lu sat in front of the floor-to-ceiling window. The night was deep, and the city lights were like scattered stars.

But she had no time to appreciate the beautiful scenery; she was clutching the message she had just received, which clearly read "encirclement and suppression."

A chill ran from her feet to the top of her head; she knew that the severity of this crisis far exceeded any previous one.

She got up and walked to her desk, spreading out the group's various data and documents.

Every report, every number, felt like a needle pricking her nerves.

Sales are declining, market share is being eroded, and competitors are closing in...

All signs point to an impending storm.

The immense pressure loomed over her like a dark cloud, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.

"We must contact Chairman Zhao as soon as possible." Liu Lu picked up her phone and dialed Chairman Zhao's number.

"Chairman Zhao, you've seen the situation yourself. This time they came prepared and they're coming with great force!" Liu Lu said solemnly.

Chairman Zhao's calm voice came from the other end of the phone: "President Liu, I understand your situation, and I am willing to do my best to help. However, their alliance this time should not be underestimated, and we must act cautiously."

"Be cautious? If we continue to be cautious, we'll only be waiting to be killed!" Liu Lu's tone was tinged with anxiety. "I think we should take the initiative and catch them off guard!"

"Take the initiative? Mr. Liu, have you considered that if we act rashly, we might be playing right into their hands?" Chairman Zhao disagreed. "I believe the most important thing right now is to solidify our defenses, preserve our strength, and wait for the right opportunity."

“But…” Liu Lu wanted to argue, but was interrupted by Chairman Zhao.

"Mr. Liu, I know you're anxious, but it's precisely in times like these that we need to stay calm. We must devise a foolproof plan to ensure..."

Just as the two were arguing, an encrypted message quietly appeared on Liu Lu's phone, with the word "urgent" flashing in bright red on the screen.

Her face darkened as she quickly scanned the information: the subsidiary, Xingyao Technology, had been subjected to a hostile takeover attempt by a fierce and ruthless competitor.

Liu Lu's heart clenched. Although Xingyao Technology was not large in scale, it was a key part of the group's future strategic layout and must not fall into the hands of others!

"Chairman Zhao, we don't have time to argue!" Liu Lu said urgently. "Xingyao Technology is being hostilely acquired. The other party is clearly well-prepared; this is the first step in their encirclement and suppression!"

Chairman Zhao also realized the seriousness of the situation: "I understand. I will contact my legal team immediately to see what kind of help we can provide."

Liu Lu hung up the phone and immediately convened an emergency meeting with Secretary Chen and the company's senior management.

The atmosphere in the conference room was tense, and everyone felt a sense of impending doom.

"Secretary Chen, contact President Qian immediately and tell him I have something important to discuss with him," Liu Lu calmly instructed.

Mr. Qian, the CEO of an emerging technology company, is decisive and highly respected in the industry. Gaining his support would undoubtedly increase our chances of fighting against the mysterious forces.

Meanwhile, the employees of Xingyao Technology are in dire straits.

The other party is aggressively acquiring shares at prices several times higher than the market price, and some weak-willed shareholders have begun to waver.

The company was in a state of panic, and many employees even submitted their resignations.

When Liu Bei came home from school, she saw Liu Lu with a furrowed brow and a tired look on her face. She obediently walked to her side and gently took her hand: "Mom, don't worry too much. We will definitely get through this, just like before."

Looking into her daughter's innocent eyes, Liu Lu felt a surge of warmth in her heart.

She took a deep breath and hugged her daughter tightly: "Beibei, don't worry, Mom will definitely protect you and our family."

It was late at night, but the light in Liu Lu's office was still on.

Secretary Chen pushed open the door and came in, holding a document in his hand: "President Liu, President Qian has agreed to cooperate with us. This is the cooperation agreement he has drafted."

Liu Lu took the document, carefully read through it, and a smile gradually appeared on her face.

Just then, the phone rang suddenly. Secretary Chen answered it, his face changing drastically: "What? Professor Sun...the plane crashed?!" Liu Lu looked up abruptly...

Liu Lu forced herself to hold back her grief and hung up the phone.

Professor Sun's unexpected passing is undoubtedly a heavy blow, but the strategic plans he left behind remain the key to turning the tide.

Liu Lu took a deep breath, wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and said firmly to Secretary Chen, "Pass the notice down: the meeting will proceed as scheduled! We cannot let Professor Sun's hard work go to waste!"

The atmosphere in the meeting room was heavy.

Chairman Zhao, General Manager Qian, and other senior executives were all present, and each of them had a look of worry on their faces.

Liu Lu explained Professor Sun's strategic plan in detail and encouraged everyone to speak up and brainstorm.

Mr. Qian was the first to speak, saying, "Mr. Liu, I fully support your decision! All the resources under my command can be mobilized to fully cooperate with this operation." Chairman Zhao followed suit, saying, "Although I still have some questions about this plan, there is no time to hesitate now. We must unite and face the challenges together!"

With everyone's joint efforts, the strategic plan was continuously improved and gradually took shape.

Instructions were issued from the conference room and transmitted to various departments of the group, and the entire group began to operate at high speed like a sophisticated machine.

At the same time, Liu Lu secretly contacted other allies, requesting their support.

Just as Liu Lu and her team were making intensive preparations for a counterattack, their opponents' actions became increasingly rampant.

They not only intensified their acquisition efforts against Xingyao Technology, but also began spreading various rumors in an attempt to damage the reputation of Liu Lu Group.

For a time, Liu Lu Group was caught in a predicament of internal and external troubles.

Liu Bei felt heartbroken seeing her mother, who left early and returned late every day, exhausted.

She quietly prepared dinner for her mother and brought her a glass of hot milk: "Mom, you've worked hard, get some rest." Looking at her daughter's thoughtfulness, Liu Lu felt a surge of strength in her heart.

She gently stroked her daughter's hair and said softly, "Beibei, don't worry, Mommy will definitely win!"

Late at night, Liu Lu's office was still brightly lit.

She stood by the window, gazing down at the city's night view, her eyes firm and deep.

Secretary Chen knocked gently on the door and entered: "President Liu, everything is ready, awaiting your orders." Liu Lu turned around, a confident smile playing on her lips: "Good, pass the word down, begin the operation!"

Suddenly, a rapid telephone ring broke the silence of the office.

Secretary Chen answered the phone, her face changing drastically: "President Liu, something terrible has happened..." A terrified voice came from the other end of the line: "Xingyao Technology... has been..."