The city skyline outside the floor-to-ceiling windows was as dazzling as a galaxy, but it couldn't illuminate Liu Lu's furrowed brows.

The clamor of the celebration banquet still seemed to linger in my ears. Chairman Zhao's praise and President Qian's overtures all felt distant and unreal, as if separated by a thin mist.

The heavy stacks of group reports on her desk, like small mountains, made it hard for Liu Lu to breathe.

Deepen existing business?

A stable approach, however, also means slow growth, like an old ox pulling a broken cart, making it difficult to gain a foothold in the ever-changing business world.

Developing new business?

It is extremely risky, yet it holds infinite possibilities. It is like walking on a tightrope; a slight misstep could send you tumbling into the abyss.

"Knock, knock, knock," the sound of knocking broke the silence of the office.

Consultant Lin, Manager Zhang, and Researcher Li filed in, their faces showing a hint of solemnity.

"Mr. Liu, regarding the group's future development direction, we..." Consultant Lin spoke first, adjusting his gold-rimmed glasses, "I believe that focusing on the existing market is more prudent. Currently, the group's several projects are operating well, and profits are relatively stable. Entering new fields rashly would be too risky."

“Consultant Lin, times are changing, and the market is evolving,” Manager Zhang retorted before Consultant Lin could finish speaking, habitually pushing up a non-existent frame of glasses. “Staying put on our current business is tantamount to sitting and waiting for death! New fields may be riskier, but the returns are also higher. We should seize the opportunity and take the lead!”

Researcher Li adjusted his glasses and said cautiously, "Both of you have valid points. The new business does indeed have huge potential, but the risks are also difficult to predict. I think we can conduct a small-scale trial first, collect market data, and then make a decision."

The atmosphere in the meeting room gradually became tense, with Consultant Lin and Manager Zhang each sticking to their own version of events and arguing endlessly.

Liu Lu sat in the main seat, her fingers lightly tapping the table, one tap after another, the crisp sound particularly clear in the quiet office.

Her heart was in turmoil, with two choices constantly clashing in her mind, making it difficult for her to decide.

"Knock knock knock," another knocking sound rang out.

Liu Lu looked up, and her secretary pushed open the door and entered. "Ms. Liu, reporter Wang would like to conduct an exclusive interview about your recent successful cases."

Liu Lu took a deep breath and said slowly, "Let her in."

After Wang, the reporter, sat down, he asked directly, "President Liu, how did you lead the group to achieve such brilliant success in just a few years?" Liu Lu smiled faintly and was about to speak when her phone suddenly vibrated.

She glanced at it, her expression changing slightly.

The message came from my assistant: a competitor is spreading rumors that the group is in chaos and on the verge of collapse.

At the same time, the stock price chart on the big screen also began to decline slightly, and the originally rising curve showed a slightly unsettling fluctuation.

The atmosphere in the meeting room grew even more tense, and the argument between Consultant Lin and Manager Zhang gradually subsided, replaced by a stifling silence.

Liu Lu frowned, her fingers gripping her phone tightly until her knuckles turned white.

Just then, the meeting room door was gently pushed open, and a clear voice broke the silence: "Mom, may I come in?" It was Liu Lu's daughter, Liu Bei.

Everyone was taken aback, as Liu Bei rarely appeared at such formal occasions.

She was wearing a pink dress, with two cute ponytails, and her big eyes blinked as she curiously looked at everyone present.

"Honey, what brings you here?" Liu Lu forced a smile, trying to hide her inner anxiety.

“Mom, I heard you talking about the company,” Liu Bei said in her childish voice as she walked over to Liu Lu. “I think we can combine our current products with new technologies. This way, we can leverage our existing strengths and explore new markets!”

Everyone present was stunned, including Liu Lu.

This seemingly naive idea, however, was like a bolt of lightning, piercing the gloom in the meeting room.

Looking into her daughter's innocent eyes, Liu Lu's tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed, and a glimmer of light flashed in her eyes.

“Baby, you…” Liu Lu was about to speak when Liu Bei interrupted her.

“Mom, I know this might be difficult,” Liu Bei said earnestly, “but I believe you can do it!”

Looking at her daughter, Liu Lu felt a surge of inexplicable strength.

She took a deep breath, slowly stood up, and her gaze swept firmly over everyone present...

“Consultant Lin, Manager Zhang,” Liu Lu’s voice was steady and firm, “arrange a meeting of all senior executives immediately…”

Liu Lu took a deep breath, her eyes gleaming: "Convene a full senior management meeting immediately! Consultant Lin, you're in charge of integrating existing resources; Manager Zhang, you're in charge of market research and promotion; Researcher Li, the technical breakthroughs are your responsibility! Meeting adjourned!" Upon receiving the order, everyone acted swiftly and efficiently, like a well-trained army, ready to meet new challenges at any moment.

The competitors were waiting to see them fail, but they were all dumbfounded to find that Liu Lu's Group not only did not panic, but also reacted quickly.

"President Liu's reaction speed is absolutely amazing!" "It seems we all underestimated her!"

After get off work, Liu Lu held Liu Bei's little hand and walked home, the setting sun casting long shadows of them.

"Baby, you really helped Mommy a lot today!" Liu Lu gently stroked Liu Bei's hair. "You are Mommy's little lucky star!" Liu Bei smiled sweetly, rubbing her little face against Liu Lu's arm like a spoiled kitten.

Passersby cast envious glances, praising the beauty of the mother and daughter.

After the new plan was launched, the entire group was full of enthusiasm.

However, new business areas are like an unexplored jungle, full of unknown challenges.

Technical challenges, market competition, talent pool...

One problem after another arose, like mountains standing in the way of Liu Lu.

"President Liu, the core technology of the new product has encountered a bottleneck..." Researcher Li rushed into the office, covered in sweat and pale-faced.

Liu Lu suddenly stood up, walked to the window, and gazed at the flashing neon lights in the distance, her eyes deep and resolute...

"Notify all technical staff that we will be working through the night tonight!"