In the dimly lit office, only the faint light from the computer screen illuminated Liu Lu's tired face.

The surveillance footage flashed by frame by frame, but the clues were like a tangled mess, leaving no clue whatsoever.

The data reports from various departments flew through her hands, but they were like cold, numerical games, mocking her powerlessness.

"How could this happen..." Liu Lu rubbed her throbbing temples and muttered to herself.

Her intuition told her that a deeper conspiracy was hidden behind the data anomalies.

Over the course of several days, Liu Lu visited almost all relevant departments, from the production workshop to the technical department, from the finance department to the logistics team. Everyone greeted her with a smile, but they were evasive and seemed to be deliberately hiding something.

"Director Liu, you've worked so hard these past few days, worrying so much about the data." Li Ming, the head of the technical department, handed him a cup of tea with a concerned look. "Actually, I think it might be a system problem. After all, we recently updated the version, so some minor glitches are inevitable."

Liu Lu took the teacup, but her eyes were fixed on Li Ming. She keenly noticed that Li Ming's eyes were flickering and his smile contained a hint of tension that was not easily detected.

"Manager Li, you've been working a lot of overtime lately, haven't you?"

Li Ming paused for a moment, then laughed and said, "Yes, there's a lot to do with the new version being released."

Liu Lu didn't press further, but simply took a sip of tea, feeling even more certain that Li Ming was up to something.

Over the next few days, Liu Lu focused her investigation on Li Ming.

She carefully studied the project that Li Ming was in charge of and found that some of the data had obvious anomalies, and these anomalies were closely related to the implementation progress of the new plan.

However, when Liu Lu attempted to investigate further, she encountered numerous obstacles.

Many people in the factory had a good relationship with Li Ming, and they all stood up for him. Some even hinted to Liu Lu not to cause trouble.

In Director Wang's office, Liu Lu reported her investigation results to Director Wang.

"Director Wang, I suspect that Li Ming is secretly manipulating data to obstruct the implementation of the new plan."

Factory Director Wang pondered for a moment and said, "Xiao Liu, I know you are a conscientious and responsible worker, but this matter is of utmost importance. Without solid evidence, we cannot draw any conclusions lightly."

“But…” Liu Lu wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Director Wang, “How about this, you go back and rest first, I will consider this matter carefully.”

As Liu Lu walked out of Director Wang's office, she felt utterly powerless.

She knew that Li Ming had deep roots in the factory, and it wouldn't be easy to bring him down.

Just then, Liu Lu's phone rang.

The screen displayed the name of her daughter, Liu Bei.

"Mom, when are you coming back? I miss you..." Liu Bei's soft voice came from the other end of the phone.

“Baby, Mommy will be back soon…” Liu Luqiang mustered her spirits and gently comforted her daughter.

"Mom, the teacher told us a story today..." Liu Bei's voice was full of excitement, "She said..."

Liu Lu suddenly stopped, a glint of light flashing in her eyes...

"Wait, honey, say it again, what story did the teacher tell?" Liu Bei's clear voice rang out on the other end of the phone, recounting the story of the tortoise and the hare that the teacher had told today, emphasizing that although the tortoise was slow, it persevered and ultimately won.

Hearing her daughter's innocent voice, Liu Lu suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

Yes, she is like that tortoise now. Although she is struggling, as long as she perseveres, she will definitely find the truth!

She no longer insisted on directly confronting Li Ming, but instead turned her attention to the insignificant little people around Li Ming.

She began to frequently appear in various corners of the factory, chatting with the workers, learning about their work, and caring about their daily lives.

She no longer appeared as a high and mighty director, but as a friend, listening to their voices.

Gradually, Liu Lu discovered that although Li Ming appeared kind and approachable on the surface, he often treated his subordinates with disrespect and even withheld workers' bonuses in private.

Some workers had long harbored resentment towards Li Ming, but dared not speak out.

Liu Lu seized this opportunity to secretly collect evidence of Li Ming's illegal operations.

She discovered that Li Ming was using his position to secretly sell substandard products to other factories, making huge profits from it.

She also discovered that Li Ming deliberately created data chaos during the implementation of the new plan in order to hinder its progress, because he was worried that the new plan would affect his personal interests.

One night, Liu Lu was working overtime until late when she suddenly heard a series of soft voices outside her office.

She quietly walked to the door and saw Li Ming and his assistant standing furtively in the corridor through the crack in the door, each holding a USB drive.

"Remember, you must completely delete all this data, leaving no trace!" Li Ming said in a low voice.

"Don't worry, Manager Li, don't you trust me to handle things?" the assistant replied, bowing and scraping.

Liu Lu's heart skipped a beat. She realized that this USB drive might contain crucial evidence!

She held her breath, quietly took out her phone, and recorded their conversation.

The next morning, Liu Lu handed the recording to Factory Director Wang.

After listening to the recording, Director Wang's face turned ashen, and he immediately ordered an investigation into Li Ming.

The investigation results came out quickly. Li Ming's crimes were exposed one by one. He was fired from the factory and handed over to the judicial authorities for processing.

Liu Lu finally uncovered the mastermind behind the obstruction, and the implementation of the new plan proceeded smoothly.

Just then, Liu Lu's phone rang again, displaying an unfamiliar number on the screen...

"Hello?" A deep voice came from the other end of the phone: "Director Liu, congratulations, your methods are truly brilliant."

Liu Lu felt a chill run down her spine. She couldn't tell who the other person was, but the strong malice in their tone sent shivers down her spine.

"Who are you?"

"Who I am is not important. What's important is that you'd better be careful and don't think that you're all set just because you won once." After saying that, the other party hung up the phone.

Liu Lu held her phone, her brows furrowed.

She sensed that this was just the calm before the storm, and that greater challenges lay ahead.

But she did not back down; instead, she became even more determined.

The next day, at a general staff meeting, Liu Lu publicly played the recording of the conversation between Li Ming and his assistant, and presented other evidence she had collected.

Li Ming's face turned pale and he trembled all over. He never expected that his carefully planned conspiracy would be seen through by Liu Lu.

After hearing Liu Lu's account, Director Wang slammed his fist on the table in anger: "Li Ming, you have disappointed me greatly! How could you do such a thing!" He immediately announced the removal of Li Ming from all his posts and handed him over to the judicial authorities for processing.

The room erupted in uproar. Everyone admired Liu Lu's wisdom and decisiveness, and was outraged by Li Ming's despicable behavior.

With the mastermind behind the scenes being exposed, the data returned to normal, and the factory's efficiency began to gradually improve.

Liu Lu's reform plan was able to proceed smoothly, and all the measures she proposed achieved remarkable results.

The factory's production efficiency has increased significantly, product quality has improved markedly, and orders have continued to increase, presenting a thriving scene throughout the factory.

One afternoon, Liu Lu was checking the latest production data in her office when someone suddenly knocked on the door.

"Please come in."

The door opened, and a man in a suit walked in.

With a smile, he handed Liu Lu a business card: "Director Liu, hello, I am a representative of a certain group. We are very interested in your innovation plan..." Liu Lu's innovation plan swept through the entire industry like a spring breeze. Other factories sent people to learn from her, and Liu Lu became a star in the industry and the pride of the factories.

Her confident smile became even brighter, and her steps even lighter, as if she were walking on a road strewn with flowers.

However, beneath the flowers, thorns grow in abundance.

A competitor called "Hongda" was filled with jealousy and fear over the rise of Liu Lu's factory.

Mr. Zhao, the boss of Hongda, a short, stout man with a sinister look in his eyes, slammed the wine glass in his hand to the ground.

"How dare you! A run-down factory steal my business!"

General Manager Zhao convened the company's senior management and secretly plotted to maliciously suppress Liu Lu's factory.

He gave a sinister smile. "I'll show them what happens when you offend me!"

The news spread like wildfire, quickly reaching Liu Lu's ears.

She didn't panic; instead, a playful smile appeared on her face. "Want to play? I'm all for you."

Liu Lu began to respond proactively. On the one hand, she strengthened the factory's internal management, improved product quality and production efficiency; on the other hand, she actively expanded the market and sought new partners.

She was like a strategist, calmly planning each battle.

Meanwhile, President Zhao's conspiracy began to be implemented.

He first maliciously spread rumors to discredit the quality of Liu Lu's factory's products, and then began dumping them at low prices in an attempt to disrupt market order.

Liu Lu did not sit idly by. She quickly launched a counterattack, publicly clarifying the rumors on the one hand and launching more competitive products on the other, thus engaging in a direct confrontation with HTC.

In a short time, the market was in turmoil, and the air was thick with tension.

Just as the two sides were locked in fierce combat, Liu Lu suddenly received a mysterious phone call.

A strange voice came from the other end of the phone, "Director Liu, it's been a long time."

Liu Lu's heart skipped a beat. That voice... "Who are you?"

"Heh, who I am is not important. What's important is that I know all your secrets." The other person's voice carried a hint of sinister laughter.

Liu Lu gripped her phone tightly, a chill rising from the depths of her heart. "What do you want?"

"Don't be nervous, I just want to make a deal with you." The other party paused, then continued, "I know you've been in some trouble lately, and I can help you solve it, but you have to do me a favor in return..."

Liu Lu was silent for a moment, then asked, "What kind of help?"

“It’s very simple, as long as you…” The other person’s voice grew softer and softer until it became an almost inaudible whisper.

Liu Lu's face turned pale instantly. She slammed down the phone, and it slipped from her hand and fell to the ground with a dull thud.

"This is impossible..."