Fu Chen was flipping through the documents with a normal expression, and he was dismissive of the rumors from the outside world.

"Xu Zhao's company was investigated? Nonsense." He said with contempt, as if he had heard a joke.

The assistant stood aside, hesitant to speak.

"Anything else?" Fu Chen raised his eyes, his tone filled with a hint of impatience.

The assistant hesitated for a moment, then spoke up: "Mr. Fu, there are rumors out there that the financial regulatory authorities are indeed investigating Xu Zhao's company."

Fu Chen frowned slightly and put down the document: "It's just a rumor, not credible."

But a trace of doubt still quietly planted in his heart.

Late at night, Fu Chen sat alone in his study, stroking the screen of his mobile phone with his fingertips. On the screen was a photo of Xu Zhiru, with a sweet smile and innocent eyes.

"Zhiru..." He called softly, his tone gentle, yet with a barely perceptible hesitation.

At this moment, the phone vibrated and Ning Nanxue sent a message.

"Mr. Fu, the game has just begun, the best is yet to come."

Fu Chen's face darkened suddenly, and anger surged in his heart again: "Ning Nanxue, do you think you can threaten me like this?"

Ning Group, President's Office.

"Has the news been released?" Ning Nanxue asked.

Manager Song nodded: "It's an anonymous channel, so we can be sure that no one will find out about it."

"What's Fu Chen's reaction?"

"He may appear dismissive on the surface, but he's probably starting to get nervous inside," Manager Song said in a relaxed tone.

Ning Nanxue's lips curled up slightly: "The show is about to begin. Secretary Chen, it's his turn to appear."

Fu Group, President's Office.

Secretary Chen walked into the office cautiously: "Mr. Fu, there have been more and more rumors about Xu Zhao in the company recently."

Fu Chen's face was gloomy and his tone was unhappy: "Enough, don't say anymore."

Secretary Chen fell silent for a moment, then tentatively spoke again, "Mr. Fu, would you like to check Xu Zhao's financial situation? That would put everyone at ease."

Fu Chen suddenly raised his head, his eyes sharp: "Check Xu Zhao? What do you mean?"

Secretary Chen quickly waved his hands, looking terrified. "Mr. Fu misunderstood. I just think that for the sake of the company's reputation, we should conduct an internal investigation."

Fu Chen was silent for a moment, and finally nodded: "Investigate secretly, don't make it public."

Fu Group, Finance Department.

The auditor nervously handed Xu Zhao's company's financial report to Fu Chen.

Fu Chen took the report, flipped through it quickly, and his brows furrowed tighter and tighter.

"There's something wrong with these cash flows." He pointed at several anomalies in the report and spoke in a low voice.

"Mr. Fu, the flow of these funds... is indeed a bit suspicious." The auditor said cautiously.

Fu Chen suddenly raised his head, his eyes full of suspicion: "Ning Nanxue... is she behind this again?"

Hospital VIP ward.

Xu Zhiru nestled tenderly in Fu Chen's arms, her voice soft and gentle: "Ah Chen, are those rumors true? My brother..."

Fu Chen stroked her hair and comforted her gently: "Don't be afraid, Zhiru, I will take care of everything, you don't have to worry about anything."

Xu Zhiru's eyes flashed with a barely perceptible panic, but she quickly regained her softness: "A Chen, I believe you. You must believe Xiao Zhao. He won't do anything wrong."

Fu Chen said firmly, "Of course I believe you, and I also believe Xu Zhao. This matter must be Ning Nanxue's doing behind the scenes."

Fu Chen naturally knew what kind of person Xu Zhao was.

But he didn't want to be unable to protect the woman he loved.

If necessary, he could even let Xu Zhao take the blame, as long as he could protect what he wanted.

Xu Zhiru secretly breathed a sigh of relief, snuggled in his arms, and tried even harder to play the victim.

The atmosphere in Xu Zhao's office was tense.

"Sister, it's bad. It seems the company is being investigated!" Xu Zhao paced back and forth in the room anxiously.

Xu Zhiru said calmly, "Why are you panicking? Just check it out, what are you afraid of?"

"But...what if something is found out?" Xu Zhao's voice trembled slightly.

"What can be found out? I have dealt with all those accounts." Xu Zhiru's tone was calm, but there was a hint of panic in her eyes.

"No, no, I have to transfer the money out quickly." Xu Zhao said, picked up the phone and started making a call.

Xu Zhao had wanted Fu Chen to give him shares before, because he wanted to build up this shell company.

Now that he has finally made some progress, he really doesn't want to give up.

In the monitoring room, Manager Song looked at the screen and sneered, "The fish has taken the bait."

"Xu Zhao has started transferring funds." The subordinate reported.

Manager Song tapped the table with his fingers: "Keep a close eye on it. Record all the flows of funds."

The major news media are like sharks smelling blood.

The overwhelming coverage instantly set the Internet on fire.

"Shocking scandal! The younger brother of the future Crown Princess of the Fu Group is suspected of money laundering!"

"Internet cafe surveillance footage is solid! Conclusive evidence of Xu Zhao laundering money!"

"The Fu Group is in deep trouble, and its stock price has plummeted!"

The titles are more eye-catching than each other, and the contents are more explosive than each other.

Netizens were in an uproar and the comment section was instantly flooded.

"I've always said that none of the Xu siblings are good!"

"I feel so sorry for Mr. Ning, being haunted by this family of vampires!"

"Fu Chen is truly blind. He's giving up a real daughter and choosing a fake one!"

The direction of public opinion has completely reversed.

The share price of Fu Group plummeted, turning red.

Investors panicked and sold their stocks for fear of being caught up in the storm.

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