Secretary Chen shook his head and spoke in an ambiguous tone.

"The sources of the news are quite mixed, and it is currently impossible to confirm whether it is true or not. However, it seems that the Ning Group has not come forward to deny these rumors."

Upon hearing this, Fu Chen frowned even more tightly and his doubts grew even stronger.

The Ning Group is now facing a tight capital chain and is on the verge of bankruptcy. Wouldn’t the capital injection from Huayun Group be wasted?

Fu Chen was puzzled and filled with doubts and uneasiness.

At this moment, Xu Zhiru walked into the office again, saw Fu Chen's gloomy face, and asked softly.

"A Chen, are you still worried about Ning Nanxue?" Xu Zhiru asked gently with a hint of concern on her face.

Fu Chen raised his eyes to look at Xu Zhiru and spoke with a hint of annoyance in his tone.

"Ning Group released news that Huayun Group is going to invest in them. Do you think this is true?" Fu Chen's tone was full of doubt and uncertainty.

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhiru sneered and said with disdain.

"A Chen, you don't really believe it, do you? How could Huayun Group really invest in Ning Group?" Xu Zhiru said in a firm tone, as if she had seen through everything.

Fu Chen frowned slightly and looked at Xu Zhiru with a hint of doubt in his tone.

"Could this be another of Ning Nanxue's bluffs?" Fu Chen's tone was tentative.

Xu Zhiru walked to Fu Chen and said in a soft voice.

"Of course it's just a bluff! Ah Chen, think about it, what kind of existence is Huayun Group? How could they really inject capital into a small company that is about to be acquired?"

"Ning Nanxue just wants to use the name of Huayun Group to raise her own value so that she can get more benefits in the acquisition negotiations." Xu Zhiru emphasized again with a firm tone, as if she had seen through Ning Nanxue's tricks.

As Fu Chen listened to Xu Zhiru's analysis, his brows gradually relaxed and the doubts in his heart dissipated a lot.

What Xu Zhiru said makes sense. How could a large group like Huayun Group really invest in Ning Group?

Ning Nanxue must be at his wit's end and is trying to bluff and intimidate me.

Fu Chen sneered, his eyes full of disdain.

He picked up his phone and called the head of the legal team again.

"Hey, Lawyer Zhang, speed up the negotiations for the acquisition of Ning Group. I want to complete the acquisition as soon as possible!" Fu Chen ordered in a firm tone, his tone full of unquestionable commands.

On the other end of the phone, the head of the legal team responded quickly.

"Understood, Mr. Fu. We will expedite the negotiations and strive to complete the acquisition as soon as possible."

The neon lights of the city reflected on Manager Song's slightly tired face.

He stared at the investigation report in his hand with a frown.

"Before Xu Zhao disappeared, he had frequent contact with a mysterious man?" Manager Song repeated the contents of the report in a low voice, his eyes full of confusion.

The assistant stood by, his expression serious. "Yes, Special Assistant Song, surveillance footage shows Xu Zhao and the man meeting in secret locations multiple times. Their behavior is extremely suspicious."

Manager Song tapped the table lightly with his fingers, lost in thought.

"Have you found out the identity of that man?"

The assistant shook his head, his tone helpless. "The other party is very cunning, and they disguise themselves during every meeting. We have no clues yet."

Manager Song's eyes flashed with a sharp light. "Continue the investigation and make sure to find out the identity of this man. Xu Zhao's disappearance is definitely not simple."

Ning Group, negotiation room.

The Fu Group’s legal team strikes again with force.

"Ms. Song, time is running out. How long will your company take to consider this?" The leading lawyer spoke in a firm and aggressive tone.

Ms. Song, the director of Ning Group's business department, remained calm and composed, her tone unhurried. "Mr. Lawyer, this acquisition is a serious matter. Mr. Ning needs to make a careful decision. This is a responsibility to both parties."

"A cautious decision?" The lawyer sneered, his tone mocking. "In the current situation of the Ning Group, is there any room for caution? Your company's capital chain is broken and operations are struggling. Accepting the acquisition of the Fu Group would be the wisest move."

Miss Song's eyes were slightly cold, and her tone was a bit firmer. "Mr. Lawyer, we don't need you to dictate the situation of the Ning Group. We have our own judgment."

"As for the acquisition, Ning's Group is sincere in its cooperation, but it will not be at the mercy of others. We cannot accept some of the terms you proposed and need to renegotiate."

The lawyer's face darkened, his tone displeased. "Ms. Song, your company has been delaying and showing no sincerity. Are you trying to force the Fu Group to abandon the acquisition?"

Miss Song's lips curled up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile. "You're joking, Mr. Lawyer. The Ning Group deeply values the opportunity to cooperate with the Fu Group. We simply hope that both parties can reach a consensus based on equality and mutual benefit."

"Since you are so anxious, why don't we discuss the key terms in more depth?" Ms. Song pushed a document in front of the lawyer, her tone calm but with a hint of imperceptible provocation.

The legal team exchanged glances, knowing that Miss Song was trying to use the same old trick again to delay time.

But Fu Chen had ordered that the acquisition must be finalized as soon as possible, so they had no choice but to bite the bullet and continue to negotiate.

The negotiations reached a deadlock again, and the lawyers on both sides engaged in a fierce tug-of-war over various terms.

Ning Group, President's Office.

Ning Nanxue rubbed her brows pretending to be tired, and spoke helplessly to the company's senior management.

"Everyone, the Fu Group is pressing harder and harder, and the acquisition negotiations have reached a deadlock."

"I also want to gain more benefits for the company, but everyone is aware of the current situation of the Ning Group. The financial pressure is huge. If it is delayed any further, I'm afraid..." Ning Nanxue hesitated to speak, with an anxious and helpless look on her face.

The company's top executives looked at each other in bewilderment, and the atmosphere was heavy and depressing.

"Mr. Ning, do we really have to accept the conditions of the Fu Group?" an executive asked worriedly.

Ning Nanxue sighed, her tone heavy. "I'm also trying to find a solution, but... the Fu Group is coming at us with such force, and there's no definite news yet about Huayun Group's investment. I'm worried..."

She paused again and didn't say anything else, but the meaning of her words was already very clear.

The hearts of the top executives sank to the bottom in an instant.

"Mr. Ning, if it really comes to the point where we have no other choice, what should we...what should we do?" another executive asked in a trembling voice, his tone filled with despair.

Ning Nanxue raised her head and looked around. Seeing many anxious faces, she smiled in her heart, but her face became even more worried.

"Don't worry, everyone. I will never give up until the last moment. I will try my best to fight for a chance of survival for the company." Ning Nanxue said in a firm tone, as if to cheer herself up and everyone else.