Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei sat on the office sofa, the coffee table in front of them piled high with documents. Meng Yanchen pointed to one document, his expression serious, and said, "Xiaomei, with our opponents strengthening their defenses, it's become more difficult to expose us. We need to rethink our approach." Fan Shengmei rested her chin on her hand, thinking for a moment, and said, "Hmm, resource coordination has also hit a bottleneck. I need to think of another way. But no matter what, we can't back down." Their eyes met again, and they saw an unwavering determination in each other's eyes. An even more difficult battle was about to begin.

Just then, Meng Yanchen's phone rang urgently. He frowned slightly and quickly picked up the phone to answer. The anxious voice of the public relations manager came from the other end: "Mr. Meng, something bad has happened! The mysterious investment group has intensified its public relations attack on our Fu Group. A large number of negative news stories have suddenly appeared online, severely impacting the company's reputation." Meng Yanchen's face darkened, a flash of anger crossing his eyes. He said coldly, "I understand. Stabilize the situation first, closely monitor public opinion, and report to me immediately."

After hanging up the phone, Meng Yanchen informed Fan Shengmei of the situation. Fan Shengmei bit her lip and said, "It seems they've already started taking action. We need to speed up our response. You go and handle the public relations issues first; I'll strengthen protection for the R&D department." Meng Yanchen nodded, stood up, straightened his tie, and said firmly, "Okay, we must ensure that the R&D process isn't disrupted." With that, he strode towards the public relations office.

When Meng Yanchen arrived at the public relations office, it was a hive of activity. Staff members were glued to their computer screens, their fingers flying across the keyboards, trying to control the spread of public opinion. Meng Yanchen walked to the person in charge, his face growing increasingly grim as he looked at the constantly updating negative news on the screen. After a moment of contemplation, he decisively said, "Immediately organize the public relations team to counter these negative news reports. Dig into the mysterious investment group's past unethical business practices and expose them through our channels to divert public attention." The person in charge looked hesitant and said, "Mr. Meng, digging into their dirt takes time, and we might not be able to find sufficiently impactful content in a short time." Meng Yanchen's gaze sharpened as he stared at the person in charge, saying, "Time is of the essence. You must do everything in your power to compile substantial information in the shortest possible time. I have faith in your abilities."

Meanwhile, Fan Shengmei rushed to the R&D department. As soon as she entered, she sensed something was amiss. The R&D staff looked tense, talking in hushed tones, glancing furtively at the door every now and then. Fan Shengmei's heart tightened; she realized something was wrong. She found the R&D department head and asked seriously, "What's going on? Everyone seems so tense." The head sighed helplessly and said, "Ms. Fan, ever since word got out that we're developing a new product, some strange people have been loitering around here. Everyone's worried about data leaks." Fan Shengmei frowned and said, "I'm here to solve this problem. From now on, assign someone to guard the R&D department entrance. No unauthorized personnel will be allowed to enter without permission. Also, strengthen the encryption measures for R&D data to ensure absolute security." The head nodded and said, "Okay, Ms. Fan, we'll do it right away."

Fan Shengmei carefully inspected the R&D department to ensure that all preventative measures were in place. Looking at the focused R&D staff, she silently vowed to protect their hard work and prevent the enemy's scheme from succeeding. Before leaving the R&D department, Fan Shengmei once again instructed her supervisor: "Be vigilant and notify me immediately of any unusual situations."

Back in her office, Fan Shengmei began to consider how to further coordinate resources and break through the current bottleneck. She knew that the progress of new product development was directly related to whether the Fu Group could turn the tide in this crisis. She picked up the phone and contacted each relevant department one by one, patiently communicating and coordinating, trying to find a solution. However, each department had its own difficulties, and the difficulty of resource coordination far exceeded her expectations. But Fan Shengmei did not back down at all; she constantly adjusted her strategies and worked hard to gain more support.

Meanwhile, Meng Yanchen was closely monitoring the progress of his PR team in the PR office. After several hours of intense digging and sorting, the PR team finally found some information on the mysterious investment group's past misconduct. After carefully reviewing the information, Meng Yanchen nodded in satisfaction and said, "This information is substantial enough. Release it immediately through our official channels, and contact major media outlets to try to get more people to pay attention."

As the Fu Group exposed the mysterious investment group's unethical business practices, public opinion began to subtly shift. The previously overwhelming condemnation of the Fu Group gradually diminished, and some netizens began to question the mysterious investment group's actions. Meng Yanchen closely monitored the direction of public opinion, understanding that this was only the beginning, and the ensuing struggle would become even more intense.

In the following days, the covert struggle between the two sides intensified. The mysterious investment group, aware of Meng Yanchen's public relations counterattack, escalated its media offensive and deployed more personnel to attempt to disrupt the Fu Group's new product development process. Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei, however, were equally resilient, simultaneously dealing with wave after wave of media attacks while strengthening the protection of their R&D department.

One evening, Fan Shengmei went to the R&D department for her usual inspection. As she approached the door, she noticed the guards looked tense, as if something had happened. A chill ran down her spine, and she hurried inside. The supervisor, seeing her, rushed forward and said, "Ms. Fan, we just discovered someone trying to infiltrate the R&D department, but thankfully they were caught and driven away in time." Fan Shengmei's expression changed. She asked, "Was any data stolen?" The supervisor shook his head and said, "It doesn't seem so now, but this is the third time in the past few days. Their actions are becoming more frequent, and the pressure on us is increasing." Fan Shengmei gritted her teeth and said, "This can't go on. I'll send more people and strengthen security measures. At the same time, you must accelerate the R&D progress and strive to complete the new product development as soon as possible."

After leaving the R&D department, Fan Shengmei immediately contacted Meng Yanchen and informed him of the situation. Meng Yanchen was silent for a moment on the other end of the phone before saying, "It seems they've become desperate and are resorting to any means necessary. We can't remain passive; we must take the initiative. I will expedite our cooperation with the media to fully expose their conspiracy as soon as possible. You continue to coordinate resources to ensure that R&D is not affected." Fan Shengmei firmly replied, "Okay, I understand. We will definitely overcome this difficulty."

However, the mysterious investment group had no intention of giving up. They were secretly plotting even more aggressive countermeasures, attempting to deliver a fatal blow to Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei. While Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei were trying their best to cope, they knew that the road ahead was fraught with unknowns and dangers. In this covert game, who will ultimately emerge victorious?

In the public relations office of the Fu Group, Meng Yanchen frowned as he watched the constantly changing public opinion data on his computer screen. He knew that although exposing the mysterious investment group's unethical business practices had temporarily alleviated the public pressure, it was only a stopgap measure. The other side would certainly have more aggressive countermeasures, and he had to come up with a solution as soon as possible. At this moment, members of the public relations team gathered around, reporting on their progress and the problems they had encountered. Meng Yanchen listened attentively, occasionally offering his insights and suggestions. His calm and powerful voice instilled confidence and motivation in his team members.

Meanwhile, in the R&D department, Fan Shengmei was working overtime with the researchers. She personally participated in the research and development work, helping to solve some resource coordination problems. The researchers were impressed by her dedication and perseverance, and their work efficiency greatly improved. In the laboratory, various instruments and equipment hummed, and the lights were as bright as day. Fan Shengmei moved between the various experimental tables, carefully examining every experimental data point, and engaging in lively discussions with the researchers about technical challenges.

As time went on, Meng Yanchen's cooperation with the media gradually made some progress. Several influential media outlets expressed their willingness to cooperate with the Fu Group to conduct in-depth reporting on the collusion between the mysterious investment group and industry associations. Meng Yanchen felt somewhat gratified, but he also knew that this was only the first step towards success. Before the official report, many details needed to be finalized, and the timing of the report had to be perfect to achieve the greatest effect.

Fan Shengmei also made some breakthroughs in coordinating resources. Through her tireless efforts, some departments that had initially been hesitant began to provide more support, and the resources needed for research and development were gradually secured. Seeing the research and development work gradually getting on track, a huge weight was finally lifted from Fan Shengmei's shoulders. However, she knew that she couldn't let her guard down for even a moment before the new product was successfully developed and launched to the market.

However, just when Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei thought the situation was starting to develop favorably, unexpected news arrived, causing their newly relaxed nerves to tighten again. The mysterious investment group seemed to have noticed Meng Yanchen's cooperation with the media, and they began pressuring these outlets, attempting to prevent the publication of their reports. Upon learning this, Meng Yanchen's face turned extremely grim. He knew that this tactic from their opponents was ruthless; if the media succumbed to pressure and stopped reporting, all their previous efforts would be in vain.

Meng Yanchen immediately convened his public relations team and relevant personnel for an emergency meeting to discuss countermeasures. The atmosphere in the meeting room was tense, and everyone's face was filled with worry. Meng Yanchen broke the silence, saying, "Don't panic, everyone. We can't let them intimidate us. We need to find a way to persuade the media and make them understand the importance of this matter. At the same time, we also need to prepare backup plans, just in case." Everyone nodded and began to express their opinions, discussing countermeasures.

Upon learning the news, Fan Shengmei was extremely anxious. She knew this was a critical moment, and any decision could affect the entire situation. She paced back and forth in her office, pondering how she could help Meng Yanchen at this crucial juncture. Suddenly, an idea struck her. She immediately picked up the phone and contacted some of her friends in the business world, hoping they could step in and provide support and encouragement to the media outlets under pressure.

Will Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei gain the upper hand in this covert game? What more aggressive countermeasures will their opponents take? Everything remains to be seen, but they are prepared to meet the challenge and will never give up easily.