Looking at the documents piled on the table, Meng Yanchen took a deep breath and said, "Starting with companies that have connections to the mysterious investment group might lead us to more clues about Chen Tianhao." Fan Shengmei nodded in agreement, her eyes revealing determination. However, unbeknownst to them, the mysterious investment group had already detected their actions, and an operation to thwart their investigation was quietly underway.

Over the next few days, Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei threw themselves into the investigation. The lights in Meng Yanchen's office often stayed on late into the night, documents covered his entire desk, and a tense and oppressive atmosphere permeated the air. Fan Shengmei moved between various companies, using her intelligence and perseverance to diligently search for clues within the complex web of business relationships.

Finally, after a painstaking investigation, they made initial progress. It turned out that Chen Tianhao was a powerful figure hiding behind the scenes in the business world, controlling a vast commercial empire, and the mysterious investment group was merely a pawn in his game. This discovery made Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei realize that the crisis they had faced was just the tip of the iceberg, and the real challenge was about to begin.

Meng Yanchen leaned back in his office chair, his brow furrowed, his fingers tapping rhythmically on the armrest. "We need to re-examine the Fu Group's strategic layout. Chen Tianhao's power is so immense that we can no longer play by the rules." His voice was low and serious, as if every word had been carefully considered.

Fan Shengmei stood to the side, her gaze fixed on the company's strategic map on the wall, lost in thought. "That's right, we need to adjust our business direction, strengthen our core competitiveness, and at the same time find forces we can unite with to jointly fight against Chen Tianhao." Her eyes revealed decisiveness and resolve, showing no sign of being intimidated by the current predicament.

Therefore, the two began a comprehensive review of the Fu Group's strategic layout. Meng Yanchen analyzed the company's existing business segments in detail, assessing the resilience of each segment in the face of potential attacks from Chen Tianhao. Fan Shengmei, on the other hand, consulted a large amount of market data, studied industry trends, and attempted to identify new development opportunities to open up new growth points for the Fu Group.

During the discussion, Meng Yanchen suddenly stood up, walked to the strategic map, pointed to one of the areas, and said, "We can increase our investment in this emerging field. There is relatively little competition here at present, but the development potential is huge. If we can make a preemptive move, we may be able to gain an advantage in future competition."

Fan Shengmei nodded slightly and added, "However, we must also pay attention to the reasonable allocation of resources and not neglect one aspect for another. At the same time, we need to find partners as soon as possible to jointly deal with Chen Tianhao's threat."

In the days that followed, Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei were busy adjusting the company's strategy while actively seeking potential allies. Meng Yanchen used his connections in the business world to contact some influential entrepreneurs and gauge their willingness to cooperate. Fan Shengmei, on the other hand, participated in various business activities to expand her network and strive to build a broader cooperative network for the Fu Group.

However, their actions were not without obstacles. A mysterious investment group sensed their intentions and began to sabotage them. During a crucial business negotiation, the other party, who had initially shown great interest in the collaboration, suddenly changed their mind just as an agreement was about to be reached. Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei later learned that the mysterious investment group was behind it all, having leaked false information about the Fu Group, causing the collaboration to fall through.

Faced with such setbacks, Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei were not discouraged. Meng Yanchen clenched his fist and said with a firm look in his eyes, "The more they act like this, the more it proves that we are on the right track. We cannot be affected by their petty tricks; we must speed up the process of finding partners."

Fan Shengmei also firmly responded: "That's right, we need to be more careful in choosing our partners, and at the same time, we need to find ways to eliminate the impact of those false information."

Therefore, they revised their strategy for finding partners. Meng Yanchen conducted more in-depth background checks on potential partners to ensure their reliability. Fan Shengmei, on the other hand, focused more on cultivating her personal image in business activities, actively promoting the advantages and development prospects of the Fu Group, and striving to salvage the company's reputation.

At an industry summit, Fan Shengmei met a highly influential entrepreneur. After an in-depth conversation, the entrepreneur showed great interest in the Fu Group's new strategy and praised Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei's determination and ability to handle the crisis. Fan Shengmei keenly sensed that this might be a rare opportunity for cooperation, so she seized the opportunity and invited the entrepreneur to visit the Fu Group for an on-site inspection.

Meanwhile, Meng Yanchen strengthened internal management, enhancing employee cohesion and combat effectiveness. He organized a series of training activities to improve employees' professional skills and crisis management capabilities. A tense yet united atmosphere permeated the company, with everyone diligently preparing to meet the challenges to come.

As the investigation deepened and cooperation negotiations progressed, Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei gradually gathered more information about Chen Tianhao. They discovered that Chen Tianhao's business empire spanned multiple sectors, with intricate and complex power dynamics, making a complete defeat no easy task. However, they firmly believed that as long as they found the right partners and formulated the correct strategy, they would have a chance to overcome this formidable opponent.

However, time was of the essence, and Chen Tianhao could act at any moment. Could Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei find a sufficiently powerful united force? When would Chen Tianhao launch his attack? Everything was shrouded in uncertainty, and they could only race against time in this tense atmosphere to prepare for the impending battle. Inside the office, Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei were still enthusiastically discussing their next steps, while night quietly fell outside the window, the city's neon lights flashing, seemingly adding a touch of mystery to their fate.