Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei gazed at the bustling city nightscape outside the window. Despite their resolute hearts, they were well aware of the many difficulties ahead. Meng Yanchen gently grasped Fan Shengmei's hand and said, "No matter what, we must lead the alliance members to find the best way to fight back." Fan Shengmei nodded, her gaze firm: "Yes, at tomorrow's meeting, we must reach a consensus." With that, the two turned and left the meeting room, their expressions weary yet full of fighting spirit.

The next day, sunlight streamed through the spacious conference room's floor-to-ceiling windows, casting even light on the dark-colored tablecloth covering the conference table. Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei arrived early, awaiting the arrival of the alliance members. Soon after, the alliance members entered the conference room one after another, each with a serious and solemn expression.

After everyone was seated, Meng Yanchen broke the silence first: "Everyone, yesterday we drafted a preliminary plan to counterattack Chen Tianhao, but today we need to further determine the timing of the action, which is crucial to the success or failure of the entire plan."

As soon as he finished speaking, a member frowned and was the first to object: "I don't think we should expose the evidence too early. Chen Tianhao is ruthless. Once he realizes what we're doing, he'll definitely retaliate fiercely. Our current strength is not enough to completely withstand his counterattack. We must proceed cautiously and plan slowly." His voice was low and filled with obvious worry, and his eyes revealed his fear of Chen Tianhao.

Immediately, another member retorted, "But we can't wait any longer! Delaying will only give Chen Tianhao more time to consolidate his power and improve his defenses. We've finally obtained this evidence, so we should act quickly and catch him off guard." This member was emotional, slamming his hands on the table with a loud "bang," his face filled with urgency.

For a moment, the meeting room was divided into two factions: those who supported a cautious and steady approach and those who advocated for swift action. Each held their own opinion and argued endlessly. The various voices mingled together, turning the once quiet meeting room into a noisy mess.

Meng Yanchen raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet. He patiently explained to the members who were worried about retaliation, "I understand everyone's concerns, but we are not unprepared. We have already arranged a professional security team to provide comprehensive protection for personnel and facilities that may be threatened. Moreover, we have made corresponding adjustments to our business layout, so even if Chen Tianhao retaliates, we are capable of dealing with it. If we continue to delay, as that member just said, Chen Tianhao will use this time to strengthen his defenses, and then we will face even greater resistance." Meng Yanchen's voice was calm and powerful, trying to persuade the opponents, his eyes sweeping firmly over the crowd.

Fan Shengmei added from a public opinion perspective: "That's right, the heat of public opinion is time-sensitive. We must seize this opportunity now. Once we miss it, the public's attention is likely to be drawn to other events, and even if we expose Chen Tianhao's scandal again, it will be difficult to attract enough attention. All our previous efforts to obtain evidence will be wasted." Fan Shengmei frowned slightly and spoke quickly, trying to make everyone realize the importance of timing.

However, the two sides remained deadlocked. Those advocating a cautious approach felt that security measures and business strategies still posed risks and should not be taken lightly; while those advocating for swift action believed that missing the current opportunity would lead to irreparable regret. The atmosphere in the meeting room grew increasingly tense, as if a conflict could erupt at any moment.

One of the members who had been silent spoke slowly: "President Meng, Ms. Fan, I understand your thoughts, but we can't just consider the possibility of success; we also have to consider the consequences of failure. If this operation fails, we will not only lose the opportunity to retaliate, but we may also plunge the entire alliance into utter ruin." His tone was heavy, and his eyes revealed deep worry.

Just as Meng Yanchen was about to respond, another member suddenly stood up and said emotionally, "Can we just keep cowering? Chen Tianhao won't let us off the hook because we back down; his ambition will only grow. We must take the initiative!"

Looking at the agitated crowd, Fan Shengmei took a deep breath and said, "Everyone, please calm down. We are all working for the benefit of the alliance and to successfully counterattack Chen Tianhao. We can discuss further whether there is a compromise that can reduce the risks while seizing the opportunity." Fan Shengmei's voice was gentle yet firm, attempting to ease the tense atmosphere.

However, everyone seemed engrossed in their own opinions and did not stop arguing because of Fan Shengmei's words. Those who supported a cautious approach continued to list the various risks that might arise from acting too early, while those who advocated acting quickly kept emphasizing the urgency of the situation.

Seeing the stalemate, Meng Yanchen felt somewhat helpless. He knew that to successfully implement the counterattack plan, he first needed to reach a consensus among the alliance members. However, at present, the differences between the two sides were too great, and it would be difficult to reach a consensus in a short period of time.

Time slipped away amidst the heated debate. The sunlight outside the window grew increasingly intense, shining through the glass onto everyone, but doing nothing to ease the tense atmosphere in the meeting room. Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei watched the alliance members, each sticking to their own arguments, and felt a deep sense of worry. They understood that if this disagreement wasn't resolved properly, the counterattack plan would face significant obstacles.

Meng Yanchen tried again to persuade them: "Gentlemen, let's look at the problem from a different perspective. We can conduct another comprehensive risk assessment before taking action and develop detailed contingency plans for any potential problems. This will ensure that we are prepared when we take action and that we can seize the current opportunity."

However, his words were not accepted by everyone. One member scoffed, "Does a risk assessment guarantee everything will be foolproof? Chen Tianhao is no pushover; he'll definitely try every means to deal with us."

Fan Shengmei continued to persuade him, saying, "We can't give up the opportunity just because we're afraid of the risks. We've come this far, and we can't let internal disagreements ruin everything."

But no matter how Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei tried to persuade them, neither side was willing to compromise, and the argument in the meeting room continued.

As darkness fell, the lights in the conference room came on one by one. Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei looked at the exhausted yet still stubborn alliance members and knew that reaching a consensus today would be difficult.

Meng Yanchen said helplessly, "Let's end the discussion here for today. Everyone should go back and think about it carefully. We'll continue the discussion tomorrow. I hope everyone can prioritize the overall interests of the alliance and find a unified solution."

One by one, everyone stood up and left the conference room, each with their own thoughts and emotions. Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei stood in the center of the conference room, looking at the empty seats, their hearts filled with worry.

How will Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei resolve the internal differences within the alliance? If they cannot reach a consensus, what will become of the counterattack plan?