Uncontrolled Transaction Lovers

A salvation in abandonment—in his favoritism, she sheds her disguise and confronts her true self. In her honesty, he breaks free from shackles and releases suppressed emotions.

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Chapter 180 (Final Chapter)

As the fireworks faded, Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei released each other and smiled at one another. The surrounding crowd, still immersed in joy, gathered around to offer their congratulations again. Meng Yanchen, holding Fan Shengmei's hand, thanked everyone. At that moment, Meng Yanchen's assistant hurried over and whispered a few words in his ear. Meng Yanchen frowned slightly, glanced at Fan Shengmei, and said softly, "There's an urgent matter at the company; we need to go take care of it." Fan Shengmei nodded, and the two quickly left the celebration venue hand in hand, stepping into the unknown.

The next morning, sunlight streamed gently through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Fu Group's executive office, illuminating the stacks of asset consolidation documents on the desk. Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei sat on a soft sofa, two steaming cups of coffee on the coffee table in front of them, their fragrant aroma filling the air.

Meng Yanchen picked up his coffee, took a sip, and looked out the window at the bustling city street scene in the distance. He said slowly, "Defeating Chen Tianhao yesterday was indeed a major victory, but we cannot let our guard down. The road ahead is long, and new challenges may arise at any time." Fan Shengmei nodded slightly, her eyes firm, and replied, "I understand. Although we have achieved some results, the business world is unpredictable, and we must always be vigilant."

The two looked away, exchanged a smile, and their smiles were filled with trust in each other and confidence in the future. Then, Meng Yanchen picked up a document from the coffee table and handed it to Fan Shengmei, saying, "This is a preliminary draft of the new business development plan I prepared last night. Take a look." Fan Shengmei took the document and began to read it carefully; for a moment, the only sound in the room was the rustling of pages.

After a while, Fan Shengmei put down the documents, her eyes gleaming with thoughtful consideration, and said, "The overall plan is very clear, but regarding expanding into new business areas, I think we should conduct more in-depth research on market demand and potential risks. After all, we've just gone through a major battle, and although we've integrated some resources, we still need to proceed cautiously." Meng Yanchen nodded slightly in agreement, saying, "You're right, caution is necessary. We can arrange for a market research team to conduct a detailed market analysis as soon as possible, and then further refine the plan based on the results."

Then, the two began to discuss every detail of the plan in depth, from market positioning and product strategy to capital investment and expected returns, leaving no stone unturned. At times they argued heatedly, each expressing their own opinions; at other times they reached a consensus, exchanging knowing smiles. The sunlight gradually rose, illuminating the room more brightly, and the aroma of coffee grew increasingly rich.

After discussing the business development plan, Fan Shengmei let out a soft sigh, leaned back on the sofa, and said, "Next, I want to start preparing to create an organization that helps women develop in the workplace. This has always been a dream of mine, and now the time is ripe." Meng Yanchen smiled at her, his eyes full of encouragement, and said, "This is a very meaningful thing, and I fully support you. Just let me know if you need any resources."

Fan Shengmei looked at Meng Yanchen gratefully and said, "My initial plan is to start by building a team, recruiting some experienced and passionate women in the workplace to jointly develop the organization's direction and plan. We may also need some start-up capital and office space." Meng Yanchen nodded and said, "Don't worry about funding; I'll arrange for the finance department to allocate a special fund. As for office space, the Fu Group has several vacant office buildings; you can choose a suitable one."

Fan Shengmei said excitedly, "That's great! With your support, I have even more confidence. I hope this organization can help more women like me, break down gender discrimination in the workplace, and allow them to compete fairly and realize their own value." Meng Yanchen gently held Fan Shengmei's hand and said, "I believe you can do it. With your ability and enthusiasm, this organization will definitely succeed."

Afterwards, Fan Shengmei took out a notebook and began to record all the preparations needed to create the organization, from recruitment channels and organizational structure design to publicity and promotion plans and event planning ideas. She recorded everything in detail. Meng Yanchen offered suggestions and ideas from time to time, and the two worked together very well.

Around noon, the sun grew quite hot, shining through the window onto them. Meng Yanchen checked the time and said, "Let's take a break first, then go have lunch and continue this afternoon." Fan Shengmei put down her pen, stretched, and said, "Okay, I've been busy all morning, I'm actually a little hungry." The two got up, hand in hand, and walked out of the office towards the company cafeteria.

In the restaurant, they chose a window seat. The surrounding employees cast envious and congratulatory glances their way. Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei smiled and returned their gazes, enjoying the warm atmosphere. After ordering, Meng Yanchen looked at Fan Shengmei and said, "It feels like our lives have embarked on a completely new journey, full of endless possibilities." Fan Shengmei smiled and nodded, saying, "Yes, and with you by my side, I feel especially secure."

Soon, the food was served, and the two chatted as they ate, their conversation shifting from work to life. Meng Yanchen recounted some funny stories from his childhood, making Fan Shengmei laugh heartily. Fan Shengmei also shared some unforgettable experiences from her own struggles, and their relationship deepened in this relaxed and joyful atmosphere.

After lunch, they returned to their office and resumed their work. Meng Yanchen convened a meeting with the company's senior management team to discuss the new business development plan. The atmosphere in the meeting room was serious yet enthusiastic. Meng Yanchen first introduced the general content and objectives of the new plan, and then asked for everyone's opinions.

The marketing manager spoke first: "I believe that while this plan has certain market potential in expanding into new business areas, the competition is also very fierce. We need to increase our marketing efforts and improve brand awareness in order to gain an advantage in the competition."

The finance manager continued, "From a financial perspective, the new plan requires a significant investment. We need to manage our cash flow rationally to ensure the company's financial stability. At the same time, we need to conduct a detailed calculation and evaluation of the return on investment."

Other department managers also shared their opinions and suggestions, and a lively discussion ensued regarding various aspects of the plan. Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei listened attentively to everyone's remarks, taking notes from time to time.

When discussing how to address the slow progress of some projects, opinions diverged. The operations manager advocated increasing resource investment to accelerate project progress; while the technical manager believed that technical challenges should be addressed first, proceeding steadily and surely, otherwise blindly accelerating progress might lead to quality issues. Both sides held firm to their positions, and the atmosphere in the meeting room became somewhat tense.

Meng Yanchen raised his hand to signal everyone to calm down and said, "Everyone's points have some merit. We can't just pursue speed, nor can we ignore quality. I think we can set up a special task force, composed of personnel from the operations department and the technology department, to deeply analyze the specific reasons for the slow progress of the project and formulate practical solutions." Fan Shengmei nodded in agreement, saying, "Yes, this can strengthen communication and collaboration between departments and better solve problems."

After some discussion, everyone reached a consensus and determined the specific implementation plan for the new business development plan and measures to address the project's slow progress. After the meeting, Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei returned to their office for a short rest.

As evening fell, the last rays of the setting sun streamed through the windows into the office, bathing the entire room in an orange-red hue. Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei stood before the floor-to-ceiling windows, once again overlooking the bustling city. The streets were teeming with traffic, the city lights were just coming on, and the city's nightlife was about to begin.

Meng Yanchen gently put his arm around Fan Shengmei's shoulder and said, "Today, we've taken several important steps toward our future development. Although we may face various new challenges in the future, as long as we work together like we did today, nothing can stop us." Fan Shengmei leaned against Meng Yanchen and said firmly, "Yes, no matter what difficulties we encounter, we'll face them together."

They stood quietly by the window, savoring this moment of peace and tranquility. However, behind the city's hustle and bustle, some unknown variables seemed to lurk. In this seemingly peaceful moment, no one knew what challenges awaited them in the future. But Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei firmly believed that as long as they relied on and supported each other, they could bravely face everything and continue to walk firmly on this new journey.