After their argument, Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei fell silent. Meng Yanchen sat at his desk, his brow furrowed, his eyes revealing weariness and worry. Fan Shengmei stood beside him, watching him, her lips moving but no words coming out. At that moment, the quiet murmurs of the employees outside the office drifted in, seemingly expressing their anxieties about the company's future. In this somewhat oppressive atmosphere, a new challenge concerning the fate of the Fu Group and their relationship was quietly unfolding.

Although Su Ran's assistance brought the rumors under control to some extent and the negative online sentiment towards the Fu Group gradually subsided, the incident still caused ripples within the Fu Group. Some senior executives privately began to question Meng Yanchen's leadership abilities, believing that his decision-making in dealing with the crisis was not decisive enough, leading the company into such a passive situation.

The atmosphere in the conference room was oppressively tense. The wall lights cast a pale glow, illuminating the serious faces of everyone present. Meng Yanchen sat at the head of the table, his gaze calmly sweeping over the assembled executives. However, the pressure within him felt like an invisible mountain, making it difficult for him to breathe.

"President Meng, although the crisis has been temporarily alleviated, the company's reputation has still been significantly affected. We have to wonder if you have been too conservative in handling this matter?" A senior executive with gray hair was the first to question, his voice deep and powerful, carrying obvious doubt.

Meng Yanchen frowned slightly, about to respond, when another middle-aged executive chimed in, "Yes, President Meng. In this fiercely competitive business world, what we need is decisive decision-making, not hesitation. If it weren't for Su Ran's help this time, who knows what kind of predicament the company would be facing."

Meng Yanchen took a deep breath and slowly said, "Everyone, this crisis came suddenly, and our opponents came on strong. Although our response strategy may seem conservative, it has been carefully considered. Moreover, we cannot negate the efforts made by the entire company in this crisis simply because of Su Ran's help."

“But Mr. Meng, the facts are clear: the company’s stock price has not fully recovered yet, and customers are still waiting and seeing. This is extremely detrimental to the company’s future development!” another senior executive said with concern.

Meng Yanchen stood up, looking at everyone with a firm gaze: "I understand everyone's concerns, and I acknowledge that there were some shortcomings in the handling of this crisis. But please believe me, I will definitely resolve this issue completely and get the Fu Group back on track. Next, I will formulate a series of measures to strengthen the company's public relations efforts, improve product quality, and regain the trust of our customers."

However, everyone's expressions remained serious, clearly indicating they weren't entirely convinced of Meng Yanchen's promises. The meeting ended in a somber atmosphere, with Meng Yanchen sitting alone in the conference room, motionless for a long time. He knew that this internal questioning was a huge challenge for him, and if not handled properly, it would affect the company's stability and development.

In the company's break room, Fan Shengmei overheard her colleagues' conversation. "I heard that the higher-ups have a lot of complaints about President Meng this time. I wonder what will happen to the company next." "Yeah, President Meng really made a mistake this time. Hopefully, he can resolve the issue as soon as possible, otherwise we lowly employees will suffer."

Fan Shengmei's heart tightened; she knew Meng Yanchen was under immense pressure. She wanted to comfort him and tell him she believed he could solve the problem. However, remembering their previous argument and the unresolved misunderstandings, she hesitated. She feared her presence would only upset Meng Yanchen further.

Fan Shengmei returned to her workstation, staring at the computer screen, but couldn't concentrate on a single word. Meng Yanchen's weary eyes and the tense atmosphere in the meeting room kept replaying in her mind. She knew that Meng Yanchen needed her support, and she couldn't continue to run away because of those misunderstandings.

Finally, Fan Shengmei mustered her courage and got up to walk towards Meng Yanchen's office. With each step, her heart pounded faster. When she reached the office door, she stopped. She took a deep breath and was about to knock when she heard Meng Yanchen's deep voice from inside: "I won't let the company fall into trouble, and I won't let you down." Fan Shengmei knew that Meng Yanchen was encouraging her, and a pang of heartache shot through her.

Just then, a commotion erupted in the company. Fan Shengmei turned around and saw employees whispering amongst themselves, their faces filled with worry and unease. It turned out that discontent had spread among the employees, who were all worried about the company's future, creating a climate of anxiety. Fan Shengmei realized that the Fu Group now not only had to deal with external competitors but also resolve internal conflicts. Furthermore, her relationship with Meng Yanchen needed to be addressed as soon as possible; only then could they work together to overcome this crisis.

Will Meng Yanchen be able to quell the doubts within the company? Will Fan Shengmei and Meng Yanchen be able to use this opportunity to clear up their misunderstandings and work together to overcome the crisis? Everything remains to be seen.