Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei sat on the sofa, staring at the documents piled on the table, falling into a brief silence. Meng Yanchen broke the silence first, "We don't have much time left; we must quickly formulate a comprehensive counterattack plan." Fan Shengmei nodded, her gaze resolute, "Okay, let's start by using shell companies to spread false information. But this false information must be meticulously designed." The two exchanged a glance, then picked up the documents and began to seriously discuss the details. The only sounds in the office were the rustling of papers and occasional hushed conversations.

Meng Yanchen stood up and walked to the window. Sunlight shone on him, outlining his tall and straight figure. He frowned slightly, pondering as he said, "We need to make the fake news both enticing and consistent with the Fu Group's development logic, so that our opponents will believe it without a doubt." Fan Shengmei also stood up, walked to the whiteboard, and picked up a marker. "That's right. For example, we can spread rumors that the Fu Group is preparing to make a large-scale investment in an emerging field. This field currently has huge potential, but also high risks. Given our opponents' greed, they should be interested."

Meng Yanchen turned around, crossed his arms, and a hint of approval in his eyes. "That's a good idea. However, we need to plan the specific details of the investment in detail, including the project's prospects, expected returns, potential risks, and so on. The more realistic, the better." Fan Shengmei responded while taking notes on the whiteboard, "Okay, I'll organize the relevant information right away. In addition, we need to arrange for a suitable person to contact the shell company. This person must be reliable and the information cannot be leaked."

Meng Yanchen sat back down on the sofa, picked up a document, and carefully read through it. "I think Lin Yue is very suitable. She has rich experience in the workplace and is loyal to the company." Fan Shengmei put down her pen, thought for a moment, and nodded. "Lin Yue is indeed a good candidate. I'll talk to her now and have her prepare."

For the next few hours, Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei devoted themselves entirely to planning the fake news. Meng Yanchen meticulously planned every detail of the fake investment project, striving for perfection in everything from market research data to project feasibility reports. Fan Shengmei assisted him, offering various suggestions and ideas, while also beginning to devise the specific procedures for contacting the shell company.

As dusk settled, soft lighting illuminated the office. Meng Yanchen stretched, glancing at the numerous documents on the desk and the dense writing on the whiteboard, and said, "The content of the fake news is almost complete. The next step is figuring out how to get it out there smoothly and make the enemy believe it." Fan Shengmei rubbed her temples. "I've already spoken to Lin Yue on the phone, and she's willing to cooperate. Tomorrow, she'll contact the shell company as an independent investor and reveal this fake news."

Meng Yanchen nodded slightly. "Very good. However, we cannot let our guard down. While transmitting the message, we must strengthen the protection of the company's core business. Our adversaries may test us or launch a surprise attack after receiving the message." Fan Shengmei sat back down on the sofa. "I have arranged for the technical team to fully upgrade the company's network system to prevent our adversaries from stealing confidential information. At the same time, I have instructed the heads of all departments to be vigilant, closely monitor business dynamics, and report any abnormalities immediately."

Meng Yanchen looked at Fan Shengmei, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes. "With you here, I feel much more at ease. This counterattack plan is related to the future of the Fu Group, and we cannot afford any mistakes." Fan Shengmei returned his gaze with unwavering determination. "I understand. We will definitely succeed."

As night fell, the city's neon lights flickered, casting their glow on the two through the window. Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei continued discussing the details, from how to deal with potential reactions from their rivals to how to maintain a low profile within the company and ensure their plans remained undisclosed.

Suddenly, Meng Yanchen's phone rang, breaking the silence of the office. He glanced at the caller ID, his expression changing slightly. "It's a call from the board of directors. I'll take it." Fan Shengmei nodded, and Meng Yanchen got up and walked aside to answer the phone.

On the other end of the phone, the board members expressed concern about the company's current situation and inquired about countermeasures. Meng Yanchen patiently explained the general outline of the counterattack plan to them, but did not reveal specific details, as the plan was not yet fully mature and premature disclosure could cause unnecessary trouble.

After hanging up the phone, Meng Yanchen sat back down on the sofa, his brows furrowed. "The board of directors is putting a lot of pressure on us. We must make the plan work as soon as possible and stabilize the company's situation." Fan Shengmei gently patted Meng Yanchen's shoulder. "Don't worry, we'll proceed according to plan. We'll definitely succeed. Lin Yue will deliver the message tomorrow. Now we'll see how our opponents react."

Meng Yanchen took a deep breath and composed himself. "Okay, let's continue to refine the plan. During Lin Yue's contact with the shell company, we need to arrange for someone to observe secretly to ensure everything goes smoothly." Fan Shengmei picked up a pen and wrote it down in her notebook. "I will arrange for reliable people to follow up, and report to us immediately if anything happens."

Time slipped away amidst the tense discussions, with Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei continuously refining every aspect of their plan. They knew full well that this contest with the mysterious investment group and rival companies was fraught with uncertainty, but they had no choice but to give it their all.

Finally, late at night, they completed the initial draft of their counterattack plan. Looking at the documents on the table and the plan framework on the whiteboard, Meng Yanchen felt a mixture of anticipation and apprehension. He was hopeful that the plan would successfully mislead the enemy and give the Fu Group a chance to turn things around; he was worried that if the plan had any flaws, it could plunge the company into an even more dangerous situation.

Fan Shengmei seemed to sense Meng Yanchen's emotions, and she said softly, "Don't think too much. We've made thorough preparations, and I believe we'll succeed." Meng Yanchen looked at Fan Shengmei and nodded slightly, "Yes, with you by my side, I have confidence."

The two packed up their documents and prepared to leave the office. Meng Yanchen turned off the lights, plunging the office into darkness, with only the city lights outside filtering through the glass and casting dappled shadows on the floor. They left the office, and Meng Yanchen gently locked the door, as if leaving all his stress and worries behind in the room for the time being.

The next morning, sunlight streamed through the window and fell on Fan Shengmei's face. She slowly opened her eyes. Although she hadn't slept well the night before, the thought of Lin Yue going to spread false information today immediately woke her up. She quickly washed up, changed into a smart business suit, and rushed to the company.

In the company's conference room, Fan Shengmei confirmed the details of the plan with Lin Yue again. Lin Yue, dressed in an elegant suit, looked determined. "Sister Fan, don't worry, I definitely won't let you down." Fan Shengmei nodded. "Lin Yue, this mission is crucial. You must be careful and observe their reactions. If anything seems amiss, stop immediately." Lin Yue smiled and said, "I understand, Sister Fan. I'll pretend to be very interested in this investment project, take the initiative to contact them, and leak information."

Meanwhile, Meng Yanchen was also closely monitoring the security of the company's core business in his office. He discussed network security issues in detail with the head of the technical team to ensure that the company's confidential information would not be leaked. The head of the technical team confidently stated, "Mr. Meng, rest assured, we have comprehensively reinforced the network system. Even if our adversaries have the most advanced technology, it will be difficult for them to breach our defenses." Meng Yanchen nodded slightly, "Good, we must remain vigilant and not let our guard down in the slightest."

At 10:00 AM, Lin Yue arrived at the agreed-upon location with the shell company—an upscale coffee shop—as planned. The coffee shop was not crowded, the ambiance was elegant, and soft music filled the air. Lin Yue found a seat by the window, ordered a coffee, and waited quietly.

A moment later, a man in a black suit walked into the coffee shop, glanced around, and then went straight to Lin Yue. He smiled and politely asked, "Are you Ms. Lin?" Lin Yue stood up and smiled in response, "Yes, and who are you?" The man extended his hand, "I'm here on behalf of the shell company to discuss things with you. It's a pleasure to meet you." The two shook hands and then sat down to begin their conversation.

Following her prepared script, Lin Yue revealed to the man that the Fu Group was planning to invest in an emerging field. She deliberately showed great interest in the project, mentioning that she had some resources that could help her participate. Upon hearing this, a barely perceptible excitement flashed in the man's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. He inquired carefully about the project's details, which Lin Yue answered skillfully.

In another corner of the coffee shop, someone arranged by Fan Shengmei was secretly observing Lin Yue and the man's every move. He secretly took photos of their conversation with his phone and then reported the photos and information to Fan Shengmei via encrypted software. Looking at the photos and text messages on her phone, Fan Shengmei felt both nervous and expectant, silently praying that the plan would go smoothly.

Meanwhile, at the Fu Group, Meng Yanchen was also closely monitoring Lin Yue's situation. He sat in his office, his eyes glued to the computer screen, awaiting the latest news. At this time, all departments of the company were carrying out their core business protection work in an orderly manner; everything seemed calm, but everyone knew that an unseen war was about to break out.

Lin Yue's conversation with the man lasted for over an hour. Finally, the man said he would pass the message on to the company's senior management and get back to Lin Yue as soon as possible. Lin Yue smiled and nodded, "Okay, I look forward to your reply. I hope we can have the opportunity to cooperate." The man got up to leave, and Lin Yue watched him leave the coffee shop, secretly relieved. She knew the first step had been successfully completed; now it was just a matter of whether the shell company would take the bait.

After leaving the coffee shop, Lin Yue immediately called Fan Shengmei to report the situation. Fan Shengmei listened and said, "Well done, Lin Yue. Now we'll wait for their reaction. Go back to the company first, and be careful not to be followed." Lin Yue responded, hung up the phone, hailed a car, and cautiously returned to the Fu Group.

Fan Shengmei told Meng Yanchen about Lin Yue's situation. Meng Yanchen frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "They will probably verify this information. We need to ensure there are no oversights within the company. At the same time, we must continue to strengthen the protection of our core businesses, just in case." Fan Shengmei nodded, "I've already made the arrangements. All departments are on high alert. Now we'll see what our opponents do next."

Over the next few days, everything appeared normal on the surface at the Fu Group, but a tense atmosphere permeated the company. Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei closely monitored the movements of all parties, awaiting the reactions of their rivals. However, the mysterious investment group and competing companies seemed unusually calm, making no significant moves.

This calm made Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei uneasy. They didn't know if their adversaries were cautiously verifying information or had already noticed something. Meng Yanchen sat in his office, his fingers lightly tapping the desk. "Their silence is a bit odd. Could our plan have slipped up?" Fan Shengmei also looked worried. "I find it strange too. Logically, they should have taken some action by now. Let's double-check the plan and see if we've overlooked anything."

So, Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei reviewed the entire plan again, scrutinizing every detail, from the content of the fake news to the transmission process, and even the company's internal security measures. After a thorough examination, they found no obvious loopholes. However, this calm situation left them with a lingering unease.

As time went on, Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei grew increasingly anxious. They knew that with each passing day, the company's risks increased. Their competitors' silence, like the calm before the storm, was oppressive and unsettling.

Can the fake news successfully mislead the opponent? How will the opponent respond to the fake news? Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei continue to hold their ground in tense waiting, preparing to face the unknown challenges ahead.