The Su and Lin families have vast family businesses and intricate networks of relationships. When they learned that their companies were under investigation by relevant authorities, their homes were thrown into chaos.
Inside the Su family mansion, Su Zhenhai, the head of the Su family, sat on the sofa in the living room with a gloomy expression. On the coffee table in front of him was a brief report about the company being investigated. His eyes revealed anger and anxiety, and the veins on his forehead throbbed slightly.
"What on earth is going on? Why is the company being investigated all of a sudden?" Su Zhenhai roared, his voice echoing in the spacious living room.
The butler, head bowed, cautiously replied, "Sir, it's said that someone has reported some problems with the company to the relevant departments, and the specifics are still under investigation."
"Useless!" Su Zhenhai slammed his fist on the table. "Get to the bottom of this and find out who's behind this!"
Meanwhile, a similar scene was unfolding at the Lin family home. Lin Weiguo, the head of the Lin family, paced back and forth in his study, oblivious to the fact that his cigar was half-burned and the ash had fallen to the ground.
The financial power of the Su and Lin families was on full display at this moment; money paved the way, and information flowed into their hands like a river. However, the investigation results seemed to sink without a trace, failing to cause even a ripple. Those who had been bribed either stammered and gave vague answers, or looked completely bewildered, claiming to know nothing.
"Useless! You're all a bunch of useless trash!" Su Zhenhai roared in fury, smashing the teacup in his hand to the ground, instantly turning the valuable tea set into pieces.
"Master, please calm down. We'll think of another way. We'll definitely find out who's behind this!" The butler trembled with fear and quickly tried to comfort him.
On the Lin family's side, Lin Weiguo, though not as furious as Su Zhenhai, had a terribly gloomy expression. He took a deep drag on his cigar, the thick smoke almost completely enveloping him, making it impossible to see his expression.
"Can't find it? A bunch of useless trash, can't even handle this small matter!" Lin Weiguo's voice was deep and oppressive, sending chills down one's spine.
While both companies were in a state of chaos, Lin Qian's side was making rapid progress. She posted an anonymous thread online, detailing the illegal activities of Su Ran and Lin Yue's companies, and attached some photographic evidence. The post immediately caused a huge uproar.
Netizens, acting as champions of justice, launched a barrage of criticism against the Su and Lin families, demanding a thorough investigation by relevant departments. The pressure from public opinion was overwhelming, leaving the Su and Lin families overwhelmed.
The Su and Lin families, these two enormous business empires, were now like lone boats battered by a violent storm, teetering on the brink of collapse. Su Zhenhai, enraged, smashed a priceless antique vase to pieces, his roar making the butler's legs go weak. "Useless! A bunch of useless trash! After days of investigation, not a single clue! What use are you to me?!"
Although Lin Weiguo wasn't as openly expressive as Su Zhenhai, the frequency of his smoking and his increasingly gloomy expression clearly showed his anxiety and anger. "Can't find anything? A bunch of good-for-nothings! What am I keeping you around for?!"
Money should pave the way to success, but this time, it was like hitting cotton – soft and ineffective. The online uproar continued to escalate, and the media outlets that usually fawned over them were now like sharks smelling blood, frantically tearing at the reputations of the Su and Lin families.
"Dad, what do we do now? If this continues, the company will be finished!" Su Ran had long lost his usual arrogance. His face was pale, his eyes were filled with fear and unease, and he said in a trembling voice, "I don't know where Lin Qian got this evidence from, and now the internet is full of people cursing us. The company's stock price is about to hit the daily limit down!"
"What's the panic! Even if the sky falls, I'll hold it up!" Su Zhenhai shouted angrily, but in his heart he was actually full of anxiety, he was just pretending to be calm.
"Damn it! It must have been that brat!" Su Ran gritted her teeth in anger after seeing the post online. "I should have dealt with her completely back then. Now look what's happened, she's caused us so much trouble!"
"What's the use of saying all this now!" Lin Yue panicked as well. She had originally thought Lin Qian was someone she could bully at will, but she hadn't expected her to have such a retaliatory tactic. "We need to find a way to solve this problem quickly, or we're all doomed!"
"Investigate! Find the person who posted this at all costs!" Su Zhenhai roared, his voice filled with murderous intent.
At the same time, Lin Qian's phone received a text message from an unknown number: If you want to save your mother, come to the abandoned factory on the outskirts of the city alone. Remember, do not call the police, or you will bear the consequences!
Lin Qian looked at the text message on her phone and sneered. She had long guessed that the Su and Lin families wouldn't let this go, but she hadn't expected them to resort to such underhanded tactics.
"Trying to threaten me with my mother? Don't you know who I am!" A ruthless glint flashed in Lin Qian's eyes. She was not a pushover.
She opened the system interface and checked her task progress and inventory.
"System, help me analyze the authenticity of this text message and my mother's current situation," Lin Qian said to the system in her mind.
"Ding! Information analysis in progress... According to system analysis, the authenticity of this text message is 99.9%. Your mother is currently imprisoned in an abandoned factory on the outskirts of the city, and her vital signs are weak. It is recommended that the host go to rescue her as soon as possible." The system's cold, mechanical voice rang in Lin Qian's mind.
"Damn it! These beasts!" Lin Qian clenched her fists, her eyes blazing with fury. She immediately opened the wardrobe, changed into a black tracksuit, and tied her hair into a high ponytail, looking dashing and spirited.
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