"Yes, Mr. Lin!" the head of the security department responded immediately.
"There's one more thing..."
Lin Fan's voice lowered.
"This incident is not just a business competition, but more like a premeditated attack."
"We cannot just passively defend; we must also take the initiative!"
"We want to establish cooperative alliances with other companies!"
"We must unite to jointly combat malicious competition and form a united front within the industry!"
"Meeting adjourned!" Lin Fan waved his hand.
"Get to work! Remember, we have no time to waste; every minute and every second is crucial!"
Everyone responded in unison, "Yes, President Lin!"
His voice was loud and clear, and his momentum was overwhelming.
After the meeting, everyone in the Lin Group sprang into action.
The Ministry of Justice acted swiftly, joining forces with the police to investigate the source of the rumors.
They retrieved a large amount of network data, analyzed countless posts and comments, and finally identified several key IP addresses.
"Found it!" an employee from the legal department shouted excitedly.
"These IP addresses all point to the same place—Brother Long's secret hideout!"
"They were the ones pulling the strings behind the scenes!"
The head of the legal department said through gritted teeth, "Gather all the evidence, and I will make them pay a heavy price!"
At the same time, the public relations department also released a strongly worded statement.
"Recently, some rumors about the quality of Lin's Group's products have appeared on the Internet."
These rumors are pure fabrication and malicious slander against the Lin Group!
"Lin's Group has always prioritized product quality. Our products have undergone rigorous quality testing and meet national standards. Consumers can use them with confidence!"
"The Lin Group reserves the right to pursue legal action against those who spread rumors!"
The statement immediately caused a huge uproar online.
"I support the Lin Group! I trust their products!"
"Those who spread rumors are truly despicable!"
"Go Lin Group! We will always support you!"
...
At the same time, the public relations department also released the quality inspection report of Lin's Group's products, refuting those rumors with irrefutable facts.
The marketing department also quickly adjusted its marketing strategy and launched unprecedented promotional activities.
Buy one get one free!
50% off everything!
"Spend a certain amount and receive a big gift!"
The dimly lit basement was filled with smoke, and the pungent smell mixed with cheap perfume and sweat made one want to vomit.
Beside a dilapidated pool table, Brother Long leaned against the wall, a cigarette dangling from his mouth.
The snake standing opposite him was venomous.
A thin man with a sinister look in his eyes had a hideous scar on his face that stretched from the corner of his eye to his chin.
"Brother Long, are we really going to do this? This is kidnapping, we could end up in jail!" Viper's voice was hoarse and hesitant. Although they did some shady things in the past, kidnapping still made him a little uneasy.
"Going to jail? You're scared?" Brother Long exhaled a smoke ring and sneered, "Fortune favors the bold! That kid Lin Fan is impervious to both soft and hard tactics. If we don't teach him a lesson, how will we turn things around?"
"But... what if..." The viper was still a little worried.
"No 'what if'!" Brother Long slammed his hand on the table, making the billiard balls roll around. "We're all in this together now. We either rise to the top together or we all perish together! Do you think that kid Lin Fan will let us off the hook? He's pressing us relentlessly, determined to kill us!"
"Damn it, I don't believe a mere kid can cause trouble!" Brother Long became more and more agitated, stubbing out his cigarette on the pool table, leaving a charred mark. "This time, we're going to pull off something big and completely ruin him!"
"Brother Long, tell me, who should we tie up?" Seeing Brother Long's determination, Viper no longer hesitated, a ruthless glint in his eyes.
Brother Long chuckled, revealing a mouthful of yellow teeth: "That kid Lin Fan cares most about his sister, Lin Yue. Let's start with her!"
"Lin Yue?" Viper was taken aback. "She's just an ordinary person, she has nothing to do with the Lin Group, right?"
"An ordinary person?" Brother Long scoffed. "An ordinary person is good! The more ordinary someone is, the more Lin Fan cares! We've kidnapped his sister, are we afraid he won't obediently submit?"
"Besides, this little girl is quite pretty. It's not a bad deal to tie her up and let the brothers have some fun!" Brother Long said, a lewd smile on his face.
The venomous snake laughed along, but its laughter was more like a grimace.
"Brother Long is brilliant! Let's do it this way!" Viper slapped his thigh, making up his mind.
"Alright! Go and make the arrangements. Find a few quick-witted and tight-lipped brothers. Don't mess this up!" Brother Long instructed.
"Don't worry, Brother Long, I guarantee I'll complete the mission!" Viper patted his chest and assured him.
Brother Long nodded, then took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, pulled one out, lit it, and took a deep drag.
"Lin Fan, Lin Fan, aren't you so powerful? Aren't you going to fight us? This time, I'll let you taste what it means to wish you were dead!" A crazed light flashed in Brother Long's eyes.
Viper left the basement and began to plan the kidnapping. He carefully selected a few of the most ruthless and reliable men from among Brother Long's gang.
"This mission is extremely important; it concerns our very survival. Everyone, be on your guard and absolutely cannot afford any mistakes!" Viper shouted sternly to his men.
"Don't worry, Brother Snake, don't you trust us to handle things?" said a thug with a fierce face.
“That’s right, Snake Bro, just you wait and see!” another thug chimed in.
The viper nodded and then gave a detailed account of the kidnapping, including the time, place, route, and how to deal with any unexpected situations.
“Remember, our target is Lin Yue, Lin Fan’s sister. She passes by this road every day after get off work; there’s a bus stop there that’s less crowded, making it a good place to strike,” Viper said, pointing to a map.
"After we kidnap her, we will immediately take her to our other stronghold, the warehouse, which is more secluded and less likely to be discovered."
"Also, during the operation, you must be extremely careful and cautious. Do not leave any clues, and above all, do not take any lives, understand?" Viper emphasized again.
"Understood!" the thugs replied in unison.
"Alright! Move out!" Viper waved his hand, and the thugs immediately disappeared into the night.
Night falls and the city lights come on.
Lin Yue walked out of the company gate after get off work, just like any other day. She was an employee of a small company, and although the work was hard, she was content.
Lost in thought, she walked along, completely unaware that danger was creeping closer.
As she walked to the bus stop, a van suddenly stopped in front of her.
Before she could react, several burly men jumped out of the car, covered her mouth without saying a word, and forcibly dragged her into the car.
"Ugh... Ugh..." Lin Yue struggled desperately, but her strength seemed so insignificant in front of several burly men.
The van sped away and quickly disappeared into the traffic.
Lin Yue was taken to a warehouse, a dilapidated, dark place that smelled musty.
She was tied to a chair, her mouth taped shut, and could only make muffled sounds.
Her eyes were filled with fear and despair.
"Let me go...you...who are you..." Lin Yue's mouth was released, her voice trembling and choked with sobs.
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