The knocking interrupted Liu Lu's thoughts.
The person who came in was her newly hired business strategist, Strategist Zhou.
He was thin and wore gold-rimmed glasses, behind which gleamed a wise light.
"Mr. Liu, I just received news that Sun's rival is aggressively acquiring shares of our group."
Liu Lu's heart tightened; just as she had expected. "How many?"
"Preliminary estimates suggest he already controls 15 percent of the shares, and that number is still increasing," Zhou Moushi said gravely.
Fifteen percent, while still far from controlling the group, is enough to pose a significant threat to it.
What's even more frightening is that these are just the publicly known figures; the actual number is unknown.
News of widespread anxiety spread rapidly within the group.
Several minority shareholders have already begun secretly contacting Sun's rivals, preparing to sell their shares.
Liu Lu understood that this was a life-or-death battle, and the slightest mistake could lead to total defeat.
"Contact Director Wu and convene an emergency board meeting!" Liu Lu decided immediately.
The atmosphere at the board meeting was somber.
Director Wu, a veteran figure in the group, has always been a staunch supporter of Liu Lu.
"Mr. Liu, the situation is critical, and we must come up with a solution as soon as possible."
Liu Lu looked around at everyone, her gaze firm: "We cannot afford to lose our composure. Sun's opponent's goal is a hostile takeover; we must stabilize the stock price and prevent him from succeeding."
After the meeting, Liu Lu immediately contacted major media outlets and held a press conference to publicly condemn Sun's unfair competition and stated that the group would take all measures to protect its own interests.
Meanwhile, in the stock market, a war without gunpowder has already begun.
Sun's rivals kept selling off their shares, driving down the stock price, while Liu Lu focused on buying them to stabilize the situation.
The two sides traded back and forth, causing the stock price to fluctuate wildly like a roller coaster.
Renowned business journalist Zheng followed this business battle closely. She keenly sensed that this was not just a simple business competition, but seemed to hide a larger conspiracy.
She decided to investigate further and uncover the truth.
In the office, Liu Lu stared intently at the stock market information on her computer screen, her expression grave.
The phone rang again; this time it was Strategist Zhou.
"Mr. Liu, Sun's adversary has started making moves again..."
Zhou Moushi's voice carried a hint of urgency, but Liu Lu remained surprisingly calm.
Her slender fingers flew across the keyboard, displaying complex code and data on the screen.
"Don't panic, proceed according to plan." Liu Lu's voice was calm and firm, as if everything was under her control.
Instead of blindly investing large sums of money to drive up the stock price, she, on the advice of strategist Zhou, released some potential positive news about the group to attract other investors.
These positive developments are not unfounded; they are part of the group's future development plan, and are simply being revealed in advance.
This tactic worked as expected. Investors who had been waiting on the sidelines in the stock market began to stir, some funds started to flow in, and stock prices gradually rebounded.
The school organized a parent-child activity over the weekend.
Liu Lu put aside her work to accompany her daughter, Liu Bei, to the event.
Wearing a beautiful princess dress, Liu Bei proudly introduced herself to her classmates: "My mother is a great entrepreneur!" Looking at her daughter's innocent and cheerful smile, Liu Lu felt extremely gratified.
For her daughter's sake, and for the company's sake, she must win this battle!
On Monday, when the stock market opened, Sun's opponents launched another fierce attack, selling off large amounts of stock in an attempt to drive down the share price once again.
However, this time, he miscalculated.
Instead of falling, the stock price rose steadily.
Sun's opponent realized something was wrong and immediately contacted his trader: "What's going on? Why is the stock price still rising?"
At the same time, the phone rang in Liu Lu's office...
Director Wu's voice was deep and powerful: "President Liu..."
Director Wu's voice was deep and powerful: "President Liu, we won." These four simple words carried immense weight, announcing the victory in this war without gunfire.
Liu Lu breathed a sigh of relief, a faint smile appearing on her face.
She knew this was just the first step, and there was still a long road ahead.
Director Wu contacted some major shareholders with whom he had long-term cooperation. They had long been dissatisfied with Sun's rival's hostile takeover attempt, but had not made a public statement out of consideration for their relationship.
Seeing Liu Lu's decisive counterattack, they decided to stand up and fight alongside her against the hostile takeover, thus stabilizing the situation.
The entry of these major shareholders undoubtedly dealt a heavy blow to Sun's rivals.
He originally thought he could easily take over Liu Lu's group, but he didn't expect to run into a brick wall.
Liu Lu did not give up.
She knew all too well that if you don't cut the weeds at the root, they will grow back in the spring.
She began collecting evidence of Sun's opponent's misconduct and submitted it to the relevant authorities.
At the same time, through a series of clever business operations, she not only thwarted Sun's rival's hostile takeover plan, but also caused his company to fall into trouble due to cash flow problems.
Sun's rival's reputation plummeted, and he became a target of universal condemnation within the industry.
Sun, who was once riding high, is now like a stray dog, avoiding media inquiries and creditor demands.
He never imagined that his meticulously planned scheme would end in such a disastrous failure.
All of this is thanks to Liu Lu.
Reporter Zheng keenly captured the story behind this business battle. She conducted an exclusive interview with Liu Lu and published Liu Lu's success story in major business magazines.
Liu Lu quickly became a rising star in the business world, and her name was widely circulated.
Sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows into Liu Lu's office, illuminating her confident face.
She picked up the phone and dialed a number: "Start the next step of the plan..."
Riding the wave of success, Liu Lu Group expanded rapidly, like a tiger descending a mountain.
Mergers and acquisitions, investments, and innovations – a series of swift and decisive moves that caught competitors off guard.
With strategist Zhou's brilliant planning, Director Wu's strong support, and the concerted efforts of the entire group, Liu Lu's strategic plan was perfectly executed.
With frequent breakthroughs in new product development and a continuously expanding market share, Liu Lu Group's market value soared like a rocket, quickly becoming a super giant in the industry.
Liu Lu's name has transformed from a rising star in the business world into a legendary figure.
Major business summits, forums, and award ceremonies all vie to invite her to attend.
Under the spotlight, Liu Lu was elegant and composed, speaking with ease and confidence, displaying a regal demeanor in every gesture.
Those who once mocked her and waited to see her fail now treat her with awe, and some have even begun to flatter her, trying to curry favor with this powerful figure.
Liu Lu was not blinded by her current success.
She knew that the business world was like a battlefield, constantly changing, and one could not let one's guard down for a moment.
While leading the group to steady development, she also actively explored new business models to plan for the group's future development.
At a high-end cocktail party, glasses clinked and elegantly dressed people mingled.
Liu Lu elegantly raised her champagne glass, chatting and laughing with her business partners.
Suddenly, a waiter walked up to her and handed her an elegant envelope.
"Mr. Liu, someone asked me to give this to you," the waiter said in a low voice, then quickly disappeared into the crowd.
Liu Lu frowned slightly and took the envelope.
The envelope had no signature, only a few simple words: To be opened by the recipient.
A hint of doubt flashed through her mind, but she calmly put the envelope into her handbag.
Back in her office, Liu Lu closed the door and opened the envelope.
The letter contained only a thin sheet of paper with a line of neat handwriting: "I know all your secrets..."
Liu Lu's pupils contracted sharply, and a chill ran from the soles of her feet to the top of her head.
She suddenly stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the dazzling city night view outside, her heart filled with turbulent emotions.
Who is it?
Who is secretly monitoring her?
What exactly does this mysterious person know?
The phone on the desk suddenly vibrated, breaking the silence of the office.
Liu Lu took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and picked up her phone.
The screen displayed an unfamiliar number.
"Hello..." Liu Lu's voice trembled slightly.
A deep, hoarse voice came from the other end of the phone: "Long time no see, Liu Lu..."
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