Secretary Chen's face was ashen, and her breathing was unsteady. "President Liu, there's been a lot of negative news about our group online... saying that our 'Hope of Light' project is just a publicity stunt to grab attention..."
Liu Lu turned around abruptly, her eyes sharp. "What's going on?"
Secretary Chen handed the tablet computer to Liu Lu. On the screen, the comment section was filled with all sorts of doubts and insults. Some people even started digging up some minor issues from the group's past, exaggerating them and interpreting them maliciously.
Liu Lu's face gradually darkened.
She knew that someone was manipulating everything behind the scenes.
The CFO and the marketing director exchanged a glance, both with a hint of barely perceptible smugness in their eyes.
They had long been dissatisfied with Liu Lu's insistence on the "Hope of Light" project, believing it was a waste of the group's resources.
Seeing Liu Lu in trouble now, he secretly rejoiced.
“Mr. Liu,” the CFO cleared his throat, “it seems that the ‘Hope of Light’ project has indeed caused us a lot of trouble. Perhaps… we should suspend it for now?” The Marketing Director chimed in, “Yes, Mr. Liu, the most urgent task is to stabilize the group’s stock price. We can talk about the rest later.”
Liu Lu looked at them with icy eyes, as if she could see right through their thoughts.
She did not argue forcefully as usual, nor did she passionately expound on the significance of the "Light of Hope" project.
She simply nodded and said, "Okay."
This word, like a thunderclap, exploded in the conference room.
Everyone was stunned, unable to believe their ears.
Liu Lu, the Liu Lu who would stand up to everyone for the "Light of Hope" project, actually...
What do you mean?
The CFO and the marketing director exchanged a glance, both seeing undisguised surprise in each other's eyes.
They didn't expect that they would achieve their goal so easily this time.
Liu Lu walked to the conference table, picked up a document, opened it, and said calmly, "Since everyone has agreed to suspend the 'Hope of Light' project, then starting tomorrow..." She paused, her gaze sweeping over everyone, a meaningful smile playing on her lips, "we will activate Plan B."
Secretary Chen looked at Liu Lu with suspicion. Plan B?
What is it?
She had never heard Mr. Liu mention it.
The others were also completely baffled. What was Plan B?
Why did Mr. Liu suddenly become like this...?
different?
Liu Lu closed the file with a crisp sound, breaking the suffocating silence in the conference room.
Meeting adjourned.
Everyone got up and left, leaving only Liu Lu and Secretary Chen in the conference room.
Secretary Chen walked up to Liu Lu and cautiously asked, "President Liu, what about Plan B...?"
Liu Lu looked at her with deep eyes, "Go and compile a list of all the shareholders' information for me."
Secretary Chen paused for a moment, then nodded. "Okay, Mr. Liu." She turned to leave, and as she reached the door, she suddenly heard Liu Lu's voice, deep and firm:
"The game has only just begun." The news of the suspension of the "Hope of Light" project caused a huge stir, like a stone thrown into a calm lake.
The media outlets reported on it extensively, and the comment section exploded with discussion.
The praise that once elevated Liu Lu Group to a pedestal has now turned into doubt and criticism.
Comments like "So the so-called 'beacon of hope' was just a show!", "Where is the social responsibility of Liu Lu Group?", and "The profit-seeking nature of capital has been fully exposed!" flooded the internet.
The group's stock price also began to fluctuate and fell all the way down.
The CFO and marketing director watched all this with secret satisfaction.
They thought Liu Lu had run out of options and had no choice but to give in to reality.
They even started planning how to divide up the group's resources after Liu Lu's complete downfall.
However, they did not know that all of this was within Liu Lu's expectations, and that she had even orchestrated it herself.
Liu Lu was not idle.
She poured all her energy into what she called "Plan B".
She convened the group's core team, working day and night to comprehensively review and innovate the group's existing projects.
She infused ordinary daily necessities projects with the concepts of technology and environmental protection, giving them a fresh new look; she combined a single catering project with cultural creativity to create a unique brand experience; she even comprehensively upgraded the group's logistics system to make it more efficient, environmentally friendly, and intelligent.
At the same time, Liu Lu secretly contacted several powerful investment institutions and reached strategic cooperation agreements with them.
The funds from these investment institutions will provide strong support for Liu Lu's "Plan B".
Everything was proceeding smoothly, like the calm before a storm.
One late night, the light in Liu Lu's office was still on.
Secretary Chen stood beside Liu Lu, looking at her tired yet resolute face, and felt a deep sense of admiration.
"Mr. Liu, are you really... confident?" she asked softly.
Liu Lu raised her head, looked at the dark night sky outside the window, and a confident smile appeared on her lips.
“Of course.” She paused, then turned her gaze to Secretary Chen. “See you at the press conference tomorrow.”
Secretary Chen nodded and turned to leave.
As she reached the door, she heard Liu Lu mutter to herself, "The real show is just beginning..." The next day, the new product launch was packed to capacity, with flashes of light going off everywhere.
Liu Lu, dressed in a smart suit, walked gracefully onto the stage.
She didn't exchange many pleasantries and went straight to showcasing the new products.
The improved daily necessities series is not only more environmentally friendly and practical, but also incorporates smart technology, which is refreshing; the culturally creative catering brand, with its unique style and delicious taste, quickly captured the taste buds of everyone present.
Applause and exclamations of amazement filled the air at the scene, and the comment section of the online live stream was instantly flooded with messages such as "Buy it!" and "Awesome!"
The new product quickly captured the market upon its launch, and sales soared.
Liu Lu Group's stock price also began to rebound, even surpassing its previous high.
Those who once questioned and criticized Liu Lu have now changed their attitudes and are full of praise for her business acumen and boldness.
The CFO and marketing director watched all this with grim faces.
They never expected that Liu Lu would achieve such an amazing comeback in such a short period of time.
Their previous smugness and smugness have now turned into deep regret and fear.
At a shareholders' meeting, the CFO and the marketing director bowed their heads and sincerely apologized to Liu Lu.
"Mr. Liu, we were wrong. We shouldn't have questioned your decisions, and we shouldn't have hindered the 'Light of Hope' project..."
Liu Lu looked at them calmly and said, "To err is human, to forgive divine." She did not blame them too much, but instead restarted the "Light of Hope" project and increased investment to further enhance its influence.
Just as Liu Lu's Group was thriving, the arrival of an uninvited guest shattered this peaceful scene.
A blond, blue-eyed man, leading a group of men, stormed into Liu Lu's office.
He slammed a document on Liu Lu's desk, his tone arrogant, "Ms. Liu Lu, our company has already obtained the patent rights to this technology. Please immediately cease the production and sale of related products!"
Liu Lu picked up the document, glanced at it, and a cold smile appeared on her lips.
She slowly raised her head, her gaze sharp. "Is that so? I'd like to see what you're capable of." She picked up the phone and dialed a number. "Secretary Chen, notify the legal department to prepare for battle..." She hung up the phone, a sharp glint flashing in her eyes.
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