Liu Lu hung up the phone, her fingertips lightly tapping the table, each tap distinct yet carrying a chilling undertone.
"Investigate. I need to know who's behind this." Secretary Chen accepted the order and left swiftly and decisively.
As planned, Liu Lu began to gradually expose the financial problems of her competitors.
The forged reports and the shady transactions were peeled back layer by layer like an onion, causing a huge uproar in the industry.
The competitors clearly underestimated Liu Lu's determination and strength; they panicked and lost their composure.
A fierce counterattack followed.
Online trolls flooded the internet, overwhelming Liu Lu's group with a deluge of negative news.
Former partners, driven by self-interest, turned against Liu Lu's group and publicly accused it of various "crimes."
Liu Lu Group's stock price plummeted, partners terminated their contracts one after another, and a sense of panic emerged within the company.
Liu Lu remained calm and composed, a cold smile playing on her lips.
She had long anticipated this day, so she made thorough preparations in advance.
The group's legal team is like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath, its edge fully revealed.
They collected all the evidence used to smear Liu Lu's Group and swiftly sued several of the companies that had committed the most serious defamation, on charges of defamation!
Liu Lu Group won this lawsuit decisively.
In court, the evidence was overwhelming, leaving the companies speechless. They were ultimately ordered to pay huge sums in damages and issue a public apology.
This victory not only silenced those opportunistic troublemakers, but also enhanced the positive image of Liu Lu Group and won the trust of more partners.
The crisis seemed to have passed, but Liu Lu's unease grew stronger.
That mysterious phone call remained like a thorn in her heart.
Late at night, in the office, Liu Lu was alone, looking at the flashing neon lights outside the window, lost in thought.
Suddenly, her phone vibrated, and an anonymous text message appeared: "You think you've won? The game has only just begun..." Liu Lu abruptly stood up, walked to the French windows, her gaze sharp as she looked at the distant, dimly lit city, and murmured, "Then..."
Liu Lu's counterattack worked.
The news of the victory spread like wildfire throughout the industry, and those partners who had previously wavered changed their attitudes and returned with apologies and a desire to cooperate.
Liu Lu Group's stock price also began to rebound, even surpassing pre-crisis levels.
With swift and decisive action and exceptional wisdom, she once again proved her strength and made those who tried to bring her down taste the bitter fruit of their actions.
The group's building, which was once deserted, is now bustling with guests.
Liu Lu moved gracefully between various meetings and banquets, chatting and laughing, exuding queen-like demeanor in every gesture.
She knew this was only the first victory; the real challenges were yet to come.
At the same time, Liu Bei also became the focus of attention among her classmates at school.
Previously, because of her mother's "negative news," Liu Bei was always isolated and ridiculed by some classmates who were unaware of the truth at school.
Now that the truth has come out, Liu Lu has become a hero in everyone's eyes, and Liu Bei has finally been able to hold her head high.
"My mom is amazing!" During recess, Liu Bei proudly told her classmates how her mother outsmarted the villains and turned the tide.
The students listened with great interest, their eyes filled with envy.
When Liu Bei got home from school, she excitedly jumped into Liu Lu's arms and chattered about the interesting things that happened at school.
"Mom, everyone says you're amazing! You're my idol!"
Liu Lu gently stroked her daughter's hair, a relieved smile on her face.
What could make her happier than her daughter's admiration and approval?
Everything seemed to be moving in a positive direction, and Liu Lu's tense nerves gradually relaxed.
At night, she sat by the floor-to-ceiling window, swirling a glass of red wine in her hand, gazing at the dazzling night view outside, a slight smile playing on her lips.
"Ding—" The phone screen lit up, a new anonymous text message breaking the silence: "You think this is the end? The show has only just begun..."
Liu Lu's smile froze instantly, and her eyes turned sharp.
She put down her wine glass, walked to the window, gazed intently into the distance, and whispered, "Then..."
...
Come here, horse.
There was no fear in Liu Lu's eyes, only a burning fighting spirit.
Just as Liu Lu Group was thriving, its stock price was soaring, and it was attracting a constant stream of partners, a mysterious business giant—"Huanyu Group"—suddenly emerged.
Like a lurking beast, they quietly acquired several smaller companies surrounding Liu Lu's group, forming an encirclement.
The chairman of Huanyu Group, a man named Zhao Gan, is a low-key and mysterious figure who rarely appears in public.
The rumors about him are hard to distinguish between true and false. All that is known is that he is ruthless and can turn the tide in the business world with a flick of his wrist. No one dares to challenge him.
What's even more unsettling is that the business direction of Huanyu Group highly overlaps with the new development direction of Liu Lu Group.
Industry insiders speculate that Zhao Gan's appearance was no accident, and that he seemed to have long coveted Liu Lu Group's "cake".
Some say Zhao Gan wanted to take over Liu Lu's group, while others say he wanted to force Liu Lu to cooperate so he could get a share of the profits.
Rumors spread like wildfire, and Liu Lu Group's stock price fluctuated again.
Faced with this sudden and formidable foe, Liu Lu neither backed down nor panicked.
She knew that in this dog-eat-dog business world, only by taking the initiative could she seize the upper hand.
After careful consideration, Liu Lu made a bold decision—to take the initiative to extend a cooperation invitation to Zhao Gan.
This news shocked the entire business world.
Everyone thought Liu Lu had gone mad, actually making friendly gestures towards a tiger.
Secretary Chen also expressed some concerns: "President Liu, Zhao Gan is a cunning man. Do we really want to cooperate with him?"
Liu Lu smiled confidently: "Instead of passively defending, it's better to take the initiative. Rather than making him an enemy, it's better to make him an ally. Besides, I want to see what this mysterious Mr. Zhao Gan is really up to."
A few days later, at the headquarters of the Universal Group, in the top-floor office.
Zhao Gan received Liu Lu's invitation to collaborate, and a playful smile appeared on his lips.
"Interesting. This woman is even more interesting than I imagined." He picked up the phone and dialed a number. "Make arrangements for me to meet her."
The olive branch of cooperation has been extended, and no one can predict what will happen next.
Is it a powerful alliance that will create brilliance together, or is it fraught with undercurrents and hidden dangers?
Liu Lu stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the brightly lit city in the distance, her eyes deep and determined.
She knew that this game had only just begun...
“Zhao Gan…” Liu Lu murmured the name, a complex light flashing in her eyes.
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