The knocking interrupted Liu Lu's thoughts.
The company's legal director entered, his face grave as he handed over a document: "Ms. Liu, court summons. The hearing is next week." Liu Lu took the summons, her fingertips turning white. The opponent's choice to sue at this critical juncture was clearly an attempt to take advantage of her misfortune.
The group's stock price has already started to fall, and if they lose this lawsuit, the consequences will be unimaginable.
At the same time, the leaked trade secrets spread like a virus, and competitors pressed closer, almost replicating the group's core technologies.
Time is running out for Liu Lu.
She forced herself to calm down, summoned all the senior executives to the conference room, and said in an icy tone, "I don't care who leaked the information. Now, immediately, plug the loophole! I want a solution within three days!"
The atmosphere in the meeting room was oppressive and tense, and everyone could feel the immense pressure emanating from Liu Lu.
After the meeting, Liu Lu stayed alone in the office, carefully sorting through all the clues.
The leak happened so suddenly, and the perpetrator's methods were extremely professional, leaving almost no trace.
Could it really be Xiao Li?
Liu Lu's heart was filled with doubt and pain.
Xiaoli had been loyal to her for five years, so why would she suddenly betray her?
Liu Lu didn't believe Xiao Li would betray her, so she decided to investigate herself.
She retrieved all the company's surveillance footage and carefully reviewed it frame by frame.
Finally, in an inconspicuous corner, she discovered a clue.
While cleaning Xiaoli's office, a cleaner secretly inserted a USB drive into Xiaoli's computer.
And this cleaner was actually an undercover agent sent by a competitor!
Liu Lu immediately submitted the evidence to the police and contacted the media to reveal the truth to the public.
The competitor's conspiracy was exposed, and the stock price plummeted.
In court, Liu Lu calmly dealt with the opposing lawyer and presented all the evidence one by one.
Ultimately, the court ruled in favor of Liu Lu Group and imposed a huge fine on its competitors.
With the crisis resolved, the entire group was overjoyed.
Liu Lu stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window in her office, looking at the bustling city outside, but she did not feel as relaxed as she had imagined.
This victory was hard-won, and it made her realize even more deeply the cruelty of business competition.
“Mom…” a childish voice sounded from behind.
Liu Lu turned around and saw her daughter Liu Bei standing at the door, holding a drawing board in her hand.
"Mom, look at my drawing!" Liu Bei happily handed the drawing board to Liu Lu.
Looking at the crooked lines on the drawing board, Liu Lu smiled slightly: "So beautiful! Beibei is amazing!"
"Mom, let me tell you a story..." Liu Bei said coquettishly, holding Liu Lu's hand.
Liu Lu squatted down and looked at her daughter gently: "Okay, Mom will listen to you."
“Once upon a time…” Liu Bei began her story, but Liu Lu’s gaze fell on the corridor behind her daughter, where a figure flashed by…
Liu Bei nestled close to Liu Lu, chattering away about the fun things that happened at kindergarten, imitating the teacher's tone, which made Liu Lu laugh.
The child's innocent smile was like a clear spring, washing away the fatigue and anxiety that had accumulated in Liu Lu's heart.
These past few days, Liu Bei has been by Liu Lu's side, her small hand tightly holding Liu Lu's, giving her silent support and strength.
Meanwhile, Liu Lu's investigation also made a breakthrough.
She discovered that it wasn't Xiaoli who leaked the trade secrets, but rather an inconspicuous junior employee in the company.
This junior employee, named Wang Qiang, was usually quiet and unassuming, but he was secretly bribed by a competitor to steal the group's core technology.
After obtaining conclusive evidence, Liu Lu immediately called the police and brought Wang Qiang to justice.
In court, Liu Lu Group's legal team demonstrated strong professionalism and eloquent speaking skills.
They not only proved that the group had not plagiarized, but also exposed the mysterious company's long-term malicious infringement on Liu Lu's group.
The opposing lawyer's face grew increasingly grim, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
Ultimately, the court ruled against the mysterious company and ordered it to pay Liu Lu's group a huge sum of money in damages.
As soon as the news broke, the group's stock price immediately rebounded, even surpassing pre-crisis levels.
Liu Lu's name resounded throughout the industry once again, and people praised her business acumen and perseverance.
At the celebration banquet, Liu Lu raised her glass to express her gratitude to all the employees.
"This victory belongs to each and every one of us!" Her voice was strong and clear, full of confidence and pride.
After the banquet, Liu Lu returned to her office and wearily rubbed her temples.
Suddenly, she remembered the painting her daughter Liu Bei had drawn before, with its crooked lines that seemed to hide some secret.
She walked to the easel and examined it carefully. Suddenly, her gaze fixed on an inconspicuous corner—there was a drawing of a man wearing glasses, holding a USB drive…
"Beibei, come here for a second," Liu Lu's voice trembled slightly, "Tell Mommy, who is this person in the picture?"
Liu Bei blinked her big eyes, looked at the man in the painting, and said in a childish voice, "It's...it's the cleaning uncle..."
Liu Lu's heart sank...
Liu Lu took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.
Cleaner, USB drive...
These clues, when pieced together, gave her a vague feeling that a much larger conspiracy was hidden behind it all.
She immediately arranged for someone to secretly investigate the cleaner and the forces behind him.
The investigation revealed a shocking truth: the cleaning lady was actually a corporate spy planted by a rival company, and the mastermind behind her was...
Xiaoli!
It turns out that Xiaoli had long been bribed by a competitor and had been lurking around Liu Lu, waiting for an opportunity to steal the group's trade secrets.
This leak was orchestrated by her.
Liu Lu felt as if her heart was being torn apart. She never imagined that the person she trusted most would betray her.
But she was not defeated by grief; instead, she became even more determined to win this battle.
She played along, remaining outwardly calm while secretly gathering evidence of Xiaoli's crimes.
At the same time, she secretly contacted the police and asked for their assistance.
Having obtained conclusive evidence, Liu Lu acted decisively and brought Xiao Li to justice.
Xiaoli's arrest threw the rival company into disarray, and their conspiracy was completely exposed.
Taking advantage of her success, Liu Lu acquired some of her competitors' core businesses, turning them into her own subsidiaries and further expanding the group's scale.
Those employees who had previously switched to rival companies were filled with regret upon seeing this situation. They then realized that Liu Lu was the real business genius.
Meanwhile, the long-time employees of Liu Lu's Group were completely impressed by Liu Lu's abilities, and the group became more united than ever before.
Liu Lu stood on the top floor of the group's building, looking at the bustling scene outside the window, a slight smile appearing on her lips.
Suddenly, her phone rang; it was an unfamiliar number…
"President Liu, it's been a long time..." Liu Lu stood on the top floor of the group's building, looking down at the bustling metropolis below. As night fell, the city lights twinkled like stars, dazzling and bright.
In the distance, iconic buildings soar into the clouds, showcasing the city's vitality and prosperity.
A gentle breeze brushed her cheeks, bringing a touch of coolness and dispelling her fatigue from the past few days.
She, Liu Lu, is now a legendary figure in the business world.
In just a few years, she led Liu Lu Group from a small business on the verge of bankruptcy to an unshakeable giant in the industry.
Her name has become an idol in the hearts of countless entrepreneurs, and her story has been widely reported by major media outlets.
At this moment, she enjoys the joy of success, but also feels the responsibility on her shoulders.
She knew that all of this was hard-won, the result of countless days and nights of hard work, and countless times of persevering through difficulties.
"Mom, look!" A clear child's voice broke Liu Lu's reverie.
Her daughter, Liu Bei, ran excitedly to her side, holding an exquisite photo frame in her hand.
Inside the frame is a family photo.
In the photo, Liu Lu and her daughter Liu Bei are all smiles, while her husband stands behind them, gently putting his arm around their shoulders.
"It's so beautiful!" Liu Lu said, taking the photo frame with her eyes shining with happiness.
"Mom, let's take a family photo every year from now on, okay?" Liu Bei asked expectantly, blinking her big eyes.
"Okay!" Liu Lu agreed without hesitation.
Just then, Liu Lu's phone rang. It was an unfamiliar number.
"Hello?" Liu Lu answered the phone.
"Mr. Liu, it's been a long time..." A deep voice came from the other end of the phone, with a hint of mockery.
Liu Lu's heart sank suddenly, and an ominous premonition surged into her mind.
"Who are you?" she asked coldly.
"Heh, Mr. Liu, you seem to have a short memory. You've forgotten me so quickly?" The other person's voice was full of sarcasm.
Liu Lu tried hard to recall the voice, and suddenly, an image flashed through her mind—a man wearing glasses, holding a USB drive...
"It's you! Wang Qiang!" Liu Lu said through gritted teeth.
“That’s right, it’s me.” Wang Qiang’s voice was full of pride. “You didn’t expect that, did you? I’m still alive.”
"What do you want to do?" Liu Lu asked, suppressing her anger.
"Hehe, I just wanted to tell you that the game has only just begun..." Wang Qiang said before hanging up the phone.
Liu Lu's hand holding the phone trembled slightly. She knew that Wang Qiang's appearance meant that an even greater challenge was about to begin.
Back in her office, Liu Lu's secretary handed her an anonymous letter.
The envelope was unsigned, containing only a few simple words: Beware, a larger conspiracy is brewing...
Liu Lu's heart sank again; she sensed that an even bigger storm was about to break...
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