Secretary Chen, panting heavily and pale-faced, said haltingly, "The Zhao Group...they...joined forces with an international consortium...and launched a full-scale takeover of us!"
Liu Lu was startled, and the drawing paper in her hand almost slipped from her grasp.
She forced herself to calm down, took a deep breath, and gently placed Liu Bei on the ground.
"Sweetie, go play with Aunt Chen for a while. Mommy has something very important to take care of."
Liu Bei nodded understandingly and left the office with Secretary Chen's hand.
Liu Lu was the only one left in the office.
She walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, looking down at the bustling city below, but her heart felt cold.
The Zhao Group's alliance with international conglomerates is undoubtedly adding insult to injury.
The opposing side came with overwhelming force, possessing substantial funds and abundant resources, while Liu Lu Group was like a small boat adrift in turbulent waves.
She dialed the number of industry expert Li, her tone grave: "Expert Li, the situation has changed. The other party has received support from an international consortium. We need to reassess the risks and develop a new response strategy."
After a moment's thought, Expert Li said seriously, "Mr. Liu, this battle will be difficult. Their financial strength far surpasses ours; we have no chance of winning in a head-on confrontation."
"I know." Liu Lu rubbed her temples, a wave of exhaustion washing over her. "But we have no way out."
At that moment, Zhou's business partner called, his voice tinged with panic: "Mr. Liu, our company is under tremendous pressure, and I'm afraid... I'm afraid we can no longer fulfill the cooperation agreement."
Liu Lu gripped her phone tightly, barely suppressing her anger: "President Zhou, what do you mean by this? This is a critical moment, and you're deserting your post. What about me?"
The helpless voice of Zhou's business partner came from the other end of the phone: "Mr. Liu, I have no choice. The terms they offered are too generous. I... I have to be responsible for my company and shareholders..."
Liu Lu abruptly hung up the phone, her anger finally reaching its peak.
Betrayal, blatant betrayal!
She felt like she was trapped in a swamp, and the more she struggled, the deeper she sank.
Just then, the office door opened again, and Liu Bei's small figure appeared in the doorway. She hugged Liu Lu's leg tightly, looked up, and said in her childish voice, "Mommy..."
Liu Bei hugged Liu Lu tightly and said in her childish voice, "Mom, don't be sad. No matter what happens, you will always be the best mom in my heart!" Her daughter's innocent words were like a warm current, melting the frost in Liu Lu's heart.
She bent down, hugged her daughter tightly, and gently kissed her daughter's soft hair.
An unprecedented power surged from the bottom of my heart, dispelling all weariness and despair.
She had to win for her daughter's sake!
Just then, industry expert Li called again, his voice tinged with excitement: "Ms. Liu, I've found it! I've found their weakness! Although their cash flow is huge, it is highly dependent on short-term financing. We can start from here and cut off their source of funds!" Expert Li explained his plan in detail, and Liu Lu's eyes grew brighter and brighter, as if a ray of dawn had appeared in the previously gloomy sky.
To Liu Lu's even greater surprise, Zhou's business partner called again, his tone sincere: "Ms. Liu, I'm sorry, I made the wrong decision earlier. After careful consideration, I've decided to stand with you and stand together through thick and thin! I've contacted several trustworthy companies, and they are willing to provide funding and resources to support us!"
It turns out that Zhou's business partner was misled by the opponent's terms and wavered for a time, but his deep respect and trust for Liu Lu ultimately overcame his greed.
He understood that only by collaborating with a legendary figure like Liu Lu could he create greater value.
The morale of Liu Lu's group soared, and the previously precarious situation was instantly reversed.
They quickly adjusted their strategy, concentrated their superior resources, and launched a fierce attack on the opponent's weaknesses.
Liu Lu stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the sky gradually brightening outside, a confident smile on her lips.
She dialed a number, her voice firm and cold: "Start the operation!"
A deep voice came from the other end of the phone: "Yes!"
Liu Lu put down the phone, turned to look at her daughter, her eyes filled with tenderness.
She took her daughter's little hand and walked towards the office door.
Suddenly, the office lights flickered for a moment, then returned to normal.
Liu Lu frowned slightly, a sense of foreboding creeping into her heart...
She stopped and turned to look at the empty office, saying softly, "What happened?"
The office lights flickered again, this time for a longer duration.
Liu Lu felt uneasy and quickly pressed the emergency button to activate the office's security system.
Almost simultaneously, the office door was violently kicked open, and a group of men in black rushed in. They were well-trained, moved swiftly, and targeted Liu Lu and Liu Bei with clear objective.
Liu Lu shielded Liu Bei behind her and calmly directed the security personnel to counterattack.
Gunfire erupted in the office, and a fierce battle broke out in the confined space.
The core team members of Liu Lu Group also joined the battle, displaying amazing combat power and engaging in a life-or-death struggle with the men in black.
This raid was clearly a risky move by the Zhao Group, who were attempting to break the will to resist of Liu Lu's group through a decapitation strike.
However, they underestimated Liu Lu and her team's loyalty and fighting spirit.
The battle was extremely fierce, with casualties on both sides.
Liu Lu was under immense pressure, having to direct the battle while also protecting her daughter's safety.
But she always kept a calm mind and dealt with all kinds of unexpected situations with composure.
Just then, Secretary Chen exclaimed in alarm, "President Liu, our system has been hacked!"
Liu Lu's heart skipped a beat; she knew this was the real crisis.
If the system is compromised, the group's confidential information will be leaked, with unimaginable consequences.
"Activate the backup system immediately! Stop them at all costs!" Liu Lu decisively issued the order.
The technicians worked against the clock, trying to stop the intruders from taking further action.
However, the opponent's technical capabilities were very strong, and the backup system was also in jeopardy.
Just at this critical moment, industry expert Li suddenly appeared, bringing good news: "Mr. Liu, I've found a vulnerability in the intruder's system, and we can use this vulnerability to counter them!"
Li quickly took over the technical team and began implementing his counterattack plan.
Industry insiders were closely watching the battle, surprised by the Liu Lu Group's tenacious resistance and disgusted by the Zhao Group's despicable tactics.
The battle reached a fever pitch, with both sides exchanging blows and refusing to give an inch.
The enemy's attacks came wave after wave, but Liu Lu's group's defenses remained impregnable.
Suddenly, all the office lights went out, plunging the entire room into darkness.
"What happened?" Liu Lu asked in a low voice.
A cold voice echoed in the darkness: "Liu Lu, you've lost."
In the darkness, Liu Lu felt the cold muzzle of a gun pressed against her temple.
Liu Bei trembled behind her, clutching the hem of her clothes tightly.
Is this the end?
She was unwilling to accept it, but she couldn't let her daughter get hurt.
Suddenly, a piercing alarm broke the silence.
Immediately afterwards, the office lights came on again, and a group of fully armed police officers rushed in and quickly brought the situation under control.
The men in black were caught off guard and were all subdued.
It turns out that, in the moment of crisis, Li, the industry expert, not only found the intruder's vulnerability, but also secretly contacted the police and reported the Zhao Group's conspiracy to the relevant authorities.
The police had already laid a tight net, just waiting for the right moment to capture them all.
With the danger over, Liu Lu breathed a sigh of relief and hugged her daughter tightly.
The joy of surviving the ordeal brought tears to her eyes.
Zhou, the business partner, also came over with apology and admiration, and shook Liu Lu's hand: "President Liu, you are truly a woman who is just as capable as any man! I was so blind before, I almost missed out on such a good business partner!"
This thrilling final battle ended in victory for Liu Lu's Group.
The conspiracy of the alliance between international capital and domestic enterprises was completely thwarted. Liu Lu Group not only preserved its position but also gained greater reputation and influence, becoming the true hegemon in the industry.
At the celebration banquet, Liu Lu raised her glass to thank everyone who had supported her.
Liu Bei, dressed in a beautiful princess dress, moved through the crowd like a little angel, enjoying the joy of victory.
Secretary Chen looked at Liu Lu and her daughter with eyes full of relief.
However, just as Liu Lu was basking in the joy of victory, her phone rang.
An unfamiliar number.
Liu Lu hesitated for a moment, but still answered the phone.
"Congratulations, Liu Lu, you've won this battle." A deep, hoarse voice came from the other end of the phone, carrying a hint of barely perceptible mockery.
"Who are you?" Liu Lu asked warily.
"Who I am is not important. What's important is that I know your secret, I know your identity as a time traveler..." The other person's voice carried a hint of sinister intent, causing Liu Lu's heart to sink.
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