Liu Lu stared at the numbers flashing on the computer screen. The dense flow of funds was like slippery eels, weaving before her eyes and making her dizzy.
Time ticked by, and the pressure felt like a mountain weighing her down, making it hard to breathe.
The fate of the group hangs by a thread; she must find a breakthrough as soon as possible, or the consequences will be unimaginable.
The mastermind behind "Star Glory" is clearly a cunning old fox, hiding the flow of funds with impeccable precision. Every transaction undergoes multiple layers of disguise and transfer, like a giant maze that leaves no room for investigation.
"Secretary Chen, please make me a strong coffee with double the sugar." Liu Lu rubbed her throbbing temples, her voice tinged with exhaustion.
Secretary Chen nodded and quickly turned to prepare.
She knew that President Liu was under tremendous pressure, and all she could do was try her best to share some of the trivial matters with her.
Just then, there was a gentle knock on the office door, and a clear voice came from inside: "Mom, I brought you some snacks."
Liu Lu looked up and saw her daughter, Liu Bei, holding a delicate little box in her hands, with a sweet smile on her face.
Liu Bei walked over to Liu Lu, opened the box, and inside were several cute-looking pastries that emitted an enticing aroma.
"Mom, I made this myself, please try it." Liu Bei looked at Liu Lu expectantly.
Liu Lu felt a warmth in her heart; her daughter's thoughtfulness brought her a sense of comfort.
She picked up a pastry and put it in her mouth. A sweet taste instantly spread through her, easing her tense nerves a little.
"It's delicious, thank you, baby." Liu Lu patted Liu Bei's head and smiled gently.
However, at that moment, a red warning message suddenly appeared on the computer screen: an unfamiliar IP address was attempting to infiltrate the group's internal network.
Liu Lu's expression changed, and an ominous premonition welled up in her heart...
"Secretary Chen, activate the emergency defense procedure immediately!" Liu Lu took a bite of the pastry made by her daughter Liu Bei, and the sweetness spread in her mouth, dispelling some of her fatigue.
Liu Bei sat obediently to the side, watching her mother work, her little face full of concern.
This heartwarming scene filled Liu Lu with warmth and strengthened her resolve to protect this tranquility.
Suddenly, a red warning message on the computer screen shattered the momentary tranquility.
Liu Lu's eyes sharpened, and she calmly instructed Secretary Chen to activate the emergency defense procedures.
The intrusion by a mysterious hacker made her realize that this business war was far more complex and dangerous than she had imagined.
Just then, financial analyst Li rushed into the office, holding a report in his hand, looking excited: "President Liu, I've found a breakthrough!" He handed the report to Liu Lu and pointed to several highlighted nodes, explaining: "These seemingly ordinary transactions are actually carefully disguised, and the flow of funds ultimately points to several offshore accounts."
Liu Lu took the report, examined it carefully, and her brows gradually relaxed.
Li, the financial analyst, made a discovery that was undoubtedly a major breakthrough, finally allowing her to see a glimmer of hope in the fog.
She immediately instructed Secretary Chen to contact the relevant departments to investigate these offshore accounts.
"That's great, Analyst Li, you've done a fantastic job this time!" Liu Lu praised sincerely, a long-lost smile appearing on her face.
Financial analyst Li smiled modestly and said, "This is all I should do, Mr. Liu. We should immediately conduct an in-depth investigation into these points and find the mastermind behind them."
Liu Lu nodded, preparing to issue instructions, when suddenly, Li, the financial analyst, looked serious. He pointed to the data on the computer screen and said in a heavy tone, "Mr. Liu, look..."
Liu Lu and financial analyst Li immediately gathered around the screen, only to find that the previously clear flow of funds was now shrouded in a fog, with the data at key nodes encrypted, like an impenetrable firewall, blocking their further investigation.
Fine beads of sweat appeared on the forehead of financial analyst Li as his fingers flew across the keyboard, trying various decryption methods, but all to no avail.
"Damn it, the encryption level is even higher than I expected!" He slammed his fist on the table in frustration, his face extremely grim.
The atmosphere in the office suddenly became heavy, as if the air itself had frozen.
Just then, Liu Lu's phone suddenly vibrated, and an unfamiliar number appeared on the screen.
She hesitated for a moment, but still answered the phone.
"Liu Lu, I know you're investigating 'Xinghui'." A deep male voice came from the other end of the phone, carrying a hint of mystery.
"I can help you crack those encrypted data."
Liu Lu was startled and asked in surprise, "Who are you?"
"You don't need to know who I am, you just need to know that I can help you." The man's voice remained calm, yet carried an undeniable confidence.
"Send me the data, and I will crack it in the shortest possible time."
Before Liu Lu could respond, the other party hung up the phone.
Liu Lu stared at her phone screen, lost in thought.
The appearance of this mysterious hacker was undoubtedly an unexpected turning point, but it also made her feel uneasy.
Who exactly is the other party?
What is the purpose?
"Ms. Liu, what's wrong?" Secretary Chen noticed Liu Lu's unusual behavior and asked with concern.
Liu Lu took a deep breath, a resolute glint in her eyes: "Secretary Chen, immediately package the encrypted data and send it to this number." She showed the number on her phone screen to Secretary Chen, "Remember, absolute confidentiality is required."
Secretary Chen nodded and immediately went to carry it out.
Time ticked by, and the atmosphere in the office was tense and oppressive.
Liu Lu stared intently at the computer screen, waiting for news from the mysterious hacker.
Suddenly, a new email popped up on the computer screen, sent from that mysterious number.
Liu Lu quickly opened the email, only to find that it contained the cracked data!
She stared in disbelief, her eyes wide. This mysterious hacker had actually cracked such a high-strength encryption in such a short time!
Financial analyst Li also saw the email and excitedly grabbed Liu Lu's arm: "President Liu, we succeeded!"
Before Liu Lu could respond, the computer screen suddenly flashed again, and a line of red text appeared on the screen: "Don't be too happy yet..."
After the red warning text disappeared, a string of garbled characters appeared on the screen. After quickly decoding, a complete chart of fund flows was clearly visible.
The mysterious hacker not only cracked the encrypted data, but also followed the clues to uncover more hidden information.
Liu Lu and financial analyst Li studied the chart carefully, their expressions growing increasingly serious.
“International capital…” Liu Lu murmured, her fingers tapping lightly on the table, making a rhythmic sound.
The chart clearly shows that several international capital giants are secretly colluding to inject capital into several domestic companies through complex offshore accounts and shell companies.
These companies are Liu Lu's group's main competitors, and even include some partners who originally seemed to have a good relationship with her.
"They're trying to strangle us!" Financial analyst Li clenched his fist, his eyes flashing with fury.
This collaboration between international capital and domestic enterprises is clearly a meticulously planned conspiracy. Through malicious acquisitions and commercial defamation, they are gradually eroding Liu Lu Group's market share, ultimately aiming to completely destroy her.
"What a clever scheme to use someone else to do your dirty work!" Liu Lu sneered, a cold glint flashing in her eyes.
Although she knew the general outline of the conspiracy, she was still unclear about the specific implementation plan and the mastermind behind it.
The appearance of this mysterious hacker undoubtedly provided her with an excellent opportunity.
“Secretary Chen,” Liu Lu said calmly, yet with an undeniable air of authority, “arrange a press conference immediately. I want to announce an important strategic partnership.”
Secretary Chen was taken aback and asked, puzzled, "Mr. Liu, isn't holding a press conference at this time...?"
"Do as I say." Liu Lu interrupted Secretary Chen, her eyes gleaming with confidence.
“I want them to think we’re desperate and lower their guard, and then…” A meaningful smile appeared on her lips.
Liu Lu knew that this trap had to be flawless; the slightest mistake would render everything futile.
She dialed a mysterious phone number, her voice icy: "Contact 'Falcon' for me..."
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