The knocking on the door interrupted Liu Lu's thoughts.
She took a deep breath and opened the door.
Three men in suits stood outside the door, their expressions serious.
“Ms. Liu, we are from the business investigation department,” the leading man showed his badge. “We received a report and need to investigate some of your company’s business operations.” A fleeting, almost imperceptible, coldness crossed Liu Lu’s face, but she quickly regained her composure.
“Of course, cooperating with the investigation is every citizen’s duty.” She stepped aside to let the three of them in.
The investigation lasted for several days, causing widespread anxiety throughout the group.
Liu Lu outwardly cooperated with the investigation, but inwardly remained calm and unperturbed.
This feeling is as if I've returned to the early days of starting my business, surrounded by numerous enemies, walking on thin ice.
But she is no longer the naive girl she once was. Now, she is the queen of a business empire, having weathered countless storms and honed her ability to remain calm in the face of adversity.
Unlike in the past, this time Liu Lu did not rush to find the mastermind behind the scenes.
She observed the investigators discreetly, trying to find clues in their words and actions.
At the same time, she deliberately released some seemingly problematic but actually irrelevant business operation information of the group, like throwing out bait and waiting for the fish to take the bait.
The investigators were indeed drawn to this information, like sharks smelling blood, greedily collecting the so-called "evidence".
Liu Lu watched their busy figures, a barely perceptible cold smile appearing on her lips.
She knew that this game had only just begun.
Late at night, Liu Lu's office was still brightly lit.
She stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the city's night view, her eyes deep and resolute.
Suddenly, the silence was broken by the ringing of a cell phone.
Liu Lu answered the phone, and a deep voice came through: "Ms. Liu, the matter is settled." Liu Lu hung up the phone, turned and walked to her desk, picked up a document, on which were clearly written detailed information about several investigators...
She picked up a pen, drew a heavy circle on one of the photos, and whispered, "Found you..." Then she dialed another number, "Tomorrow..."
The next morning, sunlight streamed into the room through the sheer curtains. Liu Bei, wearing a pink nightgown and holding a notebook with crookedly drawn rabbits, skipped and hopped to Liu Lu's bedside.
"Mommy, Mommy, wake up! I'll tell you a joke!"
Liu Lu opened her eyes and looked at her daughter's innocent and cheerful smiling face, a warm feeling welled up in her heart.
During this period, the company's affairs had left her exhausted, but every time she saw her daughter, she felt immense comfort and strength.
“Okay, baby, what joke do you want to tell Mommy?” Liu Lu gently stroked her daughter’s soft hair.
“Once upon a time, there was a little duck…” Liu Bei told the joke vividly. Although the joke itself was not funny, Liu Lu still laughed along.
Her daughter's company helped her relax a little.
Meanwhile, the three investigators were frantically going through the collected data.
Based on the information released by Liu Lu, they conducted an in-depth investigation, only to find that the information was like a maze, drawing them deeper and deeper, yet they could not find any substantial evidence.
On the contrary, their every move was secretly recorded by Liu Lu, becoming irrefutable evidence of their illegal investigation.
Liu Lu remained firmly in her position within the group, handling daily affairs with a composed smile always on her face.
She knew the time was ripe.
In the evening, Liu Lu returned home, where Liu Bei had already prepared a sumptuous dinner.
"Mom, you've worked so hard! Come and eat!" Liu Bei said sweetly, pulling Liu Lu's hand.
After dinner, Liu Lu coaxed Liu Bei to sleep, then returned to the study and locked the door.
She took a USB drive from the drawer and plugged it into the computer.
On the computer screen, evidence of the three investigators' illegal investigation was clearly displayed.
Liu Lu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.
She picked up her phone and dialed a number. "Hello, is this Attorney Zhang? I have some things here that I need you to help me with..."
A respectful voice came from the other end of the phone: "Mr. Liu, please give your instructions."
“I want to…” Liu Lu paused, her gaze falling on the photos of the investigators on the computer screen, her tone turning icy, “I want them to know that there are some things they can’t touch.”
After hanging up the phone, Liu Lu got up and walked to the window. Looking at the flashing neon lights outside, a cold glint flashed in her eyes.
She picked up an exquisite wooden box and slowly opened it.
Inside, lying quietly, was an ancient jade pendant...
Liu Lu handed the compiled evidence to Attorney Zhang and instructed him to submit the materials to the relevant departments as quickly as possible.
Instead of going public directly, she chose a more subtle approach, giving the mastermind a warning.
She wanted them to know that she was not a lamb to be slaughtered, but a cheetah with sharp fangs.
The news spread like wildfire, quickly reaching the ears of the mastermind behind the scenes.
They originally thought they could easily bring Liu Lu down, but they didn't expect her to so quickly find out their whereabouts and even collect evidence of their illegal investigation.
Panic began to spread among them, and their initial arrogance gradually subsided.
“How could she possibly know?” one of them asked in horror.
“I…we did it very discreetly…” the other person stammered in reply.
The leader's face turned ashen, and he slammed his fist on the table. "Damn it! We underestimated her!" They realized they had bitten off more than they could chew.
Continuing down this path will only backfire.
Therefore, they began to withdraw their investigators and ceased further investigation into Liu Lu's company.
They chose to protect themselves and abandoned the operation.
Within the group, the employees, who were initially filled with anxiety due to the investigation, admired Liu Lu even more after seeing how easily she resolved the crisis.
Having witnessed Liu Lu's wisdom and decisiveness firsthand, they were even more convinced of her leadership abilities.
Liu Lu's prestige within the group has reached an unprecedented level.
"Mr. Liu is truly amazing!"
"Yes, she always manages to turn danger into safety and lead us to victory!"
The whispers of the employees reached Liu Lu's ears, but she simply smiled faintly, showing no particular joy.
She knew this was just the calm before the storm.
The real challenge is yet to come.
Late at night, Liu Lu stood alone in front of the floor-to-ceiling window of her office, holding the antique jade pendant in her hand.
The moonlight shone on the jade pendant, giving it a faint glow.
She gently stroked the jade pendant, her gaze deep and distant.
Suddenly, there was a soft knock on the office door.
"Come in," Liu Lu said without turning her head.
A figure silently approached her from behind and whispered, "President Liu, everything is arranged..." Liu Lu turned around, a mysterious smile playing on her lips. "Very good." She paused, her gaze falling on the deep night sky outside the window. "Next, the real game begins..." Liu Lu swiftly strengthened the group's security measures, upgrading everything from information systems to personnel management in a comprehensive manner.
She hired top cybersecurity experts, built a more robust firewall, and provided security training to all employees.
Within the group, a tense yet orderly atmosphere permeated the air.
Everyone understood that Mr. Liu was taking precautions and preventing problems before they arose.
Meanwhile, those forces that Liu Lu had warned did not give up.
They gathered together, their faces somber, the atmosphere heavy.
"This Liu Lu is a real tough opponent!" one of them said through gritted teeth.
“We can’t just let this go!” another person chimed in.
“That’s right,” a ruthless glint flashed in the leader’s eyes, “we need to find her weakness and strike her fatally!”
They began a secret investigation into Liu Lu's private life, trying to find a breakthrough by starting with her family and friends.
They sent people to follow Liu Lu, monitor her every move, and eavesdrop on her phone calls.
However, Liu Lu seemed to have anticipated this, and her life was regular and simple, without anything suspicious.
Her family and friends were also well protected, leaving no trace.
The investigation reached a stalemate, and those people became increasingly anxious.
"Can't we find her weakness?" one of them asked dejectedly.
"No, there must be a way!" the leader said firmly. "We must find her weakness, or we're all doomed!"
They intensified their investigation, even resorting to illegal means.
They began spreading rumors about Liu Lu, attempting to ruin her reputation and disrupt her life.
However, Liu Lu was not defeated by these rumors. Instead, she became stronger and more courageous in facing the challenges.
She publicly responded to these rumors and proved her innocence with facts.
Just when those people were at their wits' end, a mysterious figure appeared before them.
“I know Liu Lu’s weakness,” the mysterious figure said in a low voice, “I can help you take her down.”
Those people were overjoyed and immediately inquired about the mysterious figure's plan.
The mysterious figure slowly spoke, revealing a shocking secret...
"Her daughter..."
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