Chapter 55 The Gloomy Little Poor Girl of the 70s
A few weeks later, the group's largest annual government cooperation project bidding conference was held as scheduled at the Shanghai International Convention Center, where the atmosphere was serious and tense.
Shen Huai, as the guest of honor, sat in the center of the front row, his face calm and composed, revealing no emotion whatsoever.
Su Wanqing sat in the executive seat behind him, intently reviewing the project documents in her hands, occasionally whispering a few words to her assistant beside her. Everything seemed to be proceeding as usual, with nothing different.
Now grown up, the two are a handsome man and a beautiful woman, radiant with charm.
When the meeting reached the most critical stage of reviewing the technical solutions, Director Chen, a senior executive within the group who was in charge of the core data, suddenly cleared his throat and stood up with a serious expression.
"Distinguished judges, Mr. Shen, at this crucial moment, I believe it is necessary to raise a serious question." His tone was heavy, but his eyes flickered slightly; this is always the case when someone has done something they feel guilty about.
"After our department worked overnight to urgently review the core algorithm data we submitted, we discovered a major logical flaw!"
If this plan is implemented, the project is highly likely to lead to catastrophic safety and financial consequences in its later stages!
ah! !
The room erupted in an uproar! Reporters' cameras instantly focused on Director Chen and Shen Huai. This incident had suddenly broken out today, not too early, not too late, but during a meeting. This was going to be interesting, and they had to film it quickly!
Ideally, I'd capture every single one of their facial expressions! I'd practically shove the camera right up to their faces!
Shen Huai frowned slightly, leaned forward slightly, and spoke calmly, showing no sign of panic.
"Director Chen, what do you mean by that?"
This data has undergone three rounds of cross-validation within the group and has also passed initial expert review. Why are you raising such a serious question at this crucial, last-minute moment?
I've already paid you your salary, where were you before?
Director Chen seemed to have been driven to a dead end, and instead raised his voice, with a somewhat theatrical expression of heartbreak.
"President Shen! It's not that I discovered it too late, but... it's that someone deliberately concealed it, and may even have tampered with key data! I suspect that someone within our organization is willing to take risks to ensure the success of the bid, disregarding project safety and the group's reputation!"
The blatant accusation, practically naming names, instantly created a tense atmosphere in the room, with everyone's eyes shifting between Shen Huai and Su Wanqing.
Everyone knows who is associating with whom in all these events. If you really don't know anything, you'll just be played to death.
At this moment, Su Wanqing slowly stood up. Her face did not show the panic and anger that everyone had expected, but only cold disappointment.
There's also a look of knowing what's been done.
"Director Chen."
"You keep saying that there are major vulnerabilities in the data and that someone inside has tampered with it."
So, before you play this righteous and awe-inspiring role, could you please explain yourself to everyone?
She paused, then looked at Director Chen.
"What is the connection between the $20 million in unexplained remittances you received in three separate transactions last week in your private account in the Virgin Islands and a specific intermediary at Blackstone Capital?"
What logical connection exists between this huge sum of money and your choice to launch this attack at this time and in this place?
These words were like a thunderbolt from a clear sky! Director Chen's face turned deathly pale, his old face drained of all color! His lips trembled, and he subconsciously took a half step back.
"You...you're slandering me! Su Wanqing! This is malicious defamation! It's an attempt to divert attention! What evidence do you have?!"
"evidence?"
Su Wanqing sneered, calmly took out a miniature voice recorder from the folder in her hand, held it high in front of everyone, and then pressed the play button.
The conversation between Director Chen and a male voice that had been processed but was clearly that of a foreigner immediately came through the loudspeaker.
"The final conditions are very clear."
As long as you publicly point out the data issues at the bidding meeting, causing enough confusion and questioning, the remaining balance will immediately be deposited into your account.
Blackstone absolutely guarantees the safety of you and your family, as well as the Asia-Pacific technical advisor position previously promised to you…”
Then, Director Chen's voice became tense and slightly breathless, it was hard to tell whether it was from excitement or fear.
"You, you all must ensure everything goes perfectly! And the position and benefits you promised me, you absolutely cannot..."
After the recording finished playing, the entire venue fell into a deathly silence! Wasn't this blatant attempt to outmaneuver others, only to be outmaneuvered in the end?
Old Chen is really something else. He's so old, what hasn't he seen? Yet he can't even handle a little girl.
Director Chen froze on the spot, his face ashen, his body swaying slightly, his legs about to give way and he was about to collapse. The group's security personnel, who had been arranged around the venue, quickly stepped forward and steadily restrained him from both sides.
Facing the astonished guests, judges, and media, Su Wanqing's gaze was open and sharp, and her voice resounded.
She is sharp and edgy!
"I have never forgotten who gave me a new life when I was on the verge of despair. Shen's Group is not just a company, but also my home!"
Anyone who tries to destroy this home or harm my family, whether from the outside or inside, is an enemy I will never let go!
She then turned to Shen Huai, her eyes firm and her tone filled with loyalty.
"Mr. Shen, apart from Director Chen, I have compiled a list of the few other people in the group who have been infiltrated and recruited by Blackstone Capital through various means, along with the evidence chain and the potential risks they may pose. I can submit this list to the group's risk control and compliance department at any time."
Shen Huai's deep gaze fell on Su Wanqing. Very good, his mother hadn't trusted the wrong person, nor had he, nor had his sister.
The family of three remains the same as before, nothing has changed. As long as they trust each other and never betray one another, their home is an impregnable fortress.
"Immediately receive evidence, detain all personnel involved, initiate an internal emergency audit procedure, and at the same time, notify the police to intervene."
They cooperate, support, and complement each other, achieving mutual success and becoming invincible.
...
After this matter was resolved, Shen Huai personally drove Su Wanqing to the manor where Shen Ci lived over the weekend.
Shen Ci was leisurely flipping through an ancient book under the wisteria trellis in the garden, the warm sunset casting a soft glow on her.
Seeing them walking side by side, she put down her book and a motherly smile appeared on her face.
Su Wanqing looked at Shen Huai, her eyes showing a hint of weariness, but more so a sense of peace and ease, knowing that this was her brother's test.
Shen Huai didn't say anything, but stepped forward and extended his hand to her. It wasn't a business handshake, but a warm hug from an older brother.
"Brother, thank you... for always believing in me."
Su Wanqing's voice choked slightly as she hugged him tightly. This was the trust and entrustment that only family members share; they were both children chosen by their mother.
"You earned this unwavering trust through your actions."
Shen Huai's voice was deep and certain, "You have never let your mother down, nor have you ever let this family down."
Shen Ci stood aside, watching the two former lovers who had now become brother and sister, and whose relationship was still so deep. So far, after watching them for so many years, she had not seen a single romantic feeling develop between them.
That's wonderful! Lovers in the world have finally become siblings!
She knew that the last trace of suspicion and darkness deep in Shen Huai's heart had been slowly melted away by the warmth and happiness he had received over the years, as well as the love from his family.
This time, no one betrayed them.
His world became clear, bright, indestructible, and full of warmth and strength.
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