As Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei were at a loss regarding the clues left by the missing employee, Meng Yanchen's phone suddenly rang. He glanced at the caller ID; it was an unknown number. Meng Yanchen frowned slightly, answered the call, and before he could speak, a deep, sinister voice came from the other end: "Stop investigating, or you'll all pay the price!" The call ended abruptly. Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei exchanged a glance, seeing the determination in each other's eyes. They knew that this battle was intensifying.
However, before they could even recover from the shock of that threatening phone call, an even greater crisis loomed. The news of Fan Shengmei's fake socialite identity being exposed was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating ripples throughout the industry. Major media outlets rushed to report on it, and negative public opinion surged in like a tidal wave.
The reputation of the Fu Group was severely damaged as a result. Suddenly, numerous reporters appeared outside the company, armed with cameras and microphones, trying to capture any relevant information. Inside the company, employees were filled with anxiety, work efficiency plummeted, and everyone was discussing the matter privately. On the stock market, the Fu Group's share price experienced significant fluctuations, declining steadily and causing great concern among shareholders.
Knowing the urgency of the situation, Meng Yanchen gently held Fan Shengmei's hand, looked at her with a firm gaze, and said tenderly, "Xiaomei, don't be afraid. No matter what happens, I'll be by your side." At the same time, he quickly arranged for an emergency high-level meeting to discuss countermeasures.
Inside the conference room, the atmosphere was as heavy as the calm before a storm. The long conference table was filled with senior executives of the Fu Group. Each person wore a serious and anxious expression, speaking in hushed tones that echoed in the quiet room, further amplifying the tense atmosphere.
Meng Yanchen, his face grim, broke the silence first: "I believe everyone already knows that Fan Shengmei's matter has had a significant impact on the company. The reason I've gathered everyone here today is to discuss a solution."
As soon as he finished speaking, a senior executive with gray hair frowned and said seriously, "President Meng, I think the most urgent thing right now is for you to distance yourself from Fan Shengmei. Her identity has seriously affected the company's image. We cannot let the entire group fall into crisis because of one person."
The other senior executives nodded in agreement: "Yes, President Meng, the business world is like a battlefield; we can't let emotions cloud our judgment."
Meng Yanchen's eyes sharpened instantly, and he retorted without hesitation, "I don't think so. This is clearly a conspiracy by our opponents to attack our Fu Group. Fan Shengmei is innocent; she is also a victim. We cannot abandon her at this time. Instead, we must confront her head-on, find the mastermind behind this, and clear her name, as well as the company's name."
A moment of silence fell over the conference room as everyone pondered Meng Yanchen's words. Then, another senior executive spoke up slowly: "Mr. Meng, while that's true, the pressure from public opinion shouldn't be underestimated. If handled improperly, the company's losses could be immeasurable."
Meng Yanchen narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze firm: "I understand, but we cannot back down. We must believe that the truth will eventually come to light. Moreover, everyone has witnessed Fan Shengmei's hard work and abilities during her time at the company. We cannot deny everything about her because of some unfounded rumors."
While everyone was arguing, Fan Shengmei, who had been silent all along, slowly stood up. She took a deep breath, her eyes filled with determination and resolve: "Everyone, I know that my situation has caused trouble for the company, and I am very sorry. But I don't want to run away anymore. I have decided to respond to this matter publicly and tell everyone my true experience. I believe that the innocent will clear themselves."
Meng Yanchen looked at Fan Shengmei, his eyes full of admiration and support: "Xiaomei, I support your decision. Let's face this together."
The meeting reached a consensus that Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei would work together to deal with the media storm. After the meeting, Meng Yanchen immediately arranged for his public relations team to prepare a press conference, while his legal department collected evidence for any eventuality. Fan Shengmei, meanwhile, returned to her office to organize her thoughts and prepare her speech.
Over the next few days, Meng Yanchen was extremely busy. On one hand, he had to deal with various internal company affairs, appease the shareholders, and stabilize the company's operations; on the other hand, he had to discuss the details of the press conference with the public relations team to ensure that every step was flawless. He could only sleep a few hours each day, and his eyes were bloodshot, but he still forced himself to stay strong because he knew that he could not fall down, and he had to support Fan Shengmei.
Fan Shengmei wasn't idle either. She locked herself in her office, repeatedly revising her speech. Every word, every sentence, she considered carefully, hoping to move the public with her sincerity and let everyone know the truth. Her heart was filled with tension and unease, but the thought of Meng Yanchen's support gave her courage.
Finally, the day of the press conference arrived. The venue was packed with reporters from major media outlets. Flashbulbs popped incessantly, like countless stars in the night sky. Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei walked slowly onto the stage hand in hand. Fan Shengmei took a deep breath and began to tell her story.
"Dear friends from the media, hello everyone. Standing here today, I want to speak frankly with you about my past..." Fan Shengmei's voice trembled slightly, but she tried her best to remain calm. She began by talking about her impoverished background, the pressure from her family of origin, and the wrong choices she made in her attempts to change her fate. Her eyes revealed sincerity and regret, and every word seemed to flow from the bottom of her heart.
The reporters in the audience listened quietly, some even showing a hint of sympathy in their eyes. However, some reporters still raised sharp questions: "Ms. Fan, how can you prove that what you are saying now is the truth? Your previous behavior has already caused everyone to lose trust in you."
Meng Yanchen picked up the conversation and said seriously, "We have collected relevant evidence to prove that Fan Shengmei's past was indeed out of desperation. Moreover, we have reason to believe that someone is maliciously manipulating things behind the scenes, trying to use this to attack the Fu Group. We will definitely investigate this to the end."
The public outcry did not subside immediately after the press conference. While some chose to believe Fan Shengmei's words, many remained skeptical. Although the Fu Group's stock price stabilized temporarily, it continued to hover at a low level.
Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei returned to the company. Sitting in their office, staring at the constantly refreshing news pages on their computers, their hearts heavy. Meng Yanchen gently held Fan Shengmei's hand: "Xiaomei, don't be discouraged. We've already taken the first step. As long as we persevere, we will definitely succeed."
Fan Shengmei nodded slightly: "Yes, I believe we can definitely do it."
However, what they didn't know was that even greater challenges lay ahead. How would public opinion develop in the days to come? What would become of the Fu Group's stock price? Could Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei successfully quell this media storm and uncover the mastermind behind it all? Everything remained uncertain, and they could only continue steadfastly on this path filled with uncertainty.
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