Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei watched the busy yet orderly scene in the command center, knowing full well that this was only a temporary calm. Chen Tianhao's counterattack could come at any moment, and it would undoubtedly be fierce. They exchanged a glance, seeing determination and resolve in each other's eyes. "No matter what tricks he has up his sleeve, we'll fight him to the end," Meng Yanchen said, gripping Fan Shengmei's hand tightly. Fan Shengmei nodded vigorously: "Yes, we will definitely win." However, unbeknownst to them, an even more violent storm was quietly brewing.
At this moment, in an extremely luxurious office on the other side of the city, Chen Tianhao glared angrily at the mess on the floor. Expensive shards of porcelain were scattered everywhere, and documents were strewn haphazardly across the carpet like snowflakes. The huge floor-to-ceiling windows offered a panoramic view of the city's bustling cityscape, but they did nothing to quell his rage. He stared intently at the steadily declining market share data on the computer screen, his eyes practically spitting fire.
"That Meng Yanchen, and that Fan Shengmei, how dare they ruin my plans!" Chen Tianhao roared through gritted teeth, his voice filled with anger and resentment. He whirled around and yelled at his men, who stood silently to the side, "What are you all standing there for? Think of a solution!"
The subordinates exchanged glances, not daring to utter a sound. One of the seemingly shrewd middle-aged men cautiously spoke up: "President Chen, we can use your connections to commercially suppress those alliance member companies. We can disrupt their raw material supply and find some competitors to disrupt their market."
Chen Tianhao narrowed his eyes slightly, pondered for a moment, and then slammed his hand on the table: "Okay! Let's do it this way. Also, find a way to smear Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei online, saying that they exposed me for personal gain and to divert public attention."
"Yes, Mr. Chen, we'll get right away." The subordinates were overjoyed and quickly scattered to carry out Chen Tianhao's orders.
Meanwhile, inside the offices of the alliance's member companies, everything was proceeding smoothly with their commercial counterattack. Employees bustled about in the spacious, bright offices, the sounds of ringing phones and clattering keyboards mingling together. However, the tranquility was soon shattered.
A raw material supplier for an alliance of companies mainly engaged in the manufacture of electronic products suddenly called, their tone apologetic yet firm: "I'm so sorry, we've run into some issues and won't be able to supply your company with raw materials on time." The company's manager's hand holding the phone trembled slightly, his face turning deathly pale: "How could this happen? We've been working together perfectly well, you can't let us down at a time like this!" But no matter how anxiously he tried to persuade them, the other party only repeated their apologies before hanging up.
Outside another clothing retailer belonging to an alliance company, a group of people suddenly appeared, holding signs and shouting defamatory remarks, attracting a crowd of onlookers. "This company's products are defective, don't buy from them!" "They're unscrupulous merchants, only interested in making money!" Customers who had entered the store hesitated upon hearing these shouts and turned to leave. The store manager, watching this scene, was anxious and at a loss.
Similar situations are playing out among the alliance's member companies. Disruptions to raw material supplies have led to production halts; malicious competition from rivals has jeopardized market share. Alliance members are feeling immense pressure, and many are beginning to worry.
Meanwhile, a media storm targeting Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei quietly began to rage online. Articles with eye-catching titles spread rapidly across various platforms: "Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei: Exposing the Conspiracy Behind Chen Tianhao" and "Fan Shengmei: The True Face of a Fake Socialite and Collusion for Profit." These articles were filled with baseless speculation and smear campaigns, questioning their motives for exposing Chen Tianhao, alleging it was for personal gain and advancement in the business world.
Some netizens, unaware of the facts, began to follow suit with comments, and negative remarks flooded in. "I never thought they were this kind of people, it's heartbreaking." "They'll do anything for money, it's disgusting." These comments quickly went viral, putting Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei under immense public pressure.
Meng Yanchen sat in the spacious office of the Fu Group, his brows furrowed as he stared at the constantly updating negative news on his computer screen, a grave look in his eyes. Fan Shengmei rushed in, carrying a stack of documents, her face equally grim.
“Yan Chen, these negative news stories are coming on strong and are greatly affecting our reputation. Moreover, the alliance member companies are also under a lot of pressure, and many people are starting to waver,” Fan Shengmei said anxiously.
Meng Yanchen nodded slightly, slowly stood up, and paced back and forth in his office. "Chen Tianhao's move is indeed ruthless, trying to suppress us from both the public opinion and business perspectives at the same time. But we can't panic. The more critical the moment, the more we need to stay calm." His voice was low, but it conveyed a sense of determination.
"Then what should we do?" Fan Shengmei looked at Meng Yanchen, her eyes full of expectation.
Meng Yanchen stopped and looked at her firmly: "First, we need to reassure the member companies of the alliance, tell them that we have countermeasures, and tell them not to give up easily. Second, regarding these negative news reports, we need to collect evidence, find the mastermind behind them, and resolve the issue through legal means. At the same time, we need to increase positive publicity and explain to the public our true purpose in exposing Chen Tianhao."
Fan Shengmei felt slightly relieved upon hearing this and nodded vigorously: "Okay, I'll contact the alliance members right away. You'll be in charge of handling the legal and publicity matters." After saying that, she turned and hurriedly left the office to carry out the task assigned by Meng Yanchen.
Meng Yanchen immediately called the head of his legal team: "Attorney Li, regarding these negative news stories about me and Fan Shengmei online, please collect evidence as soon as possible and prepare to sue those who maliciously spread rumors. We must make them pay for their actions." After hanging up, he began to instruct his public relations team to develop a positive publicity plan.
However, things weren't so easily resolved. The alliance's member companies were already struggling to cope with Chen Tianhao's business suppression. Some business owners began privately discussing whether to withdraw from the alliance to avoid further losses. As for the negative news circulating online, despite measures taken by Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei, its rapid spread and wide-ranging impact made it difficult to completely eliminate in the short term.
Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei met again in the office, both looking exhausted. "Yanchen, some of the alliance member companies are on the verge of collapse. They're worried they'll go bankrupt if this continues," Fan Shengmei said anxiously.
Meng Yanchen sighed softly and rubbed his temples: "I know this is the result Chen Tianhao wants. But we can't let him succeed. We need to find a way to help the alliance member companies overcome their difficulties."
"But what should we do?" Fan Shengmei asked helplessly.
Meng Yanchen pondered for a moment, a resolute glint in his eyes: "We can integrate the resources within the alliance and help each other. The Fu Group can first allocate some funds to help companies whose raw material supply is disrupted find new suppliers. At the same time, we can organize alliance companies to unite and jointly deal with the malicious competition from our rivals. As for public opinion, we must expedite the legal process and bring the truth to light as soon as possible."
Fan Shengmei's eyes lit up with renewed hope after hearing Meng Yanchen's plan: "Great, this is a good idea. I'll go and communicate with the alliance members right away, and let them know that we have the confidence and ability to deal with Chen Tianhao's counterattack."
Just as Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei were actively responding, Chen Tianhao received a report from his subordinate in his office: "President Chen, Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei are trying to find a way to deal with our actions. Although the alliance member companies are somewhat wavering, they have not completely given up."
Chen Tianhao sneered: "Hmph, they think they can stop my counterattack like this? Keep up the pace, I'll show them that there's no good end for those who oppose me!"
How will Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei deal with Chen Tianhao's counterattack? Can the alliance member companies hold on under commercial pressure? Everything is still uncertain, and this dual battle of business and public opinion is developing in an increasingly fierce direction.
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