As darkness fell completely, Meng Yanchen watched Fan Shengmei turn and walk into the building, his fists clenching involuntarily. He knew that this crisis wasn't just external; his relationship with Fan Shengmei was also on edge. Meanwhile, inside the Fu Group building, though brightly lit, it seemed shrouded in an invisible gloom. Meng Yanchen took a deep breath, turned, and walked into the building. He understood that he had to find a solution as soon as possible, whether it was the company's crisis or the crisis in his relationship with Fan Shengmei.
The next morning, sunlight streamed through the gaps in the blinds, illuminating Meng Yanchen's desk piled high with documents. He sat there, exhausted, his eyes bloodshot, clearly having spent a sleepless night. The image of Li Hua being taken away by the police, and Fan Shengmei's disappointed and angry gaze, kept replaying in his mind. Meng Yanchen rubbed his temples, trying to clear his head, then picked up his phone and dialed his police contact again.
"Hello, Officer Zhang, this is Meng Yanchen. I'd like to inquire about the progress of the interrogation regarding Li Hua's case. Is this a convenient time for you?" Meng Yanchen tried to keep his tone calm.
Officer Zhang's businesslike voice came from the other end of the phone: "Mr. Meng, I'm sorry, this case is still under investigation and involves confidential information, so we cannot disclose any information to you at this time. We will notify you as soon as we have the results."
“Officer Zhang, Li Hua is an employee of our company. He is suspected of engaging in commercial espionage, which has caused great losses to our company. I have the right to know some of the details, don’t I?” Meng Yanchen said anxiously.
"Mr. Meng, we understand your feelings, but please cooperate with our work. We will definitely handle this case fairly and rigorously." Officer Zhang said before hanging up the phone.
Meng Yanchen reluctantly put down his phone, feeling utterly defeated. The police's refusal to communicate had brought his investigation to a standstill. He leaned back in his chair, staring at the ceiling, pondering his next move.
Meanwhile, in another office, Fan Shengmei arrived at the company early. She sat at her desk, staring at the computer screen, but couldn't concentrate on her work. Meng Yanchen's concealment filled her with immense disappointment, but she knew this wasn't the time to be angry; she had to find out the truth. After some thought, Fan Shengmei decided to ask Lin Yue for help.
Fan Shengmei picked up her phone and sent a message to Lin Yue: "Sister Yue, are you free today? I'd like to meet with you; I have something I'd like to ask you."
Not long after, Lin Yue replied, "Xiao Mei, I'm free this morning. Let's meet at a coffee shop near the company."
Fan Shengmei replied with an "okay," then got up, packed her things, and headed to the coffee shop.
At 10:00 AM, Fan Shengmei arrived at the coffee shop on time. Lin Yue was already sitting in a corner seat. Seeing Fan Shengmei enter, she smiled and waved. Fan Shengmei quickly walked over and sat down opposite Lin Yue.
"Xiaomei, you don't look well. Is something wrong?" Lin Yue asked with concern.
Fan Shengmei sighed and told Lin Yue in detail about Meng Yanchen's concealment of the company's internal collusion with the mysterious investment group, as well as the process of Li Hua being taken away by the police.
"Sister Yue, I really don't know what to do. Yan Chen hasn't told me anything, and I feel like I've been kept in the dark like a fool. I want to find out the truth, but I don't know where to start," Fan Shengmei said anxiously.
Lin Yue frowned, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Xiao Mei, the workplace is a deep and complex place, especially when it comes to business secrets and conflicts of interest. Meng Yanchen may have chosen to keep it from you to protect you, but what he did was indeed somewhat inappropriate."
"What should I do? Sister Yue, please help me!" Fan Shengmei said anxiously.
Lin Yue looked at Fan Shengmei and said seriously, "Xiaomei, since you've decided to find out the truth yourself, you must be careful. First, you need to collect information on any unusual developments in the company recently, such as cash flow, business changes, and personnel interactions. These details may contain important clues. But during the process of collecting information, you must be careful to keep it confidential and not let others discover your intentions, otherwise it may put you in danger."
“Okay, Sister Yue, I understand. But how do I collect this information? My authority in the company is limited,” Fan Shengmei said with some difficulty.
"Don't worry about that, I'll help you figure something out. I have some connections and resources in the company that can help you get some necessary information. But remember, be careful with every step and don't give anything away," Lin Yue said.
"Thank you, Sister Yue, you're my lifesaver," Fan Shengmei said gratefully.
"Don't mention it, we're friends, we should help each other. By the way, how's your relationship with Meng Yanchen going?" Lin Yue asked.
“Our relationship… is terrible. His concealment disappointed me, and I don’t know how to face him,” Fan Shengmei said sadly, lowering her head.
“Xiaomei, I understand how you feel. But at this time, you and Meng Yanchen should unite to deal with the crisis together. After all, you have the same goal: to protect the Fu Group. Once things are resolved, you can communicate properly and clear up any misunderstandings,” Lin Yue advised.
"Okay, I understand, Sister Yue. I'll try my best to adjust my mindset," Fan Shengmei said.
The two chatted for a while longer, and Lin Yue provided Fan Shengmei with some specific methods and precautions for collecting information. Afterwards, Fan Shengmei left the coffee shop and returned to her company to begin acting on Lin Yue's advice.
Meanwhile, in his office, Meng Yanchen, after some deliberation, decided to leverage his connections to conduct an in-depth investigation of the mysterious investment group. He picked up the phone and called a friend with extensive connections in the business world.
"Hey, Lao Chen, this is Meng Yanchen. I need your help to investigate the background of this mysterious investment group, especially their connections with high-level forces. This is very important to me, please help me," Meng Yanchen said.
“Yan Chen, this is no small matter. The mysterious investment group has always kept a low profile, and the forces behind it are complex and intertwined. I will do my best to help you investigate, but it may take some time,” Old Chen said on the other end of the phone.
“Okay, Lao Chen, no matter how long it takes or how much it costs, you must help me find out. Let me know as soon as you have any news,” Meng Yanchen said.
After hanging up the phone, Meng Yanchen contacted the company's legal department and security department, asking them to strengthen monitoring and prevention of the company to prevent Zhao Qiang and other suspicious persons from taking any further actions.
Time slipped by slowly amidst tension and anxiety. Meng Yanchen, in his office, handled daily company affairs while anxiously awaiting news from Lao Chen. Meanwhile, Fan Shengmei, with Lin Yue's help, meticulously collected all sorts of company documents. From financial statements and project files to employee travel records and email correspondence, she left no detail overlooked.
At three o'clock in the afternoon, Meng Yanchen's phone finally rang. It was Lao Chen calling.
"Yan Chen, I have some leads. After making inquiries from various sources, I discovered that the mysterious investment group seems to be connected to a high-level force with considerable influence in both the business and political circles. The specifics are still being verified, but what is certain is that their goal is likely to bring down the Fu Group and then reap huge profits from it," Old Chen said on the phone.
Meng Yanchen's expression turned extremely serious. He hadn't expected the mysterious investment group to have such a complex background. "Old Chen, thank you. Please continue to dig deeper for me. You must find out the specifics of this high-level power," Meng Yanchen said.
After hanging up the phone, Meng Yanchen fell into deep thought. The mysterious investment group's collusion with high-level forces made the Fu Group's situation increasingly dangerous. He had to come up with a solution as soon as possible, or the consequences would be unimaginable.
Meanwhile, with Lin Yue's help, Fan Shengmei had already collected a considerable amount of information on the company's recent unusual activities. Sitting at her desk, she carefully reviewed the documents, trying to find key clues. Suddenly, she noticed some anomalies in the flow of funds; several large sums of money had gone missing, and the timing of these transactions seemed to be related to the company's previous crises.
Fan Shengmei was overjoyed; she felt she might have found an important clue. But she also knew that this alone was far from enough; she needed more evidence to confirm her suspicions. So, Fan Shengmei continued to bury herself in researching the materials, hoping to discover more useful information.
Who are the powerful figures behind the mysterious investment group? Can Fan Shengmei uncover key clues through the information she gathers? Everything remains shrouded in mystery.
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