Looking at the information about the overseas conglomerate on the computer, Meng Yanchen said to Fan Shengmei with a serious expression, "This overseas conglomerate is not simple. We must be careful. We can't delay dealing with the rumors about the company either; we need to find out who's behind it as soon as possible." Fan Shengmei nodded, her eyes resolute, "I'll go and follow up on the progress of the investigation into the rumors right away. You also need to be careful." After saying that, the two of them threw themselves into their work, and the only sounds in the office were the sound of typing and their occasional hushed conversations.
Fan Shengmei returned to the company, the crisp sound of her high heels echoing in the corridor. She took a deep breath, trying to dispel the unease in the air. Inside, employees whispered among themselves, their eyes filled with anxiety. She walked into the office area, clapped her hands, and said loudly, "Everyone, stop what you're doing and listen to me. Everything is normal at the company right now. Those rumors are baseless, so don't believe them. Focus on your work." However, the employees' expressions did not relax. They merely nodded mechanically and went back to their work, but their work efficiency was noticeably lower than before.
Fan Shengmei knew that a few words of reassurance were far from enough; she had to find the source of the rumors as soon as possible. She returned to her office and dialed the security supervisor in charge of the covert investigation: "How's the situation? Have you found any clues?" A deep voice came from the other end: "Ms. Fan, we've identified several suspicious individuals and are further investigating their recent activities and communication records." Fan Shengmei frowned: "Speed up. We must get to the bottom of this as quickly as possible."
Meanwhile, in his office, Meng Yanchen was deep in thought, staring at the pile of documents on his desk. His fingers lightly traced the papers, trying to uncover a deeper connection between the overseas conglomerate and the mysterious investment group from the complex information. He contacted his business partners abroad, asking them to help gather more intelligence about the overseas conglomerate. "This overseas conglomerate is pulling the strings behind the scenes. What are their motives? And what is their relationship with the mysterious investment group?" Meng Yanchen muttered to himself, a cold glint in his eyes.
The investigation proceeded intensively. The security team secretly observed every corner of the company, leaving no detail overlooked. They reviewed surveillance footage and analyzed employee movements, trying to identify the person who spread the rumors. Meanwhile, in Meng Yanchen's office, his assistant continuously delivered new materials, gradually clarifying information about the overseas consortium's fund flows and personnel structure.
“Mr. Meng, we’ve discovered that this overseas consortium has provided substantial financial support to a mysterious investment group over the past few years through a series of complex financial operations. Furthermore, there have been personnel exchanges between them, suggesting they are plotting something together.” The assistant placed a report in front of Meng Yanchen. Meng Yanchen picked up the report and read it carefully, his brow furrowing deeper and deeper: “It seems their relationship is even closer than we imagined. We must find a solution as soon as possible and prevent their conspiracy from succeeding.”
Meanwhile, Fan Shengmei's investigation also made progress. The security supervisor rushed into her office, a hint of excitement on his face: "President Fan, we've discovered an important clue. The rumor was spread by a low-level employee within the company named Li Qiang, who has been in frequent contact with some unidentified individuals recently." A glint flashed in Fan Shengmei's eyes: "Start with him, follow the trail, and we must find the mastermind behind it all. By the way, don't alert him yet, secretly monitor his every move."
Fan Shengmei and the security supervisor went to the monitoring room and looked at Li Qiang's image on the screen. Li Qiang was an unremarkable young man who was sitting at his workstation, seemingly focused on his work, but his eyes kept darting around, revealing a hint of tension. Fan Shengmei stared at the screen, as if trying to read his mind from his every move: "This person is not simple; someone must be directing him. We need to keep a close eye on his movements and see what he does next."
Upon learning of Fan Shengmei's discovery, Meng Yanchen immediately said, "Start with Li Qiang, investigate his communication records and financial situation, and see if we can find any clues related to the mysterious investment group or overseas conglomerate. At the same time, I will continue to analyze the relationship between the overseas conglomerate and the mysterious investment group in depth, which may uncover more crucial information."
As the investigation deepened, more information about Li Qiang surfaced. His bank account had recently seen several large, unexplained transfers, and his communication records showed frequent calls from encrypted numbers. Looking at the documents, Fan Shengmei felt reassured: "This evidence is enough to prove he's colluding with powerful forces behind the scenes. But we need more evidence to uncover the real mastermind."
In analyzing the relationship between the overseas consortium and the mysterious investment group, Meng Yanchen discovered a crucial detail. The overseas consortium appeared to be planning a commercial acquisition of the Fu Group, while the mysterious investment group acted as the vanguard, weakening the Fu Group's strength through various means to create conditions for the acquisition. "Their plan is meticulous. If we cannot stop them in time, the Fu Group will face a huge crisis," Meng Yanchen realized the seriousness of the situation.
Fan Shengmei and Meng Yanchen met again to discuss their next steps. "We must extract more information from Li Qiang as soon as possible and find the mastermind behind it all in order to disrupt their plans," Fan Shengmei said. Meng Yanchen nodded: "That's right. At the same time, I will strengthen our monitoring of the overseas conglomerates to see what other moves they might make."
However, just as they were preparing to take further action against Li Qiang, he seemed to sense something. He fidgeted at his workstation, glancing around frequently, his eyes filled with fear. Suddenly, he stood up, gathered his things, and hurriedly left the company. In the monitoring room, Fan Shengmei saw this and her heart tightened: "This is bad, he might be trying to run away. Quick, send someone to follow him!"
Security personnel acted swiftly, closely following Li Qiang. Li Qiang left the company building, hailed a taxi, and drove to the other side of the city. The security personnel tracked him, arriving at a secluded, abandoned factory. Li Qiang got out of the car, looked around, and then entered the factory.
Upon hearing the news, Fan Shengmei and Meng Yanchen immediately rushed to the factory. They cautiously entered the factory, which was filled with an old, worn atmosphere, and the roar of machines echoed in the quiet space. They followed the sound and found Li Qiang talking to a person wearing a hat whose face could not be seen.
"Why are you contacting me at this time? Have you been discovered?" the man in the hat said in a low voice. Li Qiang replied in a trembling voice, "I feel like they're investigating me, I'm scared..." The man in the hat sneered, "Useless, you can't even handle this little thing. Don't worry, as long as you don't say anything out of line, we won't abandon you."
Fan Shengmei and Meng Yanchen hid to the side, listening to their conversation. Meng Yanchen whispered to Fan Shengmei, "This person wearing a hat is very likely one of the masterminds behind this. Let's not act rashly yet, let's hear what else they have to say."
"What's next? I've already spread the rumors as you requested, and the company is in a state of panic," Li Qiang said. The man in the hat pondered for a moment: "Continue to create chaos, find a way to make more employees believe those rumors. Once the Fu Group is in complete disarray, we'll have our chance."
Upon hearing this, Fan Shengmei and Meng Yanchen exchanged a glance, a flash of anger in their eyes. They knew they had to act quickly to stop this conspiracy. But who was the mastermind behind it all? What role did the overseas conglomerates play in this crisis? Everything still seemed shrouded in mystery.
In the dimly lit factory, Fan Shengmei and Meng Yanchen carefully concealed themselves, nervously watching Li Qiang and the man in the hat. The air was thick with the acrid smell of rust and stale machine oil, occasionally punctuated by the scurrying of rats in the corners. Meng Yanchen frowned slightly; he knew that the slightest misstep could alert the enemy and destroy the hard-won lead. Fan Shengmei clenched her fists, her anger burning. She hated those who would stop at nothing for profit and was determined to shatter their conspiracy completely.
“But I think they’re starting to suspect me. I can’t go on like this.” Li Qiang’s voice trembled slightly, sounding particularly clear in the quiet factory. The man in the hat stepped forward and threatened in a low voice, “You’d better not back down. If you dare to desert, we won’t let you off. Think about how much money you’ve taken from us. Once things are exposed, you won’t be able to escape responsibility.” Li Qiang lowered his head, remaining silent, his body trembling slightly.
Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei continued listening, trying to glean more crucial information from their conversation. Meng Yanchen silently considered his options; he knew there was a larger force behind this man in the hat, and he had to find a way to follow the trail and dismantle the entire conspiracy. Fan Shengmei, meanwhile, mentally reviewed the clues they had gathered. She keenly sensed that this crisis was far more complex than they had initially imagined. Overseas conglomerates, mysterious investment groups, and internal spies within the company—all these forces were intertwined, creating a complex and intricate situation.
Suddenly, the sound of a car engine came from outside the factory. The man in the hat looked up alertly: "Something's wrong, someone might be coming. You go first, remember, stick to plan." With that, he quickly left in another direction. Li Qiang hesitated for a moment, then hurriedly ran towards the factory exit. Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei didn't have time to think and decided to split up to give chase.
Fan Shengmei chased after Li Qiang in the direction he had fled, her high heels clicking rapidly on the rough ground. Hearing the commotion behind him, Li Qiang ran even faster. Fan Shengmei shouted as she chased, "Li Qiang, you can't escape! Stop and explain yourself!" But Li Qiang ignored her, focused only on his desperate escape.
Meng Yanchen chased after the man in the hat, his agility allowing him to dart swiftly through the dark factory. However, the man seemed intimately familiar with the area, and after several twists and turns, Meng Yanchen lost sight of him. He stopped, panting, feeling somewhat frustrated.
Although Fan Shengmei ran very fast, Li Qiang, being young and strong, gradually widened the gap between them. Finally, Li Qiang disappeared into the night. Fan Shengmei stopped, hands on her knees, panting heavily. Looking in the direction Li Qiang had disappeared, she silently vowed to find him and uncover the truth behind it all.
Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei met outside the factory, both looking rather grim. "It's a real shame they got away," Meng Yanchen said. Fan Shengmei gritted her teeth: "It's alright. We already know some important information, and we still have Li Qiang as a lead. As long as we find him, we'll definitely be able to uncover the mastermind." Meng Yanchen nodded: "That's right. When we get back, we need to readjust our investigation direction and intensify our search for Li Qiang. At the same time, I will continue to delve deeper into the relationship between the overseas conglomerate and the mysterious investment group to see if we can find more breakthroughs."
Upon returning to the company, Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei immediately convened an emergency meeting to plan the next steps in the investigation. They deployed more personnel to search for Li Qiang and conducted a more thorough investigation of company employees to rule out any other accomplices. Meng Yanchen also contacted more business partners and intelligence agencies, hoping to obtain more information about the overseas conglomerate.
Over the next few days, the investigation proceeded intensively. Meng Yanchen spent his days in his office analyzing various documents, his eyes bloodshot. Fan Shengmei, meanwhile, tirelessly worked both inside and outside the company, coordinating resources and stabilizing employee morale. Despite the numerous difficulties, they did not give up, firmly believing that they could uncover the truth behind this crisis and protect the Fu Group.
However, who exactly is behind this crisis? What role do overseas conglomerates play in this crisis? These questions still hang like heavy clouds over Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei's minds. They know that the road ahead is still full of challenges, but they are prepared to face them all.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com