Meng Yanchen reviewed the documents related to the standoff with the competitor, pondering his next move. Fan Shengmei glanced at Xiao Li frequently, her eyes filled with anticipation. Xiao Li focused intently on his computer, his fingers flying across the keyboard. Finally, he pressed the Enter key heavily, turning to excitedly announce, "President Meng, Sister Fan, the file has been successfully decrypted!" Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei immediately crowded around, their eyes glued to the computer screen, wondering what kind of shock the information about to be revealed would bring them.
On the computer screen, lines of text appeared clearly. Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei quickly scanned the document, their expressions gradually turning grave. The document revealed that a mysterious investment group planned to unite with several companies in the industry to impose a comprehensive commercial blockade on the Fu Group, cutting off its supply chain and sales channels. This plan was detailed and meticulous, with careful arrangements at every stage. Once implemented, the Fu Group would face an unprecedented crisis.
"They're so ruthless, trying to destroy the Fu family in one fell swoop." Fan Shengmei bit her lip, a hint of anger flashing in her eyes.
Meng Yanchen frowned, his expression serious, and said in a deep voice, "It seems that the other party came prepared. This crisis should not be underestimated."
After a brief moment of shock, Meng Yanchen and Fan Shengmei quickly calmed down and began discussing countermeasures. Meng Yanchen paced back and forth in his office, pondering a way to break the deadlock. Suddenly, he stopped, his gaze resolute, and said, "We can't sit idly by and wait to be defeated; we must take the initiative. I plan to contact some neutral companies in the industry, explain the stakes to them, and try to break the alliance plan of the mysterious investment group."
Fan Shengmei nodded in agreement and said, "That's one way. However, we can't ignore the problems within the company. There might be people colluding with the mysterious investment group. I will continue to look for clues within the company and find these traitors."
Meng Yanchen frowned slightly and said with some concern, "Be careful when you conduct your investigation within the company. These people may be very cautious. Don't put yourself in danger."
Fan Shengmei gave him a reassuring look and said, "Don't worry, I'll be careful. The most important thing now is to find a way to resolve the crisis as soon as possible."
Meng Yanchen nodded, then immediately began preparing for communication with the neutral company. He sat at his desk, picked up the phone, and quickly contacted his network to arrange a meeting with the head of the neutral company. Meanwhile, Fan Shengmei returned to her work area and began her internal investigation methodically.
Fan Shengmei started by investigating the departments that had business dealings with the mysterious investment group. She moved between the various office areas, outwardly appearing to casually chat with her colleagues, but secretly observing everyone's behavior. She noticed that a colleague in the marketing department had been behaving strangely lately. He, who used to be actively involved in project discussions, had become unusually silent, and his eyes would always dart away whenever he saw Fan Shengmei.
Fan Shengmei decided to start with this colleague. During her lunch break, she quietly went to her colleague's desk. The desk was neatly organized, and the computer was locked. Fan Shengmei knew that directly checking the computer might alert the colleague, so she began to look through the documents on the desk. At the bottom of a stack of documents, she found a piece of paper with a string of numbers and letters written on it, which looked like some kind of password or account. An idea struck her, and she carefully put the paper away, intending to investigate it further when she had the chance.
Meanwhile, Meng Yanchen's communication with the neutral companies was not going smoothly. He spoke with the heads of several neutral companies, explaining his intentions, but they all seemed hesitant. One of them, General Manager Li, said helplessly on the phone, "President Meng, we know the strength of the Fu Group, but the power behind the mysterious investment group is not to be underestimated. If we rashly side with you, it might bring trouble upon ourselves."
Meng Yanchen patiently persuaded, "President Li, you should understand that if the Fu Group collapses, the entire industry landscape will undergo tremendous changes. At that time, the mysterious investment group will dominate, which will not benefit anyone. If we unite now, we still have a chance of winning."
After a moment of silence, Mr. Li said, "Mr. Meng, I understand what you've said, but I need to discuss this matter further with the company's senior management. Please give me some time."
Meng Yanchen hung up the phone helplessly, knowing that persuading these neutral companies would not be easy. But he also knew that this was a crucial step in breaking the mysterious investment group's alliance plan, and he couldn't give up easily.
Fan Shengmei returned to her office and typed the contents of the note into her computer, trying to find related information. After some searching, she discovered that the string of characters was related to access permissions for an encrypted file within the company. She was overjoyed; it seemed to be an important clue. She continued her investigation, and through the company's system logs, she found that the encrypted file had been frequently accessed recently, and the IP address of the visitor indicated it belonged to the colleague who had been behaving suspiciously.
Fan Shengmei became increasingly certain that her colleague was involved. But she knew that this alone was not enough to prove his collusion with the mysterious investment group. She needed to find more direct evidence, such as email correspondence or other explicit instructions.
While continuing her search for evidence within the company, Fan Shengmei pondered how to make her colleague reveal more flaws. She decided to set a trap to lure her colleague in. She deliberately leaked some false information about the Fu Group's response strategy within the company, making it seem like she was just letting her colleague overhear. She wanted to see if her colleague would pass this false information on to the forces behind it all.
Meanwhile, after failing to reach an agreement with several neutral companies, Meng Yanchen decided to change his strategy. He stopped relying solely on phone calls and instead personally visited several of the companies to meet face-to-face with their senior management. He meticulously prepared a detailed response plan, demonstrating the Fu Group's strength and determination to handle the crisis.
Meng Yanchen visited one of the neutral companies and held a meeting with its senior management that lasted for several hours. He explained in detail the harm that the mysterious investment group's plan would cause to the entire industry, as well as the Fu Group's countermeasures and future development plans. His earnest words and clear logic led the company's senior management to reconsider the matter.
At the end of the meeting, the company's representative pondered for a moment and then said, "Mr. Meng, your analysis is indeed very reasonable. We are willing to consider it further. Give us two days, and we will give you an answer."
Meng Yanchen knew that this was the best possible outcome. He smiled and shook hands with the other party, saying, "Thank you for your consideration. I hope we can work together to overcome this crisis."
After leaving that company, Meng Yanchen immediately headed to the next neutral company. He knew that time was of the essence, and every time he secured the support of a neutral company, the Fu Group would have a better chance of winning.
Meanwhile, ever since spreading the false information, Fan Shengmei had been secretly observing her colleague's movements. Sure enough, not long after, she noticed her colleague hurriedly leaving the company. Fan Shengmei immediately followed, only to see her colleague go to a coffee shop and meet a man wearing sunglasses and a black suit. After exchanging a few words, the colleague handed him a note.
Fan Shengmei hid nearby and secretly filmed the scene with her phone. She was secretly pleased; it seemed this man was likely from the mysterious investment group. After they separated, Fan Shengmei continued to follow the man in sunglasses. The man got into a black sedan, and Fan Shengmei quickly hailed a taxi and followed him.
After driving through the city for a while, the car stopped in front of an office building. The man got out and went inside. Fan Shengmei followed him out of the car. She looked up at the building's sign, which read "Hongsheng Building." She knew this was likely a base of operations for the mysterious investment group in the city.
Fan Shengmei didn't rush in. She decided to go back first and tell Meng Yanchen about her findings. She returned to the company, where Meng Yanchen had just come back from outside. The two met in Meng Yanchen's office, and Fan Shengmei told him everything she had discovered.
After listening, Meng Yanchen's expression grew even more serious. He said, "It seems we're getting closer to the truth, but also increasingly dangerous. Did you get discovered when you were following that person today?"
Fan Shengmei shook her head and said, "I don't think so. I've been very careful. But what should we do now?"
After a moment of contemplation, Meng Yanchen said, "Let's hold back for now and continue gathering evidence. We'll take action once the evidence is conclusive. At the same time, I will expedite communication with the neutral company and strive to break the alliance plan of the mysterious investment group as soon as possible."
Fan Shengmei nodded in agreement. After discussing a few more details, the two returned to their respective work.
As night fell, the city's neon lights shimmered with vibrant colors. Meng Yanchen stood before the floor-to-ceiling window of his office, gazing at the bustling streets outside, pondering his next move. Would Fan Shengmei be able to find more evidence to expose the traitor? Could he persuade the neutral company to cooperate and thwart the mysterious investment group's alliance plan? All of this remained uncertain, but Meng Yanchen knew that he and Fan Shengmei had to go all out to fight for the future of the Fu Group.
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