nycdaug Chapter 559 Cracks and Flames
Chapter 559 Cracks and Flames
The first rays of sunlight had not yet pierced through the thick clouds, and the corridors of the Lin Group headquarters were still filled with the lingering heat of the recent storm. Lin Chuyue was still recovering from last night's argument, but Gu Yanchuan had already appeared at her office door.
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I. The Cold War and Questioning
Gu Yanchuan stopped knocking and walked straight in, his voice icy: "Last night you said it was business; today you're turning my past with 'Li Zheng' into my honeymoon with Lin Yun?"
Lin Chuyue closed the "Snow Fox Project" document in her hand, her voice trembling as she looked up: "You think I wanted to drag you into this family affair? But one phone call from you can make my crisis explode!"
Gu Yanchuan sneered: "Then you shouldn't be hiding from me, locking away the most important trust in your own world!"
The two almost exploded into each other in the air, their resentment and unease clashing like blades.
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II. Lin Yun's Public Relations Frenzy
Meanwhile, on the neighboring news broadcast, Lin Yun and her new public relations team were live-streaming. In front of the microphone, she covered her trembling lips with one hand and held the phone in the other: "I'm just a younger sister who wants a fair inheritance, but I've been neglected and used by my older sister. I know everyone wants to know, what can a woman who doesn't even care about her family bring to the company?"
The live stream chat was flooded with comments like "Too ruthless," "Condemned by the entire internet," and "Cold-blooded heiress." Lin Yun edited clips of Lin Chuyue and Li Zheng into a promotional video for "ruthless characters" and released it on various platforms.
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III. Lin Chuyue's isolation and helplessness
Lin Chuyue stared at the screen outside her office, tears welling in her eyes, but she forcefully forced them back. Beside her, her secretary quietly announced:
Three members of the board who were originally supporters have wavered in their stance due to "emotional manipulation."
Sugon Biotech's overseas partners have sent another letter requesting a reassessment of the project's risks.
The stock price plummeted 8% in the morning session, with some investors selling off their shares and then adopting a wait-and-see approach.
She took a deep breath, her voice hoarse but resolute: "Summon Shen Longyan—I'm going to reveal all my bargaining chips tonight."
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IV. Father-son confrontation
Meanwhile, Gu Yanchuan returned to the Gu family's old residence and faced his father, Gu Jingnan. The father and son stood before their grandfather's portrait, the atmosphere heavy with tension.
Gu Jingnan rebuked, "You're willing to sacrifice the entire Gu family for a woman? I can take back the trust your mother left you at any time, do you understand?"
Gu Yanchuan's eyes reddened: "My mother once told me that if the family is to be reborn, it must dare to stand up and fight against all lies."
Gu Jingnan was taken aback, but ultimately said nothing more. Between father and son lay years of misunderstanding and a new rift.
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V. The Key to Shen's Inkstone's Appearance
As night fell, Shen Yan quietly arrived at the "24/7 Data Center" on the top floor of the headquarters, a mysterious smile on his face. Holding a USB drive, he dialed Lin Chuyue's number: "Now, bring President Gu with you, and get him to my side."
Lin Chuyue and Gu Yanchuan went up to the top floor side by side and found that he had projected all the original archives of the "Snow Fox Project", Cheng Yi's payment records, and Li Zheng's interrogation record at the British police station.
He said calmly, "This is my trump card tonight—the truth you all want is right here. If you don't reveal it now, you'll be at the mercy of Cheng Yi and CR for the rest of your lives."
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VI. Pre-war Oath
Looking at the rows of data and records circled in red, Lin Chuyue remained silent for a long time before whispering to Gu Yanchuan, "Do you see? All our trust has been torn to shreds."
Gu Yanchuan reached out and gently placed his hand on hers, which was tightly gripping the USB drive: "No matter how deep the crack, sometimes it can actually let the truth in. Tonight, let's work together to completely sever the lies."
The two locked eyes, both with a bloodshot resolve. Below, the city lights surged, as if sounding the clarion call for their untold battle.
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End of this chapter