nycdaug Chapter 354 The Undercurrents of Power
Chapter 354 The Undercurrents of Power
When Lin Chuyue left Shen Fang's office, she didn't feel relieved. As she walked out of the building, the scene before her became hazy and unreal. The moon in the sky was like a cold, hard piece of iron, emitting a chilling light. She felt an inexplicable sense of oppression, as if the whole world was on her shoulders, pressing down on her so much that she could hardly breathe.
The struggle between the Gu family and Shen Fang has transcended a simple power game; it's a battle in the abyss. Every step forward could be a trap. She knows she has little time to react, nor enough room to retreat. Any hesitation could have fatal consequences.
Just as Lin Chuyue got into the car, her phone suddenly rang. She glanced down and saw it was Li Zhanchuan calling.
"President Li?" Her tone involuntarily carried a hint of weariness.
On the other end of the phone, Li Zhanchuan's voice was still deep, but it carried an unusual urgency: "Where are you?"
"I just left Shen Fang's office." Lin Chuyue pursed her lips, unable to help but frown. "Did you call because of some news?"
"Can you come over now?" Li Zhanchuan's voice was calmer than usual, but it carried a hint of urgency. "I have something to discuss with you."
Lin Chuyue was taken aback. Although she knew that Li Zhanchuan never easily expressed his emotions, his tone at this moment was clearly unusual. "Okay, I'll be right there." She hung up the phone, her doubts growing stronger.
The car sped through the night. Lin Chuyue's thoughts were in turmoil as she pondered what might happen next. She knew that Li Zhanchuan wouldn't easily ask her for help, and at this moment, he had clearly made a new discovery.
The Secret That Was About to Erupt
Li Zhanchuan's villa wasn't far, and the car quickly stopped in front of his door. When Lin Chuyue got out of the car, the cold wind made her cheeks slightly hot. She frowned, then stepped towards the door.
The door was opened from the inside, and Li Zhanchuan, dressed in a dark suit, stood in the doorway, his gaze deep, as if he had been waiting for her for a long time. "Come in," he said softly, turning to lead her into the living room.
As soon as Lin Chuyue sat down, he went straight to the point: "The matter with Shen Fang is beyond our control."
She frowned slightly, thinking to herself that it was indeed news about Shen Fang. She looked up at Li Zhanchuan and said calmly, "I know that Shen Fang's influence has now infiltrated our supply chain and that of the nursing home, and she is still secretly pressuring the Gu family. But I believe that our counterattack has only just begun."
Li Zhanchuan didn't rush to respond. Instead, he picked up a document from the table and handed it to her. "This is intelligence I just obtained from a source. You know that behind all of Shen Fang's actions, there's a huge conglomerate supporting her. And the key figure in that conglomerate is..."
He paused, his eyes deep in thought.
Lin Chuyue unconsciously held her breath, and suddenly felt a chill creep over her. She looked at him, a vague guess forming in her mind. "Who is it?"
"Lin Zhengguo." Li Zhanchuan's voice struck her heart like a heavy hammer.
Lin Chuyue's eyes welled up with tears, and she almost couldn't stand up. She had never imagined that her biological father had such a deep connection with Shen Fang.
"Are you sure?" Lin Chuyue's voice was filled with undisguised shock and anger. Her father, the man who had been so cold to her, was actually Shen Fang's backer?
Li Zhanchuan didn't answer directly, but instead handed her the document. Lin Chuyue picked it up and turned to a page. The densely packed content blurred her vision for a moment, but the key information within was like a sharp knife, cutting through the facade in her heart. She saw some business secrets she had never encountered before, some transaction details that sent chills down her spine. Lin Zhengguo's name appeared prominently in it.
Shen Fang's influence extends far beyond the Gu family; it's a vast network spanning the entire business world. They use the Gu family as a starting point to expand their reach into more areas, and Lin Zhengguo is one of the key figures in this plan.
"He actually..." Lin Chuyue's voice trailed off, "How could he do such a thing?"
A cold glint flashed in Li Zhanchuan's eyes, and he sighed softly: "You should know that Lin Zhengguo will do anything to keep his position. All of this is just an exchange of interests for him."
Lin Chuyue took a deep breath, her anger and disappointment almost consuming her. She had never imagined that her father would collude with these people behind the scenes, even using her as a pawn.
"What do we do now?" Lin Chuyue's voice was low and weary.
Li Zhanchuan looked at her calmly: "Next, we need to take swift action to break the connection between Shen Fang and Lin Zhengguo. Only by eliminating their cooperation can the Gu family regain its vitality."
"What do you plan to do?" Lin Chuyue's gaze was sharp, and the wavering in her eyes was gone.
“I have already arranged for people to investigate the transaction chain between Lin Zhengguo and Shen Fang.” Li Zhanchuan’s tone was solemn. “As long as we find their weakness, we can break the deadlock in one fell swoop.”
Lin Chuyue nodded, her decision already made. She knew this war would be her final showdown with Shen Fang and her father. And she would no longer be anyone's pawn. She would change everything herself.
“I’m going to Lin Zhengguo’s company in person.” Her voice was calm, but carried an unprecedented firmness. “I want him to understand that this game is no longer something he can control at will.”
A complex emotion flashed in Li Zhanchuan's eyes. After a moment of silence, he said, "Be careful. Lin Zhengguo is not the same Lin Zhengguo as before. His methods in the business world are more sophisticated than you think."
Lin Chuyue's eyes flashed with a cold light: "No matter what, I will pull him out of this vortex today."
She didn't turn back, but stared straight ahead, her resolve growing stronger. She would lead the Gu family out of this undercurrent of power and into a brighter future.