nycdaug Chapter 320 Clues and the Truth
Chapter 320 Clues and the Truth
After the party that night, Lin Chuyue returned home, still unable to calm down. Gu Yanchuan's reaction wasn't what she expected; he seemed unconcerned about Xiao Yang's presence. But she knew things weren't so simple. Every action and word Xiao Yang made was filled with probing and hints. Clearly, this man was no ordinary businessman.
She recalled Xiao Yang's relationship with Gu Yanchuan; his appearance seemed to hint at a deeper connection. She didn't directly ask Gu Yanchuan about Xiao Yang, because she knew that Gu Yanchuan, with his calm and cautious nature, wouldn't easily reveal the direction of his thoughts. After all, every move he made was carefully considered.
However, Lin Chuyue also knew that she could not rely solely on Gu Yanchuan's strength; she needed to gather more clues in order to truly stand at the forefront of this struggle.
The next day, Lin Chuyue decided to take action. She began to delve into the network behind Wang Peng and inquired about Xiao Yang with several trusted friends. She wanted to gather more clues; only by piecing these clues together could she see the whole situation clearly.
covert investigation
The investigation didn't go as smoothly as she had hoped. Wang Peng's betrayal involved multiple levels and far more complex forces than she had imagined. Through various channels, she learned that Wang Peng's position in the company was not important, yet he had significant connections with Gao Fei and Xiao Yang. This made Lin Chuyue increasingly convinced that someone was orchestrating a much larger conspiracy behind all of this.
One piece of information particularly caught her attention—Gao Fei and Xiao Yang seemed to have recently had a secret meeting, discussing an important investment project. Behind this project lay not only the flow of funds but also changes in the equity of numerous companies. And Wang Peng had clearly become a pawn in this project.
Although this information did not directly prove the relationship between Wang Peng and Shen Fang, Lin Chuyue's intuition told her that Shen Fang must be the mastermind behind this scheme. Shen Fang had been secretly controlling many key figures all along, and the cooperation between Wang Peng and Xiao Yang was the result of her careful planning.
Lin Chuyue decided to take a more direct approach, contacting Wang Peng and forcing him to reveal more inside information. She knew that although Wang Peng was a traitor, he was not entirely cold-blooded. If she could exploit his weaknesses, she might be able to obtain more important clues from him.
Wang Peng's weakness
That day, Lin Chuyue went to Wang Peng's house in person. She stood at the door and gently pressed the doorbell. The moment the door opened, Wang Peng seemed a little surprised, then turned pale and let her into the house.
"Why are you here?" Wang Peng's voice trembled slightly; he was clearly still reeling from the betrayal.
Lin Chuyue walked into the living room, sat down, and calmly looked at him: "You should know that I'm not here to talk about feelings. I need to know more about Shen Fang."
Wang Peng nervously swallowed, a complex expression flashing in his eyes. Lin Chuyue knew that he wasn't without guilt, but he felt mostly fear and helplessness.
“I’ve already said I know nothing.” Wang Peng tried to remain calm, but his tone was filled with unease.
Lin Chuyue looked at him intently, her tone carrying a hint of threat: "You know far more than you think, Wang Peng. If you don't tell me what you know, Shen Fang won't let you off the hook. You don't want to get into any more trouble with her, do you?"
Wang Peng's expression instantly turned pained, and his hand involuntarily tightened its grip on the armrest, as if he were struggling internally. Lin Chuyue waited calmly, her eyes carrying a hint of coldness.
Finally, Wang Peng's defenses crumbled. He lowered his head and slowly said, "Shen Fang, she...she has her own plans. All of this was arranged by her. I...I was just used by her."
Lin Chuyue's heart skipped a beat, and she stared intently at him: "What did she arrange?"
Wang Peng hesitated for a moment, then seemed to have finally made a decision, his voice low and deep: "She has been secretly manipulating the shares of several shareholders. Her goal is to gradually force Gu Yanchuan out of the game and eventually take over his company. I... I am just a pawn on her chessboard."
These words shocked Lin Chuyue. It turned out that Shen Fang's plan was so audacious—she actually intended to completely take over Gu Yanchuan's company through manipulation of shareholders and the market. All of this matched her initial suspicions; Shen Fang's true intentions far exceeded her imagination.
"What about Xiao Yang?" Lin Chuyue continued, "What is his relationship with Shen Fang?"
Wang Peng hesitated for a moment before finally saying in a low voice, "Xiao Yang... he is Shen Fang's secret partner. Shen Fang and Xiao Yang have a very deep relationship, and Xiao Yang is the one who handles many things. He has a lot of influence in Gu Yanchuan's business circle."
This made Lin Chuyue even more suspicious. Xiao Yang's relationship with Gu Yanchuan was clearly not simple, and behind him might be another secret weapon of Shen Fang.
The key to solving the mystery
Lin Chuyue didn't ask any further questions. She knew that the information she had obtained from Wang Peng today was just the tip of the iceberg. She needed to find more evidence to unravel this mystery.
As she bid farewell to Wang Peng, a new resolve took hold of her heart. Shen Fang's scheme had penetrated to every detail, and Gu Yanchuan alone might not be able to easily destroy it all. She decided that she must personally take to the field and use the resources at her disposal to wage a final showdown with Shen Fang.
However, all of this requires her to be intelligent and decisive enough to strategize and uncover the truth hidden in the darkness.