nycdaug Chapter 78 The Road Ahead and Undercurrents
Chapter 78 The Road Ahead and Undercurrents
The storm of the night had passed, and the morning sun shone on the glass curtain wall of the Lin Group building, creating a peaceful scene. Lin Chuyue pushed open the office door, walked to her desk, put down the documents she had just signed, and looked up at the city outside the window.
There was a knock on the office door, and Xiao Ning walked in with a cup of coffee: "President Lin, Shen Fang and her daughter left last night on a flight that left in the early morning. Lin Yun posted a message on her WeChat Moments, probably intentionally wanting us to know that they went to Los Angeles."
Lin Chuyue took the coffee, took a sip, and smiled faintly: "Lin Yun has always been fond of subtle tactics. Their presence in Los Angeles doesn't mean they're truly safe. Although the bigwigs abroad have given up on Shen Fang, it doesn't mean the matter is over."
Xiao Ning nodded and handed her the documents: "This is the latest audit report from the finance department. Shen Fang left many questions about the flow of funds, and CFO Li Gang is already compiling evidence. Should we submit these to the police next?"
Lin Chuyue frowned slightly, quickly flipped through a few pages of the report, and said softly, "Don't alert them yet. This evidence is our trump card, but it's not time to reveal it. Notify Li Gang to organize the relevant materials properly and lock them in the group's archives for now to ensure their safety."
Xiao Ning nodded: "Understood."
Meanwhile, at the top level of the Li Group, Li Zhanchuan was in a meeting with several assistants. In front of him lay a business intelligence report from abroad, the red-marked section detailing the recent business activities of the powerful figure behind Shen Fang.
After the assistant finished reporting, he cautiously asked, "Mr. Li, Shen Fang has left, and her backers seem to be conducting a new investment activity in Los Angeles. Should we continue to follow up on the investigation?"
Li Zhanchuan tapped the table lightly, his deep gaze fixed on the intelligence report. His tone was indifferent yet threatening: "Of course we need to follow up. Their temporary abandonment of Shen Fang doesn't mean they've given up their interests. If they have other plans, we must find out about them first."
The assistant nodded and quickly withdrew to carry out the order.
At this moment, Li Zhanchuan got up and walked to the window. His gaze pierced through the gaps between the tall buildings, as if he could see the direction of the Lin Group building. He muttered to himself, "Shen Fang's failure is just the beginning. The real opponent has not yet surfaced."
As evening fell, Lin Chuyue and Gu Yanchuan met at a high-end restaurant. The two sat by the window, the atmosphere relaxed yet subtly tense.
"Although Shen Fang has left, the mess she left behind is not easy to clean up," Lin Chuyue said in a low voice, pushing her plate aside.
Gu Yanchuan picked up his wine glass, swirled it gently, and said calmly, "You've done a great job. You've almost completely eradicated Shen Fang's influence in the Lin Group. Now all you need to do is move forward steadily."
Lin Chuyue shook her head, her expression thoughtful: "Shen Fang's failure did relieve me, but I still feel that the forces behind her won't give up easily. They are definitely still observing in the dark, waiting for an opportunity."
Gu Yanchuan smiled slightly, put down his wine glass, and said with a hint of certainty in his eyes, "This is exactly the time difference we need. They are observing, and we are also making our moves. As long as we seize their weakness, we can completely turn the tide."
Lin Chuyue looked up and met his gaze, a hint of gratitude flashing in her eyes: "With you here, I've definitely felt much more relaxed."
Gu Yanchuan smiled and said softly, "You don't need to relax, you need trust. I've said it before, if you ever need help, I'll always be there for you."
Lin Chuyue nodded slightly and gently clinked her wine glass against his.
A few days later, Shen Fang and Lin Yun settled into a villa in Los Angeles. This villa, arranged in advance by her powerful backer, was equipped with all the necessary amenities.
Shen Fang sat in the spacious living room, holding a cup of coffee in her hand, looking at the blue sky and white clouds outside the window with a complicated expression.
Lin Yun came downstairs, her tone tinged with complaint: "Mom, are we just going to hide here like this? Didn't you say you'd find a way to make a comeback?"
Shen Fang's gaze darkened. She placed her coffee cup on the coffee table and said coldly, "Of course I won't hide forever. I'm contacting those who are still willing to support me. As long as we find an opportunity, we will definitely be able to go back."
Lin Yun frowned, her tone hesitant: "But... Lin Chuyue is too strong now, do we really still have a chance?"
A ruthless glint flashed in Shen Fang's eyes: "Lin Chuyue was just lucky. If she makes the slightest mistake, I will make her pay the price."
Before the mother and daughter could finish their conversation, the doorbell rang. Shen Fang immediately stood up and looked warily at the door: "Who would come at this time?"
Lin Yun hesitated for a moment, then walked over and opened the door. A middle-aged man in a suit stood outside and handed her a document.
"Ms. Shen, this is something my boss asked me to give to you. He hopes you will consider it carefully."
Shen Fang took the document, her brows furrowing, and her expression grew even more somber as she opened it. The document contained a cooperation agreement, but the attached condition was that she had to abandon Lin Yun and go to a secret base alone.
"What does this mean?" Shen Fang questioned, her voice filled with anger.
The man's expression was cold: "The boss thinks Miss Lin is a burden. If you want to continue to receive support, you must abide by the rules."
Shen Fang's hands trembled slightly, and the document slowly slid to the ground. Her world seemed to have been driven to the brink of despair once again.
The Los Angeles night enveloped the villa. Shen Fang sat alone by the window, her gaze deep. She murmured softly, "Lin Chuyue, I will definitely come back."
Meanwhile, back in China, Lin Chuyue stood in the company's conference room, looking at the foreign business intelligence that had just been delivered to her. Gu Yanchuan's voice rang in her ears: "New developments, new competitors. It seems the game isn't over yet."
Lin Chuyue nodded slowly, a cold smile playing on her lips: "Then let them bring it on."