nycdaug Chapter 16 Counterattack from a Dead End
Chapter 16 Counterattack from a Dead End
Shen Fang's scheme has entered its final stage, and Lin Chuyue's every move seems to be skillfully controlled by her. The financial flow information that Lin Chuyue noticed has already been meticulously designed by Shen Fang into a trap for her to fall into, and Lin Chuyue's repeated vigilance towards Shen Fang has only made her more and more passive.
However, just when Lin Chuyue was almost in a predicament, she realized that her situation was not without flaws, and she still had a chance to turn things around. This time, she decided not to blindly pursue the truth, but to start from what she truly needed—to break free from Shen Fang's control and take the initiative.
One night, Lin Chuyue sat at her desk in her study, holding several financial reports in her hand, her eyes anxiously darting between the documents and the computer screen. She rubbed her eyes wearily, and suddenly her gaze fell on a corner of the computer screen, where a few seemingly unrelated numbers caught her eye.
At that moment, an unusual intuition rose in Lin Chuyue's heart. She quickly flipped back to the document, her fingers tracing the numbers, carefully examining the meaning behind each piece of data. She discovered a detail: among the fund flows that Shen Fang had deliberately concealed, there was an unusually large transfer that had been transferred overseas through an inconspicuous intermediary company.
Lin Chuyue's heart raced. This sum of money didn't match Shen Fang's previous actions. She began to suspect that this wasn't a simple business transaction, but rather a transfer orchestrated by Shen Fang to cover up some deeper secret.
"This is no coincidence..." Lin Chuyue muttered to herself, her fingers pressing firmly on the mouse as she began searching for all the information about this agency.
Just then, her phone screen lit up; Gu Yanchuan's call interrupted her train of thought. She pressed the answer button, and Gu Yanchuan's voice on the other end remained calm: "Chuyue, what did you find out?"
Lin Chuyue quickly relayed the clues she had discovered to Gu Yanchuan, her tone somewhat urgent: "I discovered a huge transfer of funds, passing through a company called 'Xinghui International.' It seems that this money wasn't for investment, but rather to cover something up."
Gu Yanchuan was silent for a moment, then his voice became even lower: "'Xinghui International' is not an ordinary company. It has an important investor behind it, an overseas business tycoon. What Shen Fang did was likely to evade regulation and investigation, and may even involve money laundering."
A hint of surprise flashed in Lin Chuyue's eyes: "Money laundering? Then what is her real purpose?"
Gu Yanchuan's voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable seriousness: "Shen Fang's goal is not merely to control the company; there may be more complex motives behind it. You previously mentioned that she has always harbored an 'international' ambition, and now, these clues to fund transfers seem to be related to her overseas expansion."
Lin Chuyue felt a chill run down her spine and gripped her phone tightly: "What do we do then?"
Gu Yanchuan pondered for a moment: "Continue the investigation, but don't be too hasty. Shen Fang's methods are extremely secretive; she won't let you find any flaws easily. What you need to do now is to slow down for the time being and keep Shen Fang's attitude in check."
Lin Chuyue took a deep breath, her eyes resolute: "I understand, I will be careful."
A few days later, the company held its regular board meeting, and Lin Chuyue prepared to expose Shen Fang's crimes as planned. However, things didn't go as smoothly as she had expected. Shen Fang seemed to have already anticipated her actions and had prepared all the necessary countermeasures.
At the start of the meeting, Lin Chuyue appeared calm on the surface, but was inwardly filled with tension. She clutched a folder in her hand, glancing occasionally at Shen Fang's location. Shen Fang's gaze seemed completely unaffected, as calm as an observer. Lin Chuyue knew that today's board meeting could very well determine her fate.
The board members took their seats, and Shen Fang was the first to speak, her tone gentle yet authoritative: "Ladies and gentlemen, today we will mainly discuss the company's future development plan, especially its layout in the international market. I believe everyone has already seen the relevant proposals."
Lin Chuyue gripped the document in her hand tightly, finally unable to resist standing up and breaking the rhythm of the meeting: "President Shen, I have some information I want to submit to everyone. This information exposes the abnormal relationship between 'Xinghui International' and the company's cash flow, and I have also found out that these cash flows are related to a huge overseas transfer. This is a premeditated money laundering operation, the purpose of which is to evade internal and external supervision of the company."
As soon as she finished speaking, the entire conference room fell into a deathly silence. All the directors' eyes were fixed on her, and Shen Fang's expression was no longer as calm as usual; her brows were slightly furrowed.
"Lin Chuyue, are you sure these accusations are based on evidence?" Shen Fang's voice was icy, her tone carrying a sense of oppression.
Lin Chuyue did not back down and replied in a deep voice, "I have evidence. This information was obtained through internal data access. If you have any objections, you can verify it on the spot."
Shen Fang smiled slightly, her gaze sharp as a knife: "Do you know what you're doing? The so-called evidence you're talking about is nothing but your own delusion. If you can't produce any substantial evidence, I don't mind letting everyone know that this is just you retaliating against me."
The atmosphere in the boardroom instantly froze, the pressure so low it was almost suffocating. Lin Chuyue was not intimidated by Shen Fang's aura. She said in a deep voice, "President Shen, this evidence has been verified by a professional auditing firm and can completely prove that what I said is true."
Shen Fang's smile remained gentle, but a hint of coldness flashed in her eyes: "If you really have evidence, why didn't you show it to me in a private meeting instead of announcing it in front of so many board members? Are you threatening me?"
Lin Chuyue sensed the provocation in Shen Fang's words, and she calmly responded: "I just feel that these matters concern the company's future development and must be discussed openly here. Everyone has the right to know."
Shen Fang raised an eyebrow slightly and said in a low voice, "Fine, since you insist, then let's discuss it openly." She coldly glanced at the board members and then added, "But I remind you, Lin Chuyue, the evidence you provide must be rigorously verified. If you cannot produce direct evidence, then you will become the target of everyone's criticism at this board meeting."
Before Shen Fang could finish speaking, the atmosphere in the boardroom became even more tense. Lin Chuyue knew that Shen Fang had begun manipulating public opinion, trying to isolate her. A cold smile crept across her face; Shen Fang always did this, step by step, forcing her into a corner.
Gu Yanchuan's voice rang in her ears again: "You haven't won yet, Lin Chuyue. Remember, Shen Fang will never reveal her weakness directly. You must find her weakest point to expose her."
Lin Chuyue took a deep breath, trying to remain calm: "President Shen, you're right, my evidence may not be sufficient. However, I believe that every step you take cannot escape the company's surveillance. No matter how you try to cover it up, I will eventually find the traces you left behind."
Shen Fang's eyes flickered slightly, and a smile appeared on her lips: "Since that's the case, I look forward to you producing real evidence as soon as possible, Lin Chuyue. I'm not afraid of exposing you; on the contrary, I hope you realize sooner that this game is no longer one you can easily escape."
Lin Chuyue was stunned for a moment, a chill running down her spine. Shen Fang's composure, her words, and her control made her feel unprecedented pressure.
As the board meeting concluded, Lin Chuyue felt an increasingly intense, invisible pressure. She had thought she had gathered enough evidence in this situation, but now she realized she had simply fallen into another trap set by Shen Fang. She hadn't fully grasped the situation, nor did she realize that Shen Fang's true objectives were far more complex than she had imagined.
Lin Chuyue stood by the window, gazing at the city gradually darkening outside. Her mind calmed down; she knew that what she needed to do was not just expose Shen Fang's crimes, but also learn how to stand firm in this war without gunfire, until she could ultimately strike a decisive blow.
"This battle has only just begun," she murmured softly, her gaze resolute, as if it could pierce through all the fog before her.