mesbooks Chapter 123: Troubles Begin
Chapter 123: Troubles Begin
Three days after the banquet, Lin Chuyue and Li Zhanchuan met as agreed at a low-key yet upscale coffee shop. It was 10 a.m., and sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, creating a tranquil atmosphere.
Lin Chuyue wore a simple white shirt and light gray trousers, her hair pulled back, giving her a capable and aloof appearance. Li Zhanchuan wore a dark blue fitted suit, his brows revealing a hint of weariness, but his eyes remained as deep as ever.
After the two finished ordering their coffee, Li Zhanchuan spoke first: "Shen Fang's subordinate, Wang Peng, has been appearing frequently near the company lately. I think he may have noticed our investigation into her."
Lin Chuyue frowned slightly and asked in a low voice, "Are you sure it's Wang Peng? Shouldn't he have disappeared during the time she was transferred from the company?"
“It’s him,” Li Zhanchuan said with certainty. “I have reliable information. He is still serving Shen Fang. Although he is keeping a low profile, his purpose is to monitor you.”
Lin Chuyue took a sip of coffee, her gaze sharpening: "It seems we need to speed up our plan. If Shen Fang finds out I already know some of her secrets, she'll definitely do something desperate."
Li Zhanchuan nodded and pushed a document in front of Lin Chuyue: "This is evidence of her money laundering overseas. My team went to great lengths to find this. You need to use this evidence to put further pressure on her and make her show up."
Lin Chuyue took the document, flipped through it, and her expression gradually became calm: "Li Zhanchuan, why are you willing to help me go this far? I know that these things do not directly benefit you personally."
Upon hearing this, Li Zhanchuan paused for a moment, then said in a low voice, "I'm not doing this for any so-called benefit. Lin Chuyue, I don't want you to be hurt like before. This time, I want to protect you."
Upon hearing this, Lin Chuyue's heart skipped a beat, but she quickly composed herself: "Thank you, but I will not let myself become a burden to anyone again. I will definitely be able to handle this matter myself."
Looking at her expression, Li Zhanchuan smiled faintly: "Very well, then let me see just how strong Lin Chuyue really is."
After the two agreed on their next steps, Lin Chuyue put away the documents, stood up and said goodbye: "I will deal with this evidence as soon as possible. You also need to be careful of Wang Peng's counterattack."
Li Zhanchuan stood up to see her off, his gaze lingering on her retreating figure, a complex mix of emotions welling up within him. He knew that Lin Chuyue's path was still fraught with thorns, and he was willing to always be there to protect her.
Meanwhile, Gu Yanchuan was presiding over a high-level meeting in the conference room of the Gu Group. Luo Yurou, as his assistant, sat on one side of the conference room, attentively taking notes.
After the meeting, Luo Yurou handed the prepared documents to Gu Yanchuan: "Yanchuan, this plan needs your final confirmation."
Gu Yanchuan took the document, glanced at it, and casually asked, "Will you be attending the social party tonight?"
Luo Yurou nodded, her eyes filled with anticipation: "Of course I will. This is an important opportunity for us to win that project, and I won't miss it."
Gu Yanchuan smiled faintly: "Very well, then we will discuss this in more detail at the cocktail party tonight."
Luo Yurou was slightly taken aback. She felt that Gu Yanchuan's attitude had become somewhat distant recently, but she couldn't quite put her finger on why.
That evening, Lin Chuyue received an anonymous text message with only one sentence: "Be careful of the people around you."
She gripped her phone, her brow furrowed, a hint of wariness flashing in her eyes. Although Shen Fang's influence was gradually crumbling, her shadow still seemed to loom over everyone.
Lin Chuyue took a deep breath and decided to keep the message to herself for the time being. The party was about to begin, and she knew that it would be a crucial moment for her plan to take a significant step forward.
The venue for the cocktail party was a classically styled manor. Lin Chuyue, dressed in a black gown, slowly entered the venue, exuding elegance and composure with every gesture. As soon as she entered, she keenly noticed that several gazes were fixed on her.
Li Zhanchuan stood not far away, nodding slightly to her to indicate that everything was arranged. Lin Chuyue took a deep breath, put on a polite smile, and prepared to face the coming storm.
This night will mark the beginning of their final offensive against Shen Fang, and also a crucial moment when all sides gradually reveal their true colors.