The ancient war between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in a wealthy family

My heart was pounding. Reporter Lu's question was like a thorn in my heart. I tried to maintain my composure and was about to explain the situation with the team member when I noticed Zhan Yu's gaze wasn't on me. Instead, it was fixed across the crowd, on the doorway. Following his gaze, I saw Xiao Qiang, the woman. She was wearing a perfectly tailored white suit that accentuated her elegance. A faint smile lingered on her face as she sauntered towards Zhan Yu.

A chill ran up from the soles of my feet to the top of my head. I had a strong premonition that this woman was up to no good.

Sure enough, Xiao Qiang whispered a few words in Zhan Yu's ear. I was too far away to hear clearly, but I could see Zhan Yu's expression change instantly. He turned to look at me with a complicated look, one of worry and... hesitation. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but swallowed it back.

I took a deep breath and told myself to stay calm. The company was facing a crisis, and I couldn't afford to lose my composure. I turned to Reporter Lu and said firmly, "Regarding that team member, I will provide relevant evidence to prove his innocence as soon as possible. As for the other issues, I hope our media friends will give us some time to investigate thoroughly. We will definitely provide the public with a satisfactory answer."

After saying that, I hurriedly ended the press conference. I had to immediately find out what Xiao Qiang was up to and why Zhan Yu was acting so strangely.

Over the next few days, while I was dealing with the company's crisis, I kept an eye on Xiao Qiang. She always seemed to "happen" to be by Zhan Yu's side, sometimes offering him a cup of coffee, sometimes helping him organize documents. Her manners were intimate, yet also carried an indescribable subtlety.

Rumors began to circulate in the company, saying that Zhan Yu and Xiao Qiang were having an affair. When I heard these words, I felt like I was being pricked by needles, but I told myself not to act rashly and that I had to trust Zhan Yu.

However, Xiao Qiang's behavior became increasingly excessive. At a company dinner, she deliberately placed a piece of steak on Zhan Yu's plate in front of me and said in a delicate voice, "Mr. Zhan, you've been working hard lately. Eat more."

Zhan Yu looked a little embarrassed. He glanced at me and didn't touch the steak.

I couldn't bear it any longer, so I stood up and walked to Xiao Qiang, saying in a cold tone, "Miss Xiao, I will take care of Mr. Zhan's food and daily life myself, so you don't have to worry about it."

Xiao Qiang looked at me innocently, her eyes slightly red, "Miss Bai, you misunderstood, I just care about President Zhan."

Her disguise disgusted me. I suppressed my anger and said word by word, "I don't care what your purpose is, stay away from Zhan Yu!"

Xiao Qiang's tears suddenly flowed down, and she choked and said, "Miss Bai, I know you have a lot of misunderstandings about me, but I really don't have any ill intentions..."

Looking at her pitiful appearance, I felt even more disgusted. This woman is such a good actress!

In the evening, when I got home, I found Zhan Yu sitting in the study, holding a photo in his hand, with a lonely look on his face. I walked over and saw that the photo was our wedding photo.

"Zhan Yu..." I called him softly.

He raised his head and looked at me with complicated eyes, "Xiao Ran, we..."

He hesitated to speak, and finally just sighed and put the photo back in the drawer. "Nothing, how are things going at the company?"

I walked over to sit next to him, shook his hand, and felt the warmth of his palm. "It's still the same. The shareholders are still waiting and watching, and the pressure from the media is getting stronger and stronger."

His hand trembled slightly, and he held my hand, but his strength was as light as a feather. "Xiao Ran, I'm sorry, it's all my fault..."

"No, it's not your fault," I interrupted, resting my head on his shoulder. "We'll face this together."

Thinking back to every little detail of our journey, my heart aches. We were such a happy couple. He would prepare breakfast for me every morning and hold me to sleep every night. He would find ways to make me laugh when I was upset, and hold me tightly when I felt wronged. We'd been through so many ups and downs together, overcome so many difficulties and obstacles together, and our relationship has long been as solid as a rock.

I won't allow anyone to destroy this relationship, especially Xiao Qiang!

"Zhan Yu, that Xiao Qiang..." I paused, then decided to tell him what I was thinking. "I think she's not simple. You should try to have less contact with her in the future."

He was silent for a moment, then gently stroked my hair, "I understand."

Although he agreed, I still felt uneasy. Xiao Qiang's appearance was too abrupt, and her actions were too deliberate. I always felt that she was hiding some secret.

I decided to take the initiative and arranged for someone to investigate Xiao Qiang's background. It turned out that she had close ties with our company's competitors!

I finally understood Xiao Qiang's purpose. She was a spy sent by our competitor. Her purpose was to get close to Zhan Yu, steal our company's secrets, and then attack us!

I must expose her true face!

At a high-level company meeting, I revealed Xiao Qiang's true identity to everyone in front of everyone. I presented the evidence I had collected, including photos, recordings, and email records of her contact with the competitor.

"Xiao Qiang, what else do you have to say?" I looked at her coldly, my tone full of sarcasm.

Xiao Qiang's face turned pale instantly. She didn't expect that I would have so much evidence. She opened her mouth, wanting to defend herself, but nothing came out.

Everyone present was in an uproar. They had never expected that this seemingly gentle and lovely woman was actually a commercial spy!

I thought it was over, I thought I had won.

However, Xiao Qiang suddenly burst into tears. She pointed at me and choked up, saying, "Miss Bai, why do you want to slander me like this? I've been so good to you, why do you treat me like this?"

Her tears, her grievances, and her accusations made some people present begin to waver.

Zhan Yu looked at me, his eyes full of confusion and puzzlement.

"Xiao Ran, this..."

I looked at him, my heart aching.

"I do not have……"

Before I could finish my words, the door of the conference room was suddenly pushed open, and a man walked in with a document in his hand. He walked straight towards Zhan Yu...

My heart was pounding like a dagger, and Xiao Qiang's tears were like sharp knives, piercing my nerves. Her tears were so tender, I felt pity for her, which only made me seem aggressive and ruthless. Zhan Yu looked at me, the confusion and bewilderment in his eyes flooding like a tide, threatening to drown me. "Xiao Ran, this..." he began, his tone hesitant and wavering.

My throat felt like it was blocked, and I couldn't utter a word. I didn't! I didn't slander her! I desperately tried to explain, to prove my innocence, but all the words were stuck in my throat, unable to come out. The conference room was completely silent, with only Xiao Qiang's sobs echoing in the air, like a mournful elegy, accusing me of my "crimes."

The shareholders began to whisper among themselves. The voices of support gradually faded, replaced by suspicion and doubt. I felt a chill rising from the soles of my feet, slowly spreading throughout my body. Was this how I was going to lose? No, I wouldn't accept this!

I took a deep breath and forced myself to calm down. I couldn't panic. I had to present stronger evidence to turn the situation around. "Everyone," I said, trying to keep my voice calm. "I know the situation is very unfavorable for us right now, but please believe me, our plan is feasible." I placed a new market research report on the projector. "This is the latest market research report our team completed. It clearly shows that our new product has huge market potential and can bring huge profits to the company."

I analyzed the report's data point by point, from market demand to competitor analysis, and finally to our strengths and weaknesses. Using clear logic and precise data, I gradually won back the trust of some shareholders. I watched their eyes shift from skepticism to reflection, from hesitation to determination. I knew I hadn't lost yet.

Xiao Qiang's face turned even paler. She hadn't expected that I had a backup plan. She glared at me fiercely, her eyes filled with resentment and unwillingness.

While I've managed to temporarily stabilize some shareholders, I know this is only a temporary solution. Xiao Qiang's appearance and the chaos within the company all indicate that our competitors won't give up; they definitely have more tricks up their sleeves. I must be prepared for even greater challenges.

After the meeting, Zhan Yu came to my side, his eyes complicated, with a hint of apology and a hint of worry. "Xiao Ran, I believe you." He gently held my hand, giving me strength.

I forced a smile, but my heart felt like a huge rock was weighing down my chest, making it hard to breathe. This business war was far more brutal than I'd imagined. I knew that to completely reverse the situation, I had to deliver a strong counterattack at the press conference. I approached market researcher Cui and said, "Cui, we need to carefully review the market research data again to see if we can uncover more useful information..." My voice was low, but it was filled with undeniable determination. I picked up the materials on the table and my eyes fell on a chart. Suddenly, my fingers stopped...