Hidden truth, intricate love

A few days later, one morning, Lin Yue arrived at the company as usual, ready to face the challenges of a new day. Although the external crisis had subsided, she knew it was only a temporary calm. The workplace was like a battlefield; there was no permanent peace. She knew she had to remain calm and rational, especially when facing Li Hao.

Unexpected reunion

Just as Lin Yue was about to begin her regular meeting, she received an urgent notice from the board of directors. The company's top management had decided to hold a strategic meeting, and her project partner, Li Hao's company, had been specifically invited to attend.

When Lin Yue pushed open the door of the conference room, Li Hao was sitting next to the main seat. His eyes immediately fell on her, and a hint of complex emotions flashed in his eyes.

"Mr. Lin, please take a seat." The chairman greeted her with a smile.

Lin Yue nodded and sat in the designated seat. She never met Li Hao's gaze, but she could feel his eyes on her.

After the meeting began, the two companies held in-depth discussions on the new project. However, whenever Lin Yue proposed a new plan, Li Hao always gave her unconditional support and even directly adjusted his team's plan to meet her needs.

"Mr. Li, your adjustments will have a significant impact on your company's revenue," a senior executive couldn't help but ask, "Is this really okay?"

"No problem." Li Hao smiled calmly. "Instead of focusing on short-term benefits, it's better to focus on the value of long-term cooperation. Mr. Lin's plan is undoubtedly the best solution."

His words caused the atmosphere in the conference room to stagnate slightly, and everyone turned their eyes to Lin Yue.

Lin Yue frowned slightly and said calmly, "I'm very grateful for Mr. Li's support, but every adjustment requires a clear cost assessment. If your company has other considerations, please feel free to speak up."

Li Hao looked at her, his tone calm but firm: "Boss Lin, I trust your judgment. I will bear all the costs."

This sentence made the conference room quiet again, and everyone seemed to notice the unusual relationship between the two. Lin Yue's eyes swept across the conference room, without saying much, just continuing to focus on the next discussion.

Hidden emotional conflicts

After the meeting, Lin Yue walked towards the office alone, but was stopped by Li Hao.

"Lin Yue, let's talk." His voice was low and firm.

Lin Yue stopped and said in a cold tone: "Mr. Li, is there anything else you didn't finish talking about in the meeting?"

Li Hao took a deep breath and looked at her, his eyes revealing a hint of suppressed emotion: "Lin Yue, can't you try to let down your guard against me? I am not your opponent, and I don't want to be a burden to you. I just hope that we can..."

"That's enough!" Lin Yue suddenly interrupted him, a hint of suppressed anger in her tone, "Li Hao, your persistence is just a distraction to me. I don't need, nor do I want, special treatment from anyone. Please remember, our cooperation is only for work needs."

Li Hao's eyes flashed, and he whispered, "I know you're resisting me, but don't you really think you're working too hard? Lin Yue, you don't need to bear it all alone."

"That's not your concern." Lin Yue said coldly, "Mr. Li, if you really respect me, don't try to get close to me in this way."

Her words were like a sharp knife, piercing Li Hao's heart. He stood there, watching her leave, his eyes filled with helplessness and pain.

Loneliness in depression

After returning to the office, Lin Yue sat in front of the window, looking at the city scenery outside, and his mood could not calm down for a long time.

She knew that Li Hao's concern was genuine, but she also knew that she couldn't accept such feelings. Her reason told her that there was no future between them, the rift in the past could not be mended, and the current entanglement would only make things more complicated.

"Why doesn't he give up?" she murmured softly, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

However, she also felt an indescribable touch in her heart. Li Hao's persistence made her begin to waver. She didn't want to admit it, but she couldn't deny it either.

Gu Yao's counterattack

Just as Lin Yue was trying to adjust his emotions, a new crisis quietly arrived.

Gu Yao used her resources to launch a fierce public opinion attack on Lin Yue's company. Anonymous posts began to circulate online, directly accusing Lin Yue of unfair competition in the project and even suggesting that there was a transfer of benefits between her and Li Hao.

"Boss Lin, this news is spreading rapidly." The secretary handed her a public opinion report. "Although there is no direct evidence, it has already had a significant impact on the company's image."

Lin Yue calmly flipped through the report, a cold look in her eyes. "Contact the legal team and have them investigate immediately. Also, issue a statement clarifying all false statements."

"But..." The secretary hesitated, "This public opinion is likely an organized attack, and it will be difficult to completely quell it in a short period of time."

"No matter how difficult it is, we must resolve it." Lin Yue said firmly, "We must not let these rumors continue to spread."

At the same time, she also realized that Gu Yao was most likely behind this attack. The other party obviously wanted to destroy her professional reputation in this way.

Li Hao's protection

After learning the news, Li Hao took quick action. He used his connections to contact the platforms that spread the rumors and blocked the spread of these false information in the most direct way.

"These reports are malicious rumors," he told his team, his tone revealing undeniable authority. "I need to know who is behind this and find them as soon as possible."

Not long after, he received a detailed investigation report, which showed that Gu Yao was not only the mastermind behind the public opinion attack, but also tried to contact Lin Yue's partners through certain intermediaries to further undermine her credibility.

"Gu Yao, you have gone too far." Li Hao said coldly, and then began to plan his counterattack against her.

tit-for-tat confrontation

With the cooperation of her team, Lin Yue quickly launched a counterattack. Not only did she use legal means to hold those who spread the rumors accountable, she also personally contacted the partners to clarify the facts in the most direct way.

"Mr. Lin, we trust you," an important partner said over the phone. "These rumors won't affect our cooperation."

Lin Yue breathed a sigh of relief, but her heart was still tense. She knew that although the crisis had subsided temporarily, Gu Yao would not give up easily.

Unresolved emotions

At the end of the crisis, Lin Yue once again stood by the office window, looking at the lights in the distance, her heart filled with mixed emotions. She knew that Li Hao's protection had saved her a lot of trouble, but she still couldn't respond to his feelings.

Li Hao stood in front of the window of his office, holding a glass of red wine in his hand, with a deep look in his eyes.

"Lin Yue, I won't give up on you." He whispered, with deep persistence in his eyes.

The distance between the two seems to be shortened in the crisis, but the emotional barrier remains indestructible.