Hidden truth, intricate love

Although the crisis gradually subsided, Lin Yue found that her emotions were becoming increasingly difficult to control. She always tried to suppress everything with calmness and rationality, but certain emotions were like an undercurrent, lurking deep in her heart.

At the same time, Li Hao's persistence and protection left her feeling conflicted. She knew his feelings, but couldn't offer any response. And Gu Yao's relentless pressure left her no time to breathe. No matter how turbulent the outside world, Lin Yue remained the same cold and hard Lin Yue, but cracks began to appear within her.

The end of the project should have been the finishing stage of all work, but an unexpected incident once again disrupted Lin Yue's rhythm.

"Ms. Lin, we're having cash flow issues." The finance director placed a document on her desk, a worried look on his face. "The promised funds have been delayed because our partner suddenly requested a partial re-signing of the agreement."

After Lin Yue flipped through the documents, he frowned slightly and said, "Contact the person in charge. I need to confirm the reason in person."

A few hours later, she engaged in a lengthy negotiation with the partner's director, ultimately learning that the funding delay was also linked to Gu Yao, who had used some illicit means to try to use the funding issue to slow down the project's progress.

"Gu Yao really won't give up." Lin Yue put down the phone with a cold tone.

"Mr. Lin, if this kind of thing is not resolved in time, it may affect the morale of the entire team." The technical director reminded in a low voice.

"We will solve it." Lin Yue's eyes were firm. "No matter what means the other party uses, they will not succeed this time."

After learning that Lin Yue’s project encountered funding problems, Li Hao called her immediately.

"Lin Yue, I heard that there was a problem with your cash flow." His voice was low and gentle.

"We're already handling this matter." Lin Yue said calmly, "Thank you for your concern, Mr. Li."

"Lin Yue, you always refuse help from others like this." Li Hao sighed, his tone revealing helplessness. "You know very well that I can help you solve this problem."

"Mr. Li, my team is capable of handling these issues," Lin Yue responded calmly. "I don't need to, and don't want to, rely on anyone."

"Lin Yue, do you really have to be so defensive?" Li Hao's voice was filled with pain. "I don't want to interfere with your work, nor do I want you to change. I just hope that you can try to trust me for once."

Lin Yue paused for a moment, then said, "Mr. Li, this is my choice. Please don't try to change it."

Li Hao's voice became deeper: "Okay, I respect your choice. But if you need me, I'll always be here."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Yue leaned back in her chair with a complicated look in her eyes. She knew that Li Hao's persistence was sincere, but she still couldn't let go of her resistance.

After repeated discussions with the project's partners, Lin Yue finally discovered the real reason for the funding delay. Gu Yao had manipulated a key figure through various means, attempting to disrupt the project's normal funding by exploiting contractual clauses.

"Mr. Lin, we have the relevant evidence," the legal advisor whispered. "We can formally sue the other party for breach of contract."

"Take action immediately." Lin Yue's eyes were cold. "This time, I will not tolerate anyone interfering with the progress of the project."

At the same time, she personally met with the core person in charge of the cooperation party, and used calm and powerful analysis to defeat all the other party's excuses, and finally forced the other party to promise to allocate funds according to the original plan.

However, Lin Yue also knew that Gu Yao's shadow was still behind this turmoil.

Not long after, Gu Yao contacted Lin Yue again, and this time her attitude was even more aggressive.

"Lin Yue, you are always so confident." Gu Yao said with a hint of sneer, "But do you think this matter is over?"

"Gu Yao, every action you take only makes me more determined." Lin Yue said coldly, "Do you think you still have a chance to turn the tables?"

"Chance?" Gu Yao sneered, "Lin Yue, don't forget that success is often the most fragile. It only takes a tiny deviation to lead to your complete failure."

"Then go ahead and give it a try." Lin Yue's eyes were as cold as ice. "But I can tell you that this failure will force you to completely quit this industry."

Gu Yao's expression changed slightly, but she quickly returned to her sneer: "Lin Yue, we'll wait and see."

As the storm gradually subsided, Lin Yue finally completed the project acceptance with the efforts of the team. However, she did not know how many potential crises Li Hao had resolved for her behind the scenes.

Late one night, Li Hao was sitting in his office, looking at a document on the table with a complicated and calm look.

"She's always so stubborn," he whispered, his tone revealing a hint of helplessness and persistence, "but I can't give up on her."

Even though Lin Yue repeatedly rejected his approach, he never left because he knew that Lin Yue's indifference was not ruthlessness, but her self-protection from the pain of the past.

Lin Yue stood in front of the office window, looking at the city lights at night, her heart filled with mixed emotions. She knew that Li Hao's concern was sincere, but her rationality prevented her from taking that step.

On the other side, Li Hao stood in his office, his eyes filled with pain and persistence. He whispered, "Lin Yue, no matter how many times you refuse, I will always protect you."

The distance between the two people seems to be shortened by crises time and time again, but there is always an insurmountable barrier between them.