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Wu Xinyan's slender fingers tapped lightly on the table, her eyes scanning every word in the report with sharp eyes. These seemingly scattered pieces of negative news seemed to be intentionally swaying public opinion, pointing the finger at Roche Group's product quality and business ethics.

"It seems that our opponents don't intend to give up." Luo Yichen put down the documents in his hand, his tone calm but with a hint of coldness.

"They want to use this method to hit our stock price and disrupt our morale." Wu Xinyan pondered for a moment, "But the sources of these information are scattered, so it's difficult to find the mastermind behind this."

"In the internet age, information is a weapon." Luo Yichen walked to the French window, overlooking the city. "What we need to do is find their arsenal and give them a taste of their own medicine."

At this moment, Wu Xinyan's cell phone suddenly rang, and the caller ID showed the number of the head of the company's technical department.

"Mr. Wu, something bad has happened! The company's internal network is suspected to have been attacked by hackers. The firewall is doing its best to intercept it, but some data..." The voice on the other end of the phone was anxious and uneasy.

Wu Xinyan's heart tightened, and a sense of foreboding came over her. "I'll be right there!"

When Wu Xinyan and Luo Yichen arrived at the technical department, the atmosphere was extremely tense. The technicians were staring solemnly at the code that kept jumping on the screen, and the sound of keyboards tapping could be heard one after another.

"What's the situation?" Luo Yichen asked in a deep voice.

"The enemy's attack methods are very sophisticated. They have already broken through our peripheral defense system and are currently attempting to hack into our core database." The head of the technical department was sweating profusely. "If they succeed, the consequences will be disastrous!"

Wu Xinyan and Luo Yichen exchanged glances, each seeing an unprecedented solemnity in the other's eyes. This attack was clearly well-prepared, and the target was clearly aimed directly at the core secrets of the Luo Group.

Time ticked by, and everyone in the technical department was on edge, doing their utmost to withstand this sudden cyber storm. Finally, after several hours of tug-of-war, the attack came to an abrupt end, and the network returned to calm.

However, before anyone could breathe a sigh of relief, Analyst Liu from the technical department suddenly exclaimed, "Oh no! They... they..."

"What's wrong?" Wu Xinyan asked hurriedly, feeling a little uneasy.

"They left behind an encrypted file..." Analyst Liu's face turned pale as he pointed at a black icon on the screen. "I just tried to crack it and found..."

"What did you find?"

"This encryption method... is a common method used by 'Shadow'..."

Analyst Liu's words resonated like thunder in everyone's ears. "Shadow"? That infamous international hacker group, known for its ruthless and unscrupulous attacks? If it really was them, then things were going to be troublesome.

"Are you sure?" Luo Yichen frowned, his tone revealing a hint of solemnity.

"The encryption method is exactly the same as the one they usually use, but I need more time to confirm." Fine beads of sweat oozed from Analyst Liu's forehead, "It's just..." He hesitated to speak, his eyes flickering.

"Just what?" Wu Xinyan asked.

"It's just that 'Shadow' never accepts personal commissions. They usually only serve large organizations..." Analyst Liu's voice became lower and lower, but what he didn't say was that those who can hire 'Shadow' are definitely not ordinary people.

The air in the office seemed to freeze, and one could hear a pin drop. Luo Yichen and Wu Xinyan both understood what this meant. Their opponent was far more powerful and dangerous than they had imagined.

At this moment, Luo Yichen's phone rang rapidly. He picked up the call, his face instantly turning pale. "What? How could this happen?!"

Supplier Ma's anxious voice came from the other end of the line: "Mr. Luo, this is bad! I just received a notice from customs that the batch of raw materials we sent to your company has been seized on suspicion of smuggling!"

Luo Yichen gripped his phone tightly, suppressing his anger and asking, "How could it be suspected of smuggling? All our customs declaration procedures are legal!"

"Customs said...that our cargo was mixed with contraband..." Supplier Ma's voice trembled. "The cargo is now detained in the customs warehouse and is under investigation..."

Luo Yichen hung up the phone and slammed it down on the table with a loud bang. Wu Xinyan's heart sank. This batch of raw materials was a key component for their new product line. If they didn't arrive in time, the entire production plan would be disrupted, and the losses would be incalculable.

Was all this really a coincidence? Or was it a carefully orchestrated conspiracy by the enemy? Wu Xinyan took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down. "I'm going to go to customs. You continue investigating the cyberattack and see if you can find any clues."

"I'll go with you." Luo Yichen held her hand, his eyes full of worry.

"No need. You stay here and take command. I'll be back soon." Wu Xinyan gave him a reassuring look, turned around, picked up her coat, and hurried out of the office. However, what she didn't notice was that in a black car opposite the company building, a pair of cold eyes were staring at her departing figure, a cold smile curling the corners of his mouth.

The black car slowly started and disappeared into the traffic. Wu Xinyan, unaware that she was about to fall into a carefully planned trap...

Even in early autumn, the Haicheng sun still carried a scorching heat. Wu Xinyan was already drenched in sweat by the time she arrived at the customs office. However, her anxiety left her no time to think about anything else. She hurried through the hall and headed straight for the office of the person in charge.

However, resolving the issue proved more difficult than expected. The customs officer's excuse, seemingly sounding reasonable, claimed the paperwork was incomplete and required further verification. But Wu Xinyan keenly sensed something hidden beneath their shimmering gaze and perfunctory demeanor.

In the evening, exhausted, Wu Xinyan emerged from the Customs Building, a wave of powerlessness washing over her. Just then, a black SUV suddenly darted around the corner, heading straight for her! The shrill sound of brakes echoed through the street, and Wu Xinyan stood there, dazed, watching the car stop less than a meter away.

Wu Xinyan, still terrified, regained consciousness. The man in the driver's seat rolled down the window, revealing a strange face. "Miss, are you okay? I'm sorry, there seems to be a problem with the brakes." The man's tone was panicked, but his eyes were unusually cold.

Wu Xinyan suppressed her uneasiness and coldly replied, "Drive more carefully next time," before turning and leaving. However, she keenly noticed that the car's license plate was obscured by mud, making it difficult to read. Was all this really just an accident?

Wu Xinyan returned to the company and informed Luo Yichen of the situation. "It seems our opponents are trying to warn us this way," Luo Yichen's face darkened. "The more impatient they are, the more it proves that our previous actions were effective. We must not let them succeed!"

Luo Yichen decided to launch an internal investigation to uncover the mole. He secretly observed every move of everyone in the company, especially those who had access to core confidential information. Finally, while working overtime late one night, he spotted a suspicious figure—his assistant, Wang Qiang.

Wang Qiang had been with Luo Yichen for many years and had always been one of his most capable assistants. Luo Yichen trusted him completely and never doubted him. However, that night, Luo Yichen witnessed Wang Qiang secretly copying a document and sending it to an unfamiliar email address.

Luo Yichen remained calm and secretly investigated the email address, discovering that it was a secret email address of a competitor's company. The evidence was irrefutable, proving that Wang Qiang was the hidden traitor!

Anger, disappointment, betrayal—all sorts of emotions swirled within Luo Yichen. He couldn't believe that Wang Qiang, who had always been so loyal to him, would actually betray him. "Why?" Luo Yichen suddenly stood up, grabbed Wang Qiang by the collar, and roared.

Wang Qiang's face was pale, his eyes evasive, but he said nothing. Luo Yichen took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. He knew now was not the time to investigate the cause. The most urgent task was to… Luo Yichen took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. He knew now was not the time to investigate the cause. The most urgent task was to stabilize the situation and not allow the rival company to take advantage of the situation. He ordered Wang Qiang to leave the company and blocked any possible leaks.

However, before they could catch their breath, the rival company dropped a bombshell.

The next morning, the financial news headlines were dominated by a strategic partnership agreement between rival company Tiansheng Group and the overseas giant Oliver. The news sent shockwaves through the industry. Oliver, the industry leader and a longtime target of partnerships, had unexpectedly been snatched up by Tiansheng Group.

Luo Yichen looked at the news, his face livid. He knew what it meant: Tiansheng Group had received strong financial and technical support, while Luoshi Group's market space would be further compressed, putting them in a more passive position.

"How dare they?!" Wu Xinyan muttered to herself in disbelief, "How dare they so blatantly seize our market?!"

Luo Yichen slammed the tablet in his hand onto the table with a loud thud. "They're declaring war on us!" he gritted his teeth. "They think they can defeat us this way? It's wishful thinking!"

The atmosphere in the office was suffocatingly oppressive. Luo Yichen paced back and forth, his brow furrowed like an enraged lion. Wu Xinyan sat quietly by her side, her fingers tightly twisting the corners of her clothes, her heart filled with anxiety and uneasiness.

"Notify everyone to hold an emergency board meeting at 2 pm!" Luo Yichen stopped and gave the order in a sharp tone.

At the board meeting, department heads reported on the current market situation, which was more severe than expected. Tiansheng Group's offensive was fierce, and it had begun to snatch several important clients from the Luoche Group.

"What should we do now? President, we must find a way to fight back, otherwise..." Marketing Director Analyst Liu said in a heavy tone, hesitating to speak.

Luo Yichen glanced at everyone and said in a deep voice, "Why are you panicking? Even if the sky falls, I'll hold it up!" He paused, his eyes landing on Wu Xinyan, "Xinyan, go to the Finance Department and get Tiansheng Group's financial statements for the past three years. I want to see where they get the guts to fight us!"

Wu Xinyan's heart tightened, and she immediately realized that Luo Yichen was trying to find a breakthrough by exploiting the rival company's financial situation. She nodded, stood up, left the meeting room, and headed straight for the Finance Department.

Late at night, Luo Yichen's office was still brightly lit. Wu Xinyan handed the sorted financial statements to Luo Yichen, "I've carefully studied Tiansheng Group's financial statements and found..."

Before she could finish her words, Luo Yichen suddenly snapped the file shut and stared at her intently. "Wait, don't say anything yet." He stood up and walked to the window. The bright lights of the city at night couldn't illuminate the deepness in his eyes. "Have you ever considered that perhaps all this is part of their plan?"

Wu Xinyan's heart skipped a beat, and a chill ran from the soles of her feet straight into her heart. "You mean..."