Double evil in the business district

Xiao Yue hung up the phone and looked directly at Director Chen with a sharp gaze: "Director Chen, it seems we still have a lot to discuss. Why don't we go to the conference room together and talk it over in front of all the employees?"

Director Chen's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure: "Let's go. I want to see what other tricks you can come up with."

Xiao Yue and Shen Ting walked in front, followed closely by Director Chen and his accomplices, as they arrived at the large conference room. The room was packed, and the employees' expressions varied: some worried, some skeptical, and some expectant.

Xiao Yue stood at the podium, took a deep breath, and began her speech. She didn't shy away from the severity of the accident, nor did she whitewash her and Shen Ting's responsibilities. Instead, she laid out the entire story, including their efforts to resolve it. She emphasized that the cause of the accident wasn't management negligence, but sabotage, and presented evidence implicating Director Chen's involvement.

Her voice was steady and powerful, and every word was resounding, as if carrying a powerful infectious force, which gradually calmed the employees' anxiety and made some people who had originally doubted them start to rethink.

Meanwhile, Shen Ting directed the rescue efforts at the scene. Although the new rescue tunnel was narrow, it ultimately offered a glimmer of hope to the trapped employees. Firefighter Zhou and the rescue team bravely entered the tunnel, rescuing each trapped employee one by one. Each successful rescue was accompanied by cheers from the crowd, significantly boosting morale.

In the conference room, Xiao Yue's speech was drawing to a close. She spoke firmly, "I know this accident has caused great harm to everyone, and I'm deeply sorry. However, please believe that Shen Ting and I will do our utmost to compensate for the losses and provide an explanation to all affected employees. We will also thoroughly investigate the cause of the accident and bring the perpetrators behind it to justice!"

The audience erupted in applause, and many employees had tears in their eyes. They were moved by Xiao Yue's sincerity and determination, and their hope for Xiao Corporation was rekindled.

Director Chen's face turned pale. He hadn't expected Xiao Yue to be able to turn the situation around. He was about to open his mouth to refute, but was interrupted by Shen Ting's sudden appearance.

Shen Ting's face was a little tired, but his eyes were unusually bright. He walked over to Xiao Yue, took her hand, and then, facing all the employees, said in a deep voice, "We have successfully rescued most of the trapped employees, and the remaining rescue work is also underway. Please rest assured, we will not give up on anyone!"

The applause that rang out again was even more enthusiastic and prolonged. Xiao Yue and Shen Ting smiled at each other. They knew that the most difficult moment was over, but the battle was not over yet.

Shen Ting walked up to Director Chen and said in a cold tone, "Director Chen, now it's time for us to talk."

Shen Ting grabbed Director Chen's arm with such force that Director Chen couldn't help but frown. "Director Chen, do you have anything else to say?" Shen Ting's voice was low and oppressive.

Director Chen forced himself to remain calm, stiffening his neck and saying, "I don't know what you're talking about."

"Still playing dumb?" Xiao Yue stepped forward and threw a document in front of Director Chen. "This is a forged document you made. The signature and official seal are fake. Do you think you can fool everyone?"

Director Chen's face paled. He hadn't expected Xiao Yue to find such a forged document. He opened his mouth, but nothing came out. The conference room erupted in an uproar, with employees accusing Director Chen of despicable behavior.

"Security, take him away!" Shen Ting ordered, and two security guards immediately stepped forward and restrained Director Chen. Director Chen struggled, still cursing Xiao Yue and Shen Ting, but his voice was quickly drowned out by the condemnation of the crowd.

After Director Chen was taken away, the atmosphere in the conference room gradually calmed down. Xiao Yue walked up to the podium again, expressed his gratitude and apology to the employees, and promised to resume normal operations as soon as possible.

Just then, Engineer Li rushed into the conference room. His face wore a hint of fatigue, but his eyes were filled with excitement. "Mr. Xiao, Mr. Shen, good news! We've resolved the technical issues, and the project can be restarted!"

This news was undoubtedly a shot in the arm, giving Xiao Yue and Shen Ting hope. They knew that as long as the project could be restarted, the company would be able to overcome the difficulties.

"That's great!" Xiao Yue excitedly shook Engineer Li's hand, "Engineer Li, you've worked so hard!"

"This is what I should do." Engineer Li smiled modestly. "The most important thing now is to resume production as soon as possible and minimize the losses."

Shen Ting nodded and immediately arranged for relevant personnel to prepare for the restart of the project. He knew that time is money, and every minute of delay would result in greater losses.

As night fell, Xiao Yue and Shen Ting stood side by side in front of the French windows of the company building, overlooking the night view of the city. Both looked a little tired, but their eyes were full of hope.

"We finally made it through." Xiao Yue said softly.

"Yes." Shen Ting held Xiao Yue's hand tightly, "Thanks to you."

Xiao Yue smiled and leaned on Shen Ting's shoulder, feeling his warmth and strength. They knew that the crisis was not completely over, but they were ready to face the challenge.

Suddenly, Shen Ting's phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID and his expression changed slightly. "It's the hospital calling..."

Shen Ting answered the phone, and Doctor Zhao's voice came from the receiver, with a hint of fatigue, but also a sense of relief: "Mr. Shen, the conditions of all the injured have stabilized. Thanks to the efforts of Nurse Wu and other medical staff, we have the situation under control."

Shen Ting finally felt relieved. He expressed his gratitude to Dr. Zhao and promised to do his best to provide all necessary assistance. After hanging up the phone, he told Xiao Yue the good news.

Xiao Yue breathed a sigh of relief. The hospital's situation had stabilized, meaning they could focus on addressing the company's crisis. The two returned to the office and began to address the project's follow-up issues. While the technical solution provided by Engineer Li solved the immediate problem, the resulting losses were still significant.

Xiao Yue's brow furrowed as she unfolded the project report. She tapped the loss statistics with her fingertips, pondering for a moment. "Although the losses are significant, they're not irreparable." She raised her head, her gaze firm. "We can adjust our subsequent production plans, cut unnecessary expenses, and actively seek new partnership opportunities to minimize the losses."

Shen Ting looked at Xiao Yue with admiration. Her calmness and decisiveness further impressed him. "I agree with you," he added. "We can renegotiate prices with several major raw material suppliers and secure even greater discounts. Furthermore, the publicity department must act quickly to eliminate the negative impact of this accident and restore public trust."

The two immediately plunged into their intense work. Xiao Yue contacted various raw material suppliers, leveraging her exceptional negotiation skills to secure favorable prices. Shen Ting, in turn, assembled the public relations team and developed a series of crisis management plans to minimize the impact of the incident. They divided the work and collaborated, efficiently handling each task like tireless machines.

However, unknown to them, Director Chen was secretly plotting a final counterattack. Even after being taken away by security, Director Chen refused to give up. He contacted several close executives and planned to launch a final power grab at an upcoming emergency meeting of the company's top management. He knew that if he failed, he would lose everything.

He gathered whatever "evidence" he thought he could use to attack Xiao Yue and Shen Ting, including out-of-context emails, meeting minutes, and even some groundless rumors. He wove a web of lies to convince other senior executives that Xiao Yue and Shen Ting were unfit to continue leading the company.

The emergency meeting notice was quickly distributed to all senior executives. The atmosphere in the conference room was heavy, and everyone felt the tension that was about to explode. Xiao Yue and Shen Ting sat on one side of the conference table, their expressions calm, as if they were completely unaware of the impending storm.

Director Chen sat across from them, a sinister smile on his face. He glanced around the conference room, cleared his throat, and spoke slowly, "Dear directors, today I'm going to reveal a shocking secret..." He paused, his gaze settling on Xiao Yue and Shen Ting, his tone sharpening, "Regarding President Xiao and President Shen, they..."