Double evil in the business district

Director Chen's cold voice echoed in the conference room: "Dear directors, I am going to reveal a shocking secret today... About President Xiao and President Shen, they..." He paused deliberately, his eyes roaming over Xiao Yue and Shen Ting's faces like a venomous snake. "For their own personal gain, they disregarded the safety of the company and even sacrificed the project, putting the company in danger!"

Director Chen slammed the documents in his hand onto the table, and a thick stack of documents scattered everywhere, like a bomb exploding in the conference room.

He pointed to a printout of one of the emails and said loudly, "Look at this! When problems arose in the project, President Xiao didn't think about how to solve the problem, but instead thought about how to distance himself from it. He even..." He emphasized his tone, "He even contacted President Shen and tried to shift the blame to other departments!"

The conference room erupted in an uproar, with several directors whispering to each other, their expressions varying. Some were skeptical, while others seemed to understand, as if they had anticipated this. Xiao Yue's expression remained unchanged, with even a subtle smile playing at the corner of her mouth. She calmly waited for Director Chen to finish, then slowly spoke.

"Director Chen," she said in a cold yet firm voice, "the evidence you claim is nothing more than fragments taken out of context, a lie pieced together. I did send the email you mentioned, but the complete content is not what you describe."

Xiao Yue signaled her assistant to print out a complete copy of the email and distribute it to the directors. Pointing to the contents of the email, she explained point by point, "I did mention the division of responsibilities in the email, but the purpose was to clarify the responsibilities of each department, to better coordinate and collaborate, and to resolve issues, not to shirk responsibility."

She pulled out another document, a report from project engineer Li, detailing the causes and solutions to the project's problems. Pointing to it, she said, "Engineer Li's report proves the project's problems weren't caused by human error, but rather by force majeure. We immediately activated our emergency plan, and with Mr. Shen's assistance, we successfully controlled the situation and minimized the losses."

Xiao Yue's clear and logical presentation, coupled with solid evidence, gradually dismantled Director Chen's lies. Some of the initially wavering directors began to reconsider Director Chen's accusations, their suspicion gradually turning into questioning.

At this time, firefighter Zhou also came to the meeting room with a fire scene investigation report, which proved that the fire was not arson, but an accident. This report completely shattered Director Chen's last hope.

Director Chen's face was pale, beads of sweat oozing from his forehead. He hadn't expected Xiao Yue and Shen Ting to be so well prepared. His carefully woven lies were vulnerable in the face of the hard evidence.

"I..." Director Chen wanted to make a final struggle, but Xiao Yue interrupted him mercilessly.

"Director Chen," Xiao Yue said in an icy voice, "for your own selfish gain, you fabricated lies and framed the company's top management. Your actions have seriously damaged the company's interests." She paused, her eyes burning. "I hope you will pay the price for your actions."

Director Chen sat dejectedly in his chair, knowing that everything was over.

Shen Ting sat silently beside Xiao Yue. He watched Xiao Yue calmly deal with the situation and dispel Director Chen's schemes one by one, a flicker of admiration in his eyes. He cleared his throat and spoke slowly...

Shen Ting cleared his throat, his deep, magnetic voice echoing through the conference room. "Dear directors," he glanced around, his gaze sharp, "Mr. Xiao has clearly explained the whole story. I think we should now focus on how to get the company out of this predicament as quickly as possible, rather than wasting precious time blaming each other."

He paused, his tone growing serious. "I know some people question the leadership abilities of President Xiao and me. But I want to remind you that changing leadership now will only plunge the company into even greater chaos. We're not facing an ordinary crisis, but a test of life and death. At this critical juncture, stability is paramount. We need unity to overcome this together, not internal division and self-destruction."

Shen Ting's words were so powerful that some of the directors who had been wavering began to reconsider. They realized that changing the leadership at this time did carry huge risks.

Director Chen saw the situation was dire and knew that if he didn't take action, he would be completely defeated. He gritted his teeth and decided to go all in. "Mr. Shen is right. Stability is important, but even more important is the future! Even if this crisis is over, what guarantees do we have to avoid the next one? Mr. Xiao and Mr. Shen, can you give us a promise for the future? Can your plan really help the company get out of this predicament, rather than falling into the quagmire again?"

Xiao Yue remained calm. She had anticipated that Director Chen wouldn't give up easily. "Director Chen, that's a good question," she said with a slight smile. "We do need a long-term plan to ensure the company's sustainable development."

She turned on the projector, and a detailed plan appeared on the screen. "This is our short-term and long-term plan," Xiao Yue began, pointing to the content on the screen. "In the short term, we will focus on resuming production, recouping losses, and stabilizing market share. We will strengthen cooperation with suppliers to ensure a stable supply of raw materials. At the same time, we will increase marketing efforts to enhance our brand image and strengthen consumer confidence."

"In the long term, we will increase investment in research and development, develop new products, and expand into new markets. We will introduce advanced technologies and management experience to enhance the company's core competitiveness. We will also strengthen talent training and build a high-quality team to lay a solid foundation for the company's long-term development."

Xiao Yue's explanation was clear and concise, with detailed data and rigorous logic, which made everyone present feel her professionalism and sense of responsibility to the company.

Director Chen's face turned pale, knowing he was powerless to change the situation. He slumped in his chair, his eyes empty, as if he had lost all hope.

At this moment, the door of the conference room was pushed open, and a gray-haired director walked in. He walked straight to Xiao Yue, patted her shoulder, and said in a deep voice: "Boss Xiao, we believe in you."

Another young director also stood up and looked at Xiao Yue with a firm gaze: "Mr. Xiao, we support you!"

Shen Ting looked at the scene before him, the corners of his mouth slightly raised...

Before Shen Ting's lips fully curved, another senior director, Director Wang, slowly stood up. He adjusted his glasses, scanned the room with a sharp gaze, and said in a deep voice, "I, Old Wang, have been with Xiao Corporation for decades. I've seen a lot of things. Everyone knows what Director Chen has done over the years. In the past, out of consideration for personal relationships, we turned a blind eye to many things, but today, I have to say a few fair words!"

Chairman Wang's outpouring of support was like a stone dropped into a calm lake, sending ripples flying. The previously oppressive atmosphere in the conference room was instantly shattered, and several senior executives who had long supported Xiao Yue and Shen Ting also spoke out.

"That's right! We have seen how Director Chen has abused his position to enrich himself and damage the interests of the company over the years!" said a young marketing director indignantly.

"Also, last quarter's new product development project was delayed and the best market opportunity was missed because of Director Chen's obstruction!" added another R&D manager.

"He's also inextricably linked to this crisis!" A financial director pointed out directly, "Director Chen secretly manipulated the capital chain, causing cash flow problems for the company, which gave competitors an opportunity to exploit!"

Director Chen's face grew increasingly grim as the revelations from several senior executives continued to tremble. His lips trembled, but he was powerless to refute them. Over the years, he had indeed exploited his position to gain considerable personal gain, but he had thought he had done so in secret. He had never expected to be exposed publicly today.

Just then, the conference room door opened again, and Engineer Li hurried in, clutching a thick report. "Mr. Xiao, Mr. Shen, I've completed the feasibility report on relaunching the project!" He handed it to Xiao Yue and said firmly, "According to my assessment, the success rate of relaunching the project is very high, and the projected returns will far exceed previous expectations!"

The appearance of Engineer Li undoubtedly gave Xiao Yue and Shen Ting a shot in the arm. This feasibility report not only proved that their decision was correct, but also gave reassurance to those directors who were still hesitant.

Xiao Yue took the report, quickly flipped through it, and a confident smile appeared on her face. "Thank you, Mr. Li. Your report is very timely." She projected the report onto the large screen for all the directors to see. "Facts speak louder than words. I believe this report will allay everyone's concerns."

The conference room was silent as everyone looked intently at the data and analysis on the screen. Even Director Chen, who had a dejected look on his face, couldn't help but look up, a hint of disbelief flashing in his eyes.

Shen Ting looked at Xiao Yue with eyes full of admiration and love. He knew that they had won this crisis.

"I declare that I support President Xiao and President Shen to continue leading the company!" President Wang was the first to express his position.

"I support it too!"

More and more directors expressed their support, and ultimately, Xiao Yue and Shen Ting successfully won the support of the majority of the senior management. Director Chen's plan to seize power completely failed. His face livid, he abruptly stood up, pointed at Xiao Yue and Shen Ting, and said through gritted teeth, "You...you just wait! I won't let this go!" With that, he slammed the door and left, leaving behind a threatening figure.

In the conference room, Xiao Yue and Shen Ting smiled at each other, their words saying everything. However, Director Chen's threat, like a time bomb, planted a trace of unease in their hearts...

Shen Ting reached out and held Xiao Yue's hand, squeezed it gently, and whispered, "Don't worry..."

After Director Chen slammed the door and left, the tense atmosphere in the meeting room finally eased. Xiao Yue breathed a sigh of relief, feeling as if a significant burden had been lifted from her shoulders. She looked around at everyone and said sincerely, "Thank you all for your trust and support. The Xiao Group is facing a difficult situation right now. I will do my utmost to lead everyone out of this difficult situation and restore its former glory!"

Applause erupted, and the conference room was filled with hope and confidence. Shen Ting stood beside Xiao Yue, his eyes full of admiration. He knew that Xiao Yue was not only capable, but also had a tenacious heart.

After the meeting, Xiao Yue and Shen Ting walked side by side in the corridor of the Xiao Building. The setting sun streamed in through the French windows, stretching their figures. "Thanks for your hard work." Shen Ting held Xiao Yue's hand, gently stroking the back of her hand with his fingertips. "This time, it's all thanks to you."

Xiao Yue smiled. "You've helped me a lot." She paused, a hint of worry between her brows. "It's just that Director Chen's threat..."

Shen Ting's expression froze. "I'll send someone to monitor his movements. He won't be able to stay alive for much longer." Xiao's internal problems had been resolved, but the external crisis remained. The losses caused by the accident were enormous, and a huge amount of funds would be needed to carry out the aftermath, including compensation for employees' families and repairing damaged facilities. Xiao's company was already struggling due to its previous capital chain problems, and now the situation was even worse.

Back in the office, Xiao Yue immediately summoned the finance department and relevant personnel to begin handling the aftermath. The CFO reported the current financial situation, his tone heavy, "Mr. Xiao, the preliminary estimate of losses from the accident is over 50 million. We don't have enough liquidity in our accounts."

Xiao Yue frowned. Fifty million was undoubtedly an astronomical figure for the current Xiao family. "What about a bank loan? How much can I get?"

"We have submitted loan applications to several banks, but given the current situation of the Xiao Group, they are all very cautious and can only lend up to 20 million yuan."

Twenty million is a drop in the bucket. Xiao Yue rubbed her temples and felt a headache. Seeing this, Shen Ting walked behind her and gently placed his hand on her shoulder, "I'll find a way."

He took out his cell phone and made a call. "Please contact a few investment companies for me. I need to arrange a financing meeting as soon as possible."

After hanging up the phone, Shen Ting said to Xiao Yue: "I will do my best to raise funds, you can take care of other things with peace of mind."

Xiao Yue gave him a grateful look and nodded. The two of them divided the work and began the intense and busy aftermath. They contacted the employees' families and arranged compensation; contacted the engineering team and evaluated repair plans; communicated with various departments and coordinated resources... Each task was tedious and complex, requiring a significant amount of time and effort.

As night fell, the Xiao Building remained brightly lit. Xiao Yue and Shen Ting were still busy in the office, their desks piled high with documents and materials. Fatigue washed over Xiao Yue, and she felt dizzy and nearly dropped her pen.

Shen Ting quickly supported her, "Are you okay?" His voice was full of worry.

Xiao Yue shook her head. "I'm fine. I'm just a little tired."

"Let's take a rest first." Shen Ting helped her walk to the sofa and sat down, then poured her a glass of warm water. "We'll deal with the rest tomorrow."

Xiao Yue took the water cup, took a sip, and felt a little better. She looked at Shen Ting and said softly, "Thank you, Ting..."

Shen Ting smiled, "Silly girl, why are you saying thank you?" He paused, his eyes falling on her slightly pale face, "Xiao Yue..."

"Ok?"

"If..." He hesitated, "If the Xiao family really can't hold on..."

Xiao Yue clenched the water cup in her hand. "No." Her tone was firm and powerful. "I won't let the Xiao Group fall."

Shen Ting looked at her, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He knew Xiao Yue's determination and the current predicament of the Xiao family. Even for him, it would be difficult to completely fill the gap of 50 million in a short period of time.

Suddenly, Shen Ting's phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID and his expression changed slightly. He answered the phone, walked to the window, and whispered a few words.

After hanging up the phone, he turned to look at Xiao Yue with a serious expression, "Xiao Yue, I just received the news..."