Double evil in the business district

The light from the crystal chandelier poured down, illuminating the banquet hall like daylight.

Amidst the elegant people, glasses were clinking, champagne bubbles danced lightly in the glasses, and everything seemed luxurious and elegant.

Xiao Yue, wearing a champagne-colored dress, held Shen Ting's arm and had a pleasant conversation with a business tycoon.

However, in this seemingly perfect atmosphere, a discordant note quietly sounded.

Wang Civician, the organizer of the charity dinner, a kind-looking old man, suddenly walked onto the stage, and the microphone in his hand made a harsh echo.

The originally noisy banquet hall gradually became quiet, and everyone's eyes were focused on him.

"Dear guests, I have an important announcement tonight." Wang Cirenjia's voice trembled slightly. He paused, his eyes swept across the audience, and finally fell on Xiao Yue and Shen Ting.

"Regarding tonight's charity donations, we found that there were some problems with the donations from Xiao and Shen's companies."

This sentence was like a bomb, exploding in the banquet hall.

The originally harmonious atmosphere was instantly broken, the guests around began to whisper, and questioning eyes shot towards Xiao Yue and Shen Ting like sharp swords.

"Problem? What problem?"

"No way? Xiao and Shen are leaders in the industry, how could there be a problem with donations?"

"Is it a fake?"

All kinds of speculations and discussions came like a tide, and the atmosphere was so oppressive that it made people breathless.

Xiao Yue felt dizzy and subconsciously held Shen Ting's hand tightly.

Shen Ting held her hand in his backhand and gave her a reassuring look.

He took a deep breath, walked to the center of the stage, and took the microphone from Wang Cirenjia.

"Thank you for the reminder, Mr. Wang," he said in a steady and powerful voice. "Regarding the problems with the donations, our company will definitely conduct a thorough investigation and give the public an explanation." He swept the audience with a firm gaze, his tone carrying unquestionable majesty.

"Please believe that our Xiao and Shen companies will never do anything that would damage our reputation."

Shen Ting's calmness made Xiao Yue feel a little relieved.

Some guests who were originally skeptical also began to reconsider the matter.

However, at this moment, a figure quietly appeared at the entrance of the banquet hall. She took out her cell phone and pointed at Shen Ting and Xiao Yue on the stage with a cold smile on her face...

"The show has just begun," she whispered.

Zhang Wanghong, an internet celebrity who makes a living by creating hot topics, captured the conversation between Shen Ting and Wang Cirenjia at the door of the banquet hall, and couldn't wait to upload the edited video to major platforms.

The video title is sensational: "Shock!

Charity dinner reveals shady donation practices!

The personalities of Shen’s president and Xiao’s daughter collapsed!

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The video content was carefully edited, retaining only the part where philanthropist Wang questioned the donation and Shen Ting's slightly serious expression when responding. Coupled with the inflammatory commentary of internet celebrity Zhang, it instantly set the Internet on fire.

In the comment section, all kinds of insults and doubts came like a tide, pushing Xiao Yue and Shen Ting to the forefront.

"I've always said that none of the wealthy are good people. They pretend to be righteous on the surface, but who knows how many dirty things they do behind the scenes!"

"This is a charity donation. How could they do this?"

"Isn't President Shen always known for his integrity? I didn't expect him to be a hypocrite!"

The overwhelming negative comments made Xiao Yue feel suffocated.

She never thought that she would become the target of public criticism in this way.

Shen Ting's face was also terribly gloomy. He held the phone tightly, and his knuckles turned white.

This was clearly a premeditated attack. Someone was manipulating all this behind the scenes and wanted to bring them down from their pedestal.

"Don't worry," Shen Ting said in a deep voice, "We will find out everything."

Xiao Yue took a deep breath and tried to stay calm.

"I'll contact Accountant Zhao right away and have her check the donation account."

Accountant Zhao, Xiao's senior accountant, is well-known for his high work efficiency and clear accounting.

After receiving Xiao Yue's call, she immediately started her busy work.

In less than an hour, Accountant Zhao made a preliminary discovery.

"Mr. Xiao, there are indeed some minor issues with the accounts. Although most of the donation records are clear, there is a sum of five million whose whereabouts are unknown."

"Five million?" Xiao Yue's heart sank suddenly. This was not a small amount.

"Can you find out where this money ended up?"

"I'm investigating," Accountant Zhao's voice became serious. "At the moment, it seems that the money has been transferred to a private account..." Before she finished speaking, there was a sudden burst of noise from the other end of the line, followed by a busy tone as the phone was hung up.

An ominous premonition arose in Xiao Yue's heart.

She immediately called Accountant Zhao again, but no one answered.

"What's wrong?" Shen Ting noticed that something was wrong with her.

Xiao Yue put down the phone with a pale face, "Accountant Zhao...it seems like something happened to her."

Shen Ting gently held Xiao Yue's hand, and the warmth of his palm passed through the thin fabric of the dress, like a warm current flowing into her cold heart.

Xiao Yue looked up at him, her deep eyes dotted with starlight, firm and steady, as if telling her: Don't be afraid, I am here.

The two looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing.

No matter how fierce the external storm is, it cannot shake their trust and support for each other.

They decided to start their investigation from within the charity.

Secretary Lin, a young and capable woman, is the right-hand man of philanthropist Wang.

When Xiao Yue and Shen Ting found her, she was hurriedly sorting some documents. Her face was pale and her eyes flickered, as if she was hiding something from them.

"Secretary Lin, we would like to know about the donation incident tonight." Shen Ting's voice was low and powerful, with an unquestionable majesty.

Secretary Lin's hands trembled noticeably, and she forced a smile, "Mr. Shen, Ms. Xiao, this matter... I don't know what's going on. Mr. Wang... he is old, and may not remember some things clearly." Her explanation seemed pale and powerless, and instead increased Xiao Yue and Shen Ting's suspicion.

In the subsequent investigation, they found that the charity's internal management was chaotic, a lot of information was missing, and even some important donation records could not be found.

This brought great difficulties to the investigation and made Xiao Yue and Shen Ting realize that this matter was far more complicated than they had imagined.

Did Wang Cihanji really not remember clearly, or was he deliberately concealing it?

Is Secretary Lin panicking because she really is unaware, or is there something else going on?

All of this is like a huge mystery, shrouded in the glamour of the charity dinner.

"It seems that someone doesn't want us to find out the truth." Shen Ting's tone was cold, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes.

"The more they act like this, the more it proves that we have found the right direction." Xiao Yue's tone was equally firm, with a glint of wisdom in his eyes.

"Let's go, let's go..." Her words stopped abruptly, her eyes stayed at the end of the corridor, and a dark shadow flashed by.