Double evil in the business district

Assistant Sun obviously didn't expect Xiao Yue to be so resolute. He was stunned for a moment, then advised: "Ms. Xiao, don't be like this, you are making it difficult for everyone..."

Seeing this, Manager Liu's face flashed with pride. He stepped forward and said sarcastically, "Ms. Xiao, what are you doing? The CEO's time is precious. You can't just see him whenever you want! If you know what's good for you, leave now and don't embarrass yourself here!"

Xiao Yue ignored Manager Liu's sarcasm. She clutched the documents tightly, her gaze fixed firmly on the door to the CEO's office. She knew this was her last chance; if she missed it, Xiao's company would be finished. She took a deep breath, walked around Assistant Sun, and headed straight for the CEO's office.

"Ms. Xiao! Stop!" Manager Liu shouted and stretched out his hand to stop her, but she dodged it nimbly.

Xiao Yue walked to the door of the president's office and pushed it open without hesitation.

With a bang, the conference room door was flung open, interrupting the high-level meeting in progress. Everyone's eyes were fixed on the door, their eyes filled with surprise and confusion.

In the spacious and bright conference room, Shen Ting sat at the head of the table. He wore a well-tailored dark suit, his handsome face expressionless, yet he exuded a powerful aura. Opposite him sat several company executives, their faces solemn and serious.

The sudden intruder broke the silence of the conference room and made Shen Ting frown slightly. His sharp eyes fell on Xiao Yue, with a hint of displeasure in his eyes.

Xiao Yue stood at the door, facing everyone's surprised gazes. She felt her heart beating fast and her palms sweating slightly. But she did not back down. She knew that this was her only chance.

"Mr. Shen, I'm sorry to interrupt your meeting." Xiao Yue's voice trembled slightly, but she tried to remain calm. "However, I have something very important to report to you about the cooperation between Xiao and Shen..."

Manager Liu rushed in immediately afterwards and explained to Shen Ting with an angry face: "Boss Shen, I'm sorry, I didn't stop her..."

Shen Ting raised his hand to interrupt Manager Liu. His deep gaze remained fixed on Xiao Yue, and his tone was low and cold: "What is it?"

Xiao Yue took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down. She knew she had to seize this precious opportunity and tell Shen Ting everything, letting him know about Xiao's predicament and the efforts she had made for this cooperation.

"Boss Shen, regarding those online rumors against the Xiao Group, actually..." Xiao Yue paused, his eyes swept across the executives present, and finally fell firmly on Shen Ting's face, "They are all fake!"

"Fake?" Shen Ting raised his eyebrows slightly, with a hint of doubt in his tone, "Miss Xiao, what evidence do you have?"

Xiao Yue took a deep breath and handed over the documents in his hand. "Mr. Shen, this is our Xiao Group's latest financial statement, as well as the project progress report. You can take a closer look. These data are enough to prove that those rumors on the Internet are malicious slander!"

Shen Ting took the document but didn't immediately flip through it. Instead, he studied the girl before him with interest. She was petite, yet possessed an unyielding spirit, her clear eyes gleaming with determination. It reminded him of himself years ago, too, fighting recklessly for his dreams.

The conference room was completely silent, with everyone's attention focused on Xiao Yue and Shen Ting. The air seemed to freeze, making people feel suffocated.

Xiao Yue continued under immense pressure, "Mr. Shen, I know this cooperation is very important to Shen's, and we at Xiao's have made tremendous efforts for this. Those rumors online were deliberately spread by someone with ulterior motives in order to undermine the cooperation between our two companies. They don't want to see us succeed!"

She paused, her tone more resolute, "But I assure you, there is absolutely no problem with Xiao Corporation! We have the ability and confidence to complete this cooperation! Please trust us!"

Shen Ting finally opened the document in his hand and scanned it quickly. He had to admit that the data Xiao Yue provided was indeed very convincing, completely different from the rumors on the Internet. His brow gradually relaxed, and his original doubts began to waver.

He raised his head and his eyes fell on Xiao Yue again, "Miss Xiao, you are very brave."

Xiao Yue finally felt relieved when she heard this. She knew she had made the right bet.

Shen Ting closed the document and placed it on the table. "However, this alone is not enough. I need more and stronger evidence to prove Xiao's innocence."

Xiao Yue answered without hesitation: "Mr. Shen, I can provide any evidence you need! As long as it can prove Xiao's innocence, I am willing to do anything!"

The corners of Shen Ting's mouth turned up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile, "Anything?"

Xiao Yue was stunned for a moment, then nodded firmly, "Yes, anything!"

Shen Ting stood up and walked in front of Xiao Yue, looking down at her with a deep and complicated look in his eyes. "Okay, I hope you can do what you say."

He reached out his hand and gently stroked Xiao Yue's cheek, his tone low and ambiguous, "Miss Xiao, to prove your sincerity, perhaps you can..."

Xiao Yue's heartbeat suddenly quickened. She didn't understand what Shen Ting meant and could only stare at him blankly.

At this moment, the door to the conference room was pushed open again, and Manager Liu rushed in with an angry face. "Boss Shen! This woman doesn't know the rules and actually trespassed into the conference room! I'm taking her out right now!" He reached out to grab Xiao Yue's arm...

Xiao Yue was startled by Manager Liu's rough action. She instinctively took a step back and avoided his hand.

"Manager Liu, what are you doing?" Her voice was trembling, yet firm.

"What are you doing? You trespassed into the meeting room and disrupted the order of the meeting. Of course I have to take you out!" Manager Liu was arrogant, as if Xiao Yue was an unforgivable sinner.

"I didn't! I'm here to explain everything to Mr. Shen!" Xiao Yue argued. She couldn't be taken away like this. She still had a lot to say. She had to make Shen Ting believe in the Xiao Group!

"Explain? What's there to explain? The news has spread all over the internet. What else can you, Xiao Corporation, say?" Manager Liu pressed on, not giving Xiao Yue a chance to defend herself. He grabbed Xiao Yue's arm and dragged her out.

"Let me go! You're hurting me!" Xiao Yue struggled, but couldn't break free from Manager Liu's grip. She felt like her arm was about to be broken, and the pain made her almost cry.

Assistant Sun, who had been silent the entire time, finally couldn't stand it any longer. He stepped forward and stood in front of Xiao Yue, "Manager Liu, please let go."

Manager Liu was stunned. He didn't expect Assistant Sun to speak up for Xiao Yue. "Assistant Sun, what are you doing? She is..."

"I know," Assistant Sun interrupted Manager Liu, "but Ms. Xiao didn't do anything excessive. She just wanted to secure an opportunity for her company."

He turned to look at Shen Ting, "Mr. Shen, Miss Xiao has devoted a lot to this project recently. She works overtime until late at night almost every day just to complete all the preparations for the project as soon as possible. Those rumors on the Internet are a huge blow to Xiao's company and to her personally. I think she should at least be given a chance to explain herself."

Shen Ting's gaze flickered between Xiao Yue and Assistant Sun. He noticed Xiao Yue's eyes were slightly red, yet she stubbornly refused to cry. This reminded him of his own youth, desperate to pursue his dreams and prove himself. A soft chord in his heart seemed to be gently plucked.

Seeing that Shen Ting didn't say anything, Manager Liu assumed that he had acquiesced to his actions, and he became even more arrogant. "Assistant Sun, you'd better not meddle in other people's business! This matter has nothing to do with Shen's, you..."

"That's enough!" Shen Ting interrupted Manager Liu in a low voice, "Let her speak."

Manager Liu was stunned. He hadn't expected Shen Ting to actually give Xiao Yue a chance. He angrily let go of Xiao Yue's arm and stepped aside, his eyes filled with resentment and resentment.

Xiao Yue rubbed her reddened arm, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself down. She knew this was her last chance, and she had to seize it.

"Mr. Shen, those rumors on the Internet are all false! Our Xiao Group is in good financial condition, and the project is progressing smoothly. There are absolutely no problems! I can provide all the evidence to prove it!"

She took out the prepared documents from her bag and handed them to Shen Ting. "This is our Xiao Group's latest financial report, as well as a detailed progress report on the project. Please take a look."

Shen Ting took the information but did not look through it immediately. Instead, he looked at Xiao Yue again with a deep and unfathomable look in his eyes.

"Ms. Xiao, you know, the business world is like a battlefield, and you only have one chance. If you can't make me believe you, then..." He paused, his tone becoming cold, "You will bear the consequences at your own risk."

He placed the documents on the table and spoke slowly, "I'll give you ten minutes to re-explain your cooperation plan and how to avoid risks. After ten minutes, if I'm still not satisfied..." He looked directly at Xiao Yue with a sharp gaze, "Then, our cooperation will end here."

The air in the ten-square-meter conference room seemed frozen, oppressive and suffocating. Shen Ting's words hung like a sword of Damocles over Xiao Yue's head, causing her to feel unprecedented pressure. Ten minutes, just ten minutes, would determine the Xiao family's survival.

Xiao Yue clenched her fingers tightly, beads of sweat forming on her palms. She struggled to control her trembling breaths and forced herself to calm down. She knew fear and panic would not help, so she had to grasp this last straw.

She raised her head, her eyes firmly meeting Shen Ting's penetrating gaze. "Mr. Shen, I know this partnership is crucial to Xiao Corporation, and I understand you're very cautious in choosing your partners. Those false reports online have had a significant impact on us, but I can assure you that Xiao Corporation is absolutely a trustworthy company."

She paused, reorganized the information in her hands, and spoke in a calmer tone, "We at Xiao have made very thorough preparations for this cooperation. We conducted in-depth market research, analyzed Shen's needs and advantages, and developed the optimal plan. This plan will not only help Shen further expand its market, but also effectively reduce risks, achieving a win-win situation for both parties."

She glanced at the wall clock. The seconds ticked by like the beating of a war drum in her heart. She had to race against time to showcase Xiao's strengths.

"Mr. Shen, you should know that the market competition is very fierce now. If you want to stand out, you must have innovation and breakthroughs. And our Xiao's plan is designed based on this point..."

She succinctly explained the core content of the plan and emphasized the significant advantages it would bring to Shen's enterprise in terms of market expansion. She also analyzed the potential risks in detail and proposed corresponding mitigation measures.

She spoke slowly but clearly, with rigorous logic. Every word was powerful and full of confidence and strength. She seemed to have forgotten the time and the pressure, devoting herself wholeheartedly to this "battle" that depended on the fate of the Xiao family.

Manager Liu stood aside, watching with a cold smile. He believed Xiao Yue was merely struggling to survive, and no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't change the outcome. Assistant Sun stood silently behind Shen Ting, a look of worry and anticipation in her eyes.

Shen Ting remained silent. He listened carefully to Xiao Yue's statement, his eyes moving back and forth between the documents in her hands and her face. He seemed to be thinking and observing.

As time ticked by, the atmosphere in the conference room grew increasingly tense. Finally, at the last minute, Xiao Yue finished her presentation. She took a deep breath and quietly awaited Shen Ting's final decision.

Shen Ting put down the documents in his hand, crossed his fingers, and placed them on the table. He looked at Xiao Yue with deep eyes, "Miss Xiao..." He paused, his tone meaningful, "Your plan does have some novelties..."