Double evil in the business district

The knuckles of Xiao Yue's fingers turned white as she held the phone, and the cold touch reminded her of the authenticity of the threat.

That hoarse voice echoed in her ears like a poisonous snake spitting out its tongue, making her uneasy.

She immediately instructed Secretary Zhou to track the call and strengthen the company's internal security measures.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling window, the city's traffic was winding forward like a giant steel dragon, but the noisy sound could not dispel the haze in her heart.

In the office, the cold air from the air conditioner blew on Xiao Yue's face, but she didn't feel a bit of coolness.

She paced back and forth, her eyes constantly scanning the surroundings, trying to catch potential danger from every subtle movement.

The feeling of uneasiness surged like a tide, almost drowning her.

At this moment, a big warm hand wrapped around her hand, and the familiar temperature instantly calmed her down.

Shen Ting stood beside her, his deep eyes filled with worry and determination.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here." His deep voice was like a solid barrier, protecting her.

Xiao Yue looked up at him, her eyes slightly red, but she tried hard not to let the tears fall.

She took a deep breath and tried to keep herself calm.

At this moment, Chen, the industry boss, called in, with a hint of hesitation and temptation in his tone.

"Mr. Xiao, I heard there are some new policy rumors in the industry recently. I wonder if you have heard about it?" The evasiveness in his words made Xiao Yue's heart sink.

An ominous premonition came over her, and she keenly realized that this might be more troublesome than the mysterious phone call.

"Mr. Chen, what policy are you referring to?" Xiao Yue tried his best to keep his tone calm, but his hand holding the phone tightened involuntarily.

"I'm not too clear about the specifics, but I heard it might have some adverse effects on companies like ours..." The voice of industry leader Chen gradually became lower and lower, and finally it was almost inaudible.

Xiao Yue hung up the phone. The office was silent, with only the humming sound of the air conditioner echoing in his ears.

She turned to look at Shen Ting, "It seems that we are in trouble again."

Shen Ting didn't say anything, but just held her hand tightly, giving her silent support.

Xiao Yue took a deep breath, walked to the desk, picked up the phone and dialed a number, "Hello, is this Mr. Zhang? This is Xiao Yue..." Her voice was calm and firm, like the calm before the storm.

The number Xiao Yue dialed was the private number of Mr. Zhang from the industry association.

After the pleasantries, Xiao Yue got straight to the point and asked about the rumors about the new policy.

Director Zhang laughed heartily. "Xiao Xiao, you're quite well-informed. There is a rumor, but it's just groundless speculation, deliberately spread to disrupt the market." He paused, his tone becoming serious. "Don't worry, I've confirmed with the relevant authorities, and it won't affect companies like ours. Just focus on your work and don't let these rumors sway you."

Xiao Yue hung up the phone and breathed a sigh of relief, the heavy stone in his heart finally falling to the ground.

She immediately held an internal meeting and told all employees the good news.

The anxious atmosphere that had permeated the conference room instantly dissipated, replaced by relaxation and joy.

Looking at the trusting and hopeful faces, Xiao Yue felt a warm feeling in his heart.

She knew that she was responsible not only for the company's development, but also for the future of these employees.

The crisis was over, but Xiao Yue felt exhausted both physically and mentally.

Shen Ting saw that she was tired and suggested taking her to the beach to relax.

The sea breeze gently blows across your cheeks, the salty and moist air mixed with the fragrance of seaweed makes you feel relaxed and happy.

The two walked along the beach, the fine white sand making a slight friction sound under their feet. The waves surged onto the shore one after another, and then slowly receded, as if washing away all the troubles.

As the sun sets, the sky is dyed golden red, and the sea is sparkling, which is breathtakingly beautiful.

Xiao Yue leaned in Shen Ting's arms, feeling his warmth and listening to his strong heartbeat, as if the whole world had quieted down.

"Thank you for always being there." Xiao Yue said softly, her tone full of gratitude and dependence.

Shen Ting lowered his head and kissed her forehead, saying gently: "Silly girl, why thank you? Protecting you is my responsibility."

The two hugged each other quietly, enjoying this rare peaceful moment.

Suddenly, a loud noise from a distance broke the silence.

Xiao Yue and Shen Ting turned their heads at the same time and saw a group of men in black walking towards them with ill intentions.

Shen Ting's eyes flashed, and he protected Xiao Yue behind him, asking in a cold tone, "Who are you?"

The leading man in black sneered and said arrogantly, "It doesn't matter who we are. What's important is..." He paused, his eyes fell on Xiao Yue, and a hint of viciousness flashed in his eyes, "Someone wants you to pay the price!"

When Xiao Yue arrived at the company of Chen, the industry tycoon, the atmosphere was more solemn than expected.

Mr. Chen's office was filled with a strong smell of cigars, and there seemed to be a hint of gunpowder in the air.

Mr. Chen's face was gloomy. He held the cooperation agreement in his hand and pointed at one of the clauses. He said in a firm tone, "Mr. Xiao, we need to reconsider this profit-sharing ratio. The ratio we agreed on previously seems unfair to us now."

Xiao Yue looked calm, as she had expected such a situation.

She explained calmly: "Mr. Chen, this ratio is calculated based on market research and the input of both parties. It is not arbitrarily set. Moreover, we also promise to provide your company with more support in the future, such as..." Xiao Yue spoke slowly, elaborating on the advantages and long-term benefits of the cooperation one by one. Her logic was clear, the data was detailed, and her tone was full of unquestionable confidence.

Mr. Chen's expression gradually relaxed as he listened to Xiao Yue's analysis.

He originally just wanted to test Xiao Yue's attitude to see if she would compromise, but he didn't expect her to be so confident and handle it with ease.

He had to admit that Xiao Yue's abilities were indeed outstanding.

Finally, Mr. Chen put down the agreement in his hand, a smile on his face. "Ms. Xiao is indeed a woman who is as capable as any man. My previous concerns have now been completely eliminated." He extended his hand and shook Xiao Yue's tightly. "Happy working together!"

Xiao Yue also smiled back, feeling relieved.

This negotiation not only consolidated the cooperative relationship between the two parties, but also made Mr. Chen more appreciative of her abilities and laid a solid foundation for future cooperation.

After leaving Mr. Chen's company, Xiao Yue felt relieved.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on her face, warm and making her feel a little comfortable.

She returned to her office, opened the door, and a strange feeling came over her.

The office seemed a little colder than when she left, and there was a subtle smell of dust in the air.

She looked around and her eyes fell on her desk - the pen she always used, which was originally placed on the documents, was now on the ground.

Xiao Yue's heart sank suddenly. She quickly walked to the desk, bent down to pick up the pen, and her fingertips touched the carpet. It felt a little strange, as if it had been turned over by someone.

She quickly checked the drawers and filing cabinets and found that the items inside, while neatly arranged, were not as she had left them.

"It seems that someone has been here..." Xiao Yue muttered to himself, with a hint of coldness in his tone.