Double evil in the business district

Shen Ting hung up the phone, his eyes flashing with determination. He held Xiao Yue's shoulders and said in a gentle but firm tone: "Don't be afraid, we still have a chance."

The opportunity he was talking about was the high-precision testing equipment urgently ordered from abroad that was capable of detecting trace amounts of unknown ingredients in products.

The equipment was quickly delivered to Xiao's partnered product testing center. Technician Liu had been waiting for a long time. He carefully removed the sealed sample and started up the brand new equipment.

Complex parameters flashed before his eyes as he concentrated intently on the process, striving for precision at every step. Xiao Yue stood nearby, anxious but afraid to interrupt, silently praying for a miracle. Inside the testing center, the atmosphere was so heavy you could hear a pin drop.

Meanwhile, Wang's face suddenly changed when he learned that Xiao had purchased new testing equipment. He knew that once the test results came out, his conspiracy would be completely exposed. He narrowed his eyes in a sinister manner and immediately called someone to sabotage the testing process and prevent the results from being released.

Shen Ting had anticipated this and had arranged for his bodyguards to covertly protect the testing center. Wang's opponent's men approached the testing center stealthily, attempting to infiltrate, but were stopped by Shen Ting's bodyguards. A fierce clash ensued, and chaos erupted outside the testing center.

Xiao Yue, hearing the commotion outside, grew even more anxious. She worried that the conflict would affect the test results, and even more worried that it would further damage Xiao's corporate image. She hurried to the door and saw Shen Ting's bodyguards confronting several men in black, the situation tense.

"Shen Ting, we can't go on like this!" Xiao Yue grabbed Shen Ting's arm and said hurriedly, "This will make things worse!"

Shen Ting understood Xiao Yue's concerns, but he knew even more clearly that if he could not stop Wang's opponent's destruction, the Xiao family would never have a chance to turn things around.

"Believe me," he held Xiao Yue's hand tightly, his eyes firm, "I won't let them succeed."

Just then, the door to the testing center opened, and Technician Liu walked out with a serious expression, holding a report in his hand. "Mr. Xiao," he took a deep breath, "the results are out."

Xiao Yue's heart skipped a beat. With trembling hands, she took the report and quickly scanned the data and conclusions. The report showed that Xiao's products did contain trace amounts of an unknown ingredient, but this wasn't something Xiao had added themselves, but rather something maliciously injected later. This report was undoubtedly crucial evidence proving Xiao's innocence!

A flicker of joy flashed across Xiao Yue's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by worry. While this report could prove Xiao's innocence, the greater challenge was how to make it public and how to reverse the negative impact it had already caused.

Suddenly, Shen Ting's phone rang again. He glanced at the caller ID and his face darkened. He handed the phone to Xiao Yue, "It's PR Chen..."

Public Relations Manager Chen's voice, tinged with tears, sounded particularly harsh coming from the phone: "Boss Shen, this is bad! Several important partners have asked to terminate their contracts. Our funding chain... our funding chain is about to break!"

Upon hearing this news, Xiao Yue's face paled. She clutched the test report tightly in her hand, as if grasping at a last straw. The report's conclusions were clear and concise, enough to prove Xiao's innocence, but now, Xiao faced the crisis of a broken capital chain. It was like having the antidote but not being able to wait for the patient to recover.

Shen Ting hung up the phone, took a deep breath, and tried to stay calm.

"Yueyue, don't worry, I will take care of it." Although his tone was calm, his brows could not hide the deep worry.

Xiao Yue knew that this was not the time to panic, so she forced herself to calm down and quickly think of a response strategy.

"Shen Ting," her voice trembled slightly, "Although this report can prove our innocence, it is not enough to change the minds of those already wavering partners. We need more evidence, solid evidence to prove that this was a deliberate frame-up!"

Shen Ting nodded in agreement, his eyes sharp as a hawk. "You're right. We need to find the people who framed us and bring them to justice."

"Driving King!" Xiao Yue blurted out the name almost immediately. "Apart from him, I can't think of anyone else who has such a strong motivation and ability to frame us."

Shen Ting pondered for a moment and said, "Duidi Wang is indeed the most suspected, but we currently have no direct evidence to prove that he did it."

"There must be a way to find evidence!" Xiao Yue's eyes burned with determination. "Technician Liu, can you analyze the test results more carefully and see if you can find more clues?"

Technician Liu nodded solemnly: "I'll do my best, Mr. Xiao." He took the report, returned to the testing equipment, and began to carefully study each piece of data, trying to find clues.

As time ticked by, the atmosphere inside the testing center grew increasingly tense. Xiao Yue and Shen Ting waited anxiously, knowing every minute was crucial. The fate of the Xiao family hung in the balance.

Suddenly, Technician Liu jerked his head up, a glint in his eyes. "Mr. Xiao, Mr. Shen, I think I discovered something..." His voice was filled with a hint of uncontrollable excitement, yet also a hint of hesitation. He looked at Xiao Yue and Shen Ting and said slowly, "The financial statements of Wang's opponent's company..."

Technician Liu pointed to the complex financial statements on the computer screen and explained, "The financial statements of Wang's rival company show that a large amount of funds was transferred to an anonymous account last month. This anonymous account then transferred funds to several individuals. I checked the identities of these individuals and found that they all have close ties to Xiao's Enterprise." He paused, his tone emphasizing, "One of them is Inspector Zhao."

Xiao Yue and Shen Ting exchanged glances, each seeing shock and anger in the other's eyes. Inspector Zhao was the person in charge of this product testing! "So, he was bribed by opponent Wang?" Xiao Yue's voice trembled slightly, and she felt a chill rising from the soles of her feet.

"It's very likely." Shen Ting's face was solemn. He immediately ordered, "Technician Liu, continue to track the flow of this money and make sure to find all relevant evidence. I will contact the police and have them investigate."

Meanwhile, Xiao Yue immediately contacted Public Relations Officer Chen and asked her to prepare a press conference to clarify the facts and release the evidence they had. Although anxious, Public Relations Officer Chen immediately began preparations. Time was running out, and every minute was crucial.

Xiao Yue anxiously awaited the results of the police investigation, while also pondering how to best present the evidence at the press conference to convince the public of Xiao's innocence. She flipped through the materials in her hands, replaying the press conference process over and over again, striving to ensure that nothing went wrong.

Suddenly, Public Relations Officer Chen rushed in, her face pale and her eyes filled with fear. "Boss Xiao, this is bad! I just got the news. Reporter Zheng...Reporter Zheng..." She gasped, unable to utter a complete sentence.

"What's wrong with Reporter Zheng?" Xiao Yue felt a sense of foreboding. Reporter Zheng was a well-known financial journalist, renowned for his fairness and objectivity. Xiao Yue had specifically invited him to host this press conference.

Public Relations Officer Chen took a deep breath and finally told her the unbelievable truth: "Reporter Zheng...he accepted money from Wang's opponent and planned to...smear you and Xiao Enterprise at the press conference!"

The documents in Xiao Yue's hands fell to the ground with a thud, scattering all over the floor. She felt her blood freeze, her mind blank. The hard-earned evidence, the upcoming press conference—could this all be a carefully planned trap? She looked at PR Chen and asked hoarsely, "Are you... sure?"

Public Relations Officer Chen nodded gravely, his eyes filled with helplessness and worry. "I personally heard the recording of his phone call with his opponent Wang..."

Xiao Yue slumped weakly into her chair, her vision dark. She knew that if reporter Zheng publicly slandered Xiao's company at the press conference, all her previous efforts would be wasted, and Xiao's company would be doomed. She clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging deep into her palms, but she felt no pain.

She murmured to herself, "What should I do..." At this time, Shen Ting pushed the door open and saw Xiao Yue's distraught look. His heart tightened. He walked quickly to her side and asked with concern, "Yueyue, what's wrong with you?"

Public Relations Officer Chen told Shen Ting the whole story, and his expression turned extremely grim. He held Xiao Yue's hand tightly and said in a deep voice, "Don't be afraid, I'm here for you."

"But..." Xiao Yue raised her head, her eyes full of despair, "What else can we do..." She looked at Shen Ting, tears flashing in her eyes.

Shen Ting's phone suddenly rang. He glanced at the caller ID and his expression changed slightly. He answered the call and heard the other party say, "Mr. Shen, we found out..."

Shen Ting responded briefly, then hung up the phone, a glint in his deep gaze. "It was Technician Liu. He said he found direct evidence that Inspector Zhao had accepted bribes, and also a recording in which Wang accused him of framing the Xiao family."

Xiao Yue suddenly raised her head, a glimmer of hope in her eyes. "Really? That's great!" But her eyes quickly dimmed again. "But... Reporter Zheng..."

Shen Ting gently embraced her in his arms, caressed her back, and comforted her, "Don't worry, I already have a solution for Reporter Zheng's problem." He let go of Xiao Yue, his eyes firm, "Since he has chosen to stand on the opposite side of us, don't blame us for being rude."

Xiao Yue looked at him doubtfully, "What are you going to do?"

A confident smile played across Shen Ting's lips. "I've already contacted my friend. He has some dark secrets about Reporter Zheng, enough to ruin his reputation." He paused, then continued, "We'll send this information anonymously to the newspaper and let them handle it themselves. I'm confident they'll make the right choice."

Xiao Yue felt a little relieved, but still a little worried. "But what if they choose to protect Reporter Zheng?"

"No," Shen Ting said firmly, "In this industry, reputation is more important than anything else. Once reporter Zheng's scandal is exposed, the newspaper will definitely fire him and distance itself from the matter in order to protect its own image."

Xiao Yue nodded. Shen Ting's analysis gave her hope. But she knew that even if she resolved Reporter Zheng's issue, the upcoming press conference would still be crucial. She had to seize this opportunity to make the truth public and completely clear the Xiao family of their grievances.

"We can't just sit there and wait for death," Xiao Yue said with a determined look. "We must hold a press conference as soon as possible. We can't give Wang's opponent any chance to breathe."

Shen Ting gave her an appreciative look. "I thought so too. Since Reporter Zheng is unreliable, we'll replace him. I'll arrange for a senior media professional to host the press conference and ensure everything goes smoothly." He paused, then added, "I've already mobilized my media resources and contacted major news media outlets to ensure that the press conference receives widespread coverage."

Xiao Yue's heart was filled with gratitude. Shen Ting's decisiveness and courage made her feel at ease. She knew that with him by her side, she would be able to get through this difficult time.

As time ticked by, Xiao Yue and Shen Ting nervously prepared for the upcoming press conference. They knew that this press conference was not only related to the survival of Xiao's company, but also to whether they could bring their opponent Wang to justice.

Suddenly, Shen Ting's phone rang again. He glanced at the caller ID and his expression changed slightly. "It's Wang Duiyu..." He whispered, a cold glint in his eyes. He answered the phone and said in a cold tone, "Mr. Wang, what's going on?"

Wang's opponent's gloomy voice came from the other end of the phone: "Shen Ting, you'd better be smart and give up investigating this matter. Otherwise, you will regret it..."

Shen Ting sneered, "Regret? I think you're the one who regrets it." His eyes were sharp and his tone was firm as he said, "Boss Wang, the game is over..."