Double evil in the business district

The document clearly read "Flood Army," with a bank account number listed below. Xiao Yue took a deep breath, a subtle glint of brilliance flashing across his tired face.

Detective Luo's investigation report shows that this online water army is the main force behind the recent attack on the Xiao family, and this mysterious account has frequent financial transactions with the leader of the Flood Army, with huge amounts of money, and the transaction time is highly consistent with the time of the network attack.

"Have you found the owner of the mysterious account?" Xiao Yue's voice was hoarse, but it revealed a power that could not be ignored.

Public Relations Officer Lin shook his head. "We're still investigating. This account is very well hidden. Detective Luo said it'll take more time."

Xiao Yue tapped her fingers lightly on the table, lost in thought. She knew this mysterious account might be the key to the mastermind behind the scheme. If she could identify the account holder, she could uncover the truth of the conspiracy. But she also knew that since they were operating so covertly, they must have taken precautions, and ferreting them out would be difficult.

"Public Relations Officer Lin," Xiao Yue raised his head, a determined glint in his eyes, "We need to take the initiative."

"what do you mean……"

"Release the smoke bomb." Xiao Yue's lips curled up slightly. "Since they want to see us panic, let's show them what a real counterattack is."

Over the next few days, Xiao Yue and Lin meticulously orchestrated a series of counterattacks. Rather than directly responding to the online attacks, they quietly released seemingly insignificant information through press releases and online posts, quietly disseminating both truth and falsehood. These messages, like smokescreens, spread online, confusing the public and the mastermind.

Meanwhile, Detective Luo's investigation was proceeding intensively, following the clues of the mysterious account and gradually approaching the truth.

The leader of the Flood Army, a short, fat man with a face full of flesh, was sitting in front of his computer, directing his team of water army to continue attacking the Xiao family. Suddenly, he noticed some strange posts on the Internet. These posts seemed to have nothing to do with the Xiao family, but they vaguely pointed to another company that had a feud with the Xiao family.

He frowned, feeling a faint sense of unease. Could it be that Xiao had noticed something? Were they deliberately trying to divert attention?

He picked up the phone and dialed a number. "Hello, Boss, I feel something is wrong..."

A deep voice came from the other end of the phone: "What's wrong?"

"Some strange information has appeared on the Internet. I suspect that the Xiao family may have begun to fight back..."

"Don't worry," the other person said with a hint of disdain in his voice. "I have everything under control. Continue to act according to the plan and avoid unnecessary complications."

The leader of the Flood Army hung up the phone, his brow still furrowed. He felt something was amiss, but he couldn't put his finger on it. He shook his head, suppressing his doubts. Perhaps he was being overly suspicious... He sat back down at his computer, continuing to direct his team of trolls in a new round of attacks against the Xiao family. He lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and watched the constant stream of negative comments on the screen, a hint of a sneer playing at the corner of his mouth.

"Xiao Yue, I wonder how long you can hold on..." He muttered to himself, completely unaware that he had already walked step by step into the trap set by Xiao Yue... He picked up the phone on the table...

Hong Shuijun took a deep drag on his cigarette, the nicotine flavor bringing him some peace of mind. On the screen, the negative comments about the Xiao family continued to surge like a tide, temporarily relieving him of the lingering unease. He repeatedly browsed through the seemingly insignificant yet deeply hidden posts, and the more he read, the more it seemed like a deliberate smokescreen from the Xiao family. Could it be that Xiao Yue had already sensed his presence?

He scratched his hair irritably, messing up his greasy hair. No, he had to stay calm and not lose his composure. The boss said everything was under control. He consoled himself, thinking maybe he was really overthinking it. How could Xiao Yue, a young girl just starting out, be so scheming? He picked up the phone on the table and dialed the number again.

"Boss, I still feel something is wrong..." There was a hint of anxiety in his tone that was hard to conceal.

The voice on the other end of the phone was still low and calm: "What's going on? What happened again?"

"Those online posts..." Hong Shuijun swallowed, "I suspect the Xiao family deliberately released them. They may have already started to fight back..."

There was silence on the other end of the phone for a moment, and then a chuckle came: "Hong Shuijun, when did you become such a coward? You panic like this over a small matter, how can you handle big things?"

Hong Shuijun was speechless after hearing this casual remark. He could only respond timidly, "Yes, Boss, I understand. I will continue to follow your instructions."

After hanging up, Hong Shuijun irritably threw his phone on the table and lit another cigarette in frustration. He felt as if an invisible net was slowly tightening around him, enveloping him and making it hard for him to breathe.

At the same time, blogger Zhang also received the news. His informant told him that Xiao Yue seemed to be showing signs of counterattack, and those seemingly irrelevant posts online were likely smokescreens released by Xiao.

Zhang Blogger's hand trembled slightly as he held his phone. He felt a wave of panic. Although he had been paid for the job, he knew the Xiao family was not to be trifled with. If Xiao Yue really started to fight back, he would likely be the first victim.

He hesitated for a moment, and finally dialed the mysterious number.

"Boss, I received news that Xiao Yue seems..." Before he could finish his words, he was rudely interrupted by the other party.

"I don't care what news you receive, you just need to do what I say! Stop causing trouble for me!"

Blogger Zhang was startled and said quickly, "Yes, yes, I understand."

He hung up the phone and slumped in his chair, his clothes soaked with sweat. He felt an unprecedented fear, regretting his greed. Now he was like a fly caught in a spider's web, helplessly watching himself drift towards the abyss. He lit a cigarette, but his hands were shaking so badly that he couldn't light it. He threw the cigarette box and lighter to the ground and sighed in despair.

Hong Shuijun logged into the platform that controlled the water army again. Looking at the still active accounts on the screen, he gritted his teeth, his fingers rapidly tapping the keyboard, and issued a new order: "Increase firepower and launch an all-out attack on the Xiao family!"

On the screen, countless negative comments swarmed like locusts, instantly flooding the Xiao family's official account. Hong Shuijun looked at this surging "offensive" with a ferocious smile on his face.

Suddenly, the office door was flung open...

The office door was flung open, and Xiao Yue stood at the door, her face pale but her eyes resolute. She walked straight to Hong Shuijun and threw a document in front of him: "Look at this!"

Hong Shuijun was startled by this sudden move. He trembled as he picked up the document. After just one glance, his face turned pale. The document contained evidence of his manipulation of the online troll army to attack the Xiao family, including account information, transaction records, and even chat logs with the mastermind behind the attack.

“You…how do you have these…” Hong Shuijun’s voice trembled, his eyes filled with fear.

Xiao Yue sneered: "Do you think what you did was really perfect? ​​We have already started investigating you."

Hong Shuijun slumped in his chair, knowing he was finished. He looked up, a hint of despair in his eyes: "Who? Who betrayed me?"

Xiao Yue did not answer his question, but turned and left the office. She knew that this was just the first step, and the real mastermind behind the scenes had not yet surfaced.

At the same time, Shen Ting came to Xiao Yue's office. Seeing Xiao Yue's haggard face, he hugged her in his arms distressedly: "Yueyue, thank you for your hard work."

Xiao Yue leaned in Shen Ting's arms, feeling his warm embrace, and her tense nerves finally relaxed. She knew that no matter what happened, Shen Ting would be by her side, giving her support and strength.

"Ting, I'm fine." Xiao Yue raised her head, her eyes filled with determination. "I will definitely find out who is behind this and clear the name of the Xiao family."

Shen Ting gently stroked Xiao Yue's hair and said softly, "I believe you."

Public Relations Officer Lin also brought good news. Through technical means, she tracked the mysterious account's IP address to a specific area. Although this area was large, it at least narrowed the scope of the investigation.

"Yueyue, we have locked down a general area and I believe we will be able to find the mastermind soon." Public Relations Officer Lin said with a hint of excitement.

Xiao Yue nodded, a glint of light in her eyes. She knew that the dawn had appeared and the haze would eventually dissipate.

Detective Luo also made new progress. Based on the IP address provided by Public Relations Officer Lin, he began an on-site investigation. He interviewed nearby residents and retrieved surveillance footage, hoping to find any clues.

As night fell, Xiao Yue and Shen Ting sat in the office, looking at the flashing neon lights outside the window, both lost in thought.

"Ting, who do you think is the mastermind behind this?" Xiao Yue broke the silence.

Shen Ting shook his head: "It's hard to say now, but what is certain is that this person must know the Xiao family very well and has a strong influence."

Xiao Yue nodded, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes. She knew that this struggle had just begun, and the road ahead was still long and full of unknown challenges.

Suddenly, Detective Luo called.

"Ms. Xiao, I found an important clue..." Detective Luo's voice was filled with excitement.

On the other end of the line, Detective Luo paused, then continued, "I've found a suspicious person. He..." "I've found a suspicious person," Detective Luo's voice was filled with a hint of uncontrollable excitement. "He frequently goes in and out of the area where that IP address is located, and his background..." Detective Luo paused, as if weighing his words. "His background is quite complicated. He has worked for several competing companies, including..."

Detective Luo didn't directly say the company's name. Instead, he lowered his voice and slowly uttered two words: "Shengshi."

Shengshi Group, Xiao's biggest competitor in the industry. This name gave Xiao Yue and Shen Ting a jolt of emotion. If the mastermind behind this was truly someone from Shengshi, then everything would make sense.

"What's this person's name?" Xiao Yue asked immediately.

"Zhao Cheng," Detective Luo replied. "I've already assigned someone to keep a close eye on him. I'll notify you immediately of any new developments."

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Yue and Shen Ting exchanged a look, both of them seeing solemnity in each other's eyes. Shengshi Group was very powerful, and if they were really behind this, then this would be a tough battle.

"It seems we underestimated our opponent." Shen Ting said in a deep voice, "Shengshi came prepared this time."

Xiao Yue nodded, a determined light flashing in his eyes: "No matter who it is, I will make them pay the price."

Over the next few days, Xiao Yue and Detective Luo intensively investigated. Detective Luo assigned officers to monitor Zhao Cheng's every move 24 hours a day, while Xiao Yue and Public Relations Lin meticulously analyzed all the evidence they had, trying to find more clues connecting Zhao Cheng to Shengshi Group.

They discovered that despite Zhao Cheng's cautious actions, he had left behind some clues. For example, he had repeatedly used aliases to post articles attacking the Xiao family online, all of which were linked to internal employee accounts at Shengshi Group. Furthermore, Zhao Cheng frequently contacted senior executives at Shengshi Group. Although the calls were encrypted, Public Relations Officer Lin was able to decrypt some of them and obtain some key information.

As the investigation deepened, Xiao Yue and Detective Luo both felt they were getting closer to the truth. It felt as if they were trapped in a vast maze, inching closer and closer to its center. However, they also knew the mastermind behind the scenes would not yield easily. The road ahead was still long and filled with unknown challenges.

Time ticked by, drawing ever closer to the two-week deadline. Xiao's stock price remained sluggish, and public pressure mounted. Xiao Yue endured immense pressure daily, yet she never considered giving up. She knew she had to find the mastermind quickly to save Xiao and prove her innocence.

Late at night, Xiao Yue's office was still brightly lit. She sat at her computer, carefully flipping through documents, trying to find a new path forward. Suddenly, she noticed an unremarkable financial statement with a transfer record of an unusual amount.

Xiao Yue immediately realized that this transfer record might be the key clue. She picked up the phone and dialed Detective Luo's number: "Detective Luo, I found a new clue..."

Detective Luo's voice came from the other end of the phone: "Go ahead."

Xiao Yue told Detective Luo the details of the transfer records and ordered him to investigate immediately.

"I see," Detective Luo said with a hint of excitement, "I'll check it out right away."

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Yue looked up at the dark night sky outside the window. She knew that dawn was about to come, and this battle was about to enter its final decisive battle.

Detective Luo investigated the suspicious transfer record overnight and found that the money ultimately flowed to... a shell company. He suddenly realized that he might have fallen into a trap.

He immediately called Xiao Yue, but a cold, robotic female voice came from the other end of the line: "Sorry, the number you dialed is turned off..." He suddenly grabbed his coat and rushed out of the office, his low voice echoing in the empty corridor: "Not good!"