OBS Chapter 8: Clash of Intrigues, Enveloped in Mystery
Chapter 8: Clash of Intrigues, Enveloped in Mystery
Lin Chuyue's relentless pressure left Shen Fang in a sorry state, but it also stirred up the ruthless nature hidden beneath her elegant exterior. Back home, Shen Fang locked herself in her study, her hands on the table, a chilling glint in her eyes.
The documents on the desk were carelessly spread out, their dense data and signatures forming a chain of evidence she had meticulously orchestrated. But now, these carefully planned asset transfers had become her most fatal flaw.
She took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and made a phone call.
"Lin Chuyue has her eye on 'Jiayue Technology'?" The man on the other end of the phone had a hoarse voice, tinged with wariness.
Shen Fang sneered: "So what if we've got our eyes on you? This company was just a front I set up. Freeze the accounts immediately and destroy all the documents."
"But those transfer records..."
“Keep it.” Shen Fang’s tone left no room for doubt. “What she finds is exactly what I want her to find. Those records will make her think she has grasped my core, but the truth is, the deeper she goes, the further she gets from the truth.”
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, then he agreed.
After hanging up the phone, Shen Fang looked out the window, a cold smile playing on her lips: "Lin Chuyue, what you think is victory is nothing but a trap I set. Let me see how far you can go."
Shen Fang turned around, took out a black business card from the drawer, and dialed the number on the card.
“It’s me.” Her voice was low, but carried an undeniable command. “Immediately release the news that Lin Chuyue leaked company secrets and was even involved in embezzlement. Make sure the media keeps a close eye on her.”
The other party readily agreed, and then asked, "Do you have any specific highlights?"
“The bombshell…” Shen Fang fell into a brief moment of contemplation. After a while, a sly glint flashed in her eyes. “Just say that she has an ambiguous relationship with several male executives in the company and uses her personal charm to obtain resources.”
"This... is quite explosive." The other party chuckled, "But what if she clarifies..."
"Clarify?" Shen Fang sneered. "Once public opinion reaches a conclusion first, her image will be beyond repair. Can someone with a tarnished reputation still threaten me?"
At dinner time, Lin Zhengguo had just come out of his study when Shen Fang, with a gentle expression on her face, handed him a cup of hot tea: "Zhengguo, you've been working so hard lately. How did things go at the board meeting?"
Lin Zhengguo took the tea, his brows furrowing slightly: "It's alright, but... Chuyue has been a bit too bold lately."
Shen Fang lowered her head and took a sip of tea, then said casually, "I've heard about it too. The company has been having cash flow problems lately, and it even involves Chu Yue's authority. How could she do something like this when she's just joined the company?"
Lin Zhengguo's face immediately darkened: "What do you mean?"
Shen Fang put down her teacup and said softly, "Zhengguo, I didn't mean anything by it, I'm just worried that Chuyue is too hasty and might make mistakes. The public opinion within the company isn't favorable towards her right now. Do you really want to push her to the forefront at this time?"
Lin Zhengguo didn't answer, but the gloom on his face grew deeper. He put down his teacup, turned and left, a hint of triumphant coldness flashing in Shen Fang's eyes.
"Lin Chuyue, I'll make sure you lose even your father's trust."
Late at night, Su Zhiyi was returning home from working overtime at the company. As soon as she reached the entrance of her residential compound, she was stopped by several men dressed in black.
“Miss Su.” The leading man spoke with a smile, but his smile carried a chilling threat, “We’re here to remind you not to meddle in things that aren’t your business.”
Su Zhiyi instinctively stepped back: "Who are you people?"
"Who we are is not important." The man's voice suddenly turned cold. "What is important is that you stay away from Lin Chuyue. Otherwise, your family may be in trouble."
Before he finished speaking, the men turned and left, leaving behind a heavy silence.
Back home, Su Zhiyi was still shaken and immediately dialed Lin Chuyue's number.
“Chuyue, I’ve been warned.” Her voice was filled with fear. “They told me to stay away from you.”
Lin Chuyue was silent for a moment on the other end of the phone, her voice calm but firm: "Zhiyi, don't worry, this is just Shen Fang's trick. The more she acts like this, the closer we are to the truth."
The next day, Shen Fang sat in a private meeting room, facing Zhang Huaidong, a veteran director of the Lin Group.
"Shen Fang, what do you want to see me about?" Zhang Huaidong asked, his tone somewhat tentative.
Shen Fang smiled slightly and pushed a document over: "Mr. Zhang, you must have heard about it recently, right? Chu Yue made a big splash at the board meeting, not only targeting me, but also checking some of the company's internal accounts."
Zhang Huaidong's expression changed slightly: "She's checking the accounts?"
Shen Fang nodded, her tone tinged with helplessness: "Chu Yue is young and doesn't know her limits. Her current target is me, but once she has power in her hands, who can guarantee she won't touch your projects?"
Zhang Huaidong fell silent, and Shen Fang seized the opportunity to add fuel to the fire: "Mr. Zhang, the Lin family is the result of our joint efforts, and I don't want to see her do anything irrational. As long as you are willing to stand with me, I will handle the rest of the matter cleanly and will never implicate you."
Zhang Huaidong looked down at the documents, pondered for a moment, and finally nodded: "Okay, I believe you."
Shen Fang revealed a smug smile: "Then thank you very much, Elder Zhang."
The calm before the storm
Shen Fang's plan unfolded step by step. Although Lin Chuyue felt even greater pressure, she remained calm. Standing by the office window, looking at the bustling city night view, a faint smile appeared on her lips: "Shen Fang, your counterattack is very good... but I will not let you succeed."
Meanwhile, Shen Fang sat in the study, staring at a string of data on the computer screen, a cold glint in her eyes: "Lin Chuyue, the chessboard is set up. Let's see how you can turn the tables now."
The two clashed fiercely, and the covert battle within the fog intensified.