freenovelworld Chapter 309 Crisis 4 lurks
Chapter 309 Crisis 4 lurks
Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, illuminating the desk. Lin Chuyue sat in her office, a mountain of documents piled before her, but her mind was elsewhere. Since discovering the anomalies within the company, every day had been filled with vigilance. She knew this conspiracy was far more complex than she had imagined, and the dark forces behind it were far more intricate than any struggle she had ever faced.
Her phone rang again; it was a message from Gu Yanchuan.
"I have arranged for people to thoroughly investigate all the company's internal network logs. Last night, we discovered several suspicious IP addresses. According to our preliminary analysis, these addresses are all related to several competitors outside the company."
Lin Chuyue frowned. She knew this was no longer just an internal company security issue; there must be larger interests at play. She quickly replied, "Continue tracking this down. We must find the source."
She put down her phone and fell into deep thought. Was there a deeper layer to this seemingly accidental turmoil? She thought of Shen Fang—the one who always managed to cause her trouble at crucial moments. If she really was behind all of this, what was her purpose? She not only wanted to plunder the family's assets, but also wanted to control the company.
However, Shen Fang was just a pawn. Lin Chuyue knew that the real mastermind behind the scenes was probably far more secretive than she imagined.
Unspeakable pressure
Just as Lin Chuyue was deep in thought, the office door was gently pushed open, and Zhang Hao walked in, his expression somewhat solemn.
"President Lin, regarding the internal leak we mentioned before, I sent someone to investigate secretly yesterday. It seems there's a small-scale vulnerability in a certain department, and the list of employees involved has been confirmed." Zhang Hao's voice was low, carrying a hint of barely concealed anxiety.
"Which department?" Lin Chuyue didn't answer immediately, but asked calmly.
“It’s the finance department.” Zhang Hao paused. “I discovered from several surveillance videos that the employee had contact with several strangers at key times. I’ve already requested that he be monitored and his background be investigated. According to our initial understanding, this person has worked at the company for several years and has always behaved impeccably; almost no one would suspect him.”
Lin Chuyue took a deep breath, her gaze turning cold: "Continue to track him down and find all relevant evidence. Regardless of whether he has committed any crimes, I will not easily let go of anyone who may threaten the company."
Zhang Hao nodded: "Yes, Mr. Lin. I will arrange it immediately."
Lin Chuyue stared at his departing figure, her unease growing stronger. She hadn't expected that it was a finance department employee suspected of leaking information. This department was one of the company's most crucial, handling large sums of money and sensitive data. If this department were infiltrated, the company's security would be severely threatened.
She had no time to hesitate; she had to resolve this issue as soon as possible.
Silent Decision
Several days passed, and Zhang Hao's investigation gradually made progress. Based on surveillance footage and conversation records with finance department personnel, Lin Chuyue finally identified the employee suspected of leaking information—Li Wei. He was a mid-level manager in the finance department, had regular contact with many external companies, and possessed a considerable amount of important company information. Most importantly, he had held several secret meetings with a senior executive of a competitor, and these meetings were not reported to the company's senior management.
Lin Chuyue knew it was time to make a decision. She didn't give herself much room for choice—for the company's future, she had to be decisive and ruthless.
She convened an emergency meeting with Gu Yanchuan and Zhang Hao.
“I have confirmed that Li Wei is one of the masterminds behind this,” Lin Chuyue said calmly. “He has been providing our competitors with internal company information. Moreover, the information he has involves some of the company’s major decisions, which could almost affect our strategic planning for the next few months.”
Gu Yanchuan frowned slightly, his tone calm: "If it is him, then we must find out his motives and the forces supporting him as soon as possible. Otherwise, a greater crisis may erupt at any time."
Zhang Hao nodded and added, "We have already obtained some of his transaction records, and we will continue to strengthen our monitoring of him to ensure that we can obtain key evidence."
Lin Chuyue pondered for a moment, then said firmly, "No matter who is supporting him, we must resolve this issue completely today. Zhang Hao, immediately arrange for people to find out all his sources of income and his connections with external forces. Gu Yanchuan, we need to be prepared to retaliate at any time."
Gu Yanchuan nodded slightly: "I understand."
The truth behind it
A few days later, Zhang Hao brought decisive evidence—Li Wei not only had close ties with competitors, but also had intricate connections with certain external investors. Furthermore, in some important financial decisions, he used his power to transfer some of the company's funds to external accounts.
Lin Chuyue knew that things were far more complicated than she had imagined. Although Li Wei's actions seemed to be driven by money, the hidden chain of interests behind him had long exceeded the scope of an individual. Everything he did seemed so meticulous and so planned.
“This is not a simple case of leaking secrets.” Lin Chuyue’s voice was heavy. “There must be a more powerful force manipulating things behind this.”
Gu Yanchuan took a deep breath: "Who do you think it is?"
Lin Chuyue's eyes sharpened: "I don't know, but I have a guess. Shen Fang may have played some role in it."
Gu Yanchuan frowned, a cold glint flashing in his eyes: "If it really is her, then we must be even more cautious in our next move."
Lin Chuyue nodded: "In any case, we can't wait any longer. Li Wei, we must resolve this immediately."
This long-simmering crisis has finally reached a critical juncture. Lin Chuyue knows that her battle with Gu Yanchuan has only just begun.