freenovelworld Chapter 186: Undercurrent of Crisis
Chapter 186: Undercurrent of Crisis
The next morning, Lin Chuyue arrived at the company early. She had just sat down when her assistant, Zhang Qian, rushed into the office with a worried look on her face: "President Lin, the finance department has just discovered a suspicious transfer of funds."
Lin Chuyue's expression changed slightly as she took the document and examined it carefully. The report showed that late last night, a sum of money originally intended for marketing purposes was quietly transferred to an overseas account, and the company behind this account had close ties with President Zhao.
"When did this happen?" Lin Chuyue asked calmly, but her eyes had already turned sharp.
Zhang Qian quickly replied, "Around three in the morning, although the amount was not large, the method was very covert. If the finance department hadn't checked it multiple times, we probably wouldn't have noticed it at all."
Lin Chuyue tapped her fingers lightly on the table, instantly understanding. President Zhao had already begun to act; he wasn't in a hurry for a direct confrontation, but rather using probing gestures to observe her reaction.
She slowly closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and said, "Freeze this fund immediately and contact the legal department to prepare a formal investigation notice."
Zhang Qian nodded and was about to leave when Lin Chuyue suddenly added, "Also, have Li Gang come over in person."
Internal crisis
Less than ten minutes later, Li Gang rushed over, his expression slightly grave: "President Lin, I've already heard about the funding issue from Zhang Qian. I'm planning to investigate further to see if there's an insider assisting in the operation."
Lin Chuyue looked up at him, her tone calm yet sharp: "Very good, especially the finance department. A comprehensive review should be conducted soon, with a focus on investigating employees who have had close contact with Shen Fang or General Manager Zhao."
Li Gang nodded, a hint of apprehension in his eyes: "President Lin, President Zhao probably won't let this go easily this time. His plans are always far-reaching. Should we strengthen internal monitoring of other departments?"
Lin Chuyue nodded slightly: "You're right, especially the marketing and purchasing departments. They are always the departments with the most cash flow. Any abnormal situation should be reported immediately."
Just as Li Gang was about to leave, he hesitated for a moment and whispered, "There's something else... I heard that Wang Peng from the marketing department has been behaving strangely lately, often contacting unidentified people in private."
Lin Chuyue's gaze darkened. Wang Peng... she was all too familiar with that name.
Wang Peng was Shen Fang's former subordinate. Although he had always behaved in a proper and respectful manner after Shen Fang's defeat, and even took the initiative to make overtures on several occasions, Lin Chuyue never fully trusted him.
"Have someone keep a close eye on him, but don't alert him." Lin Chuyue's voice was calm yet sharp. "Also, pay attention to his financial transactions and see if he's covering for someone."
Li Gang nodded solemnly: "Understood."
Gu Yanchuan's reminder
In the afternoon, Lin Chuyue was in her office processing a new round of contract reviews when her phone suddenly rang. It was Gu Yanchuan calling.
"What's up?" she answered the phone, her tone indifferent.
Gu Yanchuan chuckled on the other end of the phone, his voice gentle yet tinged with a hint of teasing: "Have you run into some trouble again lately?"
Lin Chuyue was slightly taken aback, then calmly asked, "What did you hear?"
Gu Yanchuan sighed softly: "The news of President Zhao's appearance at your company has already spread. He's been making frequent moves overseas lately, and it seems he's raised some funds and wants to make a comeback. You'd better be careful."
Lin Chuyue snorted lightly, her gaze turning slightly cold: "Does he think I'm an easy target? However, I'd like to see what other tricks he has up his sleeve."
Gu Yanchuan's tone became more serious: "No matter what, you need to be more careful. Although Shen Fang has been temporarily kicked out, her methods are never simple. This time, she will definitely be more secretive than before."
Lin Chuyue's fingers slowly traced the document as she said in a deep voice, "I know, don't worry."
Gu Yanchuan was silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled: "By the way, how about we have dinner together tonight? We can talk about the company's new collaborative project."
Lin Chuyue thought for a moment, then smiled and declined, "Let's do it another day. I've been too busy lately and I'm not in the mood."
Gu Yanchuan seemed to have expected this answer and said helplessly, "Alright, but remember, feel free to contact me if you need anything."
After hanging up the phone, Lin Chuyue leaned back in her chair, her gaze grave. President Zhao's scheme had come to light, and she had to proceed with extreme caution.
Late-night decision
At night, Lin Chuyue was working overtime at the company. The lights in the entire building had gradually been turned off, but her office was still lit.
Suddenly, an anonymous email popped up on the computer screen with a simple and direct title: "Do you want to know the truth?"
Lin Chuyue narrowed her eyes, clicked to open, and the email content was very brief:
“Wang Peng is not what you think. There are more dangerous people around you.”
She was shocked and immediately checked the company's surveillance system. Sure enough, she found that Wang Peng had a brief conversation with a strange man in the underground parking lot that afternoon, and the man's figure was extremely similar to that of a trusted confidant of President Zhao.
Lin Chuyue took a deep breath, clasped her hands together, and made a decision in her heart—Wang Peng must be dealt with as soon as possible.
In the office late at night, neon lights flashed outside the window, but her gaze was as cold as winter.
(To be continued)