roccoschili Chapter 585 On the Brink of Crisis
Chapter 585 On the Brink of Crisis
As deep winter approaches, a continuous drizzle dampens the banks of the Huangpu River, making Shanghai's night increasingly gloomy. The "Cloud Meeting Room" at Lin's headquarters remains brightly lit, with four giant screens scrolling through the latest financial headlines and trending commentary. But behind the curtain, undercurrents surge, more treacherous than any public confrontation.
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I. Gu Jingzhou's return ignites a rift in trust.
In the early hours of the morning, Gu Yanchuan was working overtime in his office. His phone vibrated, and he opened a message—
"My father arrived in Shanghai early this morning and checked into the Grand Hyatt Hotel. Please contact him as soon as possible."
Gu Yanchuan's pupils contracted. Last night, he had made a firm decision deep in his heart: no matter how great the storm, he would stand shoulder to shoulder with Lin Chuyue. But his father's return meant that he had to face even deeper family forces.
He pressed the phone button, his voice trembling: "Dad, I...you're back?"
After a few seconds of silence on the phone, a hoarse but undeniable voice came through: "Come back and take a look. Consider it a chance for you—tell me, what exactly does Lin Chuyue want?"
Gu Yanchuan gripped his phone tightly, veins bulging on his forehead: "She's protecting the Lin family, not seeking personal gain!"
"Protecting the Lin family?" Gu Jingzhou chuckled. "Protecting her own public image, isn't it? Let me see just how much trouble you two have gotten into together."
This phone call was both a reunion of father and son and a prelude to a new round of power struggle.
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II. Lin Chuyue's Choice and Remobilization
As dawn broke, Lin Chuyue was already up and dressed. She received a text message forwarded by Gu Yanchuan, and her expression was complicated. Last night, she had considered letting Gu Jingzhou intervene in the rescue, but she also understood that if her father intervened, it would only trigger a greater internal family conflict.
She took a deep breath, locked her phone, and turned to Luo Zhen and Shen Yanyan, saying, "We need a stronger backing—tell Gu Yanchuan about this first, and let him deal with his father himself. We can no longer allow any family power to influence our decisions."
Luo Zhen nodded: "I have already spoken with the legal team. If Gu Jingzhou gets involved, every step must be made public. We can no longer play the 'family matter, family reputation' game."
Shen Yan frowned: "What do you mean by that? He is President Gu's father, we can't treat him like an outsider. If he really comes to the rescue, I can't stand idly by."
A hint of weariness flashed in Lin Chuyue's eyes: "I know you are all on my side, but at this moment I hope even more that the interests of the group come first. We must ensure that anyone who tries to interfere has nowhere to go."
Her tone was resolute, but it also sowed the seeds of a new crisis of trust.
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III. The night before the CSRC hearing
Meanwhile, the Securities and Futures Commission's hearing on the "Vision Fund" will be held in two days. Within those two days, all parties involved must submit a complete list of evidence and their statements.
Gu Yanchuan met with Li Feng, a senior securities consultant, outside the watch shop. Li Feng said in a deep voice, "Mr. Gu, I've reviewed Lin Yun's prepared materials, especially the accusations against you for participating in the 'underground voting.' The evidence is indeed quite glaring. Perhaps you should consider temporarily avoiding the limelight?"
Gu Yanchuan said angrily, "I have already cut off all the back-end systems, and the accusations have no factual basis! But with Gu Jingzhou's involvement, the proposal has become even more complicated."
Li Feng shook his head: "The China Securities Regulatory Commission won't interfere in family disputes. But in terms of public relations, your appearance together as father and son might alleviate the pressure from public opinion."
Gu Yanchuan looked at the lights in the night: "This is not acting. I don't want to use 'father-son relationship' to gain false trust."
Li Feng sighed: "In the business world, the 'father-son relationship' itself is capital."
During their heated exchange, Gu Yanchuan realized that this hearing was not just about the fund dispute, but would also expose the deepest rift between him and his father, and between him and Lin Chuyue.
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IV. Lin Yun's Scheme Escalates
Late at night, Lin Yun held the "Lin's Vision International Seminar" in Hong Kong, connecting with financial leaders from multiple countries. On the large screen, she displayed the latest financial report and fundraising progress: "We have secured US$500 million in our first round of financing and have completed the framework for refinancing in the Middle East. Next, we plan to invest in Lin's subsidiary, 'Yunyao Biotechnology,' to gain control of its technology backend."
Her gaze was cold and stern: "My goal is not revenge, but to seize the future. Funding and technology are everything."
After the meeting, she had a private meeting with representatives of the Cheng Yi Foundation. Cheng Yi frowned: "The noise from Hong Kong has subsided. If we can't gain a foothold at the Shanghai hearing, it's hard to guarantee that the 2 billion I raised won't be withdrawn."
Lin Yun chuckled: "Then let's force them to panic. I'll create a 'Gu Jingzhou's interference' incident at the hearing and see how he handles it."
Cheng Yi nodded: "Okay, we'll buy a few more shares of low-priced stock from your father, make a high-profile appearance at the hearing, and once the vote is held, the pass rate and the interpretation of the law will both be in our favor."
A glint of light flashed in Lin Yun's eyes: "Remember, the move must be made where you feint to the east while attacking in the west."
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V. The direct conflict between Luo Zhen and Shen Yan
The following afternoon, Lin Chuyue convened Luo Zhen and Shen Yan on the command center hotline to discuss response strategies. The hearing process scrolled across the large screen: main statements, cross-examination, public display of defense documents, collection of public hearing opinions…
Shen Yanyan looked at Luo Zhen: "You are in charge of legal support. First, prepare the plagiarism evidence for Lin Yun's technology contract. Otherwise, if public opinion leans towards technology plagiarism, we will be doomed."
Luo Zhen sneered: "I know, but I'm more worried that you might go astray at that hearing? Will you try to gain sympathy by playing the 'family protection' emotional card?"
Shen Yan was speechless: "Playing the emotional card? I just want the truth to speak for itself."
Luo Zhen snorted, "The truth? In this hearing, who can guarantee that the judge won't be influenced by public opinion? You should be prepared to expose the falsity of Lin Yun's 'Asia-Pacific Refinancing' document at any time. That's what the truth is."
The two remained locked in a standoff for a long time, and Lin Chuyue watched with alarm: "Don't forget, our biggest enemy is the combination of capital and power, not each other. If you keep arguing, you'll be sending a big gift to Lin Yun."
The atmosphere suddenly became tense, and the cracks in trust were revealed in the tension.
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VI. The Covert Operation at Midnight
Late at night, Lin Chuyue went to the monitoring room alone to check the real-time public opinion data. Suddenly, an alarm popped up on the large screen: "Suspected hacking intrusion—residual programs of the 'dark voting' system have been activated, and the IP address originated from Hong Kong."
She urgently urged her assistant, "Quickly locate the source of the attack! Find out who planted the backdoor!"
A few minutes later, the assistant trembled: "It was... a remote script deployed in advance by Lin Yun's team. Even Gu Jingzhou's hotel's external network was misused."
Lin Chuyue's face turned pale. She urgently dialed Gu Yanchuan's number: "Yanchuan, in Hong Kong... they are planning a second attack."
On the other end of the phone, Gu Yanchuan's voice was heavy with sorrow: "I know. But right now, you have to trust me—I have a plan to completely shut down the remaining backdoors."
Lin Chuyue gritted her teeth: "Fine, you make the arrangements. No one is allowed backstage until it's finished!"
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VII. A Game Within a Game: An Unexpected Betrayal
At 3 a.m., footsteps were heard outside the monitoring room. An assistant exclaimed, "Someone's here—Luo Zhen!"
Luo Zhen walked in with a complicated expression: "I'm here... I got an internal email about a 'secret alliance agreement' between Cheng Yi Fund and Chenxin Capital. If they lose the hearing, they will immediately switch to 'Lin Yun International Fund' and completely abandon the Shanghai market."
Lin Chuyue asked in disbelief, "How did you get this agreement?"
Luo Zhen said in a low voice, "Last night I told the other party that I would release the hearing materials for 'Vision' first, and Cheng Yi was so intimidated that he sent them to me on his own initiative."
Shen Yanyan and Gu Yanchuan stood up simultaneously, watching her with bated breath. Lin Chuyue frowned: "You saved us, but you also exposed yourself to greater risks."
Luo Zhen said calmly, "I have no other thoughts. The more distracted the enemy is, the more initiative we will have."
She turned and left, leaving behind a long, lingering silhouette.
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VIII. The Final Vow Before Dawn
Just before the dawn bells rang, Lin Chuyue, Gu Yanchuan, and Shen Yanyan stood on the headquarters rooftop, gazing at the gray-white sky.
Gu Yanchuan said in a low voice, "I have contacted my father and asked him not to interfere with the hearing. Otherwise, he will be targeted by the China Securities Regulatory Commission, which will only disrupt the situation."
Shen Yan nodded: "I also made an appointment with the Shen family lawyer to submit Li Ming's suspicious contract to the audit team."
Both expressed their opinions, but both revealed varying degrees of concern. Lin Chuyue looked up at them: "We have no way out at tomorrow's hearing. If even one of us falls, the entire Lin Group will be swallowed up by capital. No matter how deep the grudges of the past, tomorrow we must become each other's strongest shield."
As soon as they finished speaking, the wind howled around them, as if echoing their vow and announcing the arrival of a new round of covert warfare.
As night fell and the wind blew and clouds surged, they could not dispel the fear and determination in their hearts—the real life-or-death struggle was yet to come after dawn.
— End of Chapter —
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Preview:
1. At the China Securities Regulatory Commission hearing: Lin Yun and Lin Chuyue appeared together, engaging in a heated debate;
2. Gu Jingzhou's appearance: A complex web of father and son's schemes triggers a thorny public opinion storm;
3. Shen Yanyan and Luo Zhen's final choice: their identities exposed, their loyalty tested;
4. Sudden downpour: External media and public opinion become involved, a crucial moment that ultimately reverses the vote.