roccoschili Chapter 583 Lin Yun's Counterattack
Chapter 583 Lin Yun's Counterattack
The night was as dark as ink, and the lights in the Lin Group headquarters finally went out. The bustling extraordinary shareholders' meeting had come to an end, but a new storm was quietly brewing.
Lin Yun sat by the floor-to-ceiling window in her executive office, wearing a white silk blouse, her long hair cascading down her back. On her phone screen was the latest financial report, with the following clearly marked in red: "Project frozen; fund circulation rights transferred to consolidated account."
She smiled faintly, but her eyes were as cold as ice: "Lin Chuyue, you've won a battle on the surface. But you've put a knife to everyone's throat; who will be willing to accept that?"
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I. Lin Yun's conspiracy: Recruiting traitors
"What about Cheng Yi?" she asked without turning her head.
The assistant sitting to one side replied in a low voice, "He has contacted the remaining twelve fund entities, most of whom are willing to cooperate with the judicial review, but new guarantors are needed."
"Very good." Lin Yun's lips curled slightly as she slowly stood up. "Let them know that this is not Lin Chuyue's company alone, nor is it an era where she has the final say."
The assistant hesitated for a moment: "But... some of the middle managers inside are already quietly moving closer to Lin Chuyue. Especially the people in Luo Zhen's team."
Lin Yun scoffed lightly: "Loyalty is something that money can't buy."
She picked up her Chanel bag and strode out, her steps cold and confident. "Since she wants to play the game of capital compliance, then I'll show her what a legal war is."
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II. The Disagreement Between Gu Yanchuan and Shen Yan
The next morning, in Lin Chuyue's office.
Gu Yanchuan leaned against the window, his brows furrowed, clearly uneasy about the anonymous letter he had received the previous night.
The letter was brief, yet as sharp as a dagger:
"Vision Fund is joining forces with some existing shareholders to file for judicial review, and may formally submit a hearing application to the China Securities Regulatory Commission within a week. You know what that means."
After reading the letter, Shen Yanyan spoke more directly than Gu Yanchuan: "They want to use the hearing to delay the unfreezing of the frozen funds, reorganize the old forces, and then 'legally' pry control out of the merged account."
Lin Chuyue remained expressionless, only saying softly, "This is something I didn't expect."
Shen Yan smiled coldly and looked at her: "You were planning to drive them to a dead end from the very beginning?"
Lin Chuyue said calmly, "I'm just not giving them a chance to escape."
Gu Yanchuan shook his head: "You won too cleanly, which made everyone feel threatened. Including the neutral faction."
“If they can’t even distinguish right from wrong, then it means they’ve never truly stood on my side.” Lin Chuyue’s voice was like a thin layer of frost in winter.
Shen Yan suddenly said, "But have you ever thought about it—if someone is beside you, are also wavering?"
For a moment, the air froze.
Gu Yanchuan turned to look at Shen Yan: "Who are you implying?"
Shen Yan didn't speak, but slowly closed the file, leaving behind a meaningful sentence: "The truth will not always be hidden under tactics."
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III. Luo Zhen was won over
At the same time, Lin Yun met with Luo Zhen.
The meeting was arranged in a private art gallery, surrounded by serene ink paintings and water ripple decorations, as if isolated from all the noise.
Luo Zhen looked at Lin Yun without surprise: "It's really strange that you actually came to find me in person."
Lin Yun smiled faintly: "I came not because you are important, but because Lin Chuyue doesn't know how to cherish you."
“She’s more rational than you think,” Luo Zhen said expressionlessly. “What do you want to say? Just name your price.”
“I know you’ve done a lot for her, and she does rely on you. But—” Lin Yun slowly approached, “her victory was achieved because you helped her, not because she was truly capable of managing the situation.”
“You know very well that her success is due to Gu Yanchuan, Shen Xiyan, and you. But what about her now? She trusts less and less anyone, and even Shen Xiyan has become wary of her.”
"And you? You're still just her 'assistant,' a shadow standing behind her, someone she'll never trust."
Luo Zhen remained silent for a long while, then softly asked, "What exactly do you want me to do today?"
Lin Yun smiled and said, "If you leak the fund hearing materials to me in advance, I will arrange for someone to manipulate external public opinion and pressure. You just need to loosen your grip, and what she does next is no longer your concern."
She paused, then added, "In exchange, I can guarantee your position and shares for the next three years."
The air is silent.
A few seconds later, Luo Zhen slowly stood up: "Lin Yun, I can do you a small favor, but you must remember—I am not your person."
Lin Yun smiled: "Unfortunately, Lin Chuyue isn't one of yours either."
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IV. CSRC's advance investigation
Three days later, the Lin Group was suddenly raided by an investigation team from the China Securities Regulatory Commission.
"We have received a report regarding the large-scale fund mergers and acquisitions by the Lin Group in the past three months, which are suspected of procedural flaws and violations of fund review regulations. We now need to suspend operations of some accounts and proceed with the pre-hearing review process."
The document struck Lin Chuyue's desk like a bolt of lightning.
"Who is it?" she asked through gritted teeth.
Gu Yanchuan's expression was grim: "It was a joint application from three directors of Vision Fund. With the anonymous support of some neutral shareholders, the China Securities Regulatory Commission had no choice but to intervene in advance."
Lin Chuyue slammed her hand on the table: "They've combined some of my father's shares! They've launched a counterattack through legal channels!"
“This is Lin Yun’s method.” Shen Yanyan sneered. “She knows all too well that public power is the sharpest knife.”
“And you,” he looked at Lin Chuyue, “underestimated her from the very beginning.”
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V. Cracks Emerge Amidst the Crisis
The atmosphere in the meeting room was tense among Lin Chuyue, Gu Yanchuan, Shen Yanyan, and Luo Zhen.
"I don't believe that none of you knew beforehand," Lin Chuyue said, her tone unusually sharp.
Gu Yanchuan frowned: "You suspect us?"
“It’s not a matter of suspicion, it’s a matter of finding out exactly who’s behind this.” Lin Chuyue’s gaze was sharp. “Only a very few people have had access to the hearing materials and the data from the merged accounts.”
Luo Zhen didn't look at her, but said in a low voice, "You're right. But have you ever thought that if you really want to take control of the situation by yourself, then you have to be prepared that no one will take the fall for you?"
Lin Chuyue paused.
Shen Yan lowered his head and sneered: "This is the power you wanted, right? But you've even started to question the most basic trust."
Lin Chuyue opened her mouth, but said nothing.
At that moment, she realized that she was creating a situation that would isolate her.
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VI. Lin Zhengguo appears
Just as the situation was reaching a stalemate, Lin Zhengguo suddenly took the initiative to propose a meeting with Lin Chuyue.
The father-daughter meeting was held in the backyard of the old house, on a forest path lined with old ginkgo trees.
Lin Zhengguo had aged considerably, his hair now completely white, but his eyes still held a stubbornness. He looked at Lin Chuyue and sighed, "You've grown up, so ruthless that I hardly recognized you."
“You taught me,” Lin Chuyue replied calmly. “You taught me, through blood and fire, not to trust anyone.”
“You win.” Lin Zhengguo slowly sat down. “I am now a minority shareholder, and even my right to speak has to be conveyed through Cheng Yi.”
"Then why did you come to me?"
Lin Zhengguo paused for a moment: "I hope you will let the 'Jingqian Plan' go."
Lin Chuyue was taken aback: "That's the project you left for Lin Yun."
“She also has the surname Lin.” Lin Zhengguo’s voice was weary. “In this family… someone has to hold onto some kindness.”
Lin Chuyue sneered: "You didn't think of kindness back then, but now you're advising me to be merciful?"
"Chuyue, you look a lot like me now." Lin Zhengguo looked at her, a complex tenderness in his eyes. "But I regret it. What about you?"
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VII. The Turmoil on the Eve of the Decisive Battle
Lin Chuyue walked out of the old house, her face calm, but her heart was in turmoil.
The hearing date has been moved up to five days later, and Vision Fund and Lin Yun will jointly submit evidence in an attempt to cancel the merged account and even request that Lin Chuyue be suspended from her duties and handed over to the "Special Supervision Team" for management.
She looked at a message Luo Zhen sent in the group: "Lin Yun contacted me, but I didn't reveal the core data."
Lin Chuyue gripped her phone tightly, offering no response.
At this moment, Gu Yanchuan sent a message: "There's a secret meeting of the board's neutral faction at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. I'll go in your place—but remember, this battle isn't one you can win alone."
Shen Yan's voice message was even colder: "Do you want me to do that?"
After hearing this, Lin Chuyue slowly nodded: "Do it."
"She's crossed the line, so don't blame me for being impolite."
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Epilogue: Five Days to Go
That night, Lin Chuyue stood alone on the rooftop of the company building. The Shanghai night was filled with the lights of thousands of homes, but she felt as if she were standing on a deserted island.
"You have won a battle, but the war continues."
she whispered.
Lin Yun, on the other hand, stood on the rooftop of another building, gazing at the brightly lit Lin Group headquarters, and gently smiled.
"Now, the real game begins."
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End of this chapter
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Next chapter preview (Chapter 112)
1. The hearing officially begins, and Lin Chuyue faces a "suspension order from higher authorities";
2. Shen Yan secretly launched a countermeasure, completely exposing Lin Yun's hidden financial chain;
3. Luo Zhen's stance is wavering, and he is approaching the point of betrayal.
The situation has shifted dramatically; the line between trust and betrayal is incredibly thin. Who will hold the real power at the final hearing? Stay tuned.