roccoschili Chapter 33 Key Clues
Chapter 33 Key Clues
After hanging up the phone, Lin Chuyue's hands trembled slightly, her heart filled with complex emotions. Shen Fang's words were not just a threat, but a profound warning, telling her that everything that was about to become even more dangerous. She took a deep breath, calmed herself, and her eyes grew even more determined. She knew it was time to take action.
That evening, Lin Chuyue sat on the sofa in Gu Yanchuan's apartment, a cup of coffee untouched before her. They hadn't met many times, but each conversation brought her an unprecedented sense of peace, as if the weight of the world could dissipate in that moment.
"Yanchuan, Shen Fang's trump card is becoming more and more obvious." Lin Chuyue looked out the window at the night, her voice calm but with a hint of tension. "I'm starting to feel that her ambitions go far beyond controlling the company."
Gu Yanchuan's eyes flickered slightly. After a long silence, he slowly spoke: "You're right. Her plan is far beyond what we can see. I've been monitoring her every move. Recently, she has made new contacts with overseas money laundering groups, and it seems that the flow of funds has changed."
Lin Chuyue's heart sank. She knew that Gu Yanchuan's words meant the situation was more complex than she had anticipated. If Shen Fang really had connections with these underground forces, then she wasn't just suppressing her within the company; she might be involved in a much wider conspiracy.
“I’ve found some clues,” Lin Chuyue said, her tone becoming calmer, “but it’s not enough. I need more information, more evidence.”
Gu Yanchuan stared at her, a complex emotion in his eyes: "You know, Shen Fang has immense power. She not only controls resources inside and outside the company, but also has deeper connections. I support you, but this path won't be easy."
"I know." Lin Chuyue nodded gently, her brows furrowing slightly. "I will be more careful. I won't let her hurt me again."
Gu Yanchuan's gaze softened. He slowly walked to her side, reached out and took her hand, his voice low and deep: "I've always been by your side, Chuyue."
Lin Chuyue's heart skipped a beat. She looked up at Gu Yanchuan, a complex emotion flickering in her eyes. Although they had never explicitly said anything to each other, she knew that Gu Yanchuan had always been silently supporting her. She took a deep breath, nodded gently, and grasped his outstretched hand.
"Thank you, Yanchuan," she whispered.
"If you need any help, just let me know." Gu Yanchuan's tone was gentle yet firm, as if he was willing to give everything for her.
A few days later, one morning, Lin Chuyue overheard a conversation at the company. It was a call between Wang Peng and someone outside the company. Lin Chuyue stood at a distance and listened quietly. She heard Wang Peng mention "President Shen's plan" and some seemingly unclear instructions.
A chill ran down her spine; she knew Wang Peng was no ordinary subordinate of Shen Fang. She immediately arranged a meeting with Wang Peng, determined to find out the truth for herself.
There was a gentle knock on the office door. Lin Chuyue glanced at the door and saw Wang Peng standing outside. She didn't say anything, but simply gestured for him to come in.
"President Lin, you wanted to see me?" Wang Peng's tone sounded a little nervous; he clearly hadn't expected Lin Chuyue to reach out to him.
"Have a seat," Lin Chuyue said, gesturing to the sofa. "Let's talk."
Wang Peng hesitated for a moment before finally sitting down. Lin Chuyue didn't rush to speak, but quietly stared at him until Wang Peng lowered his head somewhat awkwardly, before slowly saying, "I know you've been maintaining close contact with Shen Fang, even after she was suspended. Is there something you want to tell me?"
Wang Peng's eyes flickered, and he quickly lowered his head: "President Lin, I don't quite understand what you mean."
"You don't understand?" Lin Chuyue chuckled, her tone tinged with sarcasm. "Wang Peng, do you really think I can't see the relationship between you and Shen Fang? You've never truly been my subordinate. Although you've worked under Shen Fang for a long time, you know in your heart which side you're really on."
Wang Peng's expression changed slightly; he clearly hadn't expected Lin Chuyue to ask such a direct question. His hands clenched tightly together, trembling slightly: "President Lin, I... I didn't choose to stand on either side. I was just following President Shen's instructions."
"Follow her instructions?" Lin Chuyue sneered. "You're not unaware of the situation; you're just afraid. If Shen Fang really did something behind the scenes, you might become her victim instead of her right-hand woman."
Wang Peng's heart raced. He remained silent for a moment before finally raising his head, his eyes filled with pain and struggle: "President Lin, you're right, I am indeed afraid. I'm afraid of President Shen's power, afraid of her retaliation. She... she's already involved in some very complicated transactions, and I have no way of controlling them."
“Shen Fang’s deal is not something you can interfere with,” Lin Chuyue said in a low voice, her eyes deep. “But you can choose to stand on my side and make a choice that is in your best interest.”
Wang Peng paused for a moment, as if suddenly moved by something. He clenched his fist tightly, and finally nodded: "I will think it over, President Lin."
A few days later, Lin Chuyue finally obtained a crucial piece of information. It was from a shell company in Hong Kong, which appeared to have no business operations, yet had been frequently transferring funds in recent months. Using advanced financial auditing tools, she traced these fund flows and was astonished to discover that most of the funds were flowing to international money laundering groups, and behind these groups were the shadows of several business tycoons in China.
This message sent a jolt through Lin Chuyue. She realized that Shen Fang was not only making moves within the company, but she was also extending her reach into the broader international financial field, involving forces far more complex than she had imagined.
Lin Chuyue decided to organize the information immediately in preparation for meeting with Gu Yanchuan. Just as she was about to leave the office, she suddenly received a phone call.
"President Lin, you need to come over. The finance department has discovered a new anomaly." Li Gang's voice sounded very urgent on the other end of the phone.
"What's wrong?" Lin Chuyue asked immediately without pausing.
"It concerns some transfer records related to Shen Fang. We discovered that she appears to have been transferring a large sum of money while she was suspended. We need you to review the details yourself," Li Gang said urgently.
"Okay, I'll be right there." Lin Chuyue hung up the phone, quickly gathered her documents, and strode towards the finance department.
She knew that this undercurrent of power struggle had gradually entered a more complex phase. And she had to find her footing in this storm.