I took a deep breath and gently placed the documents on the table. Lin Hai, my dear uncle, do you really think your schemes can go unnoticed? I narrowed my eyes, a glint of cold light flashing within them. I will make you understand the consequences of betraying the family. This game has only just begun.
I began secretly gathering evidence of Lin Hai colluding with competitors in the family business. From internal financial reports to external partnership agreements, no clue could be overlooked. I was like a cheetah, lurking in the shadows, patiently waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
The investigation proved to be more complicated than I had anticipated. Lin Hai was extremely cautious, leaving almost no direct traces of his dealings. I had to utilize every resource at my disposal, even hiring a private investigator to conduct discreet inquiries. Finally, my efforts bore fruit; I discovered that Zhao Tiancheng, the head of a rival family, was closely connected to Lin Hai.
Zhao Tiancheng was known in the business world for his ruthlessness. The Zhao Group he managed had always been the family's biggest competitor. If Lin Hai truly conspired with him, the consequences would be dire. A chill ran down my spine; this was not merely a business rivalry but a battle for the survival of our family.
Fortunately, I possessed Jade Pendant. This ancestral jade pendant was not only a precious antique but also held the ability to foresee the future. Holding it in my hand and closing my eyes, I felt its warmth enveloping me. With Jade Pendant's help, I was able to anticipate some of Zhao Tiancheng's business moves. I leveraged this foresight to execute a series of stock market operations, yielding substantial profits.
I did not use these profits for personal enjoyment; instead, I reinvested everything into strengthening the company. Simultaneously, I discreetly supported several small and medium-sized enterprises to counter Zhao Tiancheng and weaken his influence. I understood that only by becoming stronger could I secure an advantage in the upcoming struggle.
“President Lin, here is the secret ledger you requested.” The voice of our family lawyer, Bai Wei, pulled me back from my thoughts. She placed a thick ledger on my desk, her eyes behind her glasses sparkling with intelligence.
“Thank you for your hard work, Bai Wei.” I took the ledger with gratitude swelling in my heart. Bai Wei's professionalism and calm analysis had been immensely helpful. Together we studied the secret ledger, hoping to uncover more evidence of Lin Hai's collusion with Zhao Tiancheng.
Bai Wei sat across from me, her slender fingers flipping through the pages of the ledger, her brow furrowed in concentration. The confidence and competence she exuded deeply attracted me. I realized that during our collaboration, I had developed special feelings for her. From her occasional glances in my direction, it seemed she felt some affection for me as well. Yet we both tacitly buried these feelings deep within us; now was not the time for romance—the family's crisis had yet to be resolved, and we needed to navigate through this storm first.
“President Lin, look here…” Bai Wei pointed at an anomaly in the ledger with a hint of excitement in her voice. Following her finger, my heart raced. This was precisely the key evidence we had been desperately searching for!
I immediately devised a plan to expose Lin Hai and Zhao Tiancheng's conspiracy at the family meeting. I began reaching out to some upright elders within the family to garner their support. I knew this struggle would be incredibly challenging, but I had to take a leap of faith.
However, it seemed Lin Hai had sensed my actions. He began tightening his surveillance and oppression against me; my situation became increasingly perilous. An unprecedented pressure weighed down on me like a mountain, making it hard to breathe. But I could not falter; I had to persevere—for the sake of my family and myself. I understood that the darkest hour comes before dawn, but I believed that as long as I persisted, victory would eventually shine upon me.
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