Nirvana Heiress: Reborn and Returning to Stir Up a Storm

Chapter 185 Hidden Currents

The next day, Lin Chuyue arrived at the company early. As soon as she entered the office, Li Gang walked in with a new financial report.

"President Lin, this is the revised budget plan as requested yesterday." Li Gang handed over the document, his tone cautious. "We have reset the risk reserve fund and optimized the cost control plan."

Lin Chuyue took the document, quickly glanced through it, and then lowered her eyes slightly: "Well done, but this part..." She pointed to one of the market expansion expenditures, "This budget could be more detailed to avoid wasting resources."

Li Gang nodded and immediately took notes: "I'll have the team make further detailed adjustments right away."

Lin Chuyue nodded slightly and continued to read the report, but her thoughts were gradually drawn away by President Zhao's words. She knew that Shen Fang's failure was only temporary, and President Zhao would not give up easily; he would definitely take action next.

After a moment's thought, she closed the file and said in a deep voice, "Li Gang, strengthen financial audits during this period, especially the flow of large sums of money. Any suspicious changes must be reported to me immediately."

Upon hearing this, Li Gang's expression hardened: "Understood, I will keep a close eye on it."

Lin Chuyue tapped her fingertips lightly on the table, her gaze deep: "Also, all the supplier contracts we have recently signed need to be reviewed again."

Li Gang immediately realized the seriousness of the problem and readily agreed: "I'll arrange it right away."

Unexpected customers

In the afternoon, a new business partner met with Lin Chuyue to discuss cooperation. The meeting was arranged in the VIP conference room on the top floor of the company.

When Lin Chuyue pushed open the conference room door, she was greeted by someone she never expected—President Zhao.

He sat on one side of the conference table, looking relaxed, with his usual smile on his face: "Ms. Lin, we meet again."

Lin Chuyue's expression darkened slightly as she walked into the conference room, sat down opposite someone, and asked in a cold tone, "Is President Zhao here to discuss cooperation, or does he have other motives?"

Mr. Zhao chuckled and casually tapped the table with his long fingers: "Of course it's a collaboration. Our company needs new partners for our overseas supply chain, and Ms. Lin's company is a good choice."

Lin Chuyue looked at him calmly and said in a composed tone, "Our company has always been cautious, and the selection of partners requires strict review."

Mr. Zhao smiled slightly: "I understand, Miss Lin can take her time to consider it, but—" He suddenly looked at Lin Chuyue meaningfully, with a hint of aggression in his eyes, "The business world is like a battlefield, and opportunities are fleeting, Miss Lin should not miss them."

Lin Chuyue felt a chill in her heart. President Zhao's attitude seemed gentle, but in fact, it concealed a threat.

She smiled slightly and said calmly, "Opportunities are indeed important, but prudence is even more important."

Mr. Zhao narrowed his eyes and said slowly, "I hope Miss Lin won't regret it later."

After the meeting, Lin Chuyue stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at the city skyline, her sense of crisis growing stronger.

She understood that Mr. Zhao's initiative to show goodwill this time was definitely not just a simple business cooperation; perhaps this was his first step in making Shen Fang's comeback.

Li Zhanchuan's warning

As evening fell, Li Zhanchuan picked up Lin Chuyue from downstairs at the company. A low-key yet expensive black Maybach slowly drove into a high-end restaurant in the city center.

The restaurant was dimly lit. The two sat by the window, facing each other in silence for a moment, before Li Zhanchuan spoke first, his voice low: "I heard that President Zhao came to see you?"

Lin Chuyue nodded slightly, her gaze calm: "Yes, he came to discuss cooperation, but I don't think he came just for the cooperation."

Li Zhanchuan snorted coldly, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes: "He has never been a simple person. Shen Fang was able to run rampant in the company because of his power. Now that Shen Fang has been defeated, he will naturally not sit idly by."

Lin Chuyue pursed her lips and said softly, "That's why I didn't refuse directly. I stalled for time to see what he was up to."

Li Zhanchuan stared at her, his tone firm: "Be careful, President Zhao has very complex resources, not just in the business world."

Lin Chuyue's heart skipped a beat, realizing the deeper meaning in Li Zhanchuan's words, and she frowned slightly: "What do you mean?"

Li Zhanchuan frowned and said in a low voice, "There are quite a few underground forces behind President Zhao. We cannot take this lightly."

Lin Chuyue unconsciously stirred her coffee cup, her gaze calm: "I understand, I will be more cautious."

Li Zhanchuan's gaze softened, and his tone became gentler: "No matter what happens, I'll be there for you."

Lin Chuyue smiled slightly, a warm feeling welling up in her heart, and nodded gently: "Okay."

After dinner, Li Zhanchuan personally drove her back to her apartment. Just as she was about to get out of the car, he suddenly whispered, "If there are any problems, tell me immediately. Don't try to handle it all by yourself."

Lin Chuyue turned to look at him, her gaze gentle yet firm: "Don't worry, I won't be foolish enough to fight this battle alone."

Li Zhanchuan's lips curled slightly as he watched her walk into the apartment, but a thoughtful look flashed in his eyes—the appearance of President Zhao foreshadowed the beginning of a new contest, and he would not let Lin Chuyue face it alone.

(To be continued)