Feng Yan sat quietly at a cozy café table, her fingers lightly drumming the edge of her teacup as she waited. The quiet murmur of conversations filled the air, but her thoughts were elsewhere, focused on the meeting ahead. The scent of freshly brewed coffee lingered around her, but it did little to ease her tension. Soon, Lu Sicheng arrived, walking in with his usual calm demeanor. He slid into the seat opposite her, offering a polite nod before they exchanged formal pleasantries.
"Thank you for meeting me, Miss Feng," Lu Sicheng said, placing a sleek leather folder on the table. "There's much to discuss regarding the company affairs and recent profits."
Feng Yan smiled faintly, nodding for him to continue. Lu Sicheng opened the folder, revealing a series of financial reports and projections.
"As you predicted, our construction business and subsidiaries are seeing tremendous growth," he began. "We've achieved an 80% increase in profits over the last quarter alone, thanks to some strategic moves. I think it's time we consider expanding into new sectors."
Feng Yan listened intently, her mind already working on the next steps. "We should diversify," she said thoughtfully. "I've been thinking about future investments, particularly in the pharmaceutical and beauty industries."
Lu Sicheng raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Pharmaceuticals and beauty?"
"Yes," Feng Yan replied, her tone calm but purposeful. "I have access to some unique formulas—recipes for beauty creams, scar-removing ointments, and methods to refine medicinal pills for health. These are not ordinary products. They're enhanced with ancient knowledge, and if developed correctly, they could revolutionize the market."
Lu Sicheng leaned back, impressed. "That sounds like a lucrative venture. With your expertise and connections, I believe we could dominate those industries. I'll have our R&D team look into it immediately."
As they concluded the discussion on business, the conversation took a darker turn. Lu Sicheng's expression grew serious as he shifted to the topic that had been weighing on his mind.
"There's something else," he said, lowering his voice. "I've gathered evidence—solid proof—against Bai Lian, Bai Shuang's brother. His crimes run deep, Miss Feng. Not only has he been involved in financial fraud, but what shocked me the most is his role in destroying the lives of several young girls."
Feng Yan's eyes narrowed slightly, her demeanor hardening. "What do you mean?"
Lu Sicheng sighed, leaning forward as if to shield their conversation from prying ears. "Bai Lian has been using his position to blackmail wealthy families. He's taken compromising photos of their daughters, some of whom are prominent figures in elite social circles. He's forced these families to compromise, using their daughters as leverage."
Feng Yan's heart clenched, a deep anger rising within her. She remained calm, but the chill in her gaze was unmistakable. "And Bai Shuang?" she asked. "Did she know?"
"Unfortunately, yes," Lu Sicheng said bitterly. "She's been complicit in this. While she hasn't directly participated, she's used her brother's crimes to further her own ambitions. It's sickening, really."
The air between them grew tense, filled with the weight of what had been revealed. Feng Yan's thoughts swirled, but her resolve was unshaken. She couldn't let this go on. Innocent lives had been ruined, and justice needed to be served.
"Do we have everything we need to take them down?" Feng Yan asked, her voice steady but sharp.
Lu Sicheng nodded. "I've gathered enough evidence to not only destroy Bai Lian's company but also to push him into bankruptcy. He won't be able to recover from this. However, we need to be careful about how we proceed. Bai Lian is looking for any opportunity to strike back, and we can't give him that chance."
Feng Yan's eyes darkened, her mind racing through possibilities. "Send the evidence to the families of those girls and to the police—anonymously. They deserve to know the truth, and Bai Lian must face justice."
Lu Sicheng regarded her with admiration, nodding in agreement. "I'll handle it. This will send shockwaves through the business world, but it's the right thing to do."
Feng Yan stood up, her decision made. "It's not about just destroying him, Lu Sicheng. It's about giving those girls and their families their dignity back. Bai Lian's reign of terror ends now."
As Lu Sicheng gathered his papers and stood to leave, he couldn't help but feel a sense of awe. Feng Yan was a force to be reckoned with—calm, strategic, but ruthless when it came to protecting the innocent. She was a woman with power not just in her hands, but in her heart.
Watching her walk away, Lu Sicheng knew that underestimating her had been his first mistake. Now, he realized she was more than just his boss—she was a catalyst for change, one who wouldn't stop until the world around her transformed.