Dai Shiya looked at the approaching convoy in the distance, and her doubts grew.
The rolling yellow sand was like a soil dragon, rushing towards her with its fangs and claws, bringing a sense of oppression.
She subconsciously clenched the business card in her hand, and the smooth paper brought a hint of coldness to the touch, just like her mood at the moment.
"Let's go and take a look." Dai Shiya said to Wei Qing, with a hint of subtle tension in her tone.
She walked towards the group of men in black with steady steps, and the sound of her high heels hitting the ground was particularly clear in the silent factory.
The leading man took off his sunglasses, revealing a sharp face with a hint of smile at the corner of his mouth.
He was tall, with a well-dressed suit, and his every move exuded the aura of a superior.
After handing over the business card, the man did not say much, but just stood there quietly, his deep eyes as sharp as an eagle, as if he could see through everything.
Dai Shiya felt an invisible pressure, as if she was in a foggy forest, full of dangers.
The news spread quickly throughout the Dai family as if it had wings.
Family members gathered in the conference room upon hearing the news. The atmosphere was so tense that it seemed like a fully drawn bowstring that could break at any time.
"Aid? I think they are here to take advantage of the situation!" An elder of the Dai family slammed the table heavily, and the wooden tabletop made a muffled sound, shaking the water in the teacup.
"At what time is it now? Who dares to interfere in the affairs of our Dai family!" Another family member spoke sharply, with a face full of suspicion and dissatisfaction.
Doubts and objections came one after another, surging towards Dai Shiya like a tide, almost suffocating her.
She looked around, and the familiar faces were now full of hostility, as if she was their enemy, not the controller of the family.
The air in the conference room was stagnant and dull, and it was suffocating.
Dai Shiya took a deep breath, tried to stay calm, and slowly said: "Everyone..."
"Dear elders, I know that you have many questions in your heart now, and you are full of distrust of this sudden aid force. I understand your feelings. After all, it is related to the future of the Dai family, and it is reasonable to be cautious." Dai Shiya's voice was clear and firm, flowing like a mountain stream, injecting a touch of coolness into the noisy conference room.
"I don't force you to accept them immediately. I plan to contact them in person first, understand their true intentions, and then make a decision."
As soon as these words came out, the conference room suddenly became quiet.
Everyone looked at each other, as if they didn't expect Dai Shiya to respond in this way.
The originally tense atmosphere also eased a lot, replaced by doubts and curiosity.
Some people whispered, some whispered, and others stared at Dai Shiya, trying to see something from her face.
Dai Shiya smiled slightly, turned around and left the conference room.
The sound of high heels hitting the ground gradually faded away, leaving behind a buzz of discussion.
Arriving at the agreed location, Dai Shiya met the leading man again.
He was still dressed in a suit and had an extraordinary demeanor, but the arc of his mouth seemed to be a little deeper.
Behind the man were several bodyguards in black, each with a serious expression and alert eyes, as if ready to deal with emergencies at any time.
After both parties sat down, the man spoke first, with a polite tone but still strong.
"Miss Dai, we came here this time to..." He talked freely, describing the bright prospects of cooperation, and promised to provide various resources and support to help the Dai family overcome difficulties and rise again.
Dai Shiya listened quietly, keeping a polite smile on her face, but always keeping alert in her heart.
She keenly caught some loopholes in the man's words, as well as the greed that flashed in the eyes of a bodyguard behind him.
It was the look of a hunter when he saw his prey, full of aggression and possessiveness.
The originally relaxed atmosphere suddenly became tense.
Dai Shiya calmly reached into her bag, and her fingertips gently touched a small recorder.
She knew that this seemingly friendly meeting was actually a game, and if she was not careful, she would fall into the other party's trap.
"Your proposal is indeed very attractive," Dai Shiya said slowly, her tone calm and composed, "But I have another question." She paused and turned her eyes to the bodyguard with a flickering look in his eyes, "Sir, you seem to be very interested in our Dai family's collection?"
The bodyguard who was named changed his face slightly, and subconsciously took a half step back, but bumped into another bodyguard behind him, making a slight sound.
His eyes flickered, and he stammered, "Ms. Dai, you misunderstood, I... I didn't..."
"Really?" Dai Shiya looked at him with a smile, with a hint of sarcasm in her tone, "I heard that you are quite knowledgeable about antique calligraphy and paintings, especially the "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" in our Dai family's collection.
The bodyguard's face became even uglier, and fine beads of sweat oozed from his forehead, reflecting a greasy luster under the light.
"I... I just heard about it, not..."
"Heard about it?" Dai Shiya interrupted him, her tone suddenly became sharp, "As far as I know, you not only 'heard about it', but also contacted several antique dealers privately to inquire about the value of this painting, and even..." She paused deliberately, her eyes swept across everyone present like a knife, "and tried to find a buyer."
The air solidified instantly, and the atmosphere was so tense that it was suffocating.
The man in the lead had a gloomy face, and he coughed hard to try to break the awkward situation.
"Miss Dai, I think you must have misunderstood. My men would never do such a thing."
"Misunderstanding?" Wei Qing spoke coldly, with a hint of disdain in her tone, "I'm afraid it's not a misunderstanding? We have solid evidence." She patted the back of Dai Shiya's hand and gave her an encouraging look.
This subtle action made Dai Shiya feel a warm current in her heart, as if she saw a ray of light in the darkness.
Dai Shiya looked at Wei Qing gratefully, then turned to look at the leading man, and said firmly and forcefully: "I advise you not to try to cover it up anymore. I already know your purpose very well."
"You..." The man stood up suddenly, glared at Dai Shiya, and said with gritted teeth, "You are slandering us!"
"Slander?" Dai Shiya looked at him fearlessly, with a confident light flashing in her eyes, "Whether it is slander or not, we will soon know." She took out a USB flash drive from her bag and gently placed it on the table, "Inside, there is everything you want." The USB flash drive lay quietly on the table, and the metal shell reflected the cold light, just like Dai Shiya's eyes at the moment.
The man's face was livid, and the veins on his forehead bulged. He stared at the USB flash drive, as if it was a deadly poison.
The bodyguards behind him were also silent, not daring to breathe, for fear that making a sound would bring disaster.
"There is not only evidence of your men contacting antique dealers privately, but also a detailed plan for your operation." Dai Shiya's voice was crisp and powerful, and every word hit the man's heart like a heavy hammer.
"I think you should be very clear about what kind of impact these things will have on you once they are exposed."
The man took a deep breath and tried to control his inner anger. He underestimated the wisdom and courage of this young woman, and overestimated his own ability.
He originally thought that he could easily control the situation with his identity and strength, but he didn't expect to fall into the hands of this seemingly weak woman.
"Miss Dai, you are very smart." The man said in a low tone, with a hint of helplessness and admiration, "I admit that our operation was indeed a bit too hasty this time."
Dai Shiya smiled slightly and did not respond.
She knew that she had already won the upper hand in this game.
She picked up the USB drive and fiddled with it gently, with a confident light flashing in her eyes.
"I hope that our future cooperation can be based on sincerity and mutual trust."
The man was silent for a moment, then nodded slowly.
"Ms. Dai, don't worry. We will definitely re-evaluate the cooperation plan to ensure that it is in the interests of both parties."
Dai Shiya nodded with satisfaction. The tense atmosphere around her gradually dissipated, replaced by a serious and thoughtful atmosphere.
The change in the man's attitude made Dai Shiya realize that she had successfully made the aid forces re-examine the possibility of cooperation, and also gave the Dai family a greater voice at the negotiation table.
At this moment, Dai Shiya's mobile phone vibrated.
She opened it and saw an anonymous text message: "Your actions have attracted their attention. Be careful." At the end of the text message, there was a strange symbol.
Dai Shiya's face changed, and an ominous premonition came to her mind.
She looked up and looked out the window. Night fell, and darkness enveloped the earth, like a huge monster, opening its bloody mouth, ready to devour everything.
Wei Qing looked at Dai Shiya worriedly and asked softly, "What's wrong?" Dai Shiya clenched her mobile phone and whispered, "They are going to take action..."