The sinister voice on the other end of the phone, cold and venomous like an ice-cold snake, instantly froze the previously cheerful atmosphere in the office.
Bai Yan's smile froze on her face, her fingertips gripping the phone so tightly that they turned white, as though she were trying to crush the source of this evil once and for all.
Liang Yu, sensitive to Bai Yan's unusual reaction, raised an eyebrow and a trace of concern flashed in his eyes. "What's wrong, Yan Yan?"
Bai Yan didn't respond immediately. She just shook her head slightly, her eyes gleaming with a cold sharpness, as if thousands of words were stuck in her throat, but none could escape.
It seemed that the mastermind behind it all was not ready to let go so easily.
From that day on, Bai Yan and Liang Yu seemed to have entered "invisible mode." By day, they worked as usual, but behind the scenes, the two began to cooperate closely, setting up a battle without gunfire. They began a secret investigation, starting with that anonymous call, following the trail, leaving no detail unchecked.
Soon, they zeroed in on one person: the company's most shrewd and calculating figure—Director Liu.
On the surface, Liu was always smiling, but behind the scenes, he was a treacherous, ruthless character. No one—be it employees or business partners—could ever truly see through his heart.
The entire company was enveloped in a mysterious, tense atmosphere. Everyone noticed that the CEO and Bai Yan had been acting a little strangely lately, secretive, as if they were planning something big. Yet no one knew what they were truly up to.
Just as Bai Yan and Liang Yu were investigating in the shadows, Director Liu suddenly made his move.
He set up a dinner meeting, smiling warmly as he invited Bai Yan and Liang Yu to dine with him.
"Heh, a banquet with ulterior motives?" Liang Yu smirked, a hint of amusement in his eyes.
"Let's go. Let's see what this old fox is up to," Bai Yan's eyes narrowed sharply, and her lips curled into a cold smile.
At the dinner table, Liu, usually scheming and sinister, was unexpectedly friendly. He asked about their well-being, greeted them with warmth, even more than usual, making the whole atmosphere strangely uncomfortable. Though Liang Yu and Bai Yan kept up the appearance of friendly conversation, their hearts were already on high alert. This old man's acting skills were so good, he should have won an Oscar.
"Ah, the company's situation has been tough lately. I heard someone has been trying to sabotage things behind the scenes?" Liu said casually, his gaze fixed firmly on Bai Yan and Liang Yu.
Liang Yu raised an eyebrow and feigned surprise. "Really? I haven't heard about it."
Liu laughed softly. "Young people, some things shouldn't be pursued too obsessively. It could bring trouble."
"Oh? Are you threatening me?" Liang Yu's eyes turned cold, his voice sharpening.
"Of course not. I'm just giving a friendly reminder." Liu's smile became even warmer, but his eyes flashed with a ruthless gleam.
Bai Yan silently observed Liu's every movement. The air seemed to freeze for a moment, the tension palpable.
Liang Yu wasn't about to back down, confronting Liu head-on, while Bai Yan stood silently beside him, her eyes filled with unwavering support. She exuded a silent power, one that no one could ignore.
"Director Liu, I just want to say, 'Heaven's net is vast and wide, but nothing escapes it,'" Liang Yu sneered, his tone laced with challenge and threat.
Liu's smile immediately stiffened. He slowly put down his chopsticks, his eyes locking onto them like an eagle's, sharp and piercing. "Young man, some things you shouldn't be too curious about."
"Oh? Is that so?" Bai Yan's lips curled into a smile, a knowing glint in her eyes.
She took out her phone, quickly opened a file, and handed it to Liang Yu.
Liang Yu took the file, scanned through it quickly, and couldn't help but smile coldly.
The file contained clear and irrefutable evidence of Liu's years of embezzlement and bribery within the company, every transaction laid out in detail, impossible to deny.
"Director Liu, what else do you have to say?" Liang Yu slammed the file down in front of Liu, his tone icy, like an executioner delivering judgment.
Liu's face drained of color, his hands trembling as he picked up the file, his eyes dazed, as if he couldn't believe what he was seeing.
The elaborate plot he had spent years constructing had been exposed.
"This... this can't be!" Liu's voice shook, sweat beading on his forehead.
"Can't it?" Bai Yan sneered, her tone full of disdain. "Director Liu, do you really think you could hide your filthy deeds from the heavens?"
The atmosphere in the restaurant froze. The other directors looked on in shock as they realized the truth. They hadn't imagined that the seemingly kind and gentle Liu was actually involved in such despicable activities behind the scenes.
"Director Liu, do you have anything to explain?" one of the directors stood up, his voice stern and accusing.
Liu opened his mouth but could say nothing. His attempts at defense were utterly futile in the face of the mountain of evidence.
"I... I..." Liu stuttered, his eyes darting around. He knew he was finished.
The other directors were unanimous in their condemnation, insisting that Liu be expelled from the company.
Liu wanted to resist, but with the other directors so resolute, his final struggle proved useless.
His conspiracy was completely shattered, and he was left in ruin, losing his position and credibility in the company forever.
When the truth reached the company's employees, they all expressed their gratitude and admiration for Bai Yan and Liang Yu. They had exposed the corruption and protected the company, upholding justice.
Bai Yan and Liang Yu stood side by side, sharing a smile. After all the turmoil they'd endured, their bond had only grown deeper, more unbreakable.
"Yan Yan, let's go on a trip," Liang Yu said gently, his eyes full of affection.
"Sure!" Bai Yan smiled sweetly, snuggling into his embrace, her eyes radiating warmth.
Sunlight bathed them, the warm atmosphere surrounding them. Hand in hand, they walked toward the horizon, their figures gradually disappearing into the setting sun…
"Wait…" Bai Yan suddenly stopped in her tracks, turning back to look at the company building with a hint of helplessness in her eyes. "There's still so much work to do…"