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Chapter 218 Looks Good
Lin Yue's work gradually returned to normal, but she was still unhappy about the rumors. She knew that someone must be deliberately targeting her behind these rumors, but she could not find direct evidence. She could only remain calm and devote all her energy to her work.
Meanwhile, Li Hao's investigation continued unabated. He secretly investigated Gu Yao's actions, uncovering not only solid evidence of her rumor-mongering but also her interactions with a senior executive at Lin Yue's company. This discovery made him realize that Gu Yao's motives were far more complex than he had imagined.
Not long after, Lin Yue and Li Hao met again at a cross-departmental meeting. The atmosphere in the meeting room was as calm and subdued as ever. Lin Yue sat in the front row, flipping through documents, seemingly oblivious to Li Hao's presence. Li Hao, on the other hand, would periodically glance at her, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
Halfway through the meeting, Lin Yue proposed a new implementation plan, but it was questioned by a senior executive within the company.
"Mr. Lin, although this plan looks good, is it really feasible during implementation? The risk assessment does not seem to fully cover the details." The executive spoke in a bad tone, with a hint of hostility in his eyes.
Lin Yue remained calm and composed, "Our team has conducted a detailed risk analysis of the plan, and all implementation details have been repeatedly verified. If you have any specific questions, please raise them and we will further improve them."
The executive sneered, his tone provocative: "Mr. Lin's team is of course excellent, I just hope that this excellence will not be affected by certain external factors."
The "external factors" in this sentence obviously had a hidden meaning, and the atmosphere in the conference room suddenly became subtle.
Li Hao, sitting nearby, frowned upon hearing this. He sensed the executive's hostility, likely instigated by Gu Yao. He wanted to speak up for Lin Yue, but seeing her calm expression, he chose to remain silent. He knew Lin Yue wouldn't want him to interfere.
Lin Yue glanced at the executive coldly, his tone remaining calm. "The purpose of this proposal is very clear: to ensure the success of the project. If you have other ideas, you are welcome to offer constructive suggestions. However, if you simply question my ability, please provide evidence."
Her words were so powerful that silence fell over the meeting room.
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After the meeting, Li Hao found the executive alone and tried to find out the connection between him and Gu Yao.
"Mr. Zhang, I heard that you have been very close to Miss Gu Yao recently. I wonder if her views on this project have also affected your judgment?" Li Hao's tone was calm, but his eyes were sharp.
Mr. Zhang was slightly taken aback, then smiled to hide his mistake: "Mr. Li, you're joking. Ms. Gu Yao and I are just friends. We only chat about projects occasionally."
Li Hao sneered, his tone carrying a warning: "I hope so. I know you are very capable, but if someone uses you to sabotage the project, I will not stand idly by."
Mr. Zhang's face turned ugly, but he didn't say much and just left in a hurry.
Li Hao watched Mr. Zhang leave with a growing sense of alarm. He knew Gu Yao's ambition wasn't just to target Lin Yue, but to use her tactics to shake the foundation of the entire partnership.
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That night, Li Hao called Lin Yue. This was the first time he had contacted her since they started working together.
After the call was connected, Lin Yue's voice came coldly: "Mr. Li, what's the matter?"
Li Hao was silent for a moment, then whispered, "Lin Yue, I want to tell you that the recent events are very likely related to Gu Yao. I have some evidence and can help you deal with it."
There was silence on the other end of the phone for a long time before Lin Yue said calmly, "Thank you for your kindness, but I can handle it myself."
Li Hao felt a sense of loss in his heart, but he still insisted: "Lin Yue, I know you don't want to have anything to do with me anymore, but this is not something you can face alone. Gu Yao's methods are more complicated than we imagined. If you need help, I will stand by your side at any time."
Lin Yue's voice remained cold: "Li Hao, I don't need you to interfere in my life anymore. I hope you can understand this."
Before he could finish his words, the call was disconnected. Li Hao held the phone, his eyes filled with pain and helplessness. He knew Lin Yue's attitude would not change easily, but he still couldn't let go of his obsession with her.
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Meanwhile, Gu Yao, aware of Li Hao's investigation, becomes increasingly frantic. Not only does she continue to spread rumors to discredit Lin Yue, she also begins contacting more partners, attempting to disrupt the project's progress through more covert means.
One night, Li Hao ran into Gu Yao in the company parking lot. She was leaning against his car, smiling strangely and with a hint of madness in her eyes.
"Li Hao, you really won't give up. For Lin Yue, you even dare to offend me. Aren't you afraid that I will drag you down with me?" Her tone was full of threats.
Li Hao looked at her coldly, his tone uncompromising: "Gu Yao, you've gone crazy. You can target me, but if you hurt Lin Yue again, I will never let you go."
Gu Yao's smile gradually froze, and a trace of anger flashed in her eyes: "Li Hao, do you really think Lin Yue will forgive you? She doesn't care about you at all, and I... I have done so much for you, and you treat me like this?"
Li Hao's eyes were as sharp as a knife. "It is because of your so-called 'sacrifice' that I can see you clearly. Gu Yao, this time, I will not let you do whatever you want."
Gu Yao's face turned gloomy. She glared at Li Hao fiercely, then turned and left, but she had already made up her mind to destroy Lin Yue's life with more extreme means.
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As the situation becomes more tense, the distance between Li Hao and Lin Yue seems to be growing. However, fate does not seem to let them go, and a new crisis is quietly brewing.
Can Lin Yue remain calm and resist Gu Yao's scheme? Can Li Hao uncover the truth behind the incident and clear all obstacles for Lin Yue? Will the unresolved knot between the two be forced to face up to a new crisis?
Everything is still uncertain, and their fate seems to be heading towards a bigger storm.