139: Chapter 139 Morgan's Attention, Lin Chen's Prediction

Lin Chen received news that Morgan was watching him.

Inside the conference room of Chenxing Investment, the atmosphere was suffocatingly serious. Outside the massive floor-to-ceiling windows, Wall Street's skyscrapers stood in rows, their glass curtain walls reflecting the blinding sunlight. The bustling streets extended far beneath their feet, yet none of it could dispel the heaviness inside the room.

Beside the long conference table, Lin Chen sat upright in the main seat. His fingertips tapped lightly against the table. His expression was calm and composed, with no ripples in his eyes, as if he had long anticipated all of this. Jack, Sister Ella, and Chen Xi sat around him on both sides. Everyone's face carried a hint of gravity, their gazes fixed tightly on Lin Chen, waiting for his instructions.

"Mr. Lin, the news is confirmed. People from the Morgan Group are indeed watching us, especially you and Jack." Chen Xi pushed up her glasses, her tone rigorous. She pushed a verification report toward Lin Chen with both hands. "During the commotion surrounding Jack's onboarding yesterday, people from Morgan secretly filmed the entire process and have already reported the video and related circumstances to the higher-ups at the Morgan Group."

Lin Chen picked up the report and flipped through it quickly. His fingertips paused lightly on key information. His tone was steady. "I understand. As an investment banking giant, Morgan has always had a vicious eye for talent; they wouldn't watch us for no reason. They must have their own agenda."

He set down the report and raised his eyes to look at everyone. "Jack, you previously worked under John and have had contact with Morgan's people. What do you think?"

Jack leaned forward slightly, his expression serious, his tone professional and capable. "Mr. Lin, in my opinion, Morgan either wants to recruit us or suppress us."

He paused, then continued his analysis. "We have evidence of John's violations in our hands, and John has been deeply involved in the investment banking industry for many years, with connections to many giants. Morgan is watching us, most likely because they have their eyes on the evidence we hold. They want to win us over and use our strength to suppress John, thereby expanding their influence in the investment banking industry. Of course, another possibility cannot be ruled out: they want to suppress us to prevent us from rising and threatening their position, or perhaps they even want to snatch the evidence from us to reach a cooperation with John."

Hearing this, Sister Ella immediately took over the conversation, her tone proactive. "I think we should be proactive and seize the initiative."

She sat up slightly, her gaze sharp, revealing her unique vision. "Morgan is powerful. If we can reach a cooperation with them, we can not only completely take down John but also leverage their resources to take Chenxing Investment to the next level and escape our current passive situation. Even if they intend to suppress us, by proactively engaging with them, we can figure out their trump cards and prepare defenses in advance. That is better than being beaten passively."

Chen Xi shook her head gently, her tone rigorous. "Sister Ella, I don't think that's appropriate. The Morgan Group has always been ambitious and acts in mysterious ways. We don't yet know their true purpose. Rushing to engage with them proactively might very well lead us into their trap, making us even more passive."

She paused and added, "Moreover, I have already conducted a preliminary check on Morgan's recent background. They have had secret dealings with many investment banks recently and their movements are suspicious. We must thoroughly verify their background and avoid potential risks before making a decision."

The three of them expressed their opinions, and the atmosphere in the conference room became increasingly grave. Lin Chen remained silent, his fingertips still tapping lightly on the table. He scanned the group with a calm gaze, not rushing to express his stance, fully displaying his calm, composed, and unyielding qualities. He knew deeply that Morgan's attention was both an opportunity and a crisis. One wrong step could plunge Chenxing Investment into an irredeemable situation; he had to act with caution.

"Chen Xi, continue to delve deeper into Morgan's background. Focus on investigating their recent dealings with John to see if there is any secret cooperation between them. You must produce a detailed verification report as soon as possible; there cannot be any omissions." Lin Chen finally spoke, his tone decisive, clearly assigning tasks. "Jack, combine your prior understanding of Morgan and John to further analyze Morgan's true purpose. List all possible scenarios and the corresponding response plans."

"Understood, Mr. Lin!" Jack and Chen Xi replied in unison, immediately taking out their notebooks and starting to get busy.

Lin Chen then looked at Sister Ella, his tone softening slightly, yet still carrying undeniable firmness. "Sister Ella, your thinking is proactive, but now is not the time to actively engage. We hold evidence of John's violations—this is our leverage; there is no need to rush for success."

He paused and continued, "Morgan is currently testing us. We might as well control movement through stillness, refrain from acting proactively for now, and observe the changes. Let's see what their next move will be before deciding how to respond."

Sister Ella nodded slightly. Although she still felt in her heart that actively engaging was safer, she knew that Lin Chen's considerations were more comprehensive. Her tone was firm. "Alright, Mr. Lin, I will listen to you. I will arrange personnel to closely monitor Morgan's movements. As soon as they make any move, I will report to you immediately."

"Hmm." Lin Chen nodded, stood up, and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window. His gaze looked out at Wall Street, a flash of sharpness appearing in his eyes. "Whether it's Morgan or John, neither should think they can easily sway the fate of Chenxing Investment. What we need to do now is focus on our own work, verify all clues clearly, and make thorough preparations. Whether they try to recruit or suppress us, we will be able to handle it calmly."

After speaking, he turned and walked to the conference table, opened his laptop, and started the AI Simulation system. His fingertips tapped rapidly on the keyboard, inputting relevant information about Morgan and John, beginning to simulate Morgan's true purpose and next move. On the screen, complex simulation data kept jumping, and various possible scenarios were presented one by one. Lin Chen's gaze was focused and earnest, missing no detail, fully displaying his meticulousness and wisdom.

"Mr. Lin, the AI Simulation has preliminary results." A few minutes later, Lin Chen looked at the simulation data on the screen and said in a steady tone, "According to the simulation, Morgan and John already have a secret cooperation. They have likely reached some kind of agreement, the purpose of which is to suppress us, snatch the evidence of violations from our hands, and completely remove us as an obstacle."

Hearing this, the expressions on everyone's faces became even more grave. Jack frowned, his tone serious. "Just as expected, I felt there was a problem between them. John is brutal and hot-tempered, but relying solely on his own power, he wouldn't dare to be so arrogant. It turns out he has Morgan backing him behind the scenes."

"That makes sense." Sister Ella nodded, a hint of anger in her tone. "Morgan wants to use John's influence to suppress us, and John wants to use Morgan's resources to escape his current predicament and even take revenge on us. They are truly colluding with each other!"

Chen Xi pushed up her glasses, her tone rigorous. "Mr. Lin, I have new findings on my end as well. Recently, there have been multiple large-sum fund transfers between Morgan and John's private accounts, and they have also met privately several times. We don't know exactly what they discussed, but it is certain that their secret cooperation has been going on for some time."

Lin Chen nodded slightly, the sharpness in his eyes becoming even more apparent. His tone was firm. "Very good, these clues are very important. Chen Xi, continue to dig deep. You must ascertain the specific details of their secret cooperation and their next action plan. Jack, perfect the response plan, focusing on their cooperation to formulate corresponding counterattack strategies. Sister Ella, continue to monitor their movements, and at the same time, stabilize the company's clients to ensure the company's normal operations. We cannot let their conspiracy affect us."

"Understood, Mr. Lin!" The three replied in unison and immediately threw themselves into work. In the conference room, only the sound of keyboard tapping remained. Everyone looked focused, not daring to be the slightest bit slack.

Lin Chen looked at the busy figures of everyone, a trace of an approving smile appearing on his face. He knew that as long as they worked together, figured out Morgan and John's conspiracy, and made thorough preparations, they would certainly be able to shatter their plans. They would not only be able to completely take down John but also allow Chenxing Investment to gain a firm foothold in the investment banking industry and even rise to become an industry giant.

Time passed bit by bit, and in the blink of an eye, it was afternoon. Chen Xi had organized a detailed verification report, Jack had perfected the response plan, and Sister Ella had completed the client stabilization work. The three of them submitted the relevant materials to Lin Chen one after another. Lin Chen quickly flipped through the materials, carefully checking every detail, occasionally asking questions, and everyone answered them one by one. Although the atmosphere remained serious, it had gained a bit more composure and firmness.

Just as Lin Chen was preparing to call an emergency meeting to deploy the next steps of work, the office door was knocked on. The secretary walked in quickly, holding an exquisite gold-stamped invitation in her hand, her tone respectful. "Mr. Lin, there is a gentleman downstairs who says he was sent by the Morgan Group. He said that Mr. Morgan invites you to a banquet tonight, and this is the invitation."

Lin Chen raised his head, a flash of realization passing through his eyes. He reached out and took the invitation, his fingertips gently rubbing the gold-stamped patterns. His expression remained calm and composed, without the slightest bit of surprise. He knew that Morgan's actions were even faster than he had anticipated—Morgan had sent someone to deliver an invitation, inviting Lin Chen to a banquet.