165: Thank you for your hard work last night.

All these businesses belong to Yan Yu.

Yan Yu had specifically warned them not to entertain Lu Duoxin.

If he couldn't spend money, he couldn't earn gold.

Even a dragon would have to lie low now!

“This is truly baffling…”

After all that trouble, Lu Duoxin still couldn't find an opportunity to make a move.

Yet, he was unaware that someone in the shadows had already set their sights on him.

Just as Lu Duoxin was preparing to return to his hotel room and figure things out later.

A large hand suddenly landed on Lu Duoxin's shoulder from behind him.

“Lu Duoxin, you are suspected of illegal money laundering, and there are multiple unexplained overseas transfers in your account. Please come with us now!”

He realized that several police officers had followed him at some point.

Lu Duoxin's eyes widened.

“Didn't I just get out? How could this be…”

But the other party didn't bother with further explanations and directly took him away.

Meanwhile, inside the Gu family's office building.

The man sat grimly at his desk, looking at the various data that had just been delivered.

“What is going on?!”

The man's broad hand slapped the desk with a dull thud.

The expression on his face grew increasingly grim.

“We're not entirely sure why. Why would the Chen family suddenly launch an attack at this time?”

The secretary was also extremely anxious at this moment.

Less than an hour had passed since the Chen family's first active attack.

Yet, the Gu family had already lost two hundred million in assets as a result.

And it wasn't just the Chen family.

The Zhao family and the Shu family had also launched attacks simultaneously.

With three corporations joining forces, even if the Gu family truly possessed some strength, they would still be defeated.

“Quickly find a way to stabilize the situation! Also, contact the Chen family and see if we've done anything wrong. Otherwise, why would the Chen family suddenly do something like this?”

The secretary agreed to leave immediately.

However, Gu Yuan, who stood by, widened her eyes in astonishment.

Her mind was still a bit dazed.

All of this happened too suddenly.

It left the Gu family almost no chance to resist.

This was completely different from her previous plan!

“No, I absolutely cannot sit by and do nothing!”

To stabilize her company's position now, she needed more forces to join in and help resist the Chen family.

Although she looked down on Lu Duoxin from the bottom of her heart, she knew that she had to contact him right now.

She dialed the phone, but no one answered on the other end for a long time.

“What's going on…”

Gu Yuan's expression grew increasingly grim.

Tonight, for Gu Yuan, was perhaps destined to be a sleepless night.

In one night, Gu Haicheng instantly aged by more than tenfold, and a unsightly mark was left on his forehead due to excessive frowning.

“Mr. Gu, we are currently being targeted by three parties. Although the technical department has been working overtime, they still can't withstand it…”

As the secretary spoke, his heart was also filled with unease.

Having followed Gu Haicheng for so many years.

He knew very well what kind of cruel reality awaited them if they failed.

Gu Haicheng lit a cigarette and took a deep puff.

As the murky smoke exhaled from his mouth, a glimmer of light suddenly flashed in his cloudy eyes.

That's right, he could still…

“Xiao Yuan.”

Gu Haicheng looked at his beloved daughter.

“I know this will be difficult for you, but for the future of the company…”

Gu Haicheng hadn't finished his sentence when Gu Yuan's eyes widened.

“Dad, you're not trying to sacrifice me, are you?”

What a joke?

When they were making money with Lu Duoxin, the Gu family practically treated her as a money tree.

Now that Lu Duoxin couldn't be relied upon, they wanted to sacrifice her?

Gu Haicheng was helpless.

“What other options do I have now?”

“You're not unaware of the Chen family's status.”

“Just consider it for the company's future. Besides, you won't suffer any grievances if you follow Chen Shao.”

But Gu Yuan shook her head desperately, “No, I'd rather die than go to him!”

She had previously joined forces with Lu Duoxin to make things difficult for Chen Tianming, just to snatch the Chen family's top position.

Now Chen Tianming clearly knew something.

What good outcome could she possibly have if she fell into his hands?

“Gu Yuan, how can you be so willful?”

The other members of the Gu family also grew anxious now.

They didn't want to see the Gu family declare bankruptcy like this.

Sacrificing one Gu Yuan could bring eternal stability to the others. This deal was definitely not a loss.

But Gu Yuan refused no matter what.

“There's no way I'm going to Chen Tianming!”

She then left immediately.

Behind her, the Gu family immediately descended into chaos.

And Gu Yuan, after getting into the car, finally dialed Lu Duoxin's number.

“What's going on with you? I've been trying to reach you all day yesterday, why didn't you answer the phone?”

Gu Yuan's voice was agitated.

And Lu Duoxin was also furious at this moment.

“Those guys at the police station seem to be targeting me. I think Chen Tianming is deliberately playing us!”

Aside from Chen Tianming, Lu Duoxin couldn't think of anyone else at this moment.

Upon hearing Chen Tianming's name, Gu Yuan's expression darkened.

“What do we do now?”

“Do you still have money over there? As long as we have enough funds, we can try to take him down!”

Gu Yuan had almost placed all her hopes on Lu Duoxin.

This guy had acquired shares in so many companies before.

Taking out money now shouldn't be a problem.

However, Lu Duoxin's voice was even more muffled.

“No, my money is all locked up.”

“What?”

Gu Yuan's heart stirred with agitation.

“Lu Duoxin, are you messing with me?”

Gu Yuan suddenly felt endless despair.

Their Gu family couldn't resist the Chen family.

“However, I have a way that might be able to threaten Chen Tianming.”

On the other end of the phone, Lu Duoxin's voice was low.

And Gu Yuan, whose heart had been agitated, gradually calmed down at this moment.

A hint of coldness flashed in her beautiful eyes, but her voice became much steadier.

“Okay, I understand.”

Inside the office cubicle.

Zhao Xuexuan's face still showed a trace of fatigue, as she leaned against Chen Tianming.

There were still beads of fine sweat on her forehead.

Her gaze towards Chen Tianming was passionate and ambiguous.

Chen Tianming's hand gently stroked Zhao Xuexuan's face.

“You really worked hard last night.”

The woman's lips curved into a faint arc.

“Are you talking about the company matters, or…”

Zhao Xuexuan didn't finish her sentence, a shrewd glint flashing in her eyes.

It was hard to associate her with the woman who had initially rejected Chen Tianming multiple times.

This feeling, for Chen Tianming, was incredibly fulfilling.

“Both.”

As he spoke, he gently pinched Zhao Xuexuan's waist, drawing a low moan from the woman.

“Thump, thump—”

Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.

Zhao Xuexuan immediately buttoned up her top.

She tidied her hair while looking towards the door.

“Come in.”