The forensic team quickly confirmed that the two deceased in the explosion were Wu Tianyu and Chen Sicheng. Wu Dong was furious—he knew very well that Qin Feng was deeply involved, yet no evidence linking him to the scene had been found. However, the police’s evidence against Chen Sicheng was growing stronger. Based on technical investigators’ analysis of the explosive residue at the scene, about 80% of the evidence pointed to the use of standard military-grade explosives—something ordinary citizens, even members of the police force, typically wouldn’t have access to, only available within the military. Combined with Chen Sicheng’s status as a former military officer, this created a strong line of association. Calls from Wu Chaozhi and Chen Jinzhong came continuously—both as fathers, they naturally knew how close their sons had grown with Wu Dong, though they were hesitant to openly connect their sons’ deaths to him, which nonetheless caused them considerable concern. He picked up the phone and dialed Yang's office number: "Old Yang, how's your investigation going? Good—any problems are fine. Push hard, handle everything with determination. I won't rest until I've got a clear case. You must make sure everything is solid and well-managed, or we'll end up losing a perfectly cooked duck at the last minute." A confident voice came through the receiver: "Don't worry, I'm no stranger to this kind of work. I'm absolutely confident. I won't act prematurely without solid evidence. Once I take action, I'll make sure the other side is completely defeated!" After hanging up, Wu Dong felt much more at ease. With his current position and authority, taking down a private enterprise was nothing short of routine. If the directive from above had been to 'destroy' rather than simply 'acquire,' the Qin Group would have already closed its doors. ... The issue Mei Hui had been most concerned about finally came to pass—the tax authorities had begun to suspect the group's financial records and had raised several sharp questions. The CFO, wiping sweat as he explained, clearly failed to convince them. To be safe, the elegant CEO called the secretary of the General Director to request that the headquarters office intervene and speak up on Qín Group's behalf, thus resolving the crisis. However, she was informed that the General Director and several senior leaders were currently abroad on inspection trips and would only return in a week, during which time no domestic matters would be addressed. A subtle undercurrent of malice hung over Qín Group's headquarters. Mei Hui had every reason to believe that Deputy Director Yang had deliberately timed this visit—otherwise, why come precisely when the headquarters leadership was abroad, catching Qín Group completely off guard? The group has surfaced financial issues, and its partnership with the leading automaker will certainly be affected—there's no way the other party can remain indifferent, especially if the relationship is ultimately terminated. This scenario is very common in business, as no one is willing to collaborate with a company that has financial problems. The dynamic CEO feels it's necessary to visit again to assess whether there's still hope for recovery. In the Finance Department, aside from a few accountants assisting tax officials with audits, most staff are idle, chatting and socializing. When the Finance Manager sees the CEO returning, he rushes over to greet her: "Ms. Mei, the atmosphere seems off—these people appear serious about making a real move." Mei Hui, already composed and serious, now adds a layer of concern, speaking calmly: "I understand. I'll take charge of this." As soon as she steps into the Finance Department, her expression brightens, and she warmly greets them: "Yang Deputy Director, do we have any issues with our financial statements?" "If it's a staff member from the General Bureau, their response would surely be: 'How could there possibly be any issues? Qin Group is our city's flagship enterprise and a major taxpayer—its financial records are clear and well-organized.' Yang Deputy Director's tone, however, sent a jolt through Mei Hui's heart. With a thoughtful smile, he said, 'Your financial records do have a few minor issues—we're currently working diligently to verify them. Please rest assured, Mei President, fairness and impartiality are our consistent principles.' The elegant CEO, showing humility, asked, 'Oh, what kind of minor issues exactly? Could you kindly elaborate, Deputy Director Yang, so I can take immediate steps to address them?' 'Actually, it's not very serious—just a few small matters,' Yang Deputy Director began to deflect. His intention was clear: to gather sufficient evidence and then strike decisively, leaving no room for the company to recover. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, Mei Hui lowered her voice and said, 'Then, how about this, Deputy Director Yang—how about I host a dinner at Wuyue Restaurant tonight? I'd truly appreciate it if you could make it.' " "As long as the other party agrees, it shows there's still room for negotiation—now it's all down to Yang's attitude. Yang Deputy Director's face tightened, and he said coldly, 'Mei General, what are you implying? Are you treating me like someone else? As a public official, my consistent approach has always been to be honest and fair, and to handle matters impartially. I'd advise you not to resort to any roundabout tactics—otherwise, everyone will end up embarrassed.' Mei Hui didn't get upset at being challenged in front. Instead, she smiled and said, 'You're quite right—this isn't such a serious matter. Since Deputy Director Yang is someone principled, I have no further concerns. Please go on.' Though the current situation now seemed to have no room for further maneuver, it had fundamentally confirmed one thing: these people were indeed coming to find fault. By now, they had clearly identified the real purpose behind their visit—thus, they had already achieved a significant outcome. She promptly informed several Executive Vice Presidents of the situation and requested that they return to the company as quickly as possible, so that they could jointly discuss their next steps. Several of the executive vice presidents are highly capable, and most of them come with solid backgrounds—collaborating collectively is a very sound strategy. It was Fang Fang, the assistant, who handled the notification. After making the call, she felt it necessary to inform Qin Feng of what was unfolding, so she briefed him on the developments. When Qin, the young executive, arrived at the company, the meeting had already been underway for nearly half an hour. Information gathered from various sources indicated that this move against Qin’s group was no ordinary affair—it appeared to stem from someone with significant influence. However, the executive vice presidents, despite their efforts, had not yet managed to identify the source. The atmosphere in the conference room was slightly tense. If indeed it were orchestrated by a high-ranking official, the question of whether the private enterprise could weather the storm remained uncertain. As the saying goes, "common people don’t fight officials, and merchants don’t challenge officials"—unless one has a deeper level of influence, it's difficult to gain an advantage when facing those in power. Qin Feng entered with a smile and said warmly, "Don't be discouraged. We are all upright people—our shadows may be crooked, but they won't bend us. Qin Group shares the same spirit. For the schemes of certain minor players, all we need to do is meet each challenge as it comes—respond to water with soil, to troops with troops. The winners will surely be us. Please rest assured—I've already secured connections in the capital. Everything will be fine."