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Chapter 216 - 212: Crisis at Hongyu Group (Part 1)

Chapter 216: Chapter 212: Crisis at Hongyu Group (Part 1)

In Hongyu Group, every word of Nanrong Wanqing is a command. Over the years, everyone has become very familiar with the character of this chairman. If an emergency meeting is suddenly called, it must be something significant, and no one dares to neglect it. Within less than ten minutes, the company’s senior management had all gathered in the conference room, buzzing with speculation.

By the time it was due, the door of the conference room opened, and the secretary Wang Lan, pushing a wheelchair, came in from outside.

For a moment, the conference room fell silent, all eyes fixated on Nanrong Wanqing.

Seated at a conference table over ten meters long, Nanrong Wanqing scanned the executives present and began, "I just received news that the reconstruction project in the Old City has been sabotaged, resulting in several workers getting injured and admitted to the hospital."

"Who dares to oppose our Hongyu Group so brazenly? We must find the culprit and teach them a harsh lesson," someone angrily cursed.

"I had initially thought to leave this matter to the government, but we are now faced with another issue. This morning, the police discovered a large amount of smuggled goods at the pier operated by our Hongyu Group, involving tens of millions in value, including a significant number of contraband items."

At this revelation, a wave of shock swept through the executives present.

"How is this possible?"

"Chairman, could there be some mistake?"

Nanrong Wanqing raised her hand, signaling for silence, "Our Hongyu Group has always operated within the bounds of the law, never skirting on the edges or breaking the law. However, first there was an issue with the reconstruction project, and now an issue at the pier. I believe these incidents are not coincidental; someone is targeting our Hongyu Group."

"Chairman, we have many competitors; could they be using these underhanded tactics to mess with us?"

"It’s not clear at the moment; without evidence, we shouldn’t jump to conclusions. The most important task now is to manage these two issues, especially the smuggled goods discovered at the pier as they involve a large sum of money. If investigated, Hongyu Group could face severe penalties. Starting now, I want you all to strengthen the management across all business lines to ensure such incidents won’t happen again. Additionally, we need to thoroughly investigate the pier incident to see if it involves any insiders."

"Yes, Chairman."

At that moment, Wang Lan received a phone call, then whispered in front of Nanrong Wanqing, "Chairman, the police are here and would like to talk with you."

"Have them visit my office."

A few minutes later, Nanrong Wanqing returned to her office with Wang Lan, only to see a very fair-skinned woman sitting on the sofa, none other than Xia Mutong.

"Officer Xia."

"Miss Nanrong, hello," Xia Mutong nodded solemnly, "I believe you’re aware of why I am here. I intended to ask Miss Nanrong to come to the police station to assist with the investigation, but given your status, the chief requested that we keep this matter confidential for now."

"Thank you!"

"You’re welcome. Miss Nanrong is a significant partner of the government, so it’s only right to afford you some special treatment." After saying this, Xia Mutong gestured to a colleague who understood and immediately opened a notebook to take notes. Meanwhile, Xia Mutong handed a list to Nanrong Wanqing, "Miss Nanrong, please take a look at this list."

Nanrong Wanqing glanced at it, her tone calm, "Is this the list of smuggled goods found at the pier?"

"Yes. Miss Nanrong, for the past ten years, Dongling Pier has been under the management of Hongyu Group, and now you are the chairman of Hongyu Group. I hope you can explain this."

"It’s clear that this is a setup. You have seen the list; it involves only tens of millions, which is a drop in the bucket for Hongyu Group, whose market value you, Officer Xia, are surely aware of. Hongyu Group’s daily profits alone exceed this amount, why would we risk smuggling?"

Xia Mutong nodded slightly, "Miss Nanrong, I know Hongyu Group has substantial assets and does not care about a few tens of millions. However, who would spend tens of millions to frame Hongyu Group? That is not a small amount. Furthermore, with so much cargo entering your pier, are you saying you wouldn’t know about it? Besides, this is just what we found today; who can guarantee that Hongyu Group hasn’t been involved before? Tens of millions at a time, and dozens of times a year... Miss Nanrong, that’s billions in profit, and anyone would be tempted."

"Officer Xia, it’s right for a police officer to maintain skepticism, but the innocent are clear of guilt, and you are welcome to investigate freely. Moreover, I have a question for you, Officer Xia; how did you know about the smuggled goods at Dongling Pier?"

"We received an anonymous tip-off, claiming to be an internal employee of Hongyu Group. Miss Nanrong, given your status, we will not detain you, but from today, until the case is clarified, you must stay in East Sea City and may not leave."

"Rest assured, I will fully cooperate with你. Besides this matter, I hope you will also focus on the Old City issue, expedite the construction work, and not delay the schedule."

"No problem."

After bidding farewell to Xia Mutong, Nanrong Wanqing sat alone in her office, staring at the computer screen with a slight frown and an icy expression. She has never been afraid of trouble; it’s common for Hongyu Group, as a significant player, to be targeted. But what worries her the most is not knowing who her enemy is.

After a taxing day and as the end of her shift approached, Nanrong Wanqing made a call to Zhong Wei, planning to head home early.

With so much happening today, she needed to report to Nanrong Yong.

As the convoy left the underground parking lot, ready to hit the road, suddenly, a group of people rushed in, wielding cameras and microphones, surrounding the Rolls Royce.

"Miss Nanrong, as the chairman of Hongyu Group, what is your opinion on the smuggled goods found at Dongling Pier?"

"Miss Nanrong, rumor has it that Hongyu Group started from smuggling, is that true?"

"Miss Nanrong..."

Amid the chaotic scene, reporters relentlessly posed sharp questions, seeking answers.

Nanrong Wanqing looked out the car window, her face seemingly covered with a layer of frost. The incident had happened just a day ago, and although Xia Mutong promised to keep it confidential for the time being, it seemed as though the reporters had all agreed to show up. If no one was orchestrating this behind the scenes, who would believe such a coincidence?

Seeing the scene outside, Zhong Wei frowned and said heavily, "Chairman, stay in the car. I’ll disperse those reporters immediately." Saying this, he contacted other team members through the intercom.

In a short while, apart from the driver, all members of the security team got out of the cars, stood on either side of the convoy, spread their arms to block the reporters outside, and began clearing a path.

"Ah!"

As the three cars slowly moved forward, a scream suddenly erupted in the crowd.