After the substitution marriage, I became the CEO's white moonlight

Gu Group was successfully listed and the champagne bubbles at the celebration banquet seemed to still be before their eyes, but Su Li and Gu Jinyan both understood that this was just a new beginning and greater challenges were waiting for them.

As expected, the counterattack of competitors came swiftly and fiercely. Various unfavorable rumors against Gu's began to spread in the industry, sometimes there were problems with product quality, sometimes there were broken capital chains. Although they were all false, they also caused Gu's stock price to fluctuate. Gu Jinyan calmly analyzed the situation. The opponent was testing them and was also consuming their energy and resources. He instructed the public relations department to respond quickly, clarify the facts, and stabilize investor confidence. At the same time, he also began to investigate and try to find the mastermind behind the scenes.

Internal problems should not be ignored either. After going public, Gushi attracted more investors’ attention, but also exposed some management loopholes that had been covered up before. Problems such as poor communication between departments, lengthy decision-making processes, and low efficiency all need to be solved urgently.

Su Li took the initiative to take on the responsibility of internal reform of the company. She started with the grassroots employees, deeply understood the operation mode and existing problems of each department, and actively listened to the opinions and suggestions of employees. She vigorously implemented a series of reform measures, optimized the company's organizational structure, improved the management system, and improved work efficiency.

"Jin Yan, I found that the sales department's report data is inconsistent with the actual situation. I suspect..." Su Li frowned slightly and handed a document to Gu Jinyan. Gu Jinyan took the document and read it carefully, his face gradually becoming solemn.

"This matter is of great importance. I immediately contacted the auditors to conduct a comprehensive review of the company's finances."

A few days later, the auditor hurried over and walked into Gu Jinyan's office with a serious look, "Mr. Gu, we have some new discoveries..."

The auditor pushed his glasses up on his nose, frowned, and said in a serious tone: "Mr. Gu, when we were checking the accounts of the sales department for the past year, we found some abnormal capital flows. There was a huge amount of money, but its whereabouts were unknown, and the account records were also vague."

Gu Jinyan's expression was stern. "How much is it? Where is it going?"

"About 50 million. The amount recorded on the books is the payment to a company called 'Xinghai Trade'. But we investigated this company and found that it was registered only a short time ago and has no actual business. It is likely a shell company." The auditor's tone was more certain. "I suspect that someone is using this company to secretly transfer Gu's funds."

Gu Jinyan and Su Li looked at each other, and both of them had an ominous premonition. Could this be a conspiracy by a competitor? But what was their purpose? Was it just to create a financial crisis and hit Gu's stock price?

Just then, Gu Jinyan's cell phone rang. It was the investment banker they were working with calling.

"Mr. Gu, there is something I must remind you of. When I was chatting with a few friends in the investment circle today, I heard some news that was unfavorable to Gu's." The investment banker's tone was a little anxious. "Someone is spreading rumors that Gu's capital chain is broken and it is beyond repair. There are even more exaggerated rumors that Gu's is about to declare bankruptcy..."

"I understand. I'll deal with it as soon as possible." Gu Jinyan hung up the phone, his face terribly gloomy.

Su Li held his hand and comforted him softly: "Don't worry, we will face it together."

Gu Jinyan took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He knew that now was not the time to panic. The most urgent task was to find out the truth and find out the culprit behind the incident. At the same time, he also needed to stabilize investor confidence and prevent rumors from spreading.

"Auditor, please find out the whereabouts of the funds as soon as possible, and also the boss behind 'Xinghai Trade'. You must find him!" Gu Jinyan gave the order decisively.

"I understand, Mr. Gu." The auditor nodded, turned and left the office.

"It seems that the opponent we met this time is more cunning and more difficult to deal with than we imagined." Gu Jinyan looked out the window, his eyes became sharp.

Su Li walked up to him and said firmly: "No matter who is behind this, we will not let them succeed!"

Gu Jinyan turned his head and looked at the brave and strong woman in front of him, and a warm current surged in his heart. He knew that no matter how difficult the road ahead was, as long as they fought side by side, they would be able to overcome all difficulties.

At this moment, the office door was suddenly pushed open, and the secretary walked in in a panic, "Boss Gu, something bad has happened, at the entrance of the company..."

The secretary's face turned pale and he spoke in a hurried tone, as if he had seen something terrible. "Boss Gu, it's bad! A group of reporters... came to the company gate. They... they..."

"What's wrong with them?" Su Li frowned slightly, with a bad feeling in his heart.

"They brought cameras and microphones, and said they wanted to interview Mr. Gu, asking about the rumors about the company's broken capital chain and impending bankruptcy..." The secretary's voice became smaller and smaller, almost inaudible.

Gu Jinyan and Su Li looked at each other, and their eyes became serious. It seemed that the opponent was determined to bring down the Gu Group and even used the power of the media to create public pressure.

"I understand. Ask them to wait for a moment. I'll be down right away." Gu Jinyan said in a deep voice, with an unquestionable majesty in his tone.

"No need, Mr. Gu, I'll go with you." Su Li held his hand, her eyes firm, "We'll face this together."

The two walked out of the office side by side and came to the company lobby, which was already crowded with reporters, flash lights flashing non-stop, and microphones almost poking their faces.

"Mr. Gu, what is your response to the online rumors that Gu's funding chain has been broken?"

"Mr. Gu, is Gu's really about to declare bankruptcy as the rumors say?"

"Mr. Gu, how do you plan to deal with this crisis and regain investor confidence?"

……

The reporters' questions were more sharp and aggressive than each other, leaving Gu Jinyan no chance to breathe.

Gu Jinyan looked calm, and raised his hand calmly, signaling everyone to be quiet. When the scene was a little quieter, he slowly spoke, "Dear media friends, I know that everyone is very concerned about the current situation of Gu's company, and I understand your feelings. However, I want to tell you that all the rumors on the Internet are false! Gu's capital chain is stable, the business is in good condition, and there is no risk of bankruptcy! Please do not believe in rumors, let alone spread them..."

Gu Jinyan's voice was steady, powerful and resounding. His words revealed a strong confidence that shocked everyone present.

At this moment, a discordant voice suddenly came from the crowd, "Mr. Gu, do you believe what you said? If there is really no problem with Gu's, then why is your partner, Xinghai Trading, a shell company? Why did you transfer huge amounts of funds to this company? Isn't it for..."

The person who spoke was a representative sent by a rival company. He had a smug smile on his face and deliberately dragged out the word "for" in an attempt to trigger even crazier speculation among the reporters.

Su Li noticed that his words made the reporters, who had been relatively calm, become agitated again, and the looks they gave Gu Jinyan were filled with suspicion and inquiry.

She knew that she couldn't let him continue talking nonsense.

"Sir," Su Li stepped forward, looked directly at the other person, and spoke calmly and firmly, "I don't know who you are, nor do I know what your purpose is. But I want to tell you that every word you said is groundless and pure slander! We at Gu's never do anything illegal or disorderly, and we will never allow anyone to damage our reputation!"

As soon as Su Li finished speaking, there was another commotion among the crowd.

"Who is this……"

"She is Mr. Gu's wife, Su Li."

"So she is Su Li..."

The reporters were whispering and discussing the matter.

The competitor's representative obviously didn't expect Su Li to suddenly stand up and refute him so strongly. His face froze, and he was about to open his mouth to refute, but was blocked by Su Li's next words.

"I know that you came here today just to deliberately discredit our Gu Corporation, and want to take the opportunity to hit our stock price and profit from it. But I tell you, you made a wrong calculation! Our Gu Corporation is not so easy to be defeated!" Su Li's voice was sonorous and powerful, and her eyes were full of determination and confidence. "I can tell you clearly here today that our Gu Corporation will make a positive response to all doubts at the next industry conference!"

After saying that, Su Li took Gu Jinyan's arm and turned to leave, leaving the reporters and representatives of competitors standing there, looking at each other in bewilderment...

It was late at night, and the lights in the office were still on. Su Li and Gu Jinyan sat face to face, with a pile of documents in front of them...

Su Li and Gu Jinyan walked back to the office side by side. Behind them, the noise of the reporters gradually faded away. After closing the office door, the noise from the outside world was cut off, and the atmosphere between the two became more solemn.

"It seems that we have really annoyed them this time." Su Li walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the night view of the city, with a hint of helplessness in his tone.

Gu Jinyan walked up to her and gently put his arm around her shoulders, "Don't worry, I won't let them succeed."

"I know." Su Li turned around and looked up at him, with a firm light in her eyes. "I believe in you, and I believe in ourselves."

After a brief silence, the two returned to their desks and began to deal with the crisis at hand. Gu Jinyan quickly contacted the company's legal department to collect evidence of malicious defamation by competitors and prepare to file a lawsuit. At the same time, he also arranged for the public relations team to issue a clarification announcement as soon as possible to stabilize market sentiment.

Su Li focused on sorting out the company's recent financial situation and the cooperation project with Xinghai Trade. As an excellent financial analyst, she keenly realized that this crisis was not accidental and there might be a bigger conspiracy behind it.

Time passed by minute by minute, and the only sounds in the office were the flipping of documents and the occasional low discussion between the two. Before they knew it, night fell, the city lights came on, but the lights in the office were still bright.

"Found it!" Su Li suddenly raised his head and pointed at the data on the computer screen. "Look, the funds of Xinghai Trade were eventually transferred to a shell company overseas. And the actual controller of this company is actually..."

"Who is it?" Gu Jinyan immediately came forward and looked at the name on the screen. His pupils suddenly contracted. "How could it be him?"

Su Li's expression also became solemn. "It seems that what we have to face this time is not only commercial competitors, but also deeper relationships and grievances..."

Gu Jinyan was silent for a moment, and a fierce look flashed in his eyes, "No matter who it is, if he dares to touch me, I will never let him go!"

Su Li and Gu Jinyan spent almost all the next few days in the company. They worked all night long, met with the legal team, auditors, investment bankers and other parties, collected evidence, formulated strategies, and prepared for the coming storm.

"Thank you for your hard work." After reviewing a document, Gu Jinyan raised his head and looked at Su Li, who looked a little tired, his eyes full of heartache.

Su Li rubbed her sore eyes and gave him a relaxed smile, "Didn't we agree to face it together?"

Gu Jinyan held her hand, his eyes firm and gentle, "Yes, let's face it together."

Outside the window, the night is deep, but dawn will eventually come. Su Li and Gu Jinyan stood side by side in front of the French window, looking at the distant sky, where a hint of white was slowly emerging, indicating that a new day was about to begin. Their eyes were full of determination and confidence, because they knew that no matter how many storms there were ahead, they would go forward hand in hand and embark on the journey again!