Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, the bustling city scene is like a colorful painting. As night falls, it cannot cover up the tense atmosphere that gradually permeates the air.

Since the "Jinyu" series of products were launched in overseas markets, they have quickly won the favor of consumers with their excellent quality and unique design concept, and sales have steadily increased. Yan Jin and Xiang Yu have put in a lot of effort for this, and watching their cooperation project move towards success step by step, their hearts are filled with joy and a sense of accomplishment.

However, just as they were preparing to celebrate their victory, a new crisis quietly arrived.

That day, Xiang Yu was reading the latest market report in his office when Jack pushed the door open with a panicked look on his face.

"Mr. Xiang, something bad has happened!" There was a slight tremor in Jack's voice. He was usually calm, but now he seemed flustered and at a loss.

Xiang Yu frowned slightly, put down the documents in his hand, and asked in a deep voice: "What happened? Calm down and speak slowly."

"Our product...our product was detected..." Jack took a deep breath and said hurriedly, "It was detected to contain banned ingredients!"

"What?!" Xiang Yu stood up suddenly, his face suddenly changed, "How is this possible? Our products have undergone strict testing before leaving the factory, there is absolutely no way this kind of problem would occur!"

"The news has spread, and now all major media are reporting on this incident. Our partners and customers have called to inquire and request returns..." Jack's voice became smaller and smaller. He knew that this incident would bring huge losses to the company and would also affect the brand image that they had worked so hard to build.

Xiang Yu felt a blackness in front of his eyes. He forced himself to calm down. He knew that now was not the time to pursue responsibility. The most urgent task was to find out the truth as soon as possible and control the development of the situation.

"Notify President Yan immediately and ask her to come to the company immediately! In addition, call all the company's senior executives to the conference room for a meeting in ten minutes!" Xiang Yu gave the order decisively, his tone was sharp and left no room for doubt.

He had a strong feeling that this was definitely not an accident and someone must be deliberately doing something behind the scenes...

The atmosphere in the conference room was solemn and depressing.

"After our initial investigation, we found that a number of counterfeit products appeared on the market. These products were sold at low prices, which seriously impacted our market share, and..." The marketing manager paused and said in a heavy tone, "These counterfeit products were found to contain banned ingredients. Now the media is pointing the finger at us, which has caused great damage to the company's reputation."

"Have you found out the source of these counterfeit products?" Xiang Yu glanced at the whole place sharply, his tone cold.

"We are actively investigating, but..." The marketing manager looked embarrassed, "We have not found any conclusive evidence yet."

"No evidence? Then try your best to find it! I don't care what method you use, you must find out the mastermind behind this!" Xiang Yu slammed the table, anger almost bursting out of his eyes.

At this time, Yan Jin pushed the door and walked in. She was dressed in a capable professional suit, with a stern expression and a hint of fatigue in her eyes, but more of determination.

"I have contacted the local market consultant Amy. She is more familiar with the situation here and may be able to help us find a breakthrough." Yan Jin said calmly.

"Okay, I'll leave this matter to you. Make sure to find out the truth as soon as possible!" Xiang Yu looked at Yan Jin, his eyes full of trust and expectation.

A sudden storm swept in, pushing them to the forefront. However, in the face of this crisis, they did not choose to escape, but chose to join hands and face it together. But they didn't know that the truth hidden behind it was far more complicated and cruel than they imagined...

"I've found some clues," Amy walked to Yan Jin with a serious look and lowered her voice, "Guess who is behind this..."

Amy leaned close to Yan Jin's ear and whispered a name: "Tom."

Yan Jin was not surprised, and frowned slightly: "It's him."

Tom is their biggest local competitor, and has always been eyeing the success of the "Jinyu" series of products. He has tried to poach their core technical personnel many times before, but all failed. It seems that this time he is desperate and has resorted to such despicable means.

"I have some evidence that proves that these counterfeit products came from his factory, and he also bribed one of our sales managers to obtain the product formula and design drawings." Amy handed a document to Yan Jin, "These are all the information I collected overnight. It should be enough to sue him."

Yan Jin took the document and quickly glanced through it, his face becoming increasingly gloomy. Although these evidences were not enough to completely bring down Tom, they could at least deal him a heavy blow and prevent him from acting rashly again.

"I have contacted a local lawyer and am preparing to file a lawsuit." Yan Jin said firmly, with a sharp light flashing in his eyes, "I will never let go of anyone who harms the interests of the company!"

"But the local legal procedures are very cumbersome, and Tom has a deep network of connections in the local area. It will probably take a long time to resolve the problem through legal means, and..." Amy looked embarrassed and hesitated to speak.

"And what? Just say it." Yan Jin knew that Amy had more to say.

"Moreover, even if we win the lawsuit, it may not be able to recover the company's losses. The market is now flooded with counterfeit products, and consumers have begun to question our brand. This is the most fatal thing." Amy said in a heavy tone.

Yan Jin was silent. How could she not understand this truth? Although legal means were a legitimate means to solve the problem, time was money. If the problem could not be solved as soon as possible, the company would suffer greater losses and might even be unable to recover.

At this moment, the office door was suddenly pushed open and Xiang Yu strode in. His face was gloomy and his eyes were full of anger.

"I have already found the source of the counterfeit products!" Xiang Yu said in a cold tone, word by word, "I will go there in person and find out who is behind this!"

Yan Jin was shocked and stood up suddenly, trying to stop him: "No! It's too dangerous! You can't go!"

However, Xiang Yu seemed not to have heard her words. He walked straight to the desk, picked up his coat, and said without looking back: "I will take care of this matter! You don't need to persuade me anymore!"

After saying that, he turned and left the office, leaving Yan Jin and Amy with stunned looks on their faces.

"We..." Amy opened her mouth and wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Yan Jin raising his hand.

Yan Jin took a deep breath and said with a firm look, "Get ready, we'll go with him!"

When Yan Jin and Amy arrived at the hotel where Xiang Yu was staying, he was already ready. He changed out of his usual suit and replaced it with a dark jacket and trousers, which made him look taller and more radiant.

"You are taking too much risks," Yan Jin couldn't help but persuade him again, "We should think long-term."

Xiang Yu just smiled faintly and handed her a document. "I have contacted local lawyers and government departments. They will provide necessary assistance. Don't worry, I know what I am doing."

Yan Jin took the document and looked through it carefully. Xiang Yu's action ability has always been amazing. In a short period of time, he has found the specific location of the counterfeit factory and arranged an investigation plan.

In the following days, they disguised themselves as ordinary buyers, went deep into the local market, and secretly investigated and collected evidence. The counterfeit factory was located in a remote area and was heavily guarded, and they were blocked from approaching several times.

"It seems that Tom is well prepared," Amy lowered her voice, "We have to find a way to bypass those guards."

Xiang Yu pondered for a moment, his eyes fell on a peddler who was unloading goods not far away, "Perhaps, we can make use of his identity."

After some negotiations, they rented the hawker's truck and clothes at a high price and successfully sneaked into the factory. The factory was dirty and messy, and the workers were rushing to produce a large number of counterfeit products with rough packaging and pungent smell.

"The damage to the 'Jinyu' brand caused by these products entering the market is immeasurable," Yan Jin looked at the scene in front of him, feeling a surge of anger and regret in his heart.

Xiang Yu patted her shoulder, motioning her to calm down, "Don't worry, I will make them pay the price." He took out a miniature camera and began to record the production situation inside the factory, as well as the product logos and packaging details.

Suddenly, there was a sound of hurried footsteps, accompanied by several rude shouts. "Who is it?"

Xiang Yu reacted quickly, grabbed Yan Jin and Amy, and hid behind a pile of goods. Through the gap, they saw several fierce thugs searching everywhere with nervous expressions.

"It seems we have been discovered," Xiang Yu whispered, "We must leave here immediately!"

However, before they could take action, a familiar figure appeared at the factory gate, "Search carefully! Don't miss any corner!"

It's Tom! How did he get here?

The appearance of Tom made the three people nervous, and the situation became more critical. The narrow cargo passage became the only way out. Xiang Yu protected Yan Jin and Amy and retreated in the dark. A gunshot broke through the hustle and bustle of the factory. The thugs had caught up. Xiang Yu pulled Yan Jin up and ran away, followed by Amy. They ran around in the maze-like factory like headless flies, and behind them were the footsteps and shouts of the thugs getting closer and closer.

"This way!" Amy found an inconspicuous side door, and the three of them flashed out and quickly disappeared into the night. The three people who were still frightened hid in a small hotel nearby. In the simple room, the dim light shone on their tired faces.

"Why is Tom there? Could it be..." Amy was interrupted by Yan Jin before she could finish her words, "He already knows our identities. It seems someone leaked the news."

"Now is not the time to pursue responsibility," Xiang Yu calmly analyzed the situation, "The important thing is that we have obtained evidence." He turned on the micro camera, and the pictures inside were shocking. The poor quality materials and the simple production environment all exposed Tom's despicable behavior. "I will ask the lawyer to sue as soon as possible and make him pay for his actions!" Xiang Yu's tone was firm, revealing a momentum of determination to win.

However, the development of the matter was beyond everyone's expectations. Just as they were about to file a lawsuit against Tom's company, a piece of news exploded in the industry like a bomb: Tom's company declared bankruptcy! All assets were frozen, the factory was empty, and only a mess was left.

"Bankruptcy? That's impossible!" Amy exclaimed in disbelief, "Why would he choose bankruptcy at a time like this? This is totally against common sense!" Yan Jin and Xiang Yu also fell into deep thought. Tom's move was too sudden, and there seemed to be a bigger conspiracy behind it.

"It seems that someone helped him behind the scenes," Xiang Yu said in a cold tone, "and this person is more powerful than we thought." His eyes were deep, as if he could see through everything. The room fell into a brief silence, "This matter is not over yet..."

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