The CEO's 100 Billion Bride: The Secret War of the Rich

Su Wanwan sat in the living room, holding her father's notebook tightly in her hand, her heart pounding. Her brain was working fast, trying to sort out the complex information recorded in the notebook. Suddenly, the doorbell rang, interrupting her thoughts.

"Wanwan, what happened?" Huo Yanshen asked anxiously as soon as he entered the door.

Su Wanwan took a deep breath and handed the notebook to Huo Yanshen, "Take a look at this."

Huo Yanshen took the notebook and quickly read through it. As he read deeper, his expression became more and more serious. "Is this... left by your father?"

Su Wanwan nodded, "I found it in his study. Huo Yanshen, what do you think this means?"

Huo Yan thought deeply for a moment. "If these records are true, then we may be facing a huge business conspiracy. The 'Phoenix Project'...doesn't sound like an ordinary business project."

“That’s right,” Su Wanwan said, “and did you notice? Cheng Yuan and Xingchen Investment’s names appeared many times in the notes.”

Huo Yanshen frowned even more tightly. "This explains why Cheng Yuan has been pursuing the Su Group. He may be trying to cover up something."

At this moment, Su Wanwan suddenly remembered something, "Wait, didn't you say you had something important to tell me?"

Huo Yanshen's expression became more serious. "Yes. I just received news that Xingchen Investment is preparing to acquire a large number of shares in our company."

Su Wanwan gasped, "What? This can't be a coincidence."

"I agree," Huo Yanshen said. "It now appears that Xingchen Investment is very likely part of this conspiracy. They are trying to control the Su Group from within."

Su Wanwan stood up and began to pace back and forth in the room. "We must stop them. But how? We don't have enough funds to fight their acquisition."

Huo Yanshen was silent for a while, then said: "Maybe we should think from a different perspective. Instead of passively defending, we should take the initiative to attack."

Su Wanwan stopped and looked at Huo Yanshen, "What do you think?"

"We can use your father's notebook as a bargaining chip," Huo Yanshen explained, "to threaten Cheng Yuan and Xingchen Investment. Unless they stop the acquisition, we will make this information public."

Su Wanwan thought about it and shook her head. "It's too risky. We don't know how they will react. And what if they take the risk?"

Huo Yanshen nodded, "You are right. Then we need more information. We need to find out what the Phoenix Project is and what impact it may have on the business community."

"But where do we start the investigation?" Su Wanwan asked.

Huo Yanshen thought for a while, "The notes mention several key figures. We can start with them. In addition, I have some friends in politics and business, maybe they can provide some clues."

At this moment, Su Wanwan's phone suddenly rang. It was a text message from an unfamiliar number:

"If you want to know more about the Phoenix Project, see you at the usual place tomorrow at 12 noon. Be careful when you come and don't let anyone follow you."

Su Wanwan showed the text message to Huo Yanshen, "Do you think this is a trap?"

Huo Yan frowned. "It's hard to say. But this may be our only clue. However, you must not go alone."

Su Wanwan nodded in agreement, "Then we'll go together. But we have to be careful not to let Cheng Yuan and the others find out."

The two discussed countermeasures and decided to act separately the next day. Huo Yanshen would continue to investigate the background of Xingchen Investment, while Su Wanwan would go to the appointment but would take strict protective measures.

At noon the next day, Su Wanwan came to the "old place" as agreed - a teahouse her father often visited. She chose a seat by the window and sat down, observing the surrounding environment vigilantly.

Just as she began to wonder if anyone would come, a middle-aged man in plain clothing approached.

"Miss Su?" the man asked softly.

Su Wanwan nodded, "Who are you?"

The man sat down opposite her and said, "My name is Li Guoqiang, and I'm an old friend of your father."

Su Wanwan looked at Li Guoqiang carefully, trying to find information about him from her memory, but found nothing. "Mr. Li, do you know about the 'Phoenix Project'?"

Li Guoqiang looked around to make sure no one noticed them, then whispered, "The Phoenix Project is not just a business project, it involves national security. Your father discovered the truth about this project, so..."

He didn't finish his words, but Su Wanwan understood what he meant. She felt a pang of heartache, but forced herself to stay calm, "Can you tell me more?"

Li Guoqiang shook his head, “It’s not safe here. I can only tell you that Cheng Yuan and Xingchen Investment are only a small part of this plan. The real mastermind has not yet appeared.”

Just then, Su Wanwan noticed several suspicious figures outside the window. Her heartbeat quickened, "Mr. Li, I think we are being followed."

Li Guoqiang stood up quickly. "We have to go our separate ways. Remember, no matter what happens, don't trust what you see on the surface. The notebook your father left behind is dangerous, but it may also be your only protection."

After saying that, he quickly left the teahouse. Su Wanwan waited for a while, and also stood up to leave. Just as she walked to the door, she was suddenly blocked by someone.

"Miss Su," a man in a suit and tie said with a smile, "our boss wants to talk to you."

Su Wanwan recognized the man as Cheng Yuan's assistant. She tried to remain calm and said, "Sorry, I don't have time right now. If Mr. Cheng has anything to do, you can contact me directly."

The man's smile turned grim. "I'm afraid you don't have a choice, Miss Su."

At this moment, Huo Yanshen's voice suddenly came from behind, "I think she has made it very clear that she doesn't have time now."

Su Wanwan turned around and saw Huo Yanshen standing there, staring sharply at Cheng Yuan's assistant.

The assistant obviously didn't expect someone to intervene. He hesitated for a moment and finally said angrily: "Okay, let's talk about it another day." After that, he turned and left.

Huo Yanshen walked to Su Wanwan and asked, "Are you okay?"

Su Wanwan shook her head. "It's okay. But the situation is much more complicated than we thought."

The two quickly left the teahouse and got into Huo Yanshen's car. Su Wanwan told Huo Yanshen about her conversation with Li Guoqiang.

"National security?" Huo Yan frowned. "This is much more serious than we expected. We have to be more careful."

Su Wanwan nodded in agreement, "But we can't back down from this. For our father and for the company, we must find out the truth."

Huo Yanshen glanced at Su Wanwan, with a hint of admiration in his eyes, "You are right. But from now on, we must stay together. This is too dangerous, I can't let you face it alone."

Su Wanwan looked at Huo Yanshen with gratitude, and suddenly realized that she was not alone in this seemingly hopeless battle.

However, at this moment, Su Wanwan's phone suddenly rang. It was an anonymous text message:

"You have already stepped into an abyss from which there is no return. If you want to survive, hand over the notebook. Otherwise, you will bear the consequences at your own risk."

Su Wanwan and Huo Yanshen looked at each other and saw the determination in each other's eyes.