allonlinenovel Chapter 39 2 Difficult Choices
Chapter 39 2 Difficult Choices
Su Wanwan rubbed her temples tiredly. The data on the computer screen had begun to blur. Since taking over the investigation of Huo's Group's share acquisition, she had hardly had a rest. The clock pointed to two o'clock in the morning, and she was the only one left in the office.
With a ding, the phone screen lit up. It was a message from my mother:
"Wanwan, the doctor said I can be discharged from the hospital. When are you free to pick me up?"
Su Wanwan's heart tightened. Since her father passed away and the family fell into poverty, her mother's health has been getting worse. And she, in order to cope with Mr. Huo's test, has not been able to accompany her mother for a long time.
Just as she was hesitating about how to respond, the office door was gently pushed open.
"Haven't you left yet?" Huo Yanshen's voice came from behind.
Su Wanwan was slightly startled, turned around and saw Huo Yanshen standing at the door with a frown on his face.
"I... still have some data to verify." Su Wanwan forced a smile.
Huo Yanshen approached, his eyes fell on her slightly pale face, "Don't push yourself too hard. Your current physical condition is not suitable for staying up late."
Su Wanwan felt warm in her heart, but soon she remembered her situation. She smiled bitterly and said, "Mr. Huo, I have no choice. I must prove my worth in the shortest possible time."
Huo Yan was silent for a moment, then suddenly said, "Follow me."
Su Wanwan followed Huo Yanshen to his office with doubts. Huo Yanshen took out a document from the safe and handed it to Su Wanwan.
“This is our most recent record of equity changes. Perhaps it will be helpful to your investigation.”
Su Wanwan took the document in surprise, "Isn't this... a confidential document?"
Huo Yanshen said calmly: "You are now a special assistant and have the authority to view it."
Su Wanwan's heart moved, she understood that Huo Yanshen was helping her secretly. Just when she wanted to thank him, her phone vibrated again.
It was another message from my mother: "Wanwan, the hospital urged me to settle the remaining medical expenses as soon as possible..."
Su Wanwan's face turned pale in an instant. Since her family fell into poverty, her mother's medical expenses have been a heavy burden. Now, she not only has to deal with the test of the Huo family, but also has to find a way to raise medical expenses.
Huo Yanshen keenly noticed her abnormality, "What happened?"
Su Wanwan hesitated for a moment, but still told the truth. She knew that at this critical moment, she couldn't hide anything.
After Huo Yanshen finished listening, he thought for a moment and suddenly said, "I can help you solve the problem of medical expenses."
Su Wanwan looked up in surprise, "Really? But... why?"
Huo Yanshen's eyes softened a little, "Because you are pregnant with my child now. Moreover, I believe you have the ability to repay this help in the future."
Su Wanwan felt mixed emotions. She was grateful for Huo Yanshen's help, but she also understood that this favor meant she would be trapped deeper in the vortex of the Huo family.
"I...I need to think about it." Su Wanwan said finally.
Huo Yanshen nodded, "I understand. However, I hope you can make a decision as soon as possible. Time is precious to both of us."
After returning home, Su Wanwan tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep. She thought about everything that happened tonight over and over again, and her heart was in great conflict.
Accepting Huo Yanshen's help would mean that she would owe him a huge favor. This would not only affect her situation in the company, but would also likely put her at a disadvantage in future negotiations. But if she refused, she didn't know how long she could hold on.
More importantly, her mother's health condition could not be ignored. If she delayed her mother's treatment because of her stubbornness, she would never forgive herself.
The morning sun shone through the curtains into the room, and Su Wanwan opened her eyes tiredly. After a night of thinking, she finally made a decision.
She picked up her phone and sent a message to Huo Yanshen: "I agree. But I hope the money can be provided in the form of a loan, and I will pay it back as soon as possible."
Soon, Huo Yanshen replied: "Okay. I will arrange for someone to deliver the contract at noon."
Putting down the phone, Su Wanwan breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that she had just made a decision that could change her destiny.
After arriving at the company, Su Wanwan immediately threw herself into work. She had to work harder, not only to complete Mr. Huo's test, but also to repay the loan as soon as possible.
However, things did not go as smoothly as she imagined.
"Assistant Su," Assistant Lin walked into her office with a serious look, "We have some bad news. We just discovered that information about an important project of the company has been leaked."
Su Wanwan was shocked. "Which project is it?"
"It's the acquisition case you are investigating." Assistant Lin lowered his voice and said, "Someone leaked our bid to the other party."
Su Wanwan instantly understood the seriousness of the matter. This would not only affect the progress of the acquisition, but would also likely cause the company to suffer huge losses.
"We need to hold an emergency meeting immediately." Su Wanwan said decisively, "Please notify Mr. Huo and the heads of other relevant departments."
Half an hour later, the atmosphere in the conference room was solemn. Huo Yanshen sat in the main seat with a gloomy face. The other executives also looked serious and whispered.
"According to the latest news," Su Wanwan stood in front of the projection screen, her voice clear and firm, "our acquisition intention has been known to the other party. But this does not mean that we have lost the initiative."
She paused and continued, "I suggest that we change our acquisition strategy immediately. Instead of acquiring the target company directly, we should consider acquiring their upstream suppliers. This will not only allow us to indirectly control the target company, but also avoid the high costs of direct competition."
There was silence in the conference room. No one expected that this seemingly weak woman could come up with such a brilliant strategy in such a short time.
Huo Yanshen's eyes flashed with approval, "It's a good idea. Assistant Lin, you should organize a team to start implementing it immediately."
At this moment, the door of the conference room was suddenly pushed open. Mr. Huo walked in slowly, leaning on a cane.
"I heard something went wrong," Mr. Huo's eyes swept over everyone present, finally landing on Su Wanwan, "It seems that you have already come up with a plan to deal with it."
Su Wanwan took a deep breath and met Mr. Huo's sharp gaze. She knew that this might be her last chance to prove her worth.
“Yes, old man.” Su Wanwan said firmly, “We have developed a new strategy. If you allow me, I can explain it to you in detail.”
Mr. Huo nodded slightly and said, "Tell me about it."
For the next half hour, Su Wanwan elaborated on her plan in detail. Her analysis was so simple and logical that even the most complex financial operations became easy to understand.
When she finished speaking, the conference room fell silent. Everyone was waiting for Mr. Huo's reaction.
Mr. Huo was silent for a long time, and finally said: "That's a good idea. Let's do as you say."
After saying that, he turned and left the meeting room.
Su Wanwan let out a long sigh. She felt as if she had just experienced a life-and-death test.
After the meeting, Huo Yanshen called Su Wanwan to his office.
"Well done," Huo Yanshen smiled, "It seems I didn't make a mistake."
Su Wanwan forced a smile, "Thank you. But this is just the beginning. We still have a long way to go."
Huo Yanshen nodded, "You are right. However, I believe you are capable of dealing with the next challenge."
After walking out of Huo Yanshen's office, Su Wanwan took a deep breath. She knew that she had just taken a big step. But at the same time, she also clearly realized that this road was destined to be bumpy.
Returning to her office, Su Wanwan saw a contract on the table. She knew that it was the loan contract promised by Huo Yanshen.
Su Wanwan's hands trembled slightly as she picked up the pen. She knew that once she signed the contract, she would be drawn deeper into the vortex of the Huo family.
However, thinking of her mother's illness and the child in her belly, Su Wanwan gritted her teeth and decisively signed her name on the contract.
"I'm sorry, Mom." Su Wanwan said softly, "I will make money as soon as possible and take you away from here."
Outside the window, the sun was shining brightly. But Su Wanwan knew that in this place where the sun could not reach, a more intense game was about to begin.