Chapter 695 - 698: The Backup Plan

Chapter 695: Chapter 698: The Backup Plan

The inertia of the large truck was too great to stop suddenly. It barreled through the intersection at over 100 kilometers per hour, crashed into the barrier, and flipped over!

"Crash! Bang! Boom!"

After a series of loud crashes, the truck finally landed in a muddy ditch beside the road, kicking up a cloud of black and yellow dust that frightened passing drivers on the highway.

Still shaken, Lin Ruoxi watched as the truck flipped over. Though she felt a fleeting joy at narrowly escaping death, she quickly calmed down. Turning to Yang Chen, who had a mocking expression, she asked, "Did you know someone was trying to harm me?"

Yang Chen clicked his tongue. "It wasn't just about harming you. They wanted to kill both of us. If you had been poisoned, they might have made their move in the hospital, but you discharged yourself too quickly, disrupting their plans. They couldn't organize another attack right away, so our return to Yu Lei from the hospital was relatively safe. Now that the enemy has regrouped, they won't act recklessly at Yu Lei headquarters, but they'll definitely try something if we're alone in a more secluded area."

"You mean they're targeting both of us?" Lin Ruoxi pondered. "I can understand why they'd want to kill me. Li Minghe is after me and fears I'll retaliate, but why do they want to kill you? Do you have a grudge with them?"

Yang Chen's expression darkened slightly before he smiled. "Who knows? Maybe they want to eliminate all loose ends to prevent me from seeking revenge."

Lin Ruoxi didn't entirely believe him but didn't press further. She pouted and said, "No wonder you insisted on driving me to the company. You knew about this and didn't warn me. I know you're not afraid of such ordinary threats, but you could've at least prepared me mentally."

Yang Chen fell silent, started the car, and resumed driving. After a moment, he asked, "Ruoxi, do you hate Li Minghe now?"

Surprised, Lin Ruoxi looked at him, unsure why he was being so serious.

"I don't exactly hate him, but I definitely dislike him. I still don't understand why he's so fixated on me, going to such lengths to see me fail or even die."

Yang Chen frowned. "He tried to kill you and me, and you don't hate him? I think it's only fair to shoot him on sight."

Lin Ruoxi frowned slightly. "I know you're worried about me, but I think legal means are better. If we resort to killing because of their actions, how are we any different from them?" Upstodatee from n(0)/ve/lbIn/.(co/m

"At a time like this, you're talking about morality? He tried to crush you into pulp!" Yang Chen scoffed impatiently.

Biting her lip, Lin Ruoxi replied, "I know you think I'm being naive, but I'm just a businesswoman. I can outmaneuver my competitors and remain calm when they lose everything, but I can't take a life, directly or indirectly. You might find me annoying or overly sentimental, but I can't simply kill someone."

Yang Chen smiled bitterly and shook his head. "Women are really different. If this happened to Rose, she'd lead a team to kill them without me saying anything."

Everyone exchanged surprised glances.

The elderly bank president asked in confusion, "Director Luo, didn't you come here today to discuss aiding Yu Lei? Why the change?"

Luo Cuishan spoke earnestly. "The Prime Minister is far away in Yandu and isn't fully aware of the situation. He's merely concerned about a well-known domestic enterprise. Since you all see it this way, even if the Prime Minister wants to aid Yu Lei, it should be based on the actual situation. Of course, this is my suggestion, so you won't be held responsible. Just please don't let the Prime Minister know about this matter to spare him some face. Can I count on you all to help maintain his dignity?"

The bank presidents, seeing the faint coldness behind Luo Cuishan's smile, couldn't help but feel a chill.

"Since Director Luo has spoken, we will be pragmatic and abandon the aid plan for Yu Lei," they all responded promptly.

Luo Cuishan's smile became more relaxed and natural. "Thank you for your hard work. I can't stay long this time, so we won't have lunch together. Next time, I'll be sure to join the Prime Minister for a few drinks with you all."

Everyone quickly stood up, bowing as they escorted Luo Cuishan out of the conference room, not daring to show any dissent.

After leaving the conference room and entering the elevator, Luo Cuishan's smile disappeared. She asked one of her assistants in a cold voice, "How are the preparations?"

The assistant quickly replied, "Everything is ready. The information is comprehensive and can be delivered to Lin Ruoxi anytime."

Luo Cuishan praised, "Well done." Then she asked, "Is that fool behaving?"

The assistant smirked. "Yes, he's staying at the villa with the woman he's been using."

"This is the final stage. Make sure everything abroad is also in place. We can't afford any mistakes," Luo Cuishan said ominously.

"Yes!"

At that moment, the elevator door opened with a "ding," and they reached the ground floor.

Luo Cuishan's face once again donned a gentle and dignified smile as she stepped out of the elevator, exuding a spring-like warmth.

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