Chu Mengyao had already noticed the hostility coming from the five families, as Du Xueqi and Zhang Jing were reporting on the recent events within the company. Du Xueqi, being the secretary, was constantly busy with the company's affairs.

Zhang Jing, the finance minister of Chu Group, a capable subordinate under Chu Mengyao.

"President, employees from important departments of the company have all been courted by the five families; whether openly or secretly, they have offered generous conditions. Either it's an olive branch from one family, or several families have thrown out olive branches," Zhang Jing reported. "And here, the five families mentioned specifically that if I betray the company, I'll receive tremendous benefits. Moreover, key leaders from the five families have privately contacted me, some families more than once."

Zhang Jing held a very high position in Chu Group, making her an obvious target for wooing by various factions.

Du Xueqi said, half-laughing, "It's not just Zhang Jing; even I have been hinted at by people from the five families. They've told me that if I defect, I can name my conditions freely."

Imagine that even Du Xueqi couldn't escape such solicitations; it's needless to say that others might be wooed too.

The methods used by the five families to court are omnipresent, yet unfortunately, the results are minimal.

"They are envious of Chu Group's achievements and want to suppress us," Chu Mengyao, with a calm face, asked quietly, "What is the attitude of the company's employees?"

"We were nurtured by the Chu Family to achieve our current status and position. I think most people will ignore the five families' advances, after all, the company's executives haven't shown divided loyalties despite several changes," Zhang Jing replied uncertainly.

No one can guarantee they won't be tempted by generous benefits; inevitably, there will be some who are greedy, Zhang Jing understood this, so she didn't speak with complete certainty. Chu Mengyao naturally understood this principle.

"Closely monitor those with ulterior motives, and if discovered, immediately expel them from the company. We absolutely can't leave such hidden dangers, letting the five families plant traitors within Chu Group. We must eliminate the hidden threats before they can act," Chu Mengyao commanded unequivocally.

"I will constantly monitor the movements of the company's executives, and with the help of Zhou Wen from the technology department, we can definitely minimize the risks as much as possible," Zhang Jing assured.

"Alright, go ahead with your tasks," Chu Mengyao said.

"Okay, I'll get busy then," Zhang Jing turned to leave and reminded with concern, "President, there's a worry I don't know if I should mention."

"Go ahead," Chu Mengyao said with some curiosity.

"If it's legitimate competition, there's no need to fear suppression from the five families. Although they are powerful, the company has no weaknesses for them to attack," Zhang Jing said. "However, if they resort to unscrupulous means to trouble us, poaching is considered a mild tactic. I fear the five families might use despicable methods, like threatening the families of the company's executives, which could complicate the situation. Such tactics are vile, but the five families reign over the Northwest, and inevitably any treacherous tricks may be used."

"I am mentally prepared for this and have devised countermeasures; you don't need to worry too much about this," Chu Mengyao had anticipated this aspect. While poaching is hateful, it is disdainful in the business world, but competition's underhanded tactics are unavoidable.

After Zhang Jing left, Du Xueqi finally spoke, "President, facing suppression from the five families, the company employees are anxious, after all, the five families have substantial influence. It's impossible not to worry. Zhang Jing's concern is not unwarranted. The company's situation is even more precarious than expected; although the five families haven't directly taken action, their constant subtle maneuvers reveal how difficult it is to establish a foothold."

"I am mentally prepared; let's see how they play their cards next," Chu Mengyao remained very composed.

"President, the Li Family has organized a wine reception inviting most of the rich from Northwest. The invitation has reached my hand. I think this is specifically aimed at us. How should we respond?" Du Xueqi asked slowly, "Should we avoid attending to prevent the five families from seeking an excuse, or should we attend to explore the situation and decide afterward?"

"Avoiding won't help; I want to see what tricks they can play," Chu Mengyao said indifferently.

With Ye Fan by her side, Mengyao was full of confidence, sure she could resolve the crisis from the five families.

Since the five families deliberately stirred trouble, Chu Group had to respond; it was a question of who feared whom.

"What should we do?" Mengyao entrusted all the decisions to Ye Fan.

"I'll accompany you to the so-called Hongmen banquet. As for their despicable tactics, we have to be wary. To minimize damage, it's better to plan early," Ye Fan, upon understanding the situation, quickly made arrangements, "Leave open defense measures unchanged; secretly, let Shen Yaqing use her capabilities. With a hacker's help, there's no secret in the communication between company executives and the outside world. It's also good to respond early to those significantly suspected of betraying the company. Additionally, to prevent trouble from small thugs, let Qiu Wen act. Ye Gang's guys can easily handle those small figures."

Ye Fan combined possible crises with his advantages to formulate an effective response plan.

"You always think so thoroughly," Mengyao's face was bright with a happy smile.

"President, you might be relying too much on your benefactor, otherwise, you could have thought of this," Du Xueqi mused curiously.

The next day.

Ye Fan, Mengyao, Qiu Wen, and Du Xueqi arrived as scheduled at the venue of the Li Family's wine reception.

Ye Fan was planning to significantly enhance Qiu Wen's capabilities, aiming to cultivate Human Body Limit warriors. Achieving this is extremely difficult, requiring indispensable experience, mindset, enlightenment, and foundation, complemented by the Divine Acupoint Method to tap potential, making the plan to cultivate Human Body Limit warriors highly challenging. Therefore, to train Qiu Wen's various capabilities as much as possible, he brought Qiu Wen along, considering this element.

In terms of plasticity, Qiu Wen's potential for growth is stronger than the ten women.

Because the ten women had been trained by Blood Rose since childhood, the skills they possessed have already reached the extreme, making it harder to tap their potential.

After Ye Fan and others parked their car and just got out, a cold voice suddenly sounded behind them, mocking, "Chu Mengyao, are you really that glorious?"

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