"Liu Kai?" Dai Shiya called out tentatively, and the figure trembled noticeably, then slowly turned around. It was indeed Liu Kai. He was much thinner than he remembered, with a scruffy beard and evasive eyes, as if he had done something wrong.
Dai Shiya walked quickly to him and said, "Liu Kai, it's really you! I've been looking for you for a long time."
When Liu Kai saw Dai Shiya, a trace of panic flashed in his eyes, "How...how did you find me?"
"It's a long story," Dai Shiya looked around. There weren't many people in the simple little restaurant. "Let's find a place to talk it over."
Liu Kai hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded. The two of them sat down at a relatively secluded table in the corner of the restaurant. Dai Shiya got straight to the point, "Liu Kai, I know there was something else behind the family crisis back then. You are also a victim, right?"
Liu Kai raised his head suddenly, his eyes full of vigilance and fear, "How...how did you know?"
"I have been investigating this matter," Dai Shiya said firmly, "I believe you have been wronged. You must have important clues in your hands."
Liu Kai was silent. He lowered his head, clenched his hands tightly together, and his knuckles turned white. After a long time, he slowly spoke, "I know something, but...but I dare not say it."
"What are you afraid of?" Dai Shiya asked.
"I'm afraid they will retaliate against me," Liu Kai's voice trembled. "They are very powerful and I can't defeat them."
"Don't worry, I will protect you," Dai Shiya said sincerely, "As long as you are willing to stand up and testify, the truth can be revealed, you can be cleared of all charges, and the family can be helped out of the predicament."
Liu Kai raised his head and looked at Dai Shiya's determined eyes. He began to waver. He had been hiding from place to place for years, living in fear and exhaustion. If he could tell the truth, perhaps he could end this kind of life.
"I..." Liu Kai opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.
At this time, Wei Qing came over. She had been observing the situation secretly. She patted Dai Shiya on the shoulder and whispered a few words in her ear. Dai Shiya nodded, and then said to Liu Kai: "Liu Kai, I know you are very scared, but think carefully, when will you stop hiding like this? Only by standing up can you really solve the problem."
Wei Qing continued, "We have some evidence. As long as you cooperate, we can bring those people to justice and ensure your safety." She handed a document to Liu Kai, "This is the information we collected. You can take a look."
Liu Kai took the document and looked through it carefully, his face gradually becoming solemn. The document contained a large amount of evidence, which was enough to prove his innocence and reveal the truth of those people's conspiracy.
"I..." Liu Kai took a deep breath and finally made up his mind, "I am willing to testify!"
Dai Shiya and Wei Qing smiled at each other, and a big stone in their hearts finally fell to the ground. However, at this moment, several dark shadows appeared at the door of the restaurant... A burly man walked straight to the counter and asked in a low voice: "Boss, where are the man and two women who just came in sitting?"
The boss pointed at Dai Shiya and others in the corner. The man showed a cold smile and turned to walk towards them...
The burly man approached with several men in black, and the oppressive feeling of the unfriendly visitor made the air in the small restaurant freeze. Liu Kai's face turned pale, and the documents in his hand trembled so much that they almost fell down.
"It seems we have been discovered." Wei Qing observed the situation calmly and said in a low voice.
Dai Shiya grabbed Liu Kai's arm and said, "Let's go!"
The three of them quickly stood up and rushed to the back door of the restaurant. The burly man saw this and shouted, "Chase!"
The back alley was narrow and cramped, and the trash cans gave off a foul smell. Dai Shiya dragged Liu Kai through the intricate alleys, and the man in black chased after them. Her high heels stumbled on the uneven ground, and Dai Shiya almost fell several times, but she gritted her teeth and dared not slack off.
"Shi Ya, take Liu Kai and go first, I will stop them!" Wei Qing suddenly stopped and spoke in a firm tone.
"No! It's too dangerous!" Dai Shiya shouted anxiously.
"Now is not the time to hesitate!" Wei Qing pushed Dai Shiya forward, "Only by protecting Liu Kai can we reveal the truth! Let's go!"
Wei Qing took out a bottle of anti-wolf spray from her bag and sprayed it at the black-clad man who was chasing them. The pungent smell filled the air, and the black-clad man covered his eyes and retreated in pain. Taking advantage of this gap, Dai Shiya pulled Liu Kai and continued to run forward.
"Wei Qing!" Dai Shiya looked back and saw Wei Qing surrounded by several men in black. Her heart was filled with worry and guilt.
"Don't worry about me! Go!" Wei Qing's voice came from behind, with a hint of anxiety.
Dai Shiya knew that now was not the time to act on emotion, she had to take Liu Kai away safely. She took a deep breath, suppressed the uneasiness in her heart, and pulled Liu Kai forward desperately.
The two ran out of the back alley and came to a busy street. Dai Shiya stopped a taxi and quickly got in, "Master, drive quickly!"
The taxi driver looked confused, but when he saw Dai Shiya's anxious expression, he immediately started the car.
"They are catching up with us!" Liu Kai pointed at the rearview mirror and shouted in horror.
Sure enough, several black cars were chasing closely, speeding up.
"Master, hurry up!" Dai Shiya urged.
The taxi driver stepped on the accelerator, swerving in and out of traffic, and there were dangers everywhere. Dai Shiya tightly grasped the door handle, her heart in her throat.
"No, they are catching up!" Liu Kai's voice trembled.
Dai Shiya glanced out the window and saw a large shopping mall on the side of the road.
"Master, park the car in front of the mall!"
The taxi braked suddenly and stopped at the entrance of the mall. Dai Shiya pulled Liu Kai into the mall and disappeared in the bustling crowd.
A black car also stopped at the entrance of the mall. The man in black got out of the car and looked around, looking for Dai Shiya and Liu Kai.
Inside the mall, Dai Shiya took Liu Kai into a clothing store, changed into ordinary clothes, and then left the mall from another exit.
As night fell, the neon lights of the city flickered. Dai Shiya and Liu Kai hid in a remote small hotel. Liu Kai looked haggard and said nothing.
Dai Shiya handed him a cup of hot water, "Liu Kai, are you okay?"
Liu Kai took the cup of water but did not drink it. He looked at Dai Shiya with a complicated look in his eyes, "Why are you helping me like this?"
Dai Shiya said firmly: "Because I believe you are innocent, and I also believe that the truth will eventually come out."
Liu Kai was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke, "If...if I die..."
Dai Shiya interrupted him, "No, I will definitely protect you!"
Liu Kai looked at Dai Shiya's determined eyes, and a warm current surged in his heart. He took out a USB flash drive from his pocket and handed it to Dai Shiya... "All the evidence is in it..." Dai Shiya took the USB flash drive solemnly, as if she had taken on a heavy burden, "Don't worry, I will definitely make the truth known!" She knew that this small USB flash drive carried Liu Kai's hope and the fate of the entire family.
In order to ensure Liu Kai's safety, Dai Shiya placed him in a secluded place. Later, she contacted Wei Qing and learned that after she was caught by the men in black, the family stepped in to solve the problem and Wei Qing was safe and sound. Dai Shiya's heart was relieved, and she knew it was time to fight back.
The family meeting was scheduled for three days later, and Dai Shiya had to convince Liu Kai to testify in person before then. She came to Liu Kai's residence again and told him how she would escape the pursuit, how she would settle him, and how she would prepare to reveal the truth. Finally, she said, "Liu Kai, I know this is difficult for you, but you are the only one who can prove your innocence and the only one who can help the family out of the predicament."
Liu Kai looked at Dai Shiya, his eyes full of emotion and struggle. He had never thought that when he was desperate, it would be this eldest lady of a family who had never had any connection with him, who would stand by him so firmly, run for him, and plan for him. This trust and support, like a beam of light, illuminated his desperate heart.
"I...I am willing to testify!" Liu Kai took a deep breath, his eyes gradually firmed, "I will make those who framed me pay the price!"
At the family meeting three days later, the atmosphere was heavy and depressing. Dai Shiya and Liu Kai appeared in front of everyone, and a stone stirred up a thousand waves. Everyone was talking about it, and their eyes of surprise, suspicion, and contempt were intertwined and fell on Dai Shiya and Liu Kai.
Dai Shiya looked calm, her eyes swept across the crowd, and her clear voice rang out in the conference room: "I know everyone is surprised by my appearance, but I came here today to reveal a truth, a truth about the betrayal of family interests and the frame-up of loyal people!"
She presented to everyone the evidence and details of how Liu Kai was framed, how those traitors colluded with competitors, and how they used family resources for personal gain. The information in the USB flash drive was like ironclad evidence, exposing those conspiracies and intrigues to the sun.
There was an uproar in the conference room. The family members looked at the hard evidence in shock, unable to believe that their own people would do such a despicable thing. All along, they had been kept in the dark and played around by those hypocritical traitors.
"Impossible! This is fake! Someone is deliberately framing us!" A family member who was named was furious and slammed the table, trying to make excuses.
Dai Shiya sneered, staring at him with a sharp gaze, "The evidence is irrefutable, do you still want to deny it? You..."
She turned her eyes to the door of the conference room, and suddenly stopped, with a meaningful smile on her lips, "It seems that there are other 'actors' to appear in today's scene..." The door of the conference room was pushed open, and Wei Qing walked in with several police officers. She walked straight to Dai Shiya and handed her a folder, "Shiya, this is the additional evidence we collected, which can further prove Liu Kai's innocence and the crimes of those people."
The face of the family member named turned pale instantly, and he slumped in his chair like a deflated ball. He knew that the situation was over, and no matter how he argued, it would be useless. The other members who participated in the conspiracy also lowered their heads, not daring to look anyone in the eye.
"The evidence is conclusive. What else do you have to say?" Dai Shiya's voice was cold and majestic, like the bell of trial, knocking in everyone's heart.
The conference room was in a dead silence, and no one dared to speak. The family member who had been shouting before shook his head dejectedly, muttering to himself: "It's over, everything is over..."
The police officer stepped forward and took away the suspects one by one. Watching them being taken away, Dai Shiya felt no pleasure at all, only deep exhaustion. This family infighting consumed too much of her energy and efforts, and also made her see the complexity and sinisterness of human nature.
After the family meeting, Dai Shiya immediately set about stabilizing the family situation. She calmed down the frightened family members, reorganized the management of the family business, and promoted those who were loyal and reliable to important positions. Her vigorous style and decisive decision-making won the respect and support of many family members.
With the help of Wei Qing, Dai Shiya began to investigate the recent losses of the family business. They found that in addition to the losses caused by the exposed traitor, there were also some hidden crises, such as investment errors, poor management, etc. If these problems are not solved in time, they will have a serious impact on the future development of the family business.
"Shiya, how do you plan to deal with these problems?" Wei Qing asked. She knew that Dai Shiya had a heavy burden on her shoulders, but she believed that Dai Shiya would be able to handle this situation.
Dai Shiya pondered for a moment, with a gleam of determination in her eyes. "I plan to re-formulate the strategic plan of the family business, introduce new management concepts, and explore new strategic markets. Only in this way can the family business be revitalized."
In the following days, Dai Shiya and Wei Qing worked until late at night almost every day. They looked up information, analyzed data, and developed plans, striving to make every detail perfect. Their efforts paid off, and a brand new business plan was soon completed.
At the next family meeting, Dai Shiya showed the plan to all family members. She passionately expounded her ideas and concepts and explained in detail the implementation plan for each step. However, her plan was opposed by some conservatives in the family.
"Dai Shiya, your idea is too radical! Our family business has always pursued a strategy of steady development. Your plan is too risky!" said an older family member in a heavy tone.
"Yes, we can't risk the family's future!" another conservative member echoed.
Facing opposition, Dai Shiya did not back down. She took a deep breath and looked at everyone firmly, "I know my plan has certain risks, but I believe that only by taking risks can we seize opportunities and take the family business to the next level!" She paused and her tone became more determined, "Everyone, times are changing, and we must change too! If we stick to the old ways and stick to the old ways, we will only end up..."
Before she finished speaking, the door of the conference room was suddenly pushed open, and a man in a suit and leather shoes walked in. He walked straight to Dai Shiya and whispered a few words in her ear. Dai Shiya's face changed slightly, "...I know."