In the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, the air is so thick that it seems like you can squeeze out water, mixed with the strong smell of plant humus and the faint smell of rosin from the distant wood processing plant. The huge broad-leaved plants block out the sun, leaving only mottled light and shadows projected on the muddy path.
Lin Wei followed behind Manager Wang of "Senyuan Wood Industry", walking in the so-called "raw material forest farm" with one foot deep and one foot shallow. Fang Wei and Purchasing Manager Chen Ming followed closely behind, and the backs of the shirts of the three people were already soaked with sweat. The so-called "North American black walnut forest area" in front of them has sparse trees, twisted trunks, and rough bark, which is far from the top black walnut with clear texture and mellow color in the data pictures. The air is filled with a pungent smell of cheap preservatives.
"Manager Wang," Lin Wei stopped, her voice was particularly clear and calm in the sultry air, "Is this the raw material forest of 'top North American black walnut' provided by your company?" She pointed to a tree next to her that was obviously underage and had soft wood.
Manager Wang's honest smile remained, but a hint of barely perceptible panic flashed in his eyes: "Director Lin, you don't know, this batch is a newly cultivated test area, the quality is a little worse. The core forest area is deeper, and the road is not easy to walk, you see..."
"Lead the way." Lin Wei interrupted him, her tone unquestionable. She stayed up all night last night, repeatedly studying the information, combined with the warning from Gu Heng's phone call, her heart had already been alarmed. She needed to see the so-called "core" and get solid evidence.
Manager Wang's eyes flashed with a fierce light, and then he smiled: "Okay, okay, this way please." He led the three people into a more remote path that was almost covered by vines.
The further in, the more gloomy the environment. The towering old trees blocked most of the light, and the surroundings were terribly quiet, with only the crackling sound of dead branches being broken underfoot and the chirping of unknown insects. Fang Wei and Chen Ming exchanged glances with some uneasiness.
"Manager Wang, how far is the core forest area?" Lin Wei asked again, and at the same time calmly reached into the side pocket of her briefcase, where a pen with a recording function was hidden - this was her last defense before setting off.
"Almost, almost!" Manager Wang's voice was accompanied by a subtle urgency. As soon as he finished speaking, four dark-skinned, sturdy men wearing camouflage vests suddenly walked out of the woods ahead, with fierce eyes, machetes or thick wooden sticks in their hands, and blocked the way with ill intentions.
Fang Wei and Chen Ming were so scared that their faces turned pale and they cried out in shock.
The smile on Manager Wang's face disappeared instantly, replaced by a chilling hideousness. He took a step back and stood with the four strong men, completely tearing off his disguise: "Director Lin, Director Fang, Manager Chen, I'm sorry! Someone doesn't want your 'Dawn Plan' to proceed smoothly, and doesn't want you, the 'airdropped' director, to gain a foothold in Gu's!"
"Is it Director Zhou?" Lin Wei forced herself to calm down, looking directly at Manager Wang with sharp eyes, her voice not trembling at all, "What did he use to bribe you? Did he let you set up this trap to make us 'accidentally' injured here? Or did he want to use the fake timber contract to cheat Gu's?"
Manager Wang didn't expect Lin Wei to be so straightforward Then, he pointed out the mastermind behind the scenes, was stunned for a moment, and then said viciously: "Smart! It's a pity that it's too late! Jay Chou said that as long as you have some accidents during the "inspection" here today, such as being bitten by a poisonous snake, or accidentally falling off a cliff, and then sign this timber supply contract," he shook a document that he had prepared in his hand, "the "habitat" project will be completely ruined! As for you, Director Lin..." He looked up and down at Lin Wei, his eyes were lewd, "Such a beautiful face, if something happened, Director Gu would be heartbroken, right? Hahaha!"
"Shameless!" Fang Wei was so angry that she trembled all over.
Chen Ming also clenched his fists, but looking at the weapon in the other party's hand, he did not dare to act rashly.
"Contract?" Lin Wei sneered. Instead of being afraid, she took a step forward. Her powerful aura made Manager Wang and the thugs behind him subconsciously take a half step back. "Manager Wang, are you sure that the contract in your hand can represent 'Senyuan Wood Industry'? Or is the real boss behind you actually the shell trading company 'Tongda International' under Jay Chou's name that is about to go bankrupt? You used the name of 'Senyuan' to deceive us into signing a high-priced contract, but the actual supply was the inferior wood in the warehouse of 'Tongda' that was even over-formaldehyde! Once something goes wrong, Gu's reputation will be damaged and huge compensation will be paid. 'Senyuan' can go bankrupt and run away, while the real behind-the-scenes 'Tongda' and its owner Jay Chou can stay out of it and even benefit from it! Am I right?" Lin Wei's words were like a string of cannons, accurately piercing the core of the whole conspiracy! She frantically searched for information last night and finally found that there were secret financial transactions and related transaction records between "Senyuan" and "Tongda International" controlled by Jay Chou! Manager Wang's face turned pale instantly, his eyes filled with incredible horror! How could she know so clearly? !
"You... you are talking nonsense!" Manager Wang was furious and yelled at his men, "Go! Catch her! Put her handprint on the contract!"
Four thugs brandished their weapons and rushed over ferociously! Fang Wei and Chen Ming screamed and retreated in fear.
At the critical moment!
"Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Four crisp, short, silk-like gunshots suddenly rang out!
It was not the thugs who fired the gun! The bullets hit the muddy ground at the feet of the four thugs with great accuracy, splashing high mud and instantly stopping their movements! Everyone was shocked by the sudden gunshot!
Then, a huge roar came from far away, and a strong wind blew, blowing the surrounding leaves crazy! A dark green civilian helicopter without any markings descended from the sky like a god, hovering low over the clearing in the forest! The hatch opened, and two rappelling ropes were lowered!
Several figures wearing black combat uniforms, as agile as cheetahs, slid down the ropes like lightning to the ground! They were well-trained, and formed a tactical formation the moment they landed. The black muzzles of the submachine guns in their hands firmly locked Manager Wang and the four thugs who had already been scared silly!
The leader was tall and straight, wearing tactical sunglasses, and his face could not be seen clearly, but the cold and murderous aura of controlling everything made Lin Wei's heart skip a beat instantly!
Gu Heng!
He actually came in person! In such a thunderous and shocking way!
Manager Wang completely collapsed to the ground, his face was ashen, and his crotch was wet. The thugs were also scared to death, and the weapons in their hands fell to the ground with a "clang".
The black-clad security guards quickly stepped forward, neatly subdued Manager Wang and the other five, and handcuffed them.
Gu Heng then took his long legs and walked towards Lin Wei step by step. He took off his tactical sunglasses, revealing his handsome but frosty face. His deep eyes were like the sea before a storm, surging with suppressed anger and fear, and his gaze was locked on Lin Wei, as if he wanted to suck her in.
He walked in front of Lin Wei, so close that he could feel the smell of gunpowder and the burning breath of the helicopter engine on his body. Lin Wei looked up at him, the palpitations of surviving a disaster and the huge shock of seeing him suddenly appear made her speechless for a while.
Gu Heng's eyes quickly swept over her, and after confirming that she was unharmed, the tight jawline seemed to relax slightly. But his voice was terribly low, with a sense of impending depression:
"Lin Wei."
He called her name, no longer "Director Lin", but her full name, with a force that was almost like gritting teeth.
"Who gave you the courage to go in knowing it was a trap?!"
His tone was questioning and angry, but Lin Wei caught a glimpse of unconcealable fear in the depths of his bottomless eyes? Was he afraid? Afraid that something would happen to her?
This realization shocked her more than the gunshot just now!