The CEO's 100 Billion Bride: The Secret War of the Rich

Early in the morning, at the Huo Group headquarters building.

Su Wanwan sat in her office, carefully reading through the financial statements of Green Wing Technology. Although the merger and acquisition negotiations had been successfully concluded, as a cautious businessman, she felt it necessary to review all the details again.

Just as she was about to close the folder, a small number caught her attention.

"This data... seems a little strange." Su Wanwan frowned and pulled out that page of the report.

She pored over several months of data and discovered a subtle but persistent pattern: R&D spending was growing much slower than the company had claimed, and spending on some projects was significantly higher.

"Maybe it's just a problem with the accounting method," Su Wanwan said to herself, but a sense of uneasiness had already arisen in her heart.

She immediately picked up the phone and dialed the number of the Financial Director Li Qiang.

"Director Li, I need you to immediately organize a team to conduct a comprehensive review of Green Wing Technology's financial situation. Be quick, be rigorous, and most importantly... keep it confidential."

After hanging up the phone, Su Wanwan fell into deep thought. If there really was a financial problem, it would have a huge impact on the merger and acquisition agreement that had just been reached. But what worried her more was that it might seriously damage the reputation of the Huo Group.

Just then, Huo Yanshen pushed the door open and walked in.

"Wanwan, what's wrong?" He could tell something was wrong with his wife at a glance.

Su Wanwan told her husband about her discovery and concerns. Huo Yanshen's expression also became serious.

“You’re right,” he said. “We have to find out what’s going on. But before we do that, we must not let the news leak out.”

Su Wanwan nodded, "I have asked Li Qiang to keep it secret. However, Yan Shen, if there is really a problem...what should we do?"

Huo Yan thought for a moment, "It's too early to draw a conclusion now. Let's wait for the results of the investigation. No matter what, we must put the interests of the company and shareholders first."

In the following days, Su Wanwan remained calm on the surface and continued to handle her daily affairs, but her inner anxiety grew day by day.

Finally, on the afternoon of the third day, Li Qiang came to Su Wanwan's office with the investigation report.

"Mr. Su," Li Qiang said with a serious expression, "The results of our investigation are out. I'm afraid... the situation is more serious than we thought."

Su Wanwan took a deep breath and said, "Go ahead."

Li Qiang opened the report and said, "We found that Green Wing Technology has committed a lot of financial fraud. Not only did they falsely report their R&D expenses, they also hid a lot of debt through a series of complex accounting techniques. In fact, the company's financial situation is not as good as they claimed."

Su Wanwan felt dizzy. She didn't expect things to be so serious.

"Is there any solid evidence?" She forced herself to calm down.

Li Qiang nodded. “It’s all here. We found multiple suspicious offshore accounts, as well as some forged contracts and invoices.”

Su Wanwan read the report carefully, feeling more and more depressed. She knew that this discovery would completely change the situation.

“Director Li, thank you for your work. Please don’t tell anyone else about this for now, including the board of directors. I need time to think about how to deal with it.”

After seeing Li Qiang off, Su Wanwan immediately called Huo Yanshen. Ten minutes later, Huo Yanshen hurried to the office.

"The situation is worse than we thought," Su Wanwan told her husband the results of the investigation.

Huo Yanshen's expression became unusually serious. "This could become a huge scandal. If the news leaks out, not only will Green Wing Technology be in trouble, but the reputation of our Huo Group will also be seriously affected."

Su Wanwan nodded, "That's right. The question now is how should we deal with this matter."

The two fell into silence. This is a dilemma with almost no perfect solution. If the facts are made public, they will face huge legal risks and reputation losses; if the facts are concealed, it will not only violate business ethics, but may also cause a greater crisis in the future.

"We need more information," Huo Yanshen said at last. "For example, was Wang He aware of this? How long did this fraud last? Was there anyone else involved?"

Su Wanwan nodded in agreement, "You're right. We can't make a hasty decision. However, time may be running out. If the news leaks out..."

At this moment, Su Wanwan's cell phone suddenly rang. It was Wang He calling.

"Wanwan," Wang He's voice sounded a little nervous, "I have something I want to talk to you about in person. Is it convenient for us to meet?"

Su Wanwan and Huo Yanshen exchanged glances. Both of them realized that the situation might be more complicated than they thought.

"Okay, Wang He. Let's meet at the coffee shop we often go to in an hour."

After hanging up the phone, Su Wanwan took a deep breath and said, "It seems that we may get some answers soon."

Huo Yanshen nodded, "I'll go with you. No matter what happens, we'll face it together."

An hour later, Su Wanwan and Huo Yanshen arrived at the agreed coffee shop. Wang He was already waiting there, looking extremely tired and anxious.

"Wang He," Su Wanwan said straight to the point, "I think you are looking for me because of the company's financial problems, right?"

Wang He looked up suddenly, a trace of panic flashed across his eyes, and then turned into deep guilt.

"You...you already know?" he asked in a trembling voice.

Su Wanwan nodded. “We recently conducted a detailed review of the company’s finances. Wang He, I need to know the truth. What is going on?”

Wang He sighed deeply, "I... I don't know where to start. It all started three years ago..."

In the next hour, Wang He described in detail the whole story of Green Wing Technology's financial fraud. It turned out that the company encountered serious financial difficulties three years ago. In order to attract investment and maintain the company's operations, the management decided to falsify financial statements.

“I strongly opposed it at the time,” Wang He said bitterly, “but other shareholders thought it was the only way out. They said that as long as we survived this difficult period, we would be able to turn losses into profits once the new technology matured. I… I finally gave in.”

Su Wanwan and Huo Yanshen listened quietly, their hearts filled with complicated emotions.

"Wang He," Su Wanwan said finally, "I understand your predicament at that time. However, you should understand the seriousness of this behavior. Now, what should we do?"

Wang He raised his head, his eyes full of apology and pleading, "Wanwan, I know we made a big mistake. But I beg you to give us a chance. Our technology is real, and as long as there is enough time and resources, we will definitely be able to create value."

Su Wanwan fell into deep thought. She looked at Huo Yanshen for advice.

Huo Yanshen pondered for a moment, then said: "Wang He, we understand your difficulties. However, this matter is no longer just about Green Wing Technology. It also involves the reputation and interests of the Huo Group. We need time to consider how to deal with it."

Wang He nodded, "I completely understand. Whatever decision you make, I will respect it. Just... please give us a chance to correct our mistakes."

After leaving the coffee shop, Su Wanwan and Huo Yanshen were silent all the way. When they got home, they sat in the living room, both immersed in their own thoughts.

"Yan Shen," Su Wanwan finally broke the silence, "What do you think we should do?"

Huo Yanshen sighed deeply, "This is a difficult decision. From a business perspective, we should terminate the merger and acquisition immediately and report to the relevant authorities. But..."

"But doing so may destroy Green Wing Technology and may even affect the development of the entire new energy industry." Su Wanwan continued her husband's words.

Huo Yanshen nodded, "That's right. Moreover, we have to consider those innocent employees. If the company goes bankrupt, they will lose their jobs."

Su Wanwan stood up and walked to the window. Night had enveloped the city, and the neon lights in the distance were flickering, as if telling of the complexity of this world.

"Maybe...we can try a bold plan," she said suddenly, turning to face Huo Yanshen.

Huo Yanshen raised his eyebrows, "What do you think?"

Su Wanwan took a deep breath. "We can continue with the merger and acquisition, but we have to thoroughly reorganize Green Wing Technology. We publicly acknowledged the discovery of financial problems, but emphasized that this was the mistake of the previous management. The new management team will carry out comprehensive rectification. At the same time, we will increase investment in Green Wing Technology to ensure that their technology can generate actual value as soon as possible."

Huo Yanshen nodded thoughtfully, "This is a risky plan. We will face tremendous pressure and doubts. But...if it succeeds, it will not only save Green Wing Technology, but also demonstrate the responsibility and strength of the Huo Group."

Su Wanwan walked back to her husband and held his hand. "I know this decision is full of risks. However, if we back down, then those truly valuable technologies and talents may disappear. We have the responsibility and ability to reverse this situation."

Huo Yanshen looked deeply into his wife's eyes, then smiled and said, "You are right. This is one of the reasons why I love you, you always see opportunities in crises. Well, let's face this challenge together."