"They...they said the conditions offered by the Su family were too generous, and they...they couldn't refuse," the assistant said.

"Damn it!" Lin Fan slammed his fist on the table. "The Su family, they're trying to cut off our supply lines!"

"Mr. Lin, what do we do now?" the assistant asked anxiously.

"Don't panic!" Lin Fan took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. "Contact these suppliers immediately; I want to talk to them personally!"

"Yes!" The assistant quickly went to make the arrangements.

Lin Fan sat in the chair, his face gloomy.

He knew this was a life-or-death struggle.

If the problem of raw material supply cannot be solved, Qihang Technology could really be brought down by the Su family.

"Su family, do you think you can defeat me like this?"

A fierce fighting spirit ignited in Lin Fan's eyes.

"I won't let you succeed!"

...

"Mr. Wang, hello, I am Lin Fan from Qihang Technology."

Lin Fan dialed the number of the first raw material supplier.

"Hello, Mr. Lin." A somewhat embarrassed voice came from the other end of the phone.

“Mr. Wang, I know the Su family has offered you very generous terms,” Lin Fan said. “However, I hope you will consider a long-term partnership with Qihang Technology.”

"President Lin, this..." President Wang hesitated.

"We can offer you more favorable prices, more stable orders, and longer-term cooperation than the Su family," Lin Fan said. "Qihang Technology is a company with technology, strength, and a future. We will not let our partners suffer losses!"

“President Lin, I know what you’re saying.” President Wang sighed. “But the Su family’s power is too great. We…we dare not offend them.”

"Mr. Wang, are you afraid of retaliation from the Su family?" Lin Fan asked.

"Mr. Lin, to be honest, yes," Mr. Wang said frankly.

"Rest assured, I will guarantee your safety and protect your interests," Lin Fan said. "As long as you are willing to cooperate with us, I guarantee that the Su family will not dare to harm a single hair on your head!"

"This..." Mr. Wang was still somewhat hesitant.

"Mr. Wang, please reconsider," Lin Fan said. "I await your good news."

After hanging up, Lin Fan dialed the number of the second supplier.

...

"President Lin, good news!"

A few days later, the assistant rushed excitedly into Lin Fan's office.

"General Manager Wang and his team have agreed to continue supplying us!"

"Really?" Lin Fan's eyes lit up.

"Really! They said they were moved by your sincerity and are willing to continue working with us!" the assistant said excitedly.

"Great!" Lin Fan breathed a sigh of relief. "Finally, a major problem has been solved!"

"Mr. Lin, how did you do that?" the assistant asked curiously.

“I assured them that the future of Qihang Technology is closely linked to their future,” Lin Fan said. “I believe they will ultimately make the right choice.”

"Mr. Lin, you are truly amazing!" the assistant exclaimed with genuine admiration.

"Now is not the time to celebrate," Lin Fan said. "The Su family won't give up so easily; we must continue the fight!"

...

On the internet.

"Qihang Technology's chips are garbage!"

"My Qimingxing phone broke down in less than a month!"

"Qihang Technology engages in false advertising and deceives consumers!"

...

All sorts of negative comments flooded in.

"These online trolls are truly ubiquitous," Zhao Qing said, gritting her teeth in anger as she looked at the comments.

"They're trying to completely ruin our reputation."

"President Lin, what should we do?"

"What else can we do?" Lin Fan sneered. "Fight back at them with insults?"

“Then…then what should we do…” Zhao Qing was somewhat at a loss.

"Let the facts speak for themselves," Lin Fan said. "Let's show the public our products, our technology, and our services."

"Let those rumors fall apart on their own!"

"Yes!" Zhao Qing nodded.

"Furthermore," Lin Fan added, "we will initiate legal proceedings to hold these rumor-mongers accountable!"

"Let them know that spreading rumors comes at a price!"

"Understood!" Zhao Qing's eyes hardened.

"Court is now in session!" The judge slammed his gavel, his voice echoing throughout the courtroom.

Qihang Technology's legal team, dressed in suits, were on high alert. Lead lawyer Chen, with piercing eyes, held a thick stack of documents in his hand.

On the Su family's side, the legal team was equally resolute. Su Ming, the representative of the Su family, sat in the defendant's dock with a livid face and shifty eyes.

"The plaintiff, Qihang Technology, is suing the defendant, Su's Group, and related individuals, on multiple charges including unfair competition, commercial espionage, and defamation." The judge's voice was clear and authoritative. "Please state your claims."

Attorney Chen stood up and cleared his throat: "Your Honor, jury members, distinguished guests, I am the attorney representing Qihang Technology. Today, we are here to expose the series of crimes committed against Qihang Technology by the Su Group and related individuals!"

He paused, then his tone became impassioned: "First of all, the Su Group used unfair competition tactics to maliciously lower the price of raw materials in an attempt to cut off Qihang Technology's supply chain. This is a typical case of commercial bullying!"

Attorney Chen presented a series of pieces of evidence, including testimonies from suppliers, secret agreements between the Su family and suppliers, and meeting minutes from within the Su family.

"This evidence unequivocally proves that the Su family did not hesitate to disrupt market rules and damage industry interests in order to suppress Qihang Technology!" Attorney Chen's voice was firm and resounding.

The Su family's lawyer attempted to refute this, saying, "This is just normal business negotiation; how can it be considered unfair competition?"

"Normal business negotiations?" Attorney Chen sneered. "You used threats and inducements to force suppliers to abandon their cooperation with Qihang Technology. Is that what you call normal business negotiations?"

He turned to Su Ming: "President Su, please explain, is the signature on this agreement yours?"

Su Ming's face turned even uglier, and he stammered, unable to speak.

Attorney Chen continued, "Secondly, the Su family also instructed industrial spies to infiltrate Qihang Technology and steal the core technical data of the 'Qimingxing' chip, which is a serious violation of trade secrets!"

He displayed the confession of the arrested commercial spy, as well as classified documents recovered from the spy's computer.

"These documents are the result of Qihang Technology's huge investment in research and development, but the Su family wants to gain them for nothing and claim them as their own. This is blatant theft!" Attorney Chen's tone was full of anger.

The Su family's lawyer argued, "This so-called evidence is all fabricated; we have never done such a thing!"

"Forgery?" Attorney Chen produced a forensic report. "This report proves the authenticity of this evidence. What else do you have to say?"

The Su family's lawyer was speechless.

"Finally, the Su family also used online trolls to spread numerous rumors about Qihang Technology, maliciously damaging Qihang Technology's reputation. This is a serious act of defamation!" Attorney Chen displayed negative comments online, as well as the bills from the troll company.

"These rumors have caused enormous economic losses and reputational damage to Qihang Technology, and the Su family must pay the price!" Attorney Chen's voice grew increasingly loud.

The Su family's lawyers were still trying to argue, but their voices grew weaker and weaker, and they became increasingly less confident.

"...The defendant's witnesses made numerous inconsistencies!"

"...The plaintiff's evidence is conclusive and irrefutable!"

In court, the words flew.

Sweat beaded on Su Ming's forehead, and he clenched his fists so tightly that his nails almost dug into his flesh.

Public Relations Department. Zhao Qing stared at the computer screen, her fingers flying across the keyboard.

"Everyone, let's put in a little more effort and publish all these clarification articles!" Zhao Qing's voice was a little hoarse; she had been working overtime for several days in a row.

"Mr. Zhao, why don't you take a rest? We'll take over," a colleague advised.

“No, time is of the essence. We must reverse public opinion as soon as possible.” Zhao Qing shook her head.

The public relations staff were all incredibly motivated, like they'd been injected with adrenaline.

They not only published lengthy reports in major mainstream media outlets, detailing Qihang Technology's development history, technological strength, and social responsibility.

They also launched a series of interactive activities on social media.

The "#MyStoryWithTheMorningStar#" contest has begun!

Share your real experience using a phone with the 'Morning Star' chip for a chance to win a big prize!

"Qihang Technology, dedicated to making every chip with heart!"