Chapter 131 The Black Shark in the Submarine! Danger Approaches Silently!
On the second day after the power transition, Jiang Wu's life seemed unchanged, but inside, a tremendous change had taken place.
She still goes to the "Wu Se" studio every day to handle daily affairs with Zhou Nianci and receive those distinguished ladies.
But there was an extra black notebook in her bag that no one knew about.
Every night after the children had gone to bed, she would carefully study the roster under the desk lamp in her study.
Behind each of the names above lies a family, a relationship, and a complex web of power.
What Jiang Wu needs to do is match these names with the information she obtained from "Lady Diplomacy" one by one, and reorganize and consolidate this network.
She began to selectively make concessions, subtly currying favor with certain families at "key junctures" through the "Wu Se" platform.
For example, when the wife of a ministry leader came to look at clothes, Jiang Wu would "casually" mention that she heard the wife's hometown was in Suzhou, and that her studio had just received a new batch of top-quality Suzhou embroidery fabric, so she could have a cheongsam made for her at half price.
For example, if the wife of a field army general complains about her daughter's unsuccessful marriage, Jiang Wu will "coincidentally" invite the mother of a young officer with a respectable family background and a bright future to the next tea party.
Her actions were like a gentle spring breeze and nourishing rain, subtly and silently influencing all things.
No one thought she was deliberately trying to win them over; they just felt that Qin's granddaughter-in-law was incredibly good at interpersonal relationships and knew how to navigate social situations.
In just half a month, the Qin family's network of connections was reactivated in Jiang Wu's hands, becoming more stable and more humane than before.
Zhong Tinglan was filled with admiration for her daughter-in-law's actions.
She privately remarked to Qin Lie, "Your grandfather handing over power to your wife is truly the wisest decision I've ever seen him make! This girl is born for this!"
Qin Lie, on the other hand, looked extremely proud.
His wife is the most amazing person in the world!
However, the peaceful days did not last long.
Qin Lie returned very late that night, carrying a heavy sense of exhaustion and a lingering smell of smoke.
"What's wrong? Is the project not going well?" Jiang Wu poured him a glass of warm water and asked softly.
Qin Lie took the water glass and drank it all in one gulp, but his brows furrowed even more.
"It's not that things aren't going well, it's that things are going too well."
His voice was a little hoarse.
"The sonar system upgrade plan has been fully launched, with Deputy Commander Liu personally overseeing the project, and progress is rapid. But... because of this, I have been promoted to a more important position."
Qin Lie looked at Jiang Wu with a serious expression.
"The Central Military Commission has ordered the establishment of a special project team to develop core technologies for our country's next-generation submarines, including power, weapons, and... a brand-new stealth material."
"This project is codenamed 'Black Shark'."
"I have been appointed as the deputy head of this project team, in charge of security and external coordination."
Jiang Wu's heart sank.
What does this level of project mean?
It signifies the nation's top secrets, and also... the greatest danger.
"The core of the 'Black Shark' project is a biomimetic stealth coating technology. Once successful, our submarines will be able to blend into the ocean background like a real shark, rendering all current sonar systems in the world blind and deaf."
Qin Lie lowered his voice to a whisper, as if afraid of being overheard.
"This technology is at least ten years ahead of the US. Do you think they're going crazy?"
Jiang Wu didn't say anything, but silently helped him take off his cold coat.
The answer is self-evident.
From that day on, Qin Lie became even busier.
He often stayed at his secret base in the Western Hills on the outskirts of Beijing for several days in a row and couldn't go home.
Even when he went home, he would come and go in a hurry, always accompanied by two plainclothes guards at a distance.
The security level at the Qin Family Compound has also been quietly increased.
The sentry at the gate had been replaced, and his gaze was now more vigilant.
The number of night patrols has also doubled.
An unseen dark cloud hung over the Qin family.
Jiang Wu keenly noticed this change.
She began to go out less often, spending most of her time at home or in her studio.
She even mixed the food with spring water from her own space to keep the whole family in optimal physical and mental condition.
One afternoon, Jiang Wu was drawing a new design draft in her studio when Zhou Nianci suddenly walked in looking flustered.
"Xiao Wu, something's happened!"
"What's wrong, Sister Zhou? Tell me slowly." Jiang Wu put down her pen and poured her a glass of water.
"Our... the chef Wang from Suzhou we hired, something happened to his family!"
Zhou Nianci's voice was choked with sobs.
"This morning his son was hit by a bicycle on his way to school! He's okay, but he broke his leg!"
The person who caused the accident fled and hasn't been found yet!
Jiang Wu's brows furrowed instantly.
Master Wang is the most skilled tailor at the "Wu Se" studio, responsible for the core processes of all haute couture.
“I’ve already transferred five hundred yuan from the account so he can go to the hospital right away. But he probably won’t be able to work for a month or two in this condition,” Zhou Nianci sighed. “We still have several big orders coming up, what are we going to do?”
Jiang Wu did not speak.
Her mind was racing.
A bicycle hit someone? Hit-and-run?
In this day and age, neighbors all know each other, so the probability of something like this happening is extremely small.
And why did it happen that the accident involved the son of Master Wang, who was the most skilled driver?
Was this really an accident?
Before she could figure it out, the phone suddenly rang urgently.
Zhou Nianci answered the phone and listened for a few minutes; her face instantly turned deathly pale.
“Xiao Wu…” Her voice trembled as she hung up the phone, “It’s…it’s the home of Ms. Li, who is in charge of embroidery. Her husband works at the steel factory, and today he lost focus while operating the machine and his hand got caught in it…”
"What?!" Jiang Wu suddenly stood up.
If what happened to Master Wang's family could still be considered a coincidence, then it definitely isn't now!
One person was responsible for the core cutting, and the other was responsible for the core embroidery.
The two most important technicians in the studios both suffered serious accidents at home on the same day!
This is a warning!
I came here because of her "alluring beauty"!
No, or rather, they came for Jiang Wu!
"Close the shop immediately!" Jiang Wu decided decisively. "Tell all employees to leave work early today, and the studio will be closed for the next three days with paid leave!"
"Huh? But those orders..."
"Orders can wait, but human lives cannot!" Jiang Wu's voice was resolute and unwavering. "Go now!"
Zhou Nianci was intimidated by her imposing manner and dared not ask any more questions. She quickly ran to make arrangements.
Jiang Wu stood alone in the empty studio, the afterglow of the setting sun casting a long shadow of her.
She walked to the window and looked at the bustling streets outside, her eyes gradually turning cold.
Instead of directly targeting her or Qin Lie, they chose the most insidious and despicable method—attacking the most innocent and vulnerable people around them.
This was done to create chaos, distract her, and test her reaction.
Just then, her gaze suddenly sharpened.
A black Volga sedan was parked under a large locust tree across the street.
The car window was rolled down halfway.
A man was sitting in the back seat, a cigar between his fingers, gazing across the street in her direction.
A faint, mocking smile, like a cat playing with a mouse, graced his face.
Jiang Wu's pupils instantly contracted into the most dangerous needle-like shapes.
She didn't know the man.
But she could clearly feel a cold, bloody killing intent emanating from that direction, locking onto her firmly!
Beneath this murderous aura lurked another, even more chilling presence.
That's... the aura of a cultivator!
Although faint and deliberately concealed, it is absolutely true!
That's the mysterious man who followed behind Deputy Commander Lu at the Army Day celebration three years ago!
He finally came knocking on our door!
The noisy streets during the evening rush hour faded away instantly in Jiang Wu's senses.
The whole world was left with only her and that man in a silent standoff.
The man seemed to notice her gaze, and his smile deepened.
He made a flippant "please" gesture toward Jiang Wu, then rolled up the car window.
The black Volga silently merged into the traffic and disappeared.
Jiang Wu stood by the window for a long time without moving.
But a tidal wave of emotions was surging within her.
The enemy was far more powerful and complex than she had imagined.
They not only possess worldly means, but also... the power of the cultivation world!
She immediately returned to her office, picked up the phone, and dialed the number for the Qin family compound.
"It's me. Have the guard go to the base to pick up Qin Lie and tell him there's an emergency at home and he needs to come back immediately!"
After hanging up the phone, Jiang Wu's eyes became incredibly determined.
She walked to the mirror, looked at her beautiful reflection, and took a deep breath.
It seems the peaceful days are over.
She looked at herself in the mirror and said softly.
"Since you've come knocking on our door, then let's... have some fun."
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