"Hand him over to the police!"
Lin Fan's voice was icy cold, devoid of any warmth, echoing in the empty office.
Zhao Kai collapsed to the ground, his face ashen, and was carried away by two security guards. Lin Fan didn't even bother to look at his desperate eyes.
Traitors never deserve sympathy.
He took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing the surging anger and disappointment in his chest. Su Ming, it's Su Ming again! This score will be settled sooner or later, with interest!
Wang Wei stood to the side, his face equally grim. "President Lin, data recovery has begun, and the technical department is working through the night to fix it. The security system... we must upgrade it immediately."
“It’s not just an upgrade.” Lin Fan walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window, looking down at the bustling city below. The night was as dark as ink, and the neon lights flickered, but they couldn’t conceal the undercurrents surging beneath. “This time it was Zhao Kai, but what about next time? We must conduct a thorough ‘clean-up’ internally, and at the same time, we must completely crush the ambitions of those wolves eyeing us from the outside!”
His gaze was as sharp as an eagle's, as if it could pierce through the night and strike the heart of his opponent.
"Prepare for a press conference immediately!" Lin Fan turned around and ordered decisively, "And it has to be an international press conference!"
"International?" Zhang Chi, the public relations director, was slightly taken aback, then understood Lin Fan's intention. Su Ming was colluding with unscrupulous foreign businessmen and spreading negative international reports, so the counterattack had to be carried out on the international stage!
“That’s right, international!” Lin Fan emphasized. “We need to choose the most influential international financial center as the venue and invite all the mainstream international media! I want to attend in person!”
“President Lin, you personally…” Zhang Chi hesitated, which undoubtedly put Lin Fan in the spotlight.
"I must go in person!" Lin Fan interrupted him. "Only I can represent Qihang Technology and give the world the most direct, powerful, and irrefutable response!"
His eyes burned with an unwavering determination. "Prepare all the data, all the test reports, especially the authoritative third-party certifications that can prove our chips are absolutely safe! I want that data to be displayed clearly on the big screen for everyone to see!"
"Furthermore," Lin Fan's voice suddenly turned cold, carrying a chilling undertone, "compile all the evidence we've found of Su Ming's collusion with those foreign forces! Transaction emails, call records, financial transactions... everything that can prove their despicable acts, not a single thing can be missing!"
"President Lin, this..." Zhang Chi gasped. Publicly revealing this evidence was tantamount to declaring war on Su Ming, and in front of the whole world!
"Do it this way!" Lin Fan waved his hand, his tone almost ruthless and resolute. "If Su Ming dares to do this, he can't blame me for doing it the next big time! I'll let the whole world see who is using such dirty tricks to try and destroy a company that relies on technological innovation for survival! I'll make sure his name, along with those shady dealings, is forever nailed to the pillar of shame!"
Once the order was given, Qihang Technology, like a high-speed, precision machine, sprang into action once more.
The technology department worked overtime to restore the data and simultaneously began building a new, more robust firewall. The public relations department, with unprecedented efficiency, contacted venues, invited media, and prepared materials. The legal department also began compiling litigation materials against Su Ming and his associates.
A few days later, the luxurious banquet hall of a top hotel in the International Financial Center was temporarily transformed into a press conference venue.
Hundreds of media reporters from around the world, armed with cameras and microphones, stood ready. Flashes illuminated the scene like daytime, and the clicking of cameras was incessant. A tense yet expectant atmosphere filled the air; everyone wanted to know how Qihang Technology, caught in the eye of the storm, would respond to this sudden crisis.
On the stage, the backdrop featured the simple yet technologically advanced blue and white logo of Qihang Technology: "Qihang, Leading the Future".
Lin Fan, dressed in a dark suit, walked confidently onto the stage under the watchful eyes of the crowd. There was no trace of panic on his face; his eyes were calm and deep, exuding an air of complete confidence.
He did not sit down, but walked directly to the podium and scanned the entire room.
The previously noisy venue fell silent instantly. All cameras and all eyes were focused on him alone.
"Dear media friends, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend Qihang Technology's press conference." Lin Fan's voice, carried clearly through the microphone, resonated throughout the venue with a calm and powerful presence.
"Recently, some negative reports about Qihang Technology's chip products have attracted widespread attention internationally. These reports claim that our 'Qimingxing' series chips have serious security vulnerabilities."
He paused, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable authority.
"Today, I stand here to tell everyone the facts—these reports are pure fabrications!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the huge screen behind him lit up instantly.
“This is an independent testing report issued by CyberShield, a top international information security testing organization,” Lin Fan pointed to the dense data and charts on the screen. “The report shows that our ‘Morning Star Pro’ and ‘Ultra’ chips have achieved the highest rating in all key security indicators!”
On the screen, the rigorous test data, like the most powerful weapons, are clearly displayed. Penetration test results, code audit reports, encryption strength analysis... each one far exceeds industry standards.
"These are the results of a physical attack test conducted by TÜV Rheinland in Germany," the screen switched, "Even under extreme physical conditions, our chip data protection mechanism remains as solid as a rock!"
"This is an evaluation report from the Stanford University Artificial Intelligence Laboratory in the United States..."
One authoritative, detailed, and irrefutable piece of evidence after another was dropped like bombshells. Suppressed gasps and whispers filled the room. Reporters frantically pressed their shutters, capturing this decisive moment.
"So, if our products are safe and reliable, why are there those malicious negative reports?" Lin Fan's tone suddenly changed, and his eyes sharpened.
"Because this is a premeditated and organized commercial defamation!"
The screen switched again, this time displaying email screenshots and blurry call log text.
"We've discovered that the mastermind behind these false reports is our competitor—Su Ming of the Su Group!" Lin Fan's voice suddenly rose, filled with anger and condemnation. "He colluded with the illegal foreign business investigation agency 'Shadow Consulting' and some unscrupulous media outlets that received bribes to jointly orchestrate this conspiracy against Qihang Technology!"
On the screen, the encrypted emails between Su Ming and the head of "Shadow Consulting" were partially revealed. Although key information was redacted, it clearly pointed to core content such as the transaction amount and the target mission (smearing Qihang Chip). Several audio clips of phone calls, which had been technically processed and had some background noise removed but whose voices could still be identified, were also played.
"...Destroy it at all costs!"
"...The key is security vulnerabilities; even if it's fake, make it look real!"
"...Money is no object, I'm setting sail for utter ruin!"
Although it was just a clip, the malicious and resentful voice sent chills down the spines of everyone present.
Whoosh—!
The entire venue erupted in chaos!
International public opinion was in an uproar!
Reporters rushed to ask questions, and the flashbulbs went off at an unprecedented frequency, almost setting the entire venue ablaze.
"Mr. Lin! Is this true? The Su Group would actually do such a thing?"
Will Qihang Technology take legal action?
Why would Su Ming do this? Is it merely because of business competition?
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