OBS Chapter 140 Breaking through the Defense Line
Chapter 140 Breaking through the Defense Line
Faced with the combined pressure from Lin Chuyue and Li Zhanchuan, Li Hao's inner defenses began to crumble. Lin Chuyue, however, keenly sensed that an even larger web lay hidden behind him. As the investigation deepened, a battle of trust and betrayal gradually unfolded.
"Manager Li, since you're so dedicated, why don't you show us your 'work results' now?" Lin Chuyue's voice was calm and unhurried, but her gaze was as sharp as a knife.
Fine beads of cold sweat appeared on Li Hao's forehead. He forced a stiff smile and said, "President Lin, these technical issues are quite complex and may not be able to be explained in a short time."
Li Zhanchuan interrupted him coldly, "Since it's complicated, let a professional check it out." He turned and gestured for his assistant Yan Bo to come in. Yan Bo, holding a portable computer, went straight to Li Hao's device and connected the interface.
"You..." Li Hao was about to stop him, but Li Zhanchuan's cold glare left him frozen in place.
"Don't move, stand there." Li Zhanchuan's voice was not loud, but it was full of unquestionable authority.
Yan Bo quickly operated the computer, and a moment later, a series of file transfer records popped up on the screen, clearly showing the data content that Li Hao had just uploaded and the destination server address.
Lin Chuyue's face instantly darkened, her gaze turning icy cold: "Manager Li, can you explain why this data is appearing on a private server overseas?"
Li Hao panicked completely. He stammered, "President Lin, this...this was a mistake. I just wanted to back up the data, I didn't expect it to—"
"A mistake?" Lin Chuyue sneered. "Manager Li, the security department has extremely high data access privileges. Every operation is protected by multiple passwords. A mistake? Do you think I'm a three-year-old?"
Li Hao was speechless, his face as pale as a sheet of paper.
“Speak, who ordered you?” Lin Chuyue stepped forward, her tone icy. “Do you think you can get away with this? Your actions are sufficient to constitute commercial espionage.”
Li Hao's body trembled slightly, his hands clenched into fists. He knew that if he didn't speak, an even more terrible fate awaited him.
“President Lin… I…” He raised his head, about to speak, when the office light suddenly flickered, followed by a loud power outage, plunging the entire floor into darkness.
Lin Chuyue's heart tightened, and she quickly realized: "Be careful, he may have accomplices!"
Li Zhanchuan pulled Lin Chuyue behind him and said coldly to Yan Bo, "Guard the door and don't let anyone in."
At that moment, the backup power came on, and a faint light illuminated the room again. Li Hao tried to rush towards the door in the chaos, but Li Zhanchuan grabbed him and slammed him against the wall.
"You think you can run away?" Li Zhanchuan's gaze was icy as he lowered his voice and said, "Believe me or not, I'll cripple you right now."
Li Hao completely broke down, his voice trembling as he cried out, "No! I'll talk, I'll tell you everything!"
Under subsequent interrogation, Li Hao finally revealed his mastermind—a hacker organization codenamed "Night Hawk." They specialized in providing commercial espionage services to overseas companies, and Shen Fang had established contact with Li Hao through this organization. Although Shen Fang had left China, her reach had not completely receded; she was attempting to continue infiltrating the Lin Group's core systems overseas through Night Hawk.
"What is Night Hawk's next target?" Lin Chuyue asked sharply.
Li Hao hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "Their goal is... to control the company's internal financial system. If they succeed, the Lin Group will be plunged into financial chaos..."
Lin Chuyue's face turned completely cold: "When will their operation begin?"
"Next Monday." Li Hao lowered his head, not daring to look her in the eye.
Lin Chuyue took a deep breath, suppressing her anger. Shen Fang's departure did not truly end the threat; she was still trying to disrupt everything at the Lin family's company while abroad.
"Yan Bo, take him away and hand him over to the police," Li Zhanchuan ordered calmly.
"Yes." Yan Bo responded, restrained Li Hao, and took him out of the office.
The room returned to calm, and Lin Chuyue leaned against the table, looking slightly tired.
"It seems she hasn't given up yet," Lin Chuyue said softly, a complex emotion in her eyes.
Li Zhanchuan stood beside her, his gaze softening slightly: "Her methods are nothing special. As long as you remain calm, there's nothing to be afraid of."
Lin Chuyue turned to look at him, a slight smile playing on her lips: "President Li, when did you become my psychological counselor?"
Li Zhanchuan raised an eyebrow, his gaze carrying a hint of mockery: "If you need it, I don't mind doing it part-time."
Lin Chuyue chuckled softly, feeling slightly relieved. However, she still knew in her heart that the real challenge was far from over.
Meanwhile, Gu Yanchuan also noticed the turmoil within the Lin Group. He began to pay closer attention to Lin Chuyue's every move and secretly gathered information about "Night Hawk" using his resources. He discovered that the organization's activities were not limited to the Lin Group but also involved many other domestic companies, and Shen Fang was clearly using them to carry out a larger-scale strategic plan.
"Chuyue, what kind of enemy are you fighting against..." Gu Yanchuan stood by the window and murmured softly, a complex emotion welling up in his heart.