Huo Rou, who was always "one-finger zen" in front of them before, what was with this speed now? They were still foolishly covering up Huo Rou's shortcomings, only to find out she didn't need their cover at all.
This wasn't a shortcoming at all!
Brother Yang started to question his life. So, their previous problems were not even worthy of Huo Rou solving with both hands?
Huo Rou didn't know what he was thinking at that moment. It wasn't about being worthy or not; she was just too exhausted and lacked the strength when she was feverish.
Hearing Huo Rou's keyboard sounds, Ren Zhen finally felt relieved.
"Boss, you've still got it!" he stopped typing, finally able to catch his breath.
"Don't be idle, hold on a bit longer, I'll go free those meat machines," Huo Rou commanded sternly.
"No way, I'm just trash now, I can't hold on," Ren Zhen said lazily, but resigned himself to typing.
"Brother Yang, give him some help," Huo Rou casually called out.
Brother Yang quickly found a computer and sat down to assist Ren Zhen in the defensive task.
The opponent's attack was clearly premeditated. Huo Rou's fingers were getting faster.
"No way, boss, are you serious with that speed?" Ren Zhen's worldview was once again refreshed upon hearing Huo Rou speed up.
Huo Rou didn't answer him. Luo Chen called.
"Gather everyone, you guys focus on defense first," Huo Rou said into the phone, before Luo Chen could even speak, she had already issued the orders.
Luo Chen was calling to ask about this very matter. Hearing the frantic keyboard sounds from Huo Rou's end, he immediately understood the urgency to gather everyone for defense.
Huo Rou quickly dealt with the already compromised "meat machines," weakening the enemy's attack.
The defensive counterattack was fierce and satisfying, but Huo Rou's expression grew increasingly serious.
After a long hour, the immediate crisis was averted.
Huo Rou breathed a sigh of relief and leaned back lazily in her chair.
"It's over?" Qin Ningyi, who had been guarding her side, couldn't suppress his excitement and pride as he watched her dominate.
This feeling was even better than closing a deal worth hundreds of millions.
Huo Rou glanced at the computer and shook her head.
Seeing Huo Rou shake her head, Brother Yang re-examined the computer files.
"This... they've locked our files?" he said in disbelief, looking at the inaccessible files on the computer.
Huo Rou nodded, looking at a pop-up notification that had been intercepted. It provided a link, clearly offering to ransom the files.
How despicable, even if they couldn't destroy them, they wanted to make a profit. This style was exactly what that group of people would do.
Huo Rou called Luo Chen.
"Old Luo, they've encrypted the files. You lead the effort to research decryption tools and get them integrated into our security system as soon as possible."
She thought highly of Luo Chen's abilities, and this would also be an opportunity for Old Xiao to build his reputation.
"Yes, I'll get on it immediately." Luo Chen was also very surprised that they had resolved such a large-scale attack so quickly under Huo Rou's command.
"Director Huo, when are you returning to the company?"
"I'll head back now."
She needed to investigate who the culprits were while the iron was hot.
Huo Rou had a hunch but needed confirmation.
She stretched her neck, followed the enemy's attack route and retreat path, and finally found an IP address.
Country M.
It had to be them.
They were truly persistent, only a few years of peace?
Huo Rou smiled dangerously.
"Is this overseas?" Brother Yang leaned in to look at the address on the screen and asked.
Brother Yang hesitated, "Should we report this to the higher-ups? We handled it too quickly; what if they didn't get the news?"
"No need," Huo Rou replied indifferently.
Report what? She'd just treat it as a personal vendetta. She dusted off her non-existent dust, her mind already made up.
After all, it was a personal act, not involving diplomacy.
Huo Rou stood up, "That's all for today. You stay here and monitor for any issues, and let me know. I'm heading back."
"I'll take you," Qin Ningyi immediately followed, carrying her bag.
Huo Rou nodded with a hint of helplessness. Qin Ningyi seemed to have become a bit... clingy lately?
As the elevator reached the first floor, before they even reached the lobby, they heard a commotion at the entrance.
"Zhou Wu! Zhou Wu!"
"Ah! It's really Zhou Wu! Qin Group is amazing for actually inviting Zhou Wu!"
"Is this a brand collaboration? We haven't heard any news..."
"Collaboration or not, at least Zhou Wu is here! Ahhhh! Zhou Wu!"
The fangirls screamed wildly, their guesses mingling with the noise.
Huo Rou's steps faltered upon hearing the name. She'd forgotten that today was the day Wang Wanrou mentioned Zhou Wu would arrive in Yuchang City!
She had gotten so busy that she forgot. She wished she had stayed a little longer at the security center.
"How about I sit in your office for a while?" Huo Rou asked Qin Ningyi, as casually as discussing the weather.
Qin Ningyi was looking for an excuse to keep Huo Rou around longer. Now that she suggested it herself, he was overjoyed.
Qin Ningyi's eyes deepened, "Alright."
The two turned and walked towards the elevator.
"Brother Qin!" Wang Wanrou's voice rang out from behind them.
She emerged from the elevator with a smile, standing behind them. "Brother Qin, I've invited Zhou Wu over, won't you come and meet him?"
Inviting Zhou Wu would greatly benefit Qin Group's publicity. She wanted Qin Ningyi to see firsthand that her capabilities were not lacking.
"No," Huo Rou answered for him. As the commotion behind them grew closer, she tugged at Qin Ningyi's sleeve, "Let's go."
"That's Zhou Wu!" Wang Wanrou gave Huo Rou a disdainful glance. "No one in China has ever successfully invited him. If it weren't for our years of friendship, he wouldn't have agreed to return to China and come here."
Noisy.
Huo Rou thought they were together precisely because they were equally noisy.
She frowned, wishing she could leave this place quickly.
"Zhou Wu doesn't talk much. Perhaps if Brother Qin went, you two could have a good chat," Wang Wanrou tried to persuade.
She had to make Qin Ningyi personally witness her familiarity with Zhou Wu, so he would recognize her value, and she could stay.
Huo Rou's hairs stood on end upon hearing this. Zhou Wu doesn't talk much?
How could that be?
She tugged at Qin Ningyi's sleeve again.
Qin Ningyi was so overjoyed that Huo Rou had voluntarily stayed that he didn't notice her subtle hints.
"Call me President Qin from now on," Qin Ningyi said coldly, turning back. "Also, for matters related to WAN, my sister is in charge. You can speak to her directly; no need to tell me."
He took Huo Rou's hand and headed for the elevator.
"Rose?"
A surprised exclamation came from behind, the English spoken with a deep and resonant voice, his tone clearly filled with delight.