Her words sent a shockwave through the entire group.
【Qiong Qi: Little darling, you're being a bit too rough. Not good for friendly relations between our two nations.】
Huo Rou, rarely one to curse, retorted: 【Friendly relations my ass.】
【Panda: Whoa, Master, are you really that angry?】
【Chi You: This is a personal grudge, individual action. It doesn't involve the nation.】
【Qiong Qi: Well said. Why don't we all join in? I've already arrived in Yuchang City.】
【Bi Fang: What brought you here?】
On the other side of her phone, Qiong Qi's lips curved as he looked at the profile picture, a young girl who bore a striking resemblance to him.
【Qiong Qi: Looking for my daughter.】
【Panda: Holy crap, when did you solve your single status?】
【Qiong Qi: Saw it in my inbox a few days ago.】
【Panda: You can find a daughter in your inbox?】
【Qiong Qi: Boss, let's do this together. We can all meet up.】
The individuals who never imagined a real-life gathering were suddenly filled with anticipation for one, all thanks to Qiong Qi's email.
This reunion would undoubtedly become a significant chapter in China's cybersecurity history.
【Chi You: Tomorrow night then?】
【Jian Pan: I'll request leave and arrive tomorrow afternoon. But if they're active during the day, it'll be difficult for us, won't it?】
【Chi You: Are we going to pick an auspicious time now?】
Huo Rou held her phone, glancing at the calligraphy on the wall written by Elder Wang, and let out a cold laugh.
【Chi You: Let them watch with their own eyes. This will teach them a lesson.】
【Qiong Qi: Damn, you're so crazy, I love it.】
【Liu Wu: Get lost. If your mouth can't speak properly, I'll sew it shut for you.】
Amidst their banter, they confirmed their meeting place for the next day.
Huo Rou exited the chat interface and called Tang Liu. "Liu Wu, the person you were keeping an eye on, bring them back to the country with us."
Tang Liu leaned against the car seat, glancing at the man bound and gagged in the backseat. He smirked disdainfully, "I've already got him tied up. I looked into it after you told me. I know everything he's done."
"Treason is a serious crime. This kind of person belongs in Jiushan Prison."
Duan Rui whimpered in the backseat, unable to form coherent sounds.
"I'll contact someone to pick him up at the airport." Huo Rou's voice was devoid of emotion, yet her chilling intent pierced through the air.
Her greatest hatred in life was for traitors.
News of the Zhanqi Alliance's impending action was leaked through Panda, who was active in many large groups.
Their official account, which usually only posted about technical matters and current events, uncharacteristically posted a cryptic message.
【War.】
The casual onlookers were bewildered as they entered and left the page.
However, the members of the Zhanqi Alliance understood its meaning perfectly.
【Zhanqi - Xiao: When?】
The official account replied: 【Tomorrow.】
Immediately after, a cascade of comments with various prefixes flooded in: 【Standby.】
Those in the computer industry, combining this with recent events, could vaguely guess what was happening.
【Xiao Dada, is this because of what happened a few days ago?】
【Are we going to pull off another big one? Can we outsiders participate?】
【I want to join too! Take me with you. I was too young last time, but now I'm an adult, you can take me!】
【I'm just concerned if Chi You will be here this time.】
【+2022】
The comment section descended into a frenzy.
Xiao Yuda also received a call from Huo Rou. "Old Xiao, bring over the latest machines. We've got important business tomorrow."
Xiao Yuda made a "pause" gesture during his meeting. "What's that smell you're picking up now?"
He had attended a funeral recently and, seeing Huo Rou in a bad state, had been worried and kept his phone on, awaiting her call.
Huo Rou chuckled lightly. "I saw you were in a meeting. Isn't it playing on the PPT right now?"
Xiao Yuda was speechless. He gave a thumbs-up to the camera. "Alright, major shareholder! It's all yours."
Huo Rou smiled faintly. "I'll return it after I'm done. I'm just bringing a few friends over tomorrow night for some personal revenge."
After the call ended, everyone in the meeting stared at Xiao Yuda.
"Mr. Xiao, the major shareholder?"
Xiao Yuda ignored them. "Move all the new products to the top floor. The major shareholder wants them all."
"But, our..."
A project manager attempted to stop this. He wanted to use that computer for the team battle tomorrow night.
"The major shareholder needs it tomorrow night. I'll have it brought back after she's done, don't worry."
"That's not the point!" The project manager tried to say more.
Another manager beside him tugged at him. "Tomorrow night! Why else would the major shareholder need it tomorrow night?"
Ah! Their mysterious major shareholder had solved critical problems before. It was probably better not to waste resources on them, the insignificant ones.
The project manager fell silent. Xiao Yuda once again took on the role of a delivery person and brought the items to Huo Rou.
The next morning, it was the weekend, and Yuda Security was unusually lively.
The reason was none other than the people Xiao Yuda brought, installing the latest computers developed by Yuda AI.
"Boss, these were just produced. We haven't even finished our internal meeting, and they're being rushed to a subsidiary for us to install the system?"
Xiao Wu, recently promoted, was full of youthful energy. As soon as he asked this question, Project Manager Lao Feng covered his mouth.
Lao Feng glanced at Xiao Yuda, who was playing with An An, and the sweet-faced girl operating a computer with a cold expression.
He gestured for Xiao Wu to be quiet, lowering his voice, "Don't call me 'boss' here. I'm not qualified!"
These items were for the major shareholder, their permanent technical consultant. He had inquired before arriving, and the technical director of Yuda Security was new, named Huo Rou.
A woman who didn't seem to fit the IT profile.
Could that be her right there?
Lao Feng, understanding everything, dared not speak further and quietly continued his work.
After a moment of quiet, a loud voice echoed from the direction of the elevator, "Ah You, little darling, why isn't anyone welcoming me? The welcome I gave you back then was quite grand!"
Huo Rou looked up from her computer, a gentle smile blooming. She walked to the office door and asked loudly, "Not smashing the door down this time?"
"This is your territory. If I smashed it down, wouldn't you beat me to death?"
Huo Rou met An An's confused gaze and smiled. "An An, go open the door for this uncle. That will be the highest welcome ceremony for him."
The door opened, and a tall figure strode in, meeting An An's curious eyes. He grinned seductively. "Wow, this little bun is so handsome!"
He whistled and asked playfully, "Ah You, little darling, I like this son. Does he still need a dad?"
An An had been curious, and this uncle looked so familiar. He wanted to greet him properly, but what was this he was saying as soon as he arrived!
An An's face fell, and he said coldly, "No."
With that, he turned to go back.
"Oh, are you mad? Here, Dad brought you a gift." He pulled out a delicate dagger from his bag. It was small, perfectly sized for a child, and changed forms as he fiddled with it.