Chapter Eleven: Open Hostility and Hidden Schemes
The storm of public opinion swept through the entire business circle, amplifying the technical issues of Tiansheng Group and fueling a continuous wave of doubts and accusations. Yet, the Deep Blue Alliance did not relent; instead, they launched a more covert and perilous counterattack.
Xu Yunchuan sensed that this struggle had transcended mere commercial rivalry—it had become a life-and-death battle on an invisible battlefield.
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Hidden Crisis
A few days later, the technical team of Shen Corporation received an anonymous email. Attached was an enticing technical proposal claiming to solve the core problems of battery materials.
Zhao Ming handed the email to Xu Yunchuan and expressed his doubts: “This proposal certainly seems like a major breakthrough, but its origin is unknown. Could it be a trap?”
Xu Yunchuan studied the plan carefully, his expression growing grave. He astutely realized this was likely a tactic from the Deep Blue Alliance.
“This is bait,” Xu Yunchuan said. “If we adopt it rashly, we could fall right into their snare.”
“What should we do then?” Zhao Ming asked.
“Do not respond,” Xu Yunchuan replied firmly. “But we can trace the source of this email in reverse and uncover their true hand.”
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Technical Siege
Meanwhile, Tiansheng Group launched their own counteroffensive. They released a series of clarifying statements through the media, asserting that the issues with the “IntelliCore Power” technology had been maliciously exaggerated by competitors, and invited third-party agencies to conduct comprehensive testing.
“Tiansheng is buying time,” Shen Qingwan observed. “If the test results favor them, public opinion will swing in their favor.”
“So we must act first,” Xu Yunchuan answered. “If they want to prove their innocence through testing, then we must find evidence that can overturn those results.”
He focused his attention on a research center located in the suburbs, rumored to be the testing ground for the “IntelliCore Power” technology, likely hiding secrets yet to be exposed.
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Infiltration Plan
To obtain concrete evidence, Xu Yunchuan decided to personally infiltrate Tiansheng’s research center. He approached Ling Yun with the plan.
“You’re becoming bolder by the day,” Ling Yun remarked. “Infiltrating Tiansheng’s research base is no small feat.”
“This is our only chance,” Xu Yunchuan said resolutely. “And I need your help.”
After a moment’s thought, Ling Yun agreed: “Alright. I’ll forge a work order from an outsourced maintenance company so you can get inside.”
Two days later, dressed as a maintenance worker, Xu Yunchuan slipped into the research center. His mission was to find experimental records and core data related to the “IntelliCore Power” technology.
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Secrets in the Dark
Inside the research center, Xu Yunchuan found security measures extremely tight; every laboratory required multiple layers of verification to enter.
Feigning maintenance work, he stopped in a blind spot of the surveillance cameras and used his tools to hack the lab’s access system.
Within the laboratory, Xu Yunchuan quickly reviewed several experiment reports. He discovered that under high temperature and overload conditions, the “IntelliCore Power” technology indeed had serious safety hazards, having caused multiple battery explosion incidents.
What shocked him even more was that these hazards were clearly marked in the records, but Tiansheng Group had deliberately concealed them, disguising the problematic data as passing reports.
“Just as I suspected,” Xu Yunchuan muttered, photographing and archiving the evidence. As he prepared to leave, he suddenly heard footsteps approaching outside the door.
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Perilous Moments
The footsteps drew nearer. Xu Yunchuan swiftly returned the documents and hid in a corner of the lab, holding his breath and watching through a reflective surface.
Two security guards stood at the door. One said, “Higher-ups have ordered us to tighten security. Nothing can go wrong at the research center.”
“Don’t worry, everything will be fine,” the other reassured, though his gaze remained vigilant as he scanned the surroundings.
Xu Yunchuan gripped his tools tightly, ready to respond to any emergency. Fortunately, the guards did not enter the lab and soon turned to leave.
He exhaled quietly and swiftly exited the research center.
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Public Outcry
Armed with irrefutable evidence, Xu Yunchuan immediately handed the photos and experiment records to Li Ran. This time, they decided to ignite public opinion with unprecedented intensity.
“Tiansheng Group not only concealed technical hazards but also falsified test data. Such conduct is playing with fire,” Li Ran said angrily. “The public must be made aware of this.”
Soon, a blockbuster exposé dominated the front pages of major media outlets. Tiansheng Group’s technical troubles once again became the focal point, this time with evidence directly implicating the management’s deliberate deception.
Tiansheng’s stock price plummeted, consumer trust hit rock bottom, and some partners openly questioned the company’s credibility, with several suspending cooperation altogether.
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Deep Blue Alliance’s Counterstrike
However, just as Xu Yunchuan thought the tide had turned, the Deep Blue Alliance launched an even more treacherous counterattack. They spread rumors through various channels, attempting to drag Shen Corporation into the vortex as well.
“The Deep Blue Alliance has begun targeting us,” Shen Qingwan said. “They’re even insinuating that we’ve been involved in falsifying technical data.”
“Don’t panic. This just shows they’re feeling threatened,” Xu Yunchuan analyzed calmly. “Next, we need a stronger counterstrike.”
“How do we strike back?”
“Find the Deep Blue Alliance’s core interests and destroy them,” Xu Yunchuan’s gaze burned fiercely. “If they dare show their head, we will eliminate them completely.”