Great Power Technology

If the staff of the intelligence team heard the reason Lin Xin gave Wen Xiao, I'm afraid they wouldn't think it was so funny, because they knew that Lin Xin was indeed not Chinese.

His nationality is no longer in China.

However, the group of intelligence officers who have come to Hong Kong City are not interested in Wen Xiao's gossip. They view Wen Xiao just like the Navigator Project, thinking that he is just an abandoned son.

——

No, it shouldn't be called an abandoned son, but a dead son.

The kind that has been taken out of the chessboard.

No one will care about the status of a dead stone, because he can no longer have any impact on the direction of the chess game.

What they have to do now is to continue to finish the game.

As Ye Zhou said before, the public opinion war is over, and now it’s time to take action against the physical organization of the Navigator project.

City University of Hong Kong, Navigator Project Team, in Tom’s office.

Tom and Monte were sitting across from each other drinking coffee. The expressions on their faces were not relaxed, but compared to Wen Xiao, they were a little more indifferent that "the situation is still under control".

After putting down the coffee cup, Tom said:

"This public opinion offensive has completely failed. Have we taken back all the things we provided to Wen Xiao before?"

Monte shook his head and replied:

"Not so fast. I have already explained to him about the fine. My offer was 6 million, but he did not accept it. This is also what I expected. Everything has a cost, and we can never count on it. There is no risk in investment. According to my estimation, if we can recover 4 million, it will be considered a success."

"After all, although our offensive did not achieve the expected results this time, it did involve the opponent's energy and had a certain impact on their public opinion environment - this is at least part of our results."

After hearing Monte's words, Tom smiled and said:

"This is just deceiving yourself. Monte, we should learn to accept failure."

"Of course, of course, I didn't say we succeeded, I just wanted to say that we didn't fail so completely."

"On the other hand, we shouldn't lose confidence because of this failure. After all, we still have so many researchers from our opponents, and the advantage is still on our side."

Tom shook his head, with a cold expression on his face.

"Is this really the case? I doubt it. I heard that a special team from the other side has arrived in Hong Kong City, and they will definitely take action against us. I am very worried about whether our project can continue to be developed. .”

"Where did you hear the news? Even I haven't received the news yet."

"You don't need to worry about this. In short, I also have my own intelligence sources. The problem now is to figure out what they are going to do and formulate our own response plan."

Monte finally drank the last sip of coffee in the cup. He took out the cigar box from his pocket, bit the head off with his teeth, then lit the match and carefully lit the cigar.

Light blue smoke rose, and Tom turned off the air conditioner just in time.

Both men are experts on how moving air affects the enjoyment of a cigar's natural flavor—in fact, they are both experts on matters of personal enjoyment.

After exhaling the first puff of smoke, Monte finally said:

"Although I did not receive this information, based on my experience, I can roughly judge what they want to do."

"They have already won in terms of public opinion, so according to their habits, the next step is to expand their results in reality."

"I suspect that they are very likely to take advantage of the momentum of their victory in the public opinion war to directly attack our physical organizations, with the aim of expelling us - they will probably not allow us to set up a research institution in the port city again."

Tom frowned. He was actually aware of this problem, but he couldn't figure out where the other party would start.

The Navigator Project is a cooperation project that is fully compliant with international law and the laws of Hong Kong City and China. It is backed by Hong Kong City University and has received official endorsement from Hong Kong City at the beginning of its establishment. In this case, Huaxia Can they still be driven away by force?

Hong Kong City is a part of China and takes orders from the Chinese officials in the implementation of key policies. Expelling them now is tantamount to slapping itself in the face. China cannot do such a thing.

Thinking of this, Tom asked:

"From your perspective, in what ways do you think they will put pressure on us?"

Monte pondered for a moment and replied:

"In many aspects, water and electricity, fire protection, environmental protection, safety. In short, they will find a lot of excuses to tell us that our institution has various problems, and either suspend research and rectification, or leave China completely."

"This is their usual routine. In fact, we already have experience in dealing with these difficulties. I think they will not succeed so easily this time."

"are you sure?"

Tom asked with some disbelief.

"I'm sure. Think about it, does our institute have any problems with various qualifications?"

"There is really no big problem. No matter which aspect it is, we have adopted the most advanced equipment and the most complete safety measures. We have also passed the qualification review in the early stage. But what I am worried about is that, in their words, they will 'Pick the bones out of the egg'."

Monte shook his head and replied:

"No - no, I mean, they'll definitely try to pick the bones out of the eggs, but they won't be able to pick out any bones."

"In fact, we have already anticipated this issue, and even prepared for this issue before the public opinion war took place."

"We have already contacted various departments in the port city, asked their professionals to evaluate our facilities, and improved the facilities at all costs. Of course, some of the money was not actually spent on renovations. , I think you should be able to understand."

Tom nodded and replied:

"Of course I understand, but are you sure these people will help us?"

"Of course they will not help us. In any case, we are still outsiders in their eyes. When Chinese officials put direct pressure, they cannot stand on our side."

"But that's the importance of preparation."

"We have carried out the renovation 100% in accordance with their requirements, and the renovation process has been supervised by their most professional personnel, which has led to a result."

"Now, even if they want to cause trouble for us, they won't have the chance to do so."

"Because if it is determined that we have a problem, then it is actually admitting that they themselves have a problem, admitting that they are not professional enough. Do you think they will admit it?"

Tom breathed a sigh of relief. He lit a cigar for himself. After exhaling the smoke, he relaxed on his chair and replied:

"Since I'm so well prepared, I can rest assured."

Two hours later, the members of the intelligence team came to an unknown department. After explaining the situation, they changed into the uniforms of the other department and followed the professional staff to the research center of the Navigator Project at the University of Hong Kong. Place.

It was Tom who received them. He had received the news in advance that all work in the institute was suspended and all administrative staff were on duty, ready to respond to this inspection with the most perfect attitude.

He was not nervous because he had gained impeccable confidence from his conversation with Monte.

After a few brief greetings, Tom said in broken Chinese:

"Leader, as you can see, our research institute is built according to the highest standards and the strictest safety requirements. It has passed the inspections of many professional departments before. I think we should not have any problems. question."

The staff of the intelligence working group smiled slightly and replied:

"Of course, we have already learned this from our colleagues in other departments. However, I think you may have some misunderstandings about us. We are not here to check on you today, but we have important matters and need to ask for your cooperation."

"Cooperation? What is it?"

A look of confusion gradually appeared on Tom's face.

He didn't expect things to develop in this direction.

Looking at the work ID handed over by the other party, he was suddenly stunned.

The person in front of them was indeed not from the industrial, commercial, firefighting, or other departments they had expected, but from a department that seemed to have nothing to do with the research institute.

Bureau of Land Resources, Geological Survey Division.

Seeing Tom's confused expression, a happy smile appeared on the face of the staff member of the intelligence team. After coughing, he said:

"Mr. Tom, you know that Hong Kong City has actually been in an extremely embarrassing situation. This situation has existed since the establishment of Hong Kong City."

"That's the lack of fresh water."

“In the past decades, my colleagues and I have never given up on searching for suitable groundwater resources on the land of Hong Kong City to supply the daily water needs of Hong Kong City.”

"We have achieved some results, but they are not enough."

"However, some time ago, our professional staff obtained a major survey result."

"Underneath your research institute, there is an underground river with a huge flow. The water storage capacity of this underground river is enough for 10% of the residents of the port city."

"Based on this situation, we need to acquire this land and carry out groundwater extraction work."

"So, we would like to inform you with great regret that your research institute may have to move."