books44 Chapter 331: After one wave, another wave arises
Chapter 331: After one wave, another wave arises
Noon the next day.
The testing of the "Aurora X All-Round Assistive Robot" has been postponed again due to some technical reasons.
Just as the "Aurora X All-Round Assist Robot" vulnerability incident was still unfolding.
Another explosive news story has swept across the world, becoming a major topic of discussion – several secret research bases under the Aurora Group have been attacked by armed men.
Moreover, the research base that was attacked was not only destroyed after the attack, but all the personnel at the research base also perished!
This happening at such a critical time is like one problem after another.
Furthermore, the attack was also pointed at Aurora Mobile.
This makes the "Aurora X All-Around Assist Robot" vulnerability incident even more perplexing.
Immediately, all sorts of rumors sprang up like mushrooms after rain....................
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"Chairman Qiu, I have some very unfortunate news to tell you."
Min Wenyao, head of the Imperial Security Bureau, arrived at the room where Qiu Bingrui was being temporarily detained.
Because the Imperial Security Agency has taken restrictive measures against Qiu Bingrui.
Therefore, Qiu Bingrui was unaware that Aurora Company's multiple secret research bases had been attacked by armed forces.
"Unfortunate news?"
Qiu Bingrui keenly noticed Min Wenyao's choice of words.
"The test results shouldn't be out yet, right?"
"Could it be...?" Qiu Bingrui frowned. "What other thing has happened to Aurora Company?"
“That’s right…” Min Wenyao nodded solemnly: “It’s regrettable—your company’s seven research bases in the Shazhou area were attacked by armed forces almost simultaneously two hours ago!”
"Moreover, all seven research bases have been destroyed."
"All researchers at the research base perished in the attack..."
"What!" Qiu Bingrui was also shocked upon hearing this: "The seven research bases in Shazhou have been attacked by armed forces?"
"Commander Min, our Aurora Company has more than a dozen research bases in the Shazhou area."
"Could you tell me which seven research sites were attacked?"
“Of course…” Min Wenyao casually handed a tablet to Qiu Bingrui: “This is a detailed report of the attack. You should take a look yourself…”
Qiu Bingrui immediately took the tablet computer that was handed to her and quickly began to examine it.
When Qiu Bingrui first saw the list of attacked bases, she felt as if her brain had been struck by lightning.
Immediately afterwards, Qiu Bingrui staggered and almost lost her balance and fell to the ground.................
It wasn't until Min Wenyao had someone help Qiu Bingrui to a seat to steady her that Qiu Bingrui, whose mind had been blank, slowly came to her senses.
"Chairman Qiu? Are you alright?"
Min Wenyao asked with concern, "Should we have a doctor come and take a look at you?"
"No need... I'm fine..." Qiu Bingrui forced herself to continue checking the contents of the tablet.
When Qiu Bingrui saw the list of attacked research bases, she felt her world collapse instantly....................
Because the seven research bases that were attacked were among the other revenge projects that Qiu Bingrui was undertaking in her revenge plan.
This includes the research project on intelligent combat robots, which Qiu Bingrui highly regards!
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After half an hour.
Qiu Bingrui put down her tablet computer, looking utterly dejected....................
At this moment, Qiu Bingrui already had a general idea of who she suspected.
That is Ishino, who parted ways with me and went his own way!
Because, besides Qiu Bingrui, only Shi Ye could know so clearly about these seven secret research bases!
Moreover, Qiu Bingrui had basically guessed Shi Ye's purpose in taking such a ruthless action....................
Ultimately, Shi Ye simply saw that the "Aurora X All-Round Assist Robot" vulnerability incident was escalating and that Qiu Bingrui and Aurora Company were definitely doomed this time.
Therefore, Shi Ye took advantage of Qiu Bingrui's misfortune and Aurora Company.
Before the Great Qian Dynasty could confiscate Aurora Company's assets, they preemptively seized the core technologies of the seven secret research bases.
Then they can sell it on the black market to raise funds for their "super destructive bomb" project.
It must be said that Qiu Bingrui's analysis of Shi Ye was very accurate.
Qiu Bingrui had guessed the other party's intentions perfectly...
Qiu Bingrui was naturally furious at Shi Ye's behavior!
"Chairman Qiu..."
Looking at Qiu Bingrui, whose face was pale, Min Wenyao said, "We deeply regret the misfortunes that Aurora Company has just suffered."
"However, please rest assured, Chairman Qiu—our Imperial Security Agency has already established a special task force."
"We will definitely bring these audacious and lawless individuals who defy the law and openly challenge the imperial court to justice as soon as possible, and restore justice to Aurora Company..."
"Chairman Qiu, such a big thing has happened to your company."
"I still need to ask you about some things."
"Are you in a good enough state to complete the following questioning?"
"If his physical condition truly doesn't allow it, we can ask Chairman Qiu to postpone the relevant questioning..."
"Thank you for your consideration, Commander Min..." Qiu Bingrui shook her head: "No need to wait, I'm fine."
"Please feel free to ask any questions, Commander Min..."
"it is good!"
Min Wenyao looked at Qiu Bingrui, whose face was pale, and nodded silently: "Then let's begin."
"Chairman Qiu, do you have any leads to provide regarding the simultaneous armed attacks on seven of your company's research bases?"
Min Wenyao personally questioned Qiu Bingrui: "As the chairman of Aurora Company, do you have any targets you suspect?"
"Did Aurora Company offend any person or force due to business or other reasons?"
"I hope Chairman Qiu can think about these issues carefully."
"The more clues Chairman Qiu provides, the better it will be for us to bring the mastermind to justice as soon as possible..."
"Commander Min," Qiu Bingrui said, patting her head in anguish, "To be honest—my mind is a complete mess right now!"
"Just now, while reading the news reports about the attack on the research base, I was going through all the possibilities in my mind..."
Qiu Bingrui shook her head helplessly: "But, no matter how hard I think about it, I can't imagine who would do such a thing to Aurora Company!"
"We at Aurora Company have always adhered to the principle of doing things with a clear conscience, both in the industry and in the public eye."
"And even when facing competitors, we always leave ourselves an out."
"If we categorize this attack as a retaliation..."
"I really can't figure out what I personally or our Aurora Company have done to offend someone that would lead them to take such drastic measures!"
"Based on Chairman Qiu's words, could this be a retaliatory act?"
Min Wenyao frowned and said, "If this isn't a retaliation..."
"Then it's most likely about making money!"
"Chairman Qiu, your Aurora Company is a high-end technology research company—these seven research bases that were attacked must have high technological value, right?"
Based on Qiu Bingrui's words, Min Wenyao continued his analysis: "Since they have no enemies, then these audacious armed men must be eyeing the technological products of these seven research bases!"
"Right now, these high-end core technologies are in high demand on the black market."
"The price is absolutely astonishing!"
"Chairman Qiu, would it be convenient for you to disclose what kind of technological projects these seven research bases that were attacked were researching?"
Min Wenyao asked, "After the incident, we immediately checked your Aurora Company's internal documents."
"However, your Aurora Company's internal documents do not contain detailed information about these seven research bases."
"Aurora Corporation only has one number in its internal records for these seven research sites."
"We still haven't found out how many people were killed in this attack, or their real identities, names, ages, genders, or any other relevant information... we haven't found anything at all..."
"There is indeed no record."
Qiu Bingrui then explained to Min Wenyao, "Because these seven research bases are the highest-level secret research bases of our Aurora Company."
"Only I know about the situation at these bases, as well as the personnel and research projects."
"We did this in order to ensure the confidentiality and security of our research results to the greatest extent possible."
"Commander Min should know a lot about our line of work—there are people who specialize in this."
"They will do everything they can to steal the company's research results and core information and then use them to make a profit."
"Therefore, each company in the industry has its own unique confidentiality measures and methods."
"Our Aurora Company is no exception."
Qiu Bingrui sighed: "Therefore, under normal circumstances, the only person who knows the exact locations of these seven secret research bases is actually me!"
"But now it seems..."
"Our Aurora Company's top secrets have been leaked."
"Although I still can't figure out how they obtained the exact locations and details of these seven secret research bases....................."
Qiu Bingrui said with a pained expression, "Since they chose to take such drastic measures and go to such lengths..."
"This means they had already investigated the situation of these seven secret research bases before taking action..."
"Chairman Qiu, are you sure that no one else besides you knew about these seven secret research bases that were attacked?"
"Confirmed!" Qiu Bingrui nodded with absolute certainty: "At least, if we disregard the possibility of leaks."
“Under normal circumstances, besides the staff at the research bases, only I know about these seven secret research sites…”
"The staff at the research base..." Min Wenyao exclaimed in surprise, "That's right!"
"Besides Chairman Qiu, the staff at these research bases are also aware of the situation!"
“However, each research base is unaware of the existence of other secret research bases.” Qiu Bingrui shook her head: “So, if Commander Min suspects that there is a mole within the research base working in collusion with outsiders…”
"Excuse my frankness—I think this possibility is highly unlikely..."
"Unless there is a mole in each of the seven secret research bases."
"Otherwise, Commander Min's suspicion would be unfounded..."
“That’s true…” Min Wenyao patted his head helplessly: “If the seven secret research bases are unaware of each other, then the possibility is really quite slim.”
"Chairman Qiu, then our only option now is to focus on the core technologies that they have already stolen."
Min Wenyao said solemnly, "There is no time to lose. We must seize every second, especially now."
"Chairman Qiu, we now need detailed information on the research projects being conducted at these seven secret research bases."
"So that we can keep an eye on the black market."
"These people who stole the technical data will definitely try to sell it on the black market."
“As long as they put their stuff on the black market, we will have a chance to break through.”
Min Wenyao sighed: "Right now, we can only hope that these people didn't find buyers beforehand, but instead sold the loot directly on the black market..."