books44 Chapter 333 Let go
Chapter 333 Let go
"Inside story?"
“Commander Lu, you should know that people in our line of work sign confidentiality agreements with the company before they start working.”
"So, regarding the company's confidential information, I think you all know pretty much everything I can say. This is something I can't reveal..."
“Professor Fang,” Lu Yunshan personally pushed a cup of coffee in front of Fang Zhengkang, “If you are worried about violating your company’s confidentiality agreement, then you don’t need to worry about this issue.”
"Because the questioning we conducted with you this time by the Imperial Security Agency is above your company's confidentiality agreement."
"In other words, Professor Fang's disclosure of Aurora Company's confidential information during our questioning does not constitute a leak of secrets."
"On the contrary—if you conceal anything during our questioning, you will be punished..."
"So, Professor Fang, you can try our coffee first to soothe your throat and refresh yourself, and then we can chat slowly!"
"Our Imperial Security Agency's coffee is excellent, especially for its remarkable energizing effect!"
“Even the best coffee doesn’t keep me awake anymore,” Fang Zhengkang said, taking a big sip of his coffee. “I’ve drunk so much coffee over the years that I’m already used to it.”
"But you know what—the black coffee from your Security Administration is actually pretty good..."
"Commander Lu, have you taken any similar measures against my family as well?"
“It’s not just you.” Lu Yunshan said noncommittally, “In fact, we have taken this measure for the entire ‘Aurora X All-Around Assistive Robot’ project team and senior management of Aurora Company.”
“We conducted a thorough search of your residence and questioned your family members.”
"So—our family is currently under the protection of the Imperial Security Agency?"
“Of course.” Lu Yunshan nodded. “Professor Fang need not worry about that.”
"The safety of your family members will definitely be guaranteed by our Security Administration."
"What?" Lu Yunshan keenly sensed the key point in Fang Zhengkang's words: "Is Professor Fang worried that his family members are under threat?"
"Or is it that Professor Fang is worried that he might say something that could harm your family?"
"If Professor Fang really has such concerns—I can have someone increase the level of protection for your family right now!"
"Oh? Really?" Fang Zhengkang didn't stand on ceremony: "Then please ask Commander Lu to have them increase the level of protection for my family..."
“Okay! No problem!” Lu Yunshan nodded, then instructed his subordinate to carry out the matter: “Immediately dispatch another witness protection team to strengthen the protection of the professor’s family.”
"Commander Lu, could you please move my family to a safe house for protection?"
"Do as Professor Fang says." Lu Yunshan nodded to his subordinate beside him.
"By the way, have all the 'Aurora X All-Around Assist Robots' been suspended from use?"
"I mean—have they already cut off their power?"
“It should have been cut off…” Lu Yunshan said uncertainly, “Anyway, all authorizations for the ‘Aurora X All-Round Assistive Robot’ have been revoked.”
"It would be safer to cut off energy supplies as well."
"What? You mean............." Lu Yunshan was immediately shocked and ordered someone to check whether the "Aurora X All-Around Assist Robot" had been cut off from its power supply.
"Professor Fang, does the 'Aurora X All-Around Assistive Robot' really have a serious flaw?"
"And this vulnerability is far more serious than we imagined?"
"If that's really the case, I advise you to immediately tell me everything you know."
"Otherwise, if something really happens again, Professor Fang should know what kind of fate and consequences he will face!"
"Commander Lu, there's no need to be in such a hurry or nervous..."
Fang Zhengkang downed his coffee in one gulp: "I'm just giving you the most professional and correct advice based on my expertise."
"Is Chairman Qiu now under your control as well?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Yunshan breathed a sigh of relief: "That's right."
“Your Chairman Qiu will be personally questioned by Director Min.”
“Until the ‘Aurora X All-Around Assist Robot’ vulnerability incident is fully investigated, Chairman Qiu will remain at the Imperial Security Administration for isolation and investigation.”
"Of course, that includes you all..."
"Furthermore, you will also be unable to contact the outside world during this period; these are all normal procedures."
"By the way," Lu Yunshan then said to Fang Zhengkang, "Professor Fang probably doesn't know yet, right?"
“Just a few hours ago, your Aurora Company’s seven research bases in the Shazhou area were attacked by armed men.”
"Not only were all seven research bases destroyed, but none of the researchers within them survived..."
"Affected by this incident, your company's stock, which had already plummeted, has now hit the daily limit down."
"Your Aurora Company is facing one problem after another this time."
"Even if the vulnerability in the 'Aurora X All-Around Assist Robot' is eventually proven to be just an isolated, low-probability event, I think your Aurora company can still hold on."
"Commander Lu means that Aurora Company is very likely to go bankrupt due to this incident?"
Fang Zhengkang was very surprised when he heard that seven of Aurora Company's research bases had been attacked.
"How could this happen? Seven research bases on the sandbar have been attacked... all personnel at these bases have been slaughtered..."
"Commander Lu, who did this?"
"After the attack, did any extremist group come forward to claim responsibility?"
"Unfortunately, no extremist group has yet come forward to claim responsibility for this incident."
"Our Security Agency is investigating these seven armed attacks, but so far we haven't found any leads..."
"Given Professor Fang's understanding of your company, does Professor Fang have any suspects?"
"Who has your company or your chairman offended?"
"Commander Lu, your question is a bit too kind of you..."
Fang Zhengkang shook his head helplessly: "You should have already asked our Chairman Qiu about this matter and issue, right?"
"If I can't get any answers from her, how could I possibly know such things..."
"I'm sorry, Commander Lu, I really can't provide any useful clues or information about the attack."
"It's okay, other colleagues are following up on this anyway."
Lu Yunshan nodded: "Then let's get back to the main topic."
"Now, Professor Fang should have no more concerns, right?"
"Well then, can we have a proper chat about the inside story that you've been unwilling to mention?"
"Make Professor Fang another cup of coffee." Lu Yunshan then instructed his subordinate to brew Fang Zhengkang another cup of coffee.
"Thank you! No need for that." Fang Zhengkang quickly picked up a cigarette from the table. "I'll be fine with a cigarette, no need for coffee..."
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"Fine, since Aurora Corporation is destined to go under."
"Then I have nothing to worry about..."
Fang Zhengkang lit a cigarette for himself and looked up at the security camera in the room.
"Commander Lu, before we get down to business, could you please have someone turn off all the surveillance equipment in the room?"
"What I'm saying is—all the surveillance equipment in this room must be turned off first."
"no problem."
Seeing Fang Zhengkang's extremely serious expression, Lu Yunshan gave a wink to his subordinate: "Do as Professor Fang says, turn all of these off for now."
"Boss! Isn't this against the rules...?"
"If the higher-ups investigate, this matter could become..."
"Alright! You don't need to remind me of this."
Lu Yunshan said, "If the higher-ups investigate, I will take full responsibility."
"Go shut it down!"
"Yes!"
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"Professor Fang, can we have a proper talk now?"
"Now, all the surveillance cameras and recording devices in this room have been turned off."
"Furthermore, I specifically had them turn on the shielding equipment."
Lu Yunshan lit a cigarette for himself: "In other words—every word Professor Fang says now will not be recorded."
"And, apart from us, what you're about to say won't be overheard..."
"Commander Lu, I'm willing to tell you what I know."
"But I would appreciate it if Commander Lu could try his best to get me lenient treatment afterward..."
"Oh! Right! I need to apply for special protection after our conversation is over!"
"No problem, I can agree to whatever you asked for right now."
Lu Yunshan nodded: "Don't worry, we will definitely ensure your and your family's safety."
"Alright! Then I'll trust Commander Lu this once..."
Fang Zhengkang took several deep drags on his cigarette, then stubbed out the unfinished cigarette in the ashtray.
Seeing this, Lu Yunshan couldn't help but move closer to Fang Zhengkang.
He knew that if Fang Zhengkang was so cautious in speaking even at the headquarters of the Imperial Security Administration, then the inside story Fang Zhengkang was about to reveal would definitely be very explosive!
"Everyone's suspicions about the vulnerabilities of the 'Aurora X All-Around Assistive Robot' are not unfounded..."
Fang Zhengkang lit another cigarette and said, "That's right!"
"The problems exposed this time are by no means rare isolated incidents!"
"Every 'Aurora X All-Round Assistive Robot' our company delivered to the Imperial Security Agency had a backdoor installed..."
"What?!" Upon hearing this, Lu Yunshan was so shocked that he stood up from his seat: "You mean—your company deliberately left a backdoor program in the 'Aurora X All-Around Assistive Robot'?"
"Or are you deliberately concealing the fact that the 'Aurora X All-Round Assist Robot' has a technical vulnerability that cannot be resolved at the moment?"
"It's not a vulnerability problem that can't be solved technically."
Fang Zhengkang then gave a very clear answer: "In fact, we deliberately left a backdoor in the 'Aurora X All-Round Assist Robot' delivered to the Imperial Security Agency!"
"Using this backdoor program, in theory we can make the 'Aurora X All-Around Assist Robot' execute all the commands we give it without the Imperial Security Agency's knowledge!"
"Furthermore, the instructions we issue to the 'Aurora X All-Round Auxiliary Robot' without the Imperial Security Administration's knowledge will not leave any record or trace on the Imperial Security Administration's backend."
"It's as if nothing ever happened..."
“We can even use the Aurora X All-Around Assist Robot to release prisoners from jail right under your noses.”
"We can also deliberately let suspects escape during the pursuit, or simply provide very adequate protection for those of us who do not want to be caught by the Imperial Security Agency."
"It's quite obvious—the scene shown in the exposed video is exactly what happened after the 'Aurora X All-Around Assist Robot' received instructions to release the wanted criminal..."
"The backdoor program we installed on the 'Aurora X All-Around Assistive Robot' was the work of my 'good apprentice' Zheng Tong."
This backdoor program is known as the "Black Bug" program.
Fang Zhengkang said self-deprecatingly, "Didn't Commander Lu just ask me why I was suddenly replaced by my own apprentice?"
“That’s why.”
"Because Zheng Tong developed the 'Black Bug' program that can bypass the Imperial Security Administration's security checks!"