When the keywords 'Beautiful Country' and 'military' were mentioned.
Zhang Ziheng, who had been calm moments ago, couldn't help but react, a flicker of surprise in his eyes.
"Xiao Gao, are you sure what you have in your hand is related to Beautiful Country?"
He was shocked inwardly, but couldn't help but confirm.
Gao Fei did not explain further. He took out two photos from his bag and said, "Uncle Zhang, you can show these photos to the experts at the military research institute. They will naturally discern whether what I'm saying is true or false when they see them."
Zhang Ziheng was not a military expert. He glanced at the photos handed to him and turned directly towards the study.
*Bang!*
A light sound came from the study door. Gao Fei calmly sat back on the sofa.
He believed that as soon as the photos reached the institute, it would shock all the experts there tonight.
More than three minutes passed, and several exclamations could be heard from the study.
The next second, Zhang Ziheng hurriedly pulled open the study door, looked at Gao Fei in disbelief, swallowed hard, and said, "How much more of this kind of information do you have?"
Gao Fei originally wanted to tell the truth, but as the words reached his lips, he immediately changed his tune: "About thirty gigabytes."
"Do you have the data with you?"
"I didn't dare to bring it out. It's in the company's safe."
"Good, you wait a moment!"
Zhang Ziheng nodded solemnly, then walked into the garden and made three or four phone calls with his back to Gao Fei.
About ten minutes later, the roar of cars could be heard outside the small courtyard.
*Creak!*
Five black SUVs with official license plates stopped abruptly in front of the gate.
Three middle-aged men in military uniform, with stars on their shoulders, quickly entered the house.
Behind them were six young men in black attire, with stern expressions and murderous intent in their eyes.
After the nine entered, Zhang Ziheng first made a brief introduction between the two parties, then took out the photos Gao Fei had given him and handed them to the three middle-aged men.
After reading the contents of the photos, the three middle-aged men became very excited, looking at Gao Fei with surprise mixed with a hint of shock.
With the information confirmed, Zhang Ziheng then instructed, "Xiao Gao, go to your company to get the data now. As for your requests, we'll discuss them in detail after the data is submitted."
"Okay, Uncle Zhang!"
Gao Fei left with the nine people and returned to the company to get the data.
Now that Zhang Ziheng had agreed, the matter concerning Hong Kong was almost settled, and it was just a matter of time.
Feiteng Investment Company.
Ding Yao, Jin Qiqi, and others who had come to report their work were chatting and laughing in the lounge.
Just as they were wondering when the boss would return, Gao Fei appeared with the six young men from earlier.
Seeing them, Ding Yao and the others were about to approach when they were stopped by the six youths.
Gao Fei winked at Jin Qiqi, then led the group to the office.
As soon as they left, Ding Yao immediately asked curiously, "Did the boss get into trouble, or is he going to be dragged away to do research again? Those six young men just now looked like they could kill someone."
Xu Yong, the head of Beehive Station, nodded in agreement: "As soon as I got close, I felt a chill from the six of them. It felt like the killing intent described in novels."
Zhang Cheng, who had now become a star investor, said with a palpitating heart, "Did you notice earlier? Their waists were bulging, probably from guns."
Seeing everyone discussing the six youths around Gao Fei, Jin Qiqi quickly interrupted, "Alright, stop discussing. They're probably from the military. The boss is likely planning something big. Everyone can go home now!"
Mentioning the military, everyone immediately shut up and stopped talking. They then put down their reports and left the company one after another.
In the office.
Gao Fei opened the safe, took out a black encrypted USB drive, and handed it to the leader of the six youths.
"All the data is in here."
The leader of the youth nodded sternly and carefully placed the encrypted USB drive into a silver password box.
Before closing the safe, there were two more identical black USB drives inside.
This was an extra precaution Gao Fei had taken before meeting Zhang Ziheng.
He divided the data into three copies and did not intend to hand them all over.
Because Gao Fei knew that this classified information, bought for five hundred million, would be useful later.
Simply put, it would be a bargaining chip for future negotiations with Zhang Ziheng.
After receiving the data, the group did not leave immediately. Instead, they checked the office for any listening devices.
After all, it involved military secrets, and confidentiality was essential.
After checking and confirming, the group then quickly left with Gao Fei.
...
At eleven o'clock in the evening, at a military research institute in Kyoto.
The thirty gigabytes of data sent by Gao Fei caused a stir throughout the institute after being reviewed by the experts.
Because these thirty gigabytes of data were all secrets concerning Beautiful Country's latest military equipment.
From small items like Beautiful Country's individual combat equipment to the latest tank models, everything was included.
If Gao Fei had handed over all the data, the information on high-tech equipment within it would likely have driven these elder experts into a frenzy on the spot.
Gao Fei planned to gradually hand over the subsequent data files to Zhang Ziheng over the course of a year.
Besides negotiations in the business world, there was another important factor involved.
If all the data was handed over, how would he explain its origin?
Now that Gao Fei had just handed over thirty gigabytes of data, the moment he stepped into the institute, he was taken to a room full of equipment for an interrogation.
The questions were simple, concerning the source of the data and how it was obtained.
Wearing a polygraph, Gao Fei was not nervous at all.
He had become a top hacker using the system and had spent a month in secret within the research institute.
He had already dealt with polygraphs many times.
Therefore, Gao Fei was very calm when facing the interrogators, and the polygraph did not detect any lies.
As for where he got the data from?
His answer was simple: through his hacker identity, coupled with the temptation of money, he obtained the data from some military experts in Beautiful Country.
Outside the interrogation room.
Zhang Ziheng stood with the three middle-aged men in plainclothes from earlier, along with two experts from the research institute.
Everyone was paying attention to Gao Fei in the interrogation room, listening intently to his answers.
After a moment, one of the middle-aged men shook his head and chuckled, "This kid's answer is too far-fetched. Although the polygraph didn't detect him lying, the reason he gave is too weak."
As soon as he finished speaking, another middle-aged man nodded in agreement: "The reason is indeed a bit weak. According to our investigation, Gao Fei has had no contact with anyone from Beautiful Country, nor with any overseas information brokers. I really don't know where he got this data from."
While the two were speculating on where Gao Fei got the data, a white-haired old expert waved his hand displement, "Never mind where he got it from. As long as it hasn't been sold to other countries, it's beneficial to our Dragon Country.
Besides, this young comrade is also submitting it voluntarily. His patriotism is already higher than many people's.
Don't use polygraphs again in the future, as it will only hurt this young comrade's feelings, understand?"
Hearing the old expert's reprimand, the three middle-aged men immediately nodded in agreement, promising it wouldn't happen again.
Zhang Ziheng, who had been silent all along, glanced at the three middle-aged men being reprimanded, then looked at the two elderly experts, Fu and Yang, who were full of affection for Gao Fei.
He couldn't help but sigh inwardly, this kid had truly entered the inner circle.
With this kid's eloquence and attitude towards life, Gao Fei could directly bypass him and talk to these big shots in the future.
Since the data had been submitted, coupled with the encouragement from the elder that day, Zhang Ziheng began to consider what benefits to offer Gao Fei regarding Hong Kong.
At midnight.
After meeting with the leaders of the research institute and exchanging contact information, Gao Fei was blindfolded and escorted out of the institute.
When the blindfold was removed, he found himself back in Zhang Ziheng's luxurious courtyard.
"You've been busy all night, have some food and drink?"
"I'll do as Uncle Zhang says!"
Gao Fei grinned, knowing that the Hong Kong issue was about to be resolved.
Zhang Ziheng poured him a small cup of white wine and said frankly, "Xiao Gao, let's be direct. In this major reshuffle in Hong Kong, there are five candidates. Who do you hope will come out on top?"
Gao Fei, who had just picked up his wine glass, froze.
He hadn't expected Zhang Ziheng to be so direct, asking who he wanted to see in power right from the start.
After a moment of contemplation, Gao Fei revealed his answer.
That night, the two of them discussed many matters concerning Hong Kong in the courtyard.
As for what topics were discussed, it would soon become apparent in Hong Kong.
...
The next day.
Only one month remained until the major reshuffle in Hong Kong.
In this final month, the five candidates began to exert their efforts.
Many observers also made their final decisions on who to support.
As Hong Kong became turbulent due to the major reshuffle,
A passenger plane from Kyoto to Hong Kong landed.
The person arriving in Hong Kong was picked up by a black sedan with an official license plate that drove onto the tarmac.
In front of and behind the black sedan were four black SUVs, filled with bodyguards carrying pistols.
Such a reception at the airport could only be for one person: Zhang Ziheng, who had been officially dispatched to oversee the major reshuffle.
Guo Bin Hotel.
Due to Zhang Ziheng's arrival, the five candidates in the major reshuffle, after applying, came to the reception room of the Guo Bin Hotel for a private meeting.
The five candidates met without anger or heated debates.
They greeted each other politely and then sat in the reception room, waiting.
After a moment, Zhang Ziheng, dressed in a black jacket, entered the reception room with a gentle smile.
As the main person arrived, the five candidates immediately put on flattering smiles and stood up to greet him.
"Minister Zhang!"
"Minister Zhang!"
The five greeted him cordially.
Zhang Ziheng smiled and nodded to the five, "Please sit, no need to be so formal."
After he sat down, the five candidates followed suit.
Sitting in the main seat, Zhang Ziheng scanned the five people and then checked his watch, smiling, "Today is just a simple meeting, but before we begin, we might have to wait for someone."
The five candidates knew it was a meeting today.
However, having to wait for someone before starting the meeting made them wonder who Minister Zhang was waiting for.
Just as they were curious if it was a big shot from Kyoto, there was a knock on the door.
"Come in!"
As Zhang Ziheng's voice fell, the five candidates shifted their gaze to the door.
When they saw who entered, all five candidates showed surprised expressions.
"I'm sorry, Uncle Zhang, the traffic was too bad, I'm late!"
"I have a fever, so I'll update one chapter first. I'll resume normal updates when I feel better."