Great Power Reclamation

Chapter 2938 Spy
The hug and the "okay" after the car accident on a rainy night completely shattered the last vestige of distance between Qin Zheng and Huang Shanshan.

After the relationship was established, Huang Shanshan had a legitimate and justifiable reason to "occupy" all of Qin Zheng's spare time.

She remained passionate and direct, but with a touch more subtlety.

Knowing that Qin Zheng was introverted and not used to being overly affectionate in public, she toned down her physical advances and instead conveyed her love through her eyes and words.

She would sit in a corner and send him a playful message on the internal communication software while he was chairing a meeting: "Captain Qin is so handsome when he's working hard!" Then she would secretly laugh as she watched him remain calm on the surface, but his ears would turn slightly red.

Qin Zheng's change was even more obvious. He still didn't talk much, but his gaze towards Huang Shanshan now held a clear tenderness and indulgence.

He would remember which dish she liked in the cafeteria and get it for her in advance. When she stayed up late testing the new system, he would quietly stay by her side to work on the documents and make sure she got some rest.

He would even shake his head helplessly and gently ruffle her hair when she once again used all sorts of bizarre metaphors to describe him.

This "melting iceberg" contrast surprised both the security department and the soldiers who knew him, but also made them genuinely happy for Huang Shanshan.

Yang Geyong even patted Ye Yuze on the shoulder and exclaimed, "Old Ye, Shanshan is really capable! She managed to take down Qin Zheng, such a tough nut to crack!"

However, the sweet and peaceful days didn't last long. The urgency of the main quest became apparent once again.

Although "Operation Qingyuan" eliminated "Narcissus" and some of the infiltrators, "Spark Alliance" was not completely destroyed, and its connections with the Sanyou Consortium and even deeper forces still exist.

More importantly, the final testing and deployment date of quantum communication technology is fast approaching, which has become the focus of everyone's attention and also means that the risks have reached their peak.

Mr. Ni and Ye Yuze convened a top-level security meeting.

"Based on the information Shanshan previously intercepted and analyzed, as well as some data recovered from the 'Shadow Warrior' device,"

Mr. Ni's expression was solemn. "We have reason to believe that the other side has an ultimate backup plan, which is aimed directly at our quantum communication core server room."

"They may not be able to steal all the technology, but they may try to physically sabotage or implant undetectable backdoors in the underlying firmware at the last minute."

Qin Zheng interjected, "The other side is very likely to take advantage of the chaos during our internal cleanup and personnel adjustment period, as well as our focus on external threats, to carry out internal infiltration."

"We need to upgrade and screen the core computer room and all personnel with access rights at the highest level."

All eyes were on Huang Shanshan. She was absolutely crucial in terms of technical protection.

Huang Shanshan put away her usual playful demeanor and became serious: "The physical defenses and network isolation of the server room itself are already at the highest level. But the biggest vulnerability is still 'people.' Conventional identity verification and authorization checks are not foolproof against professional spies with sophisticated disguises and coercion techniques."

She walked to the large screen and brought up the structural diagram of the core computer room and the personnel permission list:

"I propose launching Project 'Candle Dragon.' This is a system I designed based on deep biometric binding and real-time AI-based judgment of behavioral patterns."

"First, all core personnel, including myself, Mr. Ni, Uncle Ye, Team Leader Qin, and the server room maintenance engineer, need to re-enter their multi-dimensional biometric features (iris, fingerprint, voiceprint, and even brainwave patterns under specific conditions) and deeply bind them to the permission instructions."

"The absence or anomaly of any single feature will trigger an alert and lock access."

"Secondly, we have deployed our latest upgraded 'Skynet' system sensor array inside the computer room and in key passageways around it. This system can not only monitor behavior, but also perform real-time AI risk assessment through micro-expression analysis, gait recognition, and even extremely subtle electromagnetic signal leakage."

"Once the system determines that someone has an extremely high probability of being abnormal, it will automatically trigger an isolation procedure and a security force response, even if the person has passed all authentications."

“Third, and most importantly,” Huang Shanshan said sharply, “we need a ‘bait.’ I will isolate a highly disguised virtual environment in the core server cluster, and place a ‘core firmware backup’ that looks extremely important but actually contains a tracking program inside.”

“Any attempt to steal or modify this ‘backup’ will be immediately detected and reverse-engineered by the ‘Honeycomb’ system.”

This plan is both bold and meticulous, taking into account almost every possibility.

Ye Yuze looked at Qin Zheng: "From a security standpoint, are you confident in cooperating with Shanshan's plan?"

Qin Zheng nodded: "The security forces will be on standby 24/7, and all response procedures will be shortened to the second level. I will personally lead the team to guard the most critical positions." As he spoke, he glanced at Huang Shanshan, his eyes filled with absolute trust and support.

"Good!" Ye Yuze slammed his hand on the table. "Let's proceed according to Shanshan's plan! The 'Candle Dragon' project will be launched immediately! Quantum communication is a strategic advantage for the military reclamation city and for the future of the nation; there can be no mistakes!"

In the following days, the security departments of the entire military reclamation machinery and equipment and soldiers' group operated at high speed like precision instruments.

Huang Shanshan was extremely busy, deploying systems, debugging equipment, and training personnel. Qin Zheng, on the other hand, oversaw the security arrangements, checking every detail to ensure absolute safety.

The two often met late at night in the server room or security center, exchanging knowing smiles and displaying perfect understanding. Sometimes Huang Shanshan would fall asleep at the control panel from exhaustion, and Qin Zheng would quietly drape a coat over her shoulders and take over monitoring the screen.

This feeling of fighting side by side and supporting each other deepened their bond even under high pressure.

The day after the "Candle Dragon" system was deployed, Huang Shanshan's "Hive" detected an unusual signal fluctuation - someone was trying to remotely probe the network boundary of the core computer room. The method was extremely sophisticated, almost exactly the same as the previous "Shadow Warrior" style!
"They're here," Huang Shanshan whispered to Qin Zheng beside her.

Qin Zheng's eyes sharpened, and he immediately issued the order: "All personnel, go to Level One alert. Proceed according to plan."

The other party was clearly extremely patient, conducting only cautious probing for several days without taking any concrete action. Huang Shanshan, like the most patient hunter, continuously refined her trap, waiting for the moment when her prey completely lowered its guard.

That night, the quantum communication project team conducted its final full-system simulation test, and personnel were frequently entering and leaving the computer room. This seemed to be the opportunity the other side had been waiting for.

At 11 p.m., a man dressed in an engineer's uniform, wearing a name tag, and even having passed the first iris verification, walked with his head down toward the last airtight door of the core computer room.

All his external information was verified to be correct; he was Zhang Wei, the "engineer" who had just been granted temporary access to inspect the equipment during the day. However, just as he raised his hand to perform the final fingerprint and voiceprint verification, several indicators on the "Skynet" sensor array inside and outside the server room, as well as on the main control screen in front of Huang Shanshan, instantly turned red!
"Warning! Gait matching deviation is 7.3%!"

"Warning! Abnormal thermal imaging pattern of subcutaneous microcapillaries!"

"Warning! Unauthorized weak high-frequency signal transmission detected on the target's device!"

Almost at the same time the alarm sounded, "Zhang Wei" clearly realized he had been exposed. A fierce glint flashed in his eyes, and he suddenly pulled out an illegal high electromagnetic pulse device from his toolbox, attempting to forcibly break the door lock system!

"Move!" Qin Zheng's roar echoed throughout the entire security team via walkie-talkie!
The security personnel, who had been lying in ambush on both sides, pounced like tigers!

But the fake "Zhang Wei" was extremely agile. He suddenly dodged the first wave of attacks by turning to the side, and the EMP device in his hand had already been activated!

At the critical moment, the airtight door of the core computer room was not only not damaged, but it suddenly slid open to both sides! What appeared behind the door was Huang Shanshan, wearing an anti-static suit and with a cold smile on her lips!
She was holding a seemingly ordinary tablet computer, the screen of which was facing the attacker.

The attacker was stunned for a moment, then felt a sharp pain and numbness in his wrist! The EMP device in his hand fell to the ground with a clatter—the tablet computer instantly released a directional high-frequency interference wave, precisely paralyzing the nerves in his arm and the device in his hand!

"I've been waiting for you for a long time." Huang Shanshan's voice was icy.

At the same time, two soft popping sounds came from behind the attacker—Qin Zheng personally led the team and used an electric net gun to completely subdue him!
The entire operation was swift and efficient, taking no more than fifteen seconds from the alarm sounding to the target being subdued.

The attacker removed his disguise mask, revealing an unfamiliar Asian face.

After an overnight interrogation and comparison with security databases, it was confirmed that this person was a top agent secretly trained by the Sanyou Group, proficient in disguise, infiltration and sabotage, codenamed "Chameleon".

He replaced the real engineer Zhang Wei through extremely cruel means, and attempted a last-ditch effort using advanced bionic masks and biometric localization technology.

The "Candle Dragon" system made a great contribution, and Huang Shanshan's accurate predictions and on-the-spot responses were the key to its success.

When the news spread, the mastermind finally realized that the defenses of the military reclamation city were impenetrable, and the infiltration plan had completely failed.

A week later, the Warrior Group's quantum communication technology launch event was a complete success, attracting worldwide attention.

At the celebration banquet, Ye Yuze and Elder Ni presented Huang Shanshan with the medal again. This time, Qin Zheng stood beside her and gently held her hand as she accepted the applause. Good-natured laughter and cheers erupted from the audience.

Huang Shanxia's face flushed slightly, but she proudly raised her chin and gripped his hand tightly in return.

After the banquet, the two returned to the highest point of the military reclamation city. Looking down at the technological city they had jointly protected, its lights shone brightly, like a galaxy.

"What are your plans next?" Qin Zheng asked, knowing that Huang Shanshan was never one to settle for the status quo.

Huang Shanshan leaned on his shoulder, her eyes sparkling: "'Candle Dragon' system can still be optimized, and 'Hive' needs an upgrade... The war in the cyber world will never end. And," she winked mischievously, "I have an even bigger plan..."

"Ok?"

"I want to build a world-class cybersecurity academy in Junken City to train more people like us. I've even thought of a name: 'Hive Academy'! What do you think?"

Qin Zheng looked into the light in her eyes, a light brighter than the stars, a light that belonged to dreams and the future. He lowered his head and placed a gentle kiss on her forehead.

"Okay. I'll go with you."

Beneath the starry sky, a perfect couple stands side by side, inseparable lovers and comrades-in-arms. The road ahead is long, and the challenges are endless, but as long as they trust each other and work together, they will fear no storm.

The clamor of the victory banquet had not yet completely subsided, but a completely different, somber atmosphere had already filled the core conference room of the military reclamation city command center. The cold lights shone on the solemn faces of Ye Yuze, Yang Geyong, Old Ni, Qin Zheng, and Huang Shanshan.

"We've had our celebratory drinks and received our medals, but this isn't over yet." Ye Yuze's voice was low as he slammed his fingers heavily on the final interrogation report about "The Chameleon" on the table. "Sanyou Group, time and time again, do you really think we're made of clay?"

Yang Geyong snorted coldly, his eyes filled with murderous intent: "Last time it was 'Narcissus,' this time it's 'Chameleon,' next time should we send 'Orochi'? Playing dirty tricks, they've passed down their skills for generations. Old Ye, what do you suggest we do? I've been holding this grudge for far too long!"

Mr. Ni adjusted his glasses, his tone steady yet tinged with coldness:

"Technically, we thwarted their plot and secured the advantage of quantum communication. But strategically, we couldn't hurt them, and similar troubles will only continue endlessly."

“The Sanyu Group has deep roots and is deeply intertwined with the political circles of the island nation and even certain international forces. Conventional business competition or diplomatic pressure is unlikely to harm its foundation.”

"Then let's use unconventional methods." Ye Yuze's gaze swept over everyone, finally landing on Yang Geyong. "Old Yang, do you still remember how we started from scratch back then?"

Yang Geyong grinned, revealing his gleaming white teeth: "I remember! Ruthless, daring, able to endure hardships others can't, and seize opportunities others can't! You mean..."

“That’s right.” Ye Yuze stood up, exuding an undeniable aura of dominance.

"They want to use industrial espionage to steal our core technologies and disrupt our strategic plans, right? Fine! We'll use the purest business rules to go to their home turf and cut them off at their root! Whatever they value, we'll take it away!"

Qin Zheng frowned slightly: "Uncle Ye, do you mean... to directly target the Sanyou Consortium itself?"

“It’s not just targeting them.” A glint flashed in Ye Yuze’s eyes. “I want to acquire Sanyou Company.”

His words stunned everyone present. Even Huang Shanshan's eyes widened in surprise.

"Acquisition?" Old Ni pondered. "Sanyou is a long-established conglomerate in Japan, with a huge scale and complex business. Although it has been somewhat weak in recent years, the amount of funds required for an acquisition would be astronomical, and it would inevitably encounter extremely strong resistance. The Japanese side will not sit idly by and watch its core enterprise be acquired by foreign capital, especially by us."