When I am reborn, I just want to be a top student

Chen Lingyue is the head of the research and development center.

Although he may not seem to be in charge of any specific business line, no one dares to underestimate him.

Galaxy Technology's R&D center is different from the R&D departments of other companies.

Galaxy Technology invests a massive amount of money in research and development every year.

To put it bluntly, Galaxy Technology invests more in R&D each year than most domestic companies have in terms of market capitalization.

Just like last year, the research and development investment in chrysanthemums was over 90 billion yuan.

Below the chrysanthemum is Taotian Group, which has invested nearly 20 billion yuan.

However, Galaxy Technology's R&D investment in 2017 was 100 billion yuan.

Employee salaries are a small part; research and development equipment is the big part.

A high-end electron microscope can cost millions of dollars, so it's impossible to buy just one.

There are quite a few devices with unit prices exceeding ten million, and Galaxy Technology buys several of them at a time.

Such lavish spending has also made Galaxy Technology popular internationally.

Although some of Galaxy Technology's practices and technologies caused losses to foreign capital, such a large-scale equipment purchase forced these investors to reluctantly agree.

This shows how important Chen Lingyue's position was.

This doesn't even take into account the impact of Galaxy Technology's massive R&D investment in China.

So when Zheng Jingrong saw Chen Lingyue coming over, he didn't act arrogantly. He stood up and said, "Mr. Chen, I think you should know the general situation."

"This Level 3 researcher named Xiong Guodong, although he was viewing materials within his authorized scope, his actions are highly suspicious."

"Based on the current situation, my initial assessment is that this person is likely a corporate spy."

Chen Lingyue already knew about these circumstances on his way here, so he wasn't surprised.

"Director Zheng, you are a professional, and we will actively cooperate with your work."

"First, our security system issued an early warning, and then you provided your professional judgment. So, on behalf of the R&D center, I am now requesting that Director Zheng handle this matter."

This isn't the first time something like this has happened.

Chen Lingyue was familiar with the procedures, and moreover, this was to protect the interests of Galaxy Technology, so he naturally had no reason to protect the researcher or object to Zheng Jingrong's work.

"Okay, I'm relieved to hear what Mr. Chen has to say."

"Huang Qiang, take Xiao Zhang and Xiao Jia and go and subdue Xiong Guodong."

"Be careful not to let him destroy the glasses. No further action should be taken until the evidence is confirmed."

"Don't panic, be careful!"

Zheng Jingrong gave instructions to his subordinates.

"Yes, leader!"

The two men instantly stood up straight and responded.

Seeing this, Huang Qiang couldn't help but become a little excited.

Seeing this, Chen Jingbing felt extremely conflicted, hoping it was real, yet also hoping it was a false alarm.

……

"Hurry up, hurry up!"

As the data entry was nearing completion, Xiong Guodong grew increasingly nervous.

He had already decided that he would leave as soon as he finished recording the information.

I will not hand over this information unless the other party hands over the money and arranges for me to go abroad.

With that person's help, he has already obtained his green card.

The earliest tickets to the Bald Eagle Federation have already been purchased.

As for his family, he couldn't care less about that anymore.

Once I arrive in the Bald Eagle Federation, I'll figure out a way to bring my family over.

This is such a great opportunity to make money; it might only come once in a lifetime.

If you miss it, you may never have another chance.

"Life offers few opportunities to fight; only those who dare to strive will win!"

Despite constantly encouraging himself, Xiong Guodong remained calm and composed, his movements showing no sign of panic.

In times of great importance, one must remain calm.

Since taking on this task, Xiong Guodong has been using this phrase to comfort himself and build up his mental fortitude.

Time passed little by little.

Xiong Guodong was only a level three researcher, with limited access, so he could only see a limited amount of technical information about Xuanwu batteries.

So by now, he has used these glasses equipped with a miniature camera and storage device to input almost all the Xuanwu battery and other technical information he could find.

The security measures at Galaxy Technology's R&D center are actually quite good, but over time, someone will always find a loophole.

Just like his glasses, they allow him to pass through security without being detected.

He glanced at his colleagues in the office and found that no one was paying attention to him.

After glancing at the camera mounted on the wall, Xiong Guodong's lips curled into a smug smile.

By the time they realize something is wrong and pull up the security camera footage, they'll probably already be enjoying a wonderful life on the shores of the Bald Eagle Federation.

While imagining the blissful life after succeeding, he steadily carried out his plan.

After the last bit of data was entered, Xiong Guodong finally felt relieved.

Now, all I need to do is leave the R&D center and leave Tangdu City, and everything will be accomplished.

Thinking it over, Xiong Guodong turned off the computer with a relaxed and indifferent expression, stood up comfortably, and stretched.

"I've been looking at the documents for a while, time to go outside and stretch my legs!"

Muttering this aloud, Xiong Guodong walked out of the office.

Galaxy Technology offers excellent benefits and does not force employees to be glued to their workstations during working hours.

Getting up and resting appropriately is permitted, and even encouraged.

Therefore, Xiong Guodong's actions did not arouse suspicion.

At this moment, he appeared relaxed and at ease, but his heart was pounding wildly.

He had already achieved half his success once he successfully left the R&D center.

He had already arranged a black cab, so as soon as he left the company, he could go directly to the safe location he had prepared to make the transaction.

"Closer, closer, just one more door away."

Xiong Guodong silently recited these words to himself as he walked slowly and deliberately outside.

I walked out of the office smoothly and passed through the security gate.

Xiong Guodong was already cheering in his heart.

However, at this time.

Out of the corner of my eye, I suddenly saw a color I didn't want to see.

Stay calm and pretend you didn't see it.

"and many more!"

Upon hearing this, Xiong Guodong's heart skipped a beat, and a sense of foreboding arose within him.

His expression immediately became somewhat blank and confused as he looked over.

"Hello, Xiong. We need to talk to you about something. Please come with us."

Huang Qiang walked up to Xiong Guodong and said earnestly.

"Is there anything I can help you with? I don't recall having any business dealings with you. If you're not too busy, could you wait a bit? I'm a little tired from work and would like to go out for a bit. I don't think that's too much to ask!"

Xiong Guodong's heart pounded. He forced down his nervousness and quickly devised an excuse to stall for time. "Xiong Guodong, we are now acting as an official unit, requesting your cooperation. Please cooperate!"

Xiao Jia and Xiao Zhang, who were following behind Huang Qiang, saw that Xiong Guodong was still making excuses, so they stepped forward.

"Xiong Guodong, these are our identification documents, which should prove our identities."

“We’ve been watching you for a long time, so don’t take any chances. Please cooperate with our work; it will be good for you.”

Xiao Jia took out his ID and showed it to Xiong Guodong.

His tone was calm, but it revealed a hint of authority and oppressiveness from a powerful department.

When Xiong Guodong saw the identification that Xiao Jia showed him, his psychological defenses almost crumbled.

He swallowed hard, but still stubbornly insisted, "What are you talking about, staff member? I don't understand."

Huang Qiang and the others were so angry they almost laughed. Xiao Zhang glanced around and, finding no one else around, sneered and said, "Even now, you still have wishful thinking. I don't know whether to call it strong mental fortitude or just ignorant fearlessness."

"You think your actions are well concealed? Actually, we can see everything clearly."

"Your glasses have already given you away."

When Xiong Guodong heard the word "glasses," his heart sank, and his legs trembled slightly, but he managed to hold them back.

“You’ve really wronged me. I have high myopia and astigmatism, so I had a pair of glasses custom-made.”

"You can't just slander me like this because my glasses are different from everyone else's!"

"I disagree. I'm going to report you on the company intranet."

Xiong Guodong first pointed at Huang Qiang, and said with a face full of indignation.

Then, pointing at Xiao Jia and Xiao Zhang, he said angrily, "And you too, I'm going to file a complaint against you at your workplace."

If it weren't for the surveillance footage, all three of them would have already determined that Xiong Guodong's actions were problematic.

The three of them might actually be fooled by Xiong Guodong and think that he has been wronged.

Xiong Guodong's confident and assertive demeanor at this moment made him seem like someone who had been wronged, showing no sign of guilt whatsoever.

To be honest, Xiong Guodong was just putting on a brave face at that moment.

He never expected the company to react so quickly.

It hadn't been long, and he hadn't even left the company before he was blocked by someone.

All I did was wear glasses that were a little too big, and people noticed something was wrong.

"Alright, Xiong Guodong, we were going to save you some face, but since you're still being stubborn, don't blame us."

"Hand over your glasses. If you have no problem, I can apologize to you. You can report or complain if you want."

As he spoke, he prepared to take off Xiong Guodong's glasses.

Seeing Xiao Jia reach out, Xiong Guodong panicked and tried to run away.

However, Huang Qiang had already anticipated this.

The moment Xiong Guodong moved, he was immediately stopped.

"Xiong Guodong, what do you have to say now? Confess honestly."

"The company has done nothing to wrong you, yet you did such a thing. You are utterly heartless and ungrateful."

Huang Qiang's educational background is not high. He became a security guard at Galaxy Technology because of his military experience and his youth.

What I can't stand the most is someone like Xiong Guodong, who is ungrateful and disloyal.

Seeing that he was blocked, Xiong Guodong's eyes showed a hint of panic.

In a moment of panic, he prepared to take off his glasses.

However, before he could even touch his glasses, his hands were restrained.

"Xiong Guodong, if you haven't done anything wrong, why are you running away?"

"Now, you've confessed without being asked!"

Xiao Jia sneered, took off Xiong Guodong's glasses, and tossed them in his hand, saying, "Using Google Glass to collect data is indeed a good idea. However, you forgot a saying: 'If you don't want others to know, don't do it in the first place.' If you reach out, you will get caught!"

"I didn't! I didn't! I'm innocent!"

With his hands restrained, Xiong Guodong's body went limp, like a deflated balloon.

He knew he was finished!
Not only did I lose my job, but I also have to go to jail, ruining the rest of my life.

The more I thought about it, the more panicked I became.

His eyes were glazed over, his expression was desperate, and he kept repeating, "I'm innocent, I'm innocent, I didn't do anything to betray the company."

"take away!"

Xiao Jia and Xiao Zhang had seen many people like Xiong Guodong, so they weren't surprised at all by his behavior.

After saying a cold remark, he directly dragged Xiong Guodong away from there.

The rest was simple: take apart the glasses, verify the evidence, and at the same time, follow the clues to find out the people and organizations behind Xiong Guodong.

The commotion they made had already attracted the attention of some people.

When Xiong Guodong was seen being lifted up, everyone who witnessed the scene knew something was wrong.

This kind of thing has happened several times before at the R&D center.

This was also mentioned in the company's internal confidentiality training.

So seeing this scene didn't cause much of a stir.

"I remember this person, I think his name is Xiong Guodong, I didn't expect him to do this kind of thing."

"You can know a person's face but not their heart. The company offers such good benefits, but he doesn't cherish them and insists on taking this risk, ruining his future."

"A person's greed is like a snake trying to swallow an elephant; if this kind of person were in a time of war, he would definitely be a traitor and a lackey."

“I know him. He graduated from a 211 university with a bachelor’s degree and joined the company two years ago. He is a level three researcher and should earn around 800,000 yuan a year. You simply can’t earn that much outside. The fact that he did something like this shows that he’s gotten arrogant and doesn’t know who he is.”

"The company's benefits are too high. Many people join right after graduation and haven't experienced the harsh realities of society. They think the company's benefits are normal. Just the other day, I heard someone complaining about the company's poor benefits. Isn't that outrageous?"

"Human beings are complex and diverse; there are all kinds of people, which is not surprising!"

Hearing the discussions, Xiong Guodong felt both ashamed and afraid.

However, at this point, there was nothing he could do but lower his head and remain silent, preserving the last bit of his dignity.

At the same time, Uncle Hat from Tangdu City also arrived.

The status of Galaxy Technology in Tangdu City is self-evident. A duty station has long been set up at Galaxy Technology to specifically handle its affairs.

So, when Huang Qiang pressed the alarm button, Uncle Hat was dispatched.

"Hello comrade, please hand the suspect over to us for processing."

Uncle Hat walked over and greeted Xiao Jia and the others.

"Hello, comrade, I need to correct your statement. Xiong Guodong is suspected of endangering national security, not simply commercial espionage, so I cannot hand him over to you."

Xiao Jia took out his ID, showed it to Uncle Hat, and said with a serious expression.

Upon seeing the documents and hearing this, Xiong Guodong immediately became anxious.

"No, I didn't! I was just looking at the information. I didn't intend to sell it. I'm not a spy, and I haven't endangered national security. I'm innocent..."

Anyone with a modicum of common sense knows that commercial espionage and endangering national security are different concepts.

Therefore, when Xiong Guodong heard that this crime had been pinned on him, he panicked and, disregarding everything else, hurriedly began to defend himself.

"Xiong Guodong, the Xuanwu Battery has long been listed in the National Important Technology Protection List and is an important national asset. Therefore, your actions do indeed constitute the crime of endangering national security. As for the crime of commercial espionage, it will also be punished at that time."

"Now, there is only one path in front of you: confess and surrender yourself to the authorities. You may be able to get a lighter sentence. Otherwise, if we find out, you will never have another chance."

Upon hearing this, Xiong Guodong's mental defenses crumbled instantly, and he said repeatedly, "I'll talk, I'll talk. Someone is willing to pay five million US dollars for me to collect all the technical information I can find and sell it to him."

"This is truly my first time. I haven't taken any money, and I haven't leaked any technology. This is an attempted crime..."

Before even arriving at their destination, Xiong Guodong spilled the beans, telling the whole story. (End of Chapter)