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Security Department, Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill.

This is a powerful department within the factory, an armed force independent of the workshop system.

Two militiamen with rifles on their backs stood at the entrance, their expressions serious.

Su Zheng walked to the door and showed his work ID.

"I am Su Zheng, a level eight fitter in Workshop One. I will report any important matters to Section Chief Wang."

"Su Zheng? The one who skipped level eight in the exam?"

Upon hearing the name, the security officer immediately saluted. Su Zheng's name was now widely known throughout the factory; even the security personnel knew he was the factory director's favorite.

"Please come in, Master Su. The section chief is in his office."

Inside the office.

Section Chief Wang was frowning as he looked at a document. The security situation around the factory area had been poor lately, with several cases of stolen goods, putting a lot of pressure on his superiors.

"Knock knock knock".

"Enter!"

Su Zheng pushed open the door and entered.

"Section Chief Wang, busy?" Su Zheng greeted him politely but firmly.

Section Chief Wang looked up and saw it was Su Zheng. A smile appeared on his face: "Oh, what a rare guest! Scholar Su! Please, have a seat! What's wrong? Do you need our security department's assistance with some technical matters?"

Su Zheng sat down and, without saying a word, placed the file bag in his hand on the table.

"Section Chief Wang, I won't beat around the bush. I'm here today to 'turn myself in'."

"Confess?" Section Chief Wang was taken aback, then laughed. "Master Su, you're joking. You're a technical expert, what mistake could you have made?"

"I haven't committed a crime yet, but it might be soon." Su Zheng's expression was serious. "I recently came up with a small invention that might hurt someone. So I came to report it to the organization."

As he spoke, Su Zheng pulled a drawing out of the file bag.

It was the simplified design drawing of that [micro-current pressure-sensitive anti-theft net].

"This is..." Section Chief Wang took the blueprints, his eyes shining brighter as he looked at them.

As a veteran security guard, he immediately recognized the value of this item.

It has a simple structure, low cost, requires no complex electronic components, and is entirely triggered by physical means. Most importantly, it can create a zone containment system using simple circuitry!

"This is a security device I designed specifically to prevent the theft of technical documents from my home," Su Zheng explained. "As you know, Section Chief Wang, I'm now a level eight technician, and I have some confidential blueprints and data. Recently, things haven't been peaceful in my compound... there are always some people eyeing it. To protect state property and technical secrets, I installed this on my windows and doors."

Su Zheng deliberately emphasized the words "technical data" and "confidentiality".

This is escalating a private matter into a public one.

Section Chief Wang understood immediately.

"Not safe in the compound? Hmph, those vagrants." Section Chief Wang scoffed. "Master Su, your awareness of theft prevention is excellent! The security of technical personnel's data is indeed a major issue. However... this 'high-voltage pulse' warning sign... what if it shocks someone..."

"That's why I'm here to report it," Su said solemnly. "This is a 'non-lethal deterrent weapon.' The voltage is controlled within a safe range; it will only incapacitate someone, it will never kill them. Moreover, I've put up 'High Voltage Danger, Do Not Touch' warning signs on the doors and windows. If anyone still tries to force their way in under these circumstances, then that's..."

"That's sabotage! That's theft of secrets!" Section Chief Wang slammed his hand on the table. "Master Su, you did the right thing! Criminals like this need to be taught a lesson!"

Su Zheng smiled and threw out another bait:

"Section Chief Wang, if this device is successful in the test, it can be applied to the security of our factory's perimeter walls and warehouses. You see, the cost is much cheaper than raising wolfhounds. If it works well, I'm willing to donate the entire set of blueprints to the security department free of charge, as a pilot project for upgrading our factory's security."

Upon hearing this, Section Chief Wang was so excited that he immediately stood up.

This is a political achievement!

If the factory's anti-theft problem could be solved at a low cost, how proud he, as the section chief, would be.

"Great! Excellent!" Section Chief Wang grasped Su Zheng's hand. "Master Su, your awareness is outstanding! I approve this 'pilot program'!"

Section Chief Wang immediately picked up his pen and stamped a large, bright red seal on the report form brought by Su Zheng—[Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill Security Department · Security Technology Testing Point].

"Master Su, go back and try it! If anything goes wrong, the security department will cover for you!" Section Chief Wang said boldly. "Anyone who dares to break in is disrupting scientific research and testing, and is going against our factory! You just give the department a call, and I'll personally lead a team to arrest them!"

"I'm relieved to hear you say that." Su Zheng put away the report form, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

"By the way," Section Chief Wang said in a low voice as he saw Su Zheng off, "it's almost the end of the year, and there are definitely a lot of idle people in the compound. Since you've set a trap, be careful not to let them turn around and frame you. We believe in 'catching the thief red-handed'."

"Don't worry, Section Chief Wang." Su Zheng patted the button on his chest (where a miniature recording device, also produced by the system, was hidden), "There's more than enough evidence."

As Su Zheng walked out of the security office, he looked at the piece of paper with a red stamp in his hand.

This is not just a piece of paper.

This is the "Imperial Sword".

With this, if the Jia family dares to lay a hand on you, they won't just chop off your hand, they'll chop off your head.

"The bait has been cast, the net has been set, and the amulet has been obtained."

Su Zheng looked towards the courtyard house, his eyes cold.

"Jia Dongxu, Bang Geng, you guys better not let me down."