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The governor is coming.

This news put the entire Nanzhou High-tech Zone on edge.

The next morning, the management committee convened an important preparatory meeting. Hu Jinshan was still on sick leave and had not returned. Lin Yaodong sat in the main seat with a serious expression, but spent most of the time drinking tea, leaving the task of presiding over the meeting to Chen Pingfang.

"I think the reception must be of the highest standard!" Old Qian, the deputy director in charge of logistics, waved his arms animatedly. "From the highway exit to the management committee building, the entire route must be lined with welcome banners! The main roads of the park must be lined with flowers to create a lively atmosphere!"

"Yes! We also need to arrange a venue for the briefing, with a red carpet stretching from the building entrance all the way to the stage! The bottled water must be imported, and all the labels must be custom-made, printed with 'Warmly welcome Governor Zhou to visit and provide guidance!'"

"The inspection route must be carefully planned. We should focus on the most aesthetically pleasing office buildings and green areas. As for the factory areas that are still under construction and somewhat messy, we definitely can't let the governor see them!"

In the conference room, a group of people were talking at once, discussing the proposals in a lively and enthusiastic manner, each one more elaborate than the last.

Chen Ping listened quietly, tapping his fingers lightly on the table without saying a word.

Zhang Chao stood behind him, frowning as he listened. These people were masters of formalism, but when it came to actually doing something, they all played dead.

After everyone had finished speaking, the conference room fell silent, and all eyes turned to Chen Pingfang, waiting for him, the person in charge, to make the final decision.

Chen Ping raised his eyelids and glanced at everyone.

"All plans are hereby scrapped."

His voice wasn't loud, but it instantly silenced the conference room.

Old Qian was taken aback for a moment, then said defiantly, "Director Chen, this is a reception for provincial leaders, not a game. We're doing this for the sake of the High-tech Zone's reputation..."

"Reputation is earned through hard work." Chen Ping interrupted him. "The governor is here to inspect the pilot reform of state-owned enterprises and to see how the Chipfire Industrial Park has been brought back to life, not to see how we arrange flowers and lay carpets."

He stood up, placed his hands on the table, and leaned forward slightly. No one in the conference room dared to make a sound.

"Pass down the notice: all banners, flowers, and red carpets are to be cancelled. On the day of the inspection, apart from necessary security, everyone should go to work as usual. No one is allowed to hold any welcoming ceremonies."

"As for the inspection route," Chen Pingfang's gaze fell on the map, and he pointed heavily with his finger, "we'll start with Factory No. 3, which has the most problems. Whatever the governor wants to see, we'll let him see. The truth is the most powerful."

Meeting adjourned.

After Chen Ping finished speaking, he turned and left, leaving a room full of deputy directors looking at each other in bewilderment.

Lin Yaodong picked up his teacup, took the last sip, slowly stood up, and walked out without even glancing at anyone else.

The attitude is already very clear.

……

It's 11 p.m.

The entire high-tech zone fell silent, with only a few streetlights on.

Chen Pingfang, along with Zhang Chao, walked through the empty Xinhuo Industrial Park, carrying only flashlights.

The daytime hustle and bustle faded away, leaving the massive factory in a deathly silence under the cover of night.

"Director Chen, are we... really going to let the governor see this?" Zhang Chao followed behind, looking at the uneven road surface and construction debris everywhere, feeling a little apprehensive. "If the governor sees this, won't he think we haven't done our job well?"

"The act of covering it up is problematic in itself." Chen Ping didn't stop walking. "You expect a mess worth 12 billion to look glamorous? What we need to demonstrate is our determination and ability to solve problems."

As he spoke, he had already arrived at the entrance of Factory Building No. 3. This is the core area where Huaxin International will be located in the future, and it is also the place with the highest infrastructure standards in the entire park.

Pushing open the heavy iron door, a damp, musty smell hit you.

The factory was severely flooded; when a flashlight shone on it, the reflection of the steel beams on the roof could be seen on the water's surface.

"Call the engineering team tomorrow to drain all the water, and re-inspect all the wiring and equipment." Chen Pingfang walked around, carefully observing the surrounding walls and ground.

The two walked in one after the other, their steps uneven as they went. The factory was large, and the beams of their flashlights appeared very weak in the darkness.

Suddenly, Chen Ping stopped in his tracks.

He crouched down, his flashlight beam illuminating an inconspicuous corner of the ground. That was the main cable shaft leading to the underground core server room.

There were several fresh pry marks on the edge of the manhole cover.

Zhang Chao noticed it too, and his expression changed: "Director, this..."

Chen Ping didn't speak, but made a shushing gesture. He personally helped Zhang Chao, laboriously moving the heavy manhole cover away.

A pungent, burnt smell wafted up from below.

The flashlight beam pierced downwards, illuminating the scene below the well.

The main power cable, as thick as an arm, was cleanly cut in the middle. The cut was neat, clearly done with professional hydraulic pliers. At the break, the rubber sheath had melted and stuck to the copper core due to the high temperature generated by the short circuit, leaving it charred black.

This is not just destruction, this is an attempt to kill.

The core equipment in Plant No. 3, including the temperature and humidity-controlled precision air conditioning system, fire protection system, and backup power supply, all rely on this main power cable. Once the provincial governor came in for an inspection, and experts from Huaxin International were giving presentations, a sudden power outage occurred, the air conditioning stopped, and all the demonstration equipment malfunctioned…

That would be a serious inspection accident.

At that time, Chen Pingfang, as the person in charge, will be the one primarily responsible. At best, he will be dismissed on the spot; at worst, he will be charged with dereliction of duty.

"Bastards, these guys are insane!" Zhang Chao's voice trembled with rage. "I'm calling the police right now."

He took out his phone to dial a number.

"etc."

Chen Pingfang remained calm and took Zhang Chao's hand.

In the darkness, Chen Pingfang's eyes were cold.

Call the police? The situation in Nanzhou is so complicated, who would you call? In the end, it will most likely just fizzle out.

The fact that the other party dared to make a move at this critical juncture means they were certain that he wouldn't be able to find any evidence and would have to suffer in silence.

Chen Ping stood up, dusted off his hands, took out his phone, and instead of calling the police, dialed an unfamiliar number.

The call was answered quickly.

"Old Ma, it's me."

A steady voice came from the other end of the phone: "Director, what are your orders?"

"Take your men, select a few skilled ones, and get to Factory Building No. 3 in the Xinhuo Industrial Park of Nanzhou High-tech Zone within half an hour. From now on, take over the security of the entire park. Cut off all external surveillance networks, replace them with our own equipment, and implement physical isolation."

"Understood." Not a single word wasted.

After hanging up the phone, Chen Ping dialed Xiao Yuhan's number again.

"Yuhan, do me a favor. Do you know any experts at the provincial TV station who are in charge of live broadcast technology and signal transmission? Yes, the top-notch kind. I'd like to invite them over to help us adjust the signal at the inspection site."

After arranging everything, Chen Ping turned around, looked at the cut cable, and a cold smile slowly crept onto his lips.

His opponent thought this move would be the end of him.

Unfortunately, they chose the wrong opponent.

Chen Pingfang stared into the darkness, as if he could already see the fate of those people.

He spoke softly, as if talking to himself.

"Since you want to play games, I'll put on a big show for you."