After breaking up with my boyfriend, I made a fortune and rose rapidly in my career.

Chen Pingfang did not respond.

Chen Ping simply looked at Zhao Xilai with a very calm gaze.

Zhao Xilai waited for three seconds, but received no response, and the smile on his face disappeared.

"Director Chen, did you hear what I said clearly?"

"I heard you clearly."

Chen Ping spoke those four words very softly, then turned and left.

Zhao Xilai stood there, watching Chen Pingfang's figure disappear at the end of the corridor, his brows furrowed.

The assistant next to him leaned over and whispered.

"Chairman Zhao, his attitude..."

"It's okay."

Zhao Xilai waved his hand and put on a smile again.

"He won't be laughing on the forum later."

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It was exactly 10:00 AM.

High-tech Industry Investment Forum, second floor of the convention center.

The main venue was packed with people, with the first three rows filled with heads of major enterprises in the province, as well as several provincial leaders.

Governor Zhou sat in the middle of the first row, with Lin Xiangdong on his right.

Zhao Xilai, as the keynote speaker at the forum, is already standing on the stage.

Behind Zhao Xilai, on a large screen, was the logo of the Provincial Construction Investment Group, with the words: "Jiangdong Semiconductor Industry Integration Strategy Released."

Zhao Xilai picked up the microphone and looked at the audience.

"Distinguished leaders and entrepreneurs, I have an important announcement to make today."

Zhao Xilai paused for a moment, then raised his voice.

"The Provincial Construction Investment Group has acquired controlling stakes in three core supply chain companies of the Chipfire project. From today onwards, the Provincial Construction Investment Group will have the final say on Chipfire's technology roadmap, funding arrangements, and market promotion."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone in the room started talking loudly.

Several business leaders in the front row were whispering to each other, looking quite surprised.

Zhao Xilai liked this reaction and continued speaking.

"I know many people have high hopes for the Chipfire project. But the reality is that Chipfire's technology roadmap has major problems, and its funding has dried up. Without integration, this project will only become a joke."

After Zhao Xi finished speaking, a new chart appeared on the big screen.

The above shows the financial transactions of the Chipfire project over the past three months. Every expenditure is marked, and it looks very chaotic.

"Look everyone, this is the true situation of Corefire."

Zhao Xilai pointed at the screen and sneered.

"Three months, 80 million spent, but no results at all."

The murmurs in the meeting room grew louder.

Governor Zhou sat in the audience, his face grim, and remained silent.

At that moment, the back door of the venue was pushed open.

Chen Ping walked in.

Chen Ping didn't stop; he walked straight through the crowd and headed for the podium.

Zhao Xilai saw Chen Pingfang, paused for a moment, and then smiled.

"Director Chen, you've come at the right time. Would you like to come up on stage and explain to everyone why the Corefire project has turned out this way?"

Chen Ping ignored Zhao Xilai's words.

Chen Ping walked onto the stage and took the microphone from Zhao Xilai.

Zhao Xilai frowned, but didn't stop him. Instead, he stepped aside, crossed his arms, and waited to watch the show.

Chen Pingfang stood in the center of the stage, looking at everyone in the audience.

"Everyone, I'm here today to show you the real situation of the Chipfire project."

After Chen Ping finished speaking, he turned to look at the big screen.

"Zhang Chao, play the video."

The charts on the big screen disappeared, replaced by a surveillance video of the laboratory.

In the footage, the equipment of the Light Chaser One satellite is in operation.

Inside the light source cavity, the tin target releases stable extreme ultraviolet light under the bombardment of the laser.

The data keeps changing, but the power conversion rate remains steadily at 21%.

The venue instantly fell silent.

Everyone stared at the screen, their eyes wide.

Twenty-one percent.

This figure shows that Chipfire has surpassed all current domestic solutions.

Zhao Xilai's expression changed.

Zhao Xilai stared at the screen, his fingers clenched tightly.

Chen Ping didn't give Zhao Xilai time to react and continued speaking.

"This data comes from the 72-hour continuous operation of the Light Chaser One satellite. The power conversion efficiency is 21 percent higher than the original design."

Chen Ping paused for a moment and raised the microphone.

"Chairman Zhao just said that the Core Spark program hasn't yielded any results. So, does this count as a result?"

Applause erupted in the hall.

Several entrepreneurs in the front row stood up, looking very excited.

Zhao Xilai's face turned completely dark.

Zhao Xilai stepped forward, trying to snatch the microphone back.

"Director Chen, the authenticity of this video still needs to be verified..."

"No need to check."

Chen Ping moved the microphone away and looked at Zhao Xilai.

"Because what I'm about to reveal is more real than this video."

Chen Ping turned around to face the big screen.

"Zhang Chao, bring out the second set of documents."

The video disappeared from the big screen.

Instead, there were many documents.

The first document is a financial chart showing that the provincial capital construction investment controls supply chain companies through more than ten overseas accounts.

The second document is a record of a phone call between Zhao Bo and the vice president of Huajing Technology.

The third document is a photo of Yu Kai meeting with Huajing Technology staff at a teahouse.

The fourth document contained the laboratory photos that Zhao Bo sent to Chen Ping, along with an analysis report of the photos.

Every document was written clearly.

The air in the venue seemed to stand still.

Everyone stared at the screen; no one spoke.

Zhao Xilai's face turned from black to deathly pale.

Zhao Xilai opened his mouth as if to speak, but found that he could not make a sound.

Chen Ping held the microphone, his voice steady, but every word he said made Zhao Xilai's heart tremble.

"Chairman Zhao, you just said that Chipfire's funding has dried up. So, who cut off the supply chain through a hostile takeover?"

"You say Chipfire's technology is flawed. Then, who stole Chipfire's core data?"

"You say Corefire will become a joke. Then, who is behind it, using foreign money to try and destroy Corefire?"

Every question was one that Zhao Xilai could not answer.

Zhao Xilai took a step back, his body swaying slightly.

The back door of the venue was pushed open again.

Zhao Xilai took a step back, his body swaying slightly.

The back door of the venue was pushed open.

Secretary Fang of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection walked in with his staff, followed by a security inspection team.

Secretary Fang left.

"Zhao Xilai, you are suspected of using overseas funds for malicious acquisitions, money laundering, and technological infiltration. Please cooperate with us to return for investigation."

Zhao Xilai's legs went weak. He looked at Secretary Fang and then at Chen Pingfang.

"You...you knew all along?"

Chen Ping looked at Zhao Xilai but did not answer him.

Two security personnel came up, handcuffed Zhao Xilai, and took him away.

A huge discussion broke out in the meeting room.

Chen Ping didn't have a chance to turn around and look at the big screen behind him.

"Zhang Chao, connect with Singapore."

The image on the big screen flashed.

What appeared was a hotel suite.

Zhao Bo sat on the sofa, holding a wine glass in his hand, about to speak.

But two Interpol agents were standing behind Zhao Bo.

Zhao Bo's expression changed drastically when he saw the scene on the screen.

He put down his cup and tried to stand up, but the policeman pressed down on his shoulder.

"Zhao Bo, you are suspected of transnational money laundering and technology theft. Please cooperate with the investigation."

Zhao Bo stared at Chen Pingfang on the screen, his eyes filled with a fierce intensity.

"Chen Pingfang...you win."

Chen Pingfang did not speak.

Chen Ping stared at the screen until the image cut off.

Applause erupted in the hall.

It started with a few people, then more and more joined in, and finally turned into a huge round of applause.

Governor Zhou stood up and led the applause.

Lin Xiangdong also stood up, walked onto the stage, and extended his hand.

"Director Chen, the National Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Foundation fully supports the Chipfire Project."

Lin Xiangdong paused for a moment, then spoke loudly.

"The 10 billion yuan will arrive in your account today."

Chen Pingfang shook hands with Lin Xiangdong, his face expressionless.

Chen Ping simply turned to look at the audience.

Su Qingwan stood in the crowd, holding a recorder, her eyes filled with admiration.

Su Qingwan nodded gently to Chen Pingfang.

Chen Pingfang nodded as well.

Then Chen Ping walked off the stage, through the crowd, and toward the exit of the venue.

The applause continued for a long time.