Special forces soldier demobilization: Starting from the county government compound, a meteoric rise

Winter nights always come exceptionally early in the city.

The north wind howled through the streets of the West Second Ring Road, like an angry, trapped beast rampaging through the concrete jungle. The National Development and Reform Commission building looked particularly somber in the night, with only the lights in a few offices on the upper floors still flickering—the beating heart of power.

Zhao Ruihu sat in his office.

He didn't turn on the light.

The flickering neon lights outside the window cast long, dark shadows on his somber face, etching deep wrinkles. He held the USB drive, now soaked with sweat, in his hand, his fingertips trembling slightly.

It was fear, but also a twisted, vengeful ecstasy.

During this period, he watched helplessly as Liu Ming, like an unstoppable chariot, rampaged through the National Development and Reform Commission.

Liu Ming cut off his tentacles reaching into the high-tech industry.

Liu Ming seized his secret vault, which he had painstakingly built up over many years.

Liu Ming even dared to publicly trample on the marriage proposal from the Lin family.

This is no longer a simple power struggle within the bureaucracy.

This is digging up the roots of the Zhao family, and tearing out Zhao Ruihu's backbone.

"Since we can't kill you openly."

Zhao Ruihu spoke to the empty room, his voice hoarse as if two rusty iron pieces were being worn down.

"Then I'll drag you and your so-called 'dream of a strong nation' down to hell with me."

He slowly dialed an encrypted number overseas.

……

"I've sent what you requested to your private email address."

Zhao Ruihu's voice was extremely low, as if every word carried a deadly poison.

"Those are the core underlying architecture parameters of the 'billion-dollar chip project,' as well as the wavelength test report for the extreme ultraviolet light source. If these things leak out, your M Group should know what to do, right?"

A chilling chuckle came from the other end of the phone.

That was Thomas, who had been humiliated by Liu Ming in Ningzhou.

"Mr. Zhao, we have received your sincerity. Headquarters is very satisfied. With this data, we can not only counter-accuse China of plagiarizing our technology in international arbitration, but also... completely block the global patent path for this architecture."

Thomas's voice carried a sense of satisfaction at having avenged a great wrong.

"As for Liu Ming, once the investigation into the 'leaking of core secrets' begins, even with Lin Zhentian backing him, he probably won't be able to save his head. That's treason, Mr. Zhao."

"I don't care what crime he committed."

A glint of madness flashed in Zhao Ruihu's eyes. "I just want him dead. I want to turn his so-called 'China's Core' into the biggest joke in the world!"

"As you wish."

The phone hangs up.

Zhao Ruihu slowly leaned back in his executive chair, closed his eyes, and savored the almost self-destructive tranquility of that moment.

he knows.

Once he took that step, there was no turning back.

But he doesn't care.

The Zhao family's business empire in Jiangnan Province is gone.

Zhao Ruilong, the younger brother, will spend his whole life counting bricks in Qincheng Prison.

What else does he have to worry about?

……

Early the next morning.

A bombshell announcement that shocked the global technology community suddenly traveled from across the ocean back to China.

[Silicon Valley Daily News Flash: Global tech giant M Group announced that it has formally applied to the World Intellectual Property Organization for a complete blockade of its latest generation chip architecture due to allegations that "core secrets have been illegally stolen."]

It is understood that the institution suspected of stealing this technology is China's recently much-discussed "national-level chip laboratory."

This news was like a heavy hammer blow, slamming into the nascent flame of China's technological revitalization.

Followed by.

The issue has caused quite a stir on the Chinese internet.

An anonymous long post titled "Unveiling the Shocking Inside Story Behind the National Chip Project" has gone viral on major forums and social media platforms.

The post not only contained several seemingly top-secret experimental data charts, but also a detailed accusation directly targeting the project leader.

[...The so-called "self-developed technology" is nothing more than "second-hand goods" stolen from foreign laboratories by certain individuals for their own selfish desires and political futures, at the cost of betraying the nation's reputation.]

[Project leader Liu Ming, leveraging her privileged background, wielded absolute power. She not only embezzled funds during the research and development process but also attempted to cover up the truth after the data leak.]

Is this the "national treasure" we built with the full strength of the nation? Is this the answer sheet that the "youngest director" has given us?

A storm of public opinion.

It came on more violently than anyone had anticipated.

It was also more ruthless than anyone had anticipated.

The "100 billion yuan chip project" that was originally being pushed forward in full swing was abruptly halted by relevant departments due to this sudden "leak scandal".

The department's investigation team.

The intervention of the National Security Bureau.

And then there was the overwhelming public skepticism.

In just one morning.

Liu Ming, who was once enjoying immense prestige and hailed as a "national hero," was a man of great talent and influence.

He was instantly thrust into the eye of the storm, becoming a "liar" and "traitor" condemned by everyone.

……

National Development and Reform Commission, Director's Office.

The atmosphere here is so oppressive that it feels like even breathing can freeze.

Chen Momo's eyes were red and swollen, and she gripped the edge of the desk tightly, her voice trembling: "Director! This is definitely a frame-up! Only a few of the most important people in the department have access to those parameters! There must be something fishy going on inside!"

"I know."

Liu Ming sat in her executive chair, still holding the chipped enamel mug in her hand.

His face was very pale, but his eyes were so deep that people dared not look directly at him.

He stared at the frantically refreshing barrage of insults on his computer screen, at the edited and out-of-context so-called "ironclad evidence."

He was not angry.

There was no roaring.

He simply took a small sip of the now-cold tea.

"Zhao Ruihu".

Liu Ming uttered the name softly, a cruel yet wild smile curving her lips.

"I thought you at least had some sense. At least you knew what the bottom line was."

"But you actually dared to use the future of this country as a bargaining chip in order to get revenge on me."

"You really shouldn't have done that."

Liu Ming slowly stood up.

His movements were light, yet they carried a terrifying aura that made the entire building tremble.

"Director, it's a call from the ministry leadership."

Chen silently handed over the microphone, her hands trembling violently. "Director Lu wants you to go there immediately to report the situation. Outside... outside is full of reporters."

Liu Ming took the microphone.

In that instant, the refined and scholarly air about him completely shattered.

Instead, it reveals the bloodthirsty edge that only appears when facing a much larger enemy force alone in a primeval jungle.

"reporter?"

Liu Ming sneered and pressed the speakerphone button.

"Let them wait."

Tell them, I, Liu Ming, don't need to report.

"I will give it to them."

"For the whole world."

"The most perfect explanation."

Just then.

Hurried footsteps sounded outside the door, and Zhao Ruihu, accompanied by several so-called "investigation team members," strode in with great confidence.

He looked at Liu Ming with an almost perverted, victorious smile on his face.

"Director Liu, how have you been?"

Zhao Ruihu waved the official document in his hand.

"Regarding the leak, the organization requests your cooperation in the investigation."

"Shall we go?"

"Director Liu, if this project is halted, you're probably going to lose your head too, aren't you?"

Liu Ming looked at Zhao Ruihu's distorted face and suddenly laughed.

He took a step forward.

The oppressive feeling, so real it made Zhao Ruihu instinctively take a half step back.

"Deputy Director Zhao."

Liu Ming's voice was very soft.

It was as light as a breeze.

Have you ever heard the saying?

"What did you say?" Zhao Ruihu stared intently at him.

Liu Ming leaned close to his ear, her eyes flashing with a kind of madness that sent chills down Zhao Ruihu's spine.

"In 'Dragon Fang,' we don't usually catch thieves."

"We are only responsible for... wiping out entire families."

"Do you think your family's resources are enough for me to kill you a few times over?"

After saying that, Liu Ming straightened her back.

He was watched by everyone in shock, fear, and even schadenfreude.

He walked out of the office with firm steps.

Behind him, the city was engulfed in wind and rain.

Before them lay a bottomless abyss.

Public opinion was in uproar, with the blame pointing directly at Liu Ming, the project leader.

The man at the eye of the storm simply gazed at the pale winter sunlight on the horizon and murmured to himself:

"Since you want to see a show, then I'll give you... the best performance ever."

"Erniu, is the car ready?"

"alright."

"Let's go to the city."

"I'm going to file a complaint."