The Mole Is Caught and an Iron Wall Rises

The security department acted swiftly and decisively.

When two burly security guards appeared at the door of the break room and expressionlessly asked Engineer Zhang to "cooperate with the investigation"...

Zhang Ming (Engineer Zhang) instantly turned as white as paper. The coffee cup in his hand fell to the floor with a clatter, splashing scalding coffee everywhere.

He neither resisted nor protested, but simply allowed himself to be led away, looking utterly dazed.

His shoulders, which had slumped in an instant, and the despair in his eyes were almost as good as an admission of guilt.

Afterward, under Director Li's personal supervision, the technical department conducted a thorough search of Zhang Ming's work computer.

Sure enough, in an extremely well-hidden encrypted partition, they found a compressed archive named "Prometheus," matching the code name of an internal Genesis project.

The technical experts spent the night cracking it, and its contents made everyone gasp: it was an early version of the core algorithm architecture for the Alpha project.

There were also records of Zhang Ming's correspondence with an encrypted overseas email account, discussing the transfer of technical data and haggling over the price!

The evidence was as solid as a mountain!

As word spread, the entire company erupted in an uproar!

No one had expected that Deputy Director Zhang, who usually seemed honest and unassuming and had excellent technical skills, was the most deeply hidden mole of all!

After obtaining conclusive evidence, Yan Qingyue's face grew as cold as ice that had endured ten thousand years.

She immediately summoned all the core executives and department heads for an emergency meeting.

The atmosphere in the conference room was as somber as a funeral.

Yan Qingyue stood at the head of the room, her gaze blazing like a torch as it swept over everyone present. Her voice was low and oppressive:

"Everyone, I'm sure you already know.

"Our company's Alpha project, the project into which all of us have poured countless hopes and so much of our hearts and blood, has suffered the most shameful betrayal!

"Zhang Ming, deputy director of the technical department, sold the company's core secrets to a competitor for his own selfish gain!"

Her words struck everyone's hearts like a heavy hammer.

Anger and disbelief appeared on many faces.

"This incident has sounded the loudest possible alarm for us!"

Yan Qingyue's voice rose sharply, carrying an unquestionable resolve. "It has exposed enormous holes in our company's security management!

"Our trust, our defenses—before the lure of profit, they couldn't withstand a single blow!"

"But!"

She changed tack, her tone firm and decisive. "This absolutely does not mean we'll fall here! On the contrary, this will be our chance to be reborn from the flames!"

"Starting now, the company will activate its highest-level security defenses and internal control mechanisms!

"I hereby announce the immediate formation of the Cybersecurity and Internal Oversight Special Action Group. I will personally serve as its leader, with Director Li and Lawyer Wang as deputy leaders!"

"First, a comprehensive upgrade of the company's cybersecurity defenses!

"We'll hire a top domestic team of white-hat hackers to thoroughly assess and reinforce our firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and data encryption systems!

"All external network interfaces will be subject to the strictest access controls and traffic monitoring!

"I want the company's network to become an iron wall!"

"Second, the strictest possible internal access control and auditing system!

"Eliminate all unnecessary broad permissions and implement the principle of least privilege!

"All access to core data will require dual authorization and leave an audit trail. The system will automatically raise an alarm and lock the account in response to any abnormal operation!

"The technical department will take the lead and complete the permissions review and system deployment within a week!"

"Third, establish round-the-clock security duty and emergency response mechanisms!

"The action group will have a technical monitoring team and an emergency response team working three shifts, ensuring that any security threat is detected, assessed, and handled at the earliest possible moment, no matter when it appears!"

"Fourth, strengthen internal personnel screening and background checks!

"All employees with access to core technology and sensitive information will undergo regular psychological assessments and background reviews!

"Establish an anonymous reporting channel and encourage employees to keep watch!"

One strict, specific measure after another came from Yan Qingyue's lips, clear and decisive, with no concessions.

Her gaze was sharp, her commanding presence in full force as she displayed an unprecedented iron hand and resolve!

All the executives present were awed by her bearing, and they also felt her determination to revitalize the company.

No one objected. Everyone understood that, after this painful lesson, they had to use the strictest measures to eliminate future trouble!

"Everyone,"

Yan Qingyue said at last, looking around the room, her voice calm but full of strength, "I know these measures will cause a great deal of inconvenience in your work.

"But please remember, security is the cornerstone of our survival and development!

"Without security, no matter how good our technology or how big our market, it's all a castle in the air!"

"I hope, and I believe, that after this trial, our team will be more united and our defenses stronger!

"We must show everyone who covets what we have, through our actions, that Yan Technology is not something they can easily shake!"

The meeting ended in a solemn atmosphere filled with determination.

The executives immediately returned to their posts and began urgently implementing Yan Qingyue's instructions.

The entire company sprang into high-speed operation like a precision machine, throwing itself into the construction of an unprecedented security defense system.

Lin Chen attended the entire meeting. Watching Yan Qingyue onstage, commanding the situation and turning the raging tide, he was filled with shock and... an indescribable admiration.

So cool... President Yan is so cool...

At a time like this, she can still make decisions so calmly and decisively...

She's practically a queen...

The guilt he had felt over his earlier "wandering thoughts" was now replaced by an even stronger sense of admiration and loyalty.

He secretly swore that he would do everything he could to help President Yan through this crisis and protect the company.

The system's notification sounded in his mind at just the right moment:

[Ding—major progress made on the emergency mission "Crisis Reversal"!

The mole has been successfully identified and captured, preventing further leaks.]

[Evaluating mission completion...]

[Notice: The crisis has not yet been fully resolved. The market impact and crisis of confidence caused by Genesis's white paper must still be addressed. Host, please keep working hard.]

Lin Chen took a deep breath, knowing the battle was far from over.

Although they had caught the mole, the technology had already been leaked, market confidence had been shaken, and investors such as Huanyu Capital were still eyeing them like tigers watching their prey... There were more tough battles ahead.

But as he looked at Yan Qingyue's resolute figure from behind, his heart filled with confidence.

With her there, the company definitely wouldn't fall!

After assigning all the work, Yan Qingyue returned to her office alone. Standing before the floor-to-ceiling window and looking at the city lights outside, she let out a long breath.

Her taut nerves relaxed slightly, and a deep exhaustion washed over her.

But her eyes remained bright and determined.

The mole had been rooted out, and the defenses were beginning to be rebuilt. It was a good start.

Next, she had to face the raging wind and rain from outside.

She picked up her phone, opened the chat with "Little Moon," and looked at the familiar profile picture. After hesitating for a moment, she sent a message:

"Chenxing~ I heard something big happened at your company today? Are you okay? [/Worried]"

She needed a little... concern from the "outside world," free of any pressure or calculations.

Even if that "outside world" was also a role she played herself.

When Lin Chen received the message and saw Little Moon's concern, as constant as ever, his heart warmed, and he hurriedly replied:

"I'm fine! Don't worry, Little Moon! [/Strong]"

"Something did go wrong at the company, but our President Yan is super impressive!

"She's already caught the mole!

"And she immediately put super-strict security measures in place! [/Fighting]"

"I believe that under President Yan's leadership, we'll definitely get through this! [/You can do it]"

Yan Qingyue looked at his replies, especially the words "our President Yan is super impressive," and the corners of her lips lifted slightly of their own accord.

That guy, though sometimes bold enough in his lust to defy the heavens, was still pretty dependable when it mattered, and rather... cute.

She replied:

"Mm! That's good! You and your President Yan both have to keep it up! [/Heart]"

"Stay safe and don't tire yourself out too much~ Good night! [/Moon]"

After putting down her phone, Yan Qingyue felt a little more at ease.

Perhaps, even amid a crisis, there was some unexpected... warmth?

She pulled herself together and threw herself into preparations for the next battle.

The company's iron-wall defense was taking shape, step by step, under her hands.