thefictionvixens Chapter 57 Iron Fist Strikes, Sweeping Away in One Night
Chapter 57 Iron Fist Strikes, Sweeping Away in One Night
Just as a brawl broke out in the DeepBlue Technology office area, a luxury car was parked outside the building, and Zhou Zhanming was sitting inside.
"Ming-ge, a fight has broken out inside."
"understood."
Sitting in the car, Zhou Zhanming's lips curled up. He didn't get out of the car. This was a series of schemes planned by the Zhou family. The first step was to deliberately send thugs to provoke them.
A moment later, sirens sounded.
Several police cars drove up to the Shenlan Technology office building, and more than a dozen police officers got out and headed straight for Shenlan Technology.
"Stop! Crouch down!"
The fight quickly subsided.
When the people on both sides saw the police arrive, they all stopped, some squatting down and others covering their heads.
Zhang Wei was pinned to the ground by two police officers who held his arms down.
His face was pressed against the ground, and he could see the mess in the yard: overturned trash cans, scattered documents and papers, and several shocking pools of blood.
My left eye was so swollen I could barely open it, and the blood at the corner of my mouth had dried and was stuck to my skin, causing a sharp pain.
"They're the ones who came to our company and caused trouble! They started it!"
"If you have anything to say, come to the station and take it with you."
Jiang Miaolan came out of the office and turned pale when she saw the scene before her. Shen Yuxin and the other female employees next to her were not much better off.
Jiang Miaolan held her phone in her hand, the screen still lit up, and she made many calls to Lin Chuan.
But he couldn't get through. Lin Chuan was still at the test base, which had a very high level of security. In accordance with regulations, his phone was turned off and handed over to the base for safekeeping. It would be returned to him once he left the base.
At this moment, all the people involved in the fight on both sides lined up to be handcuffed and taken away, and the seriously injured were carried away.
The man with the buzz cut and his men were also taken away, but when he looked at Zhang Wei, he had a smile on his face, which made Zhang Wei's heart sink. The man's eyes seemed to say that he would be out soon.
Those from DeepBlue Technology who participated in the group fight have all been taken away; now only some female employees remain.
The remaining Zhao Funing and others were at Henghui's test line. Cui Zhaohan was originally supposed to go to the test line a few minutes later, but due to this unexpected event, he stayed behind with the team and became the main core damage dealer.
Less than ten minutes after Zhang Wei and the others were taken away, two more cars stopped at the office building where DeepBlue Technology was located.
This is a black Passat and a silver-gray minivan.
Five or six people got off the bus, wearing jackets and shirts of various colors, with work badges pinned to their chests.
The leader was a tall, thin man in his forties, carrying a folder. They arrived at DeepBlue Technology, their eyes sweeping over the messy office area without any change in expression.
Who is in charge here?
Jiang Miaolan came out. "Who are you people?"
The middle-aged man glanced at her and opened the folder.
"I am the head of the enforcement team of the Xin'ancheng Ecological Environment Bureau." He flashed his work badge. "We received a report that your company is illegally conducting high-risk biological experiments and releasing genetically engineered microorganisms without obtaining the relevant permits."
He closed the folder.
"In accordance with the 'Regulations on the Safety Management of Genetic Engineering' and the 'Xin'ancheng Environmental Protection Regulations,' your company is hereby ordered to cease operations for rectification immediately. All experimental activities must cease immediately, and experimental materials must be sealed and stored pending inspection. The resumption of business operations will be notified separately."
Jiang Miaolan swayed slightly.
"That's impossible. All our company's experiments are compliant. We have..."
"Whether it's true or not isn't up to you to decide, it's up to the laws and regulations," the middle-aged man interrupted her. "The seal has been put up; we'll talk about it again after the investigation results are out."
Jiang Miaolan and the others had no choice but to leave the company.
The two men were holding seals with the stamp of "Xin'an City Ecological Environment Bureau".
"stick."
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"Ming-ge, it's done."
Upon hearing his subordinate's report, Zhou Zhanming, sitting in the back seat, said calmly to the driver, "Let's go."
As the situation developed to this point, Zhou Zhanming's motivation was no longer solely to retaliate against Lin Chuan. The reason was that while investigating Lin Chuan's background, he unexpectedly discovered Deep Blue Technology's "Plastic Erosion Bacteria" project.
Zhou Zhanming told his father, Zhou Huaimao, about this matter, and the huge commercial prospects of "plastic-eating bacteria" aroused Zhou Huaimao's covetousness.
Once they acquire DeepBlue Technology, ten Shenhong Groups combined won't be able to compete with them in the future.
Zhou Huaimao was worried that other families in Xin'an City would find out and try to take over the business. In order to avoid any unforeseen complications, he used his connections to act quickly and wanted to take over Deep Blue Technology as soon as possible.
Otherwise, Zhou Zhanming, this young master, wouldn't have been able to cause such a commotion.
At most, they'll just hire a few thugs to cause some trouble; if that doesn't work, they'll shut down DeepBlue Technology for rectification.
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Two hours later, at the Henghui Group headquarters.
Zhou Chengyue pushed open the door to the chairman's office and said as he walked in, "Chairman, something has happened at DeepBlue Technology in Xin'an."
Jiang Yize looked up and asked, "What happened?"
He attaches great importance to the cooperation between Huiheng Group and DeepBlue Technology, as it is crucial for Huiheng Group to regain its footing after the industry reshuffle.
Zhou Chengyue said, "According to Li Bingqian's report..."
He recounted Li Bingqian's report on what had happened at DeepBlue Technology.
After hearing this, Jiang Yize immediately asked, "Is this true?"
Zhou Chengyue nodded in affirmation: "It's absolutely true. Dozens of people were involved in a brawl in the office area. The scene was a complete mess. Everyone involved has been taken away. DeepBlue Technology has also been ordered to suspend operations for rectification because it was found to be illegally conducting high-risk biological experiments."
At this point, Zhou Chengyue added, "This reason is untenable. All of DeepBlue Technology's processes are compliant and there are no violations. Besides, we are the ones conducting the pilot-scale test."
Jiang Yize immediately concluded: "Someone is trying to develop Deep Blue Technology. Who is it?"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Chengyue replied, "According to Li Bingqian's report, it is the Zhou family, a local force in Xin'an."
Zhou Chengyue has no connection with the Zhou family; they just happen to share the same name.
Jiang Yize leaned back in his chair, pondered for a moment, and then said with a smile, "This is not a bad thing for us, it's even a good thing. We're happy to see someone stepping forward to target Deep Blue Technology."
Zhou Chengyue smiled knowingly and nodded, saying, "That's right, it's a good opportunity to let the local forces of Xin'an probe the strength of that Lin Chuan."
Henghui Group has yet to find out Lin Chuan's background and is still unable to confirm whether he really has a powerful figure protecting him, so they dare not gamble rashly.
Once this is understood and the information gap is eliminated, we can better plan and respond accordingly.
But now that someone has stepped forward, it's naturally a welcome sight.
Upon learning of this news, Henghui Group chose to remain on the sidelines, hoping to take this opportunity to see how Deep Blue Technology would respond and how Lin Chuan would break the deadlock.
If Lin Chuan cannot resolve this crisis, it would indirectly prove that he doesn't have any powerful figures protecting him, and that his previous actions were just bluffing.
Once this is confirmed, Henghui Group will immediately pounce on it to seize the profits, because the current situation already shows that DeepBlue Technology has been targeted by others.
The reason why Henghui Group is being so compliant now is because they are unsure of the situation and dare not take any risks.
If Lin Chuan really has connections in the Tian family, then what Deep Blue Technology is facing is nothing at all; the local forces in Xin'an City have definitely kicked a steel plate as big as an aircraft carrier.
It's like trying to find shit by lighting a lantern in the toilet.
Zhou Chengyue said, "With this sudden incident, the pilot production line in Xin'an has also been forced to suspend operations."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yize waved his hand calmly and said, "Taking a break isn't a big deal. It won't make a difference. If the Zhou family can help us find out Lin Chuan's true strength, why not?"
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On the other side, Jiang Miaolan couldn't get through to Lin Chuan, so she called Su Qingyue and told her about the sudden incident at Deep Blue Technology.
At this moment, she had arrived at Su Qingyue's villa, and Shen Yuxin followed.
The three women were sitting on the sofa in the villa's living room. Jiang Miaolan looked at Su Qingyue and asked, "Senior Sister, are you still unable to contact him?"
Su Qingyue put her phone aside and shook her head: "We can only wait for him to come back on his own."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Miaolan then said, "Could you use your connections to get Zhang Wei and the others released on bail?"
Su Qingyue thought for a moment, analyzed the situation in her mind, and slowly said, "We can't do that."
Hearing this, Shen Yuxin, who was standing next to her, asked in confusion, "Why?"
Su Qingyue glanced at her slightly and calmly analyzed, "Since Deep Blue Technology has a top-secret military project, although I don't know exactly what it is, the military will definitely not sit idly by."
"The more Zhang Wei and the others suffer inside, the worse the Zhou family will be dealt with."
"So the best strategy for us right now is to do nothing and wait for Lin Chuan to come back."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Miaolan said with great concern, "What I'm most worried about right now is what if something happens to them inside..."
Su Qingyue said confidently, "There's no need to worry about that. No matter how bold they are, they wouldn't dare to cause a death."
After a moment, Su Qingyue looked at Jiang Miaolan and Shen Yuxin: "Before Lin Chuan returns, you two will stay here with me. You are both his people, so as his senior sister, I naturally have to protect you."
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The next day.
Zhou Zhanming's father, Zhou Huaimao, sat in his office and glanced at a document spread out in front of him. It was an equity transfer agreement that he had asked a lawyer to "help" Lin Chuan draft.
The price field is left blank, waiting for him to fill it in.
At this moment, Zhou Huaimao was completely unaware of the impending disaster, still fantasizing about soaring to new heights after swallowing Deep Blue Technology.
Just as he was lost in thought, his phone rang.
"Something has happened to President Zhou."
Zhou Huaimao's expression froze.
"What is it?"
"Deputy Director Sun of the Ecological and Environmental Protection Bureau was just taken away..."
Zhou Huaimao suddenly sat up straight.
"What did you say?"
"For some reason, the person was taken away as soon as they arrived at the office, and Director Wu was also called in for questioning and hasn't come out yet."
Zhou Huaimao's mind went blank for a moment.
His hands began to tremble, and the teacup slipped from his grasp, smashing on the floor and breaking into pieces. He didn't even feel the tea splashing onto his trouser leg.
Zhou Huaimao suddenly realized that he might have stepped into a pit he shouldn't have, and regretted not thinking things through before acting so hastily.
He immediately stood up and walked out. Just as he reached the door, it was pushed open from the outside.
Two people entered, both wearing dark jackets and work badges pinned to their chests.
"Please come with us."
Upon witnessing this scene, Zhou Huaimao's legs went weak, and he was taken away on the spot.
All those involved were apprehended within a single day.
Zhang Wei and others who were detained yesterday have all been released this morning, the seal on DeepBlue Technology has been lifted, and the company has resumed normal operations.
The situation reversed so quickly that no one, including Jiang Miaolan, Shen Yuxin, and other employees of DeepBlue Technology, had time to react.
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Henghui Group.
Zhou Chengyue rushed into the chairman's office, his face filled with barely concealed shock. He reported to Jiang Yize, "Chairman, there's news from Xin'an. Li Bingqian has given an urgent report: the Zhou family of Xin'an is finished."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yize was taken aback.
"What did you say?"
Zhou Chengyue said with absolute certainty: "Overnight, literally overnight, they were all arrested, a large number of people were affected, and the Zhou family was completely wiped out. This matter has now shocked the entire Xin'an City business district."
Not only was the Xin'an City business district shocked, but he was also extremely shocked at this moment.
Jiang Yize remained silent. At this moment, he only felt a sense of relief, relieved that he had maintained his restraint and had not rashly reached out to Deep Blue Technology.
Zhou Chengyue said with a look of lingering fear, "It's now 100% certain that Lin Chuan really has a powerful figure backing him, and it's definitely a big shot from the Beijing entertainment circle. His background is even bigger than we expected."
Jiang Yize's expression changed slightly again, now he was completely certain that Lin Chuan had connections in the Tian family.
The fate of the Zhou family in Xin'an City is the best evidence. They had been entrenched for over thirty years, but collapsed overnight.
It truly collapsed overnight, literally.
A moment later, Jiang Yize said in a deep voice, "Immediately disband the team that cracked the plasminoid bacteria technology. From now on, cooperate honestly and don't have any more crooked ideas."
He then added, "The money must be transferred on time according to the contract; there's no room for carelessness."
Zhou Chengyue nodded: "Understood."
After witnessing the catastrophic disaster that befell the Zhou family, Henghui was clearly terrified and became even more cautious, no longer daring to covet DeepBlue Technology.
Now I can only be thankful that I played it safe and restrained my greed.
Although Henghui Group is much stronger than the Zhou family in Xin'an City in terms of strength in Shanghai, Jiang Yize felt that if they were to also set their sights on Deep Blue Technology, they probably wouldn't be much better off than the Zhou family.
Zhou Chengyue was right; the entire Xin'an City business district was in an uproar, as if a major earthquake had struck.
Several wealthy local families are frantically trying to find out who the Zhou family has offended to end up in such a predicament.
This event was so sudden that it caught everyone off guard, leaving them incredibly shocked and even stunned.
The other local wealthy families were roughly on par with the Zhou family in terms of strength. The Zhou family's sudden collapse meant that if the same thing happened to them, they would suffer the same fate.
The Zhou family's ordeal truly terrified them.
Everyone wants to know how the Zhou family was brought down, and what powerful figure they offended.
They are extremely concerned about this and want to find out the whole story to avoid stepping on a landmine and suffering such a disaster.
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