Translator: Dj2203
Editor: Dj2203
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Zhuang Han’s car rushed towards the broken bridge at a speed of 120 yards per hour.
The tragedy of car crash and death seemed to be inevitable.
However, in a flash, the out-of-control car automatically activated its brake system. The four wheels rubbed against the ground with a sharp and harsh sound, leaving black drag marks on the road, and then it came to a halt just on the edge of the broken bridge.
Zhuang Han and Zhuang Jincheng slumped in their seats, their bodies drenched in cold sweat, their blank brains unable to think at all.
Several police officers immediately parked their cars and ran over. They squatted down to take a look and saw that the front tire of the vehicle involved in the accident was only a few centimeters away from falling off the broken bridge. This was truly a life-or-death situation!
“It’s okay, get out of the car!” They opened the car door to help the person involved, but then quickly turned their heads away, revealing a forbearing expression.
Zhuang Jincheng was so scared that he peed his pants. The carriage was thus filled with a fishy smell that was very pungent.
Although Zhuang Han didn’t piss himself, his heart ached. When he got out of the car, his knees were weak and he almost fell to his knees. Two policemen pulled his arms together and finally got him into the police car.
“Tell me the details.” A policeman took out a notebook.
“This is murder! I suspect Zhuang Li did something to our car!” Zhuang Jincheng said shiveringly, wrapped in a blanket.
“Police comrade, my father was frightened and his mind is a little unclear. Don’t listen to him. My car hasn’t been sent for inspection for a long time. There must be a problem with the brakes.” Zhuang Han secretly helped his father.
At this time, Cambrian could no longer afford to be involved in any scandal.
His car was specially customized and installed with a full set of intelligent software independently developed by Cambrian. On the day he drove it on the road, he was interviewed by several media outlets, demonstrating its superior and reliable performance.
If he told the police that the car’s autopilot system had been hacked and almost caused a fatal accident, it would definitely be another fatal blow to Cambrian.
If the news spread to the outside world, Zhuang Han could fully imagine what others would say about the Cambrian’s technology.
[See, Cambrian’s intelligent software is indeed unreliable!]
[Mr. Zhuang is right. Cars equipped with Cambrian’s smart software are all road killers!]
[Never buy a Cambrian car in the future!]
Such remarks would completely ruin Cambrian’s reputation.
How could a software company without a good reputation find partners, attract investors, and capture market share?
What’s more, even if he told the truth, would the police be able to find out the truth of the accident?
Zhuang Han secretly shook his head in his heart, thinking that the possibility was very slim.
He was an IT guy, and he knew what a top-notch hacker could do. Killing people without leaving any traces was just a basic operation.
Did Zhuang Li have this technology?
Zhuang Han would not have thought so before, but now, he was 100% sure that Zhuang Li could plan a perfect murder! He could only be thankful that he was alert enough. After hacking Zhuang Li’s car last time, he immediately destroyed all the evidence and did not let the other party find any evidence.
So he reiterated to the police: “There was a problem with the brakes, there was no other reason. You can take the car back for inspection. My father and I are not feeling well. Can we wait for the results of the inspection before recording our statements?”
Seeing that the two men were indeed very pale and smelled strongly of sweat and urine, the police agreed.
Zhuang Jincheng lowered his head and clenched his teeth, but he didn’t say anything. He had never felt this kind of anger and helplessness since his ex-wife and Mr. Shao died one after another.
He never expected that his eldest son hid so deeply that he almost killed them and left them speechless!
….
On the other side, Zhuang Li was standing at the door of the Shao family’s old house, watching Zong Zhengming leave.
He leaned over and said to the person in the car window, “Is it okay for me to destroy Zhuang Han openly without using any illegal means?”
“Sure, come to me if you have any problems.” Zong Zhengming nodded, with a hint of reluctance in his eyes. The short meeting could no longer satisfy his inner desire.
“Thank you for coming in time.” Zhuang Li lowered his waistline, got closer to see the people in the car, and said with a smile: “You have sweet dreams tonight.”
“Sweet dreams to you too. Go to bed early and stop thinking about random things. Uncle is always on your side.” Zong Zhengming pretended to be an elder, but all kinds of charming thoughts flashed through his mind.
“Uncle Zong, you care about me so much. What should I do if I like you more and more?” Zhuang Li put his arms on the car window, gently entangled his lover’s tie with his slender fingers, and then slowly wrapped it around in circles.
Zong Zhengming’s heart almost jumped out of his chest because of his small action. He even suspected that his heartbeat like a drum had been heard by the other party.
“What are you doing? Go back to sleep. Xiao Li, drive.” Zong Zhengming took back the tie and gave the order with a stern expression.
Zhuang Li withdrew his arm, and the driver drove the car forward, and the two separated in the night.
As he drove away slowly, Zong Zhengming couldn’t help but turn his head to follow the little curly-haired boy who was gradually moving away. His heart was still beating wildly, but it slowly became quiet because of the sudden reluctance and loss.
Zhuang Li also looked at him from afar, stretched out two slender fingers, and made a cigarette-holding gesture, with his red lips slightly pursed, as if simulating smoking, but also as if inviting a kiss.
Zong Zhengming’s dark gaze was attracted by his seductive actions, and by the time he came to his senses, the blood in his body was boiling.
He was so easily controlled by a junior.
However, what he didn’t expect was that Xiao Curly not only wanted to control his emotions, but also his dreams.
After falling asleep, he actually dreamed that that man was lying beside him, smoking a cigar
It wasn’t any other cigar, it was Zong Zhengming’s cigar.
The man in the dream took a blow, then squinted his narrow eyes and smiled softly. His eyes still concealed the kind of look that made Zong Zhengming tremble with fear, like a ball of fluffy clouds, soft and gentle; or like a blazing fire, burning brightly.
Zong Zhengming fell into the cloud and almost drowned in comfort; then he fell into the sea of fire and roared in the heat.
He suddenly opened his eyes and found that it was already daybreak. And his body was wet and sticky all over.
“Heh~” Zong Zhengming covered his face and laughed bitterly with a hoarse voice.
How could he dream of such a ridiculous scene? But what was even more ridiculous was that after waking up, he not only did not feel ashamed, but instead had a stronger desire.
He had completely lost control.
….
Zhuang Han didn’t sleep very well that night.
Zhuang Li’s ability to scheme far exceeded his expectations. He always felt that the other party would not let him go so easily.
As expected, after dawn, the Internet was full of news about “the autonomous driving system developed by Cambrian caused a major safety accident.”
The aerial footage of how Zhuang Han’s car ran out of control on the road and how the father and son waved their shirts to ask passers-by for help was played in full.
The general public’s trust in self-driving cars had hit rock bottom.
Back then, in order to promote Cambrian, Zhuang Han invited many media to shoot this highly intelligent car, which also triggered a buying frenzy.
But now, anyone who bought the same car would become a pawn to backfire on Zhuang Han.
It could be predicted that in the next few days, Huarui Manufacturing and Cambrian would be subject to a series of complaints from consumers, and relevant departments would also launch investigations into the product quality of these two companies.
The reputation, goodwill, production and sales of Huarui and Cambrian would then be seriously affected.
As Zhuang Han kept reading netizens’ comments, he gradually felt a huge pressure. He couldn’t breathe, think, or even stand up.
He wanted Zhuang Li to fall off the broken bridge and die and use his death to attack his competitor. So Zhuang Li copied his plan exactly, making him lose everything overnight.
Zhuang Li was raised by Mr. Shao himself, how could he not have any tricks? I underestimated the enemy! Zhuang Han covered his face, thinking in great frustration.
Liao Xiujing came over with a tray and whispered, “Xiao Han, eat something. Mommy has heated up some porridge for you.”
Zhuang Han supported his forehead with one hand and waved the other hand weakly.
At this moment, a call came in, and the first thing the other person said was, “Boss Zhuang, Cambrian’s stock price has fallen again! All the companies that purchased our software have terminated their cooperation with us, and several companies have demanded huge compensation. Huarui just sent us a lawyer’s letter, asking us to pay 1 billion in compensation.”
Zhuang Han’s face changed slightly, and just as he was about to reply, someone on the other end anxiously shouted, “Oh no! Our stock has hit the limit down. People from the Taxation Bureau, Quality Supervision Bureau, and Industry and Commerce Bureau are all here. Mr. Zhuang, please come over here quickly!”
Zhuang Han tried hard to maintain his superficial calm and ordered, “Please receive the leaders first, I’ll be there soon.” After hanging up the phone, he closed his eyes, and for a long time he was unable to break free from the feeling of confusion and helplessness.
Yesterday he was still smiling and telling the media that he wanted to build Cambrian into the most commercially valuable high-tech company in the world, but today he had nothing.
The decree issued by Zong Zhengming cut off his path to profit and disrupted his market layout; and Zhuang Li devalued his technology in front of the people of the whole country.
Last night’s car accident was also reported online, and it dealt a devastating blow to Cambrian.
What to do? How to turn the tide? How to avoid bankruptcy? How to defeat Zhuang Li?
Zhuang Han’s mind was filled with extremely serious questions, but he could not find the answers.
Under Zhuang Li’s repeated suppression, he did not have the slightest ability to resist. In the past, he always thought that Zhuang Li was a good-for-nothing who only knew how to eat, drink and have fun, and that he had the glory today only because of Mr. Shao.
Without the Shao family and the Zhuang family, what was Zhuang Li?
However, now, he was horrified to find that Mr. Shao was not Zhuang Li’s backer, but the shackles that controlled him and the rules that governed him. With Mr. Shao not around, Zhuang Li completely broke free from these shackles and rules.
The real Zhuang Li was not a waste at all. On the contrary, he was completely unscrupulous and ruthless! Mr. Shao was dead, and he also went crazy. God knows what he will do in the future!
Zhuang Han covered his face and finally admitted that he was wrong. He seemed to have accidentally let a wild animal out of its cage.
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