Chapter 126: Arrow on the String

While Du Qiu was on a date with Ning Shuangshuang, in a certain KTV private room.

“Zifeng, the Spring Festival is approaching quickly. If you don’t make a move before the holiday, the large groups are going to announce their establishment right after the New Year.”

Fu Guochen has been increasingly worried recently. After a lifetime of hard work, every major turning point in his career, he had been more than capable and always emerged victorious in the end.

This time, however, a sure thing was completely altered because of one person.

Huang Zifeng poured wine for Fu Guochen and said with a slight smile, “Brother-in-law, don’t worry. All my arrangements are now in motion.

The final move is already like an arrow on a string, ready to be launched. Just like missiles from Goryeo, is the timing not always well-seized?”

Following Huang Zifeng’s direction, Fu Guochen saw on the TV screen the footage of Goryeo’s ballistic missile experiments.

He frowned and spoke with displeasure, “What are you playing at? Wasn’t this before the New Year? How is this considered good timing?”

Huang Zifeng’s eyes twinkled with a trace of pride as he spoke, “I can’t say much right now. In some matters, I’m just a middleman.

All I can tell you is that the final blow is already like the Sword of Damocles, ready to fall upon Du Qiu at any moment.”

Fu Guochen looked intently at Huang Zifeng and said, “I hope things will go as you say. I’ve received information that before the Spring Festival, Magic City will announce its annual Top Ten Youth, and Du Qiu is named on the list.

Moreover, it’s said that he may also be on the list for Tang Country’s annual Top Ten Youth.

Even an academician has privately expressed regret that Du Qiu missed last year’s academician election. Otherwise, he would have been a shoo-in.

Given Du Qiu’s current trajectory, if we miss this opportunity, even if your sword falls, there will definitely be someone up there protecting him.”

Huang Zifeng remained unmoved and said, “After all, the United States is still the boss of this world. Even if the higher-ups in Tang Country want to protect Du Qiu, they will have to weigh the magnitude of the matter.

Wasn’t the Zhongxin Company affair settled with a compromise? Such a large state-owned enterprise had all its internal documents subject to review by U.S. officials.

That’s why I say timing is crucial. This time, Du Qiu will surely be trapped in a predicament from which he cannot recover!”

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Inside a private room of a pub in No. 16 Magic City Japanese Style Street.

“Mr. Yamamoto, why hasn’t Miss Minghui arrived yet?” Kosuke Yasushi glanced at his wristwatch.

A flicker of worry passed through Yamamoto Masaki’s eyes.

He knew in his heart that Akita Minghui might receive important intelligence from Dream Technology tonight. Now past the time the three had agreed on, could something have gone wrong?

This matter required a great deal of effort by him and Akita Minghui to find an opportunity. Today was finally a chance for their contact to enter the R&D center of Dream Technology.

No matter what, due to this person’s identity, they should have been able to obtain some information smoothly, even if the person was a rookie.

In fact, he and Akita Minghui had previously attempted infiltration, but unfortunately, Dream Technology’s security system was too impenetrable.

Luckily, they were veterans with rich experience. Having detected something amiss, they withdrew immediately, avoiding triggering the security system.

An ordinary person would have definitely been detected by the security system.

Yamamoto Masaki took a sip of sake and said calmly, “If Miss Minghui still hasn’t come in ten minutes, then I will have to withdraw.”

Kosuke Yasushi was taken aback and quickly asked, “What’s wrong? Did you take some action?”

“That’s right. We’ve bribed someone. Today she should receive some useful information. Miss Minghui went to meet and collect the goods from her.”

Kosuke Yasushi’s face paled as he said, “Does that mean Miss Minghui might have been caught by security personnel? What am I supposed to do?”

Yamamoto Masaki comforted him, “Don’t worry. Miss Minghui has been trained, she won’t give you away. Besides, even if she did, you haven’t done anything. You can completely play ignorant.”

“But…”

“No buts. Let’s think about how to manage the aftermath.”

Yamamoto Masaki interrupted Kosuke Yasushi sternly, “Pretend you know nothing. Even if Tang Country’s security personnel traces between you and Miss Minghui, that’s just a friendship.

Without solid evidence, they won’t easily arrest you. After all, you’re the General Manager of Amanda Company’s Tang Country region, a legitimate businessman.”

“What will happen with Dream Technology if you withdraw? Without the corresponding intelligence, how will we continue the lawsuit against them?”

“We’ll have to put it off for the time being. Delaying a copyright lawsuit is easy, anyway.”

Seeing Kosuke Yasushi’s complexion turn somewhat unsettled, Yamamoto Masaki added, “Haven’t you discussed with Huang Zifeng? Doesn’t he have a way to deal with Dream Technology and Du Qiu?

Why don’t you just sit back and watch the fight? However, if security personnel really question you, you better not reveal Huang Zifeng’s plan.”

“But what about the bigwigs in Tokyo? How should I report to them?”

“Don’t worry. After I return, I will report.”

Kosuke Yasushi’s face eased significantly, having Yamamoto Masaki to explain would save him from the blame of those bigwigs.

“Mr. Yamamoto, if Miss Minghui implicates me in the attack on Dream Technology, you have to find a way to save me.”

“Rest assured. Our relationship with Tang Country is improving. Without solid evidence, even if they arrest you, they will release you soon.”

Yamamoto Masaki glanced at his watch and saw that it had been half an hour past the agreed time; his expression immediately darkened.

He stood up and said, “I must leave first. Wait for fifteen minutes after I leave before you go.”

Having said that, Yamamoto Masaki pulled open the door of the private room and left.

He walked out of the pub, looked around, and then headed towards a parking spot. As he was about to get into his car.

Suddenly, several people appeared around him, pinning him down.

Yamamoto Masaki immediately started shouting, “What are you doing? Robbery?”

However, his voice was muffled by a pair of large hands, resulting in only muffled noises.

“Are you Yamamoto Masaki?” a man asked.

Yamamoto Masaki suddenly realized and felt an immense bitterness. Akita Minghui must have confessed so quickly, huh?

Fifteen minutes later, Kosuke Yasushi left the pub, and like Yamamoto Masaki, he was also caught by security personnel.

At first, Kosuke Yasushi was calm, simply and calmly asking to see the credentials of the person who came for him.

However, when he saw a group of people come out of the pub and pass by, Kosuke Yasushi immediately started shouting, “You can’t arrest me! I’m a legitimate businessman from the Eastern country! I want to see my country’s consul…”

This particular street was frequented by many people from the East, and many locals from Magic City were also out and about.

When Kosuke Yasushi shouted, the crowd quickly surrounded him, and more people joined the onlookers. Many even took out their cell phones to start filming.

An Eastern person who seemed to recognize Kosuke Yasushi stepped forward and said, “Are you police? This person is the General Manager of Amanda Company’s Tang Country region. Is there some misunderstanding?”

The team leader, Deng Quan, showed his badge and then said to the crowd, “This man has breached our country’s laws. We have the right to take him away for investigation. Please do not obstruct our work and make way, thank you.”

Someone in the crowd shouted, “Right, this is Tang Country. Good job, officer!”

“If you haven’t done anything wrong, why would they come for you?”

“It’s not right for you to guess like that. Mr. Kosuke is a representative of several companies in Magic City involved in a lawsuit with Dream Technology and couldn’t have done anything illegal.”

“Well, that remains to be seen. Maybe it’s precisely because of the lawsuit that he committed a crime.”

“You can’t speculate like that.”

“And why can’t I speculate? When you say that guy hasn’t committed a crime isn’t that a guess too?”

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Amidst the noisy discussions from the onlookers, security personnel swiftly took Kosuke Yasushi away.

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That night, videos of Kosuke Yasushi being taken away by the police were posted online.

Some sharp-eyed reporters quickly retweeted and commented.

“The representative of several Eastern countries’ companies in Magic City responsible for the Dream Technology lawsuit was taken away for investigation by the police!”

“A major twist in the patent dispute between Dream Technology and the Eastern country!”

“Representative of Eastern country enterprise suspected of illegal action, copyright case takes a mysterious turn!”

“Tang Country manufacturing is again treated unjustly, Eastern country’s underhanded tactics continue!”

“Police take a strong stance and shatter Eastern country enterprise conspiracy!”

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With such sensational headlines popping up everywhere, the content was basically just the video posted by the initial onlookers.

Upon seeing this, Du Qiu immediately instructed Star Ocean to take action, and add fuel to the fire, launching a broadside against the so-called copyright accusations initiated by Kosuke Yasushi and the several Eastern businesses.

Star Ocean, impersonating countless netizens, instantly triggered an online frenzy. In no time at all, Dream Technology firmly dominated the top spot on the trending search list.