Chapter 328: The Role of the Security Team

Qian Laoliu gestured at the food and wine, declaring boisterously.

"From now on, we’ll eat hearty meals and drink our fill every day. But you must complete your mission. I’m giving you five days. I want concrete evidence that Xiao Dashan has betrayed the Mingyue Group."

The team members all nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with determination and resolve. An investigation into the traitor was about to begin in the shadows.

Qian Laoliu continued, "I know you’re all battle-hardened veterans who don’t shy away from any challenge. But this time, our mission is even more difficult. We have to secretly investigate Xiao Dashan’s activities without him sensing our intentions."

"Yes, sir!" the team members responded in unison, their voices filled with fighting spirit and conviction. They knew this was a battle for the very survival of the Mingyue Group.

"Good!" Qian Laoliu nodded in approval. "Now, let’s get to work!"

At his command, the team members quickly dispersed, their figures vanishing into the night. Only Qian Laoliu remained, standing alone in the office, a resolute light glinting in his eyes.

He knew the next few days would be fraught with challenges and danger, but his conviction was firm. He believed his team could complete this mission.

Time was short; they had to race against the clock.

Qian Laoliu immediately began deploying his plan. He had someone buy computers and surveillance equipment and assigned specialists to gather and analyze intelligence.

At the same time, he personally taught the team members how to cleverly collect evidence and how to avoid arousing Xiao Dashan’s suspicion.

Their movements were silent yet methodical. Everyone understood their duty. Like cheetahs, they lay in wait in the shadows, anticipating the appearance of their prey.

Qian Laoliu’s heart was filled with a sense of urgency, but he also knew his team members were trustworthy. They were a united squad with a common goal and belief.

「The five-day deadline passed in a flash.」

During this time, the team members worked day and night, forgoing almost all rest and recreation. But their efforts paid off. They finally found proof of Xiao Dashan’s betrayal.

When Qian Laoliu saw the evidence, his heart sank.

Frustrated, Qian Laoliu went to Chen Qingdi and laid the evidence out in front of him.

"Boss, this is concrete evidence. Xiao Dashan has betrayed our Mingyue Group. He sold our company’s core technology to the Niu Group for a mere three hundred thousand US Dollars. This is the most shameless act of betrayal imaginable. We can’t let a traitor in the group off so easily. I should go grab Xiao Dashan right now and bring him back for you to deal with."

Chen Qingdi was silent for a moment after hearing this, then said, "Alright. In that case, bring him back. Lock him in the basement for a few days first. I’ll have a good long talk with him later."

With his orders, Qian Laoliu immediately sprang into action. He contacted his enforcers and had them bring Xiao Dashan back.

A few days later, Xiao Dashan was brought back to the Mingyue Group and locked in the basement beneath Chen Qingdi’s office.

Chen Qingdi looked at the man before him, his heart filled with anger and disappointment.

"Xiao Dashan, why did you do it? You betrayed us. You betrayed the Mingyue Group. Do you have any idea how much damage your actions have caused us?"

Hearing these words, Xiao Dashan’s face paled, but he still feigned composure. "I... I didn’t betray you. I just wanted to help the Mingyue Group grow stronger."

Chen Qingdi was left speechless by this explanation. He let out a cold laugh.

"Xiao Dashan, did you want to make the Mingyue Group stronger, or did you want to line your own pockets? You sold our core technology for three hundred thousand US Dollars, and you pocketed all of it. Do you think that was fair to us?"

Xiao Dashan lowered his head, not daring to meet Chen Qingdi’s gaze.

Chen Qingdi continued, "Did you know? The Mingyue Group has grown very quickly these past few years. We’ve been working hard to develop new technology and make our products more advanced. But you? You used our technology to get yourself three hundred thousand US Dollars. Do you think that was fair to us?"

Xiao Dashan looked up, a flicker of guilt and remorse in his eyes.

"I’m sorry, Boss..." he said in a low voice. "I know I was wrong..."

Seeing Xiao Dashan’s attitude soften, Chen Qingdi knew this was the perfect opportunity to remold him.

"Xiao Dashan, it’s too late to admit you were wrong. You know the rules at the Mingyue Group: traitors will not be tolerated. For now, you’ll stay in the basement for a few days and reflect on your mistakes. I’ll come see you again in a few days."

After saying this, Chen Qingdi turned and left the basement. A few days later, he returned to check on Xiao Dashan.

By now, Xiao Dashan had clearly lost weight. He immediately stood up when he saw Chen Qingdi walk in.

"Boss..." he mumbled. "I’ve done a lot of thinking these past few days..."

Chen Qingdi nodded. "Mm, I know these last few days haven’t been easy for you. But this was the only way for you to realize your mistake."

Xiao Dashan nodded. "You’re right, Boss... I realize my mistake now..."

Chen Qingdi continued, "Xiao Dashan, you know the rules of the Mingyue Group. Traitors are not tolerated. However, if you can correct your mistake and serve the Mingyue Group with true sincerity, we can let bygones be bygones."

Hearing this, a look of gratitude flashed in Xiao Dashan’s eyes.

"Boss..." he said in a low voice. "I will serve the Mingyue Group with all my heart..."

At that moment, Chen Qingdi suddenly laid out the ultimatum: since he had already betrayed the Mingyue Group, there was only one path back, and that was to atone for his crimes.

The alternative was to rot in this dungeon for the rest of his life.

Xiao Dashan knew he had no other way out. He could only follow Chen Qingdi’s arrangements.

He knelt on the floor and told Chen Qingdi that he wanted to atone for his crimes. He swore that as long as the Boss showed him the way, he would do as he was told.

"I’ll tell you what. Since the Niu Group trusts you so much now, you’re going to use your position to run a counter-espionage play on them. Give their secretary, Liu Defa, some fake technical data and throw them into disarray."

Xiao Dashan was taken aback. "But how can I give them fake data?"

"Isn’t it simple? Just tell them you saw the data back when you were at the Mingyue Group and secretly copied it. The people at the Niu Group trust you, don’t they? As long as you feed them fake data and cause chaos internally, we’ll have our chance to strike back."