Chapter 329: Executing the Counter-espionage Stratagem

Xiao Dashan wasn't a fool. He certainly understood that providing the Niu Group with fake data would be like digging his own grave.

If the Niu Group discovered the data was fake, he'd be completely finished.

"Boss, this plan won't work. If the Niu Group finds out the data is fake, I'll be a dead man."

"What are you afraid of? I'll prepare a complete set of data for you. You just need to give them what I give you."

Hearing this, Xiao Dashan felt a little more at ease. Since Chen Qingdi had said so, he surely wouldn't let anything happen to him.

In the following days, Xiao Dashan continued his infiltration of the Niu Group. He found that they genuinely trusted him, even appointing him to an important position. He seized this chance to solidify their trust.

That evening, Xiao Dashan found Chen Qingdi. "Boss, I've spoken with the people at the Niu Group. They've agreed to make me the Director of Technology."

"Excellent." Chen Qingdi nodded. "Now, proceed according to the plan I gave you."

In the days that followed, Xiao Dashan acted according to Chen Qingdi's plan. He provided Niu Group's secretary, Liu Defa, with a set of fake data. Liu Defa didn't doubt the authenticity of the information for a moment.

Liu Defa strode excitedly into Niu Fugui's office, waving the documents in his hand like a shining gold medal.

"Chairman, this data is even more valuable than the last batch!" Liu Defa said excitedly, his eyes gleaming with anticipation. "Xiao Dashan just delivered this. He says it's something the Mingyue Group just developed, and a lot of their core technology is in these documents. We need to start production as soon as possible."

Niu Fugui sat behind his desk, his eyes narrowing to slits. He looked at Liu Defa, a wave of appreciation rising within him. 'This young man always manages to surprise me.'

"Defa," Niu Fugui said gently, "being a secretary is a waste of your talents. I'm going to arrange a better position for you. How about this: starting now, you're the company's Vice President. You'll oversee production based on the data you're holding."

A flash of surprise and delight crossed Liu Defa's eyes. He took a deep breath, then nodded firmly. "Chairman, I won't let you down," he said loyally.

Niu Fugui nodded in satisfaction. He believed in Liu Defa's abilities and judgment. He decided to invest over twenty million US Dollars to start production based on the data.

The production process was tense and full of anticipation. The workers toiled day and night, their hearts filled with hope for the future. However, when the products were finally manufactured, they discovered they wouldn't sell at all. The items once described as miraculous were now nothing but unsellable junk.

Niu Fugui felt a pang in his heart. He stared at the mountain of products, his mind filled with confusion and disappointment. He began to doubt the authenticity of the data.

An investigation revealed that the data was for an entirely fake technology. Providing the information was a trap that Xiao Dashan had set from the beginning. The purpose was to take advantage of the unethical competition between Niu Fugui and the Mingyue Group, allowing the latter to survive and grow.

Niu Fugui was furious. He felt deeply wounded by Xiao Dashan's deception and betrayal. He decided to take action to protect his company and the group's interests.

"That Xiao Dashan!" Niu Fugui roared. "How dare he deceive me!"

Liu Defa stood beside him, his eyes filled with determination. "Chairman, we can't just let him get away with this," he said. "We have to take action."

But Niu Fugui said,

"It looks like this isn't about Xiao Dashan at all. It's Chen Qingdi playing a counter-espionage game with us. But the twenty million US dollars are already lost. There's nothing we can do."

At that moment, Niu Fugui, the Chairman of Niu Group, was practically apoplectic. He unleashed his fury on Liu Defa, telling him, "This wasn't a small loss! Because of you, we fell for Xiao Dashan's trap and lost a fortune. If you don't bring him back, I won't let this go!"

Liu Defa's face went pale. He knew Niu Fugui was right. They had fallen for Xiao Dashan's trick and lost a huge amount of money. If he didn't find Xiao Dashan, Niu Fugui would never let him off the hook. He fell to his knees and begged Niu Fugui for mercy. "Chairman, I know I made a mistake. I'll do everything I can to recoup the loss. But, I really don't have that kind of money right now. Could you grant me some more time?"

Niu Fugui shot him a cold look. "I can give you ten days. If you can't find Xiao Dashan within that time, you'll pay the money back yourself!"

Liu Defa's expression changed. "Ten days is too short! There's no way I can find Xiao Dashan."

Niu Fugui's face darkened. "Then you'll pay it back yourself!"

A bitter feeling washed over Liu Defa. He knew he couldn't defy Niu Fugui's decision. He left the chairman's office and hired a few thugs, intending to kidnap Xiao Dashan and drag him back.

However, Xiao Dashan had vanished without a trace, as if he were a mythical dragon. Liu Defa had no choice but to pay the money himself.

He took out all of his savings, but it still wasn't enough to cover the loss.

In the end, Niu Fugui told Liu Defa, "If you can't find Xiao Dashan or come up with enough money to cover the loss in ten days, you'd better figure something out!"

A bitter taste filled Liu Defa's mouth. He knew his fate was now completely in Niu Fugui's hands. He had no choice but to continue searching for Xiao Dashan, hoping to find him at the last minute and reverse his fortune.

In this bustling city, the office of Chairman Chen Qingdi was a quiet safe harbor, filled with an air of calm and authority. At that moment, Chen Qingdi was pouring a cup of hot tea, smiling warmly at the man before him—Xiao Dashan.

"Xiao Dashan, your performance recently has been outstanding. Your fake intelligence cost our rival a full twenty million-plus US Dollars. This is the reward you've earned." Chen Qingdi's words were full of praise and encouragement.

However, Xiao Dashan didn't break into a happy smile. On the contrary, his face was etched with deep worry.

"President Chen, they're hunting me down now. I... I'm a dead man." Xiao Dashan's voice trembled slightly, a clear sign of his extreme anxiety about the situation.

Chen Qingdi looked at Xiao Dashan's expression and understood.