Chapter 1399 - 1395: Game Over_2

Chapter 1399: Chapter 1395: Game Over_2

Currently, there’s no telling how many programs claim to solve the millennium bug, but they’re just traffic scams, and since Tencent Company is still relatively unknown, it’s tough to promote without a solid strategy.

Actually, I have an idea." Old Shen, rarely wanting to share his opinion, drew everyone’s attention.

In my view, as long as our software is advertised on all major portals, it’ll be enough." Old Shen stated, immediately drawing collective glares from Old Zhang, Old Ma, and Old Xiao.

That’s just nonsense! Are you covering the ad expenses, huh?" Old Xiao retorted, rolling his eyes at him. Faced with such reactions, Old Shen touched his head, chuckled awkwardly, and shut up.

Honestly, I think Old Shen’s method is feasible." Jiang Cheng said, looking around at everyone.

It’s simple. We secretly hijack their backend, then come forward to solve it for them, allowing us to conditionally demand promotion for our software. Additionally, we should create a personal network for each software release. Our software’s personal network links should only be posted on major portals; all users must register for our instant messaging software account to download, and the download is tied to 217—a bundle with antivirus and instant messaging software must be downloaded together.

As Jiang Cheng finished speaking, everyone was dumbfounded.

Oh my god, Old Jiang, you’re so devious! Coming up with such a despicable plan, I’m impressed, really a model for our generation!" Old Xiao exclaimed in admiration.

Hehe, not at all. By the way, we should name this instant messaging software. Having no name is quite inconvenient." Jiang Cheng suggested.

Ha, we’ve already got a name in mind, it’ll be called CC, cancongunication! How about it?" Old Ma introduced to Jiang Cheng.

Sounds good, sounds good." Though Jiang Cheng had already anticipated this name, he still feigned admiration.

So, shall we leave the backend hijacking to Mengmeng?" Old Xiao asked with a flattery-laden expression, inciting jealousy from Jiang Cheng nearby.

Sure, leave it to me!" Zhang Mengmeng replied nonchalantly, considering it child’s play.

The meeting concluded here, but Jiang Cheng had an important matter to raise.

What? Housing problem resolution?" Old Zhang was genuinely surprised upon hearing Jiang Cheng’s request. He never imagined Jiang Cheng had such a need.

Despite knowing Jiang Cheng lacked a place to live, Old Zhang merely thought Jiang Cheng was temporarily here on business, plus judging by his displayed capabilities, Jiang Cheng hardly seemed like someone struggling with housing issues.

Absolutely, as the second largest shareholder, shouldn’t my housing be sorted out? Even if you overlook my status, you should consider Mengmeng; staying in a hotel incurs unnecessary expenses." Jiang Cheng argued, using Zhang Mengmeng as an excuse, predictably.

Mengmeng’s status is indisputable; her housing issue must be sorted, but for you... our budget is tight.

No worries, I can stay with Jiang." Zhang Mengmeng casually remarked, as if staying with Jiang Cheng was entirely normal.

What? Staying together? Isn’t that inappropriate? Two single people..." Old Xiao gasped incredulously.

Why the fuss? What’s wrong with staying with Jiang? We’ve lived together before." Zhang Mengmeng countered. From her time in Yanbang to later in Wu Mansion, she stayed with Jiang Cheng.

What? You’ve always lived together!? " Old Xiao displayed a pig-staring-at-a-good-cabbage expression, though he sensed their unusual relationship, he didn’t expect them to be living together.

Though Jiang Cheng immediately realized they all misunderstood, he didn’t clarify. After all, it wasn’t detriment to him.

I’ll keep an eye out for nearby listings these days; if I find something suitable, we can rent it, with the company covering two years’ rent. If all goes well, you’ll surely afford a home after two years." Old Ma pondered and proposed.

"Alright, let’s go with that. I’ve nothing much currently, I’ll join you guys in hijacking backends, hehe." Jiang Cheng chuckled villainously.

Thus ended a rather tricky meeting, and began a rather crafty operation.

The operation involved five participants: Old Ma, Old Xiao, Old Shen, Jiang Cheng, and Zhang Mengmeng, each clearly tasked, targeting the district’s three major portals: Luoyi, Chacha, and Surfing.

These three sites were among the earliest established in the East District, their user base encompassing nearly all netizens; the trio’s unique content solidified them as dominant forces, capturing the era’s Eastern District internet traffic, thus drawing Jiang Cheng’s attention.

Due to power limitations, Old Ma, Old Xiao, and Old Shen jointly targeted Luoyi, while Jiang Cheng and Zhang Mengmeng each tackled one separately. For them, it was smooth sailing.

Chacha’s network admin was idly gazing at the screen as usual, his work safeguarding the site from infiltration by Calligraphers. Like any day, weak attackers attempted breaching Luoyi, easily rebuffed.

When he was bored, a signal struck, unsubtly brute-forcing server backend passwords, amusing the tech—it was funny watching a greenhorn clueless about obscuring their efforts, though their method demanded days to crack the defenses. Hence, he disregarded them, allowing the attempts while his firewall suddenly alerted.

Aghast, the admin analyzed and found data bypassing detection. Laughing at the revelation: both attacks originated together—as decoys while masking intent! Fortunately, his firewall was freshly upgraded; musing, his hands swiftly manipulated the computer.

At Tencent Company, Old Ma’s trio lamented—just recently, their breach officially faltered. A major site indeed; their techniques eclipsed by current limitations, now reliant on Jiang Cheng and Zhang Mengmeng.

On Zhang Mengmeng’s end, her intrusion inflicted chaos at Luoyi Company.

The tech department was in disarray; its head distressed. Five minutes earlier, an unknown formidable data stream unabashedly attacked their backend. Initially dismissive, panic set in when two firewalls crumbled in seconds—such penetration prowess was unparalleled! Immediately, the department united to counter the data torrent, but maintaining momentum proved untenable, especially since the attack playfully engaged in hide-and-seek, spinning the department around.

Unknown to them, the perpetrator appeared to be a mere school-girlish figure, casually savoring a lollipop, disregarding the tech department’s strife.

Minutes later, the lollipop was finished.

Alright, game over." As Zhang Mengmeng’s voice faded, Luoyi’s administrative rights formally shifted.