Chapter 49: Aftermath of the Storm
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Time: One week later
Location: Shen Corporation Global Command Center
The storm in the global new energy market gradually subsided. Tianshu Energy's capital chain completely collapsed, and the mastermind behind the scenes, Victor Carlson, was officially placed on the wanted list by international financial regulatory agencies. Major reserve centers regained stability, and energy supplies progressively returned to normal.
Inside the command center, Zhao Ming sat before the main control console. His eyes were bloodshot, but his face revealed a long-absent sense of relief.
"Yunchuan, all global reserve nodes have returned to normal, and every remaining line of code from the storm directive has been completely purged," Zhao Ming reported.
Standing before the holographic map with a calm gaze and arms crossed, Xu Yunchuan furrowed his brow slightly. "Although this battle has temporarily come to an end, we all know this is merely a temporary victory."
Shen Qingwan stepped forward and said softly, "Tianshu Energy's primary financial accounts have been frozen, but a small portion of their assets remains hidden within the dark web and unrecognized financial networks. The possibility of their resurgence still exists."
"We cannot afford to give them any chances," Xu Yunchuan said, his gaze sharp. "Zhao Ming, continue tracking all suspicious capital chains and root out every single cent."
Zhao Ming nodded. "Understood. I will maintain continuous surveillance on global capital flows."
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Global New Energy Agreement
Time: Two weeks later
Location: United Nations Global New Energy Summit
To thoroughly eradicate instability within the new energy market, the United Nations specially convened a new energy agreement summit, aiming to re-establish a more robust and transparent regulatory framework for new energy.
Inside the grand conference hall, world leaders, representatives of global energy enterprises, and senior financial figures gathered together. The atmosphere was solemn and dignified.
As the representative of the Shen Corporation, Shen Qingwan stood at the podium, her voice clear and resolute:
"Distinguished guests, we have just weathered an unprecedented energy crisis. This crisis was not merely a commercial war, but a profound test of trust and responsibility."
"New energy is the vital foundation upon which humanity steps into the future. Yet, the greed and political maneuvering of capital nearly destroyed everything we have labored to build."
"Today, we gather here not only to summarize the past, but to forge a more stable, fair, and sustainable future for new energy."
Thunderous applause erupted from the audience. Leaders from numerous nations expressed their support, and the new Global New Energy Regulatory Agreement was officially signed, marking the dawn of a new era for the global new energy market.
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Remnant Forces
Time: That evening
Location: Zurich, a clandestine underground financial club
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Within the luxurious yet secluded underground financial club, Victor Carlson sat upright on a leather sofa, his expression dark. Several assistants in tailored suits stood nearby, looking grim.
"Our primary capital chains have been severed, and all core assets of Tianshu Energy have been frozen," an assistant murmured.
Victor let out a cold laugh, setting down his goblet, his voice chillingly cold. "Shen Yunchuan... Do you truly believe this is the end? We still hold our final bargaining chip."
He waved his hand, and an assistant handed him a document.
Emblazoned across the document were the words: "Infinite Energy Core Technology Prototype."
"As long as we master this technology, we can reshape the global energy landscape, and every rule will serve us," Victor's eyes gleamed with a fanatical light.
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Technological Breakthrough
Time: Three days later
Location: Shen Corporation R&D Center
Meanwhile, within the top-tier new energy R&D laboratory of the Shen Corporation, the research team was conducting a critical experiment.
Complex streams of energy data flickered across the holographic screens. Inside the experimental chamber, a device designated as the "Quantum Energy Regulation Engine" hummed quietly as it operated.
Chief Scientist Dr. Zhang stood before the experimental console, his face a mask of nervous anticipation.
"Everyone, this engine represents the pinnacle of our current new energy technology. Once successful, it will completely revolutionize the current energy dispatch system, achieving true high efficiency and zero pollution for global energy," Dr. Zhang stated.
Zhao Ming's voice came through the earpiece: "Yunchuan, I just detected transaction chatter on the dark web concerning the quantum energy engine. Someone is offering a high price to acquire the related technical files."
"Who is it?" Xu Yunchuan asked coldly.
"The clues point directly to... Victor Carlson."
Shen Qingwan's gaze hardened. "He is attempting to steal our core technology."
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Crisis at the Research Center
That evening, the Shen Corporation R&D Center fell victim to a sophisticated hacker attack. Beads of cold sweat dotted Zhao Ming's forehead as he sat before the main console.
"Yunchuan, we are under a multi-node cyberattack! Their target is the core data of the quantum energy engine!"
"Can you intercept them?" Xu Yunchuan asked urgently.
"I am trying, but their assault is exceptionally fierce, as though it were meticulously planned." Zhao Ming's fingers flew across the keyboard, while red warning symbols flashed frantically on the screen.
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Simultaneously, the R&D center's security system was breached, and piercing alarms echoed throughout the entire building.
"They are not only launching cyberattacks; they are attempting a physical infiltration as well," Shen Qingwan said, rapidly checking the surveillance monitors.
Outside the building, several black SUVs pulled up to the entrance, and a heavily armed tactical team quickly infiltrated the premises.
"Zhao Ming, lock down all external pathways and sever their network connection," Xu Yunchuan ordered.
"Understood!"
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Desperate Defense
Xu Yunchuan, Shen Qingwan, and the security team swiftly entered the laboratory to defend the core chamber of the quantum energy engine.
Gunfire erupted in the corridors, bullets tracing cold streaks through the air.
"Their target is the core chamber. Do not let them get close!" Xu Yunchuan commanded coldly.
Waves of enemies continued to pour in with ferocious firepower, while the core device inside the experimental chamber emitted a continuous, deep hum.
Zhao Ming's voice came through the earpiece: "Yunchuan, I have successfully cut off their network backdoor. They can no longer transmit data remotely."
"Good. We must hold this position!"
Following tens of minutes of intense combat, the enemies were ultimately beaten back entirely, and the laboratory returned to a tense calm.
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The Storm Unabated
Standing before the quantum energy engine with a stern gaze, Xu Yunchuan said, "This storm is not yet over. Victor is still waiting for an opportunity, and we must not give him any room to counterattack."
Shen Qingwan nodded gently. "We must comprehensively reinforce the defenses of our core technology to ensure an incident like this never happens again."
Zhao Ming's voice rang out: "Yunchuan, I have traced a new lead. Victor's ultimate hiding place is in Dubai. He has established his final bastion of capital and technology there."
Xu Yunchuan's eyes narrowed sharply. "Then let us put an end to him."
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