Great Power Technology.

Chapter 178 We want to exploit groundwater
If the staff of the intelligence team heard the reason Lin Xin gave Wen Xiao, they probably wouldn't find it so funny, because they knew that Lin Xin was indeed not from Huaxia.

His nationality has long since ceased to be in Huaxia.

However, this group of intelligence personnel who have already arrived in Hong Kong City is not interested in Wen Xiao's gossip. They think of Wen Xiao just like the Navigator project, thinking that he is just an abandoned child.
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No, it should not be said to be an abandoned child, but a dead child.

The kind that has been taken out of the chessboard.

No one will care about the state of a dead piece, because he can no longer have any influence on the direction of the game.

What they have to do now is to continue to finish this game of chess.

As Ye Zhou said before, the public opinion war is over, and now it's time to attack the navigator project entity organization.

Hong Kong City University, Navigator project team, Tom's office.

Tom and Monte were sitting facing each other drinking coffee. The expressions on their faces were not relaxed, but compared to Wen Xiao, they were a little more indifferent that "the situation is still under control".

After putting down the coffee cup, Tom said:
"This time the public opinion offensive has completely failed. Have we taken back all the things we provided to Wen Xiao before?"

Monte shook his head and replied:

"Not so fast. I have already explained the fine to him. My asking price is 600 million, but he did not accept it. This is also what I expected. Everything has a cost. We can never expect There is no risk in the investment, and according to my estimation, if you can recover 400 million, it will be considered a success."

"After all, although our offensive did not achieve the expected results this time, it did involve the other party's energy and have a certain impact on their public opinion environment—this is at least part of our results."

Hearing Monte's words, Tom smiled and said:
"This is just lying to ourselves. Monte, we should learn to accept failure."

"Of course, of course, I didn't say we succeeded, I just wanted to say that we didn't fail so completely."

"On the other hand, we shouldn't lose confidence because of this failure. After all, we still have so many researchers from our opponents, and the advantage is still on our side."

Tom shook his head, with a cold expression on his face.

"Is this really the case? I doubt it. I heard that a special team from the other party has arrived in Hong Kong City, and they will definitely take action against us. I am very worried about whether our project can continue .”

"Where did you hear the news? Even I haven't received the news yet."

"You don't need to worry about this. In short, I also have my own sources of intelligence. The problem now is to figure out what they are going to do and formulate our own response plan."

Monte finally drank the last sip of coffee in the cup. He took out the cigar box from his pocket, bit his head with his teeth, struck a match and carefully lit the cigar.

Pale blue smoke rose, and Tom turned off the air conditioner just right.

The movement of air affects the enjoyment of the original flavor of the cigar. At this point, both of them are experts-in fact, they are experts in matters of personal enjoyment.

After exhaling the first puff of smoke, Monte finally spoke:
"Although I have not received this piece of information, based on my experience, I can roughly determine what they want to do."

"They have already achieved victory in public opinion, so according to their habits, the next step is to expand the results in reality."

"I suspect that they are very likely to take advantage of the momentum of this victory in the public opinion war to directly attack our physical organization, with the purpose of deporting us from the country—they probably will not allow us to set up a research institution in Hong Kong City."

Tom frowned. He was actually aware of the problem, but he couldn't figure out where the other party would start.

The Navigator Project is a cooperative project established in full compliance with international law, Hong Kong City and Huaxia Law. It is backed by Hong Kong City University and has been officially endorsed by Hong Kong City since its establishment. In this case, Huaxia Is it possible to drive them away by coercive means?
Hong Kong City is a part of Huaxia, and it is under the orders of Huaxia officials in the implementation of key policies. Expulsing them now is tantamount to slapping themselves in the face. It is impossible for Huaxia to do such a thing.

Thinking of this, Tom asked:
"From your point of view, how do you think they will put pressure on us?"

Monte pondered for a moment and replied:

"Many aspects, water and electricity, fire protection, environmental protection, safety. In short, they will come up with a lot of excuses to tell us that there are various problems in our institution, or suspend research and rectification, or leave Huaxia completely."

"This is their usual routine. In fact, we have already experienced in dealing with these difficulties. I think they will not succeed so easily this time."

"Are you sure?"

Tom asked in disbelief.

"I'm sure. Think about it, does our institute have any problems with various qualifications?"

"There is really no big problem. No matter what aspect, we have adopted the most advanced equipment and the most complete security measures, and have passed the qualification review in the early stage. However, what I am worried about is that, in their words, they will 'Find the bone in the egg'."

Monte shook his head and replied:

"No—no, I mean, they're going to try to pick a bone from an egg, but they're not going to pick any bones."

"In fact, we have already anticipated this issue, and even prepared for this issue before the public opinion war took place."

"We have already contacted various departments in Harbor City, asked their professionals to evaluate our facilities, and made improvements to the facilities at any cost. Of course, some of this money was not really spent on renovations. , I think you should be able to understand."

Tom nodded and replied:

"Of course I understand, but are you sure these people will help us?"

"Of course they won't help us. In any case, we are still outsiders in their eyes. When the Chinese officials put pressure directly, they can't stand on our side."

"But, that's the importance of preparation."

"We have carried out the renovation 100% according to their requirements, and the renovation process has been supervised by their most professional personnel, which has led to a result."

"Now, even if they want to trouble us, they will never have the chance to do so."

"Because if it is determined that we have a problem, then it is really an admission that they have a problem, that they are not professional enough. Do you think they will admit it?"

Relieved, Tom lit a cigar for himself, and after exhaling the smoke, he leaned back in his chair and replied:
"Since the preparations are so full, then I can rest assured."

Two hours later, the members of the intelligence team came to an unknown department. After explaining the situation, they changed into the uniforms of the other department, followed the professional staff, and came to the research center of the Navigator Project at the University of Hong Kong. Place.

It was Tom who received them. He had already received the news in advance that all the work of the institute was suspended, and all the administrative staff were on duty, ready to deal with this inspection with the most perfect attitude.

He was not nervous, because from the conversation with Monte, he had gained impeccable confidence.

After a few simple greetings, Tom said in broken Chinese:

"Leader, as you can see, our institute was built according to the highest standards and strictest safety requirements. It has passed the inspections of many professional departments before. I think we should not have any question."

The staff of the intelligence working group smiled slightly and replied:
"Of course, we have already learned this from our colleagues in other departments. However, I think you may have misunderstood us. We are not here to check on you today, but have important matters and need your cooperation."

"Cooperation? What is it?"

A puzzled expression gradually appeared on Tom's face.

He did not expect things to develop in this direction.

Looking at the work certificate handed over by the other party, he suddenly froze for a moment.

The person in front of them was indeed not from the department of industry and commerce, fire protection, etc. they had expected, but from a department that seemed to have nothing to do with the research institute.

Bureau of Land Resources, Geological Survey Office.

Seeing Tom's confused expression, a happy smile appeared on the face of the staff of the intelligence team. After he coughed, he said:
"Mr. Tom, you know that Hong Kong City has always been in an extremely distressed situation. This situation has existed since the establishment of Hong Kong City."

"That's the lack of fresh water."

"For decades, my colleagues and I have never given up on finding suitable groundwater resources on the land of Hong Kong City to supply the daily water needs of Hong Kong City."

"We have also achieved some results, but that is not enough."

"However, some time ago, our professional staff obtained a major survey result."

"Under your research institute, there is an underground river with a huge flow. The water storage capacity of this underground river is enough for 10% of the residents of the port city."

"Based on this situation, we need to expropriate this land for groundwater extraction."

"Therefore, we would like to inform you with great regret that your research institute may be moving."

(End of this chapter)