42: Chapter 42 Fanxing Security's Copper Wall and Li's Science and Technology Innovation Bankruptcy and Liquidation

In the Fanxing Technology factory area, Chen Fan was staring at the dense security data on the screen, as Xiao Zhi's mechanical voice sounded steadily in the control room.

"A security upgrade plan for the Fanxing Technology factory area has been generated based on the Panshi Foundation security model. The estimated renovation period is three days, and the required materials list has been synchronized to Wang Defu."

Chen Fan nodded, his fingertip sliding across the screen to call up a 3D model of the factory area. Unlike the scrapyard of Panshi Foundation, Fanxing Technology had formal workshops and warehouses; the security level had to be raised another notch.

"The early warning layer will continue to use modified surveillance and Ground-wave Vibration Detection Arrays. Double the sensor density, especially around the perimeter of the warehouse and R&D area,"

Chen Fan said in a deep voice, "Add infrared induction triggering devices to the Area Denial Sprayers in the interception layer. Also, upgrade the foam formula—increase the stickiness by fifty percent and make it harder to clean."

"Focus the deployment of Sonic Balls and drone swarms from the countermeasure layer on the R&D area. Additionally, add a directional emission module to the electromagnetic pulse device on the main distribution box to avoid accidental damage to factory equipment."

Xiao Zhi complied. Wang Defu had already rushed over carrying a shovel, his voice booming: "Xiao Fan, I received the materials list! There are still plenty of good things left in the electronic waste pile—enough for us to mess around with!"

Lin Hao also approached, clutching a phone he had just hung up, his face full of excitement: "Fan Zi, I just took three calls, all wanting to cooperate with us. They're all former partners of Lis Sci-Tech!"

Chen Fan's brow furrowed: "In that case, we need to get the security sorted out even faster. Li Zeyu lost such a big order; a cornered dog will jump over a wall. He might send people to steal our technology."

Over the next three days, the Fanxing Technology factory area once again fell into a feverish state of renovation.

The area of this factory was too large; the three of them definitely couldn't handle it alone. Wang Defu hired a few workers to dig trenches and bury sensors around the warehouse and R&D area.

These vibration sensors scavenged from the scrapyard, after Chen Fan's Amplification modification, had sensitivity comparable to military grade. Never mind a person climbing the wall—even a mouse running past the base of the wall would have its vibration frequency captured accurately.

The modified surveillance cameras were cleverly disguised as streetlights, outdoor air conditioning units, and even ventilation ducts on the warehouse walls. Over twenty monitoring points wove a celestial net, covering every corner of the factory area.

The area sprayers were fixed to the tops of the walls and the eaves of the workshops, encased in gray plastic shells that blended into the surroundings. Without looking closely, one couldn't tell that these were anti-intrusion divine tools capable of wrapping a person up like a zongzi.

The drone swarms were parked on the helipad on the roof of the R&D area, with Sonic Balls neatly stacked in boxes nearby. The Directional Electromagnetic Pulse Device on the main distribution box was also modified. If anyone dared to break into the R&D area, what awaited them would be an inescapable 'nightmare.'

Three days later, the entire security system officially went online.

This time, Li Yan and Wang Zhenchuan from Sheng Guo Group personally brought their team for the signing.

"Manager Lin!" As soon as Li Yan entered the factory area, he tightly shook Lin Hao's hand, his face full of excitement. "The performance of Stardust-S1 is just too incredible! The next-generation chips we produced using it have an eighty percent increase in thermal conductivity. The test data shocked the entire board of directors!"

As he spoke, he pulled a thick contract from his briefcase and slapped it on the table: "This is the strategic cooperation agreement drafted by our group. Two years, a fifty-million-yuan order! You must guarantee supply and quality!"

Fifty million!

Lin Hao gasped, his eyes widening like copper bells. When it came time to sign, Lin Hao's hand couldn't help but tremble slightly. This was the first time he had seen such a large order, and he was the one signing it.

Li Yan introduced Wang Zhenchuan to Lin Hao as the head of the procurement department, saying that all future procurement matters would be handled by Wang Zhenchuan.

After signing and seeing off the people from Sheng Guo Group, Lin Hao felt like he was in a dream, still feeling a sense of unreality.

He happily showed the contract to Chen Fan: "A 5-million-yuan contract, Fan Zi, we've struck it rich!"

Chen Fan remained calm: "This is just the beginning; we'll have many more customers later."

"Fan Zi, I prostrate myself before you in worship; from now on, I'll treat you like a god." Lin Hao was completely won over by Chen Fan.

Chen Fan smiled: "Stop joking with me again."

After the news of the signing with Sheng Guo Group spread, the entire industry was in an uproar.

Following that, industry giants like Huayu Technology and Tiangong Group also called, specifically asking for Stardust-S1 material, with each order amount higher than the last.

Lin Hao was so busy his feet hardly touched the ground. His hand grew weary from signing names and his voice went hoarse from shouting, but he welcomed these happy troubles.

Lin Hao did a tally; in just one week after signing with Sheng Guo Group, Fanxing's total contract volume surpassed one hundred million.

The production lines in the workshop ran non-stop twenty-four hours a day, yet supply still couldn't meet demand. Many small orders couldn't even get in line for cooperation.

——

In stark contrast was the miserable state of Lis Sci-Tech.

The CEO's office was a mess.

Documents were scattered everywhere. Li Zeyu slumped in his executive chair, dead drunk. His face was as pale as paper, his eyes bloodshot, and he looked ten years older.

The assistant stood to the side, trembling, almost crushing the reports in his hand: "President Li... all the high-end customers have terminated their contracts. Even those customers we used to look down on have run off to cooperate with Fanxing Technology. The company's capital chain is completely broken, and the bank refuses to grant any more loans..."

"Enough!" Li Zeyu suddenly roared, grabbing the documents on the table and slamming them onto the floor. "They're all just a bunch of people who forget morality for the sake of profit!"

He was like a madman, screaming hysterically, his eyes filled with venom and resentment.

The assistant spoke cautiously: "President Li, how about... we go talk to Fanxing Technology as well? See if we can become an agent for their products?"

"An agent?" Li Zeyu felt as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world. He stood up abruptly and pointed out the window. "My Lis Sci-Tech is an industry leader, after all. You want me to work for a down-and-out family? Impossible!"

He was unwilling, truly unwilling.

He couldn't understand how a small factory on the verge of bankruptcy could suddenly develop a miraculous material like Stardust-S1. How could they snatch away all his customers overnight?

Just then, the office door was slammed open, and Li Guoxiong walked in, his face ashen.

"Dad." Li Zeyu immediately stood up.

"The board meeting just finished," Li Guoxiong's voice was hoarse. "The Sci-Tech company... is preparing to apply for bankruptcy protection."

Li Zeyu trembled all over: "Dad! Can't we think of another way? I can go to the bank, I can go to—"

"Find who?" Li Guoxiong interrupted him. "Now the whole industry knows that Lis Sci-Tech's technology is a generation behind. Banks won't offer help in times of need; they only add icing to the cake. As for those old customers..." He sneered, "They are currently lining up, waiting to sign Fanxing Technology's orders for the second half of the year."

"Next Monday, the application for bankruptcy protection will be officially submitted." Li Guoxiong turned to leave, stopping at the door. "Before then, clean up the mess on your hands. And..."

He looked back at his son, his gaze complex: "Don't do anything reckless again. The Li family can no longer afford to lose."

The door closed.

The office was as silent as death.